Chapter 569 We want to achieve national rejuvenation

 Zhao Ling's face was flushed.

Before attending the meeting, she received news that she would be asked to go on stage to accept the award and also give a speech, so she prepared a draft in advance, but now, she was still very excited to actually go on stage to receive the award.

Qin Tao’s eyes were encouraging: “Come on!”

Zhao Ling nodded, her eyes full of confidence, walked up to the small speaking table next to the rostrum, looked at the countless colleagues in blue below, and spoke.

“Our Hongqi-16 missile has become the most important medium-range missile in the country. For this missile to be able to reach this point, we must first thank the Mingzhou Group for its strong help.”

His wife really doesn’t understand officialdom. Qin Tao is a little helpless. Why do you want to thank our Mingzhou Group first? If you want to thank, you must first thank the motherland for the training and the leaders at all levels for their care!

“Our missile can be developed quickly and successfully, and then continuously improved and improved, it is inseparable from the support of Mingzhou Group. After all, even many foreign media now call our missile Shikilisky.”

 A burst of laughter came from below.

"However, our missile system will continue to develop forward. The current range is 40 kilometers, which can only be said to be sufficient. Therefore, our next development direction is to further increase the range and improve the ability to operate under complex interference conditions. Its combat capability makes it the backbone weapon of the navy.”

“At the same time, we are also looking forward to obtaining an export license for this missile, which will also allow our weapon system to better meet the needs of competition. We want to sell it and earn foreign exchange through export.”

The Navy treats the HQ-16 like a treasure. After all, it is the backbone of the Navy's current frigates, so it has never been able to obtain export qualifications.

However, as long as the newer Hongqi-16 missile is developed, the previous model can be exported. Qin Tao also raised his opinion and asked them to compete. If they cannot export, how can they make money?

Zhao Ling’s speech did not contain empty words, but spoke of real needs.

 When Zhao Ling finished speaking, Qin Tao was the first to applaud, and then led everyone else in the conference room to applaud too.

"Comrade Zhao Ling's speech is very good. Everyone should learn from her. Don't talk empty words and clichés. What you want to say is nutritious, so as not to waste everyone's time." Mr. Wu summarized above, and then looked at Qin Tao : "I wonder what Mr. Qin thinks of Comrade Zhao Ling's speech?"

"Her speech is very good. After the new Hongqi-16 is developed, the old model should actively seek overseas markets. We also look forward to the export-type frigates we produce to be equipped with our own weapon systems." Qin Tao said: "This way It can also improve the competitiveness of our export warships. Needless to say, our Hongqi-16, even our Haihongqi-9, if it can be exported, we will welcome it with both hands."

Now, the Haihongqi-9 is still the main regional air defense missile of the Navy, and it will definitely not be exported to the outside world. However, this does not mean that it will not be exported in the future. In later generations, the 052DE will be introduced to the international market. This kind of four-sided phased array radar The Aegis battleship is definitely a hot commodity in the international market. Only the Yankees have the same type, but the Yankees will not sell it casually. The tycoons in the Middle East will definitely welcome it.

We don’t have this foundation yet. After all, the domestically produced Aegis warships have just begun to be built. How can we wait for two or three years until they are put into service? After that, we still need to continue to accumulate experience in the use of the navy to evaluate the difference between 052B and 052C. It would be appropriate to wait until all these work is completed before mass construction and exporting will be at least five years later, or even ten years later.

However, Qin Tao will put forward this request now, that is, he must put pressure on the aerospace system and let them know that they must speed up research and development and come up with more advanced missile systems as soon as possible.

Mr. Wu smiled from above: "Mr. Qin, you are putting pressure on our Hongqi-9 R&D team!"

"Yes, I am putting pressure on you. The basic version of the Hongqi-9 has come out, which is something to be proud of. However, you must not relax and must continue to work hard. For example, the range must be increased to two hundred kilometers and interception capabilities must be available. The strength of ballistic missiles is what you need to do most right now. If you feel that the performance of your missiles is not up to par, then the Air Force will definitely continue to import S-300 missiles from Lao Maozi, especially Lao Maozi's latest PMU2 model."

Qin Tao took the Air Force and went to Lao Maozi to purchase. In order to make up for the shortcomings of the air defense system, he first purchased the S-300PMU system. Even the Navy used two sets and put them on its own 051C. It is responsible for long-range air defense missions and is only for emergency use. It is used on the northern fleet. When we assembled the aircraft carrier formation last time, the two warships also came to join in the fun.

