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There are many advantages to the vertical launch missile system.

The first advantage is that it has a very high emissivity.

Because it can always be in a ready state and can be fired immediately upon receiving a command. There is no need for loading and aiming. The reaction time is usually only a few seconds, and firing one round per second is not a problem.

The second advantage is that it takes up less space. If you use launch pads, even if the entire deck is filled with launch pads, there won’t be much space. Moreover, if the entire deck is filled with launch pads, there will be a huge waste of deck utilization.

Moreover, the preparation time of the launch pad is relatively long. It requires aiming, adjustment, and even changing direction, which is very troublesome.

The vertical launch system has a modular design, and missiles are loaded vertically, so it can carry dozens or even hundreds of missiles at a time, and its firepower is much stronger. This greatly enhances the combat capability of the ship and its flexibility is also very good.

The third advantage of the vertical launch system is that after launch, it can quickly adjust and turn towards the target direction according to command control, achieving all-round launch without blind spots.

The fourth advantage is that the modularly designed vertical launch system can also be standardized and universalized. Missiles with different functions can even be configured in the same firepower unit, which greatly improves the combat effectiveness.

The fifth advantage is that the modular design makes the launcher structure very simple, highly reliable, and greatly reduces the maintenance workload. Moreover, because the entire system is placed under the deck, it is not easily corroded by seawater or damaged by enemy fire during combat.

It would be even better if the vertical launch was combined with a cold launch system.

Cold launch, as the name suggests, is to first use mechanical force to launch the missile into the air. After the missile ignites in the air, it attacks the target according to the command control.

The advantage of cold launch is that it is safer. It does not use the rocket's main engine to ignite, but instead uses a gas generator or rocket booster to push the missile away from the launch platform.

This avoids the risk of the missile accidentally exploding near the launch platform and greatly improves the safety of the launch system.

Secondly, cold launch can also reduce damage to the launch platform, because the missile is ignited after it is far away from the launch device, avoiding the direct impact of the high-temperature tail flame on the launch platform and device, and reducing thermal damage.

Third, cold launch has strong environmental adaptability and can be used on multiple platforms such as submarines, vehicles, and ships, especially in confined spaces. For example, if a submarine is cold-launched underwater, the impact of strong bubbles on the submarine structure can be avoided.

Fourthly, cold launch also reduces the exposure of infrared signals at the moment of launch, improving the concealment and survivability of the missile launch.

Fifth, the launch angle of cold launch can be more flexible, and the direction of the missile can be adjusted in the early stage of launch to adapt to different tactical needs.

In short, cold launch combined with vertical launch system has many advantages.

However, this system also has certain technical difficulties.

Especially in an era when electronic control capabilities are relatively weak, vertical launch also brings great challenges to naval sailors.

This is also the main reason why Daxiong was the first to implement the vertical launch system, but finally had to change back to the launch pad.

It’s not that Big Bear can’t see the benefits of hanging hair, it’s just that he can’t quite handle it.

Similarly, why did it take until the 90s for vertical launch systems to become popular?
That’s mainly because electronic technology made great progress in the 90s!
Today, the country with the most advanced electronic technology in the world belongs to Dragon Country.

Wang Haoran built a vertical launch system, it was like a piece of cake.

With the powerful active phased array radar, the attack on any target can be done with just one button.

Under the direct command of Liu Zengguang, the sea trial exercise of the first 052D kicked off.

On the vast ocean, a target ship is located more than 052 kilometers away from the 50D destroyer.

The target ship was a scrapped naval speedboat of more than 100 tons.

It drifts with the waves, its whereabouts unknown.

But generally speaking, it moves in the direction of the ocean current.

Wang Haoran, Liu Zengguang and others stood in front of the radar main control computer. He operated it slightly, and the trace of the small boat appeared on the radar screen.

Liu Zengguang and others are no longer surprised by this.

The active phased array radar on this 052D is very powerful, and no target on the sea within four or five hundred kilometers around it can escape its eyes.

And, once discovered, it can be locked down.

Of course, it can easily identify its own ships, but it focuses on guarding against suspicious targets.

"This angle is a bit tricky. The target ship seems to be in a blind spot for attack." Liu Zengguang said with a smile.

