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In fact, the official plan for the electromagnetic gun was earlier than Chen Nian.

In the 1980s, the theoretical demonstration of my country's electromagnetic guns was basically completed.

This sounds magical—especially for those who have lived through that era, I am afraid it will feel even more magical.

After all, if you think about it carefully, when you were still riding a bicycle, wearing bell-bottom pants, and the children in the countryside would swarm to the village chief’s house to watch black and white TV at night, and save money all winter just to eat a popsicle in a thermos bucket in summer At that time, the country had already started to think about electromagnetic guns.

No matter how you think about it, you will feel very divided.

However, that is exactly what it is.

It's not just theoretical research. Since the 1980s, the practical process of domestic electromagnetic guns has progressed rapidly. By the time of 2007, even without Chen Nian's blessing, my country's first vehicle-mounted anti-tank electromagnetic gun had already been born.

The power of this electromagnetic gun has never been disclosed, but according to public information, its rate of fire can reach 15 rounds per minute, and its muzzle velocity is 3,500 meters per second, which can easily penetrate the armor of all active tanks.

There is even an unverified legend circulating on the Internet, that is, the mysterious bullet hole pierced on the side armor of an M1A2 in the Iraq War was caused by the experimental model of this electromagnetic gun.

Of course, this claim is necessarily implausible.

However, the spread of such legends also reflects that Huaxia is indeed at the forefront of research in the field of electromagnetic guns.

But now, what Chen Nian needs to solve is not the problem of the comprehensive design of the electromagnetic gun.

In this regard, those engineers who have been immersed for a long time know better than him.

There are only two problems he has to solve, high-power capacitors, and high-temperature muzzle ablation.

Regarding ultra-high-power capacitors, the principle is actually very simple.

The greater the potential difference, the greater the current released in a short period of time, and the greater the current, the greater the electromagnetic force of the guide rail that the electromagnetic gun can generate, the initial velocity of the shell increases, and the power increases accordingly.

Therefore, obtaining a capacitor with higher power is the key to improving the power of the electromagnetic gun.

As early as 4 years ago, Grandma Chen had laid the foundation for this technology through the research and development of hot isostatic pressing equipment. After four years of development, Huaxia's high-power capacitor technology has already been at the forefront of the world, meeting the requirements of electromagnetic guns no problem.

However, solving the capacitor does not mean that the electromagnetic gun can be easily manufactured.

Because the capacitor only solves the "power" problem, in order for the electromagnetic gun to truly reach the usable "life", Chen Nian must also solve a more serious and destructive problem, that is, the skin effect.

In one sentence, the skin effect is the process of electromagnetically generating heat, which is enough to cause serious ablation of the shell and the electromagnetic rail, and even directly plasma the tail of the shell when it is fired.

Such electromagnetic ablation is unavoidable during the firing process of the electromagnetic gun. To overcome this difficulty, a breakthrough must be made in materials science, using materials that are extremely resistant to high temperature ablation and have sufficient strength to manufacture guide rails. and shells.

Although Chen Nian has manufactured a series of high heat-resistant materials, compared to the destructive power caused by the skin effect of the electromagnetic gun, these materials are still insufficient in terms of strength and heat resistance.

Therefore, if you want to solve the problem once and for all, you can only "customize" a new material for the rail of the electromagnetic gun.

The solution in Chen Nian's plan is very simple, that is, to spray a thin film coating on the guide rail that does not affect its electrical conductivity, so as to protect the guide rail from being ablated by the huge fireball caused by the skin effect.

As for the material of this thin film coating, Chen Nian has already planned:

With alpha silicon carbide.

This thing has high hardness, low density, wear resistance and high temperature resistance. Most importantly, although its conductivity is not as good as aluminum alloy or tungsten copper alloy, it is not so bad that it can affect the current work of the guide rail.

Moreover, according to Chen Nian's previous technology tree plan, αSiC is completely focused on the vertical development route of carbon materials. Due to the foundation of previous research, the current overall analysis consumption of α-SiC is extremely low.

Only need less than 3 source points.

Compared with Chen Nian's current source of nearly 160 points, it is almost the same as not needing money.

In just half an hour, Chen Nian completed the analysis of the α-SiC material. To his surprise, the technology he acquired this time was not limited to the production technology and process of silicon carbide itself. Also includes a series of extension techniques.

Among them, the most practical ones include the role of doping and defects in SiC in inducing the origin of intrinsic magnetism, the control of semiconductor magnetism through defect engineering, the nonlinear optical effect of 4H SiC crystals, and the use of SiC to prepare large-area high-quality Graphene and SiC/graphene composite materials, etc., are more advanced, and even directly extend the application of silicon carbide to the field of photocatalysis.