Lao Maozi’s system is constantly being upgraded. The initial system uses 5V55R surface-to-air missiles with a maximum range of 90 kilometers and can deal with air targets with speeds of up to 4,300 kilometers per hour. The later S-300PMU1 used the 48N6E missile, which extended the maximum range to targets to 150 kilometers, and the range to ballistic targets to 40 kilometers. It can deal with air targets with speeds up to 10,000 kilometers per hour. This system can react ballistic missiles, and the effect is even better than the Patriot. As for the latest S-300PMU2, it uses 48N6E2 missiles, and the maximum range against the target is increased to 200 kilometers.

The current Hongqi-9 is only a model with a range of about 100 kilometers. In an increasingly complex environment, it can no longer perfectly solve the air defense needs, especially the threat of ballistic missiles. Domestic anti-ballistic missile capabilities are also needed.

 This important task cannot be shouldered by Hongqi-16, but only by Hongqi-9.

At this time, hearing what Qin Tao said, Mr. Wu smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Mr. Qin, you are really under a lot of pressure, and you are the one who provided it to us."

The original requirements for anti-ballistic missiles were not high. After all, ballistic missiles could not be intercepted in the first place, but now it is different. This year, the Navy grandly launched anti-ship ballistic missiles, which flexed its muscles, but at the same time it also allowed the Navy to We must face the same problem. While beating others, others will also use similar means to beat themselves.

 So, one must have the ability to intercept.

If we trace the origin, the anti-ship ballistic missile thing was proposed by Qin Tao, so now, this debt must be settled on Qin Tao's head.

"Mr. Wu, if you say this, then I am more unjust than Dou E." Qin Tao said: "I proposed this project, but your aerospace system made the thing. You make the spear yourself, of course. You have to make your own shield and then contradict yourself."

Mr. Wu was even more helpless.

Anti-ship ballistic missiles are of course products of the aerospace system. Now, Qin Tao has passed the responsibility to them again.

"When there is pressure, there is motivation. Our next stage of efforts is to expand the flight envelope of the Hongqi-9 missile and strive to increase it to a range of two hundred kilometers." Mr. Wu said: "No matter what threat there is, we must withstand!"

"That's about the same. The two-hundred-kilometer range is just the second step in a long march of thousands of miles. Your missile range will eventually be expanded to four hundred kilometers or even further." Qin Tao said: "There is no end point on this road. "

There is indeed no end to this, after all, the opponent is too powerful.

Take the Americans for example. They have always taken the threat of ballistic missiles very seriously. In order to be able to conduct sea-based anti-missile operations, they specially improved the standard-2 missile specifically for anti-missile purposes. 3. The range indicator of this missile is very abnormal. The most basic data is a range of 500 kilometers. The farthest is even said to be as far as 2,500 kilometers. It can intercept medium-sized missiles with a range of 5,000 to 6,000 kilometers. range ballistic missiles.

Although the range is incredible, this missile is not large in size, with a length of only 6.55 meters and a diameter of only 0.34 meters. For comparison, the 40N6 missile in Lao Maozi's S400 long-range air defense system has a length of 8.4 meters and a diameter of 0.5 meters. meters, but the range is only 400 kilometers.

 Why is this?

 The most important thing is the difference in flight routes.

Anti-aircraft missiles have been flying in the atmosphere with great resistance, and the Standard-3 missile is to intercept aircraft in outer space. After vertical launch, the missile has almost been sent out of the dense atmosphere before the first-stage rocket falls off. The following stages Rockets are almost always ignited in the thin outer space, which naturally greatly increases the missile's range.

Of course, the Yankees’ rocket engine technology is indeed advanced enough. In short, a combination of various reasons gives the Standard-3 missile such incredible capabilities.

The Yankees have it, and we must have it too. After all, we may also encounter the threat of ballistic missiles at sea in the future, and the farther the range, the better.

Qin Tao doesn’t need to do research and development anyway, he just needs to tell the people in front of him about his needs.

 Put a little more pressure on them. If you don’t work hard, the Air Force will still purchase the most advanced air defense missile systems from Lao Maozi.

Hearing Qin Tao say that the range is four hundred kilometers or even further, everyone present laughed bitterly. Qin always wants us to launch satellites!

"Everyone, think about it, if there are anti-aircraft missiles with a range of 400 kilometers, then as long as we activate the radar on our side, we can keep an eye on the aircraft across the strait and shoot them down at any time! You should know this With how powerful the missiles are, the Air Force must have urgent needs. If we can't do it, the Air Force will solve it through outsourcing."

Now it’s everyone’s turn to open their eyes wide. Yes, why didn’t we expect that it has such an effect? If the range is four hundred kilometers, then a defensive weapon like an anti-aircraft missile can become an out-and-out offensive weapon!

