Chapter 298 Lao Ba needs advanced frigates

 When it comes to a warship, some people will always talk about how advanced the radar is, how many vertical launch units it has, how fast it can run, etc.

 Few people would say what kind of combat command system it has. Because many people don't know how warships are commanded.

In movies and TV series, the captain stands majestically on the bridge. In front of him is a standing helmsman responsible for steering, and next to him is a first mate holding a telescope. Then, the captain can issue various orders.

This was indeed the case during the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894, but now that we have entered the information age, this method of command has long been outdated.

The Type 051 destroyer still uses a simple mechanical commander, but now the 051C, which is under construction, has begun to use a more modern command system.

 An advanced combat command system requires strong integration capabilities, which can combine various subsystems together to allow warships to exert stronger strength.

 A row of computer screens, a row of keyboards, and a row of soldiers sitting there looking at the screens and typing on the keyboards are a modern combat command system.

Since the most important task of the 051C is to use the S-300 missile above to shoot down the invading enemy, its combat command system is expanded around the combat command system of the air defense missile.

In addition to air defense, it also has anti-submarine and anti-ship capabilities, all integrated together to give it complete command capabilities.

Of course, relying solely on the research and development capabilities of the Mingzhou Shipyard is not enough. While the 051C destroyer was being built, this system was under development, and at the same time, it also received help from the 709th and 723rd Institutes.

 Before the outfitting of the 051C destroyer, this system had been developed.

Therefore, in the design of the new air defense frigate, Qin Tao also boldly transplanted this system. This is the modern warship combat command system!

"Our command system adopts a distributed and open system architecture, so it has strong transplantation capabilities during the design stage. Now, we can completely transplant it from the S-300 missile system to the Hongqi-16 missile System, it is a high-speed local area network connected through optical fiber as a communication line. Through centralized command, comprehensive organization, and three-level management, it integrates all above-water and underwater detection, countermeasures systems, weapons and equipment as well as communications and data on the ship. The links work together.”

"In the future, we will further integrate data links to achieve communication and navigation, identification of friend or foe among the entire fleet, and even coordination with bases and aviation forces." Qin Tao continued: "This is also why we use open Due to the fully decentralized architecture, this method has the advantages of high information sharing, fast information transmission rate, high compatibility with systems and equipment, and future expansion and upgrades are quite easy."

“In other words, our warships will have a smart mind in the future?” Someone on the rostrum made this statement.

"You can say that."

"You have such a good thing, why don't you take it out in advance? I suggest that the Navy immediately organize personnel to identify it. If it can really achieve the magic you said, it will be a cross-generation product. We can name it ZKJ- 5. The combat command system is one generation ahead of the current one!”

 Why not take it out in advance? There has to be something at the bottom of the box! Moreover, this system was developed to prepare for future Aegis battleships. Without this advanced system, it would really be impossible to adapt to a system like Star of the Sea.

 Qin Tao is complacent.

Wang Hongmin's heart has completely sunk to the bottom. Now, he already knows that his shipyard has no hope at all.

 Hongqi-16, four diesel engines, multiple rapid-fire guns, and this combat command system, this frigate is an era ahead of the existing ones! Moreover, except for the anti-aircraft missiles, the quotation is the same as that of Huatingdong Shipyard!

“Such a combat system requires strong data processing capabilities, right?” Wang Hongmin asked. This was not because he was nitpicking, but just out of curiosity.

“Yes, in the test, we used a single-board 6UVMERISC processor, which can already process this data. In the future, when the amount of data is large, it can be upgraded. This upgrade capability is our most important performance.”

“Wait, what, a RISC processor? Are you using a commercial processor?”

"Yes, the military processors we manufacture ourselves are not very powerful at present. Without qualified high-speed computers, our modern command system will not be possible. Even a one-second delay in calculation time may cause leads to failure.”

 This is the only regret, and at the same time, it is also a technical necessity.

Take the United States for example. It was indeed developed by itself at the beginning. It initially used two Univac1219 computers to command and control the "Beagle", "Brass Knight" and "Tatar" air defense systems. However, when it developed to When it came to the Aegis system, the Americans realized that it would be a waste of effort to build it themselves. After they reluctantly built the AN/UYK-44 system, they never built it again and directly moved commercial minicomputers into warships. It was easy to use and still useful. Affordable.

