Chapter 882 The eye-opening giant ship
The heads of people on the outfitting dock of Mingzhou Shipyard were shaking, and their eyes were looking in the direction of the estuary in the distance, where ships were slowly moving over.
Thick black smoke was rising from the chimney of the tugboat. Compared with the giant ship it was towing behind, it seemed too small. When the outline of the giant ship gradually became clear, countless people at the scene also opened their eyes wide and stared intently. , their hearts also began to beat faster.
The Type 1144 cruiser, a monster with a displacement of 25,000 tons, is finally here!
In addition to aircraft carriers and amphibious ships, the largest destroyer built by the Mingzhou Group is a displacement of six to seven thousand tons. The 10,000-ton destroyer has not yet been built, let alone this 25,000-ton monster. At this time, everyone has I was shocked by the hugeness of this warship.
From the direction of the bow of the ship, all you can see is the height. The height of the huge orange petal-like radar antenna on the top is at least fifty meters above the waterline. Even if it is placed next to the aircraft carrier, it is probably about the same height.
Under this huge radar, there are messy antennas and various radars. As for what they are, Qin Tao is not very clear. No one knows except the engineers who built the ship.
However, he does not need to know these, because these radars look very powerful, but are actually useless, not as good as the four-sided phased array on his own 052.
“I haven’t seen the Type 1144 cruiser for many years.” Next to Qin Tao, Makarov sighed with emotion.
Although this warship was built by the Baltic Shipyard, and although this warship has never served in the Black Sea Fleet, Makarov, as the most important shipbuilding chief of the year, was of course familiar with other warships. At this time, looking at this A huge warship came over, and he seemed to see the slow decline of the once powerful empire.
When did it begin to decline?
If it were before, he would only think it was the time of sudden collapse, but over the years, while working and thinking in the East, a lot of history appeared in his mind, and he could deduce that it had already begun in the 1980s. , the fuse was laid in the 1970s. Of course, the guy from Ge Map was to blame for the sudden collapse.
However, now is not the time to think about this. Now, he is living a very good and fulfilling life in the East.
"That's right, I haven't seen him for a long time." Babbage was also very emotional. Those who came from Lao Maozi were very emotional.
"Although it is rusty now, it will definitely look brand new after repairs. Qin, since we are going to renovate it here and enter the floating dock, how about simply cleaning the hull and spraying it with anti-rust paint?" Nicholas said.
“Of course it’s no problem, we can help with it, but this cleanup work also costs money. We are all good friends, so just give us a cost price. How about 10 million?”
“Deal.” Nicholas nodded.
In any case, it is either domestic spending or mining of timber. Nikolai has also experienced the generosity of those weak countries and strong military customers who provide a package of projects. We have plenty of them to mine as they please, but for this warship, we have to get the best.
Of course, it means more to him. According to the previous rules, a large amount of money will enter his account.
Money is just a number if it is too much, but the more, the better. No one will dislike having less money.
“Woo!” The tugboat in the distance blew its whistle and saluted everyone.
“Woo!” The Shenzhou floating dock also sounded its whistle, and then rushed forward.
If we dock first, it will not be conducive to the work of the floating dock. It is most appropriate to simply complete the handover on the river, and then the floating dock will carry it to the shore.
The Shenzhou floating dock was responsible for transporting the 001 aircraft carrier back then. Its big belly can accommodate a 60,000 to 70,000-ton aircraft carrier. Now it is of course a piece of cake to welcome the Admiral Razaev.
It slowly drove out and started working one kilometer away from the dock.
The tugboat untied the cable and the work was over. The high-horsepower tugboat behind it has been very leisurely along the way, but if it encounters a critical moment, it can play a huge role and be used to save lives.
Several small tugs came over, adjusted the huge cruiser hull, and slowly aligned it in the direction of the floating dock.
The Shenzhou began to fill with water and sink, then approached the cruiser from underwater, slowly approached, and then wrapped it in it.
“Isn’t this too fast?” Nikolay on the shore looked at all this with some disbelief: “How did you adjust the ship?”
This kind of work requires great care, and it often takes three to five hours, or even a whole day. After all, a slight mistake would be the terrible result of a collision between two ships. Being hit by a ship of 25,000 tons is not a big deal. It feels so good, but maybe it will sink.
Now the docking has been completed in such a short time. The next step is to drain the water and lift the water out of the water. Isn't this too fast?
"Our floating dock was upgraded last year and an automated operating system was installed. During the rescue process, no human intervention is required and it operates completely automatically." Qin Tao said: "This not only speeds up the speed, but also There is a higher level of security.”
Nicholas swallowed and said: "Qin, our PD-50 floating dock has sunk and we need a brand new floating dock. Can you help us build one?"
