Great warships

Chapter 824 The launch of the anti-submarine rocket deep bomb is spectacular
Many times, when publicizing, they will say how long their history is, as if this is old qualifications. In fact, if a hero does not mention the courage of the past, the past is the past and has nothing to do with the present.

For example, a certain car brand advertises how noble its blood is, and uses the banner of BBBA to the outside world. We are four German brothers. In fact, BBA is still the most powerful existence and is synonymous with luxury cars. But the newly added B is a defunct car brand, no matter how long it used to be, it is now closed down, and it still promotes its own past, which is purely misleading consumers.

Fortunately, consumers are not stupid, so this B didn't pretend for long, and disappeared into the long river of history.

Now, the same is true for building warships. The old ones are old ones, so what, they have never built modern stealth ships, and it is normal for serious design mistakes to occur.

Hearing Qin Tao's words, everyone was filled with emotion. That's right, it's useless to say that in the past, it depends on the present. The most advanced shipbuilding technology is the Mingzhou Group!Just look at the tonnage of warships launched by the Mingzhou Group in the past few years. Not to mention anything else, it is just an aircraft carrier. How many countries in the world can build it?
"There are many old brands, it's time to enter the museum." Long Wayne said with emotion.

At this moment, suddenly, a voice sounded from the bridge.

"There are noises underwater!"

"Attention, switch to anti-submarine warfare immediately! Prepare to take off the anti-submarine helicopter!" Hearing this news, Ma Tieshan immediately became serious.

The navy of the motherland is strong and will sail around the world, but at the same time, it will also cause some unnecessary troubles. Some people always regard the peaceful rise of the East as a threat and always come to trouble. They can't resist above, so they are looking for trouble underwater. Every time a warship goes out to sea, its tail will follow behind it, and it is the same now. Just after completing the exercise, there are nasty things underwater!

The rainbow country naval officers present also became serious.

This is the territorial waters of their rainbow country, and there are unexpected guests!
"Attention, order the shore-based anti-submarine soldiers to be ready and take off at any time!"

The rainbow country's navy is very weak, and it is still dominated by missile speedboats. Their surface forces do not have anti-submarine capabilities, but this does not mean that they cannot do anything. They have shore-based anti-submarine troops, which can be dispatched at critical times.

The speedboats around spread out, and the missile speedboats did not have any anti-submarine capabilities, and would only interfere with No. 526's anti-submarine operations. At this time, No. 526 had already slowed down to a speed of about ten knots. There was silence on the bridge, waiting for the sonarman's report.

Although things were in a hurry, the sailors were calm in the face of danger, reflecting their well-trained.

Different operations require different tactics. When anti-submarine, the speed of the warship itself should not be too fast, otherwise its own noise will interfere with the monitoring effect of the sonar. At the same time, in order to better avoid the influence of the noise of the warship itself, the warship will also use Tow sonar.

Drag the sonar to a few kilometers or even a dozen kilometers behind the warship, so that you can avoid the influence of your own noise.At the same time, the towed sonar is also divided into two types. If only one sonar detection device is towed, it is a towed body. If the towed sonars are connected one by one to form a sonar array, it is a towed array sonar. The effect of the latter will of course be better.

When building the 112 destroyer, the towed body sonar was introduced from France, as well as the anti-submarine helicopter, which greatly upgraded the anti-submarine technology of the East. However, over the years, the technology of the East has been developing rapidly, and the towed sonar has also been upgraded to tow array, the detection effect is better.

Moreover, this thing is still developing. In later generations, fiber optic technology will be further integrated to make the performance of this sonar array more advanced, so that the enemy's submarines will have nowhere to hide underwater.

"The target is approaching, the distance is [-] nautical miles, and the speed is five knots." The sonar operator reported: "The sound characteristics are different from any submarine in the database, and it is probably a submarine that we have never encountered before."

Discovering it twenty nautical miles away is considered a dereliction of duty. After all, at this distance, the underwater submarine is already capable of launching torpedoes. However, it depends on the target. It is a submarine that has never been encountered before. , the quietness is also quite good, if the crew of No. 526 is not well-trained, perhaps it will not be able to find its existence at all.

"Maybe it's a sea wolf." Long Wayne said.

There are very few advanced submarines in the world, and even fewer are not included in the database of sonar devices. The Seawolf class should be regarded as one of them.

The design of this kind of submarine started from the Cold War period, but when it was built, the Red Empire was gone. Due to the pursuit of high performance, the price of this kind of submarine was ridiculously high. The currency value of the 80s exceeded one billion dollars. Therefore, a certain country with deep pockets could not afford to build them, and the Red Empire was gone. They only built three ships, and then switched to building Virginia-class nuclear submarines with lower performance but cheaper costs.