Therefore, after entering the 1990s, the U.S. Navy simply stopped the development of military computers and proposed the COTS system plan, striving to replace the military UYK43/44 with commercial computer hardware that meets specifications.

Lao Maozi's electronic system has always been backward, so he started to use discrete systems. After the collapse of the Red Empire, Da Mao built several 11356 frigates for Asan, using a lot of Western equipment on them, which was an eye-opener. So, again Several 11356M frigates have been built for their own use. This set of warships uses the specially developed "Requirement-M" combat command system, which is also a combat command system developed based on commercial computers.

So, whether you accept it or not, this is a trend. If you don’t like it and it is not purely military, then come up with a set that can be used and let us install it!

"However, this will be dangerous." Wang Hongmin spoke nervously: "During the war two years ago, the US military installed a virus in the printer in advance, and then paralyzed the entire air defense system!"

Hearing Wang Hongmin’s words, Qin Tao was surprised: “Who did you listen to?”

"Zhang Zhong! His program said in great detail that this is cyber warfare, information warfare, and computer hackers are pervasive!"

Qin Tao felt like he was trapped in a cocoon. He discovered Zhang Zhong's talent, and then he could deceive people everywhere, so now he has to bear the consequences of being deceived.

Printer virus is a magical thing, but as long as you know the principles of computers and printers, you will understand that this is nonsense.

If in the 21st century, there are network printers, then the printers can be directly connected to the Internet, and indeed they can spread viruses, but this is only the 1990s! The printer must be connected to the computer, and the connecting cable is not even a USB interface, but a 25-pin D-type interface. This interface is almost exclusively used by printers, so many people also call it the print port.

The printer does communicate with the computer and tells the computer that it is ready, but the main thing is to receive the information from the computer. This thing can spread viruses, so **** it.

Looking at all the anti-virus software, which one has a dedicated printer virus scanning method?

 Zhang Zhong is so deceptive!

Qin Tao was a little dumbfounded, but he could only continue to educate everyone and explain that this printer virus was impossible.

"Of course, we use some imported processors, and these processors may indeed have backdoors. However, as long as we use our own operating system, even if they leave backdoors, we will not be able to find them at all. Not even."

Those hackers usually use system vulnerabilities to invade. Some of them are even test channels that were originally left by the designers of the computer company during testing, but they just forgot to turn them off when they were launched.

They use the processing power of commercial computers, but the specific operation and software must be written by themselves. In this case, it is very difficult for the other party to invade.

 Furthermore, through what channel did the other party invade? Although a fiber optic network is laid inside the warship, it is impossible for hackers to board their warship. The most they can do is invade the data link. That is not what Qin Tao has to consider. That is the work of the relevant personnel who study the data link. .

Qin Tao can only give some popular science about network security to reassure everyone.

If you have one, of course you can use your own. After that, Loongson 3A was used, but now, there is no condition at all!

Originally, this bidding meeting lasted for one day, but as it approached noon, the meeting had already obtained a clear result. Mingzhou’s plan was unanimously approved!

"After the review of all the judges at the meeting, the Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group's plan is the most suitable for the future development of frigates of our navy. Therefore, I declare that the Mingzhou plan equipped with Hongqi-16 and a displacement of nearly 4,000 tons has won. It will It will be named Type 054!" The leader who presided over the meeting solemnly announced the result.

  In the past, you could add letters and numbers after 053 to name it, but now this model is too different from the previous one to add it directly, so it needs to be named with a new number.

 Everything is brand new, including the power system, air defense missile system, radar, command system, etc. This warship will become the main warship of the navy in the future!

“The Navy will first place an order for three warships, and more project orders will be added later!”

Even if the Navy regards 054 as its main force in the future, it is still limited by military expenditures. Therefore, it can only order three ships first. For Mingzhou Shipyard, these three orders are completely affordable.

“Thank you leaders for your trust in us. After the first 051C is launched, we will build the first 054 frigate on the vacated slipway. Please rest assured, leaders, we will not let the navy down!”

Yang Dawei and others returned to Mingzhou with excitement. Then, he met Pu Douxuan who had been waiting for Qin Tao for several days.

“Gong Yang, may I ask, has Mr. Qin come back yet?” After seeing Yang Dawei, Pu Douxuan hurriedly came up and asked.

He came to Mingzhou with an ulterior motive. He had to see Qin Tao before he could say what he said. Otherwise, the people here would probably beat him out.

 However, after waiting and waiting, Mr. Qin was really busy!