"Of course there is no problem. As long as the funds are in place, construction can start at any time." Qin Tao said: "However, it is a bit wasteful for you to build a floating dock specifically for that aircraft carrier. You might as well drag it to us and let us refit it."
Nicholas smiled bitterly.
That's right, of course the progress can be guaranteed if you modify it, but the boss doesn't agree! If even the aircraft carrier is left to you to modify, then our country will be criticized and despised even more. Moreover, the transformation will also provide opportunities for the country. If it is all handed over to you, then the domestic shipbuilding industry of DaMao will be ruined.
Looking at his wry smile, Qin Tao said, "What, are you having difficulty?"
“Let’s talk about it later. Anyway, our aircraft carrier can last for a few more years.” Nikolai said.
The mid-term overhaul of an aircraft carrier takes at least ten years. Their aircraft carrier is not used much at ordinary times, so it will be fine for fifteen to twenty years.
Let's worry about the future matters later. Now, let's repair this cruiser first. If it can be repaired, the strength of the Pacific Fleet will increase a lot.
While the guys were chatting, the floating dock was slowly rising, and the cruiser sandwiched in the middle began to slowly emerge from the water, exposing the part below the waterline, which was even more rusty, and There are countless dirty things, which are all ocean plankton.
"It's time for this warship to be cleaned. After cleaning, it will definitely have a second life." Qin Tao said: "Don't worry, I will give you a warship with a brand new shell for 10 million US dollars! By the way, do you want to renovate the interior? The internal price will be more expensive, estimated at US$40 to 50 million."
Nikolai quickly shook his head. It is understandable to increase the price by 10 million, even if it is explained by inflation, but if the price is increased by 40 to 50 million, it is unexplainable. Besides, they need a brand new exterior, so they can drive out like this. To save face, the typical donkey dung eggs are bare on the outside and no one is looking at the renovation on the inside, so there is no need.
The bottom of the Admiral Razaev also left the water. This is the first time it has left the water since it was launched, completely exposing itself to the air. Water is still dripping on the hull, as if it is unwilling to leave the water. Like the embrace of the ship, the hull made a creaking sound, as if it was expecting something.
The floating dock of the Shenzhou sailed towards the shore, getting closer and closer, and finally reached the shore.
“Let’s go up and have a look.” Qin Tao said.
Hurrah, a large group of people followed Qin Tao and boarded the warship.
Nikolai frowned a little. This is the Type 1144 nuclear-powered cruiser. Is it appropriate for so many of you to come up? However, it's already here, and there's no point in trying to stop it now. After all, he has participated in the launching ceremony of the Eastern aircraft carrier. Now that a cruiser is launched on his side, it is normal for others to see it. (It was mentioned earlier that Nikolai was scolded for participating in the 002 launching ceremony. Isn’t it okay to invite foreign officers to participate in the launch of a warship?)
Fortunately, the cabins are all closed and guests cannot see inside.
Wu Shengli did not come, after all, it was inappropriate for someone of his level to come to see a dilapidated warship, but a lot of other naval officers came, including the commanders of the two aircraft carriers.
Li Yan stepped onto the warship and stood at the bow, looking at the vertical launchers behind.
Among the various modification plans, one of the most popular ones is to transform it into an arsenal ship. In fact, even without modification, it is already enough for an arsenal ship: hundreds of missiles are installed on the entire warship. Including 20 P-700 Granite supersonic anti-ship missiles, 4 SS-N-14 quartz anti-submarine missiles, 96 SA-N-6 Rif long-range ship-to-air missiles, and 128 SA-N-9 Blade short-range ship-to-air missiles missiles and 40 SA-N-4 short-range ship-to-air missiles.
Never in human history has a warship been built carrying so many missiles.
The largest missile is placed at the very back, which makes it more spacious. After all, the bow is narrow and gradually becomes wider toward the rear.
"Nicholas, your warship carries a relatively large number of missiles, but it has a big problem, that is, it is single." Qin Tao began to point out: "Each missile has its own dedicated launcher. It is flexible. If there is a need to carry other missiles, but it cannot be used due to problems with the launcher, when we finish modifying the power system and you go back to modify it, you should change it to a universal launcher."
The United States has been tinkering with vertical launchers since MK41, and the East has also begun to develop new vertical launchers. This is definitely a trend, but what about Lao Maozi? Of course we have to work hard in this direction.
“Universal launcher?” Nikolai’s tone was complicated: “Yes, we also want to use a universal launcher, but this research and development is a bit slow.”
Not just their cruiser, even the 22350 frigate, the reserved vertical launch unit, also hopes to have an advanced universal vertical launcher, but unfortunately this cannot be achieved overnight.
