Chapter 514: Ballistic missiles hitting moving targets at sea

“That ghost ship disappeared?” Swift smoked a cigar while looking through the porthole at the flight deck below, where an F-18 Hornet was undergoing takeoff training, and the deck was filled with steam.

“Yes, it disappeared. It should have disappeared last night. I don’t know where it went.”

 Swift had a smile on his face: "It's really a ghost ship. Where will it appear?"

 At this moment, he was still very relaxed.

 This evening.

“In order to adapt to the development of the times and to better fulfill our mission, we solemnly announce that on March 9, we will conduct an anti-ship ballistic missile test launch in the sea area: 121 degrees east longitude and 23 degrees north latitude..."

 Anti-ship ballistic missile!

As soon as this news was announced, the whole world was shocked.

Just that night, after the news passed, Zhang Zhong said that the program had started. This program was originally broadcast on Channel 7, but tonight, it was specially moved to one program, so that it would be broadcast not only across the country, but even around the world. You can all watch this special episode.

 Zhang Zhong is particularly excited today.

"Hello everyone, welcome to the show Zhang Zhongshuo. Our special program is about Zhang Zhongshuo anti-ship ballistic missile. Today, the guest we specially invited is a foreigner. Now, let us welcome Xie Mr. Mikhatov!”

An old man with gray hair sat there, waved to say hello to the camera, and then started chattering.

 But his tone was lowered, and a simultaneous interpreter's voice overpowered his voice.

"Hello everyone, I'm very happy to discuss anti-ship ballistic missiles with you." Semikhatov swallowed and calmed down his excitement: "As early as 1961, the 385th Special Design Bureau also The current Makeev State Missile Center and the 7th Central Design Bureau, which is now the Arsenal Design Bureau, started the development of two new missile systems at the same time, and planned to equip them in the 18th Central Design Bureau, which is now the Arsenal Design Bureau. On the Type 667 ballistic missile nuclear submarine designed by Ruby Design Bureau. According to the vision of the 385th Special Design Bureau, this missile system is divided into models for submarines and models for surface ships. Later, the 17th Central Design Bureau, which is now the The Northern Design Bureau has specially designed multiple ship-carrying plans called long-range strike ships, which is the Red Empire’s ballistic missile attack aircraft carrier plan.”

“Many people will find it strange when we talk about this system. After all, ballistic missiles hit fixed targets, and it will be very difficult to hit moving targets at sea.” Semikhatov has gradually relaxed and talked endlessly.

"At that time, our 592 Scientific Research Institute proposed two solutions. One was equipped with a seeker that actively sought at the end of the flight, and the other was an active seeker supplemented by a semi-active seeker. However, it is a pity. , the Type 667 submarine was discontinued, so the ballistic missile system was also cancelled, but its research results were used in the subsequent Р-27К anti-ship ballistic missile."

"The Red Empire is a history that reminds us. In this country, there were a variety of advanced weapons that made us look stunned, such as the Caspian Sea Monster, such as the Polar Space Laser Weapon, such as this P-27K anti-ship ballistic missile, thanks to the collapse of the Red Empire, we can decrypt these super weapons, now, please give a detailed introduction by Mr. Semikhatov."

"Yes, that empire has disappeared. Otherwise, these will remain secrets forever. Since the anti-ship ballistic missile project has been discontinued, I can tell the inside story about it. Please look at a photo here. "

A photo appeared on the TV lens. There was a man on it, it was Semikhatov. He was standing on the left side of the photo. On the right side of the photo, there was a cross that was taller than his body. There are three large hemispheres and three small hemispheres on one side, which looks very unique.

"Everyone must be curious about what this is. I can introduce it to you." The camera continued to switch to Semikhatov: "This is the result of our scientific research, the most important cross passive navigation antenna. Using this antenna, we It can receive the signal of the aircraft carrier formation on the sea, and then adjust the course of the warhead based on the signal, so that when the warhead finally lands over the enemy aircraft carrier, the error will be guaranteed to be within two kilometers."

“Before launch, we used advanced ocean reconnaissance satellites to lock the target. When the missile flew over, the target maneuvered at most about fifty kilometers at sea. Therefore, when the warhead fell, it was enough to adjust to sufficient accuracy.”

"I'm sorry, let me interrupt." Zhang Zhong said: "We know that the length of the aircraft carrier is only more than three hundred meters, and the accuracy of your missiles is within two kilometers, so how can you guarantee that it will hit the target?"

"Relying on our nuclear warheads." Semikhatov said calmly: "It will explode in the sky above the enemy. In this case, one of our anti-ship ballistic missiles can kill the entire enemy aircraft carrier formation."

