I built an armada

The four 051C guided missile destroyers were sent to the Tesha tribe safely and safely. The original escort arrangement needed to be adjusted.

Xu Dongguo pondered for a while and suddenly thought of 052C.

Even if you encounter a strong enemy, with 052C here, you can hold on until reinforcements arrive.

Thinking of this, he quickly picked up the dedicated phone and dialed Liu Huaming.

"Chief, there is something I need to report to you. Regarding the shipment of four 051Cs, there may be some trouble."

Upon hearing that it was related to 051C, Liu Huaming's expression on the other end of the phone became much more serious.

This is the navy's first foreign trade deal. If it is messed up, it will be even more difficult to attract investment!

"... Bird Edin wants to personally guarantee the goods. There is too much noise. I'm worried that the news will leak out and cause unnecessary trouble..."

Xu Dongguo said: "In addition, there is news recently that the Donghuang Tribe sent people to secretly inquire about the information in the White Bear Tribe. If the White Bear Tribe hadn't arrested a few people and released the information, we wouldn't have known about it."

"It can be expected that the other party will eventually suspect us! In addition, it coincides with the shipment of 051C, so something may happen! I plan to adjust the escort arrangement."

After listening to Xu Dongguo's explanation, Liu Huaming thought for a while before speaking.

"If they don't get any valuable information from the White Bear Tribe, then their eyes will definitely fall on us! The Eastern Barren Tribe will have to be on guard!"

"You are responsible for this matter and submit a report to me when the time comes."

"Okay, Chief!" After a pause, Xu Dongguo said again: "Chief, I plan to go to the integrated military factory. The surveying and mapping of 052C has come to an end, and it will officially enter service in the next two days."

As for which fleet the 052C guided missile destroyer will serve in, Liu Huaming has previously issued an approval. The Eastern Fleet will become the first fleet to have a 052C guided missile destroyer!

Second Northern Fleet, third Southern Fleet.

Although the Southern Fleet faces more opponents, its pressure is still much smaller than that of the other two fleets. What's more, the Congyun incident happened before, which put greater pressure on the Northern Fleet and the Eastern Fleet.

No matter how long the news can be kept secret, they must prepare for the worst.

"Are you going to send 052C guide escort?"

"Yes, Chief, that is indeed what he meant!"

"Okay, I've approved it!"

After hanging up the phone, Xu Dongguo immediately shouted outside.

"Guard, prepare your machine!"

"Yes, Chief!"

Immediately afterwards, Xu Dongguo quickly packed up some documents and strode outside.

Su Dingping's office at the Integrated Military Factory Research Institute.

Dong Dong——

With a knock on the door, Sun Yongguo walked in.

"Dingping, Chief Xu will be here soon."

"I told Chief Xu two days ago that 052C has been completely adjusted and can officially serve. It is reasonable for Chief Xu to come and take a look."

Su Dingping put down the drawing in his hand, raised his head and said.

Sun Yongguo nodded, and just as he was about to say more, he glanced at the drawing in Su Dingping's hand and was stunned for a moment.

Isn't this the 346 active phased array radar?

It has already installed 052C, so what is Dingping doing?

Curious in his heart, Sun Yongguo asked tentatively.

"Dingping, is this the 346 active phased array radar?"

After hesitating for a moment, Su Dingping said: "That's right."

"This radar is very advanced. It's been so long, but the military experts who specialize in this field haven't fully understood it yet!"

Halfway through the words, Sun Yongguo said in surprise: "What does it mean? I think...hey, it seems to be a little different."

"I know. They are busy with theirs and I am busy with mine. There is no conflict." Su Dingping said calmly: "It is the 346 active phased array radar, but I have some new ideas and plan to upgrade it. .”

upgrade?

Sun Yongguo was stunned.

At present, the passive phased array radar is commonly used by all naval powers. Active phased array control has been so advanced that the best radar military experts in the integrated military factory sighed: It is really difficult to understand.

In this case, can the Type 346 active phased array radar continue to be upgraded?

Go crazy!

You are walking so fast, what should others do?

The old model hasn't been finished yet, but the new model is about to be launched?

"Dean Sun, come and see."

Su Dingping pushed the drawing over and explained: "I plan to cancel the arc-shaped windshield on the surface of the 346 active phased array radar!"

"Changed from the original air cooling to liquid cooling!"

"Changing from air cooling to liquid cooling?"

Sun Yongguo fell into thinking.

When the active phased array radar is working, the densely packed radar components generate heat like thousands of induction cookers.

When the air-cooled 346 active phased array radar operates at full power, it is easy for components to overheat, shut down or even burn out.

The deployment of the arc-shaped radome is for stronger static pressure wind force and to extend the life of the 346 active phased array radar as much as possible.

