The power system and cost determine the displacement, and the displacement determines the number of weapons and equipment. After all of this is said, it seems that the prototype of the 055 is already ready: small aspect ratio, four gas turbines, all-electric propulsion, and front and rear vertical hair.
Next, it seems that only some details are left.
"For our four-sided phased array, I think we can just use the one from the 052D. It uses liquid cooling, has more advanced performance, stronger power, and good endurance. It also adds a meter-wave radar at the tail." Wu Shengli said.
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In his eyes, it seemed that all he had to do was transplant the ones from 052D, after all, they were already mature.
Qin Tao shook his head: "Dad, if that's the case, then our 055 is just a simple enlarged version of the 052. For this 10,000-ton warship, this is a waste."
Waste? More than 100 vertical hair units are still called a waste?
Everyone was a little confused.
"Take our 052D as an example. It requires a lot of radar equipment, not only electronic systems such as the 4-sided 346A active phased array radar and the 517B air warning radar, but also the 366 over-the-horizon sea search radar.
, 1290 navigation radar, 344 fire control radar, etc., as well as various data antennas. Our bridge is full of various radar equipment, and it doesn’t look simple at all.”
Everyone opened their eyes and looked at Qin Tao. It was obvious that Mr. Qin was planning to experiment with new technology on this warship. What would it be?
Some of them had already guessed it, but they didn't say it out loud. They were waiting for Qin Tao's introduction.
"When we were working on 052 in the past, we had a headache about electromagnetic compatibility. We had to peel off cocoons and find problems, and spent a lot of time and energy. But now, we have entered the 21st century, and we have a new
Our warships must not continue to use these independent electronic devices. The radars, electronic warfare and communication systems distributed throughout our warships can only complete their own functions. The information integration is not good, the weight and volume are large, and the radar reflection area
There are also electromagnetic compatibility problems at any time." Qin Tao looked at everyone: "To solve these problems, we must use special ship-based integrated radio frequency technology."
"Is it the same as DDG1000?" someone asked. Sure enough, that's what Mr. Qin planned to say.
Qin Tao shook his head: "No, it is more advanced than DDG1000. Although this kind of warship claims to have comprehensive radio frequency technology, in fact it only uses dual-band radar. We need to integrate all the antennas into an integrated design and fully integrate them!"
The DDG1000 is particularly advanced. There is almost no protruding radar on the bridge, but it is just hiding the radar inside and not completely integrating it. Its main detection system is a dual-band radar system: X-band SPY-3
Multifunction radar and S-band SPY-4 search radar.
The former is characterized by excellent low-altitude search performance, especially the detection ability of hypersonic and sea-skimming anti-ship missiles. At the same time, the X-band can also be used as a band for target illumination radar, so it can guide "improved sea-going missiles".
Sparrow", "Standard"-2/3 missiles, etc.
The latter is a conventional search radar that plays the role of the original Aegis radar. Of course, these are active phased array systems, which are much better than the passive phased array of Aegis.
In the final analysis, it is just a dual-band radar, which is all leftover from our play. Yes, the 346 radar used on our Aegis battleship is originally dual-band. In addition to the large-area S-band radar responsible for search
In addition, there is also a small area of C-band responsible for irradiation.
"Mr. Qin, do you mean that all our work that requires electronic equipment in a certain band will be handed over to an antenna?" A leader said with difficulty. He couldn't believe this inference. Isn't that too awesome?
"Yes, that's what it means." Qin Tao said: "The idea of this integrated radio frequency system is to replace the current large number of antennas with several distributed multi-functional antennas. Simply put, it is an integrated public antenna. We need
Adopting a modular open reconfigurable radio frequency sensor system architecture and researching new algorithms to complete functional control and resource management, this allows the antenna to simultaneously realize multiple radio frequency functions such as radar, electronic warfare and communications, navigation, and identification, completing
Resource Sharing."
"Can you tell me more specifically?"
Although the concept has been explained in a very simple way, most people still don’t understand it.
"The key is the bridge. Our integrated bridge requires antennas with four different bands, namely S,
With these four different radar antennas, we can meet the electromagnetic radiation needs of all electronic equipment."
Qin Tao began to introduce it to everyone.
"First of all, our main S-band active phased array radar is still deployed at the previous location. The four antennas cover 360 degrees of airspace. It can grasp the conditions of the entire airspace and detect, track, and identify long-range targets.
Guiding missile attacks is the core of our warships. At the same time, because this radar is installed in a low position, we also need to integrate an X-band phased array radar at a high position on the main mast."
