Chapter 1041: There are golden hair hanging here, silver hair hanging here, iron hair hanging here... (Two more chapters to come in the evening)

Regardless of whether he surrendered or not, the comrades in the Naval Equipment Bureau had already raised their hands and surrendered.

"Mr. Pu, this matter must be carried out. Don't feel pressured. We allow you to make mistakes and delay. Even if the first two items cannot be completed, you can use inclined launch first, but we must do it. You just need to start the relevant procedures and preliminary work, and we will fully cooperate and support you!" The comrades from the Naval Equipment Bureau did not want to discuss this time. There was no room for negotiation on this matter.

At the same time, we also relieved all the pressure on Mr. Pu and his team. We must do it! We are willing to wait, and we will take the responsibility if there are any problems. It doesn’t matter if we can’t do it at the beginning!
They still know what's good. If Gao Zhendong hadn't brought up this matter, the comrades would never have thought of it. After all, this thing is really a bit unorthodox.

But after they heard what Gao Zhendong said, they couldn't stop feeling itchy in their hearts.

It can be said that even if they have not yet realized the importance of vertical launch systems in air defense, the benefits listed by Gao Zhendong are enough to make them excited.

It turns out that Chief Engineer Gao's radicalism is justified and is not just for the sake of being radical.

A big enough risk will inevitably bring big enough benefits.

In fact, Mr. Pu himself couldn't help himself a long time ago. It's easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it's hard to go from luxury to frugality. After seeing the wonderful scenery, how could he be willing to return to ordinary life?

The statement made by the comrades from the Haizhuang Bureau became the reason for him to convince himself. Party A is willing to pay and increase the work volume, so Party B is a fool if he doesn't do it!

But he still kept a last bit of clarity: "Okay, since the comrades in the army are so determined, then our shipbuilding institute will not let us down no matter what. Chief Engineer Gao, since you can consider this launch method, I think you have considered its technical route and key issues, right? We will continue to support you now."

If he hadn't considered it, Chief Engineer Gao would never have rashly proposed such a thing. I believe that Chief Engineer Gao is not the kind of person who would dig a hole and not fill it.

As he expected, Gao Zhendong nodded.

I told you so! Mr. Pu was so happy that his teeth were exposed.

The comrades from the Haizhuang Bureau were even happier. Facts had proved that as long as Comrade Gao Zhendong had thoroughly thought through his ideas and technical routes, they would rarely fail. It was only a matter of time.

We can afford to wait, even if we have to first launch two missiles at an angle it is not unacceptable.

Anyway, the inclined launch device was originally intended for the four 6607 destroyers.

At this moment, he remembered the idea of ​​"small steps and fast progress" that Gao Zhendong had proposed at the last meeting. Chief Engineer Gao was indeed well thought out and had an idea in mind long ago.

However, what Gao Zhendong first talked about was not the vertical launch device, but the inclined launch device.

"Whether the vertical launch system is approved or not, my suggestion is that the tilted launch system should be developed. This is not only related to the 6607 ship, but it can also be used with low-cost or low-tech ships."

Low cost? Low tech?
"Chief Engineer Gao, I think these ships are unnecessary, right?" The comrades in the navy don't want these things.

Gao Zhendong laughed and said, "That's not necessarily true. If I were to buy the whole set I just mentioned, including the helicopter and all, do you think it would be expensive?"

The comrades from the Naval Equipment Bureau were stunned for a moment. This thing sounded expensive, but...

"Chief Engineer Gao, you know, as long as the product is good enough, we can find a way." Gao Zhendong knew that he was still willing to invest in this aspect. The first-generation destroyer he knew in his previous life was a bit backward when it was born, but the navy still built nearly 20 of them.

He nodded: "Yes, I know, but it is always good to have low-cost supplementary means. Some things can be done without but cannot be without. Besides, if we need to sell or provide external support, will there be a demand for low-cost and low-tech ships at this time?"

The comrades in the army scratched their heads and said, "Yes, yes, yes, look at me, I forgot about this." Could it be that the newest and best ships were used for export or support? I guess everyone in the navy would disagree.

Gao Zhendong added: "The low technology here is only low-tech compared to what we use, but it is still very advanced in the international context. It will not have any impact on our image."

"Yes, yes, Chief Engineer Gao is right. By the way, what you just said about your considerations on the vertical launch system..." The comrades from the Naval Equipment Bureau and Gao Zhendong were talking about this and that, but Chief Pu on the side was very anxious. The good stuff was right in front of them, but they couldn't get it. Anyone would be anxious.

"Hahaha, yes, yes, Chief Engineer Gao, tell me this, tell me this!" The comrades from the Haizhuang Bureau also reacted and realized that this was the real business.

Gao Zhendong nodded: "Okay, there are three considerations regarding the vertical launch system..."

