Spark

After returning to his residence, Chen Nian began to sort out his plan to "sell the THAAD system to the outside world".

The so-called THAAD system is actually a transliteration of the THAAD abbreviation. To be precise, its name is the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System, or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense.

It is a land-based theater anti-missile system under the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and the U.S. Army. It was jointly designed and developed by Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon.

A system usually consists of a command vehicle, a fire control radar, 6 8-unit launchers and 48 interceptor bombs. However, according to different battlefield environments, the design and composition of this system will also vary in configuration.

However, in general, the overall combat method of the THAAD system is the same.

They all find the target 1,000 kilometers away, and then launch the interceptor missile, and use the KKV warhead to destroy the target missile within a range of 40 to 180 kilometers.

The rogueness of this system lies in two main points.

First, the detection range of the AN/TPY-2 X-band radar is extremely wide. Although the United States claims that it only has a range of 500 kilometers, in fact, according to general technical speculation, the detection range of this radar has reached at least 2,000 kilometers.

That is to say, if it is deployed in East and Southeast Asia, as soon as the strategic missile is lifted into the air, it will be able to detect it immediately.

To use a popular example, this system is to put a camera outside the floor-to-ceiling windows of your home, and monitor your every move all the time.

If one day he finds that you are aggressively going to the kitchen to get a kitchen knife, he will immediately convey the information to the command system and send someone to block you at the door with knives, guns and sticks.

How disgusting this behavior is is self-explanatory.

The second point is that the interception range of this system is extremely wide, and it can cover the flight end of intercontinental missiles and the mid-flight of medium-range strategic missiles.

For a small country, only a few THAAD systems are needed to defend the entire territory.

Not to mention that it also has an intelligent "intercept-assess-intercept" secondary defense system.

It can be said that the title of the strongest missile interception system at that time was not in vain.

In fact, Chen Nian was a little hesitant to analyze this system in advance, and even provide it to Japan and South Korea to attack the U.S. arms vassalization plan.

After the initial impulse, he began to calm down and consider what kind of restrictions should be imposed on it if he really wanted to export it.

First of all, the radar performance must be weakened, otherwise, the entire east coast will be exposed to the opponent's detection range, which is extremely detrimental to one's own strategic layout.

Secondly, the functions of secondary defense and secondary damage will also be weakened. We do not have many strategic missiles in the first place, and each additional defense is equivalent to reducing the number of effective missiles by half.——

But in this way, the core capabilities of the THAAD system have been greatly weakened, who will buy it?

Chen Nian couldn't help but fell into a contradiction.

Frowning and thinking for a moment, he reluctantly put down the pen in his hand.

It seems that this matter is really not something that can be done by myself.

Instead of building a car behind closed doors, it is better to report immediately, pull up the military industry and military experts in the Spark team, and listen to their suggestions

So, two days later, a temporary working meeting within the Spark team was held.

The theme of the meeting was to discuss the development of the THAAD system in China and the sale of the THAAD system to the outside world.

At the meeting, most experts agreed with this plan.

"I think it is indeed feasible for us to implement THAAD, or in our own words, the CNMD system."

"Because, after the digital array radar technology has gradually matured, our radar industry has made great progress, and it is time to further expand the territory in various fields based on this development."

"In addition, with the arrival of the DF-17, our strategic nuclear deterrence capability has risen significantly. With the spear, the shield must keep up."

"It's not too early or too late to engage in CNMD at this time. What I said is just right."

Hearing his words, everyone in the conference room nodded, among them, the expert in charge of radar said:

"The AN/TPY-2 radar mentioned by Comrade Chen Nian is actually not too difficult to crack."

"After we have digested the various technologies of the digital array radar, there are not many technical difficulties in switching to the X-band radar."

"I can even say a word here, if we just want to create an experimental model, then giving us 3 to 6 months is enough."

"As for other technologies. See everyone's opinions?"

After the words fell, the people in charge of other fields spoke one after another.

