In fact, China's planning for the fourth-generation warships has already begun at this time.
It should be said that it has been started for many years.
From February 1949 to April 2019 in the previous life, for a full 70 years, generations of Chinese naval personnel have experienced the hardships on the road to pursuing their dreams.
During this process, there were several experiences where dreams were shattered.
The starting point of the Chinese Navy's "Deep Blue Dream" is Institute 701. This institute, which begins with the letter 7 and has a serial number of 01, is the master of the entire Chinese ship design.
It has absorbed a large amount of technical heritage from the Soviet aid period, step by step from passive acceptance to self-reliance, cultivated generations of valuable talents, and laid the foundation for the navy's accumulation.
In 1968, under the leadership of the 701 Institute, the 055 large destroyer project was officially established.
But in fact, the establishment of the project does not mean that this warship carrying the hopes of the Republic can be immediately put into research and development.
Due to well-known reasons, it was not until 1976, eight years later, that the 055 ship coordination leading group and office were established after the Military Commission's "1976" document was issued.
It seems that the research and development of this warship is finally on the right track.
But in fact, the diesel combined power system used at that time could not meet the technical and tactical indicators scheduled for the 055 ship. What is even more exaggerated is that the service life of the new generation of ship-like gas turbines is only 200 hours.
There is a saying about this gas turbine in military forums of later generations. What is it called?
Bathhouse level.
If you can't even do basic navigation, how can you talk about fighting?
Power is the biggest constraint, but in addition, radar, weapons, and electronic equipment are also problems.
After several unsuccessful introduction negotiations, the 055 project was finally shelved and shifted to pre-research status.
It was not until 2003 that the 055 ship was transferred back to research and development, and construction began in 2014.
It took 5 years to launch the first domestic fourth-generation ship, and at this time, a full 50 years had passed since its embryo sprouted.
The hardships were so great that most of the first-generation scientific researchers had already passed away. After all, they could no longer see the spectacular scene of this 10,000-ton ship crossing the sea.
This has to be said to be a historical regret.
However, after I take over, the number of such regrets should become less and less.
A generation's work is compressed into one generation's time!
Under the arrangement of Mr. Liu, the person in charge of the 055 ship project quickly rushed from Wuchang to Dalian. The first thing he did when he arrived was not even to meet Mr. Liu, but to go directly to Chen Nian's office to give Chen Nian a message. Reporting
"Gong Chen, I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
I don't know since when, the first words of most scientific researchers who met Chen Nian became "I've been waiting for you for a long time." This made Chen Nian feel a little pressure, but he couldn't bear it in his heart. Live proudly.
This feeling of being needed is indeed quite overwhelming.
"Mr. Wen, I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Chen Nian replied with a smile.
Wen Xingdong, chief engineer of the 055 ship project, quickly held his hand and said with shame on his face:
"It's because our arrangements here are not in place. If I had known you were going to do 055, I would have been here a month in advance to wait for you."
"The earliest flight I took today, I hurriedly hurriedly took my time and finally got here before lunch."
"I'll be the host later, let's have a meal first, and then have a good chat after the meal!"
"No need to eat, just eat in the cafeteria."
Chen Nian waved his hands quickly.
"Let's talk about 055 first. Where is the progress of your current project?"
Hearing Chen Nian's question, Wen Xingdong didn't pretend to be pretentious, but got straight to work.
"The problems with the power system and radar system have basically been solved."
"Although the transformation has not been completed, the biggest problem, that is, the gas turbine problem, has actually made a breakthrough."
"We will directly use the same AGT110 gas turbine as the Deep Blue 16 project. Compared with the CGT-25M in our previous plan, it can save a lot of space, and the subsequent upgrade and layout of the ship's integrated power system will also be simpler."
"However, we are still considering whether to use a single machine or a double machine. The main decision point is whether to install other large-scale electrical equipment in the future."
"Large electrical equipment? You mean the electromagnetic gun?"
Chen Nian interrupted.
