Great warships

Chapter 832 Red Flag Nine and Red Flag Nineteen
Although the Patriots were famous for frequently intercepting Scud missiles during the Gulf War ten years ago, the Scud missiles are only short-range missiles with a range of [-] kilometers. This kind of missile has a low speed and low trajectory, making it easy to be intercepted.

Aries, which translates to Aries, is a medium-range ballistic missile made by the Yankees.Isn't it according to the provisions of the INF treaty that Yankees cannot manufacture medium-range missiles?To them, these missiles are target missiles, target missiles are not missiles, and the agreement is a piece of paper anyway, and only the incompetent will rely on it.

Now, the standard 3 missile hits the Aries target missile, which represents the arrival of a new era: TMD is about to mature!

Using missiles to intercept missiles, and ballistic missiles, the first one to do it was Lao Maozi, who deployed a rubber-covered anti-missile system around Moscow, but the way this system is used is too extreme. Using nuclear bombs to intercept nuclear bombs, even if it is intercepted, Moscow will suffer a lot of nuclear radiation.

This was the only way to do it at the beginning, because the guidance accuracy could not be achieved.

Into the 80s, Reagan put forward a "strategic defense initiative", which is the "Star Wars" plan.According to this plan, a multi-level and multi-method anti-ballistic missile system will be established at an altitude of 200 to 1000 kilometers, with space-based directed energy weapons as the mainstay, kinetic energy weapons as a supplement, and a combination of space weapons and ground-based weapons.

Although the facts proved that this was a strategic deception plan, the Americans did not give up their pursuit of unilateral absolute security. After the collapse of the Red Empire, they narrowed down this plan and developed a "global defense system against limited strikes".

According to this scaled-down version of the plan, the Americans formulated the "Ballistic Missile Defense Plan", or BMD for short.This plan is divided into two parts, with a range of 3000 kilometers as the dividing line. Long-range missiles and intercontinental missiles that can hit the mainland of the United States with a range longer than this are the targets of the "National Missile Defense System", referred to as NMD in English.Guides that have a range of less than [-] kilometers and pose a threat to US overseas theater troops, garrisons, and military installations are included in the "Theater Missile Defense Program", or TMD for short in English.

Standard 3 belongs to the project in TMD, mainly belonging to the Navy. This project is improved on the basis of Standard 2 ER Block4A. It still uses the original type of body and propulsion device, but adds a third-stage rocket engine to make this missile fly farther, and can fly beyond the atmosphere. At the same time, a light extra-atmospheric kinetic energy interceptor warhead and supporting guidance software are added.

This missile system is installed on the Navy's Aegis warships. When necessary, it can approach dangerous target countries to detect ballistic missiles at any time. Once launched, it can even destroy the missiles directly on the ascent stage, so as to better protect the security of the United States itself.

Their ultimate goal is of course to keep themselves in absolute safety, so that they can do anything without fear of retaliation from their opponents. In this way, the existing international order and strategic balance will be broken.

Of course, this is just their unilateral fantasy.

"The research and development of the opponent's navy is the most urgent. After all, they are facing the threat of our YJ-21 and other hypersonic missiles. This interception experiment has proved that they are capable of intercepting our YJ-21. Of course, it is only capable." Qin Tao said: "In the attack and defense of ballistic missiles, a slight upgrade of the attacking side's technology can make the defensive side a hundred times more difficult. Moreover, we have also overcome the technical difficulties of changing orbits. It is not that simple for them to intercept our YJ-21."

"Yes, we have the ability to get rid of the interception of this missile, but after all, this is a bad start." Wu Shengli frowned: "We must find a way."

"What else can we do? Of course it is a protest." Qin Tao said: "We strongly condemn this new space race, and our Zhang Zhong said program can also brighten the atmosphere."

"Protest? Protest is a sign of incompetence!"

"No, protest is an attitude of ours." Qin Tao explained.

Wu Shengli seemed to understand something, and nodded, even if he knew it was meaningless, he still had to protest, because it was an attitude.

Recently, Zhang Zhong said that the program has received additional attention. Each of the recent episodes has been quite exciting, but the most exciting is the recent visit of the motherland’s warships to Europe, which caused a sensation in Europe.

However, since this episode has just passed, the new episode has made people feel depressed. The world is not peaceful, and shit stirrers are everywhere.

