DF-17, one of the most powerful weapons of the country in Chen Nian’s impression.
If the DF-15's so-called "aircraft carrier killer" reputation is trumped up, then the DF-17 is worthy of its name.
After all, it would be extremely easy for a missile that combines the three capabilities of hypersonic penetration, terminal change maneuvering, and Qian Xuesen ballistics with an accuracy within 50 meters to completely sink an aircraft carrier. It couldn't be easier.
No matter how awesome your shield ship is, I have my own way of playing.
If one round is not enough, use two. If two rounds are not enough, use three.
Only a very small number is needed to break through the upper limit of the aircraft carrier formation's air defense system, so that saturation attacks no longer need to be truly "saturated."
Therefore, spending a certain amount of resources to accelerate the development process of DF-17 is definitely the right choice.
The reason is very simple, there is only one reason:
As the United States accelerates confrontation, we must also accelerate our own asymmetric countermeasures.
However, how to maximize returns from such a strategy is another topic.
After returning to his residence, Chen Nian first checked the system's analytical source point requirements for DF-17.
As he expected, the analysis requirements of this equipment are not low. When packaged, a total of 3.2 source points are required.
Although it is not too many compared to Chen Nian's existing 7.7 source points, it is not necessary to spend it like this.
After thinking for a moment, Chen Nian recalled the memory of DF-17 in his mind.
According to his understanding of this weapon, the DF-17 has three core technologies:
The first one is the shape of the waverider.
The second is the scramjet engine in the booster rocket.
The third is a comprehensive heat-resistant system with the warhead's high-temperature resistant materials, integrated thermal structure design, and heat insulation and heat dissipation materials as the main modules.
The first two items have clear analysis targets. If analyzed separately, only 1.2 source points are needed.
But the third one is a bit troublesome
Because he has no idea what the high-temperature resistant materials used in DF-17 are, nor does he know the performance parameters it needs to achieve, nor does he know how to design the system under unknown performance.
He could only try to package various keywords into the system for analysis, but the final result was unsatisfactory.
A total of 1.6 source points are still needed, which is cheaper than its DF-17 overall analysis, but not much cheaper.
Seeing this result, Chen Nian couldn't help but frowned.
How about discussing it with other people first?
But soon, he reacted again:
Now DF-17 is still in the pre-research stage. If you don’t have the information, it is impossible for anyone in the country to have it.
There is no use looking for experts, it is better to rely on yourself than relying on anyone.
After all, isn't it just the three pillars of heat-resistant materials + structural design + ablative heat dissipation coating?
Do it!
We need to solve the problem of heat-resistant materials first. This thing has a previous foundation. It is estimated that it will take at most one day to find the direction.
If new material is involved, throw it directly to the system.
In terms of structural design, the core is nothing more than a fuel circulation cooling system. Similarly, it takes a certain amount of time to debug and find the appropriate direction, and then the system takes over the specific parameter design and scheme design.
As for the ablative heat dissipation coating, first use the TBC coating from the previous J-22. If it is not enough, then find a way to get the Materials Research Institute to cooperate and find new directions with you.
Thinking of this, Chen Nian's thoughts suddenly became clear.
He picked up the phone and dialed a number that he had gradually become familiar with.
"Hello, Professor Guo, I am Chen Nian."
"It's like this. I want to make an appointment at the laboratory of the Institute of Materials Science and Technology tomorrow. See if you can spare some time there. I'll go there."
"Yes, there are some plans for new materials, but I don't have any ideas so far, so I want to go to the laboratory to have a look first."
"Okay, I understand, I'll call you when the time comes."
The person on the other end of the phone was Guo Qi.
He naturally agreed to Chen Nian's request, which made Chen Nian feel relieved.
He took a deep breath, threw himself on the bed, and soon fell into a deep sleep.
On the other side, Chen Guo is busy gathering people from all walks of life to prepare for the DF-17 project.
