Chapter 584 052C comes out, who can compete with him?

The four-sided phased array radar has been installed on the island of the 001 aircraft carrier. I don’t know why, but after the installation, the island looks even more majestic!

"After our rush work, the outfitting work is almost over." Makarov stood in front of Qin Tao, looking up at the huge warship, with excitement on his face: "I never dreamed that this warship would really be completed. It’s been built! Only a great country can build it!”

"Yes, Mr. Makarov, you have made the wisest choice. This is just the beginning." Qin Tao said: "After the construction of this aircraft carrier is completed, we will start building a larger aircraft carrier next." The aircraft carrier is likely to be a super aircraft carrier with a catapult and a displacement of over 80,000 tons.”

"Yes, Mr. Qin, I am very happy to be able to continue doing my favorite career." Makarov said: "The next sea trial may take one or two years. I hope this sea trial is over, and the second It can cut steel plates with just one boat.”

“Well, I think it’s about the same.” The two of them said as they came to the deck.

Outfitting is also a big project. For aircraft carriers, since there are no various anti-ship missiles and other weapons, the outfitting is slightly simpler. Specifically, it includes cabin outfitting, deck outfitting, ship and ship equipment and electrical Outfitting and so on.

Now, after intensive construction, these are almost done.

"The various equipment produced by supporting manufacturers are very good." Makarov said: "Especially the four-sided phased array radar, which is much better than our original Sky Sentinel, and the computer inside is also very fast. This ship The overall combat effectiveness of the aircraft carrier will definitely far exceed that of the Kuznetsov."

"Of course." Qin Tao nodded and said, "In the future, Mao's Kuznetsov will be overhauled. Maybe Mao will want to buy back our warship."

The two of them chatted while walking onto the ship island. The originally empty bridge was already filled with various cabinets, and Babbage was also busy on it.

"Compared with the Varyag, the changes are not very big, but they are very efficient. Take the aviation bridge here as an example. We removed the original octagonal pavilion-style control tower, opened up all the places, and expanded the internal space. It has improved a lot. Originally, there were only three vertical long portholes on the front of the aviation bridge. Now there are 5 widened portholes on the front, and there are two portholes on the side. The view is even better, and the entire deck operation surface can be basically seen. There are no more blind spots in the field of view." Speaking of this, Makarov was still very emotional. Why didn't he think of it before? How reasonable is this modification now?

Of course, this also depends on the advancement of these electronic devices, which have been greatly reduced in size. In the past, even if you wanted to modify them, there was probably no way to place these electronic devices.

"Well, the navy will definitely be satisfied." Qin Tao said: "It will be very comfortable to command operations in such a spacious bridge."

 Looking towards the deck from here, you can see everything at a glance. Qin Tao was also very excited at this time.

 The marking lines on the deck are still clear, especially the 16 mark on the bow, which is so eye-catching.

 The Navy's aircraft carrier era is finally officially coming, and this is only the first step in a long march of thousands of miles!

Looking further into the distance, you can see almost everything in the entire shipyard. Over there on the slipway, the brand-new 052C destroyer is also under construction. The hull has been welded, and the superstructure is welded directly on the side and then lifted as a whole. You can see the unique shape, especially the holes reserved in the four directions of the bridge.

Following Qin Tao's gaze, Makarov also saw the warship. His eyes were full of expectation: "If my guess is correct, that warship should have the same four characteristics as this aircraft carrier. It has a phased array radar and six vertical launch units in front of the bridge. Is it the first Aegis warship in the East?"

"That's right." Qin Tao nodded: "It is our Chinese Aegis, and it will be the sword-carrying guard of the aircraft carrier formation in the future. Judging from the progress of this warship, it is estimated that it will be launched in the middle of this year. After the outfitting is completed, the sea trial is estimated to be The end of the year or next year.”

Don’t be in a hurry. After all, after several delays, the construction of this warship started last year. One bite cannot make you fat. Now the progress is already very good. Moreover, since it is the first Aegis battleship, its outfitting will definitely take a long time, and the sea trials may also be very long.

“Your progress is so fast. During the Red Empire era, you built so many warships, but you have not built any professional air defense ships with four-sided phased array radars.”

A ship as large as the Type 1144 (Kirov-class) cannot install a four-sided phased array radar at all. It is just a tombstone radar. The main radar is still a primitive and backward giant antenna structure.

 When the Red Empire collapsed, there would be no such chance.

 The East is developing vigorously, and the construction of the navy is also advancing with each passing day, which makes him sigh.

