Chapter 832 Red Flag Nine and Red Flag Nineteen
Although the Patriots were famous for frequently intercepting Scud missiles during the Gulf War ten years ago, the Scud missiles are only short-range missiles with a range of 300 kilometers. This kind of missile has a low speed and a low trajectory and is easy to be intercepted. .
Aries, which translates to Aries, is a medium-range ballistic missile made by the Yankees. Isn't it according to the INF Treaty that the Yankees cannot manufacture medium-range missiles? To them, these missiles are target missiles, target missiles are not missiles, and the agreement is a piece of paper anyway, and only the incompetent will rely on it.
Now, the standard 3 missile hits the Aries target missile, which represents the arrival of a new era: TMD is about to mature!
Using missiles to intercept missiles, and ballistic missiles, the first one to do it was Lao Maozi, who deployed a rubber-covered anti-missile system around Moscow, but the way this system is used is too extreme. Using nuclear bombs to intercept nuclear bombs, even if If it is intercepted, Moscow will also suffer a lot of nuclear radiation.
This was the only way to do it at the beginning, because the guidance accuracy could not be achieved.
In the 1980s, Reagan put forward a "strategic defense initiative", which is the "Star Wars" plan. According to this plan, a multi-level and multi-method anti-ballistic missile system will be established at an altitude of 200 to 1,000 kilometers, with space-based directed energy weapons as the mainstay, kinetic energy weapons as the supplement, and a combination of space weapons and ground-based weapons. Protected from the original Red Empire nuclear missiles.
Although the facts proved that this was a strategic deception plan, the Americans did not give up their pursuit of unilateral absolute security. After the collapse of the Red Empire, they narrowed down this plan and developed a "global defense system against limited strikes", which includes theater Although missile defense, national missile defense and global missile defense have not taken into account the space-based anti-missile system for the time being, they will still work in this direction.
According to this scaled-down version of the plan, the Americans formulated the "Ballistic Missile Defense Plan", or BMD for short. This plan is divided into two parts, with a range of 3,000 kilometers as the dividing line. Long-range missiles and intercontinental missiles that can hit the mainland of the United States with a range longer than this are the targets of the "National Missile Defense System", referred to as NMD in English. Guides that have a range of less than 3,000 kilometers and pose a threat to US overseas theater troops, garrisons, and military installations are included in the "Theater Missile Defense Program", or TMD for short in English.
Standard 3 belongs to the project in TMD, which mainly belongs to the navy. This project is improved on the basis of standard 2 ER Block4A. It still uses the original model body and propulsion device, but adds a third-stage rocket engine, so that this kind of The missile flies farther and can fly beyond the atmosphere. At the same time, it also adds a light extra-atmospheric kinetic energy interception warhead and supporting guidance software, etc.
This kind of missile system is installed on the navy's Aegis warships. When necessary, it can approach dangerous target countries and detect ballistic missiles at any time. Once launched, it can even destroy the missiles directly on the ascent stage, so as to better protect Good for America's own security.
Their ultimate goal is of course to keep themselves in absolute safety, so that they can do anything without fear of retaliation from their opponents. In this way, the existing international order and strategic balance will be broken.
Of course, this is just their unilateral fantasy.
"The research and development of the opponent's navy is the most urgent. After all, they are facing the threat of our YJ-21 and other hypersonic missiles. This interception experiment has proved that they are capable of intercepting our YJ-21. Of course, it is only capable. "Qin Tao said: "In the attack and defense of ballistic missiles, if the attacking side upgrades its technology a little, it can make it a hundred times more difficult for the defending side. Moreover, we have also overcome the technical difficulty of changing orbits. They want to intercept our Eagles. Hitting -21, it's not that simple."
"Yes, we have the ability to get rid of the interception of this missile, but after all, this is a bad start." Wu Shengli frowned: "We must find a way."
"What else can we do? Of course it is a protest." Qin Tao said: "We strongly condemn this new space race, and our Zhang Zhong said program can also brighten the atmosphere."
"Protest? Protest is a sign of incompetence!"
"No, protest is an attitude of ours." Qin Tao explained.
Wu Shengli seemed to understand something, and nodded, even if he knew it was meaningless, he still had to protest, because it was an attitude.
Recently, Zhang Zhong said that the program has received additional attention. These recent programs, each of which is quite exciting, but the most exciting is the recent program of the motherland’s warship visiting Europe, which caused a sensation in Europe , the local Chinese and overseas Chinese were even more enthusiastic and proud of the strength of the motherland.
However, since this episode has just passed, the new episode has made people feel depressed. The world is not peaceful, and shit stirrers are everywhere.
