Chapter 832 Red Flag Nine and Red Flag Nineteen
Although the Patriots were famous for frequently intercepting Scud missiles during the Gulf War ten years ago, the Scud missiles are only short-range missiles with a range of 300 kilometers. This kind of missile has a low speed and low trajectory and is easy to intercept. .
Aries, which translates as Aries, is a medium-range ballistic missile built by the Yankees. Isn’t it true that according to the provisions of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, the Americans cannot build intermediate-range missiles? To them, these missiles are target missiles, and the target missiles are not missiles. Anyway, the agreement is a piece of waste paper, and only incompetent people will rely on it.
Now, the Standard 3 missile hits the Aries target, which represents the arrival of a new era: TMD is about to mature!
Use missiles to intercept missiles, and they were ballistic missiles. The first one to do it was Lao Maozi, who deployed a rubber-covered anti-missile system around Moscow. However, the method used by this system is too extreme. Using nuclear bombs to intercept nuclear bombs, even if Even if it is intercepted, Moscow will also suffer a large amount of nuclear radiation.
This could only be done at first because the guidance accuracy could not be achieved.
In the 1980s, Reagan proposed a "Strategic Defense Initiative", which was the "Star Wars" plan. According to this plan, a multi-layered and multi-method anti-ballistic missile system with space directed energy weapons as the main component, kinetic energy weapons as the supplement, and a combination of space weapons and ground-based weapons should be established at an altitude of 200 to 1,000 kilometers. Protected from proto-Red Empire nuclear missiles.
Although it turned out to be a strategic deception plan, the Americans did not give up the pursuit of unilateral absolute security. After the collapse of the Red Empire, they scaled back the plan and developed a "global defense system against limited strikes", which included theaters Although missile defense, national missile defense and global missile defense have not yet considered space-based anti-missile systems, they will still work in this direction.
Based on this scaled-down version of the plan, the Americans developed the "Ballistic Missile Defense Plan", referred to as BMD. This plan is divided into two parts, with a range of three thousand kilometers as the dividing line. Long-range missiles and intercontinental missiles that are farther than this range and can reach the United States are targets of the "National Missile Defense System", or NMD in English. Those missiles with a range of less than 3,000 kilometers that pose a threat to U.S. troops, stations and military facilities in overseas theaters are classified under the "Theater Missile Defense Plan", or TMD in English.
Standard 3 is a project in TMD, mainly belonging to the Navy. This project is improved on the basis of Standard 2ERBlock4A. It still uses the original model of the missile body and propulsion device, but adds a third-stage rocket engine to allow this missile to fly. It can fly even further outside the atmosphere, and also adds a lightweight extra-atmospheric kinetic energy interception warhead and supporting guidance software.
This missile system is installed on the Navy's Aegis warship. When needed, it can get close to dangerous target countries and detect ballistic missiles at any time. Once launched, it can even destroy the missile directly during the ascent stage, thereby better protecting To protect America’s own security.
Their ultimate goal is of course to put themselves in absolute security, so that they can do anything unscrupulously without fear of retaliation from their opponents. In this way, the existing international order and strategic balance will be broken.
Of course, this is just their one-sided fantasy.
"The research and development of the other side's navy is the most urgent. After all, it is faced with the threat of hypersonic missiles such as our YJ-21. This interception experiment proved that they have the ability to intercept our YJ-21. Of course, it is only capable. "Qin Tao said: "In the attack and defense of ballistic missiles, if the attacking party slightly upgrades its technology, it can make it a hundred times more difficult for the defending party. Moreover, we have also overcome the technical difficulties of orbit change. They want to intercept our Eagle. Hitting -21 is not that simple.”
"Yes, we have the ability to get rid of the interception of this missile, but this is a bad start after all." Wu Shengli frowned: "We must find a way."
“What else can we think of? Protest, of course.” Qin Tao said: “We strongly condemn this new space race, and our Zhang Zhongshuo program can also heighten the atmosphere.”
“Protest? Protesting is a sign of incompetence!”
“No, protest is our attitude.” Qin Tao explained.
Wu Shengli seemed to understand something and nodded. Even if he knew it didn't make any sense, he still had to protest, because this was an attitude.
Recently, Zhang Zhongshuo's program has received extra attention. Each of the recent programs has been quite exciting. However, the most exciting one is the recent program where the motherland's warships visited Europe, which caused a sensation throughout Europe. , the local Chinese and overseas Chinese were even more enthusiastic and proud of the strength of their motherland.
However, this episode has just passed, and the new episode has made people feel depressed. The world is not peaceful, and troublemakers are everywhere.