What is this concept?

To put it simply, the third-generation semiconductor technology is composed of silicon carbide and gallium nitride. Now, because of its own technical analysis, the complete development route of silicon carbide has been completed ahead of schedule. Many technologies that originally required slow development and breakthroughs will once again be advanced.

Chen Nian vaguely realized the potential of this technology.

If silicon carbide technology can be commercialized on a large scale ahead of schedule, the layout of the domestic new energy market will also be greatly boosted.

After all, the silicon carbide module is one of the core technologies to achieve fast battery charging, and it is also an important step in the process of replacing oil with electricity.

This was a pleasant surprise.

Chen Nian cheerfully turned on the computer and began to export related technologies.

It took more than two hours to sort out all the technologies. He found Wen Xingdong's intranet mailbox and sent the documents directly.

At the same time, Chen Guo was also copied on the email. After all, this technology will not only be used in the military industry, but also has great potential in the civilian field. Therefore, the Civil Affairs Office should also participate in the technology development work.

And just a few minutes after the email was sent, he received a call from Wen Xingdong.

"Chen Gong, the mail has been received!"

"Silicon carbide coating, we have also considered this in the early research and development process, but now the domestic silicon carbide industry is too weak, the process flow is backward, and the material performance is also poor, so it has not been used as the main solution."

"It's all right now. If we can build a supporting industrial system according to your technology, we will follow this path to develop directly in the future!"

There was obvious joy in Wen Xingdong's voice, Chen Nian smiled slightly and replied:

"Don't play around with me, don't you just want to ask when the energy will be produced?"

"You can go to Professor Chen Guochen for consultation on this issue. I only care about technology, not landing."

"However, I don't think it will take too long. There are still several domestic manufacturers trying to make breakthroughs in the silicon carbide field."

"I suggest that you can do laboratory preparation first, and after you have a sample, go to mass production."

"Understand! I'm relieved when you say that!"

Wen Xingdong chuckled, his thoughts were guessed by Chen Nian, but he didn't feel particularly embarrassed.

Anyway, it's all for the project, so it's no big deal to be thick-skinned.

The two chatted for a few more words, and Chen Nian asked about the progress of the 055 project.

".At present, the basic hull construction work has been completed, and the radar at the 14th institute is also ready."

"In the next step, we are going to start the construction and installation of the vertical launch system module, but there is a problem with the missile."

"I know, I know."

Chen Nian interrupted Wen Xingdong helplessly, and said bluntly:

"I'll give you an answer as soon as possible."

"Whether it is Haihongqi-7 or Yingji-9E, they are too weak compared to this warship. I will find a way to upgrade it."

"You wait for my news, there will be results soon."

"Okay, okay—do you need to suspend the construction of the vertical module first?"

"No, do the preparatory work first."

Hearing this, Wen Xingdong on the other side of the phone was a little puzzled.

You know, the design of the vertical launch system is closely related to the design of the missile body. Now that the missiles have not been finalized, why are you in a hurry to develop the vertical launch?

Wouldn't it be more reasonable to wait for the missile to come out and then design and manufacture it with the right medicine?

However, he still doesn't know that what Chen Nian said "there will be results soon" is actually "there will be results within a day".

Therefore, their work is not temporarily suspended, in fact, there is no difference at all.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Nian scratched his head and sat on the chair, feeling a little emotional.

In fact, to be honest, if it is in an ordinary workplace, Wen Xingdong's style of work may not be able to survive.

In the words of some foreign companies in later generations, he is too "aggressive".

That is, too aggressive, too aggressive, or even too "wolflike".

For one purpose, he will use all means to push the relevant people, even repeatedly emphasizing and making repeated requests regardless of his own identity.

However, is this character really bad?

At least in Chen Nian's view, for the navy that is currently searching up and down, and even for the current Huaxia, talents like him are extremely rare.

To engage in technology is to engage in revolution, and the battle in the field of technology is the battlefield.

How can we adapt to a deteriorating international environment without an unscrupulous leader?

It has to be said that the superiors are still very forward-looking in terms of employing people.

In this case, I can't let him down.

After resting for a while, Chen Nian turned on the system again.

This time, he has to solve the problem of two types of missiles.

Among them, in terms of air defense, he chose the Haihongqi-26 third-generation three-stage medium-range air defense missile that had just appeared in his previous life and had not yet served, the Haihongqi 10E third-generation short-range air defense missile, and the ballistic missile. The Haihongqi-29 fourth-generation air defense missile.

These three types of air defense missiles cover three ranges: near, medium and far, and can basically deal with all air threats including hypersonic anti-ship missiles and land-based ballistic missiles.