The most critical role involved is Zhu Xuejun of the Launch Vehicle Technology Research Institute, also known as CALT.
In fact, before today, Chen Guo had almost never heard of this name.
Because, although aerospace has always been inseparable, in fact, the two directions are very different in terms of technological development and division of work, and the staff have few opportunities to contact each other.
It wasn't until Chen Nian mentioned this name that he went to the intranet to check the information and found out that Zhu Xuejun was really a big shot.
When she was only 30 years old, she had already served as the chief engineer of a project, and in 1999 she served as the chief engineer of a long-range ballistic missile project.
The project is still ongoing, and she herself has become one of the candidates for academician of the Academy of Sciences.
The reason why her reputation is not known is because the strategic significance of the work she is engaged in is too important, and the official has deliberately downplayed and kept it confidential.
If Chen Nian hadn't called her name, he probably wouldn't have known about this person for a long time in the future.
Because, regardless of his position in the Spark Team, his level is far different from others.
Even if you want to climb high, you can't find a ladder.
——
But here comes the question, how did Chen Nian know?
Chen Guo didn't bother to dig deeper and dialed Zhu Xuejun's number.
As soon as the call was connected, he revealed his identity. Zhu Xuejun's confidentiality level was high enough. According to the confidentiality principle of the Spark Team, he had nothing to hide in front of her.
Zhu Xuejun had obviously heard rumors about Xinghuo from various channels. She did not show too much doubts about this, but revealed a hint of curiosity in her words:
"So, you called me today because of the Spark Team's new project? Is it related to my major?"
"Yes, or to put it more directly, this should have been your CALT project."
Chen Guo answered calmly.
He secretly thought to himself that it would be easier to deal with such a strong woman. There would be no need to beat around the bush, and people would immediately guess your intentions.
"Our project? Are you talking about the DF series? Will the project at hand change?"
"There are no changes, what we want to do is start a new project."
"New project?"
Zhu Xuejun on the other end of the phone became more and more curious.
There is obviously already a project in the institute, why is there a new one now?
Moreover, looking at the situation, this so-called new project still needs to be handed over to myself?
This is a bit nonsense.
Don’t talk about whether you can keep up with your experience. Even if you can keep up, all the burden will be placed on yourself, which is not in line with the rules of talent cultivation.
Thinking of this, she continued to speak without waiting for Chen Guo to explain:
"It's a good thing to have new projects. I heard that you will also provide funds and resources. In fact, everyone wants to do it."
"But the problem is that I already have a project in hand. It's not reasonable to take on a new project."
After hearing Zhu Xuejun's words, Chen Guo explained:
"This does not meet your project management requirements, but there is nothing we can do."
"The project time is very tight, only two months."
"So, we need a strong leader to complete this project, and you are the best person."
"As for whether it is reasonable or not, don't worry, we will take care of your superiors."
On the other end of the phone, Zhu Xuejun was silent for a moment, then sighed and said:
"Okay, tell me about the specifics of the project?"
In fact, after hearing the words "the time is only two months", she already had concerns about this project.
Because from her perspective, what compresses time to this extent is either a small improvement project or some formalistic project with great success.
No matter which one it is, it is actually disrespectful to one's ability, and can even be said to be an insult.
However, at the same time, she also knows that the Spark Team is currently very popular in the country. Since it is their decision, the possibility that she can refuse is actually very small.
In this case, it is better to give them a face.
After all, in China's current scientific research circle, there are indeed some unspoken rules that must be followed.
However, the next second, what Chen Guo said caused her mood to change from helpless to angry.
"We want to make a new surface-to-surface missile."
"This missile can be optimized based on the overall framework of the DF-15."
"But the requirements are that it must have a range of more than 1,000 kilometers, have hypersonic penetration capabilities, adopt a waverider design, be able to achieve Qian Xuesen's ballistic maneuverability, and be able to stably break through the Aegis system."
".Do you know what you're talking about?"