"There is no problem with the anti-missile missile engine. We can just use the DF-17 engine directly. The interception speed can reach Mach 10 or more, which is enough."

"The most difficult thing is their KKV module, that is, the kinetic energy killing vehicle. This thing requires high precision. It can even be said that it is equivalent to a mini satellite."

"Currently our technology is still not up to this level --- mainly because the craftsmanship is not up to the mark. Don't consider this, even if you have technology."

This sentence seemed to be specifically for Chen Nian. After seeing him nodding, the man continued:

"However, KKV is not a must for the THAAD system. In the worst case, it is just a compromise to 'mission interception'."

"Okay, since everyone has said it, let me make a statement here. The combat system is fine. Now the BM/C3I intelligence and command integration system mentioned by Comrade Chen Nian is actually being developed by ourselves, and The progress is good, and this time it is just right to use the CNMD project as a verification test.”

After a series of discussions, everyone expressed a unified point of view:

Except for some special technologies with no previous experience, there are no insurmountable technical difficulties in the THAAD, or CNMD system.

That said, it can be done!

Chen Nian's first question was solved, so he immediately raised the next question.

"Then, the problem of our technical foundation is solved."

"The next problem is that if we want to break the U.S. arms dependency program, we have to sell this CNMD system to many countries in the Asia-Pacific region."

"How do we do it so that we can sell it without letting them hurt our interests?"

Hearing his words, most of the people present showed puzzled expressions.

After a long time, someone asked:

"Is that a problem?"

"Isn't that a problem?"

Chen Nian asked back.

"Hey, that's right."

"Our view is that the CNMD system is a relatively rudimentary system and it is not the ultimate defense solution."

"It is only temporarily advanced. As technology continues to advance, its defense will continue to weaken. For example, our DF-17 is now fully confident that it can break through the THAAD system."

"Then after a few years, when our various 'spear' technologies have made great strides, even if the opponent has a shield, so what?"

Chen Nian was taken aback for a moment.

"But the problem is, we have to participate in the market now, and we have to sell things!"

"Yeah, it's true that it's going to be sold, but..."

"Whose THAAD system was delivered on the spot?"

"It's fine if we have it. Should we install it on them immediately, will it have a big impact?"

Enlightenment.

At this moment, Chen Nian realized.

Didn't plan to give it to you guys?

yes!

I just have to have it.

Anyway, the purpose is to "break expectations". It's already said that it is an expectation, so let's wait a few years to talk about it.

So, he settled down and said:

"In this case, let's continue to discuss the third question."

"After the shield is sold, it's time for us to move on to making our own spears"

In the 603 office of Xifei, Tang Changhong sat at his desk and sighed while looking at the latest materials submitted.

He sighed not because the materials were not good, on the contrary, because the integrity of the materials was too high!

Since the start of the pre-research of the H-20 project, or the PAK-DA project produced by China, Chen Nian has intermittently transferred many technologies to the 603 Institute, including the most critical controllable swept wing technology, and the improvement based on the J-22 Stealth aerodynamic layout design.

Of course, the J-20B's fuel-saving and range-extending design was not wasted, and it got 603 in one go.

After adaptation and optimization, if only paper data is considered, the range of this yet-to-be-born strategic bomber can already exceed 14,000 kilometers.

If refueling is carried out in the air, the range can reach 23,000 kilometers.

In other words, this fighter jet can not only reach every corner of the world, but can even go around that corner several times, and after completing combat or deterrence missions, it will slowly fly back to the base for repairs.

If only there was such a thing.

It is conceivable that once this H-20 can take off smoothly, what level of deterrence China will achieve.

"It's all on paper!"

Tang Changhong said with a heavy sigh.

The assistant Gao Yongyu on the side looked a little funny, and while helping him organize the documents, he persuaded:

"Pre-research, pre-research, isn't it just talking on paper? We knew about this early on, so there's no need to complain here."