"Dear viewers in front of the TV, this episode of our program is called Zhang Zhong said TMD. Just recently, a standard 3 missile successfully hit an Aries missile in outer space. Back then Hexcel said that they shot down a missile in space. Mosquitoes, in fact, are not directly hit. Mosquitoes are blasted down by shock waves, but now, it is the era of precise hits on mosquitoes. This experiment marks that TMD has begun to be practical. Today, we are fortunate to invite Mashko Mr. Fu, he is a famous aerospace expert in the era of the Red Empire and the designer of the rubber sleeve system, please come and tell us."
The camera turned to Mashkov. Zhang Zhong said that some guests are often invited in the studio of the show, and most of the time they are foreign guests. After all, these guests are more convincing.
"Hello everyone, I'm Mashkov. With the development of technology, some fantasies in Star Wars have finally become a reality." Mashkov said: "Using direct collision and killing to shoot down ballistic missiles, this is in I didn’t even dare to think about it before, but now we see that the Americans have already done it. Among this technology, the most difficult thing is how to accurately locate the incoming warhead. The Americans are taking the optical route, whether it is visible light or infrared. Ultraviolet light, in short, is more accurate than radar. There is also maneuvering in outer space. We know that there is no air in outer space, so it is necessary for the extra-atmospheric kinetic energy interception warhead to have multiple nozzles and adjust its attitude at any time..."
"This technology sounds very advanced!"
"Yes, the biggest feature of this technology is that it is very demanding. After all, the speed in space is very fast. If there is no effective solution, it will be a thousand miles away." This Mashkov didn't know Is it because I have been in the East for a long time, and I even know this proverb.
"So, does it mean that all ballistic missiles are ineffective in front of it?"
"Of course not. The road is one foot tall and the devil is ten feet high. There are still many ways to deal with this kind of interceptor bomb." Mashkov introduced: "The first is to change the orbit. When the interceptor bomb is launched into the air, it is intercepted. As long as the ballistic missile changes orbit once, the interceptor can be thrown away. After all, if it wants to fly into outer space, the orbit must be accurately calculated. Once the target changes orbit, it will definitely not be able to reach it.”
"That's right, orbital change is a nightmare for intercepting weapons. Are there other means?"
"There are also multiple warheads. This precise impact method uses optical aiming. It is difficult to distinguish true and false warheads in this way. When an interceptor bomb is found, the ballistic missile that undertakes the attack mission only needs to release another ballistic missile that matches its False warheads with very similar shapes may be fooled, or multiple warheads are released. At that time, this interceptor will fall into difficulty in choosing. It can only intercept one warhead at most. If you are unlucky, it will still be fake warhead."
Even in 2020, the technology is more advanced, and there is even some kind of AI, which is still very poor in optical recognition. Directly recognizing the pictures on the road signs as living people has caused the car to brake suddenly, not to mention now.
"That is to say, even if this technology is successful, unilateral absolute security does not exist, and the attacker can use various methods to penetrate the defense." Zhang Zhong concluded.
"That's right, that's it. Moreover, this kind of technology will trigger a new round of arms race, which is not beneficial to world peace. After all, unilateral absolute security does not exist, and other countries will definitely find ways to develop the same technology." type of technology, it’s like before the World War, all countries were tightening their belts, and the displacement of the battleships they built was getting bigger and bigger. Through negotiation, the tonnage of each country's warships is fixed within a range."
"Yes, we can see that a new round of military competition is about to begin, so which country will follow this pace first?"
"Of course it is Da Mao." Mashkov said with certainty: "At present, Da Mao is developing the most advanced S-300PMU3 air defense system, which has a good anti-missile capability. However, I am more optimistic about the S-300V of Antai Design Bureau. After being improved, this kind of air defense missile also has the ability to intercept ballistic missiles, and it can also intercept missiles with a range of about 2,500 kilometers. In the era of the Red Empire, the S-300V had such a mission. Now, under the stimulation of the United States, Da Mao will definitely speed up here."
Laymen only know about the S-300. In fact, this kind of missile is classified. Among them, the Diamond Central Design Bureau poured out the S-300P. -300P moved onto the warship.
The army uses the S-300V produced by Antai Design Bureau. This kind of missile is also developing continuously. The models that have appeared successively include S-300V, S-300V1, S-300VM and S-300VM2. Renamed Antai 2500, meaning to intercept missiles with a range of 2,500 kilometers.
Now, since the Yankees have done this, Da Mao must not be outdone. If you do it, I will do it. If you quit the group, of course I don't have to abide by the anti-missile treaty back then.
Under the guidance of Zhang Zhongshuo's program, the audience once again turned their attention to the confrontation between Da Mao and the United States. As for the attitude of the East, it is meaningless.
