Chapter 1583 Chapter 186: Space-Based Weapons

"We can also design and develop this special space-based weapon! After all, we already have the most basic core technology for space-based weapons. In the satellite R&D and manufacturing department under our company's aerospace department, a considerable number of personnel are titanium tanks. Part-time positions for some scientific researchers and engineers in the star department.

I have read some documents before. Our second-generation satellites can be precisely controlled. They can not only operate on a single orbit, but also span to other orbits. In the design of the 5.5G satellite communication project, the satellites have room for design. Quantity, we can definitely apply for transformation of these satellites that can temporarily leave orbit.

We only need to strengthen the heat insulation board of the satellite to ensure that the internal working equipment can run smoothly. Then we will carry out a major internal transformation, add intelligent operation templates, intelligent core components, and a real-time precise positioning system, and add some to it. Detonate explosives with harsh conditions. "

The researcher was so excited that his face turned red and he even started dancing.

Cheng Yixing took out his handwritten notebook and briefly recorded the speeches of his colleagues on the road. His expression was still smiling, but his eyes were no longer as serious as before.

Discussion is one of the best channels for the crazy collision of ideas.

As expected, a team member soon retorted: "Don't boast about space-based weapons. A certain tutor in my former school has worked with official units on research and conducted research and demonstration on this weapon.

For example, when a 140-kilogram tungsten rod accelerates to 4,650 meters per second and hits the Gobi beach, the kinetic energy of the tungsten rod falling to the ground is converted into explosive energy, which will form a crater on the ground with a depth of 3 meters and a diameter of 4.6 meters.

It seems to be very destructive, but this kind of crater with a depth of several meters is actually not as powerful as a 40-kilogram 155mm howitzer, let alone the targeted clearing of those tactical nuclear bombs.

And there is no extremely high heat explosion. As soon as this research demonstration came out, my supervisor still scolded the foreigners and said that they were vain and thankless.

Of course, I know some of you will say that this 140 kilogram tungsten rod is not heavy enough, and the speed of Mach 13.66 is not fast enough. Then I will give you the calculations on the original design volume of the group of American military scientists. "

Saying this, this young researcher actually shared his tablet interface on the big screen in the laboratory, found relevant files from his private database, and put them on the big screen. part of the display area.

“Everyone must have heard of this concept of space-based weapons.

The 'God's Rod', also known as the 'God's Pestle', is the most famous legendary space-based kinetic energy weapon system. It is rumored that Uncle Sam started developing it ten years ago and plans to complete the deployment before this year. At present, we I haven't received any news about the successful deployment of relevant weapons. Since we are going to do the math today, then I will be like Uncle Sam's group of engineers who are working hard and have succeeded in the research.

Well, according to the design, the space-based weapon system consists of two satellite platforms located in low orbit. One of the satellites is equipped with a metal rod called the 'Rod of God'. The metal rod should be made of special materials such as tungsten, titanium or uranium. Made of metal, it is 30 centimeters in diameter, 6.1 meters long and weighs several tons.

When launched into space orbit, these high-density special metal rods can find an accurate landing area under the precise guidance of the satellite that can control the steering movement, using the huge kinetic energy generated by small rocket boosting and free fall. , the tungsten rod bullets it fires can hit the target at the speed of a meteor, which is 3h.

According to the public information we can find now, this space-based weapon has powerful attack capabilities and a wider strike range than ordinary weapons. It is even said that the Rod of God can attack high-value strategic targets in any area on the Blue Star at any time. Targets are targeted with precision strikes.

This is the structural diagram and attack method guide of the 'Rod of God'. Have you noticed anything wrong?

m Yes, because it is a specially made high-density metal rod, in the design, this so-called 'Rod of God' does not carry any ammunition after being launched from space, and there is no additional device such as a nuclear warhead above its head. It completely relies on kinetic energy impact to produce destructive power on the target, and the attack method is also a purely physical attack on the target.

Then let’s do the math, calculate according to the kinetic energy theorem formula of E=1/2mv, and bring in these data. At this time, the kinetic energy of the tungsten rod of the ‘Rod of God’ is approximately 458.6 billion joules.

This energy seems to have hundreds of billions of joules, but please don't forget that it is a purely physical achievement, so the energy cannot be released in all directions, but even if it converts more than 400 billion kinetic energy into explosive force, according to the spiritual realm According to the calculations of the ecological experiment server, it is only equivalent to the energy generated by the explosion of about 110 tons of TNT.

Let’s calculate the explosive power of the ‘kid’ that landed on the Neon Island Country. According to the official value, the explosive power of that little guy was approximately the equivalent of 14,000 tons of TNT.

The equivalent of about 110 tons and the equivalent of 14,000 tons of TNT are hundreds of times different just on paper. Perhaps compared with children, the advantage of the 'Rod of God' is that there is no pollution and waste of resources, and the target of targeted elimination does not need to be on the run. After being exposed to high temperatures, you still have to face the sequelae of radiation that last for decades.

It seems to be a very humane approach, but compared with the miniaturized nuclear warheads that have already solved the clean problem, our small nuclear warheads also have an explosive power of 500,000 tons of TNT equivalent, which is also dozens of times the 14,000 tons of TNT equivalent of the Rod of God.

And have you ever thought about the most critical issue - cost.

We have developed space-based weapons, and Daxia Junfang is also tempted, but the transportation cost of sending a tungsten rod weighing several tons to a high-altitude orbit thousands of kilometers away is also very huge.

And we can't work for nothing. The research and development costs of equipment technology and the launch costs need to be calculated into the costs, and there is also a profit margin. Such a space-based weapon is probably several times the price of a small nuclear warhead.

Of course, I personally do not underestimate the thickness of Daxia Junfang's banknotes, but we must also consider the interests of the company. It is impossible to deploy weapons for Daxia Junfang for free or at a loss at a low price, right?

I believe that if Mr. Gu knew this cost, he would definitely reject this plan at the first time. Even if he did not deny it at the first time, I am afraid that he would set a painful price for this plan that would make Daxia Junfang feel short of money. ”