Dominate South Asia

Babel High Tech Center.

"Our test this time was very successful, and we accurately shot down a highly maneuverable target drone." Bai Xue sat in the chair and presided over the meeting: "However, we still exposed some problems."

After speaking, she glanced to the side. Hamad was sitting at the table next to her, listening to the meeting.

Mhamad nodded indicatively, and Bai Xue continued: "Our system does not have the early warning capability to deal with missiles flying at ultra-low altitudes."

"This is inevitable." After Bai Xue finished speaking, a technician immediately said: "Our phased array radar antenna array is very heavy and cannot be placed at a higher place, otherwise it will cause the center of gravity to shift upward, and in strong winds and waves "increases the risk of vessel capsizing."

Due to the influence of the curvature of the earth, you can only see far if you stand high. If a ship-based radar wants to see targets flying at ultra-low altitude in the distance, it must be high enough. But if it is high, the center of gravity will rise. This is contradictory.

"Yes, similar warships in the West cannot solve these problems." Another technician said.

The academic atmosphere in Pakistan is very strong. Even an ordinary technician can put forward opinions and suggestions to the chief engineer and negotiate for joint solutions. In this way, technicians can speak freely, which promotes the faster development of technology.

"Yes, but this is a real threat, and we must solve these problems." Bai Xue said: "The first point I propose is to improve our data link system, which can simultaneously receive data from early warning aircraft and integrate it into our missile warning system to increase our response time.”

Bai Xue said this, and the technicians present nodded. This is a solution, since the shipboard radar cannot see the missiles flying at ultra-low altitude in the distance. We can only rely on the early warning aircraft. The data received from the early warning aircraft must be integrated into the existing computer system for comprehensive analysis.

"However, sometimes our warships will be dispatched alone, and there is no guarantee that an early warning aircraft will accompany them at every time." Another technician said.

Not far from the coast, it is okay to say that there are land-based early warning aircraft to support it. When it comes to the sea, only the aircraft carrier can provide early warning aircraft. A single warship has no early warning aircraft to use.

"So, we need to strengthen the fire channel at close range." Bai Xue said: "Our shipborne radar can detect incoming sea-skimming flying targets at a distance of thirty kilometers. If the sea conditions are high, or the missile's stealth performance If it is good, the discovery distance may be closer. This At such a distance, we only have one reaction time, and our existing missiles are heavy anti-aircraft missiles, which are wasteful to attack targets at close range, so I think we should still be there. We will add mid- and short-range missiles to our system.”

Currently, Kidd-class destroyers only have one type of anti-aircraft missile, which can shoot up to 120 kilometers. The height has also reached 30,000 meters, providing effective regional air defense capabilities. However, this large missile is not suitable for dealing with targets at close range, especially when it can turn down after accelerating, which wastes time.

As missile technology developed, Bai Xue came under the influence of Mhamad. I have also begun to believe that the stealth performance of missiles will become better and better, so that the distance detected by radar will be closer.

Add a medium and short-range missile! Even the American Aegis system has Sea Sparrows inserted into it in addition to standard missiles.

For Pakistan, the Sea Sparrow has a range of about twenty kilometers. It also happens to be the best choice for short-range defense, and. Pakistan has a better choice than the Sea Sparrow, which is the active sky flash missile that is almost also derived from the Sparrow missile! Improve this air-to-air missile into a ship-to-air missile and install it on a Kidd-class destroyer, and you will have excellent short-range air defense capabilities! Even if there are a dozen ultra-low-altitude sea-skimming missiles attacking at the same time, there will still be enough fire channels to carry out anti-saturation counterattacks.

"In that case, we have to refit the Kidd-class destroyer and add launch silos, but now, the Kidd-class destroyer does not have enough space to accommodate the new vertical launch system." A technician said.

"We don't have to open up new space. We can use the original launch silo. For example, we could only install one large anti-aircraft missile in the past, but now we can install four small anti-aircraft missiles. When we replace it, we only Just replace the separate launch silo," Bai Xue said.

Four bombs in one pit! The ideas put forward by Bai Xue are all very feasible. After hearing Bai Xue's words, Hamad's eyes suddenly lit up. Although this is not as good as the American universal haircut, it is already a good solution. In the future, different types of anti-aircraft missiles can be mixed according to the threat level of the target area.