No one knows, because of this anti-missile, many people in the East sat together and held a meeting together.
People from the navy, air force, and aerospace department, and Mr. Qin, the shipbuilder, also joined in the fun.
"A protest can only be a protest. Since the other party is doing it, we have to do it too. We must have the same type of weapons." Liu Lao of the Air Force said: "We gathered here today to study it. If we want to have the same type of system, then what should we do. This burden still falls on the shoulders of the comrades in the aerospace department.”
"Currently the most advanced anti-aircraft missile we have is Hongqi 9. We have developed a range-extended model with a range of 200 kilometers. This missile has a high probability of intercepting ballistic missiles. If we improve it, for example, the Standard 3 Adding the third stage like that should increase its range by a large amount." Shen Lao, the commander-in-chief of the Hongqi-9 missile, said: "As far as the existing missiles are concerned, they should be able to intercept ballistic missiles with a range of less than 800 kilometers. After the improvement, missiles with a distance of 1,500 kilometers should be capable of intercepting."
The Red Flag IX missile has pinned the hopes of many people. This air defense missile has finally lived up to expectations and has become the most important air defense weapon for the Air Force and Navy. Like Lao Maozi, the domestic anti-missile system also needs to be developed on air defense missiles.
"The most critical technology is the extra-atmospheric kinetic energy interceptor and the optical system to accurately determine the target position outside the atmosphere." The white-haired old Wu said: "A few years ago, President Qin gave us advice, so we also Some theoretical research has been done, and now we need to move from theory to practice."
Everyone looked at Qin Tao, but Qin Tao didn't have any proud expression on his face. Unlike his previous smiles, he looked very serious today.
Today's meeting is a big deal!
"That's right, we need to turn from theory to practice. No matter how much money we spend, we have to develop this kind of system! Others want absolute security, and we can't fall behind. We also have what others have." Wu Shengli also said I spoke.
This is not just a matter of the Air Force. After all, the American Standard 3 is launched from warships, and the Navy also needs similar weapons. Moreover, the Navy has an advantage in anti-missile due to its flexibility.
If you want to sell everything you want, you have to do it!
"That's right, we can't wait any longer. Let's use Red Flag IX as the basis first to improve our theater anti-missile system!" Mr. Liu nodded, "The navy, the air force, and the aerospace department, each of us will share part of the research and development funds. Make sure to get this project out!"
After Mr. Liu finished speaking, he glanced at the people present, and finally fixed his eyes on Qin Tao: "Boss Qin, what do you think?"
Qin Tao does not wear a military uniform, nor is he a member of the country, but he has made great contributions to the motherland. The development of the domestic military industry cannot be separated from his promotion, and almost all kinds of advanced weapons have his shadow. Therefore, everyone Everyone attaches great importance to Qin Tao.
"Red Flag Nine definitely needs to be developed, but just having Red Flag Nine is far from enough." Qin Tao said, "Everyone, Mr. Shen also said just now that Red Flag Nine has improved the third level, that is, it can intercept Ballistic missiles with a range of 1,500 kilometers, what about the Americans? We have already tested missiles to intercept 3,000 kilometers, and we are already behind in this respect!"
"Yes, Mr. Qin, we are indeed behind in this field, so we have to catch up slowly, step by step, first..."
"No, one step behind, we will only fall behind step by step, we need to take big steps to catch up now!"
"President Qin, what do you mean?"
"The navy's new generation of vertical missiles has set the caliber at 850 mm, and the length has also been extended to nine meters. I think we can use this as an indicator to develop a brand new missile. After expanding the volume, the range should be doubled. There is no problem, so our newly developed missile can easily intercept missiles at a distance of about 3,000 kilometers, so that it has mid-course anti-missile capabilities."
The current Hongqi-9 missile has a length of 6.5 meters and a diameter of about 500 millimeters. (I'm confused, some say 550mm, some say 560mm, and some say 470mm, let's say about 500mm.) Now, expanding the size of this missile will definitely increase its range by a large amount Cut, this brand new interceptor bomb is entirely for the mid-course anti-missile use!
Wu Shengli opened his eyes wide.
Qin Tao insisted on enlarging the diameter of the launch tube and making a large-scale launching device for general use, not only to insert anti-ship ballistic missiles, but also to insert anti-missile missiles?
This size standard must meet the navy's. Anyway, for ground air defense, it doesn't matter how big it is. It can be pulled by a car. The navy has size restrictions.
"President Qin, if we want to develop a brand new anti-aircraft missile, we need to spend a lot of money." A leader said: "At present, we can only temporarily use the weapons at hand to change it."