"Yes, Mr. Qin is right. We must aim at future war needs and develop the weapons they need most for the army!" Mr. Wu immediately agreed with Qin Tao's proposal: "What are you afraid of with a range of 400 kilometers? We will definitely be able to Do it!”

The meeting lasted all day, and in the evening, everyone sat in the restaurant to have dinner.

Qin Tao took his wife and sat carelessly with a group of old people.

"Mr. Qin, you have put a lot of demands on us today. Many of us will have a headache from now on." Mr. Wang said with a smile: "You have to drink a few more drinks today."

"That's no problem. I, Qin Tao, have never been afraid of anyone at the wine table." Qin Tao also said with a smile: "But don't look at your headache now. In the future, you will thank me, and the army will also thank me. , I will be the villain and let the army enjoy the results."

“I also want your group to enjoy the results. If missiles with a range of two hundred kilometers or even four hundred kilometers are developed, the existing ones will definitely be sold. The Chinese Aegis warship will also become the flagship product of your group.”

"Yes, this is also to bring our motherland's military industry to the world and let the whole world know how powerful our military industry is. On the one hand, we can earn foreign exchange through exports, and on the other hand, we can win over more friendly countries in this way. Why not? Woolen cloth?"

Qin Tao raised his glass: "Everyone, since we live in this great era, we must shoulder our own great historical responsibility! We must achieve national rejuvenation!"

“Listen, let’s see how enlightened Mr. Qin is. Come on, let’s raise a glass together!” Mr. Wu raised his glass. Qin Tao’s words just now really made his blood boil.

 Should shoulder the great historical responsibility! Achieve national rejuvenation!

 After a glass of wine, he started talking more. At this time, Xu Zhengyang walked up to Qin Tao and whispered a few words in his ear.

 Qin Tao hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly put down his wine glass.

 “I’m sorry, everyone, something happened and I need to go.”

 Something happened?

Everyone knew the importance and nodded: "Mr. Qin, just go ahead."

“That’s right, Mr. Qin, let’s continue drinking if we have the opportunity in the future.”

Qin Tao pulled his wife and said, "I'll take Xiaoling away too."

If Qin Tao is there, Zhao Ling will have no problem sitting next to Qin Tao, but if Qin Tao leaves, then Zhao Ling's level is still not enough. Sitting with these old guys, what if she gets drunk? manage?

 Qin Tao has to protect his wife.

Zhao Ling stood up slowly, apologized to everyone, and then followed Qin Tao away.

Being blown by the cold wind outside, her mind cleared up. After getting in the car, Zhao Ling asked curiously: "What happened? Is it from the group?"

"Of course nothing will happen to the group. Why don't we go help again? Xiaoling, let's take you home first, and then I'll go to the compound opposite."

This is indeed convenient. Opposite the Huanglou Huilou is the compound at No. 14 Fuxing Road. The Navy and the Air Force are just across the road, so it is very convenient to do things.

In the car, Zhao Ling looked at Qin Tao with some worry. She knew the rules of confidentiality. Since Qin Tao didn't tell, it was inconvenient for her to ask.

“Don’t worry, it was all arranged in the past. We have predicted it a long time ago, and it will probably spread before long,” Qin Tao said.

Zhao Ling nodded and felt relieved.

Qin Tao smiled and continued: "Actually, if you care about me so much, you might as well quit your job at the Aerospace Academy and become my secretary, so that you can have access to these secrets."

It was originally just a joke by Qin Tao, but unexpectedly, Zhao Ling started to think seriously. She bit her lip with her teeth, held the corners of her clothes with both hands, thought for a few minutes, and then said: "Brother Tao, otherwise I will resign. Bar."

Zhao Ling was really mentally prepared for this. Even at the beginning, she should not have taken over the Hongqi-16 missile project and directly worked as a secretary for Qin Tao. That kind of life was actually not bad!

 Zhao Ling is serious.

Qin Tao was shocked. He was just joking. His wife had grown into an important expert in the aerospace system. How could he give up his career just because of his words?

“Xiao Ling, don’t worry, just wait until the modification of the Hongqi-16 comes out. Aren’t your next steps going to be to increase the range of the Hongqi-16 to 70 kilometers? After reaching this level, you can resign.”

Zhao Ling nodded.

 The car drove into the compound and after putting Zhao Ling down, Qin Tao continued to the opposite side. When he entered the brightly lit office on the fourth floor of the office building, he saw the room full of people.

"Hey, Mr. Qin is finally here." Mr. Lin said with a smile: "We were worried that you would drink too much at the Aerospace Institute and you wouldn't be able to make it. Don't worry, we have prepared Maotai here. We will continue drinking in a while. .”

