Chapter 824 The launch of anti-submarine rocket depth bombs is spectacular
Many times, when promoting, they will talk about how long their history is, as if this is their seniority. In fact, if a hero does not mention his bravery in the past, the past is in the past and has nothing to do with the present.
For example, a certain car brand promotes how noble its bloodline is, and uses the banner of BBBA to the outside world. We are four German brothers. In fact, BBA has developed to this day and is still the most awesome existence and is synonymous with luxury cars. But the newly added B is a closed car brand. No matter how old it was, it is now closed. It still promotes its past. This is purely misleading consumers.
Fortunately, consumers are not stupid, so this B did not last long before disappearing into the long river of history.
Now, the same goes for building warships. Old brands are old brands, so what. They have never built a modern stealth ship. It is normal for them to make serious mistakes in design.
Hearing Qin Tao's words, everyone was filled with emotion. Yes, it's useless to talk about the past. It depends on the present. The Mingzhou Group has the most advanced shipbuilding technology now! Just look at the tonnage of the warships launched by the Mingzhou Group in the past few years. If nothing else, just aircraft carriers. How many countries in the world can build them?
“Many old brands should go into museums.” Longwayen said with emotion.
At this moment, suddenly, a voice sounded from the bridge.
“There are noises under the water!”
“Attention, switch to anti-submarine warfare immediately! Prepare to take off the anti-submarine helicopter!” After hearing the news, Ma Tieshan immediately became serious.
The motherland's navy has become stronger and will sail around the world, but at the same time, it will also cause unnecessary troubles. Some people always regard the peaceful rise of the East as a threat and will always cause trouble. They are on the water We can't fight it, so we look for trouble underwater. Every time a warship goes to sea, it will be followed by its tail. It's the same now. Just after completing the drill, something nasty is following behind it underwater!
The Rainbow Nation naval officers present also became serious.
This is the territorial waters of their Rainbow Kingdom, and there are unexpected guests!
“Attention, order the shore-based anti-submarine troops to be ready to take off at any time!”
The Rainbow Nation’s navy is very weak. It is still dominated by missile speedboats. Their surface forces do not have anti-submarine capabilities, but this does not mean that they cannot do anything. They have shore-based anti-submarine forces that can be dispatched at critical times.
The surrounding speedboats dispersed. The missile boats did not have any anti-submarine capabilities and would only interfere with No. 526's anti-submarine operations. At this time, No. 526 had reduced its speed to about ten knots. At the same time, it released its towed sonar, and the anti-submarine helicopter took off. The bridge was quiet, everyone was waiting for the sonar operator's report.
Although things were rushed, the sailors remained calm in the face of danger, which reflected their well-trained skills.
Different operations require different tactics. When anti-submarine, the warship itself cannot be too fast, otherwise its own noise will interfere with the monitoring effect of the sonar. At the same time, in order to better avoid the impact of the warship's own noise, the warship will also use Towed sonar.
Tow the sonar several kilometers or even ten kilometers behind the warship, so that it can avoid the impact of its own noise. At the same time, towed sonar is also divided into two types. If you only tow a sonar detection device, this is a towed body. If the towed sonar is connected one to another to form a sonar array, it is a towed array sonar. The effect of the latter will of course be better.
When building the 112 destroyer, towed sonar and anti-submarine helicopters were introduced from France, which greatly upgraded Dongfang's anti-submarine technology. However, in recent years, Dongfang's technology has developed rapidly, and towed sonar has also been upgraded to towed array, the detection effect is better.
Moreover, this thing continues to develop. In later generations, fiber optic technology will be further integrated to make the performance of this sonar array more advanced, making it impossible for enemy submarines to hide underwater.
“The target is approaching, the distance is twenty nautical miles, and the speed is five knots.” The sonar operator reported: “The sound characteristics are different from any submarine in the database. It is probably a submarine we have never encountered before.”
To be discovered twenty nautical miles away is already considered dereliction of duty. After all, at this distance, underwater submarines are already capable of launching torpedoes. However, it depends on the target. This is a submarine that has never been encountered before. , the quietness is also quite good. If the crew of No. 526 had not been well-trained, its existence might not have been discovered at all.
“Maybe it’s a sea wolf.” Longwayne said.
There are very few advanced submarines in the world, and even fewer are not included in the database of sonar devices. The Seawolf class should be one of them.
The design of this kind of submarine started during the Cold War, but when it was built, the Red Empire was no longer around. Due to the pursuit of high performance, the price of this kind of submarine was ridiculously high. In the 1980s, its currency value exceeded one billion US dollars. Therefore, a certain country with deep pockets could not afford to build one, and the Red Empire was gone. They only built three, and then turned to building Virginia-class nuclear submarines with lower performance but cheaper cost.
