Chapter 651 Additional drama
“This is such a boring flight!” Zhang Yongchao couldn’t help complaining while sitting in the cockpit of the J-5.
In recent years, naval exercises have become more and more close to actual combat. Pilots can better exert their subjective initiative without having to listen to guidance from the ground. Their naval aviation has been relieved of their constraints.
But what now? It makes no sense to fly strictly in accordance with the prescribed speed, altitude and heading.
In comparison, he likes the J-31A even more. That aircraft is a stealth aircraft and cannot be seen on the radar screen, which means that he can do whatever he wants!
If he flies that plane, he will turn to ultra-low altitude after approaching the target, secretly launch missiles, and catch the opponent by surprise!
It’s just that I wonder if the J-31A will launch missiles this time? Judging from the internal bomb bay of that kind of aircraft, anti-ship missiles are not big enough to be stuffed in, but only bombs can be mounted.
With this kind of boredom, he looked down, but he couldn't find the target at all. It looked black. He didn't expect that he could be invisible in the sky so well.
The formation continues to move forward.
In 052C, the atmosphere was also highly tense.
“Attention, mobilize one thousand T/R components, search for targets according to the meter wave radar, and be sure to determine the precise data of that aircraft!” Here, the captain of 052C also held back his energy.
Although the test this time is about the performance of warships and has nothing to do with the command of their captains, captains must compare and compete with each other. These two brand-new destroyers were carefully selected from the entire military. Carefully selected, these are the elites of the navy. They are not convinced by anyone and must show their best abilities.
What does that sentence say? It is people who determine the final outcome of the war. They have to bring out people's subjective initiative. They can do a better job than technicians because they are the actual operators of warships!
Meter-wave radar can detect stealth aircraft, but it can only detect a vague shadow. This is because the accuracy of meter-wave radar itself is not high, and the error is often one or two kilometers, so it can only detect it.
Discovery is the first step. If you can’t even discover it, let alone the follow-up.
As for what to do after discovering it, there are many countermeasures.
For example, one meter-wave radar is not accurate enough, but multiple radars can be networked together. This is like differential GPS, which greatly improves the accuracy and can meet the needs of missile guidance.
For another example, after discovering the general direction, you can use phased array radar! As long as more beams are gathered, the stealth aircraft may be discovered.
Stealth aircraft do not reflect radar waves, but they reflect very little, such as only 1%, so that the radar cannot distinguish the weak echoes. However, what if more radar waves are provided? For example, the intensity of radar waves is increased by a hundred times! Doesn’t this allow the stealth machine to reveal its true form?
Fourth-generation aircraft must be equipped with a phased array radar, which is to facilitate the gathering of a large number of radar beams when needed to detect stealth aircraft.
Now, the captain of 052C also plans to use this method.
This is the first simulated attack by a stealth aircraft, and also their first counterattack against a stealth aircraft!
The Tao is higher than the devil, who will win?
Even Qin Tao is full of expectations.
There are five thousand T/R components on the 346 radar. It is already a big deal to mobilize a thousand to scan the airspace where the stealth aircraft is located. However, they still have the remaining T/R components to lock on other aircraft and search the airspace. There was also the 517 radar search, and they were able to do it with ease.
However, the 052B will not work. The phased array radar behind it needs to rotate to search. At this time, it changed from rotating to a fixed state, trying to search out the stealth aircraft between the first batch of formations. However, it's not easy.
Even the phased array radar of 052C already knows the general direction of the target and provides information to the phased array radar, but it has not accurately measured the target of the stealth aircraft. The 052B can only search blindly. How can it accurately find the target and measure it? Come out with all kinds of data?
“Our stealth aircraft is really powerful.” Wu Shengli said: “Although the meter-wave radar detected it, the phased array radar still cannot lock it.”
"This is because the search principles are different." Qin Tao said: "The stealth machine only has good stealth effect in the microwave band. In the meter wave band, the special shapes on the surface of the stealth machine and the stealth coating do not have any Meaning. However, detection is still related to distance. When the stealth aircraft flies close, it can always be discovered. I believe in the combination of our meter-wave radar and phased array radar."
“Report, a large number of targets were found coming from the port side, with an altitude of 10,000 meters.” At this time, the radar soldier began to report again.
Another batch of targets flew from another direction!
It is the main task of the air defense ship to accurately track and locate each target and conduct threat level analysis. As the number of targets increases, the pressure on the air defense system will increase. Qin Tao seems to have heard the computer system The cooling fan inside started to start, indicating that the computer was working more intensively.