"Dear viewers in front of the TV, our program this time is called Zhang Zhong talks about TMD. Just recently, a Standard 3 missile successfully hit an Aries missile in outer space. At that time, Heshe said that they shot down an Aries missile in space. In fact, mosquitoes are not directly hit. Mosquitoes are blown down by shock waves. But now, it is the era of precise mosquito hits. This experiment marks that TMD has begun to be practical. Today, we are fortunate to have Marshko Mr. Hu, he was a famous aerospace expert in the Red Empire era and the former designer of the rubber sleeve system. Please tell us about it."
The camera turned to Mashkov. Zhang Zhong said that the show’s studio often invites guests, often from abroad. After all, these guests are more convincing.
"Hello everyone, I am Mashkov. With the development of technology, some of the fantasies in Star Wars have finally become a reality." Mashkov said: "To shoot down ballistic missiles by direct collision and destruction, this is It was unthinkable before, but now, we see that the Americans have done it. Among this technology, the most difficult thing is how to accurately locate the incoming warhead. The Americans take the optical route, whether it is visible light or infrared. Ultraviolet light is, in short, more accurate than radar. There is also maneuvering in outer space. We know that there is no air in outer space, so the extra-atmospheric kinetic energy interception warhead needs to have multiple nozzles to adjust its attitude at any time..."
“This technology sounds very advanced!”
"Yes, the biggest feature of this technology is that it is very demanding. After all, the speed in space is very fast. If there is no effective plan, then the slightest mistake will lead to thousands of miles." This Mashkov didn't know Have you been to the East for a long time and you even know this proverb?
“So, does it mean that all ballistic missiles will fail in front of it?”
"Of course not. There are many ways to deal with this kind of interceptor missile." Mashkov introduced: "The first is to change the trajectory. After the interceptor missile is launched into the air, it is intercepted. A ballistic missile can throw away an interceptor as long as it changes its trajectory once. After all, if it wants to fly into outer space, it must accurately calculate its trajectory. Once the target changes trajectory, it will definitely be out of reach."
“Yes, orbit change is a nightmare for interception weapons. Are there any other means?”
"Then there are multiple warheads. This precise impact method uses optical aiming, which makes it difficult to distinguish real and fake warheads. When an interceptor is found, the ballistic missile responsible for the attack mission only needs to release another one and its Fake warheads with very similar appearance may be fooled, or multiple warheads may be released. At that time, this kind of interceptor will have difficulty in choosing. It can only intercept one warhead at most. If you are unlucky, you will still intercept a fake warhead. warhead."
Even in 2020, when the technology is more advanced and there is even some kind of AI, it is still very poor in optical recognition. It has even happened that the pictures on the road signs can be directly recognized as living people, causing the car to brake suddenly, let alone Now.
“In other words, even if this technology is successful, unilateral absolute security does not exist. The attacking side can use various methods to penetrate the defense.” Zhang Zhong concluded.
"Yes, that's it. Moreover, this kind of technology will also trigger a new round of arms race, which is not good for world peace. After all, unilateral absolute security does not exist, and other countries will definitely find ways to develop the same technology. type of technology, this is like before the world war, all countries were tightening their belts and building battleships with larger and larger displacements. Later, countries realized that this would make no sense except to drag themselves down, so they sat together and started to work on it. Through negotiation, each country’s warship tonnage is fixed within a range.”
“Yes, we can see that a new round of military competition is about to begin. So, which country will follow this pace first?”
"Of course it's Da Mao." Mashkov said with great certainty: "Currently, Da Mao is developing the most advanced S-300PMU3 air defense system, which has good anti-missile capabilities. However, I am more optimistic about the S-300V of Antai Design Bureau. After being improved, this kind of anti-aircraft missile also has the ability to intercept ballistic missiles, and can also intercept missiles with a range of about 2,500 kilometers. In the era of the Red Empire, the S-300V had such a mission. Now, with the stimulation of the United States, Da Mao will definitely speed up here."
Laymen only know about the S-300. In fact, this kind of missile is classified. Among them, the Diamond Central Design Bureau poured out the S-300P. This missile is mainly supplied to the Homeland Defense Air Force. Later, the Navy's own project progressed slowly, and simply put the S-300P -300P moved onto the warship.
The Army uses the S-300V, which was developed by Antai Design Bureau. This kind of missile is also constantly developing. The models that have appeared successively include S-300V, S-300V1, S-300VM and S-300VM2. Among them, S-300VM2 was later It was renamed Antai 2500, which means it can intercept missiles with a range of 2,500 kilometers.
Now, since the Yankees have done this, Mao must not be outdone. If you do it, I will do it. If you withdraw from the group, of course I don’t have to abide by the anti-missile treaty of that year.
