Great warships

Chapter 1147. Flattening the jump deck of the 001 aircraft carrier?

Why start construction on seven ships at once instead of ten?

Of course there are other ideas!

Now, the navy is in urgent need of modern large warships to cope with the increasingly complex external environment. With one existing ship and seven more to be built, eight ships will be able to meet the navy's requirements. If it can be relieved in one breath, of course it must be improved. Only improvement can be achieved. , in order to meet the next needs.

Greater displacement?

Qin Tao's face showed an expression that he had known better than before: "Dad, when we proposed the design plan, we proposed a plan with a larger displacement. Now this plan is chosen by the Navy. You finally feel that It’s not enough, so we need to continue adding more, right?”

"In terms of the power system, it is long past time to popularize the electric propulsion system. All the power of the entire ship is generated to meet the needs of the warship. We already have a 40-megawatt gas turbine. Two of them should be more than enough. We can also add more One or two diesel generators can be used to meet unexpected needs." Qin Tao continued to chatter without noticing that his father-in-law's face looked a little ugly.

This kind of warship is not enough. You didn't insist on it at first!

"Ahem, okay, Mr. Qin, we are mainly discussing the start of the 055 construction this time, coordinating the progress of all aspects, and striving to complete mass construction in the shortest time. As for the modification of the 055, we can wait until the next meeting. You guys You can also bid on projects." Leader Wang on the side said.

"What's the point of talking about it next time? Let's talk about it now." Qin Tao said: "How much does the Navy plan to increase the displacement? I think it is no longer interesting to build a displacement of more than 10,000 tons. We might as well just go to 20,000 tons. , has a large displacement and can carry more weapons, especially the vertical launch units, so that there will be no need for someone to build a warship with more vertical launch units than ours."

Seeing that Qin Tao kept talking, Leader Wang was a little embarrassed, but Wu Shengli was open-minded: "Whatever is said in the meeting will be said, so let him have his say first."

Qin Tao then realized that he was off topic: "I'm sorry, let's continue talking about the construction of 055."

"Tell me, let's talk about the improvements of 055. We are all listening to see what flowers you can come up with."

"Dad, I won't say anything anymore. It's up to you to tell me."

Wu Shengli rolled his eyes at him, and then continued: "Let me just say a few words. The reason why we are intensively planning the facelift of 055 is because we have some advanced technologies that have matured. If you want to use these technologies, you can It places higher demands on warships."

"What technology?" Qin Tao was very curious.

"Taozi, you don't know?"

Qin Tao thought quickly and then answered: "Is it because the electromagnetic gun technology has matured?"

The electromagnetic gun project was handed over to Ma Gong. Qin Tao just pointed out the route of using the coil gun and didn't interfere much after that. With the financial resources of Mingzhou Group and the work ability of Ma Gong, it was time to figure it out now.

"Yes, the electromagnetic gun has matured, so we can install it on warships. However, this type of electromagnetic gun is relatively large and consumes a lot of power. Although our 055 has reserved it when designing However, it is estimated that we have to wait for the electromagnetic gun technology to progress and become more mature before using it." Wu Shengli said: "Now, it is most appropriate to use the electromagnetic gun that has been successfully developed on our 055 modification. plan."

"Building a brand new warship just for an electromagnetic gun, the navy is very generous." Qin Tao sighed. In the past, the navy did not dare to spend money so randomly. Now, the navy is really rich.

"Of course it's not just electromagnetic guns, our laser weapons are also mature." Wu Shengli continued: "In the face of new threats, such as drones, using laser weapons is the most appropriate solution."

An organization that used water pipes and gas cans as weapons beat the mighty Davids into losing their temper. One of the important reasons is the cost-effectiveness ratio. Even if the interceptor missile is simple, it is more expensive than the homemade rocket. Modern War is fought for money. Without money, there is no victory. If there are not enough missiles, how can we intercept the numerous cheap weapons?