The Type 346 active phased array radar has thousands of components, each of which is very expensive. Not only the technology, but also the materials are expensive.

With the Navy's military budget, it cannot afford to replace the components on the 346 active phased array radar every once in a while.

With this in mind, Sun Yongguo Dao.

"Theoretically speaking, the effect of liquid cooling will be better than that of air cooling! But it may be technically difficult!"

Although he is not a military expert specializing in the field of radar, his understanding of radar is equally profound.

"There will indeed be some difficulties." Su Dingping said casually, "But it is precisely because it is difficult that we have to do it! If it is not difficult, how can we catch up with the West? It is worth taking some risks!"

"I have calculated that once the air cooling is changed to liquid cooling and the curved radome is cancelled, the radar antenna area can be increased by 20%-25%!"

"The performance in actual combat can be improved by one-fifth!"

one fifth?

Sun Yongguo's face was full of astonishment.

The Type 346 active phased array radar is already very powerful. If it is improved by one-fifth, how much stronger will it be?

Wouldn't that really be comparable to the Burke II-class guided missile destroyer?

Having never fought against the Burke II-class guided missile destroyer, in Sun Yongguo's mind, the 052C is slightly better than the King Kong class.

Although Su Ding often said that 052C could arm-wrestle with Burke II, he still felt that it was better to be cautious.

Before he could recover from the shock, Su Dingping continued.

"In addition, I am also going to add to the improvement of the automatic data processing level of the radar mentioned before. Regarding the chip issue, Dean Sun, you should pay more attention to it."

"Don't worry, I will be responsible." Sun Yongguo said.

"It's best to form a new industrial chain! Of course, I know this is difficult!"

"It won't be our turn to do things that are not difficult!" Sun Yongguo nodded: "I will try my best."

"In addition to chip issues, data processing and signal data algorithms are also top priorities to be solved at the moment!"

After flipping through the drawings at the bottom, Su Dingping continued.

"For the next generation of guided missile destroyers, I plan to carry out in-depth optimization on the basis of the 052C. I will tentatively select the 052D first. The improvement plan has not yet been completely released. In the future, the Type 052 guided missile destroyer will not be upgraded."

“So let’s make it perfect this time!”

Sun Yongguo was secretly surprised: "Is the next generation the last generation of Type 052 guided drive?"

"Yes! 052D will be the last generation of Type 052 guide drive!"

"What about the others?"

"What else?"

"A guided missile destroyer."

Sun Yongguo was anxious.

After the 052D is upgraded, the Type 052 guide drive will be put on hold. What is the follow-up plan?

"The follow-up will be a new generation of warships. It's hard to say whether it counts as a guide or a propeller. It's just a rough idea at the moment. After the 052D comes out, I will hold a meeting to discuss this matter."

Even the technical analysis panel of the 055 large drive has not been released yet, and Su Dingping is not in a hurry to reveal it.

Sun Yongguo secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"As the last generation of Type 052, 052D should be very strong." Sun Yongguo asked with some expectation: "How does it compare with the Eagle Tribe Burke II? It should be about the same."

Su Dingping was stunned for a moment, then glanced at Sun Yongguo and said slowly: "It should be."

"That's good! That's good!" Sun Yongguo looked happy.

"The Burke II-class guided missile destroyer is the most powerful guided missile destroyer of the Eagle Tribe! After our 052D is launched, we must mass-produce it! Mass-produce it!"

"At that time, this Dongzhou sea area will no longer be the home of its Eagle Tribe!"

Su Dingping stared blankly at Sun Yongguo talking excitedly to himself.

In his mind, the strengthened 052C is already on par with the Burke II-class guided missile destroyer.

The combat level of the next generation 052D will definitely be better than that of the Burke II-class guided missile destroyer.

It can even compete with future generations of Burke III-class guided missile destroyers.

You know, in 2022, the Eagle Tribe's 75th Burke-class guided missile, which was also the first Burke-class III destroyer and the first Burke-class guided missile equipped with an active phased array radar, was officially launched. test.

It was not officially installed until 2023.

The first Type 052D destroyer was launched in 2012 and officially entered service in 2014. There is a difference of 9 years between the two!

In the field of active phased array radar, even based on the previous generation 052C, there is still a gap of 19 years.

Therefore, Su Dingping is very confident that the 052D will not be inferior to the Burke III guide, and is better than the Burke II guide.

Unfortunately, he couldn't explain many things to Sun Yongguo, so he could only quietly watch the other party dancing excitedly.

"Dingping, you go ahead and get ready. I'll go get ready. The chief will be here in a moment." With that said, Sun Yongguo walked out excitedly.

