Chapter 1040 Anti-submarine, Conservative and Radical

"What do you most want to install?" Mr. Pu was also very interested.

"I hope that if possible, a helicopter hangar and a helicopter platform can be left there! As for the depth charges originally deployed there and possible towed sonars in the future, they can be placed on the deck below the helicopter platform."

Gao Zhendong's words made his comrades gasp.

“Comrade Zhendong, isn’t this too… too… too…” The naval comrade couldn’t even speak.

Gao Zhendong smiled and said, "What do you think is the best way for a destroyer to reach out as far as possible if it wants to conduct anti-submarine warfare?"

Destroyers have been the main force in anti-submarine warfare since S2. When John Bull was forced into a desperate situation by Hans' submarines, he even used the "right to use" a bunch of islands and bases in exchange for just dozens of American destroyers. This deal seemed like a loss to people decades later, but it also showed the huge role of destroyers in anti-submarine warfare.

Gao Zhendong's words made the navy comrades' eyes light up like light bulbs.

Yes! Anti-submarine! This is the job of a destroyer, and it is also the combat capability that the Navy has always wanted to focus on.

For destroyers with limited speed, if they want to achieve the maximum anti-submarine effectiveness, there is no doubt that bringing helicopters and extending the anti-submarine combat range by dozens of kilometers is the most cost-effective and proactive approach!
This is not a question of what weapons to install on the destroyer, but a new revolutionary method of warfare! Before this, regardless of whether foreigners had thought of this problem, the comrades in China had not thought of it, otherwise the first generation of destroyers decided to be launched in 65 would not have not considered this matter at all.

Although we didn’t expect it, when Gao Zhendong mentioned it, the comrades suddenly understood that this matter must be done and must be done! It is very important!

When Gao Zhendong brought up this matter, he was not afraid that the comrades from the Haizhuang Bureau would refuse.

Sure enough, the comrades from the Haizhuang Bureau slapped their thighs and said, "Okay, okay, we have to do this! We have to do it!" There was no time to even talk about argumentation.

After saying that, he turned to look at his comrades from the Shipbuilding Institute and said, "Mr. Pu, is there any technical difficulty in this?" He also knew that this involved the structure of the ship. Gao Zhendong could give advice, but the details had to be implemented by the Shipbuilding Institute.

President Pu thought about it and said with a smile: "If we remove the two 130mm guns, it won't be that difficult."

Gao Zhendong knew very well that this matter was not difficult for them, and for the ship, there was nothing too difficult at all.

The first generation destroyer was modified with a helicopter platform for experiments, which did not affect much except the dual 130 rear main guns.

It can be used for experimental modifications. Starting from the original design, the design is easier and more reasonable.

However, General Pu still expressed his concerns: "This ship is quite long, but with the helicopter deck and hangar, will it still be too long? Will the aircraft be too heavy?"

Gao Zhendong laughed and said, "Well, just ask me about this."

"It's not a big problem. I happen to know that the Russians have a type of aircraft that is very suitable, and it is an anti-submarine aircraft and not too heavy. And if the hull is widened, then it will not be a problem." He smiled happily. The feeling of knowing everything about the details was so cool.

"Which one is it?"

"The Ka-25 is a coaxial twin-rotor anti-submarine helicopter of the old Russians. Because the coaxial twin-rotor helicopter has no tail rotor, the aircraft is very short, with a length of 9.75 meters and a rotor diameter of less than 16 meters. It is also foldable."

Mr. Pu calculated in his mind and slapped his thigh: "Hey, this thing is tailor-made for us! But will they sell it?"

The comrades from the Naval Equipment Bureau laughed and said: "They have sold a large number of Be-6s, so I think there won't be any problem with this thing." They are all anti-submarine. The fact that they can sell Be-6s shows the Russians' attitude towards our mastery of anti-submarine capabilities.

Gao Zhendong also added: "Even if the Russians don't sell it, the Gauls have it too. At worst, the folding tail propeller can be used. In short, my suggestion is that you must have this thing, otherwise the combat capability of the destroyer will be cut in half!"

"Yes, yes, Chief Engineer Gao's suggestion is very reasonable! We must build it even if we have to make a helicopter ourselves!" The Haizhuang Bureau was very happy and had high aspirations.

"Well, we will put this matter into the alternative plan and the preliminary research results later!" President Pu immediately decided on a plan.

At this point, the comrade from the Naval Equipment Bureau was a little worried: "Comrade Zhendong, will this affect air defense?"

The space on the frigate for anti-aircraft missiles is fully occupied by the helicopter support system on the destroyer.

Gao Zhendong laughed and said, "Don't worry, this ship is bigger than a frigate. If the hull is widened, it will be even bigger." The full displacement of the Type 56 is more than 3000 tons, which is enough to make it difficult to carry.

"So your next consideration is to place the anti-aircraft missiles at the bow B gun position?" There is a secondary gun there.

Gao Zhendong nodded and shook his head. The comrades from the Haizhuang Bureau understood what he meant and were horrified.

"Are you still planning on using anti-ship missiles?" In the picture, as far as Gao Zhendong knew in his previous life, the place where there were originally two triple-mounted Zhengxian No. 4 missile launchers has now become four quad-mounted Zhengxian-62 anti-ship missiles.