Navy warships will also face this problem. In particular, drone technology is constantly developing. A civilian drone flies over with a bomb attached, and then lands on the shield. With a bang, your own side will suffer losses. Disastrous, and if the shield is broken, the ability to monitor the surrounding airspace will be greatly reduced. If something flies in again, it may not be discovered in time.

How to deal with it?

It's too luxurious to use missiles to deal with those things. It's easiest to use lasers, as long as there is electricity!

Since the emergence of lasers, they have been used in the military. At first, because the energy was not strong enough to kill the enemy, they could only be used for tasks such as ranging. But now, with the continuous advancement of laser weapons, the power is getting higher and higher. The stronger it is, the more capable it is of burning through the aircraft.

In addition to the 1130 guns and Haihongqi 10, the navy also needs laser weapons to protect the fleet!

"These are all large power consumers. It's okay to turn on one alone. If they are fully turned on, it will probably cause power supply problems. We really need a new platform to provide strong enough power." Qin Tao nodded.

However, it still feels a bit ridiculous to say that the 055 was modified just to carry electromagnetic guns and laser weapons.

"Well, these are all needs, but the most important reason is that the 14th Research Institute has developed a long-range meter wave warning radar. This radar is improved on the original SLC-18 radar. The original single-sided radar It has become a wedge-shaped structure, which reduces the width of the radar and is more convenient for warships to use. With this radar, ballistic missiles can be better detected." Wu Shengli said: "We need to strengthen the strength of warships."

At the beginning, when the two parties were bidding, the brother unit proposed a very unique design of a 10,000-ton large drive. The key to this design was the use of a rotating phased array radar at the back, which can monitor satellites in space, that is, This means that ballistic missiles can be detected in advance, and they can be detected two thousand kilometers away.

If the design drawings of this warship had not been leaked during the bidding, the Navy might have chosen this solution. The solution given by Qin Tao at that time was to use reconnaissance satellites for early detection, and then use the meter-wave radar carried on the warship to detect as much as possible It is discovered at a long distance and then launches anti-missile interception.

However, this solution still has many flaws. After all, according to the original design, 055 existed as the flagship of the formation, and anti-missile was only one of its tasks.

Now, if the Navy still wants to strengthen its anti-missile capabilities, it needs to install large-scale meter-wave radars on warships, similar to the former SLC-18.

However, the width and height of this kind of radar are too large. After deployment, the stability of the warship will be greatly affected. Therefore, the Navy can only wait temporarily. Until now, the 14th Institute has developed a new long-range meter. Wave radar can be installed on warships!

"The search distance of this radar exceeds 3,000 kilometers, and the search altitude also exceeds 1,000 kilometers, which is enough to detect ballistic missiles launched by the enemy at long distances. In this way, it can also better match our more advanced anti-missile weapons in the future. Interceptor bomb." Wu Shengli continued to introduce.

Seeing Qin Tao's stunned expression, Wu Shengli was very satisfied. Was he shocked or surprised?

It was originally something to be discussed in future meetings, but now that Qin Tao wants to know, let him know. Anyway, although it is about bidding, in fact, currently only the Mingzhou Group can build this kind of super battleship. , if you change to another shipyard, the construction cost will increase by more than 055%. After all, Mingzhou Group has the strongest cost control. He just asked for a lower quotation for the batch-built , but Qin Tao still agreed.

After the last experiment, the superiors were very satisfied. At the same time, they were also looking for shortcomings. The warship's own long-range search capability was still the most serious. Now it only intercepts missiles with a range of two thousand kilometers. Of course, there is no problem, but in the future , to intercept intercontinental missiles with a range of more than 10,000 kilometers, it is absolutely impossible if its own search capability does not reach two to three thousand kilometers.

The most important mission of the navy is to serve as the front line of anti-missile defense. As long as it is deployed in the Pacific, it can directly intercept everything that needs to be intercepted. It is much better than intercepting on the country. Therefore, 055 must be strengthened!

