Great warships

Chapter 629 052C launches into the water
Before taking the equipment to participate in the joint exercise, Qin Tao returned to the Mingzhou Group again. He was accompanied by a large number of naval officers. They came together with only one purpose: to participate in the launching ceremony of 052C.

"The construction of this warship took a long time!" Wu Shengli said with emotion: "The 052B of the brother unit was launched a few months ago."

At the time of bidding, there were two plans in China, the stable and cheap 052B and the advanced and expensive 052C. The final decision was to build them at the same time, compare them in the operation of the navy, and finally determine the best plan.

Of course, the navy pays more attention to 052C. After all, this kind of air defense system with four-sided phased array radar can deal with future threats. When it was built on the berth and took shape, the outside world was surprised. The four holes left on the bridge , it must be equipped with a four-sided phased array radar, and the East will have an Aegis battleship for the first time!
At present, apart from the Aegis of the Americans, there is no second type of warship of this kind in service. The East is once again at the forefront of the world. Moreover, the Americans use passive phased arrays, while the Eastern ones use active phased arrays. In terms of performance Speaking up, the Eastern ones are a few blocks away from the Americans!
It's just that the construction of this kind of warship is very complicated, and it is much slower than the warships launched before. However, the quality of this warship is just right.

"It's never too late for a good meal. Besides, it was originally scheduled to be launched at the end of the year, but now it's launched, which shows that our workers are already in a hurry." Qin Tao said with a smile.

The workers of Mingzhou Group are indeed very competent, and their work is impeccable.

"When No. 138 enters service, the strength of our southern fleet will increase a lot." A naval leader said.

The two 051Cs were given to the north and became the backbone of the air defense in the north. The warships purchased from Lao Maozi were handed over to the fleet in the east. Only the south was the most aggrieved. It was supported by a few 054s, although the displacement of the 054 was no more than that of the 052. It is much smaller, but, after all, it is a frigate, and the southern fleet has been waiting bitterly for help.Although 052B is also for them, but the strength of 052C is incomparable.

This time, it's finally time to wait. Professional air defense destroyers are directly handed over to the southern fleet, which can make their air defense capabilities the strongest in the navy in an instant.

Therefore, the leaders of the Southern Fleet who went to Mingzhou Group this time are the most, and they all look forward to the early completion of this warship.

Its flight route is also very similar to the Eagle-81, both of which are sea-skimming raids, and its range has been increased to [-] kilometers. It is the most suitable weapon that the navy can find at this stage.

Speaking of anti-ship missiles, it is also embarrassing.

For example, Lao Maozi's AK-130 uses a double-tube structure with two-way feeding. In order to reduce weight and simplify the structure in China, a single-tube method is used, and the bomb feeding is also changed to one-way.At the same time, a large number of aluminum alloy components are used, and the uniquely shaped stealth turret on the outside is also made of fiberglass. In this way, the weight of the entire naval gun is only [-] tons.

In the Mingzhou Group, there are often launching ceremonies. Every few months, a built ship will be launched. It is no longer a big deal. If it is not a request from the ship owner, it will be a simple matter.

The navy has always attached great importance to anti-ship capabilities, and of course it has to continue to develop anti-ship missiles. The most advanced is the YJ-12, which is a supersonic anti-ship missile with a range of hundreds of kilometers, which is enough to support the navy's future anti-ship mission. .

The champagne flew to the bow, the foam splashed, the firecrackers sounded, and the huge hull slowly moved backwards. It will enter the water for the first time and be embraced by the river for the first time!

"In fact, it is an upgraded version of this 052C. Our design is secondary, and the key is the technical pre-research of relevant units." Qin Tao introduced: "Now our phased array radar is still air-cooled. It is arc-shaped, and in the future, our relevant units will be able to manufacture a liquid-cooled phased array radar, the cover will become a flat plate, and the ability to continue working will be greatly enhanced.”

Now it seems that this choice is very far-sighted. If the Navy directly imitates the Sunburn missile, it will be known to others. A missile without any secrets will encounter various problems in actual combat. .

No. 167 of the brother unit was launched in a shell. What about the one here?Actually, all kinds of equipment are installed and then launched into the water. It can be said that a certain amount of outfitting work has been completed before launching into the water!

Everyone applauded.

"The Navy's ability to have such a powerful warship is the result of the hard work of countless technicians. We have overcome the technical problems of gas turbines, we have solved the problems of phased array radar and vertical launch missiles, and we also have an advanced combat command system! "Wu Shengli's voice resounded over the entire shipyard: "Through unremitting efforts, we finally have a nationally produced air defense destroyer! I believe that with this spirit, we will be able to build a strong navy and fulfill our mission. The sacred mission given to us by history!"