On the other side, on the 052B destroyer, the captain clenched his fists in annoyance: "Damn, we still can't find the target?"
“Yes, we couldn’t detect it, and the 052C didn’t pinpoint the target. The target’s stealth characteristics are very good.”
“Okay, let’s give up and keep spinning the radar,” the captain said.
He could no longer continue to do useless work. After the radar rotated, the target flying from the port side was also monitored.
“The distance is three hundred, the target number is thirty-six.”
Their radar could have discovered these targets at a distance of 400 kilometers. Because the captain stubbornly wanted to detect the stealth aircraft, they discovered the second batch of targets late. However, they were discovered at a distance of 300 kilometers. , which is still reasonable. The furthest detection distance of many warships’ radars is this.
“Let our four small shields work at full power,” the captain continued.
Due to the use of C-band, the longest search distance of these four small shields is only two hundred kilometers. Now, as the target continues to approach, it will soon be the turn of these four small shields to work. They are not only responsible for searching, When needed, it can also be used as a target illumination radar to guide the Hongqi-9 missile.
The target will soon be close to 200 kilometers. By then, these four small shields will play a better role and will definitely beat the 052C!
The reason is also very simple, because these four small shields are installed at a higher position, so in theory, ultra-low-altitude targets flying close to the sea can be discovered earlier. After all, in modern warfare, anti-ship missiles flying at ultra-low altitudes and skimming the sea is the biggest threat.
“Report, we are experiencing electromagnetic interference!”
“Initiate anti-interference measures immediately!”
On 052C, Qin Tao looked at Wu Shengli with some surprise: "Is the navy adding drama to us again?"
When we originally planned it, there was no such link! What's going on with the sudden electromagnetic interference now?
Wu Shengli nodded: "Among the targets flying at an altitude of 10,000 meters, there are electronic jammers. This is also to imitate actual combat as much as possible."
Qin Tao smiled: "I think the navy has bad intentions and may have other back-up tactics."
Wu Shengli didn't say anything, just smiled.
"However, no matter what threats we face, we can deal with them calmly. How can we be afraid of small electromagnetic interference? In a moment, it is best to give us more targets. I said a hundred, preferably two hundred. Three hundred."
Wu Shengli smiled and said nothing.
Jamming and counter-jamming have long become the main subjects of electromagnetic countermeasures for the military. Of course, warships are also equipped with specialized countermeasure systems. After starting, the snowflakes on the screen disappeared and the air defense system resumed normal operation.
“The high-altitude target is close to 200 kilometers, and no abnormalities are found.” The radar soldier reported calmly.
High-altitude and medium-altitude targets have been firmly captured, but low-altitude targets have never been discovered. This is because due to the influence of the curvature of the earth, the detection distance of low-altitude targets by warships' shipboard radars will be very close. The detection distance of surface ships against anti-ship missiles flying across the sea will not exceed 40 kilometers, and many can only be about 30 kilometers away. The anti-aircraft missiles only have one chance to intercept. If they are not successful, they can only get closer to the anti-ship missiles.
(There is a specific saying. An antenna with a height of 100 meters will find that the length of the horizon is only 40 kilometers. The hero of East China did not graduate from elementary school, so he really doesn’t know how to calculate.)
“Target found ahead, height 200 meters, distance 80 kilometers!” Suddenly, the radar soldier shouted.
Generally speaking, the easy targets to attack are the two sides of the warship, and the target projections at the front and rear are too small. Who would have thought that during the test, the Navy really didn’t miss anywhere, and even the front came out!
“Attention, the missile silo is open and ready to launch missiles!”
An anti-ship missile flying at low altitude will soon approach the predetermined interception area when it is found that it is close, so it must not be taken lightly.
“Report, the target is lost, it should be transferred to ultra-low altitude.”
It is impossible for a sea-skimming missile to fly all the way across the sea. For example, after launching, it flies to a height of 200 meters. After seeing the target, it dives down to a flying height of 20 meters. When it finally approaches the target, it flies to a height of 10 meters or even 10 meters. At a height of five meters, it depends on the wave conditions.
At this time, these fleeting targets must be the targets of the real attack!
“It should be the YJ-83 target missiles launched by our batch of 022 missile boats.” Qin Tao immediately made an analysis.
It was discovered at 80 kilometers, maybe it was launched one or two hundred kilometers away. This is definitely not the YJ-81, it can only be the YJ-83. These missiles are about the same size and can be carried by the 022 missile boat. In this area In the inland sea, the missile boat can come and go freely. It uses the information from the data link of other equipment to launch the missile and leave.
