Chapter 465 No. 138 and No. 500
Qin Tao didn’t pay much attention to the development of anti-ship missiles in the past. Anyway, it would be enough if the relevant departments were responsible. Now, as the modification of the No. 138 ship begins, the issue of anti-ship missiles has become urgent.
The research and development of the pony bomb is progressing well, and Qin Tao is very satisfied.
“We are fully confident that we will complete research and development before the new millennium!” Huang Song said.
This is a brand new anti-ship missile. The shape and engine are available, but the other parts will take a long time to develop, then test launch, and then finalize. It will take a long time.
Five years is not a long time.
“Can you save the engine and casing next year? Just as long as it can fly.” Qin Tao suddenly asked.
Save it up and you can fly directly?
Huang Song felt a little curious about Qin Tao's request: "This is easy, but if you just fly, it's meaningless!"
"No, it's meaningful, it's of great significance." Qin Tao said: "Next year, our No. 138 will be modified. By then, we can test it to see how effective this missile is when placed on our warships. There’s no problem. For example, will the tail flames burn the bridge?”
Huang Song thought about it seriously, and then said: "This is no problem."
After visiting the Third Institute of Aerospace Science for a day, Qin Tao was also very satisfied. On the way back, Qin Tao and Wu Shengli talked about the development of anti-ship missiles.
"Currently, the main equipment of our navy is the YJ-81. However, relevant units are making improvements to increase its range to about two hundred kilometers and become our main anti-ship missile. After all, this missile is very small in size and weight. It is small and can be easily deployed on light warships." Wu Shengli said: "Although this YJ-12 is advanced, it is too big and can only be used on warships with a displacement of more than 5,000 tons."
(The C802 used for export, which is a version of the C801 that uses a turbojet engine, has never entered active service in the Navy. The Navy has been making do with the Eagle Strike 81, and then the Eagle Strike 83. As for its various data, It’s confidential, so we’ll just follow the general information.)
From a length perspective, the YJ-83 is close to seven meters, but its projectile diameter is only 0.36 meters and its overall weight is less than one ton. As a subsonic anti-ship missile, its adaptability is very good.
Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, subsonic missiles and supersonic missiles each have their own advantages. We should develop them together. Moreover, we can also combine the advantages of both to develop a more advanced missile."
“Combining the advantages of both?” Wu Shengli became interested.
"For example, by flying at subsonic speeds on most routes and performing supersonic penetration at the final stage, such anti-ship missiles will have a longer range and their attacks will be more concealed. We want real long-distance strikes. For the enemy's aircraft carrier, the missile's range must be more than 600 kilometers. Moreover, it is best if it can be launched vertically and inserted into our 850 mm launch tube."
Wu Shengli got serious.
The concept of an 850mm launch tube was first proposed on that nuclear submarine. After that, Qin Tao often used it. Everyone knew that Qin Tao planned to use this as a universal vertical launch mechanism for the navy. , stuffing all kinds of missiles into it.
I have to say that this is indeed an idea.
Launching another brand new anti-ship missile?
Wu Shengli began to think deeply.
Time passes day by day.
On June 3, two days after Children’s Day, the No. 138 destroyer finally set sail to Mingzhou.
Although this warship is going to Mingzhou Shipyard for repairs, the Navy still can't wait to ask it to enter Mingzhou Military Port first, where it will be given a hull number and other ceremonies before it will be driven to Mingzhou Shipbuilding. factory.
Qin Tao can understand this kind of behavior. The three fleets all coveted this warship. In the end, the Eastern Fleet got it. Of course, it had to complete the commissioning ceremony quickly to make the other fleets give up.
After all, the navy stationed in Mingzhou belongs to the Eastern Fleet.
Qin Tao was invited, and a large number of naval leaders also came from the capital. Flags were fluttering on the military port, and the military band played cheerful music. The scene was very lively.
“Mr. Qin, on behalf of the Eastern Fleet, I would like to thank you for your outstanding contribution to us.” After Leader Yang saw Qin Tao, he immediately stretched out his hand and shook his hand enthusiastically.
“Leader Yang, these are all things I should do, and this is not my fault alone.” Qin Tao was very polite: “I just tried my best.”
"President Qin is too modest. In the future, the modification of this warship will have to rely on your Mingzhou Shipyard. I will put the ugly words up front. There must be no quality problems in the modification. Otherwise, our military representatives will not sign. .”
"Lao Yang, what you said is wrong. When did Mingzhou Shipyard have quality problems? If you are not worried, just leave it to us. We can rest assured about Mingzhou Shipyard's technology!" Another leader came over .