Zhu Xuejun's tone was a bit unkind. She tried her best to control her emotions, but she still couldn't calm down.
This is absolutely ridiculous.
According to Chen Guo's description, such a missile is definitely not just an improved version of the DF-15.
No matter which aspect of performance it is, it cannot be achieved by the current CALT.
And, only give two months?
Are you kidding me? !
If we really want to develop such a missile, two years is not enough?
——
No, two years is definitely not enough.
To be precise, it is unlikely within ten years.
And the man on the other side of the phone actually said it so naturally.
I thought that Spark, a suddenly emerging organization, was different from other departments, but in the end, laymen guided experts. Did the zz meaning outweigh the actual meaning?
After a slight pause, she continued:
"Professor Chen, I don't know how you discussed it internally, but I have to tell you that this matter is not as simple as you think."
"The conditions you mentioned, even if taken individually, require long-term and arduous research before it is possible to achieve technological breakthroughs."
"And this long term, it has to be calculated in years."
"Now, so many conditions are combined, and you only give it two months. I want to ask, do you think it is possible?"
"I don't know why such a plan is put on the agenda, but I must say it is an insult to scientific research!"
Hearing Zhu Xuejun's angry voice, Chen Guo quickly said:
"Mr. Zhu, you misunderstood."
"Since we have made such a request, we must be prepared. This is also the way our team has always worked."
"In fact, all these technical difficulties have been made accordingly and will be output into detailed technical documents in the near future."
"All you need to do is to find ways to achieve results as quickly as possible based on these technologies."
"???What do you mean there has been progress?"
Zhu Xuejun was shocked, and his tone changed from anger to disbelief.
"Well, I can't explain this well, because I haven't gotten the relevant documents yet."
"Then how can you be sure that these technologies are real?"
"It's very simple."
Chen Guo paused for a moment, then said:
"Because we built the J-22 and the J-20B."
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Zhu Xuejun fell silent.
At this moment, she suddenly felt that her previous behavior was a bit ridiculous.
Yes, I clearly know what kind of organization Spark is, and I fully understand their previous projects.
But even so, when I heard the project requirements they proposed, my first reaction was still doubt.
What's there to question?
Before the J-20B came along, did anyone believe they could actually solve the technical problems?
no?
But the problem is, they not only solved it, but also completed the first flight of the first test aircraft in an incredibly short time.
Isn't the "irrationality" shown in it exactly the same as the situation with the so-called "new missile" this time?
Thinking of this, she said:
"alright, I got it."
"You go and report to the superior, I can be the chief officer."
"But before officially launching the project, I want to talk to your technical person in charge? Let's call him that."
"I want to talk to him and hear his thoughts."
"No problem, I will arrange a time for you. But before that, you need to sign an additional confidentiality agreement. I will contact you again for the specific process."
"Me? Do you want to sign a new agreement?"
"Yes, this is the superior's rule."
Chen Guo replied without hesitation.
Zhu Xuejun once again felt that his cognition was challenged.
In the field of military scientific research, apart from the names of the older generation, is there anyone else who can maintain a higher level of confidentiality than himself?
This Spark Team seems to be more mysterious than I originally expected.
The two chatted for a few more words about confidentiality matters. Afterwards, Chen Guo said goodbye to Zhu Xuejun and hung up the phone.
He wrote the name "Zhu Xuejun" on the paper and thought to himself:
This kind of top-level scientific researchers is indeed more difficult to deal with.
Not only do they have a rigorous attitude towards scientific research, this rigorous attitude has even penetrated into every aspect of their personality.
They always maintain doubts and a desire to explore and test.
It is this quality that drives them to keep moving forward.
The feeling of oppression is very strong.
——
However, looking at it from another perspective, there is actually nothing to worry about.
Because no matter how strong Zhu Xuejun is, he is still within a reasonable range.
And the person who is going to "answer questions" for her is the biggest bug in this country.
(End of chapter)