Mr. Pu was writing down the details in his notebook while feeling numb.

Is this ever going to end? I really can’t digest eating too much.

Although he was complaining, the excitement in his heart reached its peak. "Boss Gao, there are actually three types? Hehe~~~" He even laughed a little embarrassedly.

Gao Zhendong nodded: "Well, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. I guess what you are most worried about is the gunpowder gas problem, right?"

It turned out to be well thought out and comprehensive, and he was able to grasp the areas that I was most worried about at once.

"Yes, high-temperature gunpowder gas is difficult to handle and can easily cause safety problems for other ready-to-fire ammunition. This is what I am most worried about." Mr. Pu nodded.

At this time, the comrades of the Naval Equipment Bureau also slowly calmed down from their excitement and thought, "Shit, this is indeed a big problem. If it goes wrong, their own ship will be set on fire first. This is equivalent to setting fire in the ammunition depot. It's exciting just to think about it."

But he also knew that Gao Zhendong never fought a battle without confidence, and he was just curious about how he was going to do it.

Gao Zhendong did not disappoint everyone: "So, this leads to the first option. If we are afraid that the gunpowder will burn during the launch, then we will not ignite it in the launch tube, we will use cold launch!"

"Cold launch?"

"Yes, we use a small-charge, highly safe gas generator to push the missile out of the launch device. When the missile flies to a certain height, it will ignite! Compared with igniting directly in the launch tube, this method is much safer and there is no need to find a way to deal with the gas discharge problem. The disadvantage is that the launch process and the launch device are more complicated."

Cold launch or gas generator is better. Compressed gas is not a good choice. Not to mention whether it is convenient to store such high-pressure compressed gas, this high-pressure container alone is a time bomb.

President Pu slapped his head and said, "Hey! This is a great idea! Why didn't I think of it?"

This is indeed a good solution to the problem of high-temperature gas, and overall it does not have very high technical difficulty.

At the same time, the amount of charge is small, so the safety of the gas generator can be said to be very high.

What's the brain of Chief Engineer Gao? The ideas he comes up with are very practical, but the threshold is not so high that it is unacceptable. He is very down-to-earth.

However, the comrades from the Naval Equipment Bureau were a little worried: "If this happens, the main engine of the missile will fail to ignite and the ship will be smashed."

Gao Zhendong didn't say anything, but President Pu was no pushover. He said without even thinking: "This is easy. Tilt the launcher slightly outward. This will not affect the various advantages of vertical launch. At the same time, it can ensure that even if the ignition fails, the missile will only fall into the sea nearby and will not fall back onto the ship."

The comrades from the Haizhuang Bureau applauded. General Pu’s idea was exactly the same as General Gao’s ideas, simple but practical.

What makes them even happier is that with just a few simple ideas, this vertical launch system has been made! The research prospects of this cold vertical launch system are extremely optimistic, so what's the problem with a little complexity?
"Okay, okay, I want this, I want this." Even he couldn't wait.

Mr. Pu glanced at him, with a look in his eyes that said, "Look at what you've accomplished." There were two other words: "Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Chief Engineer Gao, this is one type, but what about the other two types?"

I was so anxious, so anxious that the comrades from the Haizhuang Bureau also reacted: "Oh, yes, yes, Chief Engineer Gao, please continue."

Gao Zhendong smiled and said, "You may have guessed the second method, which is hot launch, igniting directly in the launch tube. The difficulty lies in the design of materials and gas exhaust system. In fact, it is mainly materials. Once the ignition section of the launch tube and the thermal reinforcement of the launch system exhaust system are completed, this thing can actually be done. Fortunately, we have high-temperature resistant materials, and the performance is at the international leading level. If we work hard on the lining and other aspects, it is not impossible to make it. When necessary, we can even add some cooling medium spraying to the gas guide part of the exhaust system."

Mr. Pu now feels that all the important things have been done by Mr. Gao!

He has already made clear all the necessary technical means, and all that remains is for him to figure out how to implement the details.

It seems that hot launch is possible. The risk is greater than cold launch, but it does seem possible.

At this time, General Pu and his comrades from the Haizhuang Bureau were in a happy dilemma. Which one should they choose?
In principle, cold and hot launch have their own advantages and disadvantages, and to some extent, are suitable for different types of ammunition.

Especially for the comrades in the Naval Equipment Bureau, that feeling of "I want it all" came back again.

Gao Zhendong added: "In fact, there is a cheaper way to do thermal launch, but this method is more suitable for modification. It is a bit awkward to do this with a serious vertical launch."

President Pu didn't care whether it was shabby or not: "As long as it's available, I want it. President Gao, you know that in addition to new designs, modification tasks are also very common."

It is estimated that the modification of 6607 will not be used this time, but in our shipbuilding field, there must be more than one ship to be modified, so let’s learn it first.

(End of this chapter)