"Dear viewers in front of the TV, our program this time is called Zhang Zhong said TMD. Just recently, a Standard 3 missile successfully hit an Aries missile in outer space. Back then Hexcel said they shot down a mosquito in space, but it was not a direct hit. The mosquito was blasted down by a shock wave. But now, it is the era of precise mosquito hits. This experiment marks the beginning of practical application of TMD. Today, we are honored to have Mr. Mashkov, a famous aerospace expert in the era of the Red Empire. , the former designer of the rubber sleeve system, please come and tell us about it.”

The camera turned to Mashkov. Zhang Zhong said that some guests are often invited in the studio of the show, and most of the time they are foreign guests. After all, these guests are more convincing.

"Hi everyone, I'm Mashkov. With the development of technology, some fantasies in Star Wars have finally become a reality." Mashkov said: "Using direct collision to kill to shoot down ballistic missiles was unthinkable before, but now we see that the Americans have done it. Among this technology, the most difficult thing is how to accurately locate the incoming warhead. There is no air in space, so the extra-atmospheric kinetic energy interception warhead needs to have multiple nozzles to adjust its attitude at any time..."

"This technology sounds very advanced!"

"Yes, the biggest feature of this technology is that it is very demanding. After all, the speed in space is very fast. If there is no effective solution, it will be a thousand miles away." This Mashkov doesn't know if he has been in the East for a long time, and he even knows this proverb.

"So, does it mean that all ballistic missiles are ineffective in front of it?"

"Of course not. The height of the road is one foot and the height of the devil is ten feet high. There are still many ways to deal with this interceptor bomb." Mashkov introduced: "The first is to change the orbit. After the interceptor bomb is launched into the air, the intercepted ballistic missile can be thrown away by changing the orbit once. After all, it must accurately calculate the orbit if it wants to fly into outer space. Once the target changes orbit, it will definitely not be able to reach it."

"That's right, orbital change is a nightmare for intercepting weapons. Are there other means?"

"There are multiple warheads. This precise impact method uses optical aiming. This method is difficult to distinguish between real and fake warheads. When an interceptor is found, the ballistic missile undertaking the attack mission may be fooled as long as it releases another fake warhead that looks similar to it, or releases multiple warheads. At that time, this interceptor will fall into selection difficulties. It can only intercept one warhead at most. If it is unlucky, it will still intercept a fake warhead."

Even in 2020, the technology is more advanced, and there is even AI, which is still very poor in optical recognition. Directly recognizing the picture on the road sign as a living person has caused the car to brake suddenly, let alone now.

"That is to say, even if this technology is successful, unilateral absolute security does not exist, and the attacker can use various methods to penetrate the defense." Zhang Zhong concluded.

"That's right, that's it. Moreover, this technology will trigger a new round of arms race, which is not beneficial to world peace. After all, unilateral absolute security does not exist, and other countries will definitely find a way to develop the same type of technology. This is like before the World War. All countries tightened their belts and built more and more battleships. Later, countries realized that it would be meaningless to go on like this except to drag themselves down.

"Yes, we can see that a new round of military competition is about to begin, so which country will follow this pace first?"

"Of course it is Da Mao." Mashkov said very positively: "At present, Da Mao is developing the most advanced S-300PMU3 air defense system, which has good anti-missile capabilities. However, I am more optimistic about the S-300V of Antai Design Bureau. It will definitely speed up."

Laymen only know about the S-300. In fact, this kind of missile is classified. Among them, the Diamond Central Design Bureau poured out the S-300P.

而陆军用的则是安泰设计局捣鼓出来的S-300V，这种导弹也在不断发展，先后出现的型号有S-300V、S-300V1、S-300VM和S-300VM2，其中S-300VM2后来改称安泰2500，意思是拦截2500公里射程的导弹。

Now, since the Yankees have done this, Da Mao must not be outdone. If you do it, I will do it. If you quit the group, of course I don't have to abide by the anti-missile treaty back then.

Under the guidance of Zhang Zhongshuo's program, the audience once again turned their attention to the confrontation between Da Mao and the United States. As for the attitude of the East, it is meaningless.

No one knows, because of this anti-missile, many people in the East sat together and held a meeting together.

People from the navy, air force, and aerospace department, and Mr. Qin, the shipbuilder, also joined in the fun.