Wu Shengli smiled and said nothing more.
The YJ-12 project has been going on for many years, and the warships introduced by the Navy are still waiting for the installation of this missile, so as not to always carry empty anti-ship missile launch boxes. However, the progress of this missile has not so fast.
052B is not sparse. It was discovered almost at the same time as 052C, and the target was lost at the same time. However, they also saw the target dive before losing it.
Stand high and see far, this is an eternal truth.
"It seems that they want to attack us by flying at an ultra-low altitude and sea skimming. Open the cover of the missile silo immediately and be ready to launch missiles at any time!"
Their test this time is not only to compare who discovers more and who discovers it faster, but also to compare who can knock down more targets!
The two warships are sailing in formation at this time, about one kilometer apart from the left and right, and about one kilometer from the front and rear. In this way, the targets in the front, rear, and left are not easily blocked by their companions. However, there will still be a distinction. For example, now, due to 052B Further forward, their radars are installed at a higher height, so in theory, they should be able to detect the target first and then attack.
“Watch out for our rear!” Suddenly, Qin Tao thought of something and shouted loudly.
They came from the south and reached the exercise sea area. They encountered a large number of targets as soon as they came up. Now, they are on the left, right and in front. What about behind?
Will there be a fatal move later?
"If the incoming missiles are YJ-83s, then we only need to attack them from the front. After turning to sea skimming, we will find them in two minutes. However, if the incoming missiles include one or two Pony bombs, If this is the case, then the situation will be different. This kind of missile flies faster and can go around to the back of our own side in the same time. When the frontal interception is satisfying, there will suddenly be a fierce attack from behind. "
In order to avoid damage to the warship, it is set that the incoming missile has reached the end of its range when it flies within 20 kilometers of the warship. In other words, their interception window is also very narrow. If they can fly within 30 kilometers, If it is found at a distance of 30 kilometers, the missile can only be launched to intercept the missile at a distance from thirty to twenty kilometers. Otherwise, it will be considered a failure. Close-range defense artillery and the like are not included at all. After all, what is measured is interception. Ability, no fish can slip through the net.
“A missile was launched from a high-altitude target!”
Looking at the bright spots separated by the bright spots high in the sky on the screen, the radar soldier shouted: "Five fighter planes launched ten missiles!"
"The navy has spent enough money this time, and the pilots are also very happy." Qin Tao said with emotion.
The navy rarely has such luxury. Twenty missiles were launched in the sky. How much did these twenty missiles cost?
Many pilots have been flying for half their lives and have never had the opportunity to launch a missile.
However, the people in the sky don’t think so.
Zhang Yongchao was sitting in the cockpit, looking at the white tail smoke appearing in the sky. It was already dozens of degrees below zero outside, so after the missile flew out, the water vapor evaporating from the tail would quickly liquefy, forming this beautiful The wake, but it doesn’t feel like anything.
Mechanically prepare, lock on the target, launch, then the fuselage shakes, the missile detaches from the pylon, and that's it.
From beginning to end, it is no different from training.
That stealth aircraft should be capable of doing something bolder, right?
Thinking of this, he looked down.
The stealth aircraft should be flying at an altitude of 18,000 meters. Where is the stealth aircraft now?
Through the white contrail, what he saw was the vast sky, and there was no shadow of the J-31A at all. The voice of the lead aircraft could already be heard in the earphones.
“Attention, mission accomplished, formation returns.”
Hence, he had no choice but to push the stick and rudder, and return with the formation. He took one last look at the distant sky, and his heart was full of reluctance. However, he did not dare to disobey the order. After training for so long, he was just waiting to board the aircraft carrier. If he disobeyed the order, he would be grounded in the end. It's troublesome.
“Report, the high-altitude target returned after launching the missile, and the stealth target flew together with the missile group.”
“This stealth aircraft must have another mission, or in other words, it will not obey orders and can act without authorization. It is probably a mad dog on it.”
This time, Wu Shengli no longer just kept smiling, he nodded: "Yes, when selecting pilots, Delano insisted on participating. He even said that if he didn't fly this stealth aircraft, then he would He will no longer be an instructor, he will go to Europe."
Qin Tao smiled: "This guy won't leave. We have the J-15 and the J-31A, which are his favorite fighters. Even if we chase him away now, he won't leave."