The most mature one in China is the YJ-8. The previous warships of the Navy were all equipped with the YJ-81 with a range of [-] kilometers, while the export model was replaced with a turbojet engine, and the range was increased to more than [-] kilometers.

Warmly celebrate the launch of the first professional air defense ship!

"Reporting to the leader, of course the radar equipment has been installed." Qin Tao said: "Otherwise, our construction work would be so slow."

"Today, I am very excited. The first ship of 052C will finally be launched, which means that the development of our naval equipment has entered a new period! Now, the Navy has named it destroyer No. 168, hoping that it will become the star of our motherland Warships, safeguard the maritime rights and interests of the motherland in the southern waters!"

The most suitable helicopter is, of course, the surveying and mapping imitation product of the Black Hawk, a ten-ton general-purpose helicopter. After the appearance of this helicopter, it will quickly fill the gap between the military and civil aviation and become the most important product.

"Our air defense missile system currently uses a plum-blossom-shaped launcher. When the technology is more advanced in the future, we will create general-purpose launchers such as thermal launch, cold and hot co-racking, etc. At the same time, the hull can also be elongated to accommodate More missiles. In addition to Haihongqi-9, we also need medium-range and even short-range air defense missiles, and it is not cost-effective to use Haihongqi-[-] to hit short-range targets."

At this time, when Qin Tao said it, everyone was also very emotional: "Yes, our naval guns have to improve their performance. This 130mm naval gun is our best choice. Mr. Qin, this Thank you so much for the project!"

The domestic naval gun technology is also backward, so in the 80s, I gritted my teeth and imported a [-]mm naval gun from the French. It is said that it can be used for decades, but in actual use, it is found that this kind of naval gun It's really tasteless. It's not powerful enough to attack sea targets, and it's not enough for air defense operations.

Except for France, other countries in the West do not use naval guns of this caliber. The caliber of 127mm on destroyers and the caliber of 76mm on frigates have to specialize in the same.

Now the navy has the mature YJ-62 with the longest range. This is still a subsonic anti-ship missile. Its appearance is different from YJ-81, but it is very similar to Tomahawk missile. There are two small wings and four wings at the tail, but its warhead is oval and the tail is designed as a truncated cone.

In a pleasant atmosphere, a group of people finally arrived at Mingzhou Group, and the [-]-ton berth was already full of banners.

Standing on the rostrum, Wu Shengli was full of emotion.

"When installing the four-sided phased array radar on the aircraft carrier, we noticed that the commissioning after installation would be very cumbersome. This is because the ship body is shaking slightly, causing the radar beam to shake. Therefore, we are building this destroyer. Improvements were made at the time of construction, and the installation and commissioning of the four-sided phased array radar was completed in the outfitting stage on land first, at least the benchmark commissioning work was done, so that the complexity in the future could be greatly reduced.”

"Of course not. The sailors' beds have not been installed yet, and the cooking stoves have not been put in." Qin Tao explained with a smile.

The Navy has that money, so why not build two more 052Cs?
Qin Tao was also speechless.

Of course, this missile will not be wasted. Since it is not intended for personal use, it can be exported. It just so happens that the weapon limit for international export is [-] kilometers, and it can become a big killer for foreign trade warships.

(I found pictures of 055 launching on the Internet. The phased array radar was indeed installed. I really don’t know about 052C.)
Zhou Yongfei was introduced. He has been in charge of the construction of warships all these years. This 052C is the most advanced warship he has ever built. He is very proud of it. At the same time, he will feel a little excited in front of these people. .

"The 517 radar has also been installed. What is left of this warship that has not been installed?" A leader couldn't help feeling: "Is it possible to go directly to the sea for a sea trial?"

"Yes, we lack a qualified carrier-based helicopter. However, we can't be anxious about this project. The air force's demand is even stronger. When the air force invests in research and development, our navy will be able to take advantage of it." Wu Shengli said.

How to install the four-sided phased array radar?
When seeing the arc-shaped radome, a leader couldn't help asking: "It's just a hood, or is the phased array radar installed?"

"052D?" Everyone looked at Qin Tao in surprise: "Do you have a design plan for the next generation of destroyers?"

No way, this is still delayed by the four-sided phased array radar. The production of the phased array radar takes time, and they can't wait for the phased array radar all the time. They simply install other equipment when they have time. All of them have been installed.