"A protest can only be a protest. Since the other party is doing it, we have to do it too. We must have the same type of weapons." Liu Lao of the Air Force said, "We gathered here today to study. If we want to have the same type of system, then what should we do. This burden still falls on the shoulders of the comrades in the aerospace department."

"At present, the most advanced air defense missile we have is Hongqi-3. We have developed a range-extending model with a range of [-] kilometers. This missile has a high probability of intercepting ballistic missiles. If we improve it, for example, adding a third stage like the standard [-], it should be able to increase its range by a large amount." Shen Lao, the commander-in-chief of Hongqi-[-] missiles, said: "As far as the existing missiles are concerned, they should be able to intercept ballistic missiles with a range of less than [-] kilometers. After the improvement, missiles with a range of [-] kilometers should be capable of intercepting them."

The Red Flag IX missile has pinned the hopes of many people. This air defense missile has finally lived up to expectations and has become the most important air defense weapon for the Air Force and Navy. Like Lao Maozi, the domestic anti-missile system also needs to be developed on air defense missiles.

"The most critical technology is the extra-atmospheric kinetic energy interceptor and the optical system to accurately determine the position of the target outside the atmosphere." The white-haired old Wu said: "A few years ago, President Qin gave us some advice, so we also carried out some theoretical research. Now, we need to turn from theory to practice."

Everyone looked at Qin Tao, but Qin Tao didn't have any proud expression on his face. Unlike his previous smiles, he looked very serious today.

Today's meeting is a big deal!
"That's right, we need to turn from theory to practice. No matter how much money we spend, we have to develop this kind of system! Others want absolute security, and we can't fall behind. We also have what others have." Wu Shengli also spoke.

This is not just a matter of the Air Force. After all, the American Standard 3 is launched from warships, and the Navy also needs similar weapons. Moreover, the Navy has an advantage in anti-missile due to its flexibility.

If you want to sell everything you want, you have to do it!
"That's right, we can't wait any longer. Let's use Red Flag IX as the basis first to improve our theater anti-missile system!" Old Liu nodded.

After Mr. Liu finished speaking, he glanced at the people present, and finally fixed his eyes on Qin Tao: "Boss Qin, what do you think?"

Qin Tao does not wear a military uniform, nor is he from the country, but he has made great contributions to the motherland. The development of the domestic military industry is inseparable from his promotion. Almost all advanced weapons have his shadow, so everyone attaches great importance to Qin Tao.

"Red Flag IX must be developed, but just having Red Flag IX is far from enough." Qin Tao said: "Everyone, Mr. Shen also said just now that Red Flag IX has been improved to the third level, that is, it can intercept ballistic missiles with a range of [-] kilometers. How about the Americans? They have already tried to intercept missiles with a range of [-] kilometers. We are already behind in this respect!"

"Yes, Mr. Qin, we are indeed behind in this field, so we have to catch up slowly, step by step, first..."

"No, one step behind, we will only fall behind step by step, we need to take big steps to catch up now!"

"Boss Qin, what do you mean?"

"The navy's new generation of vertical launchers has set the caliber at 850 mm and the length has also been extended to nine meters. I think we can use this as an indicator to develop a brand new missile. After expanding the volume, there should be no problem with doubling the range. In this way, our newly developed missile can easily intercept missiles at about [-] kilometers, so that it has mid-range anti-missile capabilities."

The current Hongqi-6.5 missile has a length of 500 meters and a diameter of about 550 millimeters. (I'm confused, some say 560mm, some say 470mm, and some say 500mm, let's say about [-]mm.) Now, expanding the size of this missile will definitely increase its range by a large margin. This brand new interceptor is entirely for mid-course anti-missile use!
Wu Shengli opened his eyes wide.

Qin Tao insisted on enlarging the diameter of the launch tube and making a large-scale launching device for general use, not only to insert anti-ship ballistic missiles, but also to insert anti-missile missiles?

This size standard must meet the navy's. Anyway, for ground air defense, it doesn't matter how big it is. It can be pulled by a car. The navy has size restrictions.

"President Qin, if we want to develop a brand new anti-aircraft missile, we need to spend a lot of money." A leader said: "At present, we can only temporarily use the weapons at hand to change it."

"This money must be spent. If we don't spend it, we will only be left behind." Qin Tao said: "This project is not only for our navy, air force and aerospace department, but also a national-level project. We ask the state to allocate funds for the research and development of this missile. It is not enough for us to have Hongqi [-], we must also have Hongqi [-]."