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "For our 052, there is no blind spot for attack."

"Next, I will launch an anti-ship attack missile to destroy this target ship!"

People around are naturally looking forward to this.

But at this moment, the radar suddenly sounded an alarm.

"Drip-drip-"

The alarm sounded quite urgent.

"There is a situation!"

"Shit! A squid pirate ship appeared near our target ship. It's probably less than 3 nautical miles away from the target ship."

"This is a reconnaissance ship. It appears to be here to gather information."

"Leader, this is a deliberate attempt to sabotage our exercise! We have already issued a notice, and this thing is still coming."

The combat staff members reported to each other in a flurry, expressing their respective anger.

Liu Zengguang glanced at Wang Haoran and said, "Comrade Haoran, there shouldn't be any problem with the accuracy of the strike, right?"

Wang Haoran nodded: "The error won't be too big, at most one meter."

Liu Zengguang gave an order in a deep voice: "Get in touch with the pirate ship and tell it that we are about to conduct a live-fire exercise, and that they are near the target ship!"

"If they don't back off, it will be at your own risk!"

So, someone immediately contacted the pirate ship.

However, what is infuriating is that the people on the pirate ship were so arrogant that they said they were sailing freely and that they had the right to do so.

"You don't understand what people are saying!" Wang Haoran said with a smile.

Liu Zengguang didn't hesitate, waved his hand and said, "Then let's get started!"

"Proceed as planned!"

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "Then let's show them our strength!"

Wang Haoran pressed the button.

An anti-ship attack missile was activated instantly.

On the monitoring screen, the missile was blasted into the air by the cold launch airflow.

"boom!"

It successfully ignited in the air, then quickly turned and sped towards the target ship.

However, the pirate ship is currently suffering from signal interference and suppression.

Their radar signal was suppressed, and they wanted to collect signal data as quickly as possible, but unexpectedly, all kinds of malfunctions and problems occurred.

And at this moment, they discovered missiles flying towards them.

"Ah?! Are they serious?!"

"Oh my God! Let's run! If it's too late we'll be doomed!"

For a moment, the pirate ship was in chaos.

They tried desperately to turn around and escape further.

By the way, this missile is extremely fast, and a distance of more than 50 kilometers is no problem at all.

The target ship was still drifting around at this time.

There is no fixed point.

Moreover, in the vast ocean, its target is actually very small.

However, this missile is extremely accurate, and at the terminal it activates active radar homing guidance.

"boom!"

The target ship was hit and blown to pieces in an instant.

At this time, the pirate ship was already in a mess and it had just escaped not far.

The captain could see through the telescope that a missile had hit the small target ship, and the target ship was instantly shattered to pieces! "Fuck! This is too scary, isn't it? Can their missiles be so accurate?"

"We can't defeat them anymore. We must leave this dangerous place as soon as possible!"

The pirate ship left quietly.

There was already cheering on the 052D destroyer.

Although the distance was relatively far, the news of the target ship being hit accurately was still captured accurately by the radar.

Liu Zengguang laughed loudly, shook Wang Haoran's hand, and said, "Comrade Haoran, this is too accurate, isn't it?"

"The vertical launch system seems to be really useful!"

Wang Haoran smiled and said: "Our ship can attack more than 20 targets at the same time!"

"If a real naval battle breaks out, I can say that even an entire fleet of the enemy could be wiped out by just one of our ships!"

Liu Zengguang laughed: "Haha! When you told me this before, I really didn't believe it."

"But now! I really believe it!"

"Doesn't that mean that if we have 052 Type Ds, we can sail across the world's oceans?"

Wang Haoran nodded with a smile and said, "You can think so."

"Of course, the other side is also developing."

"We have to continue to build up our naval power."

While they were talking, new news came: a big black fish quietly approached the 052D within 100 kilometers.

It was at this distance that it was discovered by the anti-submarine drone that took off from the 052D.

Liu Zengguang shouted, "I knew these rubbish would come from underwater to cause trouble."

"Simulate a deep-water attack and use electromagnetic signals to interfere with their radar! Take out their electronic control systems!"

Liu Zengguang is very decisive.

Wang Haoran admired this decisiveness very much.

Since the other party dares to come, they must be taught a lesson.