The mission of the American instructors has ended. They have trained a complete carrier-based aircraft force for the East and trained aircraft carrier personnel. If they want to leave, they can leave, but how can they be willing to do so?
You can still continue playing here. After leaving the East, where can you find heavy carrier-based aircraft? Where to find carrier-based stealth aircraft? Besides, many of them can't get out. Only Dongfang is the safest. If they get out, their lives will be lost.
Delanor is just a threat, but the navy doesn't know it is a threat. Even if it is a threat, it must meet their demands.
Delanor, the mad dog, will come on stage, which will make this test closer to actual combat.
While communicating, two minutes had passed.
“Report, target found! Distance is thirty kilometers, height is fifteen meters!”
“Lock the attack immediately!”
"yes!"
A moment later, there was a bang at the bow of the 052C destroyer, and countless fragments flew around. It was the missile that broke the fragile cover.
Although the missile is placed in the launch silo, the launch silo also has a cover that has been opened, but the sealing of the cover is not very good. Therefore, the circular launch tube where the missile is stored also has a cover. You can watch the hoisting video. The missile is hoisted together with the launch tube, which is sealed and has a fragile cover.
When launching, the cover will be broken and the projectile will come out.
The first thing that came out was the cone-shaped warhead. The milky white warhead looked very beautiful, followed by the projectile body. In comparison, the color of the projectile body was slightly darker, like a hibiscus emerging from water.
Wait, why are there traces of blackening in the middle of the projectile? Even the red model number on it can't be seen clearly.
Qin Tao and others stood on Cambridge and watched intently as the missile flew out. The missile continued to rise, revealing four small single wings at its tail.
At this time, the tail of the missile did not move at all. The missile just relied on inertia to fly upwards, flying diagonally upwards. It was visible to the naked eye that it had a certain inclination. In an instant, it flew to a height of more than ten meters and completely left the sky above the deck.
The broken roof flew next to it, looking very spectacular.
Suddenly, a flame burst out from the tail of the missile. The flame quickly turned into white smoke, and the missile began to accelerate!
It only sprinted upward for a short distance before turning around. The trail clearly showed its movements. It completed an almost ninety-degree turn and pounced in the direction of the target!
“Although our Hongqi-16 missile is small, it is not that fast. This is the contribution of the gas rudder.” Qin Tao spoke: “The direction of improvement of the Hongqi-16…”
At this point, Qin Tao shut up again. What if he said something more to stimulate his wife's desire for research and development?
Qin Tao knew that the ultimate improvement direction of the Hongqi-16 was such polished ammunition and gas-fired rudders. The range finally soared to 160 kilometers, which was even worse than the current Hongqi-9. However, these are things for the future, Hongqi The -16 can fly to a range of 70 kilometers, which is already very good. See how far the European Aster 30 can fly?
Compared not with the United States, but with Europe, it has far surpassed European technology.
Vertical launch is not like the inclined arm launcher, which can directly point to the target. The vertical launch missile must first fly into the sky and gain speed, so that the rudder surface can be effective and deflect the missile. If it is to deal with a close-range sea-skimming target, This will obviously delay the war effort.
If you want to turn as quickly as possible, you have to use a gas rudder to directly deflect the exhaust gas of the engine to deflect the projectile. However, this technology is not simple, and not everyone can master it.
Over the years, Hongqijiu’s R&D team has worked hard and overcome one problem after another, finally making this missile mature.
After the first missile was ignited, the second, third, and more missiles continued to fly out of the silo.
I don’t know if it’s enjoyable for pilots, but it’s definitely enjoyable for anti-aircraft destroyers.
Not only 052C, but also the front deck of 052B is an equally spectacular sight. Just like fireworks, missiles are constantly being launched and flying into the sky.
According to the test requirements, after they find the target, they can launch interceptor missiles. Whoever launches the missile hits the target, then the winner.
So, they don’t need to fire two salvos, but only one. Two warships launch missiles at the same time, that is, two missiles intercept one target.
This fireworks cost a lot of money!
According to the original plan, there are twenty targets that need to be intercepted. In this extreme case, two warships can launch forty missiles. How much does this cost?
Even if the cost price is one hundred thousand, this is still four million. Adding the target bullets, this test cost tens of millions! (It is said that the takeout to Laoba costs 100,000 U.S. dollars each. The price for personal use may be cheaper, but I think it is too cheap. 100,000 yuan cannot even buy a short-range air-to-air missile.)
“First hit!” An excited voice came from 052B.
(End of this chapter)