The previous shield ships were always criticized: the installation position is too low, and the early warning capability for targets flying at ultra-low altitudes is insufficient! Europe is even more arrogant, have you seen it? Our radar is located high! We can better detect
When it comes to ultra-low-altitude targets, it doesn’t matter if you can detect them at 500 kilometers, but you still can’t detect ultra-low-altitude targets!
Okay, now let's change it. Let's use two sets, which can take care of both high and low altitudes. Let's see what else you say. If you have the ability, you can also use two sets.
Europeans must be incompetent because they are poor. So, just watch the 055 in the East!
"Currently, our Hongqi-9 no longer needs target illumination, but our medium-range air defense missiles still need it. Therefore, this X-band radar can undertake low-altitude and ultra-low-altitude target search tasks, providing our medium-range air defense missiles when needed.
The missile provides target illumination tasks. At the same time, the X-band is also the navigation radar band, and our radar system must also undertake the task of warship navigation."
Everyone nodded and expressed their support for Qin Tao's introduction.
"Next is the C-band. Although our Hongqi-9 does not need target illumination, it may also need command transmission. This requires a C-band radar to achieve, but our C-band radar not only serves Hongqi-9, it also
a more important role.”
"What does it do?"
"Anti-missile."
Everyone was shocked when they heard Qin Tao's words.
In the past, ballistic missiles were considered to be weapons that could not be intercepted. They could only enhance their ballistic missile strength and form a dynamic balance. But now, with the development of technology, a certain country has begun the research and development of anti-missile. When they have a single
Once you are absolutely safe, you will be unscrupulous.
And our side has no choice but to take countermeasures.
On the one hand, it is orbit-changing technology, which improves the attack capability of ballistic missiles and renders the opponent's anti-missile weapons ineffective. On the other hand, it has the same interception capability. In comparison, the latter is more difficult, but there is no choice.
China has started the research and development of anti-missile projects, starting with short-range missiles and later gradually acquiring the interception capability of intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Compared with land-based ones, sea-based ones have greater advantages, because land-based ones can only intercept ballistic missiles when they are falling, while sea-based ones can intercept ballistic missiles in the middle or even the ascent stage, and the effect is better.
If a country also wants to have sea-based interception equipment, it will definitely need advanced warships. This kind of 055 of our own needs to be taken into consideration when developing it!
"Can this C-band be anti-missile?" Someone was curious: "When we were choosing between C-band and S-band, we used the latter because the search distance of the latter was farther. If we want anti-missile, isn't the distance still high?
A lot further?"
The original C-band radar could only achieve a search distance of two hundred kilometers, while the S-band could reach three to four hundred kilometers. Now with the development of technology, it can be expanded to five hundred kilometers, which proves the success of the original choice.
What now?
If it is anti-missile, the distance will have to be increased.
Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, we chose the S-band Sea Star radar because of the distance. However, this is the search distance, not the tracking distance. You should know the difference between search and tracking, right?"
When searching, the electromagnetic waves radiated by the T/R component are dispersed, equivalent to a light bulb, illuminating the light source to the entire room, and tracking is equivalent to focusing. Install this light bulb on the searchlight, and a beam of light will fly into the sky. The illumination distance
Much further.
"In other words, we still use the S-band to search, and after the target is found, we use the C-band radar antenna to illuminate the target?"
"That's right!"
The main radar used on the 055 is still the 346A, but it must be a modified version with a longer detection range. When the target is detected, the C-band radar is used to illuminate the target. Although the area of this radar is not large, it can combine all radars.
The waves are brought together to fully meet the needs.
"But why do we need to switch radars?"
"Accuracy." Qin Tao said: "Our S-band radar can only track, but cannot accurately locate and guide missile attacks. Only C-band radar takes into account both accuracy and distance requirements. It is the best choice. Our radar will become
An important part of our CNMD, responsible for the guidance of the final attack."
Everyone nodded.
"Although our anti-missile system has not yet been developed, our warships must make such preparations and need to install this radar." Wu Shengli nodded: "What you just said, is there a fourth radar?
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"That's right, you just said that you would stick a meter-wave radar antenna in the back. This arrangement is too backward. Our meter-wave radar can also be inherited on the front and assume the role of searching for stealth aircraft. Just like before, the meter-wave radar
The S-band radar detects the target and then sends it to our S-band for precise positioning."
The advantage of meter-wave radar is that it can detect stealth aircraft, but the disadvantage is that the error is too large, so it needs to work together, either by forming a network with other warships to form a meter-wave radar array, or by mobilizing the S-band after roughly observing the target location.
Radar radiates a large amount of electromagnetic waves, and the reflected echo is larger, so that the specific location can be detected.