Under the guidance of Zhang Zhongshuo's program, the audience once again focused on the confrontation between Mao Zedong and the United States. As for the attitude of the East, it is meaningless.
No one knows that because of this anti-missile incident, many people in the East sat together and had a meeting together.
People from the navy, air force, aerospace department, and Mr. Qin, a shipbuilder, also joined in the fun.
"A protest can only be a protest. Since the other party is doing it, we have to do it too. We must have the same type of weapons." Mr. Liu from the Air Force said: "We are gathered here today to study what happens if If we want to have the same type of system, what should we do? This burden still has to fall on the shoulders of comrades in the aerospace department."
"Currently, the most advanced air defense missile we have on hand is the Hongqi-9. We have developed an extended-range model with a range of 200 kilometers. This missile has a high probability of intercepting ballistic missiles. If we improve it further, such as the Standard 3 Adding a third stage like that should be able to increase its range by a lot." Shen Lao, the commander-in-chief of the Hongqi-9 missile, said: "As for the current missiles, they should be able to intercept ballistic missiles with a range of less than 800 kilometers. After improvements, missiles that are 1,500 kilometers away should be able to intercept them."
The Hongqi-9 missile has placed the hopes of many people. This anti-aircraft missile has finally lived up to expectations and has become the most important air defense weapon of the Air Force and Navy. Like Lao Maozi, the domestic anti-missile system certainly needs to develop on anti-aircraft missiles.
Everyone looked at Qin Tao, but Qin Tao didn't have any proud expression. Different from his previous smile, he was particularly serious today.
●Today’s meeting is of great importance!
"Yes, we need to move from theory to practice. No matter how much money we spend, we must build this system! If others want absolute security, we cannot lag behind. We must have what others have." Wu Shengli also said spoke.
This is not just a matter for the Air Force. After all, the American Standard 3 is launched from a warship. The Navy also needs similar weapons. Moreover, the Navy has more advantages in anti-missile due to its flexibility.
We have to do it even if we are trying to sell iron!
"That's right, we can't wait any longer. Let's use Red Flag Nine as the basis to improve our theater anti-missile system!" Mr. Liu nodded: "The navy, air force, and aerospace department will each share a portion of the research and development funds. We must get this project done!”
After Mr. Liu finished speaking, he glanced at the people present, and finally fixed his eyes on Qin Tao: "Mr. Qin, what do you think?"
Qin Tao did not wear a military uniform and was not a member of the country, but he made great contributions to the motherland. The development of the domestic military industry is inseparable from his promotion. Almost all kinds of advanced weapons have his shadow, so everyone Everyone attaches great importance to Qin Tao.
"Red Flag Nine must be developed, but just having Red Flag Nine is not enough." Qin Tao said: "Everyone, Mr. Shen also said just now that Hong Flag Nine has improved to the third level, which is to be able to intercept What about the Americans who have ballistic missiles with a range of 1,500 kilometers? They have already tested missiles that intercept 3,000 kilometers. In this regard, we are already behind the times!"
“Yes, Mr. Qin, we are indeed lagging behind in this field, so we have to catch up slowly, one step at a time, first..."
“No, if we fall behind one step behind, we will only fall behind step by step. We need to take big steps to catch up now!”
“Mr. Qin, what do you mean?”
"The navy's new generation vertical missile has set the caliber at 850 mm and the length has been extended to nine meters. I think we can use this as an indicator to develop a brand new missile. After expanding the size, the range should be doubled. There is no problem, so our newly developed missile can easily intercept missiles about three thousand kilometers away, thus having mid-course anti-missile capabilities."
The current Hongqi-9 missile is 6.5 meters long and about 500 mm in diameter. (I’m confused. Some said 550 mm, some said 560 mm, and some said 470 mm. Let’s just stick to about 500 mm.) Now, increasing the size of this missile will definitely increase its range by a large margin. Come on, this brand new interceptor missile is completely designed for mid-course anti-missile use!
Wu Shengli opened his eyes wide.
Qin Tao originally insisted on expanding the diameter of the launch tube and building a universal large-scale launch device. It was not just to stuff anti-ship ballistic missiles, but also to stuff anti-missile missiles?
This size standard must comply with the Navy's. Anyway, for ground air defense, no matter how big it is, it can be pulled by a vehicle. The Navy has size restrictions.
“Mr. Qin, if we want to develop a brand new anti-aircraft missile, it will cost a lot of money.” A leader said: “At present, we can only temporarily use the weapons on hand to modify it.”