Qin Tao could only laugh along with him: "Please rest assured, leader, our Mingzhou Shipyard is willing to issue a military order!"
"Did you see it? The Mingzhou Group has this confidence! By the way, has the captain of this largest destroyer in the navy been selected?"
The largest destroyer in the navy, it’s exciting to think about it! I don’t know how many destroyer captains are looking forward to piloting this kind of warship.
"Yes." Leader Yang nodded proudly: "After careful study, our fleet has decided to appoint Zhang Zhen as the captain of this warship!"
Zhang Zhen? Old friend, Qin Tao was very curious: "Why is it him?"
From a resume point of view, although Zhang Zhen’s resume is very rich, it may not be comparable to those of veteran destroyer captains.
Qin Tao met Zhang Zhen when he sailed the first ship back from Lao Maozi. At that time, Zhang Zhen was only commanding a frigate. In the past few years, Zhang Zhen's position has been constantly changing, and he once went to the Naval University for further studies. , has also participated in many of Qin Tao's operations. He is the one who drove back the current Glory-class ship, and he also drove back the previous Varyag.
However, this still does not allow him to stand out from many competitors.
"Because he is a commander in the navy who is willing to study and learn." Leader Yang said: "When we appointed a modern-level commander, we had considered him, but due to various considerations, he became He became a substitute, and now it’s time for the substitute to become a regular.”
“Are you willing to study and learn?”
"That's right, you can go to his office and take a look. His study notes are stacked up as high as one person. He has also studied a lot of aircraft carrier command technology. If he is not too young, the modification of the aircraft carrier will also take time. I think, give He has no problem being the captain of an aircraft carrier."
“Coming, coming!” someone shouted.
So, no one spoke, and everyone looked towards the sea. A large warship was slowly moving over.
It drove very slowly, very slowly. After all, it was about to enter the port, but it could not continue to race wildly on the sea. On the main mast of the warship bridge, a long rope was pulled forward and backward, and it was hung with colorful flags. This is the highest ceremony for a warship: hoisting the flags!
From the bow to the stern of the ship, there are still sailors standing in white navy uniforms. They have serious faces and upright postures.
“Our warship is finally back!”
“A 10,000-ton destroyer is so spectacular!”
Everyone was feeling emotional again.
The warship is slowly docking. Since a special berth has been set aside to welcome the arrival of the warship, the warship can dock on its own without the help of other tugs.
On the bridge, Zhang Zhen issued orders one after another. Under his command, the huge warship docked steadily at the dock.
Everyone applauded.
“Reporting to all leaders, we have successfully completed the task of operating the warship to return to the motherland!” Zhang Zhen stood at the bow of the ship, raised his right arm, and shouted loudly to the leaders on the shore.
“On behalf of the motherland, I welcome you back!” The leader present said, “You have successfully completed your task this time, and your superiors have decided to award you with third-class collective merit!”
“Thank you for the leadership!”
“Now, I officially announce that this warship is named Destroyer No. 138! I hope that after undergoing modification, it will become the most powerful surface ship of our navy!”
Everyone applauded.
Qin Tao knew that this ceremony seemed sloppy, but it was necessary. He could understand the hearts of the leaders present. This warship would become the most powerful main warship in the navy! So, although it's brief, it's a sign.
The naming ceremony, that's it, even the hull number cannot be painted on site, because after going to the Mingzhou Shipyard, it will be remodeled, and the bottom of the ship must be cleaned of rust, marine life, etc., and finally painted A layer of anti-rust paint, a layer of navy gray, and then the hull number can be painted.
“Let’s go up and have a look!”
Leader Yang was the most impatient. He urged the senior leaders to go up. After all, he could not be at the front.
“These anti-ship missiles are so domineering!”
After getting up, the first thing everyone sees is of course the anti-ship missiles on both sides. Whether it is the Glorious class or the Kirov class, the anti-ship missiles on both sides are majestic and domineering.
“It’s a pity that we don’t have the same type of anti-ship missile.” Another person lamented.
"Yes, there is no one of the same model, but we have substitutes." Qin Tao said: "We have inspected the development progress of the pony bombs of relevant units. During the modification process, although they cannot keep up with the pony bombs, they are still , we can install the launch tube in place first."
After inspecting Xiaomatan, Qin Tao became even more confident.
“Really?” Leader Yang was very happy: “How much can be released?”
