Chapter 348 Shikili’s transformation: Hedgehog

“Mr. Qin, I think this missile is unreliable.” On the way back, Yang Dawei and Qin Tao studied it.

"This kind of missile has a range of 40 kilometers, which sounds a bit nice, but it doesn't do anything else. Such a huge missile can only intercept targets with 5G overload. It cannot intercept targets with heights less than 500 meters. For warships "The biggest threat is the anti-ship missile flying at low altitude and skimming the sea. This thing cannot be intercepted at all, and it is as useless as a sea javelin."

The Seadart is the British's first-generation regional air defense missile. It stands out from the crowd with its 70-kilometer range, but what's the use? This kind of missile is completely powerless against the Exocet missile, which is why the Sherfield was caught.

 It's the 1990s, and Base 061 can still produce such a backward product. Damn it if it can be sold.

“Yeah, its performance is terrible, but we don’t have anything very good at the moment.”

 Qin Tao is of course most satisfied with the Hongqi-16 missile. He originally thought that an extended-range model was being studied and the prototype missile could be sold for export. However, the Navy regards the Hongqi-16 as a treasure.

 “How about Hongqi-61?” Yang Dawei asked.

“The Hongqi-61 has a range of only ten kilometers. It has not been tested in actual combat, and its performance is not as good as that of the Rattlesnake.” Qin Tao was also a little worried.

 Without suitable missiles, what is the main purpose of their foreign trade warships? It’s not even anti-submarine. It can’t be anti-ship, right?

“Mr. Qin, if the country does not allow us to use the Hongqi-16, can we find Lao Maozi and directly purchase their Schikili system and install it on our warships?” Yang Dawei continued.

The navy is not allowed to export weapons for their own use, so their purchase of third-party weapons is not within the navy's restrictions! Moreover, since Lao Maozi is willing to sell the modern class, he is also willing to sell the Schkili system!

Qin Tao's eyes lit up and he nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, you have a good idea."

"In this way, our foreign trade warship can have three different configurations, our own Kaishan air defense missile system, American-made air defense weapon systems, including MK41 launchers, and Lao Maozi's Shikili air defense missile system. It's just that It’s a pity that Lao Maozi’s Shikili air defense missile system cannot use vertical launchers.”

"Yes, they can't use it, but we do. The Navy won't let us use the Hongqi-16, but it's still no problem to use the missile launcher!" Qin Tao said with a smile on his face: "It seems , we need to go to Lao Maozi’s place!”

The last few times he went to Lao Maozi's place, he accepted the task of helping the navy. This time Qin Tao went to Lao Maozi's place just for himself.

 Win-win cooperation is also for Lao Maozi.

 Time was tight, so Qin Tao left as soon as he said it. Anyway, it was not a purchase at the moment, but just to reach a cooperation intention.

 Da Mao Domestic, Altair scientific research and production consortium.

"President Qin, you are welcome to visit us." Chief Designer Svetrov said with a smile: "Are you here for the Shikili air defense missile system we equipped on the 956 warship? I'm very sorry, those two 956 The destroyer is about to be completed and cannot be changed. If you continue to order the new 956 destroyer, it can be equipped with a new anti-aircraft missile system. Its range has been increased to 38 kilometers. We call it the Hedgehog."

hedgehog? Thirty-eight kilometers range? (There is also a saying that it is fifty kilometers. The Hero of East China feels a bit exaggerated, so let’s stick to this figure of thirty-eight kilometers.)

 Qin Tao's eyes suddenly lit up.

The Schkili system was put into use in the 1980s, and was initially used on the Type 956 destroyer. It is equipped with a 24-missile magazine at the front and rear and a MK13 single-arm tilt launcher. There are 6 illumination radars, forming 6 fire channels, which can intercept 6 targets at the same time.

As for its ship-to-air missiles, they use the same missiles as the ground-based air defense system, with a range of 24 kilometers.

However, after entering the 1990s, Lao Maozi improved this missile system, increasing its range and improving its ability to intercept sea-skimming attack missiles.

“How did you do it?” Qin Tao asked: “Did you lengthen the missile body?”

“The projectile body was only lengthened by 0.2 meters. A new solid rocket motor was used, so the range was effectively increased.” Svetrov said.

“If that’s the case, it should be easy to modify, right? Why can’t the two Type 956 destroyers we purchased be converted to use this kind of missile?”

  Qin Tao stopped the other party with just one sentence.

“Are you planning to sell us the old missiles in your inventory?”