"This money must be spent. If we don't spend it, we will only fall behind and be beaten." Qin Tao said: "This project is not only for our navy, air force and aerospace department, but also a national-level project. We ask the state to specially allocate funds. , to develop this kind of missile. It is not enough for us to only have Red Flag Nine, we must have Red Flag Nineteen."
This sentence came out of his mouth. After saying it, Qin Tao felt that it was a little premature.
The Hongqi 19 missile has always been shrouded in a veil of mystery. It is the pillar of the Oriental anti-missile system. No one knows when it was developed and what its parameters are. However, as long as we know that it can support the motherland, Umbrella, this is enough. It is the only national anti-missile system in the world, and it maintains a 100% success rate in test launches. In comparison, the success rate of the Americans is only 55%!
Now, Qin Tao has come up with an indicator. Since the navy has it, we should simply make it according to the size of the navy, so that the navy can still carry it in the future.
“Red Flag Nineteen?”
"That's right, it's higher than Hongqi Nine, so we call it Hongqi Nineteen." Qin Tao said: "Their system is called TMD, then our system is called CTMD. If the Americans have it, then let's do it." !”
This sentence sounds a bit vulgar, but everyone who heard it felt very enjoyable, and the tension that was suppressed in everyone's hearts was diluted by this sentence.
Poof! Some people couldn't help laughing.
Mr. Wu smiled and shook his head: "Mr. Qin, what you said is really interesting. Sure enough, young people are still open-minded. By the way, does your Mingzhou Group want to join such a huge project?"
Although Mingzhou Group is also engaged in aerospace, it is engaged in liquid rockets with the goal of flying to Mars, so it is not consistent with CTMD's plan. However, Mingzhou Group is rich. Mr. Wu's meaning is very simple. Since Mr. Qin has If you get up for a meeting, you have to invest.
Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, we must participate in this plan, but we are taking another route."
“What route?”
“Electromagnetic gun.”
Everyone’s eyes lit up, yes, this field is what Mingzhou Group is best at! Mingzhou Group supported Ma Gong to establish Golden Sun Motor Company and developed electromagnetic catapult. Now this technology has matured and is standard equipment for domestic aircraft carriers. The next project is electromagnetic gun!
At that time, many advanced weapons emerged in the Star Wars project, such as laser cannons, particle beam cannons and electromagnetic guns.
Lasers are the most well-known and are now used in many aspects. However, if you want to use laser cannons to kill targets, there is still a long way to go, especially if they are deployed on the ground, the process of passing through the atmosphere will be rapid. Attenuation, the final effect is not optimistic. Particle beam cannons are easily affected by the earth's gravity, causing trajectory bending, and require complex algorithms. In the end, only the electromagnetic gun was considered the easiest to implement.
Use electromagnetic force to accelerate the projectile in the barrel. When it flies out, the speed is already as high as Mach 7, and then it flies towards the target and directly impacts it. With the huge kinetic energy, the target can be destroyed.
This sounds simple to say, but it will also encounter difficulties in research and development. Americans are also doing it, but there are many difficulties. However, the East has its own technical route, and there are even outstanding people like Ma Ming. Therefore, Qin Tao is very interested in this technical route. Most enthusiastic.
"Ordinary anti-aircraft missiles are too slow, take too long to prepare, and require a long period of acceleration. However, our electromagnetic gun can reach its maximum speed the moment it goes out, fly to the target faster, and intercept time is shorter." Qin Tao began to introduce.
Actually, this theory has been introduced before, but at that time it was only introduced to the Navy, and people in the Air Force had not heard of it.
Ordinary missiles gradually accelerate and eventually reach the maximum speed. Take the Hongqi-9 as an example, the maximum terminal speed is only Mach 4.2, but what about the electromagnetic gun? The cannonball flies out at its maximum speed, and then slowly slows down due to resistance. Even so, if it flies out at Mach 7, it will still have Mach 4 left near the target. In this way, the interception time can be shortened by at least half.
Of course, during this process, it is difficult for anyone to say whether the target will maneuver and change its trajectory. Whether the artillery shells fly up will be killed by dense projectiles or by precise impact. That is the route that the technicians have to determine, and it has nothing to do with Qin Tao.
Chin Tao just determines the direction.
"Yes, the technical route of the electromagnetic gun can be considered. In this way, our navy, air force and aerospace departments will contribute funds to support the improvement of Red Flag Nine. We will apply for national funding to support the research and development of Red Flag Nineteen. As for the electromagnetic gun project, Mingzhou Group Responsible, our three technical routes are running in parallel, and we will definitely be able to catch up in this aspect!" Wu Shengli finally made the decision.
As for the funds originally promised by the Navy to develop electromagnetic guns, Wu Shengli has completely forgotten about them.
(End of this chapter)