The rejuvenation of a great nation: from educated youth to national treasure scientist

Chapter 168 Double Cannon

After the design is finalized, the next step is to manufacture samples according to the design.

However, the Eagle Strike-1 is mainly used for anti-ship attacks and is not very suitable for air combat.

Let's wait a while. As I said before, first solve the problem of whether or not we have them, and then develop a series of missiles.

The strike range of Eagle Strike-1 is only forty to fifty kilometers.

We can develop models with longer range capabilities in the future, and it will not be too late to develop the Eagle Strike air-to-air missile by then.

After much thought, Wang Haoran designed a special air-to-air missile.

He thought the PL-9C air-to-air missile was quite good and could be taken directly.

The PL-9C is a third-generation infrared-guided air-to-air missile independently developed by China.

It has a multi-element infrared seeker, excellent omnidirectional attack capability, and a highly effective infrared countermeasure device.

As long as the target is locked by the seeker, it will be difficult to escape the attack no matter what countermeasures are adopted.

In addition, it also uses a radio proximity fuze and a fragmentation attack method, which can effectively kill the target.

Its power plant is a two-stage thrust rocket engine with a maximum speed of up to Mach 2.1. It has a fast defense-penetrating speed, and the opponent's anti-missile effect will not be very good.

Wang Haoran also designed the PL-9C.

He planned to contact Ming Haichao, director of the Missile Institute, the next day.

The J-10 is almost ready.

Therefore, we must hurry up and develop these airborne missiles.

As a result, the next day, he received a call from Ming Haichao, director of the Missile Research Institute.

Ming Haichao said to Wang Haoran on the phone: "Comrade Haoran, Teacher Qian told me about your visit to him yesterday to discuss the joint development of cruise missiles."

"Thank you for your support of the country's missile cause."

"Can I visit you and discuss cooperation?"

Wang Haoran naturally agreed readily.

Ming Haichao arrived very quickly.

This is a very capable middle-aged man.

He was about forty years old, wearing a gray Zhongshan suit and a pair of black-framed myopic glasses.

As soon as they met, he greeted Wang Haoran respectfully and the two shook hands and exchanged greetings.

Ming Haichao said: "Comrade Haoran, to be honest, we have reached a bottleneck in the research of cruise missiles."

"The most difficult part is overcoming the guidance method."

Wang Haoran carefully inquired about the other party's research progress.

He smiled and said: "In addition to the guidance method, the launch command hall should also be taken seriously."

"I happen to be an expert in electronics, so we can discuss this issue."

Longguo has a relatively rich talent pool in rocket engines and other areas.

But there are not enough electronics talents entering the aerospace field today.

The Dragon Kingdom's electronics industry has advanced by leaps and bounds, but it has developed too fast.

This has resulted in many industries, even important military fields, failing to keep pace with the times.

Ming Haichao was a little ashamed. He said, "We do have a lot of shortcomings in electronic control systems."

Wang Haoran no longer hesitated and said, "Comrade Haichao, I was very excited after talking to Mr. Qian yesterday."

“So, when I came back, I started to figure it out on my own.”

"Then, I designed two missiles myself. How about you give me some advice?"

Ming Haichao was surprised: "Ah?! Do you already have a design idea?"

Wang Haoran nodded: "I have some ideas."

"I'll go get my design."

Thinking of this, he went to get a stack of design drawings.

Ming Haichao was a little shocked at this time.

He thought to himself, is this genius?

I just talked about this with Mr. Qian, and now I have a clear idea.

Seeing that he took out so many drawings, they must be quite detailed and not just random schematic diagrams.

Wang Haoran first separated out the drawings of Eagle Strike-1 and then spread them on the large table.

Let Ming Haichao see the overall design drawing first.

Ming Haichao took a look and thought, isn’t this design too elaborate?
The proportions of the missile are very precise and all functional parts have been planned.