"No, of course not." Svetrov shook his head: "This missile has also improved its flight method and flies a large arc trajectory. Therefore, the missile's control system has also undergone great changes, and mid-course commands need to be added. To correct the guidance system, the original system must be updated before it can be used."

I see!

The range of the missile has a great relationship with the flight route. Generally, semi-active radar-guided missiles must aim at the target at all times. If the target moves, the missile must move with it, otherwise the missile's warhead cannot receive the echo reflected by the target. , then it’s off target. If you fly like this, the range will naturally be very low.

If you fly in an arc and only follow the target when it is near the target, you can save a lot of fuel during the flight, which will inevitably greatly increase the range.

 The increase from 24 kilometers to 38 kilometers has a lot to do with the choice of flight route.

You can compare Shikili's 9M38M1 missile and the Standard 2 missile. The size, shutdown speed, etc. of the two missiles are similar, but the range of the Standard 2 missile is twice that of the former, just because of the different ballistic choices.

However, if the missile wants to fly in a large arc, it means that the missile cannot receive the target echo in the middle section, and must be able to receive commands from the rear, otherwise the hit rate will be horribly low.

 In this case, the entire system needs to be modified.

Qin Tao nodded: "We need detailed information."

Details?

Svetrov was a little embarrassed: "Mr. Qin, if you decide to continue purchasing the Type 956 destroyer, then we will naturally give you the detailed information, but now, you have not placed a deposit yet. I am very sorry that it is not convenient for us to The information is handed over to you."

"I'm sorry, I didn't make my purpose of coming clearly. This time, I'm not here on behalf of the navy, I'm here on behalf of our Mingzhou Group." Qin Tao looked at Svetrov: "We clearly Zhouzhou Group plans to launch an export-type frigate. On this frigate, we will be equipped with a special anti-aircraft missile system. We are attracted by your Schikili system. Yang Gong, take out the design drawing and let them have a look."

 It’s empty talk, you need to provide evidence.

Yang Dawei has been following Qin Tao everywhere these days. At the same time, he has also revised the design drawings on the road.

When the design drawing was shown in front of Svetrov, his eyes were filled with emotion. This warship looks so modern!

The superstructure is tilted inward, which is a tall stealth design. It even starts to tilt inward from the side of the ship. The integration is very clever. The top of the bridge and the flat-panel radar on the mast also look very familiar.

etc!

 Where is the launcher of the anti-aircraft missile?

Svetrov asked curiously: "Where is the launcher of the ship-to-air missile located?"

"At the bow of the ship, there are vertical launch silos here. We designed four sets of vertical launch devices, each with eight launch tubes. In this way, there are thirty-two vertical launch missiles on the warship, which can fully resist saturation strikes. role."

In fact, this design drawing was modified from the 054 frigate. The biggest change is the launcher. Nowadays, a round launcher is produced, but in this design drawing, a square one is used.

Svetrov then noticed the missile silo, and his tone was complicated: "This design of yours is wrong. After all, we don't have a vertical launch device!"

"If not, then hurry up and develop it." Qin Tao looked at Svetrov: "The future era will be vertical launch. Your ship-to-air missile system must also have vertical launch capability. OK!"

“In our country, the mature firing device now is the cold firing of the revolver, so it is inappropriate for you to design it in a square shape.”

"That was your previous launch method. Now, the international mainstream is the square thermal launch method." Qin Tao said: "Mr. Svetrov, we come here with sincerity. I hope you can also work hard and don't always It's pushing three and blocking four. You must solve these problems and develop advanced thermal emission devices. In this way, not only can we sell money with your equipment, but you can also use it on your own warships."

Svetrov was a little curious: "Are you so confident in our ship-to-air weapon system?"

"Of course." Qin Tao said: "The new warships built by the Mao Navy in the future, as well as your export warships, will all need this anti-aircraft missile to play a major role."

Svetrov shook his head: "Mr. Qin, I thank you for your importance to us, but we do not have such a need. You should know that the Navy has a mature S-300 system."

"Don't worry about money. At least you don't have gas turbines here!" Qin Tao said: "Think about it, after the separation, the gas turbines were assigned to Ermao. Are you willing to spend a high price to purchase gas turbines from Ermao? Navy Without gas turbines, you cannot build large warships. The only thing your navy can build in the future is frigates, and your Hedgehog anti-aircraft missiles are most suitable to be installed on frigates."

Da Mao does have a lot of anti-aircraft missiles, but some are big and some are small. Only Shikili ship-to-air missiles are most suitable for installation on frigates. In the next thirty years, the only thing Da Mao can produce is frigates. What else can Keely and his modified hedgehog hold?