"Our current plan is to arrange it in a zigzag shape, so that 24 anti-ship missiles can be equipped. However, if we arrange it at a high density, this tilted launch position can arrange two Tian-shaped launchers, one array The position is eight, and the eight formations are sixty-four."
This is of course a joke. If it goes out with 64 anti-ship missiles, it will probably scare a group of people to death. Moreover, even if the volume can be reduced, the weight will be too much.
Even if it is twenty-four, it is already huge.
“Okay, if we set it up like this, our warship will scare a lot of people when it goes out.”
“Hey, there seems to be a lack of electronic equipment here?” someone said, pointing to the mast behind.
“Well, it hasn’t been installed there yet. Anyway, we are going to install our own products.” Qin Tao introduced it to everyone.
The feet were covered with brick-red anti-rust paint. Everyone stood on the deck, looking at this huge warship, and their imagination was endless.
What would it look like if this warship was put into service?
"Really, why can't this kind of good thing happen to our southern fleet?" Someone finally couldn't help complaining: "In terms of sea area, we are the largest, but in terms of tonnage, our southern fleet is the smallest. It’s not fair, it’s not fair!”
"Okay, Lao Zhao, don't be unbalanced. The outfitting of the 054 frigate has been completed, right?"
“What outfit, the sea trial has started now!” Leader Zhao glanced at his companion with dissatisfaction: “What outfit, it’s been a long time ago! Moreover, the sea trial went very smoothly!”
"Really? Where is this warship now? Do you want to bring it over?" The big leader became interested.
“Okay, we’ll get in touch right away.”
An hour later.
On the sea, a beautiful warship appeared in everyone's eyes. Judging from the displacement, although it is called a frigate, it is actually about the same displacement as the two 052s. The hull is wide, especially the stealth shape, which looks full of modernized.
“500, this ship number is really special!” Qin Tao sighed with emotion.
The navy's destroyers all have three-digit numbers starting with 1. The second digit is used to identify the fleet to which they belong. As for the frigates, they start with 5, but it is more confusing and not as detailed as the destroyers. There are also some hull numbers. is vacant.
For example, the first number starting with 5, which is 500, has never been used by warships. What about now? It was used on the first 054 frigate!
Although 054 was built under the leadership of Qin Tao, Qin Tao did not catch up with the launching ceremony and did not participate in the naming ceremony during the launching ceremony. Although I heard about it later, I didn’t pay much attention to it.
Now, looking at its hull number, Qin Tao sighed with emotion, holding a sentence in his mouth and not being embarrassed to say it.
These five hundred, aren’t they just two two hundred and fifty? This is a bad joke.
"Well, this frigate has cross-era significance, so we decided to name it with an integer." Leader Zhao said: "Let's go up and have a look."
“Reporting to the leader, the entire crew of our No. 500 ship, with the cooperation of relevant technical personnel from the shipyard, is conducting a sea trial mission. Please give instructions, Captain Gao Yun.”
“What is your latest sea trial project?” the leader asked curiously.
“The latest sea trial subject is to search for ultra-low-altitude sea-skimming targets with ship-borne radar, and at the same time assign the targets to Hongqi-16 missiles and multi-barreled naval guns to intercept them layer by layer.”
"Really? This is the time to test the true capabilities of our warships. How are you doing?"
"Reporting to the leader, we have been testing for a week, and there is no problem at all. However, there is no live-fire target test, can we..."
"No, it's not like you don't know how much a missile costs." Leader Zhao immediately shook his head: "Captain Gao, don't think that just because you have made meritorious services in the past, you can be arrogant and raise such unfairness in front of all the leaders. Realistic demands!”
“Have you made meritorious service before?” Qin Tao became curious. There are not many opportunities for the navy to make meritorious service!
“Yes, Captain Gao used to command the frigate No. 552.”
Frigate No. 552? Just listen to the hull number of this warship and you can know its glory.
In 1988, it made great achievements, and in a few years, in 1997, it will continue to show its power and write a legend.
As for the commander of this warship, he is certainly even more admirable. (I really couldn’t find the specific captain, so I used a pseudonym.) It is precisely because he has made great achievements in the past that the fleet wants to give more advanced warships to his command. However, 051 is too old, and the fleet has always been there. Waiting for brand new warships, only to watch one warship after another fall into other fleets.
Finally, an advanced 054 came. Although it is also a frigate, it has a larger displacement and better seaworthiness than the previous 051. During the sea trial, Captain Gao had already brought people over.
“Captain Gao, you are my idol!” Qin Tao reached out and shook hands with the other party.