“Mr. Qin didn’t come back with us.”

“Then if I go to the capital, can I find him?”

“I don’t know. Mr. Qin may have gone abroad again after he separated from us.”

 What, going abroad?

 Pu Douxuan was extremely disappointed. Is there such a shipyard leader? Always not in his own factory, but wandering around outside!

"If you have any questions, you can tell us. I, Cong Gong, and Factory Director Qin can help convey it."

In fact, everyone already knew what Pu Douxuan's purpose was here, but they just didn't reveal it. If Pu Douxuan wants to say something, they will answer it, they will definitely help convey it, they will definitely take it seriously, and their attitude must be sincere, and then, then Just treat it like a fart.

“It would be better to say these words directly to Mr. Qin.” Pu Douxuan still hesitated and did not dare to say it directly.

Then we can only continue to wait.

 What is Qin Tao doing?

 He is indeed going abroad, but this time the team is a little special.

Zheng Ming, who was in charge of equipment in the navy, led the team. Wang Hongmin led a few of his men as the main force. As for Qin Tao, he became a soy sauce.

 Everyone went to the southwestern neighbor of the motherland, Laoba.

In the past few years, Qin Tao has traveled to several countries, but this is the first time he has not been to Lao Ba, who has the strongest relationship with his motherland.

Wang Hongmin felt a little nervous.

 “Can Lao Ba take a fancy to our frigate?”

"Of course." Qin Tao said: "Look at what the Laoba Navy has on hand now. Those old warships cannot support their navy at all. They need advanced frigates to fight against Asan. .”

Pakistan has a long and narrow land, and its southern coastline is not long. Moreover, due to their economic problems, their navy's ships are old and their combat effectiveness is quite low.

“But they only like British products. I heard that they plan to buy all the Type 21 frigates in the hands of the British.”

"That was before. In the future, they will choose the advanced products we produce." Qin Tao is very sure about this: "Besides, the type 21 is useless to buy. We can compare it with Lao Ba. Let them know that choosing our frigate is the most appropriate choice.”

 Whether it is the army or the air force, Lao Ba has purchased a large number of Chinese-made weapons. However, there is no such precedent for the navy. Except for building a supply ship for Lao Ba in the 1980s, it has never entered Lao Ba's naval market.

 Due to historical reasons, Lao Ba's navy admires the British navy very much, so most of their procurement projects come from the United Kingdom.

Even if a Chinese-made warship wants to enter the Laoba market, it will be very difficult. After all, the performance is too poor!

 Before 053H2G, although the navy's frigates were called guided missile frigates, they only had anti-ship missiles, and relied on artillery for air defense. Damn if I could accept this kind of useless thing.

 It’s different now! The newly designed 053H3 can definitely meet the needs of the Laoba Navy.

“Mr. Qin, thank you for showing so much care to us, a loser.” Wang Hongmin said.

He is indeed very grateful. Although bidding is still difficult for them to accept, the Navy has already issued instructions that all weapons systems in the future will be purchased through bidding. There was no cheating on Mingzhou's side, and they won justly.

As losers, they should leave the game in despair, but Qin Tao gave them a lot of support. He not only made suggestions, but also came with them in person!

 Mr. Qin is definitely a good hand in doing business with foreign countries! Along the way, he kept cheering them up.

 Why does Qin Tao want to follow? Of course it's on the way.

A shipload of Scud missiles obtained from Nikolai is on its way to Parthia. Qin Tao and this arms sales team came over and completed the sales task. It is estimated that the Scud missiles will have arrived at the port. By that time , Qin Tao went to find the Anxi people again, the time was just right.

"Director Wang, you're welcome. We are bidding domestically to provide better weapons for the navy. However, externally, we are still good brothers and good friends. We have gradually become stronger through competition and have brought our own shipbuilding industry to the forefront. Once the industry develops, we can make money from foreigners together," Qin Tao said.

Wang Hongmin nodded, feeling extremely moved.

 Southern Pakistan, the largest port, Karachi.

It has entered May, and a heat wave is blowing from the Indian Ocean, making the whole city seem a bit sultry.

In the spacious and bright conference room, a yellowish air conditioner is working, blowing cool air over and making the conference room feel very comfortable.

"On behalf of the Pakistani Navy, I welcome you all. China is our good friend. I heard you brought good things this time?" Mahmud, a senior official of the Pakistani Navy, said.