There are only three Seawolf class ships, and the names are also very strange. They are actually named after animals and presidents. It was only after the Virginia class that they received the Los Angeles class number and returned to normal. This also shows how powerful the three Sea Wolf-class ships are.
The first Seawolf class was put into service in 1997, but navies around the world only knew of its existence and did not know where it was. Now, upon hearing that a nuclear submarine that had never been seen before was discovered underwater, Longwayne immediately thought of it. Sea Wolf level.
However, Longwayne doesn’t know whether it is.
“This is the sea area of the Rainbow Kingdom. Now that we have encountered it, we cannot make our own decisions. Mr. Longway, what are your instructions?”
“We do not welcome uninvited guests, force them out, or drive them away!” Longwayne said: “Our shore-based anti-submarine troops will also join in at any time.”
"No, let's do it. This is just a small thing." Qin Tao said: "Now, I have an idea..."
“Okay, then follow Mr. Qin’s instructions!” Longwayne’s face was full of excitement.
The anti-submarine helicopter has arrived at the target sea area and dropped the sonar buoy. As a popping sound was heard, the underwater noise suddenly disappeared, as if it had never appeared.
No. 526 recovered the towed sonar and began to accelerate. The four diesel engines started at the same time, driving the propeller at the tail to rotate at high speed. The warship was getting faster and faster, fifteen knots, twenty knots, twenty-five knots!
It raced at top speed for half an hour, heading straight for the target sea area!
“Attention, slow down to ten knots, rocket depth charge launcher ready!”
The huge noise disappeared, and No. 526 resumed its anti-submarine mode, but at this time, it was ready for its killer move!
“Attention, the target is directly in front, at a distance of three nautical miles, at a depth of fifty meters, twelve volleys!”
Whoosh, whoosh!
Suddenly, flames burst out from the bow of the ship. An anti-submarine rocket left the launch tube and released a long tail flame, followed by the second and third rockets. Just like the multiple rocket launchers on land, the bow of the ship Soon he was completely surrounded by white smoke!
Looking down from the bridge, it is even more spectacular.
"Times are developing and technology is advancing. Many people think that rocket depth charge launchers are outdated, but we do not think that in modern times, they are still of great use, such as expelling underwater monsters." Qin Tao Introduce it.
During World War II, this thing was very common. Even an armed transport ship had to squat for two seats. After all, if there were no rockets to propel it, the warship would have to go deep into the sea area where the submarine was and directly release depth bombs. At this time, it would be easy to be attacked by the submarine. attack.
Add a rocket propulsion engine to the depth bomb and let the depth bomb fly by itself, which will make the warship safer.
It is low-cost and can be used in large quantities. After flying over, it explodes at a fixed depth under the sea water. Use this method of casting a wide net to catch big fish to attack the enemy's submarine. If you are lucky, after a few rounds, there will be waves under the water. After the explosion, diesel stains and some personal belongings will float on the water.
If you are unlucky, you may fire hundreds of them and there will be no reaction underwater.
During the Cold War, all countries felt that this thing was too primitive, so they began to fiddle with more modern things, completely replacing depth bombs with anti-submarine torpedoes. However, the East did not give up. No matter how advanced the warships were, they always had two doors on the bow.
The 054-class frigate uses two 6-tube WHH003A rocket depth charge launchers. Although it is an ancient weapon, it has undergone modern improvements. For example, it has added the SS01A digital follow-up system. After the ship-borne sonar system detects the target, it will immediately follow it and turn around without manual control. It is highly maneuverable. It is stronger. At the same time, it also uses a special 3200 depth bomb feeding device. After firing one round, it can automatically load the second round. After all, the Type 81 rocket depth bomb it uses weighs 74 kilograms. If it is loaded manually If so, it would be a very laborious task, and it would even be an impossible task in bad sea conditions.
With a whoosh, one round of rocket depth charges was completed, and the automatic loading device began to load the second round. The people on the bridge opened their eyes wide, looking at this big killer in the smoke gradually dissipating below.
“It actually loads automatically?”
“Can we play the second round next?”
“That’s right, if the things below don’t respond, we’ll do the second round. We have a total of five groups installed on the warship, so I don’t believe it won’t come out.”
Anti-submarine warfare is all about patience, and Qin Tao has a lot of it. After more than ten minutes, there was no movement under the water, so the second round of rockets flew out again.
“It doesn’t seem to have a very long range, right?” Anderson asked.