Looking at Sun Yongguo's leaving figure, Su Dingping sighed secretly in his heart.

Dean Sun, you have to be more courageous even in your dreams!

If you are too cautious, you will be intimidated.

In your eyes, the Eagle Tribe Navy has the aura of overlord blessing, but in my eyes, it does not.

Immediately, Su Dingping focused his attention on the virtual panel in his mind.

[052D guided missile destroyer - shield ship, displacement: 6800~7500 tons, 155 meters long and 18 meters wide, an advanced 'second generation' destroyer. 】

[ 052D guided missile destroyer main power system (analysis progress 100%); 1130 close-in anti-gun system (analysis progress 100%); Type 346A active phased array radar (analysis time 83 days, analysis progress 97%), the first 48 units + The rear 32-unit vertical launch system (analysis progress 100%), 'Star' combat command system...]

[Trigger the core technology of the ‘Eagle Strike Anti-Ship Missile System’! Trigger the core technology of the ‘Haihongqi Air Defense Missile System’! (Note: After analyzing the core technology of the main body of the warship, you can continue to analyze the core technology of the ship-based missile system.)]

Looking away, Su Dingping thought to himself.

Soon, in a while, the core technology of 052D will be completely analyzed.

By then, the core technologies of the new generation'Eagle Strike Anti-Ship Missile System' and 'Haihongqi Air Defense Missile System' will be analyzed.

The two missile systems on the 052D are much stronger than the upgraded YJ-101A anti-ship missile system and Haihongqi-101A air defense missile system.

The speed of the missiles installed on it all starts at Mach 2.5.

It takes time to get the main body of the 052D warship, and it also takes time to get the two more advanced missile systems.

When the 052D is fully commissioned, the definition of the new generation of guided missile destroyers will no longer be determined by the West!

"Once we have completed the two missile systems, we can begin to analyze the 055 drive!"

Thinking of this, Su Dingping couldn't help but feel a little excited.

"You have to continue to hold on tight!"

His eyes fell on the drawings and he continued to work.

Two hours later, Xu Dongguo came outside the institute.

"Dingping, long time no see. Look at you, you look haggard again."

As soon as he came up, Xu Dongguo took the initiative to hold Su Dingping's hand.

"Is the food bad? Who is responsible for the food?"

As he spoke, Xu Dongguo looked at Sun Yongguo, Lu Guangjun and others beside Su Dingping.

"Chief, everyone has the same food and shelter."

Su Dingping explained.

Seeing that Xu Dongguo wanted to talk more, Su Dingping quickly changed the topic.

"Chief, after several small-scale optimizations, 052C has no problems. It can be put into service at any time!"

“It’s a full month and a month!”

Xu Dongguo looked at everyone with emotion.

Normally, it takes a year and a half for a warship to go from launch to official service, and two to three years at a long time. There is no way, launching into the water is just a preliminary finalization, and many problems will be discovered during the testing process, which need to be solved one by one.

If you come and go once, you will have more time.

The original Type 052 guided missile destroyer took five years from launch to official service.

However, whether it was 052B or 052C that Su Ding tied, this process was greatly shortened.

Looking at everyone, Xu Dongguo said solemnly.

"Comrades, thank you for your hard work."

"Chief, this is what we should do." Everyone said in unison.

Immediately afterwards, under Xu Dongguo's instruction, everyone went to the conference room, while Wan Long was busy convening others.

Arriving at the conference room, Xu Dongguo put down the documents he brought, looked at the people in front of him, and said in a serious tone.

"On the 2nd of last month, 052C sank the Congyun on the high seas. No one on board survived!"

"I know some people are still worried about whether they will be held responsible for this matter. I am here to tell you clearly that this matter is over!"

Changing the topic, Xu Dongguo continued: "Originally, I should have come earlier. But the sea is not calm, and the Donghuang tribe has been acting crazy. On the one hand, I can't spare time, and on the other hand, I have to be prepared at all times. .”

"Chief, we all understand." Sun Yongguo said.

Nodding, Xu Dongguo pulled out two certificates and two first-class collective merit medals from the file.

Seeing what Xu Dongguo was holding, everyone immediately understood.

"This incident happened suddenly. Many people from the outside world were watching, so the ceremony was a little simple."

Xu Dongguo explained.

At that time, Su Dingping's first conferment ceremony was very simple, so he could completely understand.

"In view of the fact that 052C made the first contribution to the sinking of Congyun before, it was decided after discussion that all naval officers and soldiers on 052C will be credited with a first-class collective contribution!"

Saying that, Xu Dongguo looked at Zhou Qinglei.

"Comrade Zhou Qinglei?"

Zhou Qinglei quickly walked over, wiped his hands and then carefully took the certificate and medal of merit.