“It’s really simple and crude!” Zhang Zhong said: “Then haven’t you developed a more precise method?”

"Based on the technology at the time, this was still difficult. With our electronic technology, it was difficult to be precise enough to directly attack physically." Semikhatov said: "However, now the East has this With this technology, as long as we replace our passive radiation seeker with an active radar seeker, enter the atmosphere, and when the radar is turned on when diving down, the target can be captured more accurately. In that case, even without any The warhead, just by impact, can directly smash through the target at a speed of more than ten Mach."

Compared with other weapons, one of the most outstanding features of ballistic missiles is their high speed!

When this kind of weapon swoops down, its speed is a full dozen Mach. If it is an intercontinental ballistic missile, it will even exceed Mach 20. The speed will bring huge energy. It can destroy the target just by physical impact, just like three Just like water droplets in the physical world.

When Semikhatov described this, a simulation animation appeared on the screen. A ballistic missile flying from outer space crashed down from space. Its warhead emitted electromagnetic waves and shot towards the formation on the sea. Then after receiving it, adjust the trajectory and steadily aim at the target and hit it.

It fell on the huge warship and smashed directly from the aviation deck to the bottom!

The entire warship also twisted and deformed as the missile fell, as if a piece of wood had been broken from it, with both sides tilted upward, looking very miserable.

“Why did the Red Empire finally give up on such a powerful weapon instead of continuing to study it?” Zhang Zhong asked this question.

“In the Red Empire, advanced weapons do not attract attention. Various factors must be considered. Taking our weapon as an example, the biggest problem is that it will seriously hinder the construction of our navy.”

“I’m curious, what does this have to do with your naval construction?”

"In the 1950s and 1960s, our country advocated the omnipotent theory of missiles, believing that missiles were enough to achieve all strategic goals, and there was no need to develop an ocean-going fleet. After the Cuban Missile Crisis, we were stimulated and began to develop surface ships. . And now, if there is a missile that can easily destroy the entire enemy fleet, then the surface ships of our navy will have no meaning in existence. Therefore, it is a pity that this plan was canceled due to such concerns. "

The entire program was not long, shortened to twenty minutes. However, the program was condensed and sublimated. Almost every question and every answer touched the hearts of the audience.

The enemy's aircraft carrier formation is powerful. How to launch an attack on the enemy's aircraft carrier formation?

 Saturation attack by long-range anti-ship missiles, or ballistic missiles against aircraft carriers?

 Both have their own characteristics, and the biggest advantage of the latter is that it cannot be guarded against!

 The characteristic of ballistic missiles is that it is difficult to intercept!

 In the 1991 war, the Patriot missiles stole the show and majestically intercepted Scud missiles. However, the Scud missiles were just ballistic missiles with a range of 300 kilometers, and their falling speed was less than Mach 5!

 The falling speed of medium-range ballistic missiles has reached Mach 10. So far, no weapon in the world can intercept such missiles!

At present, the world's most advanced air defense missile is a newcomer in the "Standard II" medium-range missile family: the dual-mode Standard-2Block IIIB missile. This missile incorporates a set of auxiliary infrared sensors, and the missile has both operational efficiency and adaptability. Improvement was started in 1995, and live-fire testing was carried out in April 1996.

As for the one that can intercept ballistic missiles, it is the Standard 2BlockⅣ extended-range type. It is based on the Standard-2 and adds a booster. It has a maximum range of 185 kilometers and a maximum shooting height of 24,000 meters. This BlockIVA type is specially designed to intercept ballistic missiles. It is used to intercept ballistic missiles, but the first test launch was not until 1998.

At present, there is no technical means to intercept ballistic missiles! It is a killer move against aircraft carriers!

With this old man as a guest, everyone can guess that the Oriental ballistic missiles' equipment for attacking aircraft carriers should be developed based on the old man's technology.

Moreover, the most important improvement is that the warhead no longer uses nuclear warheads, but uses direct impact!

This requires extremely high precision. Can Easterners achieve this level of technology?

 Everyone has doubtful eyes.

 After all, Dongfang has only developed in recent years. Dongfang's navy has no foundation, and the navy is focused on this foundation.

Looking at the target sea area with doubtful eyes, countless reconnaissance satellites also looked there.

What happened there?

 Ghost ship!

The ghost ship that suddenly disappeared one night appeared in the target sea area!

 When attacking the enemy's aircraft carrier formation, the first task is to find the opponent. This sounds easy. Aircraft carriers are still huge, and they must maintain a mighty formation during combat.

 But in fact, although the aircraft carrier formation is large, the ocean is even larger. When the aircraft carrier formation enters the ocean, it will be so small that it is insignificant.