"Now anti-ship missiles can only be poked here. When our general-purpose vertical launcher is developed in the future, anti-ship missiles can also be inserted, so there is no need to be so troublesome." Qin Tao said: "Everyone then look back, just We have arrived at the final hangar area, and I have to urge our navy on this point, when will the advanced carrier-based helicopters be produced? Our Zhijiuhe cannot afford future anti-submarine missions!"

Therefore, when designing, the hangar has sufficient length and height, so that it can accommodate both the Ka-27 and the straight nine, but these two helicopters are not good.

Two 052s were built that year, but the construction had to be stopped because of the lack of gas turbines for ships. Now we don't need them anymore, we have our own gas turbines!

"If it wasn't for the funds, do you think we don't want to build more?" A leader looked at the warships in front of him greedily: "We need at least two ships for each of our three fleets!"

Qin Tao talked endlessly, the current 052C is still Xiao Tiantian, and will soon become Mrs. Niu in the future.

There was no advanced radar equipment back then, but now we have already taken care of it!

"This shape is really beautiful, it is definitely world-class!"

Warmly celebrate the launch of the first 052C ship!

The Ka-27 came along with the Hyundai-class destroyer. In addition to the junk goods that Qin Tao got back at the beginning, there are also a batch of them in China. However, this kind of coaxial reverse helicopter is not the mainstream, and there is no plan to imitate it in China. This kind.

Qin Tao smiled: "The best use of our air defense ship is to escort the aircraft carrier, so you have to be mentally prepared. It is estimated that they will be often transferred to form an aircraft carrier formation."

The applause followed one after another without stopping, and everyone was very excited.

"Two? How can two be enough? That's right, it's enough to build six of this 052C, and it's time to build 052D next."

A group of leaders swarmed over and looked at the warship from afar, full of emotion.

However, the development of this missile is slow, and it is not yet mature. Although the launch tube was installed on the No. 138 destroyer, the missile has not yet been developed.

Everyone continued to walk forward, passed the bow, and reached the middle of the hull, where they could see two cylindrical gas turbine exhaust pipes and the outdated Yagi antenna on the rear mast.

At the same time, it is also the first time to use a cylindrical launcher. The launcher is huge, much larger than the previous Eagle-81 series.

Countless people are watching the launch of this warship. This is a new beginning. From then on, the motherland's navy will officially enter a period of rapid development!Warships of the same type will be launched one after another, and the navy has officially entered the era of violent soldiers!

This missile is destined to be only a transitional product. After the YJ-12 is finalized, the launcher can be removed and replaced with the YJ-12. Speaking of long-range attacks, the YJ-12 is better.

There is no way, the research and development funds are limited. Under the current situation, we can only give up first and wait for the light of the Air Force.

The front is a phased array radar, and the rear is a Yagi antenna. This layout looks a little funny.

On this ship No. 168, we can't continue to wait for the Eagle Strike-12. After all, the southern fleet can't put on a facade. It needs to have real missiles to deal with emergencies at any time.

"That's right, that kind of missile is advanced, but there is no secret at all. After Da Mao sold us the modern class, the Americans purchased a few sun-burning missiles from Er Mao." Qin Tao said: "Our future eagle Strike-12 was built, and modern-class ones have to be replaced."

"When we built the first ship, we might waste some time exploring various techniques. We can speed up the speed when we build subsequent models later." Qin Tao said to the crowd with a smile: "Leaders, wait until the sea trial. After the completion, the Navy will have to allocate funds to continue construction, only this one is far from enough for the Navy.”

Is the first ship No. 167 or No. 168?No one cares about these anymore, what everyone cares most about is the destroyer that is about to launch.

"It should be no problem." Qin Tao nodded: "Leaders, please rest assured. Although our warship was launched later than 167, it will definitely not delay the sea trial. Maybe it will be one step earlier than the 167 sea trial."

What you see from a distance is of course the shape of a warship. Although other warships also have stealth shapes, the No. 168 in front of you is definitely a master. Its superstructure is all inward, and a beautiful line runs from the bow to the rear. At the tail, the bridge is also tilted inward, and the four-sided phased array radar is placed on the corner-cutting building of the bridge.

Although the media boasted that the sun-burning missile is an aircraft carrier killer, everyone knows that the range of this missile is too short to threaten the aircraft carrier formation. In terms of imitation and self-development, the country still chooses its own Research and use the sun-burning missile technology to develop a brand new anti-ship missile that you need.

It is still rare to see such a big event this time. After all, the significance of this launch is great, and it can even be said to be cross-generational.