"You don't have it in the Navy, but you have it in the Air Force. The S-400 anti-aircraft missile developed by the Diamond Design Bureau has integrated various anti-aircraft missiles. Just transplant their launchers." Qin Tao began to give ideas. Anyway, idle time is idle. If we don't talk about something, we will go down soon.
The anti-aircraft missiles developed by the Diamond Design Bureau are still quite advanced. Just like the Su-27, they have good export prospects. They have been exporting since the S-300 era, and then developed more advanced systems. The NATO codename SA-21 Air defense missiles are their latest research and development results: the S-400 Triumph land-based long-range air defense missile system.
Although it is long-range, in addition to the 48N6DM long-range air defense missile with a range of 250 kilometers, this weapon system is also equipped with the 9M96 medium-range missile with a range of 50 kilometers and the 9M100 missile with a range of 15 kilometers. In this way, in the positions where the regional air defense system is deployed There is no need to arrange short-range missiles as bodyguards.
Among them, the technology of the medium-range missile comes from the R77. It uses terminal active radar guidance and does not need to illuminate the radar. It also has a special ability to start the deflection rocket in the launch tube. It does not need to rise to mid-air and then dive. It has the unique characteristics of Lao Maozi. barbaric and brutal methods.
As for short-range missiles, they can be arranged in the original launch tube in a pit with four bombs, and have excellent performance.
Such an excellent air defense missile must of course be transplanted to the navy's warships. Historically, this was called the bastion system, which was Lao Maozi's most advanced ship-based air defense system. Of course, it would not be completed until 2019.
Now Qin Tao's words will not have any promotion effect, it is just for fun.
“These anti-ship missiles occupy the largest space. With this space freed up, at least 80 anti-aircraft missiles can be deployed, further increasing the firepower density of this warship and realizing its performance as an arsenal ship.” Qin Tao continued to give instructions.
This P-700 anti-ship missile indeed occupies the largest space. Even though there are only twenty pieces, it actually occupies a larger space than the previous 96 pieces. If these anti-ship missiles are changed into air defense missiles, a lot can be deployed. Although this type of anti-ship missile has advanced performance, it has never been used, and no one knows its actual combat effect.
“We need powerful anti-ship capabilities.” Nicholas shook his head: “This missile launcher is our most important and must not be moved.”
“But this kind of anti-ship missile is indeed too big. Don’t you have a more advanced model? One that can be installed in a universal launcher. When needed, it can even be fully loaded with anti-ship missiles.”
"Yes, it's time to develop a new anti-ship missile." Nikolai murmured. They should have advanced models to replace the old ones. They can't always hold on to the weapons of the past. More than ten years ago, The weapons are already outdated.
What is advanced? Anti-ship ballistic missile? Nicholas had a thought in his mind and wanted to talk to Qin Tao about this, but after thinking about it, he decided not to. If he wanted to talk, it would be most cost-effective to purchase from the East, but the boss would not agree.
The guys stood on the deck, looking at the huge launch platform with emotion, but Li Yan frowned.
“With so many weapons deployed together, if they are hit by a missile, it may cause a chain reaction.”
This is just like a battleship. Once a battleship is hit by a missile, it will end badly. A battleship with thick armor will generally not sink because of one or two armor-piercing shells that penetrate it, but if it is hit at the location of the ammunition depot, it will cause the ammunition to sink. If it explodes, it will definitely explode into two pieces.
Is it appropriate to have so many missiles concentrated at the front?
"There are not many places where missiles can be placed. If it is a new design, it would be more appropriate to put half in the front and half in the middle and rear of the ship. However, no matter how many places are placed, this vertical launcher will be an unstable factor. If it is Even if they hit, the consequences will be the same, so we still have to focus on interception and try to intercept all anti-ship missiles," Qin Tao said.
The domestically produced 052C also placed the vertical launchers in the front, and the anti-ship missiles were placed next to the chimney at the back. Later, in the 052D, the anti-ship missiles in the back also became vertical launchers, and became a layout of front and rear vertical launchers. In the 055, the same is true, with the front part , the latter part, this is safer, and of course it also comforts the heart. After all, once it is really hit, even if only a dozen missiles' vertical launching devices are detonated, the warship cannot withstand it.
Warships of this era were all made of high-strength steel, and their hulls were very thin and could not withstand the power of ammunition explosions.
Since I couldn't stand it anyway, I just focused on interception, worked **** my internal skills, and enhanced my protective capabilities.