"Yes, we have brought the most advanced and powerful new frigate. Its weapons and equipment are the same as the Type 052 destroyer we are currently building, but the price is very cheap." Zheng Ming and Mahmoud opposite, They were considered old friends who had met many times, so he was the first to introduce them.

 Then, Wang Hongmin opened the box he brought. It was a simulation model about one meter in length!

 This is also Qin Tao's idea. In order to make it more intuitive, it is best to introduce it with a model.

Sure enough, when this model was placed in the center of the conference room, the Pakistani naval officers present immediately opened their eyes wide.

“Is that a Sea Sidewinder missile ahead?”

“The equipment of eight anti-ship missiles is indeed good and powerful enough.”

“There is also a helicopter landing platform at the back. When did Dongfang’s frigates start carrying helicopters?”

 The crowd's amazement gave Wang Hongmin confidence, and he began to introduce the entire warship to everyone.

From the naval gun in the front to the helicopter deck in the back, everything was introduced, just like the introduction at Huanglou.

Hearing Qin Tao shake his head helplessly, what did you introduce in Huanglou?

 Price, price! From the beginning, prices have been regarded as magic weapons. Now here, why do you only introduce data and not prices?

 “Cough, cough.” Qin Tao coughed twice.

Wang Hongmin turned his head.

“Director Wang, how about I add a few points?”

Wang Hongmin nodded.

"We heard that the United Kingdom is selling their six Type 21 frigates to your navy as a package. With all due respect, it would be a complete waste if you choose those second-hand frigates." Qin Tao said: "Those of them The warship has been floating on the sea for decades, especially in harsh winds and waves like the Atlantic Ocean. The service life of the ship's hull has been greatly affected, and it is estimated that there are cracks in some places."

“At the beginning, when the British were building it, in order to save costs, they used a merchant ship plan. The superstructure was still made of aluminum alloy. Not to mention anti-ship missiles, it would probably be sunk by a large-caliber artillery shell.”

 Get to the point!

 If they want to sell their own frigates, then they have to compete. Who should they compete with? Of course it is a second-hand British warship!

"That batch of frigates also received a lot of bad reviews in the eyes of the British Navy. They called this warship the worst design and the most failed warship in the world." Qin Tao said: "In the war more than ten years ago In the battle, these warships also fully demonstrated their disadvantages. All eight warships participated in the battle and two were sunk. Think about it, what is the point of buying such warships? Once a war really breaks out, such warships will Do warships dare to go to the battlefield?"

"Take the air defense system as an example. This type of warship uses Seacat surface-to-air missiles. This type of air defense missile designed in the 1960s has a maximum range of only 5.5 kilometers and is subsonic. It can only intercept an aircraft at most. Faced with Modern anti-ship missiles have no capabilities at all." Qin Tao said: "In war, this kind of missile has no effect!"

"Look at our warships. They are equipped with Sea Sidewinder missiles. This missile can not only intercept aircraft, but also intercept missiles, especially missiles that fly at low altitudes and skim the sea. After we introduced them, we have tested them many times. If two salvos are fired, the interception accuracy can reach almost 100%. As a frigate, it must have this ability to be competent."

“As for anti-ship, we are equipped with C802 missiles. With the cooperation of ship-based helicopters, it has a range of more than 100 kilometers, which is incomparable to British frigates.”

Although the YJ-81 was still used during the domestic bidding, since it is exported, of course the taller C802 must be installed. Without a range of more than 100 kilometers, can it be called an advanced anti-ship missile?

"Our newly built warship will be able to serve for at least thirty years after entering your navy. Compared with the outdated Type 21 frigate, I think that even if we don't count the lifespan, just in terms of combat effectiveness, a ship like ours will , which is equivalent to three Type 21 frigates!”

"Yes, we also know that the Type 21 frigate is very poor, and three of them are not as good as this one. However, the Type 21 frigate is cheap! The price quoted to us by the British is 12 million US dollars, and we can never find it again. The price is lower than this." Mahmoud said.

"Your Excellency Mahmoud, you are wrong. This advanced frigate of ours is a brand-new warship with three times the performance of the Type 21 frigate. The price is also three times that of the Type 21 frigate. The British side is not 12 million US dollars per ship. ? Then ours is a ship worth 36 million U.S. dollars, how about it?"

"Everyone, I believe that you need advanced frigates, not second-hand junk! The frigates produced in China have advanced performance, high quality and low price!"

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