 “Yeah, because we live in a great country. Come on, let’s go down there and have a look.”

The outfitting below has also been completed, and there is a smell of paint in the hangar. Qin Tao stood at the front of the hangar, looking at the missile launchers that were still poking.

"According to the original plan, this place was used as a supermarket on the aircraft carrier. However, after the experiment of ballistic missiles hitting moving targets at sea, this place was retained. When sea launches are mature in the future, corresponding weapons will be equipped. "Babic introduced.

 The idea of ​​the supermarket was casually mentioned by Qin Tao, and was later formally determined. It was still reserved for ballistic missiles. By that time, the style of this aircraft carrier would be more similar to Lao Maozi.

“In terms of deterrence, this missile is definitely much more powerful than the previous Granite missile.” Makarov said: “This kind of ballistic missile has not been developed maturely in our country. Unexpectedly, it has developed in the East.”

"What can be done? If the Red Empire collapses, those guys will have to find new opponents. Otherwise, why would they need huge military expenditures? They are beginning to exaggerate our threat." Qin Tao said: "Then we must really have Something that threatens them.”

The Yankees want to beat up Sha Damu, so they should announce to the outside world that Sha Damu has weapons of mass destruction, and they can do it if they want, without hesitation. However, they hate the Kimchi Country so much that they never dare to fight.

  Why? Because people really do.

This kind of thing that can make the other party fearful must be successfully developed.

"However, the new aircraft carrier we designed does not have these facilities." Babbage continued: "For an aircraft carrier, the greatest deterrent is still the carrier-based aircraft. We strive to make the next aircraft carrier capable of carrying more than Fifty carrier-based aircraft!”

"Yes, if the stealth machine is installed on the ship, it will be even more powerful." Makarov said.

"You are also optimistic about the stealth aircraft being put on the ship?" Qin Tao was a little curious.

At present, the J-20 project has not yet started. If we talk about stealth aircraft, it can only be the J-31A project of international cooperation. There are three models of this aircraft, among which the carrier-based model was the first to be developed.

At present, the production of a new aircraft carrier has not yet begun, and it can fully catch up with the carrier-based J-31A.

“Yes, after all, the future era belongs to stealth aircraft.” Makarov said: “Although our J-15 has strong combat effectiveness, it does not have stealth capabilities.”

“The J-31A is a medium-sized aircraft, and its mounting and other capabilities are not as good as the J-15.” Qin Tao said.

  If a stealth aircraft only uses a built-in bomb bay, it can only carry four air-to-air missiles or two ground attack bombs. This mounting capacity is less than a fraction of the J-15.

"Mr. Qin, in fact, it can be matched with high and low levels." Babbage introduced from the side: "The aircraft carrier is equipped with two types of fighter jets. The stealth type is used to knock on doors and kill the enemy's air defense system. Then, the non-stealth type fighter jets can be used A lot of bombs are coming to attack the ground."

Qin Tao's eyes lit up: "Did you get the inspiration from the war in 1991? This is a good idea, but operating one more carrier-based aircraft will be detrimental to the aircraft carrier's logistics support."

In the 1991 war, although the number of F-117s was small, they undertook the most important ground attack mission. After this aircraft took out all the air defense equipment on the ground, a large number of fighters without stealth capabilities could emerge one after another. enter.

If the J-31A is used in this way, it will be very good. The only thing that needs to be worried about is increasing the logistics supply of the aircraft carrier.

The 001 aircraft carrier currently under our feet has only two carrier-based aircraft, the J-15 and the Z-8, so we only need to stock up on parts for these two aircraft. If we add another one, it will increase the burden.

There are many types of carrier-based aircraft on the U.S. aircraft carriers, but they are also constantly eliminating backward models and reducing the types of aircraft to reduce operational complexity.

“If it is an 80,000-ton aircraft carrier, it is fully capable of operating two types of carrier-based fighter jets at the same time.” Babbage said: “American aircraft carriers have more types of aircraft.”

Qin Tao nodded: "Okay, I will report these suggestions to my superiors."

After inspecting a circle of aircraft carriers, Qin Tao was still very emotional. After several years of hard work, this aircraft carrier is about to officially enter service and become the navy's first aircraft carrier!

 The escorting warships have to speed up too!

With such a mood, Qin Tao came to the slipway again to see the 051C destroyer under construction.

"This is the most powerful destroyer I have ever built!" Zhou Yongfei excitedly introduced to Qin Tao: "Four-sided phased array radar and forty-eight vertical launch systems. Currently, it is the second Aegis-like destroyer in the world. battleship!"