Your missiles are to play a major role. How can you not improve them to be more powerful?

Svetrov's breathing slowly became faster. Qin Tao woke up the dreamer with his words!

"Your cold launch is outdated, and future development must be thermal launch. Therefore, when we plan to carry your air defense missile system and sell it to the outside world, we assume that it is a thermal launch system. I hope you can launch it in the shortest possible time. , come up with this kind of thermal emission system." Qin Tao said: "Your scientific research strength is the strongest. As long as you are willing to work hard, you will definitely be able to do the best."

  Keep it up, we support you mentally!

"Mr. Qin, we have always believed that cold launch has advantages!" Svetrov said: "Our cold launch can fall into the sea even if it encounters a dumb bomb. If the hot launch is activated and fails to launch, If you get out, the entire crater will be dangerous.”

“You don’t have confidence in your missiles? What is the dud rate of your missiles?” Qin Tao asked.

 Svetrov fell silent.

 What is the probability of this being a dud? He couldn't tell! However, there must be some, and it has something to do with the production batches. After the collapse of the Red Empire, the missiles produced must have a high dud rate.

 But he can't say it. If he did, wouldn't he be discrediting his country's weapons?

"In April this year, we need to take this system to the Asian Defense Exhibition. Therefore, we need to get detailed information about this missile and improve our warship design accordingly, so that we can gain user recognition at the defense exhibition. This way we can join forces." Qin Tao said: "Mr. Svetrov, what do you think?"

Svetrov thought for a moment and then said: "Our superiors have authorized us to export this missile, so if you want to use it to equip your foreign trade warships, there is no problem. The current price is 15 million US dollars. One set, excluding missiles, costs US$450,000 per missile.”

Qin Tao stretched out his hand: "Mr. Svetrov, let us wish you happy cooperation in advance! I have a hunch that we can sell at least two warships, and you will also sell two systems and a large number of missiles. , so please give us the detailed information immediately and quickly improve the launcher. If this defense exhibition is delayed, you will have to wait two years!"

Svetrov also shook hands: "Okay, Mr. Qin, your purchasing and sales are first-class. We believe in you and this cooperation will be very pleasant."

Yang Dawei's heart was full of excitement.

 With Lao Maozi’s modified missiles, they can definitely attract attention at defense exhibitions!

 Thirty-two units of vertical launchers and a Hedgehog missile system with a range of 38 kilometers, which can intercept both aircraft and missiles. The combat effectiveness of the entire warship is definitely higher than the version used by the Navy!

It’s not the Hongqi-16 anyway. The Navy can only look at it with envy. Moreover, getting the specific technical data means that relevant units can also use these data to improve the Hongqi-16!

 The improved Hongqi-16 may be better than the Hedgehog system. After all, domestic electronic technology is very advanced!

But, why does Mr. Qin always insist on thermal emission? We obviously already have a cold launch device!

"Mr. Qin, we need to report the news and get approval from our superiors. Please wait for now. I will definitely get back to you in a day or two."

The exchange ended like this, and several people returned to the hotel. Yang Dawei couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Qin, do you insist on Lao Maozi's thermal emission?"

"Of course, leave this kind of troublesome thing to Lao Maozi. This can also relieve some pressure on my wife." Qin Tao said: "Also, when I get the information, I will give it to my wife immediately. One serving.”

Xu Zhengyang and Yang Dawei are both our own people, so it’s okay to show affection openly and honestly.

 Qin Tao really feels sorry for Zhao Ling. She has a child in her belly and can no longer fight. However, the modification work of Hongqi-16 is very busy.

 Qin Tao had to find a way to help solve the problem.

Although this meeting happened to be just in time, Qin Tao must strive to maximize his interests.

"Mr. Qin, I mean, why do you insist on thermal emission?" Yang Dawei was helpless. Mr. Qin didn't understand what he meant. He was asking a technical question, not a family life issue.

“Of course, thermal emission is simple.”

"What's simple? For cold emission, just a tube is enough. For thermal emission, you need to design a complicated exhaust duct. Over time, the inside will be ablated and have to be replaced." Yang Dawei certainly knows all these advantages and disadvantages. It's clear.

 Cold launch, the launch tube is directly installed, it is fully equipped, and it is replaced with a new set after use. Yang Dawei was very puzzled by Qin Tao's insistence.

“Yes, it is necessary to design a complicated exhaust duct, but the missile flies out by itself from inside!” Qin Tao said.

 “That’s right, yes, so what?”