"That's right, all leaders, please go to the rostrum." Qin Tao said: "Our launching ceremony is about to begin!"

Of course, the 730 guns can't be seen clearly, and they have been covered by the flags. The launching ceremony of this warship is very grand, and it also uses the method of flying all the flags, from the bow to the bridge, from the bridge to the stern, The vertical bunting is full.

As for the hull number, the destroyer of the Southern Fleet has already reached 166, and the next number 167 is given to 052B. Therefore, the first 052C's hull number will be 168, and this number is nice enough. that's it.

"Of course we are mentally prepared, but we don't worry about it. Even if it is to escort the aircraft carrier, it is our fleet." The leader is very optimistic.

"Yes, we are still looking forward to the arrival of the YJ-12 missile." Wu Shengli said: "This missile is a key project of the navy, and the technology is very difficult, but the relevant units are working hard to solve the problem, Taozi, if there is a chance in the future , you can also poach some of Lao Maozi’s anti-ship missile designers.”

After all, the destroyers launched before were either rebuilt or assembled with imported parts. This time, the 052C is the first time to use all domestic parts, from engines, to weapon systems, to electronic equipment, All are domestic products, this is a new starting point, which means that domestic warship research and development has entered a new historical period!
All the shortcomings have been made up, and there is no need to be controlled by others anymore.

Everyone continued to move forward, and behind the mast supporting the radar, a cylindrical launcher appeared.

Two helicopters, one tall and one long, are not the best options.

"Currently, our brother units are providing us with the YJ-62, so we can only temporarily install this missile. After the YJ-12 matures, the YJ-12 missile can be installed here."

"Why did you move the outfitting work before launching?" Now it was the leader's turn to be surprised.

Therefore, it can only be pretended.

"Now, the launching ceremony begins!"

In addition to naval guns, 730 close-in anti-aircraft guns have also been poked on warships. The AK630 imitated by Lao Maozi can already be eliminated!In terms of gun making, the country is still very technical.

At the beginning, Qin Tao towed a modern-class destroyer of Damao back and dismantled it. All the technologies on it were taken away by various units for research. Naturally, the naval guns were also researched by relevant units. However, according to Qin Tao’s introduction, they also carried out improved.

"Fortunately, the relevant units in our country have been able to manufacture the H/PJ-38 single-tube 130mm naval gun." Qin Tao pointed to the bow of the ship: "That naval gun will become the first choice for our destroyers in the future. .”

As for the Zhijiu, the tonnage is too low, and two planes are usually dispatched together, one with sonar buoys and one with torpedoes, which greatly reduces combat effectiveness.

"Of course, this will increase the displacement. We also need a more powerful gas turbine. Our relevant units are developing the UGT-25000 gas turbine. This gas turbine can propel a warship with a full load displacement of [-] tons. Unlike our current situation, only Six thousand tons of displacement."

Qin Tao was feeling emotional in his heart, and Yang Dawei came over: "Mr. Qin, it's almost time, isn't it time to hold the launching ceremony?"

Due to the wide tail of the hull, double hangars are arranged on it, but the choice of helicopters has not been fixed yet.

and many more!

There were only short-range air defense missiles back then, but now we have area air defense missiles!

However, there are some places that do not need to be upgraded. Qin Tao looked towards the bow of the ship, where a single-barreled naval gun was protruding.

"Yeah." Qin Tao nodded and agreed, can we dig it back and talk about it later, this kind of occasion can't refute the old man's face!
"At this stage, the strongest anti-ship missiles in our navy are those two modern-class sun-burning missiles." An officer said.

Speaking of helicopters, the biggest shortcoming is the engine. Without advanced turboshaft engines, it is impossible to have advanced helicopters. In this regard, the country still has a long way to go.

The combat weapons are almost installed, and after launching into the water, there are only some living facilities left.

"In this case, you will be able to have a sea trial next year, right?"

In addition to the berth of Mingzhou Shipyard, Huating Shipyard, Bincheng Shipyard, etc. will start construction and build a large number of such warships!
The huge hull entered the water and splashed the waves. The tugboat came and dragged the ship to the outfitting dock aside for the final outfitting. Everyone watched the warship mooring, and then walked up to it with great interest. Each of the above equipment.

The launch of this warship naturally attracted global attention.

However, because of the news on the TV, no one regarded the launching of this warship as a threat anymore. After all, there are too many threats in the world, and some threats are intolerable to the superpowers. They changed their sights , to find the real enemy who can threaten them.

Of course Ah San was the one who was most worried about the launching of this warship.

(End of this chapter)