Just by observing with the naked eye, you can tell that the design of this missile is very consistent with the principles of aerodynamics.

After listening to Wang Haoran's explanation, Ming Haichao was even more shocked.

Because the design idea is so clear.

The functions he designed are too advanced.

Ming Hai was shocked, but also a little skeptical. He thought, could such an advanced function really be manufactured?

Especially this composite guidance system, which combines several guidance modes, will there be conflicts with each other?

Each guidance mode requires hardware support.

Just this guidance system would probably take up a lot of space, right?
The missile is designed to be very compact.

If other non-warhead accessories take up more space, the warhead space will become smaller.

If the warhead space becomes smaller, the missile's lethality will be weakened.

This is to abandon the fundamental and pursue the inferior.

"Comrade Haoran, your design ideas are very novel and advanced, and very remarkable."

"However, I have a few questions here, and I don't know whether I should raise them or not."

Ming Haichao said.

Wang Haoran smiled and nodded, saying, "Comrade Haichao, of course you can raise questions, let's discuss them."

"As the saying goes, if you don't understand the truth, you won't understand it!"

Ming Haichao asked: "Will there be confusion and an increase in the failure rate if the guidance system has too many functions?"

"Also, will the combination of the four guidance modes make the entire guidance system too large?"

"Guidance is of course very important for cruise missiles."

"But if there are security and instability factors, we have to address them as well."

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "Actually, terrain guidance and starlight guidance are both data storage issues. A single storage chip can solve this problem."

"So, these two guidance methods basically don't take up much space."

"Inertial guidance is a very important guidance method. It requires gyroscopes and accelerometers, and then cooperates with the missile's central control computer. This may take up a little space."

"As for radar millimeter wave guidance, it mainly relies on the airborne radar to transmit information to the electronic signal transmitter and receiver, and then the radar central control computer processes it and comprehensively determines the best attack position."

"This radar central control computer is actually a powerful single-chip microcomputer."

"After I explain this to you, you will understand that with the development of electronic technology, the missile launch command system and guidance system do not take up much space at all."

"Most of our space is reserved for the warhead and propulsion unit."

After Wang Haoran's explanation, Ming Haichao understood: Wang Haoran seemed to be really confident.

He sighed and said: "Hearing what you said, I feel that a cruise missile is about to be launched."

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "Let's work together to try to manufacture the cruise missile sample as soon as possible."

"In addition, I have designed an air-to-air missile. Comrade Haichao, please give me some guidance."

Ming Haichao was surprised: "Ah?! You also specially designed an air-to-air missile?"

"In fact, we are now digesting and imitating several air-to-air missiles imported from abroad, and the research has already made some progress."

In fact, at this time, the main air-to-air missile equipped by Longguo is the PL-2.
It was copied based on the Big Bear's K-13M air-to-air missile.

K-13 is already a missile from the 1950s.

The PL-2, which was developed based on it, now has a maximum range of only 7.6 kilometers.

Moreover, its guidance system is relatively poor and can be easily interfered with.

But PL-2 is already the most advanced and only air-to-air missile equipped by our navy and air force.

However, in the 1970s, as the relationship between Longguo and Yusa entered a honeymoon period, Longguo did introduce some more advanced missiles from Lizard.

It is on this basis that we developed the PL-10 and PL-12 air-to-air missiles.

The Thunderbolt 9C that Wang Haoran brought out this time is actually also a member of the Thunderbolt family.

Wang Haoran smiled and said to Ming Haichao: "Comrade Haichao, this air-to-air missile I designed is innovative in both guidance and power systems."

"Let me show you."

Wang Haoran began to introduce the Thunderbolt 9c he designed to Ming Haichao.

Ming Haichao listened attentively.

After listening, he said: "If this air-to-air missile can be manufactured, it will greatly enhance the attack capability of our air force."

"Especially this multi-element infrared guidance head. If it can be realized, wouldn't it be possible to hit the target every time?"

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "The multi-element infrared seeker is still very easy to implement."