Since arriving at Mingzhou Shipyard, Zhou Yongfei has been presiding over the construction of warships. He has also experienced the development and growth of the motherland's navy. From the initial launch, even sacrificing the 051C in the hangar, to the current 052C, all of this , all as if in a dream.

“It is also the most expensive destroyer in the navy.” Qin Tao said: “Our warship still has to compete with the 052B destroyer of our brother unit, so we must not make any mistakes.”

Zhou Yongfei nodded: "We know, Mr. Qin, don't worry, we have always been the leader in warship manufacturing, and we will never let our brother units surpass us."

While talking, the two of them had already arrived on the slipway. The gantry crane built by Zhenhua Heavy Industry was slowly lowering the hook, and some people were busy on the bridge.

“Are you going to complete the combination today?” Qin Tao said with some surprise.

“Yes. We have already welded it, and the next step is of course the docking. Please rest assured that the docking accuracy is completely within the error.”

 Qin Tao nodded and watched with interest.

Driven by the gantry crane, the huge bridge left the ground. After being hoisted more than ten meters high, it slowly moved towards the hull, and then slowly fell down. When the entire docking was completed, the sparks of the arc bloomed and the welding continued!

The bridge is perfectly connected to the steel plate on the lower floor. The superstructure of the entire warship is recycled and looks so modern. The back of the bridge is almost next to the chimney of the gas turbine, which is perfect and coordinated. There are four pre-structures on the side in four directions. The position of the remaining antenna is very dazzling. Since the bridge is retracted, you can see it clearly even when looking down.

At this time, a satellite is passing by in space.

 A few hours later, a clear photo landed in Swift's hands.

"The progress of the Orientals is so rapid. In recent years, they have been constantly building brand new warships. However, those warships are all hastily modified temporarily. Unlike the current warship, it looks like a relatively perfect warship. Yes." Assistant Brian said.

"Perfect? ​​Where is it perfect?" Swift had not yet reacted. He stared at the six launch silos reserved in front of the bridge: "They continue to plan to transplant land-based missiles. ?" That's what 051C did. It directly transplanted land-based S-300 missiles to warships and even occupied the helicopter hangar. Now, Swift feels that this is still the case.

“Yes, they should have transplanted the Hongqi-9 missiles that have been installed in the Air Force, but, general, look at the bridge, there are four rectangular holes on the four sides.”

After Brian's introduction, Swift looked at these locations. Then, he thought of something, and his expression suddenly changed: "Could it be that it is reserved for the phased array radar, which is installed on that aircraft carrier?" The same radar on the island?”

“Yes, intelligence analysts all believe that this is the case. This warship has a four-sided phased array radar and vertically launched area air defense missiles. Its appearance will allow the East to also obtain the air defense capabilities of our Aegis warships.”

 At the beginning, in order to attack the American aircraft carrier formation, the Red Empire proposed the idea of ​​​​saturation attack. Once the attack started, hundreds of anti-ship missiles would fly over at every turn.

In order to combat saturation attacks, the Americans developed Aegis, which uses a combination of phased array radar and vertical launch missiles to obtain multi-target interception capabilities. After the emergence of this system, it shocked the world. So far, it is also the U.S. Navy The most important air defense system cannot be easily obtained even by allies.

Who would have thought that Easterners actually have this kind of equipment! Think about it ten years ago, the Easterners didn't even have a decent anti-aircraft missile. Even if they won the naval battle, they had to retreat quickly! In the past ten years, the East has made rapid progress!

“Moreover, their radar is an active phased array radar, which is more advanced than our Aegis system from a technical point of view.” Brian continued.

"Yes, we are completely behind! Those bureaucrats are still arguing over their own interests!" Swift said: "We can't wait any longer, we must develop our new destroyer immediately, so that we can Don’t fall behind!”

The emergence of 052C shocked the world.

 Europeans have a sour taste in their mouths.

“This kind of warship is no big deal. It does not use advanced technology, it is just an integration of existing technology.” The French are very relaxed.

“We, Great Britain, are leading the development of naval equipment as a whole! The gas turbines, phased array radars and anti-aircraft missiles used by Eastern warships are just copies of our weapons.” The British are very proud.

However, amid these relaxed tones, the Americans held an emergency meeting to discuss how to deal with the matter.