There are only three Seawolf-class ships, and the naming is also very strange. They are actually named after animals and after the president. It was not until the Virginia-class was connected to the number of the Los Angeles-class that it returned to normal.This also shows the strength of the three Seawolves.

The first Seawolf class was put into service in 97, but navies all over the world only knew of its existence, but didn't know where it was. Now, when he heard that a nuclear submarine had never been seen underwater, Long Wayne immediately thought of it Sea Wolf class.

However, Long Wayne didn't know whether it was true or not.

"This is the sea area of ​​the Rainbow Kingdom. Since we have already encountered it, we can't make our own claims. Mr. Long Wayne, what instructions do you have?"

"We don't welcome uninvited guests, force it out, or drive it away!" Long Wayne said: "Our shore-based anti-submarine soldiers will also join in at any time."

"No need, let's do it, it's just a trivial matter." Qin Tao said, "Now, I have an idea..."

"Okay, then follow Mr. Qin's order!" Long Wayne was full of excitement.

The anti-submarine helicopter had reached the sea area where the target was and dropped the sonar buoy. With the sound of plopping, the underwater noise suddenly disappeared, as if it had never appeared before.

No. 526 recovered the towed sonar and began to accelerate. The four diesel engines started together to drive the propeller at the tail to rotate at high speed. The speed of the warship became faster and faster, fifteen knots, twenty knots, twenty-five knots!
It soared at the highest speed for half an hour, heading straight for the sea area where the target was!
"Attention, slow down to ten knots, the rocket depth launcher is ready!"

The loud noise disappeared, and No. 526 resumed the anti-submarine mode again, but at this time, it was ready for the ultimate move!
"Attention, the target is directly in front, a distance of three nautical miles, a fixed depth of 50 meters, twelve salvos!"

Whoosh, whoosh!

Suddenly, flames burst out from the bow of the ship, an anti-submarine rocket left the launch tube, and a long tail flame came out, followed by the second, and the third, just like launching multiple rocket launchers on land, the bow of the ship Soon it was completely surrounded by white smoke!
The view from the bridge is even more spectacular.

"Times are developing and technology is improving. Many people think that the rocket depth bomb launcher is outdated, but we don't think that it is still very useful in modern times, such as expelling underwater monsters." Qin Tao Introduce it.

During World War II, this thing was very common. Even an armed transport ship had to squat two seats. After all, if there is no rocket to propel, the warship has to go deep into the sea where the submarine is located and directly release the deep bomb. At this time, it is easy to be attacked by the submarine. attack.

Adding a rocket propulsion engine to the deep bomb and letting the deep bomb fly by itself can make the warship safer.

It is low in cost and can be used in large quantities. After flying over, it will explode at a fixed depth under the sea water, and use this method of casting a wide net to catch big fish to attack the enemy's submarine. If you are lucky, after a few rounds, the underwater will come Explode, and the water will float up diesel stains and some personal items.

If you are unlucky, hundreds of them may be launched, and there is no response underwater.

During the Cold War, all countries felt that this thing was too primitive, so they began to tinker with more modern things, completely replacing the depth bomb with anti-submarine torpedoes, but the East did not give up. No matter how advanced the warship was, it always had two doors on the bow.

The 054-class frigate uses two 2-tube WHH6A rocket depth bomb launchers.Although it is an ancient weapon, it has undergone modern improvements. For example, it has added the SS003A digital follow-up system. After the shipboard sonar system detects the target, it will immediately follow it, without manual control. It is stronger. At the same time, it also uses a special 01 deep bomb feeding device. After firing one round, it can automatically load the second round. After all, the Type 3200 rocket deep bomb it uses weighs 81 kg. If it is loaded manually If it is not, it is very labor-intensive, and it is even impossible to complete the task under the harsh sea conditions.

Whoosh, whoosh, a round of deep rocket bombs was finished, and the automatic loading device began to load the second round. The people on the bridge opened their eyes wide, looking at the big killer in the smoke gradually dissipating below.

"It actually reloads automatically?"

"Can we play the second round?"

"That's right, if the things below don't respond, we'll play the second round. We have installed a total of five sets on our warship, so I don't believe it won't come out."

Anti-submarine warfare is all about patience, and Qin Tao has a lot of patience. After ten minutes, there was no movement underwater, so the second round of rockets flew out again.

"Its range doesn't seem very far?" Anderson asked.

"Yes, the range is only three to four thousand meters. If you continue to increase the range, you have to increase the volume, which will reduce the ammunition load and reduce the power of the warhead. Therefore, it depends on the military's choice."