"This money must be spent. If we don't spend it, we will only be left behind." Qin Tao said: "This project is not only for our navy, air force and aerospace department, but also a national-level project. We ask the state to allocate special funds. , develop this kind of missile. It is not enough for us to have Hongqi IX, we must also have Hongqi Nineteen.”
This sentence came out of my mouth. After saying it, Qin Tao felt that it was a bit early.
The Hongqi 19 missile has always been covered with a veil of mystery. It is the pillar of the Eastern anti-missile system. No one knows when it was developed and what its parameters are. However, as long as it is known that it can support the motherland Umbrella, that's enough. It is the only national anti-missile system in the world, and it maintains a 100% success rate in test launches. In comparison, the American success rate is only 55%!
Now, Qin Tao proposed an indicator. Since the navy has it, it should be done according to the size of the navy, so that the navy can carry it in the future.
"Red Flag Nineteen?"
"That's right, it's more advanced than Hongqi Nine, so let's call it Hongqi Nineteen." Qin Tao said, "Their system is called TMD, and our system is called CTMD. Americans have their own, so let's fuck them." !"
This sentence sounds a little vulgar, but everyone who heard it felt very enjoyable, and the tension suppressed in everyone's hearts was diluted by this sentence.
puff! Someone couldn't help laughing.
Mr. Wu smiled and shook his head: "Boss Qin, what you said is really interesting. Sure enough, young people are still open-minded. By the way, does Mingzhou Group want to join such a huge project?"
Although Mingzhou Group is also engaged in spaceflight, it is engaged in liquid rockets with the goal of flying to Mars, so it does not match CTMD's plan. However, Mingzhou Group is rich, and Mr. Wu's meaning is very simple. Since Mr. Qin If you get up for a meeting, you have to invest in it.
Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, we definitely want to participate in this plan, but we are taking another route."
"What route?"
"Electromagnetic gun."
Everyone's eyes brightened. That's right, this field is what Mingzhou Group is best at! Mingzhou Group backed Magong to set up Golden Sun Electric Co., Ltd. and developed electromagnetic ejection. Now this technology has matured and is standard equipment for domestic aircraft carriers. The next project is electromagnetic guns!
In that year, in the Star Wars program, many advanced weapons emerged, such as laser cannons, particle beam cannons and electromagnetic guns.
Lasers are the most well-known and are used in many ways now, but if you want to use laser cannons to kill targets, there is still a long way to go, especially if they are deployed on the ground, the process of passing through the atmosphere will be very fast Attenuation, the final effect is not optimistic. The particle beam cannon is vulnerable to the influence of the earth's gravity, causing the trajectory to bend, which requires complex algorithms. In the end, only the railgun was considered the easiest to implement.
Electromagnetic force is used to accelerate the projectile in the barrel. When it flies out, the speed is as high as Mach 7, and then it flies to the target and directly hits it. Relying on the huge kinetic energy, the target can be destroyed.
This is easy to say, but it will encounter difficulties in research and development. The Americans are also working on it, but there are many difficulties. However, the East has its own technical route, and there are talents like Ma Ming. Therefore, Qin Tao is very interested in this technical route. most enthusiastic.
"Ordinary anti-aircraft missiles are too slow, take too long to prepare, and need to go through a long period of acceleration, while our electromagnetic guns can reach their maximum speed the moment they go out, fly to the target faster, and intercept time is shorter." Qin Tao began to introduce.
In fact, this set of theories has been introduced before, but it was only introduced to the Navy at that time, and people in the Air Force have not heard of it.
Ordinary missiles accelerate gradually, and finally achieve the maximum speed. Take Hongqi 9 as an example, the maximum terminal speed is only Mach 4.2, but what about the electromagnetic gun? The shell flies out at the maximum speed, and then slowly decelerates due to resistance. Even so, if it flies out to Mach 7, there will be Mach 4 left near the target. In this way, the interception time can be shortened by at least half.
Of course, in this process, it is difficult for anyone to say whether the target will maneuver and change orbit. Whether the shells fly up will be killed by dense projectiles or by precise impact. That is the route to be determined by the technicians, and it has nothing to do with Qin Tao.
Qin Tao just determines the direction.
"That's right, the technical route of the electromagnetic gun can be considered. In this way, our navy, air force and aerospace departments will contribute funds to support the improvement of Hongqi IX. We will apply for national funding to support the research and development of Hongqi XIX. As for the electromagnetic gun project, Mingzhou Group Responsible, our three technical routes are parallel, and we will definitely be able to catch up in this area!" Wu Shengli finally made a decision.
As for the funding for the research and development of electromagnetic guns promised by the Navy, Wu Shengli has already left it behind.