"Since World War II, our navy has been the most powerful force in the world, but now, we have seen bad signs. We will be caught up, or even surpassed! In terms of strength, our Burke-class There is no Oriental Luyang class that is more powerful!" Swift looked at the officials present: "If you don't pay attention, then our navy will fall behind and be beaten!"

At present, all the information comes from reconnaissance satellite photos. They do not know that the destroyer on the slipway of Mingzhou Shipyard is 052C. Since it has not been launched, it has no hull number. They named this warship the Luyang-class .

Supposedly, they are all of the 052 class and should be called the Luhu class. However, this kind of warship is so different from the 112 ship that they are not the same model at all! So of course a new name was needed.

 When it comes to naming, Easterners are too reserved.

“Isn’t it just a warship? Is there such a fuss?” asked Jess, a member of the Joint Requirements Review Committee: “And it’s only one. We already have dozens of Aegis warships.”

"Our Aegis warship uses a passive phased array radar, and theirs uses an active phased array. Mr. Jess, do you know the difference? Its air defense capability is many times that of ours! In terms of computer systems, They must have used self-produced Loongson processors, which are much more powerful than the processors used by our Aegis warships, and have excellent multi-target capabilities! After the emergence of professional air defense ships like theirs, the Harpoon missiles of our navy will It will be completely useless!" Swift's tone was cold: "You only see money in your eyes, what about our navy? But we need to fight hard! We must have the best equipment!"

This reason is very good. Jay Johnson, the host present, coughed: "Currently, we are about to restart the cost and combat effectiveness evaluation of DD-21. First, please listen to these design plans."

"We have three designs in total. The first is a newly designed DD-21 and the derived CG-21 air defense cruiser based on COEA3B1. The second is a simplified version of the Burke class, which is based on the original Burke class. Some designs are slightly simplified to enhance ground attack capabilities. The third type is a major ground attack modification of the Burke class, which is to develop a specialized ground attack ship based on the Burke class, change the design, cancel the Aegis system, and carry More VLS…”

"The latter two simply cannot meet our needs. They have neither stealth capabilities nor can they reduce the number of warship personnel. Therefore, there is no need to introduce the latter two. Let's only introduce the first one to avoid wasting our time." Swift interrupted rudely.

 “Okay, let’s introduce the first one.” Johnson nodded.

"This warship is brand new from the inside out. The hull design, motor power, command and control, network communications, detection and navigation, weapon systems, etc. are all newly developed and top-notch technological achievements! Let's talk about the hull first. We plan to use a specialized wave-piercing transverse hull..."

 A slide was displayed on the screen. When they saw the design drawing on the slide, some people were immediately amazed.

 “The appearance is really beautiful!”

“Yes, our scientific and technological strength is the most powerful!”

“The technology we have looks like alien technology!”

Amid these people's sighs, Swift sneered: "It seems that our technical staff are not enterprising. They actually use the design of Mingzhou Group to fool people. Don't you feel ashamed?" ?”

Others don't know, but Swift remembers it clearly. Zhang Zhong said that he must watch every episode of the program. One of the episodes invited the person in charge of the Mingzhou Group, who at that time came up with a design plan for a future warship. The picture in front of you is a replica of Mingzhou Group’s design plan!

There was a commotion from the crowd, what? Mingzhou Group’s plan?

"The upper hull is made of composite materials, the integrated electric propulsion system, and the naval gun with a range of more than 100 kilometers. Do you have these? Can you have some innovations?" Swift looked at the person introducing him with disdain. Come.

"What Mingzhou Group's designs? We don't know!" The introducer was very innocent: "These designs are completely made by ourselves!"

 The result of years of hard work they have put into research and development is actually being said to be plagiarism?

“You still don’t admit it? You can go and watch the Zhang Zhongshuo program of Oriental. They announced it to the public last year, and you only brought it out now? Did they plagiarize you? Did your design leak?”

Swift was annoyed.

"This reminds me of our joint fighter project." Johnson said: "The Lockheed company that bid at the time was directly rejected because their design plan was close to the Eastern project. But now, McDonnell Douglas The projects of Dongfang are getting closer and closer to those of Dongfang, especially the vertical take-off and landing method. They also have plans to use lift fans. It can only be said that different paths lead to the same goal. Excellent designs are all the same. We can't just be different from Dongfang's projects. Same, let’s just give up? If they are taking the right path, wouldn’t it be a detour if we go around it?”

 “Okay, but we have to build it before the Orientals do!” Swift compromised.

 Although it is an oriental design, it does look very beautiful.

 (End of this chapter)