The guys watched for a long time, and finally started to walk back, walking along the sides of the ship. Along the way, you can see the AK-630 naval gun. This kind of naval gun is already an old acquaintance of the Eastern Navy. It was copied during surveying and mapping. This close-in defense gun is used on many domestic warships.
However, in recent years, with the domestically produced 730 naval guns entering service, this kind of naval gun has been eliminated. However, here at Lao Maozi, it is still the main close-in defense gun. On the huge cruiser, in order to improve the interception capability, it is directly installed Eight of them, two of them together, make the view of the mountain more spectacular.
"Starting from the No. 3 ship, the close-in defense artillery has been equipped with the CADS-N-1 close-in defense system, which is the Kashtan artillery-in-one system." Nikolai said: "This system was designed by Tula Instruments Developed by the Bureau, each set consists of 2 AK-630K 6-barreled 30mm naval guns and 8 9M11 anti-aircraft missiles. They are installed on the same base, receive the same fire control system information, and rotate and pitch at the same time, greatly improving the close defense capability. Enhancement is our most advanced close-defense weapon. After this warship completes the transformation of its power system, it will be dragged back to have its weapons transformed and replaced with Kashtan. You should not have a similar system yet. Do you have any ideas to import some from us? ?”
Qin Tao smiled and shook his head: "We don't have such a plan yet."
The integrated artillery and artillery system is a relatively ideal product. Anti-aircraft artillery has a fast firing rate but a short range. Missiles have a long range but have low anti-interference ability and high cost. Therefore, a system integrating the two has emerged. Surface-to-air missiles and anti-aircraft guns are combined to form an integrated artillery and missile system.
These systems have appeared in China before, and even directly mounted anti-aircraft missiles on both sides of anti-aircraft gun emplacements, but they were quickly eliminated.
Why?
The reasons are of course multifaceted. The combined missile and artillery systems need to be deployed together, which will increase the swing weight of the entire system, which will affect the rotation speed and pitch speed. This is a problem for equipment such as close-in defense guns that require rapid response. Drag the oil bottle.
At the same time, the time to attack the target is very short. The anti-aircraft guns and missiles do not necessarily fire one after another. There is probably only one chance, and the entire system still needs reaction time to switch from anti-aircraft guns to missiles. The smoke from the missile will affect the optical sighting device of the anti-aircraft gun, and the vibration of the anti-aircraft gun will affect the launch of the missile. These are all checks and balances.
Now that Dongfang already has the 730 close-in defense gun from Foreign Energy, the next development path is to urgently expand the firepower density to 11 tubes. As for changing it to an integrated artillery and artillery system? Before Qin Tao traveled to this world, there were indeed some design plans, but they were all for foreign trade and were used by foreign customers.
What is the use of combining artillery and artillery into one? Warships will be equipped with short-range missiles anyway. Especially in the future, after the Hongqi Ten is successfully developed, this kind of short-range missile will work better. Separating artillery and artillery is the way to go.
“We do not have qualified missiles, and we will not introduce a missile specifically for close-in defense artillery.” Qin Tao continued to explain.
Of course he can't say he doesn't like Lao Maozi's equipment, he has to use another way of saying it.
Nicholas nodded and said nothing more. He continued walking backwards and finally arrived at the stern of the ship.
“Where is the hangar?” someone asked.
General warships have a helicopter deck at the stern and a hangar in front of the deck, making it very convenient for helicopter takeoff and landing operations.
However, there is no hangar at the rear of the Kirov-class cruiser, only a wide helicopter deck, and then there is the AK-130 naval gun on the second deck. There is no hangar at the rear!
Even though there is a big hole in the front of the deck, it doesn't look like the hangar has been demolished. Is it like the modern class, with a simple hangar at the back? impossible.
"Our warship has a large displacement, so the hangar used is the same as the aircraft carrier, which is on the lower deck." Nicholas introduced: "The big hole in the front is actually the hole for the hangar elevator, but it is not big enough. , so we removed the **** on both sides, and then expanded the opening to lift the nuclear reactor out."
A warship with a displacement of 25,000 tons is too big! It's big enough to be operated like an aircraft carrier. After all, the Invincible-class aircraft carrier is only 20,000 tons.
The layout of the inboard lift has flip-up covers on both sides. The helicopters are usually placed in the lower hangar, which can accommodate up to three.
When maintenance is required, this opening can be used as a lifting opening for the internal power system.
Having never seen it, I simply can’t believe that a cruiser can be designed like this!
A 25,000-ton cruiser is just a cow! It's a pity that such a huge battleship was wasted.
Makarov and Babic stood on the second deck, looking down at the large hole next to the naval gun, with complicated eyes.
“Okay, let’s study the installation plan. We have to go down and take a look.” Qin Tao said.
(End of this chapter)