Qin Tao smiled and shook his head: "Mr. Lin, aren't you a joker? Besides my drinking capacity is not as good as that of a telephone pole, who else am I afraid of?"

When Qin Tao talked about the telephone pole that had played a great role in the introduction of Su-27 in the past few years, everyone was smiling. The legend of this telephone pole had long been spread among them.

“Okay, let’s get down to business, the previous project has come to fruition.” Mr. Lin said: “The Kingdom of David decided to terminate its cooperation with us on the early warning aircraft project.”

Qin Tao had warned at the beginning that the risks involved were not small, and now, it is exactly as Qin Tao predicted.

 Although I know that what is coming will always come, even though I have made preparations. However, this incident still made everyone present feel aggrieved.

The Wassenaar Agreement was designed to prevent technological progress in the East. It was not enough for them to sign such an agreement. They also had to continue to suppress it in other aspects. They even wanted to interfere with the early warning aircraft agreement signed between themselves and the Davidic Kingdom!

"According to our original agreement, the Davidians not only have to return our advance payment of US$150 million, but also compensate us for losses of US$600 million." Qin Tao said: "With this money, the Air Force can become independent It’s time to develop equipment for early warning aircraft.”

 I knew from the beginning that this agreement would face variables, so I put various restrictive clauses in the contract. Compensation is one of the most important clauses.

The US$600 million contract was paid in three installments. Now the Air Force has only paid US$150 million. As a result, the project has been terminated, all the money will be returned, and the Davidians will have to compensate their own losses in full.

 David's men lost both their wives and their troops this time.

Early warning aircraft are expensive, and the Air Force itself insists on it. Now with this money, the Air Force can develop independently.

"Yes, we think so too." Mr. Lin said: "When we get this money, we can use it on our own early warning aircraft project. We cannot rely on others, we can only rely on ourselves."

"The experts from the 14th institute haven't come yet." Qin Tao glanced at everyone in the conference room, and then said: "I don't know how many early warning aircraft technologies they have learned from the Davidians in less than a year. . The next step is for us to walk on our own. Fortunately, our Mingzhou Group has developed advanced processor chips, and the information processing system on the early warning aircraft can use our Loongson processor."

When the British built early warning aircraft for hunting fans, the biggest problem was insufficient computer processing power, which made it impossible to achieve the predetermined tracking data. Now, Mingzhou Group has advanced Loongson processors, which are also used on navy warships. Of course, Can be used on Air Force early warning aircraft.

Institute 14 is already able to produce T/R components for active phased array radars. Coupled with the Loongson processor provided by the Mingzhou Group, the hardware of the early warning aircraft is already available. When the compensation from the Davidians arrives, the funds will also be available. All this can be started naturally.

"They will come tomorrow. After they come, we will have another consultation, and then set off to the Kingdom of David to discuss follow-up compensation issues with the Davidians, and fly our plane back by the way." Mr. Lin said: "It's a pity. We don’t have many large aircraft on hand, and the number of AWACS aircraft that can be modified is limited.”

Even with Qin Tao’s efforts, the Navy and Air Force received a batch of Il-76 and Il-78, but it was still a drop in the bucket.

"It's not reliable to order from Lao Maozi." Qin Tao directly stopped some people's thoughts. With the development of the country's economy, the army can mobilize more and more funds. Therefore, when faced with large aircraft When there is a shortage, everyone will think of continuing to purchase from Lao Maozi.

"In Lao Maozi's time, the IL-76 was produced at the Chkalov Aircraft Factory. After the collapse of the Red Empire, there were problems with the supply of various parts and components, and the aircraft factory was also in decline." Qin Tao Analysis: "Now, there is no longer the ability to continue to produce Ilyushin-76. If we purchase it from Damao and then transfer it to the Chkalov Aircraft Factory for production, we will face a super-Japanese purchase with Asan. The fate of the king is the same, he will be killed once or even several times by Lao Maozi."

 “What about production in Antonov?” someone asked.

"The output there is very low, and they have never produced Ilyushin Design Bureau aircraft. Therefore, if they want to produce it, it will still be very slow and require a lot of capital investment. The deposit we paid in advance will become Fixed property there.”

Mr. Lin nodded: "Yes, Mr. Qin is right. It is unrealistic to continue ordering from Lao Maozi. It seems that we have to rely on ourselves!"

On their own?

 Everyone looked at Mr. Lin with surprised eyes.

"The 603 Institute started pre-research on large aircraft a few years ago. Now, the situation is very urgent, so it is time for us to start our own project to develop large aircraft." Mr. Lin said: "This is to solve our problem. A must for the big aircraft problem.”

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