The crowd nodded.

"Anywhere farther away, it can be handed over to torpedoes, or even rocket-assisted torpedoes." Captain Ma Tieshan added.

"That's right, that's right, but it's not enough to scare the enemy." Long Wayne shook his head.

"Scaring the underwater enemy is only one of its tasks. Its more important task is to intercept torpedoes. As you all know, once it is attacked by torpedoes, it will be very troublesome. Conventional anti-aircraft missiles can only be used to intercept various anti-ship missiles. Yes. Underwater torpedoes really have nothing to do. For our warships, if a torpedo is detected, it will calculate various data. When the torpedo rushes over, launch anti-submarine depth bombs to construct an underwater defense circle , Blow up the incoming torpedo directly."

Anti-torpedo!
In modern warfare, torpedoes are used less and less. This is of course because with the development of technology, the distance between the enemy and us is getting farther and farther. All began to use anti-ship missiles.However, this does not mean that the torpedo is not threatening. Once the torpedo is fired from nowhere, there is no way for the warship to intercept it.

The anti-submarine rocket deep bomb provides this capability: it is completely possible to construct an interception net underwater, so that the incoming torpedo can be detonated in advance!
Everyone present widened their eyes, yes, anti-submarine rocket deep bombs can indeed do all kinds of things!Orientals are so smart.

"In this way, Dongfang's weapons are very good, much better than the German warships we ordered!"

"Yeah, the design is mature and the weapons are diversified. It's really good. We should choose the warship of the East!"

"What about the orders from Germany?"

"Their design is flawed. Even if we don't want it, it's normal. We were almost cheated by them." A naval officer said.

Qin Tao is very satisfied, it seems that this play is well acted.

"Report, found an underwater target sailing at high speed, leave this sea area."

"High speed? How fast?"

"It has accelerated to thirty knots!"

"35 knots!"

"It seems that it is indeed a Seawolf class. It was scared away by a few rounds of deep rocket bombs." Long Wayne was very satisfied: "It seems that we can go back. Let's stop here for this exercise. It really opened our eyes. "

The anti-submarine helicopter flew back, and No. 526 returned to the port at a cruising speed of more than ten knots. When it returned, it was already three or four o'clock in the afternoon. Everyone had a meal in the canteen of the shipyard and did not leave until eight or nine o'clock.

Boulter, the head of GFC who stayed in Rainbow Country, was in a hurry.

"Damn it, I don't know what the Americans are messing about!" Boulter said to the people on the computer screen: "They messed up like this, but they didn't do anything, and they screwed us!"

Anyone with a discerning eye can see the cause and effect of the matter. Of course, Boulter also knows that Qin always came, but he came with a warship, and he also held a joint exercise with the Rainbow Nation. I heard that during the exercise, the Rainbow Nation Navy took a fancy to 054 frigate.

If they are interested, what about their German contract?
On the computer screen is the commonly used ICQ chat software. This software already supports video, but it takes up a lot of network speed. Because it is across continents, there is a delay in the screen. It takes a second or two for the other party to respond.

"Don't worry, our contract has been signed, and their down payment has been paid. If they don't want it now, we won't refund the down payment, and we will ask them to pay liquidated damages." The person inside said: "You stare at this thing to see what the hell they're going to do."

Balter nodded: "Well, thanks to the fact that we signed the contract a few months ago, although we spent a lot of money on public relations, it seems to be completely cost-effective now. However, since Mr. Qin is here, I'd rather I want to visit."

"That's right, they are all in the shipbuilding industry, and they are all in foreign countries. You can visit them." The person in the computer said, "We don't need to be hostile. Maybe we can have a cooperative relationship with the Orientals."

the next day.

"The person in charge of GFC in the Rainbow Country? Yes, welcome, invite him in!" After hearing about it, Qin Tao immediately gave an affirmative answer.

Boulter walked briskly into the office of the shipyard. After Qin Tao came, he took over the magpie's nest and took Liu Dashan's office for his own use.

"Mr. Qin, I heard that you are coming to Rainbow Country, and I happen to be here, so I plan to visit you. You are very busy recently, and you only have time today, so I came here on purpose." Boulter said, and handed over a small box Come over: "A small gift is not a respect."

Qin Tao opened it and saw a high-end diamond-encrusted watch inside, with a smile on his face: "Mr. Poulter, your gift is too expensive. Is there anything I can do for you?"

Poulter nodded: "President Qin, we are also shipbuilders, and we have been very interested in your warships for a long time, so I want to step on your warships to have a look."