“Yes, the range is only three to four thousand meters. If you continue to increase the range, you will have to increase the size, which will reduce the bomb load and reduce the power of the warhead. Therefore, it depends on the military’s choice.”
Everyone nodded.
“No matter how far you go, you can use torpedoes, or even rocket-propelled torpedoes.” Captain Ma Tieshan added.
“Yes, that’s true, but it’s just not enough to scare the enemy.” Longwayne shook his head.
"It is only one of its tasks to scare underwater enemies. Its more important task is to intercept torpedoes. As everyone knows, it will be very troublesome once it is attacked by a torpedo. Conventional anti-aircraft missiles can only be used to intercept various anti-ship missiles. There is really nothing we can do about underwater torpedoes. For our warships, if they find that a torpedo is coming, they will calculate various data. When the torpedo rushes over, they will launch anti-submarine depth bombs to construct an underwater defense circle. , directly blow up the incoming torpedo."
Anti-torpedoes!
Anti-submarine rocket depth bombs provide this capability: an interception net can be constructed underwater to allow incoming torpedoes to detonate in advance!
Everyone present opened their eyes wide. Yes, anti-submarine rocket depth bombs can indeed do various things! Orientals are so smart.
“In this way, the weapons from the East are very good, much better than the German warships we ordered!”
“Yes, the design is mature and the weapons are diverse. It’s really good. We should choose Eastern warships!”
“What about the orders from Germany?”
"Their design is flawed. Even if we don't want it, it's normal. We were almost tricked by them." A naval officer said.
Qin Tao was very satisfied. It seemed that the play was well performed.
“Report, a target underwater was found to be sailing at high speed and leaving this sea area.”
“High speed? How fast?”
“It has accelerated to thirty knots!”
“Section thirty-five!”
"It seems that it is indeed a Seawolf class. It was scared away by several rounds of rocket depth bombs." Longwayne was very satisfied: "It seems that we can go back. This exercise ends here. It is really an eye-opener for us. "
The anti-submarine helicopter flew back, and No. 526 returned to the port at a cruising speed of more than ten knots. When we returned, it was already three or four o'clock in the afternoon. Everyone had a meal in the canteen of the shipyard and did not leave until eight or nine o'clock.
The head of GFC’s stay in the Rainbow Country, Balter, is worried.
“Damn it, I don’t know what the Americans are messing with!” Bolt said to the people on the computer screen: “They are messing around like this, but they haven’t accomplished anything, and they have tricked us!”
Anyone with a discerning eye can see the cause and effect of the matter. Of course, Bolt also knew that Mr. Qin was here, but he came with a warship and also held a joint exercise with the Rainbow Nation. I heard that during the exercise, the Rainbow Nation Navy took a fancy to 054 frigate.
If you like it, what about their contract in Germany?
On the computer screen is the commonly used ICQ chat software. This software already supports video, but it requires a lot of network speed. Since it crosses continents, there is a delay in the picture. It takes a second or two for the other party to respond.
"Don't worry, our contract has been signed and their down payment has been paid. If they don't want it now, we will not refund the down payment, and we will also ask them to compensate for liquidated damages." The person inside said: "You watch this and see what they're going to do."
Bolt nodded: "Well, thanks to the contract we signed a few months ago, although we spent a lot of money on public relations, it seems to be completely cost-effective now. However, now that Mr. Qin is here, I Want to pay a visit.”
"Yes, they are all from the shipbuilding industry. They are all in foreign countries. You can visit them." The person in the computer said: "We don't have to have a hostile attitude. Maybe we can also have cooperative relations with the Easterners."
the next day.
"The person in charge of GFC in Rainbow Country? Okay, welcome, invite him in!" After hearing this, Qin Tao immediately gave an affirmative answer.
Balter walked into the shipyard's office with brisk steps. After Qin Tao arrived, he occupied Liu Dashan's office for his own use.
"Mr. Qin, I heard that you are coming to Rainbow Country. I happen to be here too, so I plan to come to visit. You have been very busy recently and only have time today, so I came here specially." Balter said and handed over a small box. Come over: "A small gift is not a sign of respect."
Qin Tao opened it and saw a high-end watch set with diamonds inside. A smile appeared on his face: "Mr. Bolt, your gift is too expensive. Is there anything you can do for me?"
Bolt nodded: "Mr. Qin, we are also shipbuilders. We have been interested in your warships for a long time, so we want to step on your warships and have a look."