 “What, you still don’t understand?”

Yang Dawei shook his head.

“The missile flies by itself. Today it is 9M38, tomorrow it is Reeve-M, the day after tomorrow it is C802, and the day after tomorrow it is torpedo…”

Yang Dawei opened his eyes wide.

 What is the biggest advantage of thermal emission? Of course, it’s about versatility. As long as the size of the launcher is designed, anything smaller than this size can be stuffed in!

 Cold launch can only be used exclusively, while hot launch allows various missiles to fly out on their own, which greatly increases flexibility.

 Anti-aircraft, anti-submarine, anti-ship, you can stuff whatever you want. Small-sized ones can have two bombs in one hole, or even four bombs in one hole. Large-sized ones have to wait.

 After arriving, the 10,000-ton 055 is available, and the size of the launch silo is large enough. Even specialized anti-ship ballistic missiles can be stuffed into it. I wonder if the enemy is afraid of it?

“Of course, what you said makes sense. Cold launch also has the advantages of cold launch. Therefore, in the future, we can develop a special vertical launch system with hot and cold co-racks.”

 Having an unexpected harvest today, Qin Tao is in a good mood, so he talks more.

 “Hot and cold share the same frame?”

"Yes, we use a concentric circle design. Specifically, we set up a launch tube with a smaller diameter than the launch silo in the launch silo, and install the missile that matches the launch tube in the launch tube. The gap between the inner and outer tubes, That is the exhaust duct for hot launch, so there is no need for a special and complex smoke exhaust device. At the same time, it can also be used for cold launch, using gas to pop the missile in the sealed launch tube out of the launch silo, and then igniting it for launch. Such flexibility Improved a lot again.”

 The Chinese are the best at inventing and creating, and often combine the advantages of the East and the West to create better equipment.

“Then, why didn’t you mention this launcher directly?” Yang Dawei was a little curious.

"It's useless for a four-thousand-ton frigate." Qin Tao said: "What we have to solve now is the Hongqi-16 launcher. There is no need to consider the versatility. I just want my wife to Just take it easy.”

Xu Zhengyang looked at Qin Tao with complicated eyes. He knew that what Qin Tao said was true. The reason was as simple as that. He simply wanted to reduce Zhao Ling's burden.

If he told Zhao Ling all about the cold and heat, then Zhao Ling would definitely think about it. In this special period, she can't think too much about things.

 Let Lao Maozi study things like thermal launch. They were the ones who made the missiles anyway.

the next day.

"Mr. Qin, our superiors have fully agreed to the plan you proposed, and have also instructed us to fully cooperate with your project." Svetrov said: "But at the same time, our superiors have also instructed us that we hope you can use the design drawings of the warship. Leave it to us so that the improved design can be completed faster.”

Qin Tao smiled.

These old fools are indeed shrewd enough. If they want information on their modified missiles, they will ask for the design drawings of their warships.

“Of course this is impossible.” Qin Tao immediately refused.

"Why?"

“If I give it to you, then we may see exactly the same design plan at the Asian Defense Exhibition.” Qin Tao said: “We are only here to seek cooperation, not to cultivate competitors.”

Qin Tao spoke very directly and was not polite at all.

“Don’t worry, it’s definitely not the case. We just want to help you make the design of the ship more perfect. We have a first-class design bureau and have designed many advanced warships. How can we plagiarize your design drawings?”

"I appreciate your kindness, but we believe in our own strength and can complete the modification design of all equipment." Qin Tao said: "If you plan to ask for our design drawings, then please pay for it. Buy it, or ask the person behind the scenes to pay for it. Ah San is interested, right?"

“Mr. Qin, do you know everything?” Svetrov asked in surprise.

This guy was cheated as soon as he cheated! Qin Tao was also filled with emotion, Ah San was really interested!

In the 1990s, Asan's original frigates were already very old. They urgently needed to purchase brand new frigates to expand their naval strength. Although they had a good relationship with the West, the prices in the West were too high, so they chose It is still a plan to purchase some Western equipment and then install it on the warships produced by Da Mao.

This is how the Type 11356 frigate came about. This is also the first frigate with a stealth appearance of the Asan Navy. However, it was already 1998 when the project officially started, and it has only entered service in the 21st century.

Now, Asan is also looking for an advanced frigate that has a stealth appearance, but Damao has no technical reserves and has to start from scratch. If there are design drawings for reference, the design will undoubtedly be completed faster and better.

 So, they wanted to get the design drawings from Qin Tao, but of course, Qin Tao would not agree.

 (End of this chapter)