So, anti-submarine drones began to simulate attacks, and at the same time, simulated electromagnetic attacks on the underwater area also began.

Poor big black fish, he originally thought he could approach quietly and observe to find out the opponent's true strength.

But it was immediately discovered as soon as it got within a hundred kilometers.

Their electronic control systems were paralyzed in an instant.

Their situation became extremely dangerous.

There was no choice but for the big black fish to float up quickly and raise the flag at the same time.

Seeing the opponent admit defeat, Liu Zengguang ordered to stop the simulated attack. The poor black fish had to escape in a floating state with wounds all over its body.

On the 052D missile destroyer, everyone became more and more excited.

Liu Zengguang smiled and said, "I really didn't expect that we would have a sparring partner come to our doorstep during a sea test exercise."

"Now, the anti-submarine and anti-ship capabilities have indeed stood the test!"

"I am very satisfied! Very satisfied!"

In the past, Brother Long’s anti-submarine capability has always been a weak point.

Even if they got the Sovremenny-class destroyers, they were still very inadequate in anti-submarine warfare.

Now, the 052D has made up for its shortcomings in anti-submarine warfare.

With the powerful anti-submarine capability of 052D, the enemy's black fish will probably not be able to get close to the entire fleet within a radius of two or three hundred kilometers.

As soon as they got close, they were discovered and the Black Fish could not threaten the fleet at all.

On the contrary, their own survival ability will be greatly compromised.

From then on, the Dragon Kingdom’s ships had true ocean-going combat capabilities.

This is of great significance.

Pirate ships and large black fish appeared around the 052D sea trial, and the other side was obviously very nervous about the appearance of 052D.

Even after suffering two serious losses in succession, they did not give up.

They also used reconnaissance aircraft to try to follow and collect information from a distance.

They are very careful and are ready to run away as soon as they notice something is wrong.

However, they were eventually forced to accompany the 052D in an air defense exercise.

After a while, they were locked on by radar.

After a while, they were suppressed by electromagnetic interference again, and the screen was covered with snow and nothing could be seen clearly.

In short, at the end of the fight, they had to leave in a hurry.

The sea trial of the 052D can be said to have been a great success.

After returning to the shore, Liu Zengguang said: "This ship has withstood all the tests and is fully ready for service!"

"Comrade Haoran, I just hope we can build more as soon as possible!"

"Not to mention too many, but building three or four a year shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "As long as you don't have any suggestions for improvement, we can certainly enter the stage of rapid production immediately. According to the current strength of the Shanghai Shipyard, it is no problem to build three 3Ds at a time."

"We can also place orders with other capable domestic shipyards. It should be possible to build five or six ships a year."

Liu Zengguang's face was flushed, and he nodded repeatedly, saying, "Good! Good! We should hurry up!"

"Once we have 10 Type 052Ds, I think the surrounding waters will be much more peaceful."

"Now, in addition to wanting to receive more 052Ds, I also hope to see our domestically-made aircraft carrier launched as soon as possible!"

Wang Haoran smiled and said, "Don't worry, take your time, everything will be fine."

……

The 052D sea trial was successful. According to Brother Long’s previous habits, he would usually keep a low profile and would never publicize it.

However, now, Wang Haoran feels that it is useless to just keep a low profile.

If you don't show your fist, then others will think you are weak.

Besides, Brother Long no longer needs to keep a low profile now.

To be honest, keeping a low profile is the right thing to do only when you are too weak and the situation is very difficult.

Today, you are the world leader in the electronic technology industry, and you have deprived Old Mighty of his qualifications as a player in the third technological revolution.

How can you be young if you don't stand up?
Only when you stand up can you have more space and avoid the other party's misjudgment.

Therefore, with the support of Wang Haoran, the news of the huge success of the 052D sea trial was directly reported by the 7 o'clock news.

The whole country was jubilant.

Because our motherland is so powerful that it can make people all over the country feel proud!

Of course, nowadays, there are still some maggots in dark corners who are trying to cause trouble.

However, as soon as these things show their heads, they will be beaten severely.

The 7 o'clock news also showed the scene of the sparring partner being brutally abused.

This news was also broadcasted by Brother Long.

This attracted global attention and caused panic among squid thieves.

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