This sentence came out of my mouth. After saying it, Qin Tao felt that it was too early.

The Hongqi 50.00 missile has always been shrouded in a veil of mystery. It is the pillar of the Eastern anti-missile system. No one knows when it was developed and what its parameters are. However, it is enough to know that it can provide a protective umbrella for the motherland.

Now, Qin Tao proposed an indicator. Since the navy has it, it should be done according to the size of the navy, so that the navy can carry it in the future.

"Red Flag Nineteen?"

"That's right, it's higher-end than Hongqi Nineteen, so let's call it Hongqi Nineteen." Qin Tao said, "Their system is called TMD, so our system is called CTMD. Americans have a fucking system, so let's fuck it!"

This sentence sounds a little vulgar, but everyone who heard it felt very enjoyable, and the tension suppressed in everyone's hearts was diluted by this sentence.

puff!Someone couldn't help laughing.

Mr. Wu smiled and shook his head: "Boss Qin, what you said is really interesting. Sure enough, young people are still open-minded. By the way, does Mingzhou Group want to join such a huge project?"

Although Mingzhou Group is also engaged in aerospace, it is engaged in liquid rockets with the goal of flying to Mars, so it does not match CTMD's plan. However, Mingzhou Group is rich. Mr. Wu's meaning is very simple. Since Mr. Qin came to the meeting together, he must invest.

Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, we definitely want to participate in this plan, but we are taking another route."

"What route?"

"Electromagnetic gun."

Everyone's eyes brightened. That's right, this field is what Mingzhou Group is best at!Mingzhou Group backed Magong to set up Golden Sun Electric Co., Ltd. and developed electromagnetic ejection. Now this technology has matured and is standard equipment for domestic aircraft carriers. The next project is electromagnetic guns!

In that year, in the Star Wars program, many advanced weapons emerged, such as laser cannons, particle beam cannons and electromagnetic guns.

Lasers are the most well-known, and are now used in many ways, but if you want to use laser cannons to kill targets, there is still a long way to go, especially if they are deployed on the ground, the process of passing through the atmosphere will rapidly decay, and the final effect is not optimistic.The particle beam cannon is vulnerable to the influence of the earth's gravity, causing the trajectory to bend, which requires complex algorithms.In the end, only the railgun was considered the easiest to implement.

Electromagnetic force is used to accelerate the projectile in the barrel. When it flies out, the speed is as high as Mach 7, and then it flies to the target and directly hits it. Relying on the huge kinetic energy, the target can be destroyed.

This is easy to say, but it will encounter difficulties in research and development. The Americans are also working on it, but there are many difficulties. However, the East has its own technical route, and there are talents like Ma Ming, so Qin Tao is the most enthusiastic about this technical route.

"Ordinary anti-aircraft missiles are too slow, take too long to prepare, and need to go through a long period of acceleration, but our electromagnetic gun can reach the maximum speed in the instant it goes out, flies to the target faster, and intercepts it in a shorter time." Qin Tao began to introduce.

In fact, this set of theories has been introduced before, but it was only introduced to the Navy at that time, and people in the Air Force have not heard of it.

Ordinary missiles accelerate gradually, and finally achieve the maximum speed. Take Hongqi 4.2 as an example, the maximum terminal speed is only Mach 7, but what about the electromagnetic gun?The shell flies out at the maximum speed, and then slowly decelerates due to resistance. Even so, if it flies out to Mach 4, there will be Mach [-] left near the target. In this way, the interception time can be shortened by at least half.

Of course, in this process, it is difficult for anyone to say whether the target will maneuver and change orbit. Whether the shells fly up will be killed by dense projectiles or by precise impact. That is the route to be determined by the technicians, and it has nothing to do with Qin Tao.

Qin Tao just determines the direction.

"That's right, the technical route of the electromagnetic gun can be considered. In this way, our navy, air force and aerospace departments will contribute funds to support the improvement of Hongqi IX. We will apply for state funding to support the research and development of Hongqi XIX. As for the electromagnetic gun project, Mingzhou Group will be in charge. We have three technical routes in parallel, and we will definitely be able to catch up in this area!" Wu Shengli finally made a decision.

As for the funding for the research and development of electromagnetic guns promised by the Navy, Wu Shengli has already left it behind.

(End of this chapter)