With their blessings, 055's defense ability will reach an extremely terrifying, even unimaginable level.

Especially under the layout of Haihongqi 10E with one pit and four bombs, its anti-saturation strike capability threshold should be said to exceed the saturation strike capability limit of all ships in active service.

Come anyway, if you can't stop me, I'll lose.

Even the most powerful shield ship on the US side is just a younger brother in front of it.

Of course, in addition to defense capabilities, attack capabilities must also be sufficiently improved.

Although in the future, electromagnetic guns with low cost and high delivery density will definitely become the mainstream, but for a period of time in the near future, missiles will still be the main force of anti-ship. things, so the role of anti-ship missiles cannot be ignored.

In this area, he didn't think about the YJ-12 missile that was commonly used in his previous life. Although this thing is also very powerful, it still belongs to the category of conventional anti-ship missiles.

Since you want to make a whole, then the whole big one at one time.

Go directly to DF-21.

——

It should be called Eagle-21E.

This type of missile had also been born in the previous life, but it was not in large-scale service.

After improvement, it can fully adapt to the vertical launch system of 055D, even if it is a hole and a bomb, it can also be equipped with a configuration of more than 48 units.

At that time, the high-altitude cruising speed exceeding Mach 6 and the terminal penetration speed exceeding Mach 10 will become a nightmare for all sea ships.

In the most extreme case, it is even possible that one or two YJ-21Es can take away a full-strength ship.

If there's a downside, it's probably the only downside, and it's that it's just too expensive.

Therefore, in order to ensure a smooth transition, Chen Nian added a new option very understandingly:

Eagle Strike -18.

This is a sub-supersonic combined missile with strong defense penetration capabilities, but it is much cheaper than the exaggeratedly powerful Eagle-21E.

It can be regarded as the level that can be used at this stage and can be equipped on a large scale.

After confirming all the equipment plans, Chen Nian did not hesitate, turned on the system and began to analyze.

The 5 types of missiles consumed a total of 47 points of source points, killing one-third of Chen Nian's source point accumulation in one go.

Still, it's worth it.

After all these weapons are put on the 055, let alone Zumwalt, even if the alien mine ship in "Super Battleship" comes, you have to weigh whether you can handle it with a 055.

After spending nearly a week, Chen Nian finally completed the analysis and technical output of all missiles. As soon as he got the technology, he immediately contacted Zhu Xuejun, intending to let her lead the research and development of this series of missiles .

The reason is also very simple. Zhu Xuejun has experience in hosting the DF-17 missile research and development project, and has a relative advantage in the research and development of the Eagle-21 missile.

Zhu Xuejun was not surprised when he received the call from Chen Nian. In her heart, Chen Nian had been silent in the field of "missiles" for two years, and it was time to think of his old lover, Lu Jun.

Therefore, her attitude was extraordinarily enthusiastic.

However, when Chen Nian told her purpose, she couldn't be happy all of a sudden.

"...It's all ship-borne missiles? Xiao Nian, that is to say, if you are empty, can you think about how to increase the combat effectiveness of our Second Artillery?"

Hearing Zhu Xuejun's aggrieved tone, Chen Nian couldn't help feeling a little ashamed.

After thinking for a moment, he said tactfully:

"Second Artillery, don't we have the Dongfeng-41 project now, and Dongfeng-17 is enough for the time being."

"Even if I want to upgrade the army, I guess I will mainly make breakthroughs in the field of helicopters in the future. After all, we are too far behind in this area."

"All right."

Zhu Xuejun replied helplessly, and then continued:

"Then about the missiles you mentioned, I will communicate with CALT, and I will take the lead. But for specific implementation, I still need to cooperate with the Third Academy and the Second Academy."

"In terms of time, I can't give you an accurate guarantee for the time being. Try to keep it within one year - after all, the technology is available, so it won't take too long."

"Understood, thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard work, it's you who worked hard."

The difference between the two armies is just a joke after dinner, in fact, Zhu Xuejun will not have any resentment towards Chen Nian because of this.

On the contrary, she knows how difficult it is to design a missile.

Even for a "monster" like Chen Nian, it must not be easy.

Therefore, from the bottom of her heart, she really felt sorry for this junior.

For China's military industry, he has paid too much.

The two exchanged a few casual greetings before Chen Nian hung up the phone.

He let out a long sigh of relief, and sat quietly behind his desk in a daze.

Weapon problem solved.

So far, all the technical barriers of the 055 and Deep Blue 16 projects have been cleared.

Next, it is the step-by-step landing work.

He is looking forward to the final result.

The birth of these two large ships will completely end the poor and weak history of the Chinese Navy.

And the road to deep blue will also start from here.