"In this case, you don't have to send such expensive gifts." Qin Tao said: "As long as you send an invitation to the Eastern Navy, the Eastern Navy will definitely cross the ocean and go to your port for a friendly visit, and you can also open the warships. It is for the public to watch, and you can also step up to have a look.”

"Really? You are willing to accept the invitation to come to Europe for a visit, and you can let us step up to see it?" Boulter was surprised.

"Of course, the premise is that you have to be invited. Of course, if you go all the way, not only your country, but other countries will also send invitations together, that would be even better!" Qin Tao said.

Of course, Qin Tao remembered that on August 2001, 8, the fleet composed of the "Shenzhen" guided missile destroyer and the "Fengcang" comprehensive supply ship of the Eastern Navy left the military port of the motherland and was invited to Germany, Britain, France and Italy to carry out the war. Friendly visit.

This visit has created many firsts. This is the first visit to Europe by the Eastern Navy, and it is also a military diplomatic activity with the largest number of Chinese warships visiting countries, the largest scale, and the longest voyage.

More importantly, this kind of visit is to show the strength of the motherland. When the warship arrived at the European port, it attracted the enthusiastic response of many local overseas Chinese. Many people drove hundreds of kilometers to the port, waving red flags in their hands. , singing along to the accompaniment of the military band.

This is the best business card to show the East.

At the same time, the visiting formation traveled the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. Such a large circle reached Europe, allowing the Eastern Navy's voyages to finally cover five continents and three oceans.

But now, I don't know whether the West welcomes it, but Boulter's attitude is not bad.

After saying this, Qin Tao pushed the watch back: "So, this watch is no longer needed."

"President Qin, does this mean that I have no chance to visit your warship?" Boulter asked, feeling a little regretful.

"That's not true. I'm just saying to let more Westerners see our warships. As for your request, of course we can meet it."

"Really? Can it be done now?"

"We have to wait a few days. You know, our warship has just gone through a drill and fired live ammunition. Some places have been blackened. We have to clean it up. In a few days, our warship is going to be open to the people of Rainbow Country. , and you can come up and watch it together."

If you want to watch it alone, you can watch it together. Anyway, if you watch it together, you just wander around on the deck, and you can't even go on the bridge.

"Oh." Baoerte nodded, and pushed the watch over: "Mr. Qin, please accept the gift I gave you. This is also a little bit of our kindness. We still want to inquire about something."

"please say."

"I heard that the Rainbow Nation's navy is very satisfied with your frigates during yesterday's exercise?"

"Yes, they are very satisfied." Qin Tao did not hide this. In his eyes, this should be a very proud thing.

"So, did the Rainbow Nation's navy say that it would tear up the contract with our warships, and then turn around and purchase your warships?"

"Tearing up the contract? How is this possible!" Qin Tao was taken aback for a moment: "If we wanted the Rainbow Country contract, we would have bid for it in the first place. You are also a shipbuilder. You should know how full our Mingzhou Shipyard's orders are. We simply don’t have the spare energy to build warships for other countries, and the existing orders are already five years away.”

No?

Are you worrying too much?

Looking at Qin Tao's serious expression, Boulter felt that this matter might still be as Mr. Qin said.

If the Orientals are interested in the Rainbow Country's order, they will definitely come to bid. If they come to bid, they may really have nothing to do with their GFC company. After all, the performance of the Orientals' warships is too strong.

Besides, Mr. Qin came here on a warship to protect his safety. Looking down from the office, you can also see those mighty sentries standing guard. Those people are the most elite fighters of the Eastern Marine Corps. I was still fighting pirates a few days ago.

"You don't plan to build warships for Rainbow Country?"

"Of course not." Qin Tao said: "Your contracts have already been signed, and the down payment has been paid. What else can go wrong? The Rainbow Country is not Ah San, so you can't keep your promises."

Poulter thought about it for a while, and finally a smile appeared on his face: "Mr. Qin, you are right, we were too impatient and didn't find out clearly. Since you didn't intend to compete with us for an order, then we are good friends. I hope to cooperate more in the field of shipbuilding in the future.”

"Of course, we don't have any conflict of interest. Of course we are good friends." Qin Tao said: "By the way, you gave me such an expensive gift, and I have to return the gift, so I gave this fountain pen that I have been using for many years to You."

Ordinary pens that can no longer be ordinary, made in Rainbow Country, used by Liu Dashan, are now given away by Qin Tao, full of sincerity.

"This pen was given to me by the old man after I sang the song Glorious Years when I met him for the first time. It is of great significance."

Poulter took it over solemnly: "Thank you, President Qin, for the gift!"

(End of this chapter)