Therefore, it is very difficult to discover the aircraft carrier formation, which requires the cooperation of a large number of reconnaissance satellites and maritime search aircraft to conduct a blanket search.

As for the small ghost ship, it is even more difficult to detect after it reaches the sea. It is not until now that it appears in the target sea area that everyone understands it.

 This is a target ship!

It has a large number of corner reflectors installed on it, so that it can simulate the huge electromagnetic signal characteristics of the aircraft carrier, and the ball must be used to emit electromagnetic waves, so that it can truly simulate an aircraft carrier.

No one thought that this ship was used as a target ship. However, now it suddenly dawned on me, and when I tried to work backwards, I found that the reason was very simple. For example, it was a barge and had no power. Of course, it was to save money. After all, It's going to be sunk. It's a waste if it has power.

  As for the navigation issue, don’t worry, just be towed over by a tugboat.

At this time, the tugboat was near the barge and had loosened the cable rope, letting the barge drift with the current. It did not leave because it was afraid that others would step on the barge and learn the secrets on it.

There are already many ships stopping nearby. On these ships, countless lenses are pointed at the target ship, snapping photos.

This unique appearance makes people sigh, and what will happen next makes them look forward to it. If the target ship can really be killed, it means that the Eastern Navy has a big weapon!

“This test launch can only succeed, not fail!”

On land, in a garage, someone looked at his men seriously and said, behind them was a large trailer, and the unique cylinder on the trailer looked like a boiler.

On the wall behind, there is a red slogan with a simple message: Can we win the war?

 This is a rhetorical question that is asked of every soldier every moment. Can he fight well with just one gun?

"yes!"

"All the leaders are looking at us, all the people are looking at us, and the eyes of the whole world are looking at us! Now, let us show the style of the Second Artillery! We can not only hit targets on land, but also Hit the target at sea, let’s go now!”

Set off!

 Everyone ran towards the vehicles, including launch vehicles, support vehicles, and command vehicles. Their bodies were extremely strong and their hearts were extremely excited.

They don’t just have hundreds of people with one gun, they only fire one every ten or twenty years! Many veterans of the Second Artillery have worked for decades and never had a chance to launch. Their unit finally has the opportunity to test-fire. Can you not be excited?

The engine roared, and the Hanyang tractor drove out of the garage with the large boiler at the back and embarked on the journey.

They will not launch immediately. This is also a training. They must first maneuver, find a suitable position during the maneuver, accept orders at any time, and set up the missile to launch it!

 They also have to avoid the satellites above their heads. For them, this is an almost actual combat test!

The Rocket Force is busy, and the atmosphere in Mingzhou has become tense. For example, the number of sentries guarding the outfitting dock suddenly doubled.

Several cars quietly drove to the outfitting dock. Qin Tao stood there and greeted the people who got off the car with a smile.

“Dad, what are you worried about? If our Mingzhou Group drags us down this time, we will never take on warship missions again. We cannot afford to lose this person!”

With a smile on his face, Wu Shengli said: "We still trust you. We are here this time for no other reason than to follow this aircraft carrier and go out together."

What?

Qin Tao looked at his father-in-law and other leaders in surprise: "You are going to board the aircraft carrier? Isn't this a bit inappropriate? What if something unexpected happens..."

"What's the surprise? Didn't you say that if you let go, you would never take on the mission of a warship again?" Wu Shengli looked at Qin Tao.

“The interior decoration has not yet been completed. The first thing we have to do is assemble the weapon system, so its accommodation conditions are very poor.” Qin Tao said.

“Back on the submarine, I used to sit in a hammock in the torpedo room for several months.” Wu Shengli looked at Qin Tao with dissatisfaction: “How can it be worse now? At worst, I’ll have to build a hammock again.”

“Dad, the restaurant above has not been renovated yet, and there is no heating equipment. When you go up there, you can only eat cold cans. Your stomach is not good. If you really want to go, you can take our modern class, 051C.”

Wu Shengli's eyes widened: "What are you talking about? Are you looking down on people? Cold canned food is cold canned food. It's not like I haven't eaten it before. In recent years, my life has been getting better and better. I remember the bitter memories of the past. I don’t want to miss sweet things either, huh, on New Year’s Eve, it’s time to have a meal of remembering bitterness and thinking of sweet things!”

Hearing what Wu Shengli said, Qin Tao couldn't say anything more. However, it was definitely not possible to let the father-in-law eat cold food. You can't bring gas tanks on the warship, so just bring an induction cooker and a microwave oven, even if Even if you eat canned food, you have to heat it up before eating it.

“Come on, let’s go up first and take a look. Is the communication system installed?”

“Well, communication systems are being installed in a hurry, including frequency hopping radios and data links, but radars and the like have not been installed yet.”