"In this case, you don't need to send such expensive gifts." Qin Tao said: "As long as you send an invitation to the Eastern Navy, the Eastern Navy will definitely cross the ocean and go to your port for a friendly visit. You can also open the warships It’s for the public to see, and you can also step up and have a look.”
“Really? Are you willing to accept the invitation to come to Europe for a visit, and can you let us step up to see it?” Bolt was surprised.
“Of course, the premise is that you have to invite me. Of course, go all the way there. It would be better if other countries, not just your country, also send invitations!” Qin Tao said.
Of course Qin Tao remembers that on August 23, 2001, the Eastern Navy's fleet of guided missile destroyers "Shenzhen" and "Fengcang" comprehensive supply ship left the military port of the motherland and were invited to go to Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy for military training. Friendly visit.
This visit has created many firsts. It is the first visit of the Eastern Navy to Europe. It is also a military and diplomatic event in which Chinese warships of the Eastern Navy have visited the most countries, the largest scale, and the longest voyage.
More importantly, this kind of visit shows the strength of the motherland. When the warship arrived at the European port, it attracted enthusiastic responses from many local overseas Chinese. Many people drove hundreds of kilometers to the port, waving red flags in their hands. , singing along to the accompaniment of a military band.
This is the best business card to show the East.
At the same time, the visiting formations traveled through the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and Mediterranean Sea, reaching Europe in such a large circle that the Eastern Navy's tracks finally covered the five continents and three oceans.
But now, I don’t know whether the West will welcome it, but it seems that Bolt’s attitude is pretty good.
After saying this, Qin Tao pushed the watch back: "So, this watch is no longer needed."
“Mr. Qin, does this mean that I have no chance to board your warship to visit?” Bolt asked, feeling a little regretful.
“That’s not the case, I just want more Westerners to see our warships. As for your request, of course we can meet it.”
“Really? Can you do it now?”
"We still have to wait a few days. As you know, our warship has just gone through a drill and conducted live ammunition firing. Some places are blackened. We have to clean it up. In a few days, our warship plans to be open to the people of the Rainbow Nation. , you can come up and watch it together when the time comes.”
There is no way to watch it alone, you can just watch it together. Anyway, if you watch it together, you will just wander around on the deck and not even get on the bridge.
"Oh." Balt nodded, but still pushed the watch over: "Mr. Qin, please accept the gift I gave you. This is also a little bit of our thoughts. We also want to inquire about some things."
"Speaking."
“I heard that the Rainbow Nation Navy was very satisfied with your frigate during yesterday’s exercise?”
"Yes, they are very satisfied." Qin Tao did not hide this. In his eyes, this should be a very proud thing.
“So, has the Rainbow Nation Navy said that it will tear up the warship contract with us and then turn around and purchase your warships?”
"Tear up the contract? How is this possible!" Qin Tao was stunned for a moment: "If we wanted the Rainbow Kingdom contract, we would have come to bid in the first place. You are also a shipbuilder. You should know how full the orders of our Mingzhou Shipyard are. We simply don’t have the extra energy to build warships for other countries, and existing orders are already scheduled for five years.”
No?
Could it be that you are worrying too much?
Balter looked at Qin Tao's serious expression and felt that this matter might still be what Mr. Qin said.
If the Orientals are interested in the Rainbow Nation's order, they will definitely come to bid. If they come to bid, their GFC company may really have nothing to do with it. After all, the Orientals' warships are too powerful.
Besides, Mr. Qin came here on a warship to protect his safety. Looking down from the office, you can also see the mighty sentries standing guard. Those people are all the most elite Eastern Marine Corps soldiers. I was fighting pirates a few days ago.
“You don’t plan to build warships for the Rainbow Nation?”
"Of course not." Qin Tao said: "Your contract has been signed and the down payment has been paid. What else can go wrong? The Rainbow Kingdom is not Asan, and it doesn't keep its word."
Balter thought for a while, and finally a smile appeared on his face: "Mr. Qin, you are right, we were too impatient and did not inquire clearly. Since you have no intention of competing for orders with us, then we are good friends. I hope to cooperate more in the shipbuilding field in the future.”
"Of course, we don't have any conflict of interest. Of course we are good friends." Qin Tao said: "By the way, you gave me such an expensive gift, and I have to give it back, so I gave you this pen that I have been using for many years. You."
An ordinary fountain pen is no longer ordinary. It is produced by Rainbow Country and used by Liu Dashan. Now it is given by Qin Tao as a gift. He is full of sincerity.
"This pen was given to me by the old man when I first met him and after I sang the song "The Glorious Years". It is of great significance."
Balter took it solemnly: "Thank you, Mr. Qin, for the gift!"
(End of this chapter)