Tang Changhong shook her head and replied:

"You do not understand."

"If it's really pre-research, then that's fine, but the problem is that with so many technologies thrown down, we have already broken through the technical boundaries of pre-research."

"It can even be said that not only the pre-research boundary, but also many things we need to do in the formal research and development process have now been done."

"If it can be approved and the project is finalized, as long as the funds are in place, it will not take long before we can build the first prototype."

"How would I describe it to you?"

"It's as if you have already learned all the knowledge in high school ahead of time, and you can't wait to go to the college entrance examination right away, but the leader tells you, no, you continue to do the mock papers."

"Can you understand this feeling?"

Gao Yongyu shook his head and replied:

"Most people can't understand—you and Mr. Yang Weiyang should both understand."

"That's true."

Tang Changhong nodded as a matter of course, and then asked again:

"What does the Russian team say? How is their progress? Has the variable-sweep wing been verified?"

"It's not finished."

Speaking of this topic, Gao Yongyu couldn't help sighing.

"In fact, the design work has basically been completed, after all, they have already had relevant results before."

"But the problem is, we can't blow the wind tunnel right now -- we can't line up."

"The priority of the project is relatively low, coupled with the pre-research, there is no resource tilt at all."

"So, we can only run on the computer"

Tang Changhong leaned back on the chair, stared at the light above her head, and said unwillingly:

"When will it be our turn? They are all Spark's projects, so why is there such a big difference in treatment? Damn it, if I knew I was the same as that kid Yang Wei, I would have gone to say hello in advance."

"This cheap price really makes him take advantage of it."

However, before he finished speaking, the red phone on the desk suddenly rang.

The two people in the office looked at each other, and at almost the same time, they realized that something big might be happening.

After all, this red phone will not ring casually.

Tang Changhong quickly grabbed the receiver and said:

"Hello, this is Tang Changhong."

On the other end of the phone, a familiar voice rang.

"Changhong, I'm Lin Yongming."

Tang Changhong's face instantly revealed a look of surprise. He turned to Gao Yongyu and made a "boss" mouth.

"Hello, Mr. Lin, I haven't received your call for a long time, how are you doing recently?"

"...Don't tell me this, let me ask you, how is the H-20 pre-research going?"

Hearing Lin Yongming's straightforward question, Tang Changhong immediately replied:

"All is ready except for the opportunity!"

"You mean, if I officially approve the project for you now, you can build the plane right away?"

Tang Changhong answered without any hesitation:

"Not right away, but guaranteed soon!"

"We have solved almost all the theoretical and technical difficulties, and now we are waiting to enter the actual verification link."

"Leader, let's go!"

"Almost? Don't dare to say it?"

Lin Yongming on the other end of the phone said deliberately.

"No, there are more and more advanced ideas that I want to implement in practice, so I can't talk too much!"

".Your mouth is considered powerful among your group of people. If Yang Wei can speak like you, he might be promoted faster than me."

"Okay, let's not talk nonsense with you, the above has already decided, and agrees to the H-20 project."

"From now on, the H-20 project has officially entered the first echelon of the Xinghuo team, and you will have the right to use the corresponding resources and budget."

"On behalf of my superiors, I appoint you as the chief engineer of the project. Can you accept it?"

"Guaranteed to complete the task!"

Tang Changhong replied loudly.

The excited expression on his face was definitely not half-deceived, and Gao Yongyu beside him was also smiling.

It's finally here!

Although it was not shorter than the waiting time, it was still faster than expected.

This is enough.

Hearing Tang Changhong's answer, Lin Yongming on the other side of the phone paused.

Then he continued:

"The H-20 project this time is not as simple as you expected."

"The specific project requirements will be issued to you later."

"However, I can inform you in advance that the importance of the H-20 project is comparable to that of the original DF-41 project."

"What you want to build is not a simple bomber."

"It's the one that can crush all shields, the strongest spear in the world!"