"Let me show you my design."

Wang Haoran showed Ming Haichao his related designs.

In fact, it is still a basic application in the electronics industry. The multi-element infrared seeker designed by Wang Haoran uses four sensitive elements to detect the target.

A sensitive element is a component that can directly sense the non-electrical signal being measured and can also convert the non-electrical signal into an electrical signal according to a certain corresponding relationship.

Infrared guidance technology uses infrared detectors to quickly capture and track the energy radiated by the target itself to achieve a homing guidance method.

Multi-element infrared guidance can draw an accurate, clear and visible temperature difference image based on the different thermal radiation efficiencies between the target and the background. This setting allows the missile to hold on to the opponent tightly and not let go until it is shot down.

Even the opponent's jamming bombs are useless.

Wang Haoran explained to Ming Haichao in detail the design method of multi-element infrared guidance, and Ming Haichao nodded repeatedly.

In fact, Longguo’s air-to-air missiles previously also adopted infrared guidance mode.

So, Ming Haichao understood it as soon as he heard it.

Ming Haichao said with admiration: "Comrade Haoran, now that you explained it, it all becomes clear to me."

"Ah! To be honest, when Teacher Qian asked me to come to you, I still had a little resistance in my heart."

"Because, I think, we are the experts in missile research."

"But now I realize that the gap between you and me is really huge!"

"We worked so hard to develop a cruise missile, but you came up with a design plan with ease."

Minghai felt a little bit sad.

He is one of the students that Mr. Qian values ​​the most.

Mr. Qian had high hopes for him.

But who would have thought that he, who claimed to be a well-known missile expert in the country, was actually far inferior to Wang Haoran?

Wang Haoran noticed Ming Haichao’s disappointment.

He smiled and said, "Comrade Haichao, as you know, I am still quite busy at work."

"The implementation of these two missiles will be left to you."

"As for the electronic components, I will coordinate and provide them. Let's work together and try to get it out as soon as possible, okay?"

Ming Haichao obviously hesitated.

The other party has already come up with a complete design plan.

In fact, the remaining work is just implementation and miscellaneous work.

How could a missile research institute do such a thing?

However, Ming Haichao immediately thought of his teacher's teachings: Never fight for personal honor and interests, and always put national interests first!

Therefore, the key task now is to produce the cruise missile as soon as possible.

Ming Haichao nodded and said, "No problem!"

“We assist you in doing this.”

Wang Haoran nodded in appreciation and said, "Well, the results are shared and count as the results of the Missile Institute. I am assisting you in your work."

Ming Haichao was a little panicked: "How can that be possible?"

"You have already taken care of everything. The entire achievement is yours."

Wang Haoran said seriously: "Achievements and honors are secondary. The most important thing is to build the missile!"

"Don't be embarrassed, Comrade Haichao, just do as I say."

After Ming Haichao's missile institute was established, it has not achieved any results yet.

How can the missile team, with hundreds of people, succeed without any achievements?

Ming Haichao nodded and said, "Thank you, Comrade Haoran. This achievement is a collaboration between the Missile Institute and you. I won't highlight any individual on the Missile Institute's side."

Wang Haoran waved his hand and said, "We still need to praise and encourage comrades who have outstanding performance."

“Although I have already drawn the design, to be honest, it takes a lot of effort to turn the design into reality!”

"Every comrade who is responsible for implementation should be credited with his achievements! This will motivate everyone!"

Ming Haichao was even more grateful.

He thought it was no wonder that this young man was so popular.

He is so considerate of others that he can take care of the interests and needs of all his collaborators.

Is this why there are so many bigwigs working with him, and why everyone who works with him speaks highly of him?
Just like that, when Ming Haichao left Wang Haoran, he took a complete set of drawings with him.

After he returned, he immediately contacted Mr. Qian.

He told Mr. Qian about the situation, and Mr. Qian was very surprised.