“Well, don’t worry, we’ll talk about that when we get back.” Wu Shengli said, “It was frustrating to ride on a torpedo boat back then, but this warship looks so majestic and majestic.”

As he spoke, everyone got on the deck and walked onto the island.

Then, Wu Shengli saw a room with comfortable Simmons mattresses.

"Okay, are you talking about poor conditions? There's no place to sleep?"

Qin Tao was a little helpless: "Dad, others can be more simple, but the pilots must live in a good place, so that they can maintain their combat effectiveness, recharge their batteries, and be ready to go out at any time."

 For pilots?

Wu Shengli glanced at Qin Tao suspiciously, and then looked at the writing desk with metal supports and wooden top. There were actually four treasures of the study on it.

Wu Shengli walked over and looked at the words on it. It was not very beautiful, but it made sense.

“The Rocket Force shows its majesty, and the morale of the heroes of the three armed forces is bright. The national strength is improved to drive away tigers and leopards, and the Chinese sword is surrounding the enemy.”

“Well, yes, the calligraphy is not bad. Is this written by your kid? You also said that this room is not yours?” Wu Shengli continued to be contemptuous.

"Report, the equipment has been transported to the station. Should we unload it now or wait until evening?" At this time, an adjutant came in and asked.

"Of course we have to wait until night. If we use the crane in a big way during the day, won't people find out that we are playing tricks?"

Wu Shengli also nodded: "Yes, let's go tonight. After hoisting the equipment, let's set off overnight! Since I came up, I won't go down."

 Night falls.

One truck after another dragged strange things to the Mingzhou Shipyard. All along the way, military vehicles cleared the way and security was enforced along the way.

After the car arrived, the camouflage net on it was opened, and the outlines of fighter planes were revealed in the darkness. The slender figure and beautiful appearance made it instantly recognizable. It was the Su-27, the current domestic star. fighter.

 However, the wings on both sides are folded!

 The wings are retracted directly, looking so special.

If there are military fans present, they will definitely recognize it at a glance: Su-33!

The sides of the noses of these fighters are also spray-painted with numbers, from 1503 to 1518. There are a total of sixteen fighters. They look so spectacular, as if the navy has a powerful formation in an instant.

A 100-ton crane on the shore is lifting the cargo easily. Only by seeing the attitude of the crane can you know that the aircraft only weighs one or two tons. They are not real fighters at all, but wooden aircraft. Make a model!

The entire fighter plane is made of wood, with yellow paint sprayed on the outside. The folding mechanism and landing gear are normal. After arriving on the deck, a few people can push it directly and fix the plane in the parking area.

“The deck truck has not been developed yet, and currently we can only push it by hand.” Qin Tao stood there directing while talking to Wu Shengli: “You can’t use a tractor, otherwise you will be laughed at by Ah San.”

 At the Wasteland Village base, aircraft carrier training has long been started, but the tractors used are still on land. Although they are flexible enough, they are too large, so it is inconvenient.

“Well, let’s use personnel first.” Wu Shengli nodded.

In the air force base, the scene of dozens of people pushing the plane is not unheard of. Pilots and ground staff have long been familiar with it.

 When these planes were on board, more people came over.

Li Yan led the team, and the main force of Huangdi Village came out. When they stepped onto the deck of the aircraft carrier, they were extremely excited.

 After practicing for so long, it was all simulated, and now I can finally operate a real aircraft carrier for the first time!

“Reporting to Leader Wu, the 281-person aircraft carrier training force at Huangdi Village Base has been ordered to arrive!” Seeing Wu Shengli, Li Yan raised his right hand.

“Well, the time is tight and the tasks are heavy. You only have a short time to adapt. I hope you won’t make any mistakes.”

“Yes, please rest assured that we have conducted a lot of simulations and training, and we will definitely adapt to the operation of this aircraft carrier.”

"Captain Li, please tell your subordinates not to move around at will. Our aircraft carrier has not been renovated yet. We can only move around the island, hangar and power cabin. If you go to other places, you may suddenly fall. Causing unnecessary casualties."

The construction period of aircraft carrier modification can take several years. Now it is not easy for Mingzhou Group to transform the aircraft carrier into a usable state.

Although these people have been practicing in Wasteland Village for a long time, it is a simulated base after all, which is very different from a real aircraft carrier.

 “Yes, I understand!” Li Yan replied.

“Also, everyone, please be careful and try not to go to the edge of the deck to prevent falling into the sea. We also need to have a special lookout post.”

 Crashing into the sea on an aircraft carrier is no joke.

Even American aircraft carriers, with decades of experience, have to drop dozens of them every year. Some can come up, but some are simply buried in the sea.

  “Yes, understand.”

 (End of this chapter)