When leaving the field, Zhou Qinglei glanced at Su Dingping gratefully.

In the past, such an honor might not come once every few years.

But since I met Su Dingping, in just over half a year, I have already won first-class collective merit twice.

The Mekong was sunk last time, and the Congyun was sunk this time.

If there were no special merits in peacetime, there would definitely be a collective special merit for sinking the Congyun this time.

Showing his sword to the sea not only means the strength of the navy, but also takes a crucial step in his heart.

The great powers will no longer be great powers.

This is of epoch-making significance.

After commending Zhou Qinglei and other naval officers and soldiers, Xu Dongguo turned his attention to military industry experts Su Dingping.

"In view of the strong combat level demonstrated by 052C, after discussion and decision, all researchers at the integrated military factory who are responsible for participating in the 052C research work will receive a collective first-class merit!"

"Comrade Sun Yongguo?"

Sun Yongguo strode over, wiped his hands on his clothes, and then received the certificate and medal of merit.

In the past, they would be notified in advance, so everyone could dress neatly.

This time it happened so suddenly that they were not prepared.

He was wearing plain clothes and his hands were a little dirty.

After the two waves of commendations were over, Xu Dongguo looked at Su Dingping and said.

"Comrade Su Dingping, your merits are still being evaluated!"

"You also know that you give us such big surprises every time. Chief Liu doesn't know how to start for a while."

"This has never happened before in our naval history!"

Xu Dongguo had a smile on his face.

"Wait patiently, you won't be disappointed."

Su Dingping said seriously: "Yes, Chief!"

At this time, Wan Long walked over quickly.

"Chief, everything is ready."

"Comrades, let's go together." Xu Dongguo said to Su Dingping.

After a while, everyone came to a temporary square.

There are 4,000 navy soldiers and 500 technical workers. In addition to the more than 100 people deployed in the surrounding area to guard the area, there are also more than 300 naval officers and soldiers brought over by Wan Long to be responsible for security. Including 42 people from the three major research institutes, and 296 naval officers and soldiers including Zhou Qinglei, they were all present.

There are more than 5,200 people in this vast area.

Under the gaze of everyone, Xu Dongguo strode onto the podium.

"Comrades, I know you are very busy now. Some comrades are still operating instruments, some comrades are still carrying materials, and some comrades..."

"I'll just take a few minutes of your time for two things!"

"First!"

After a pause, Xu Dongguo said.

"In view of the outstanding contributions that all comrades have made in the research of 052C, it has been decided after discussion that all personnel of the integrated military factory who participated in the research of 052C will be awarded a second-class collective merit!"

Everyone below was a little confused.

I didn't do anything, I just worked here with my head down. Why did I get a second-class collective merit?

When will you be able to get credit for participating in building warships?

Before anyone could figure it out, Xu Dongguo continued.

"I know that comrades are very confused. Why did a second-class merit suddenly fall on my head? When did it become so easy to obtain the merit of my navy?"

Many people below nodded in agreement.

A smile appeared on Xu Dongguo's face.

"This is related to the second thing I want to say!"

Facing everyone's gaze, Xu Dongguo's expression gradually became serious.

"Comrades, just last month, a big event happened on the high seas!"

"I know that many of you have never heard of that news! Because you are working hard here day and night, forging a sharp sword for our navy, and you have no time to deal with the outside world!"

"Now I can tell you that the sword you forged, 052C, sank the Congyun on the high seas at a distance of 153 kilometers on the 2nd of last month!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone's mood fluctuated violently, and their breathing became rapid.

What are they working so hard for here?

Just for this moment!

Pointing to the east, Xu Dongguo's voice suddenly rose several decibels.

"This is the first time in so many years that our navy has stood on the deck of advanced technology and looked down at its opponent! For our navy, this is an epoch-making battle!"

"The world does not know your merits. But please believe that the country and people will not forget you! One day in the future, you will appear in the history books, and you will be glorious at that time!"

The crowd chanted.

"Serve the people!"

The sound penetrated the clouds and cracked the rocks, echoing in the sky for a long time.

Taking a deep breath, Xu Dongguo's tone became serious.

"Here, on behalf of the naval officers and soldiers who have died and are alive these years, I would like to say thank you!"

After the words fell, Xu Dongguo gave a military salute to everyone.

The more than 5,200 people below were all stunned.

The chief said thank you to himself, which he had never done before.

Many people suddenly felt their hearts surging, their blood rushed to their heads, and they were at a loss for a moment.

Suddenly, Zhou Qinglei shouted.

"stand at attention--"

Swish——

More than 5,200 people stood together.

A group of people stood there, all born in the navy, and a chilling atmosphere filled the air around them.

"salute--"

Everyone saluted.