"Yes, electromagnetic guns are the first issue to consider, but in addition, laser anti-missile systems and higher-power radars are also large consumers of electricity. A 110-megawatt gas turbine cannot support our power consumption. Need to add more”
It is well known that the electromagnetic gun consumes power. In Chen Nian's previous life, he even heard that once a US warship equipped with an electromagnetic gun was tested, almost all the electrical equipment on the ship was shut down.
Therefore, the dual-machine parallel solution mentioned by Wen Xingdong is indeed necessary.
But he may have "ulterior motives" for speaking out at this time.
Thinking of this, Chen Nian smiled and said:
"Mr. Wen, don't be too restrained. If you have any ideas, just speak up boldly. What are you afraid of?"
Wen Xingdong chuckled and said with a little embarrassment:
"We can't hide it from Mr. Chen. We want to use the electromagnetic gun. Mr. Ma has already nodded on this aspect, but he still wants to listen to your opinion."
"If you think it's feasible, then we'll do it, but for the issue of high heat-resistant materials, you have to help."
"no problem."
Chen Nian answered decisively.
His idea is very simple. It's already 2007, who is still playing with traditional naval guns?
In his view, the future of ship weapons is actually a process of returning to nature.
From the initial power weapons, to guided weapons, and then back to power weapons, their development is in line with the development of anti-missile technology.
As for the logic, it is also very simple. After modern anti-missile technology progresses from "bullets against bullets" to "lasers against bullets," the complex electronic system in a missile will not only no longer provide tactical advantages, but will become the weakest link.
At this time, ultra-long-range, difficult-to-intercept powered artillery shells can once again come into play.
The laser can burn out my guidance chip, but can it also burn out my artillery shells?
The key to the problem is that the range of the artillery shell must reach a certain threshold.
In Chen Nian's mind, this threshold is 300 kilometers.
When the threshold is reached or exceeded, some process ship-to-ship missiles no longer need to exist.
Hearing Chen Nian's answer, Wen Xingdong almost jumped for joy.
But then, he asked more aggressively:
"Gong Chen, what about laser weapons? Can we use them?"
".Not in the short term."
Chen Nian answered honestly.
In fact, things like lasers seem simple. After all, laser pointers can be bought at rural stalls. This is also a childhood memory of many people.
But in fact, although the principles of ordinary lasers and high-energy lasers are the same, the technical difficulties are different.
The technical hurdles designed are one after another.
According to his plan, this thing was to be developed as a preparatory project for inertial confinement nuclear fusion after the nuclear fusion project was launched.
As for now, let’s put it aside for now.
However, his answer did not disappoint Wen Xingdong - he simply wanted to try out the shot first.
"No problem, no problem. We'll do it later. The electromagnetic gun is enough!"
"Hey hey hey, this time I came to the right place"
Chen Nian shook his head helplessly and said:
"Mr. Wen, don't be too impatient to have fun just yet."
"Electromagnetic guns and laser weapons are all things for later. Have you laid the foundation? The gas turbine is fine, the radar is fine, but what about the others?"
After hearing what Chen Nian said, Wen Xingdong quickly replied:
"The main modules are actually all fine. In addition to the radar, the vertical hair module is basically completed. The current idea is to change the cold hair module to the hot hair module. Didn't I mention this to you just now? There is also the issue of high heat-resistant materials. solve"
Good guy, it turns out that you are waiting for me here!
However, if one material can solve two problems at the same time, it is indeed a good deal.
Chen Nian nodded slightly and continued to ask:
"Any more?"
"No more. We can solve the electronic system ourselves. We are preparing to install integrated radio frequency. It will not be a big problem."
In this way, most of the technical difficulties of 055D have actually been achieved. What is left to us are some "near future optimization" issues.
This is the power of technological fission.
Under the influence of the large-scale project Deep Blue 16, the originally difficult 055 project has become extremely easy.
"That's no problem. I will be deeply involved in this project in the future."
"If you have any difficulties, report them to me in time and I will solve them as soon as possible."
"Mr. Wen, our goal is to have the first 055 form combat effectiveness within two years. Remember, it is to form combat effectiveness, not to launch it!"
"clear!"
Wen Xingdong replied loudly that for this seemingly urgent plan, in fact, he couldn't ask for it.