Gao Yun was a little surprised: "Mr. Qin, why do you say this! You are the idol of all of us. During this period of sea trials and operation of this ship, we have been feeling that only people like you, Mr. Qin, can design this This kind of warship."
The two admired each other, making the people around them look weird.
"This warship is the first frigate in our navy equipped with vertically launched missiles. Since it has reached the critical moment of sea trials, I think there is no need to be too tight-lipped and just test-fire one for target practice." The leader spoke.
Seeing the big leader speak, Leader Zhao frowned and swallowed what he wanted to say.
Leader, you don’t know how much it will cost! To launch an interceptor missile, you also have to launch a target missile, which costs millions.
However, you must listen to what the leader says.
"Yes, our No. 138, after improvements, will also be equipped with a large number of Hongqi 16 missiles." Leader Yang said: "You have tested it, so you can set a demonstration for us. When it is our turn, we will conduct sea trials." It won’t be necessary when the time comes. Just stop being so picky and make people laugh.”
The original medium-range anti-aircraft missiles on the Glorious class will be removed and replaced with Hongqi 16. During the final sea trial, they will also be test-fired.
Leader Yang was watching the fun at this time. He didn't know that he would be dumbfounded next.
"Okay, in that case, how about we come together and let your eastern fleet be responsible for launching the target missiles?" Leader Zhao said: "We, a test warship, can't launch the target missiles ourselves to intercept them!"
What? Leader Yang opened his eyes wide.
Leader Zhao continued: "Don't be so picky, you will make people laugh."
The words were returned unchanged, and everyone laughed.
"Let's go to sea together!" The big leader was very happy and seemed to have forgotten the purpose of this visit.
A pier is divided into two sides, with No. 138 docked on one side and No. 500 docked on the other side. The two warships are of different sizes and their design styles seem to be from two different eras.
The diesel engine at the rear of the 054 destroyer roared and led the leaders away from the dock. The No. 138 destroyer also sounded its whistle and headed to the Mingzhou Shipyard to undergo modifications. After all, time waits for no one. Even if the design drawing has not been completed, at least it will You can drive to the dock first to complete the cleaning work.
"Due to the use of a diesel engine, the maximum speed of this warship is only more than 20 knots, but it is relatively fuel-efficient and economical. During our sea trials, the power system has never had any problems, Mingzhou Machinery Factory The parallel gears produced also work smoothly.”
This kind of driving method has never been seen in the world. It uses four engines of the same size. Two engines are driven at low speeds and two engines are merged at high speeds. This design is so creative.
Furthermore, the diesel engine used at low speed is not fixed. Units 1 and 3 are used for a period of time, and units 2 and 4 are used for a period of time. If they are used alternately in this way, the final loss of the engine will be the same.
Gao Yun introduced to the leaders and spoke of Mingzhou Group with great admiration.
“Everyone is saying that the Navy is now developing a new generation of air defense destroyers. There is no need to invite bids at all. It will be handed over directly to the Mingzhou Group. They will definitely be able to build the most advanced ones!”
Hearing what Gao Yun said, Qin Tao's expression changed: "Captain Gao, what you said is inappropriate. Our Mingzhou Group has always advocated competition, and we were the first to propose the Navy's warship construction competition plan. Including this 054, we competed with our peers. We will not be arrogant because of our strength, thinking that everything is ours."
Gao Yun also realized that it was obviously inappropriate to say such things in front of the big boss! My words will not help Mr. Qin, and may even harm Mr. Qin!
The leader smiled and looked at Qin Tao: "Taozi, what are you afraid of? We know that your Mingzhou Group's ability to get the warship contract is your fault and has nothing to do with your father-in-law."
Qin Tao could only laugh.
Calling him Mr. Qin was very formal and unenthusiastic, but now calling him Tao Zi is very friendly. The leader was joking, but Qin Tao knew that many times, he had to be careful and not be arrogant due to favor.
“Attention, the radar has found the target!”
The roof radar on the top of the bridge has detected the flying target!
The entire ship has entered air defense mode.
In fact, this kind of test has been carried out for several days, but it is just a test. Even if the interception command is issued and the button is pressed, it is still simulated.
It’s different today.
Today I can finally do it for real!
The target illumination radar captured the target and continuously emitted electromagnetic waves. At a distance of twenty kilometers, a column of smoke rose from the deck of the No. 500 frigate, which could be clearly seen on the bridge.
“Spectacular, really spectacular! This is a major breakthrough for our navy!” The leader was very happy.
“From now on, our frigates will all use this vertical launch system!”
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