At the same time, Mr. Qian was also deeply moved.

"What? He actually took out all the design drawings of the cruise missile?"

"Isn't this too fast?"

Ming Haichao said: "Teacher, the key point is that his design plan is very comprehensive, the kind that can be used directly to make samples."

Mr. Qian sighed and said, "This child always gives people surprises."

"I want to see his design."

Ming Haichao quickly said: "Teacher, I will go to see you with the drawings."

Mr. Qian said, "No, I'll go to the institute instead."

"The blueprints are valuable, so stop moving them around."

Just like that, Mr. Qian quickly arrived at the Missile Research Institute.

He carefully read Wang Haoran's two missile design plans, and marveled in admiration as he read.

“All technical problems seem to have been solved!”

"His design is obviously much more sophisticated than similar products from Jusa."

"Electronic technology will become increasingly important in missile development in the future. In the future, we must train and recruit more researchers of this type."

After reading it, he gave a judgment: "Try to make a sample according to Comrade Haoran's design! I have a feeling that it will greatly improve the development level of our country's cruise missiles!"

After receiving Qian's affirmation, Ming Haichao immediately began to lead all the researchers in the institute to work day and night.

They are all holding back their energy.

The Missile Institute has been established for more than a year, but no results have been achieved yet.

This time, working with Wang Haoran, he has finalized all the design plans and will help with the production and debugging of key electronic components. If I don’t get results quickly, I’d feel a little sorry for his good intentions.

……

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye it was early December 1980.

This is the coldest time. Since the beginning of winter, there have been two heavy snowfalls.

The most recent one was just two days ago.

Xiao Lijuan's pregnancy is basically full term.

The expected date of delivery is about seven or eight days away.

It was freezing cold, and the semester was almost over and the final exams were coming up, so Xiao Lijuan felt a little psychologically anxious.

That night, Wang Haoran said to Xiao Lijuan, "Lijuan, you don't have to go to school these days."

"I can give you extra lessons anyway!"

"Let's wait patiently for production."

Xiao Lijuan leaned her head on Wang Haoran's shoulder and said, "Alas! Many people in the class are saying that I am abusing my privilege and leaving the class."

"Haoran, it's okay. I have a feeling that nothing will happen in the next three or four days. You should go to class."

Wang Haoran stroked her hair and said, "Don't care what others say."

"People who care too much about what others think of them often live a twisted life."

"Lijuan, remember one thing: Just be yourself. Those who gossip about you are not doing it for your own good. They are just jealous of you and want to attack and destroy you."

"Actually, it doesn't matter if you never go to class. As a college student, you still have to rely on self-study to grow!"

"Be obedient. Starting tomorrow, don't go to class. It's freezing cold and the roads are icy. If something happens, won't you regret it for the rest of your life?"

Xiao Lijuan nodded and said, "Okay."

"I'm going to be a senior soon. Haoran, do you think I should go to graduate school?"

"In fact, even if I don't go to graduate school, I can still stay in school to teach."

The college students who entered the university through the college entrance examinations in 77 and 78 all graduated in 1982. Xiao Lijuan is now a junior and will soon be a senior.

Wang Haoran and Xiao Lijuan planned to have two children during college, and now they have basically completed their plan.

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "You don't want to study for a master's degree with your father?"

Xiao Lijuan smiled and said, "How do you know what I'm thinking?"

"My father is too cautious, and he is also very strict."

"I'm a little scared of him."

Wang Haoran thought for a moment and said, "If you can't do that, you can just study for a master's degree with me, be my assistant, and graduate with a doctorate easily. Then you can choose where to work."

Xiao Lijuan's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"What is your current job title?"

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "Associate Professor, I want to be a graduate student supervisor. In fact, it's just a matter of saying hello to Beijing Institute of Technology."

Xiao Lijuan nodded repeatedly and said with a smile: "Then Teacher Wang, I will study with you as a graduate student. I feel more comfortable following you."

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