Coincidentally, the 14th Institute has developed a more advanced radar that can also be used on warships. In this way, an enlarged version of 055 will be put on the agenda.

"Do we have more advanced anti-missile interceptors?" Qin Tao spoke after a moment.

The Hongqi-19 has come out and successfully intercepted the target. However, this interceptor intercepts a medium-range missile. No matter how far it is, it cannot reach it. After all, the shooting height and slant range are not enough, and more advanced ones are needed!

What is this most advanced?

Red Flag-26?

The name of this missile is on the lips of many people. It is an advanced anti-missile missile. Since its number is later than that of the Hongqi-19, its performance must be more advanced than the Hongqi-19. It may be able to intercept intercontinental ballistics. missile.

However, it is not easy to intercept such missiles.

You can take a look at the Yankee’s damn system. The GBI interceptor equipped with this system is a three-stage interceptor, which is the basis for the second and third stage boosters of the retired Minuteman 2 intercontinental ballistic missile. developed on. The missile developed has a length of 16.8 meters, a diameter of 1.27 meters, a launch weight of 13 tons, and a maximum range of kilometers.

After that, the Americans specially developed the GBI anti-missile interceptor, which was jointly developed by Boeing, Raytheon, Orbital Sciences and other companies. It used the solid booster of the Taurus rocket. The launch mass of this missile is as high as 20 tons. The length of the missile 16.61 meters, the diameter is still 1.28 meters, and the maximum height of the ballistic trajectory is 8.3 kilometers. It can deliver a kinetic energy interceptor into space at a speed of kilometers per second for precise interception.

Looking at these data, we know that warships cannot be installed at all. The current Hongqi-19 has reached the same level as Standard 3, no, it is stronger than Standard 3. It is said to be already very strong. Unexpectedly, domestic military R&D personnel His ability far exceeded his expectations.

Only then did Wu Shengli realize that what surprised Qin Tao was not this radar, but this advanced missile!

"Yes, we are currently developing a new anti-missile interceptor missile. However, the diameter and length of this missile are a bit large. Taozi, do you have any solution?" Wu Shengli looked at Qin Tao. .

Qin Tao thought for a while: "Currently, our hair hanging system is 850 mm in diameter. If we want to solve the problem of too large diameter, we need to combine four hair hanging systems into a large hanging hair system. As long as Just replace the top cover.”

How to increase the diameter of hanging hair? For Dongfang's hot and cold hanging system, which is actually a top cover, as long as the top cover is replaced, four can be combined into one. After the combination, the diameter will be 1.7 meters.

"As for the length, this must be reserved inside the warship in advance. If we make some changes, it is still possible to leave a height of twelve meters inside. If it is more, we cannot guarantee it."

Although the announced maximum length of this kind of hair is nine meters, it also depends on the space below. There is enough space below. When the launch tube is inserted, the length can also be increased. Anyway, there is no need for a thermal launch exhaust duct. This is the inherent advantage of the hot and cold co-frame launcher.

The current 055 has a draft of eight meters and a large height above the waterline. Therefore, it is no problem to free up space for the launcher at a height of meters.

Wu Shengli smiled: "See? Nothing can stump Taozi! Whatever we need, he can stuff it into the warship!"

"Yes, there is nothing that Mr. Qin can't do."

"Dad, what is the size of our missiles?" Qin Tao looked at everyone's expressions and felt a little anxious. He was obviously kidding himself.

"We'll talk about it later. This kind of missile is still highly confidential." Wu Shengli said: "Let's continue talking about other things. Where did we just talk about it?"

"Anti-missile."

"What about before?"

"Anti-missile."

"What about before? Forget it, I won't ask you anymore. Let's continue talking about Qiongzhou No. 003 Shipyard. The dock of the shipyard has also been built. When the 001 aircraft carrier is put into service, the Navy plans to move the aircraft carrier in and carry out the operation. Mid-term overhaul.”