The navy has been feeling aggrieved for too long, and the anger in his heart can't wait to be vented.
And on the other side, Africa, Darfur.
After several months, it was finally time for Liu Guangyu to leave.
But the reason why he left was not because the situation in Darfur had stabilized. On the contrary, it was because the situation here was completely out of control.
Although we exerted pressure through various means time and time again, as the United States continued to increase its chips, Hamidi, who was already ambitious, finally became crazy.
He completely tore up the official armistice agreement with Sudan and organized several large-scale offensive operations in a very short period of time, turning the originally peaceful North Darfur into a mess.
Moreover, with the arrival of a large number of American equipment and so-called "personal defense company technicians", the Revolutionary Front's attacks have become more radical, and its tactical level and combat effectiveness are also rising.
They began to advance towards the capital. According to this development trend, in the near future, they will inevitably break out into a true "large-scale war" with the authorities.
Not only Darfur, but the entire Sudan is no longer safe.
Therefore, after discussion with his superiors, Liu Guangyu was asked to withdraw, and he was followed by several employees of Chinese-funded companies who had recently been stranded in the surrounding areas of Darfur.
Several people rode the armed vehicle prepared by Hamidi all the way south, and finally arrived at the Blue Helmet camp where Liu Guangyu originally set out. The others transferred to other vehicles here to go to the airport, while Liu Guangyu stayed to report the situation.
Sitting in the Blue Helmet's combat command room, Liu Guangyu spoke into the phone and said:
"The situation has become clear. Hamidi must fight this battle."
"In other words, the United States must fight."
"In the old saying, this is called being pushed to the limit. They have invested too many resources in Darfur, and there is no possibility of recovering these resources. The only way to make up for their losses is to go to the dark side and support the revolutionary front to fight to the end."
"For this goal, they have gone to the end themselves."
"Sudan is about to be in chaos, and this chaos will even spread to the whole of Africa. We must be prepared for this."
On the other end of the phone, a calm male voice replied:
"We already understand the situation you mentioned, and our judgment is basically the same as yours."
"Now, what we want to confirm is, did you really see a large number of American personnel there?"
"No, I only saw one."
Liu Guangyu replied.
"But these Americans are like cockroaches. If there is one in your home, there must be several nests in every corner."
"There is no reason for any American to go to Darfur at this time unless they are born for war."
"Understood."
The man sighed softly.
Now, the intelligence has been finally confirmed.
Although there are obvious conflicts among the three parties, the Congress, the Corner Tower, and the May Conference, on the Darfur issue, they indeed intend to fight as a united front to the end.
For us, this is definitely not a good thing.
Once the war breaks out, the entire North Africa will be affected, and the foundation we have managed to build there may be abandoned.
Economic losses are secondary. Once it falls into a power vacuum and wants to return to its homeland after the war, Africa may no longer be the original Africa.
After a pause, the man asked Liu Guangyu for some specific local information. Then he hung up the phone, holding the information he had just written down in his hand, and turned and walked to another office.
After knocking on the door and entering, the man reported the latest situation to his superiors.
".The situation is currently out of control, but our expected goals have been achieved."
"The United States will step down personally, and Darfur will become a whirlpool that drags them down."
"However, relying solely on the power of Sudanese officials, this vortex may not last long."
"It doesn't matter, it can last as long as it lasts."
The superior interrupted him and continued:
"We are not fighting a proxy war, but we are trying to ensure the basic stability of the entire African continent."
"They want Khartoum, let them get it themselves."
"However, they should not use Khartoum as a fulcrum to influence the entire Africa."
"Inform Ethiopia to expedite negotiations on the Djibouti supply depot."
"Within a month, we will complete the initial deployment to Djibouti."
"We want to make it a fortress for power projection. As long as we are there, we will not allow any power to pass through the Sudanese border to other countries!"
"clear."
The man nodded immediately, and then he asked:
"How to organize the first batch of supply ships?"
The superior pondered for a moment and replied:
"Go to 052C first."
"After 055D goes into the water, use 055D to change defense."
"This is a huge, long-term strategy. One day, our aircraft carrier will even be anchored in the sea of Djibouti Port."
(End of chapter)