But can meter-wave radar also have a phased array? In everyone's impression, meter-wave radar antennas are all racks, some are like Yagi antennas, and some are like fly swatters, but I have never seen a phased array style meter-wave radar.
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Everyone is still skeptical about this.
"Mr. Qin, can this meter-wave radar also have a phased array?"
"Of course, don't doubt the creativity of our military research and development." Qin Tao said.
"Mr. Qin, this is a glorious and arduous task."
"Yes, such a glorious and arduous task must of course be handed over to the 14th Institute." Qin Tao said: "I believe they will definitely complete the comprehensive radio frequency technology. Our brand-new 055 warship will also become the world's first
Warships equipped with advanced comprehensive radio frequency technology are far ahead of other warships, allowing foreigners to see our strength. Of course, our Mingzhou Group will also cooperate. We are responsible for designing the style of the integrated mast, and they are responsible for
To install radar equipment on it, we first build a model on land."
"This is not easy! Will it delay our 055 research and development time?" Wu Shengli asked.
"Then it depends on the Navy's choice. It will certainly be very fast to transplant the current 052's electronic equipment, but if this is the case, can it still be called a cross-generation warship? It needs to be simply enlarged.
Or do we want to improve the performance to a higher level? When this technology is developed and matured, we can also apply this technology on the islands of our 003 aircraft carrier in the future. It will be much simpler by then."
Qin Tao was afraid that these people would not have the courage, so he simply threw out the 003 aircraft carrier. This was a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, and the construction style had to be changed. The design work must be done by the Mingzhou Group. If the navy has no courage now, there will be no advanced aircraft carriers in the future.
Aircraft carrier!
"Okay, we need to develop this advanced technology for our 003, but I don't know how much it will cost."
"Money is not a problem. Our technology is becoming more and more mature, and the cost of these radar arrays will be getting lower and lower." Qin Tao said: "I also heard that our technology has been marketed, and there are specialized
The unit develops and produces this kind of components, and the price of all our radar arrays is cheaper than the British Sampson radar."
The advantage of low cost is once again shown. What we are best at is making high-end Western things at a bargain price!
"Okay, then let's hand over this technology to the 14th Institute for research and development. I hope they won't disappoint us. Now the general parameters of this warship have been determined." Wu Shengli said: "Next, what is your Mingzhou Group?
Isn’t it time to give out the design drawings?”
"No."
"No?"
"We haven't finished talking yet. There are still some equipment that need to be installed on this kind of warship. Since the comprehensive radio frequency system has to be developed, we might as well wait for other projects. This kind of warship is beyond the times."
"You don't mean the electromagnetic gun, do you?" Wu Shengli frowned, no one knows when that thing will mature!
The electromagnetic gun sounds high-end, has a long range, is powerful, and can even hit satellites. However, it is difficult to develop this brand-new weapon, even more than the electromagnetic catapult. If you wait for the electromagnetic gun to be put on the ship, you still don’t know.
How many years will it take? And the ideal progress of the Navy is to wait until 002 enters service so that it can have such warships to escort it.
Qin Tao shook his head: "It's not an electromagnetic gun."
"what is that?"
"Red Flag Ten." Qin Tao said: "Currently, our close defense weapons still have a firepower gap, which needs to be filled by Red Flag Ten."
Long-range Red Flag Nine, medium-range Red Flag Sixteen, how close is it? Any closer, you have to rely on the 730 cannon! If the vertically launched Red Flag Sixteen can't reach it, you can only wait for it to fly closer and then use the 730 to intercept it!
The firepower gap in the middle is exactly the attack range of Red Flag Seven, but Red Flag Seven has fallen behind and needs to be replaced with a new short-range missile. This is Red Flag Ten.
Vertical launch gives the missile the ability to attack in all directions, but at the same time, vertical launch also delays the missile for a lot of time. To deal with close-range targets, it must first fly into the sky and then dive down, and some responses are not timely.
Therefore, short-range missiles still need to be launched at an angle.
The tilt-launched Hongqi-7 was once the main anti-aircraft missile of the Navy. This missile has many shortcomings, especially the lack of multi-target attack capabilities. In the increasingly complex maritime environment, the Hongqi-7 is already very old.
It was under this circumstance that the Hongqi 10 was developed and developed. It is a weapon system that competes with Hairam.
The West is more likely to face a saturation attack, and they are also working tirelessly on it. In addition to the Aegis system, there is also Phalanx. They still feel that it is not enough. In the late 1980s, the United States and Germany worked together to fiddle with it.
The Ram air defense missile was officially equipped in 1993. In more than 180 interception tests, the success rate exceeded 95%.
Its range is only nine kilometers, which does not need to be too far, but its firepower density is high. The launcher has 24 tubes, which further increases its anti-saturation strike capability.