The 003 aircraft carrier is already being outfitted. After the outfitting is completed, it will be sea trials. Since most of them are mature systems, even nuclear power is mature, so the sea trials should not last too long until the sea trials are over. , the 003 aircraft carrier will officially enter service, and the navy will officially enter the three-carrier era.

However, after the sea trials of the 003 aircraft carrier, the 001 aircraft carrier also served for several years. It is very common for large aircraft carriers to enter the dock for maintenance. The dock built in Qiongzhou is to repair these warships of the Navy. Useful, but what the hell is a mid-term overhaul?

"Dad, what does the Navy plan to change the 001 aircraft carrier into? There is no need for large-scale modifications to this kind of aircraft carrier. If the changes are too big, it is better to build a new one." Qin Tao said.

"What are you afraid of? Are you afraid that our navy will require 001 to be equipped with an electromagnetic catapult?" Wu Shengli asked.

If you are an outsider, you will definitely feel that it is very cost-effective to add an electromagnetic catapult to 001 to give 001 strong combat performance.

However, once you fully understand the difficulty, you will know that it is not that easy.

The bow of 001 is a huge jump deck. It is definitely not possible to install a catapult on it. Therefore, if it is to be installed, it can only be installed on an angled deck. A slot with a length of more than 110 meters is opened on this deck. It will bring about big structural problems. After all, the ejector is not just the slot you see above. It also has a large number of electromagnetic coils, V-shaped slots specifically driven by the armature movement, and strong electromagnetic shielding. ability.

Specifically, the total volume of these equipment will reach more than 500 cubic meters and the weight will reach more than 200 tons. Who can guarantee that the structure can withstand such operation?

With this change, there will be a bulge on the top of the cabin below the angled deck. Will this bulge occupy the width of other cabins inside? Moreover, electromagnetic catapults alone are not enough. Energy storage devices and various cables are also required, and hangar space must continue to be occupied, reducing the number of carrier-based aircraft carried inside again.

Although Qin Tao also thought about adding an electromagnetic catapult and increasing power generation capacity during the modification, he no longer recommends it.

"From an engineer's point of view, it is inappropriate to install an electromagnetic catapult. The workload is very large. It is better to build a new one. Since the hangar of the 001 aircraft carrier is originally small, this operation will also make the carrying It makes no sense to further reduce the number of carrier-based aircraft."

Wu Shengli rolled his eyes at him: "If you can explain these truths clearly, don't our navy know?"

It’s good to know! Qin Tao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"However, the Navy has its own considerations." Wu Shengli continued: "Now, the 003 aircraft carrier is about to complete sea trials and enter service. We plan to build two more warships of the same type. Therefore, the status of the 001 aircraft carrier will become embarrassing in the future. Come on, the Navy plans to use 001 as an aircraft carrier training ship. Since other than it, the Navy’s aircraft carriers all have straight decks, so..."

Qin Tao's brows furrowed again: "Dad, you want to flatten this leaping deck? You can't even do that."

Regarding the plan to flatten the warped nose, the British have the most say. The Queen-class aircraft carrier in their hands studied everything during the design, and finally decided to use their most skilled ski jump take-off plan.

However, this ski jump is not like the big cockpit of the trouser ship. This ski jump is a feature of the Invincible class. An additional narrow cockpit is added to the left side of the bow to allow carrier-based aircraft to take off from it. Because the Queen The stage is produced in a modular manner, so it is easy for them to dismantle the warped head, and even if it is dismantled, the structural strength will not be reduced.

Our own 001 aircraft carrier is different. This aircraft carrier has a big bow. When it was designed, the bow was raised high. Now to flatten the bow, we have to cut off a large piece of it. Then, it needs to be welded on again. During this process, whether the structural strength will change, for example, it is possible to suddenly find that the bow of the ship begins to deform after cutting it off.

After all, the 001 aircraft carrier was not designed by itself, and it is not easy to transform it. This series of work is very complicated and takes a lot of time. It is better to start building a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

(End of this chapter)