"I think Chief Engineer Bai's plan is completely feasible." Mhamad said: "Our technology is gradually improving, and we will build universal launch silos in the future. Now, we are actively exploring the design process in between. We adapt to local conditions and solve various existing problems.”

Mhammad is not a technical person, and generally does not participate in such discussions. He just attends the meeting. However, now, the plan proposed by Bai Xue is indeed feasible, and this is how future generations will do it, so Mhammad immediately made the decision. .

"Mr. President is right." Bai Xue said with a smile on his face: "We will build universal launch silos in the future. Now we have to adjust measures to local conditions to solve the problem of availability. Do you have any opinions?"

No one shook their heads. This solution was indeed the one with the lowest cost and the ability to increase combat effectiveness.

The meeting unified the thinking and determined the next improvement plan. Although the topic was very important, the time was not lengthy. A protracted meeting without any substantive content is simply a waste of time. This is an efficient technical unit, not a public institution. .

Everyone left, Bai Xue's face showed some fatigue.

"Baixue, you have the greatest contribution to the fact that our ship-based air defense system can be put into operation in such a short period of time." Mhamad said: "On behalf of Pakistan, I thank you."

The American Aegis system has been developed for more than ten years, and the Soviet Union's S300 has also been developed for more than ten years. These systems can be integrated within five years to become an excellent anti-saturation strike combat platform. Yes, I am afraid that this is the only ship-based air defense system that Pakistan currently has.

All of this is the result of standing on the shoulders of giants. The phased array radar is borrowed from the Soviet Union’s Sky Sentinel and the American Patriot system, while the missiles have a deep connection with China’s Red Flag Nine. , and with reference from various other air defense missiles, coupled with Pakistan's already strong electronic capabilities, this missile was finally integrated.

Of course, more importantly, there are talents. It was Bai Xue who took the lead and took on the development of this air defense system. He worked hard and built this system within five years. Although there are still many areas that need to be improved, after all It is ready for actual deployment.

"President Hamad, do you express your gratitude every time you come to me?" Bai Xue said: "If that's the only way, then forget it. I have heard what you said many times."

"Of course not." Mhamad said: "Our country will select the National Science and Technology Progress Award. The finalization of this air defense system will become the special prize of this year's National Science and Technology Progress Award, with a bonus of one million US dollars, awarded to all "

The progress of science and technology is the result of the hard work of countless scientific and technical personnel. Of course, Hamad will not let their hard work go in vain. As the chief engineer, Bai Xue has made even more outstanding contributions. Therefore, giving Bai Xue a reward of one million US dollars is also a good idea. It can be regarded as a kind of compensation. Bai Xue devoted the best years of her life to Pakistan's national defense cause.

Although China has reformed and opened up, and people's living standards have greatly improved, this million US dollars, converted into RMB, is almost 10 million, which is definitely an astronomical huge sum of money. Bai Xue also suddenly became White, rich and beautiful.

Hearing so many awards, Bai Xue didn't show any excitement. She said calmly: "I am here on behalf of the motherland, and my efforts are deserved. This award should be given to outstanding Pakistani engineers. Pakistan’s rocket industry is booming, so let the rocket experts win this special prize.”

After saying that, Bai Xue paused and continued: "Actually, the target practice went well this time. After the anti-aircraft missile system was finalized, I planned to return to the motherland. Now, new problems have arisen. Once these problems are solved, I should return to the motherland. ”

Return to China? Mhamad was stunned for a moment and said, "No, Bai Xue, you are our senior engineer in Pakistan, and I don't want to put you back again."

When Bai Xue came, it was to help develop the ship-based air defense system. After the system was completed, it was indeed time for Bai Xue to go back. However, Mhammad would never let Bai Xue go.

A technical team has been formed. Baixue is here, the soul of Pakistan's Babel High-Tech Center. How could Mhamad let such a soul go?

"Reason?" Bai Xue asked.

"We also have an early warning aircraft project, which is in progress. I hope that after you complete the development here, you will help us develop an early warning aircraft." Mhamad said.

"No, I don't want to get involved in other fields anymore." Bai Xue said.

"Our ship-based air defense system is not perfect enough." Mhamad suddenly remembered something and said: "Can our system intercept ballistic missiles?" (To be continued ~^~)