In the view of the comrades from the Naval Equipment Bureau, this is just like the modified 6607, with a portable air defense self-defense missile in the front and the radar medium-range air-to-air missile in the middle that Gao Zhendong still mentioned.

This doesn't seem to be impossible... 8 anti-ship missiles seem to be enough firepower for a destroyer.

Gao Zhendong laughed and shook his head.

This confused the comrades. This doesn't work, and that doesn't work. What on earth are you trying to do?

"Boss Gao, I don't understand this." Gao Zhendong said with a smile: "I have two plans..."

Here it comes, the long-lost feeling is back!
Once Chief Engineer Gao appears in this state, it means that there is some real good stuff!

"Boss Gao, please speak, let's talk about the conservative one first!" The comrade from the Haizhuang Bureau laughed. He thought the good stuff should be left for later. He knew that Gao Zhendong's radical plan was definitely very shocking.

President Pu was not very familiar with Gao Zhendong's habit and looked at him curiously.

Gao Zhendong nodded: "Conservative plan, both places are equipped with oblique launch radar anti-aircraft missile launchers and automatic loading systems with no less than 16 missiles."

Are anti-aircraft missiles deployed in these two places? The comrades looked at the drawings and fell into deep thought.

"What about the self-defense anti-aircraft missiles?" Mr. Pu asked.

"No, or if you really want one, install an eight-round ammunition carrier on the top of the hangar or somewhere else. The ammunition is very small and can be installed anywhere." Gao Zhendong was ruthless when it came to cutting equipment.

"That's not impossible, but I think the range of fire is somewhat limited in the midship area?" The comrades from the Naval Equipment Bureau are not idle either. 32 anti-aircraft missiles? That would be great! It's just that this position looks a bit uncomfortable.

General Pu said: "It's not impossible to use a rotating launcher. The firing range of the B gun position at the bow is sufficient. The one in the middle of the ship is used as a supplement. The overall combat effectiveness is not bad."

In fact, the arrangement of anti-aircraft missiles on the classic American frigate "Perry" class is a bit like this. Although the missile launcher is at the bow, the 76 gun is at the midship and is mounted relatively high.

Don't underestimate this thing. It was once the cheapest ship with regional air defense capabilities. Don't worry about whether it is good or not. During our most difficult period, its imitation models also caused us a lot of trouble.

The comrades from the Haizhuang Bureau and General Pu and others became happier the more they talked about it. This thing is great!
At this time, they saw Gao Zhendong standing aside, smiling but saying nothing.

"Mr. Gao, what is your radical plan?" The comrades from the Haizhuang Bureau were extremely looking forward to it.

Gao Zhendong laughed and said, “That’s really radical.”

"Don't be afraid, don't be radical, just be afraid of not having it. Even if it is not useful now, I believe that your ideas, Mr. Gao, will be useful in the future!" Mr. Pu is also flattering without paying. Learning technology is not shameful.

Gao Zhendong drew a schematic diagram on paper. It looked like a pile of missile packaging boxes, embedded upright on the deck.

"Is this... a vertical ammunition depot?" Mr. Pu was a little puzzled. This was not that radical. It was something that should have been done anyway.

Unexpectedly, Gao Zhendong shook his head: "No, this is a launch tube!"

That’s right, this is the big job that Gao Zhendong really wants to do!
——Vertical launch system.

This thing sounds advanced, but the biggest trouble lies in the materials and design. Under the current conditions, it can actually be met, especially after Gao Zhendong flapped his little wings vigorously.

But this thing scared the Haizhuang Bureau and President Pu so much that they jumped up!

Oh shit oh shit oh shit, when Mr. Gao gets radical, he is really radical to no end.

"No, Mr. Gao, this thing just stood on the deck and fired?"

"Yes, that's right. This way, there are no mechanical moving parts, and it has a 360-degree firing range. There is no need to worry about whether there are any obstructions on the sides. At the same time, the launcher, storage and transportation box are integrated, so the maintenance workload is small. There is no reloading time, the reaction speed is fast, the firepower interval is small, and the continuity is good..."

Every time Gao Zhendong said something, the comrades' mood would be lifted. Every word he said was right, and every benefit was so prominent, clear, and urgently needed...

The comrades from the Haizhuang Bureau surrendered immediately and turned to look at General Pu: "General Pu, I think..."

President Pu shook his head fiercely, as if trying to free himself from the huge temptation: "I don't want your opinion! I want my opinion! This thing is ridiculously difficult!"

Gao Zhendong did not refute or provide any evidence, but added quietly: "Besides the inability to launch short-range self-defense missiles, it is well designed to launch a variety of missiles... air defense, anti-submarine, anti-ship, land attack..."

Although more than half of these missiles are not available, it does not prevent Gao Zhendong from making big promises. However, the short-range self-defense missile has too high directivity requirements, so this one is not suitable.

Devil... stop talking! In Mr. Pu's mind, there was a fight between the fairy and the devil.

Fairy: Calm down, the technique is too difficult!
Little Ghost: Nonsense, there are too many benefits...

Fairy: I can’t figure it out.

Little Ghost: How do you know if you don’t try?

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(End of this chapter)