After that, the Americans continued their efforts and came up with Block 1, Block 2, etc., especially the infrared focal plane guidance method, which was ignored after launch, and had stronger anti-strike capabilities. They even poked the Phalanx and used the Phalanx's fire control radar.
and other equipment, without the help of the warship's own fire control system at all.
There is a need for a similar system in China! The research and development of Hongqi Ten has begun. However, Qin Tao does not know when the development will be successful. He just knows that the 055 destroyer needs this kind of advanced short-range protection weapon to further improve its performance on the battlefield.
survivability, after all, it is much more expensive than 052.
"The research and development of Hongqi 10 is progressing well, and it should be able to catch up with our 055." A leader said.
Qin Tao nodded: "Then when this warship is designed, it will carry the Red Flag Ten. It is most suitable to place it above the helicopter hangar at the stern. It is responsible for guarding the rear hemisphere. It is in the front, behind the vertical hair, and under the bridge.
It would be safer to put a 1130mm naval gun."
"1130?"
"Yes, an upgraded version of the 730." Qin Tao continued to introduce: "The close-in defense cannon has been upgraded from 7 to 11 tubes, so the rate of fire should exceed 10,000 rounds per minute. Even if it is this simple close-in defense cannon, we
We must also be number one in the world.”
At present, the world's mainstream close-defense weapons include the American Phalanx, with a firing rate of 4,500 rounds per minute, and the Dutch goalkeeper system, with a firing rate of 4,200 rounds per minute. As for the 10,000-round close-defense artillery, there is only Lao Maozi's AK630M2. However,
, the plan used by Lao Maozi is relatively simple: merge the two doors together, and the rate of fire will be doubled.
"This seems not easy. It is not difficult to upgrade seven tubes to eleven tubes. However, our current seven-tube firing rate is about 4,200 rounds per minute. If we increase it to 11 tubes, it will increase to 5,000 rounds per minute at most.
Minutes, if it goes any faster, the ammunition supply system cannot keep up."
The domestically produced 730 has three rates of fire, the highest of which can reach the same level as the West. It also has a medium rate of fire of 2,200 rounds per minute and a low rate of fire of 1,200 rounds per minute. Now increasing the number of barrels can indeed increase the rate of fire, but it is limited.
Because there is a basic problem that needs to be solved: ammunition supply.
The 730 uses an external energy source, so you don’t have to worry about it not rotating fast enough. You just need to adjust the external motor speed. However, if the ammunition supply cannot keep up, it will still not be able to shoot at a high rate of fire.
"We use two-way alternating supply of ammunition." Qin Tao said: "One-side supply of ammunition is 5,000 rounds per minute, and two-way supply of ammunition can be 10,000 rounds."
"The technology of two-way alternating ammunition supply is very difficult. It requires very high processing precision. If the technology is not up to standard, it will easily jam. Mr. Qin, are you sure we can figure it out?" The big guy was still skeptical.
"Of course, we don't have to worry about high processing accuracy. We have advanced processing technology. As long as we dare to think, we can achieve it. Everyone, if you want to intercept low-altitude sea-skimming anti-ship missiles, the higher the rate of fire, the better. There is no end. Now
There are only 11 tubes, but in the future, we may be able to produce 22 tubes."
"How much does it cost to shoot a shuttle? The navy can't afford it." Wu Shengli said: "Let's reserve the 1130 gun first and assign tasks to the relevant units. I hope they can complete the research and development as soon as possible and not drag down our 055."
After arranging this matter, Wu Shengli looked at Qin Tao: "Taozi, put a red flag ten on the back and an 1130 on the front. Is the firepower of this close-in anti-gun a little insufficient? Do you want to add two more?"
"That's right, it's going to be big anyway, so there is still enough money for two more close-defense weapons."
Qin Tao shook his head: "The close-defense weapon is only the last line of defense. I hope it will never be used, because using it means that our other interception methods are ineffective. If four of these weapons are deployed, it means that we are not very good at our own anti-aircraft missiles."
Trusted.”
A 10,000-ton destroyer can put more anti-aircraft missiles, dig more launch pits, and improve the living conditions of the crew, etc. However, there is no need to deploy too many close-in defense guns. They will not be used at all.
No matter how much time you have, it's useless.
"Is that about enough now?" Wu Shengli asked.
"Yes." Qin Tao nodded: "Our warships are designed based on these parameters. We will take out the design drawings within about a month and submit them to the Navy for evaluation. By the way, the Navy must also notify relevant units to bid together. Only in this way can we
Fair enough.”
"Tendering? Yes, it is indeed time to tender. I just don't know if anyone will bid."