Rebirth 99 to become a car giant

Various news about the official arrival of astronauts in the Chang'e space station have always been very popular in China.

Although the cooperation negotiations between the European Space Agency and Daystar Technology have not been announced to the public, well-informed people can naturally know some of the situation.

Obviously, NASA Administrator Griffin is one of the well-informed people.

Faced with the rise of Daystar Technology, various actions in the United States have also accelerated significantly.

First, Boeing officially signed a purchase order for 20 CH-47s with Tianzhu, allowing Tianzhu to have rapid equipment and personnel transportation capabilities close to China.

Immediately afterwards, several military industrial companies such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin signed orders for the sale of a batch of missiles and radars with Japan and Taipei.

These actions are obviously disgusting.

China is naturally very dissatisfied with this.

"Mr. Cao, the higher-ups are very angry about this matter about the United States. We hope that we can further exert our efforts in air defense missiles and other aspects to put greater pressure on the United States and other parties."

Qian Junfeng flew to Yangcheng in person to discuss relevant response plans with Cao Yang.

There are relatively rich sources of information in aerospace technology, and we know that this time the U.S. arms sales are driven by companies such as Boeing.

The reason why Boeing companies will be so active in promoting this arms sale this time is that the rise of Venus Technology has raised the entire military industry strength of China to a higher level.

This is certainly not a situation the United States wants to see.

"The air defense missile system is indeed very important. After all, our missiles must be able to hit others, and they must also be strong enough to defend against other people's missile attacks."

Cao Yang didn't expect that Qian Junfeng would discuss the anti-aircraft missile project with him.

This is definitely a core military project.

In the past, China was walking on two legs in terms of air defense missiles. On the one hand, it introduced S-300 and other air defense missiles from Polar Bear, and on the other hand, it developed related technologies on its own.

But so far, there is still a certain gap between the overall strength and the world's advanced level.

At present, in addition to the Polar Bear S series air defense missiles, the most famous are the American Patriot 3 and THAAD air defense missiles.

In this regard, it is really no problem for Aerospace Science and Technology to cooperate with itself.

China's anti-aircraft missiles actually follow the path of Polar Bear. All technical solutions are close to Polar Bear, and they are even developed directly to imitate other people's S-300.

It's just that although it's imitating, the actual result is still somewhat different from the original.

This can be considered a rather regrettable thing.

If you want to surpass the anti-aircraft missile technology of polar bears and the United States, it will really take some time to rely solely on aerospace technology.

It's different here at Daystar. Cao Yang can definitely bring out the technology of Polar Bear's S-500 anti-aircraft missile.

S-300, S-400, S-500, this is originally a series of products, each version is more advanced than the last.

Polar Bear also just completed the first test launch of the S-500 two months ago, and it is expected that it will take several years to pass the acceptance of the relevant departments.

The final mass production of equipment is expected to be in 2020 or even later.

If Daystar Technology comes out now, it can complete mass production preparations before the Polar Bear is installed.

This is not to worry about being accused of plagiarism by Daystar Technology, but to improve China's air defense capabilities as quickly as possible.

After all, this kind of missile, whether it is Polar Bear or Huaxia, is highly confidential and will not be exported to the outside world.

So if you have the ability to plagiarize, then you are really capable.

Even if Polar Bear gets some information, there is no way to prove that the other party has really copied his technology.

Anyway, your S-500 was developed on the basis of the S-400, and the Polar Bear itself only officially started to install S-400 air defense missiles in 2007.

In this case, if China can jump directly to the level of S-500 on the basis of S-300, then it will really be its own capability.

"Yes, so we urgently need to improve our level in this area."

"I'm not afraid of your jokes. We have been imitating the S-300 for many years, but the results are not particularly ideal."

"In this case, it is urgent to improve the level of anti-aircraft missiles as soon as possible."

Qian Junfeng was no longer afraid of embarrassment at this time.

After all, if he couldn't complete the task, he might not be able to keep the position under his butt.

What's the point of losing face at this time?

"Do you have any ideas or requirements for the newly developed air defense missile system?"

After feeling confident, Cao Yang naturally knew how to communicate with Qian Junfeng.

There is absolutely no harm in letting Aerospace Technology experience the speed and technical strength of Venus Technology.

This year the project will be established, next year it will be launched and tested, and the year after that it will be equipped.

At this speed, Cao Yang felt that no one would believe it if he proposed it now.

"I had a preliminary discussion within the group. If we want to develop a new type of anti-aircraft missile, it would be best to move closer to the Polar Bear S-400."

"In this way, all aspects of use and maintenance will be at a similar level to the existing S-300, and it can be put into use as quickly as possible."

Qian Junfeng had obviously considered this aspect, so he quickly responded.

"Specifically, there are the following requirements."

“The first is to adopt an open system architecture with a highly modular design to enable subsequent performance upgrades.”

"The second is that it is multi-functional and can be integrated with traditional air defense system technology."

"Third, it can be used for air defense in strategic areas as well as mobile force air defense."

"The fourth is that it can be integrated into ships, and the fifth is that it is compatible with existing S-300 missiles."

"Sixth is high operability and mobile deployment capabilities."

"The seventh is to have high lethality and anti-interference capabilities."

"These are basically the ideas that Polar Bear put forward when developing the S-400 air defense missile, and I think they are completely suitable for us."

China's rocket and missile technology mainly comes from polar bears.

Especially in terms of anti-aircraft missiles, it is even more obvious.

The United States and Europe will never transfer this technology to China.

Therefore, it is obviously more appropriate for Qian Junfeng to develop China's next-generation air defense missile system based on Polar Bear's development ideas.

Of course, Qian Junfeng is not sure what Daystar Technology can do with this product.

Anyway, I can't do it myself, at least not in the short term.

If you want to get results quickly, you have to rely on Daystar Technology.

Qian Junfeng has already seen this clearly.

"Missiles, missile launch vehicles, radars, and the three most critical subsystems of air defense missile systems are all what Venus Technology is good at."

"We can take on this mission."

Cao Yang didn't go around in circles with Qian Junfeng and directly stated that he would take on the task.

However, he also raised a question and said: "I heard that the relevant departments are negotiating with Polar Bear to purchase S-400 anti-aircraft missiles. This anti-aircraft missile should be regarded as the most advanced type of polar bear's current equipment."

"I guess the final sales price won't be cheap, right?"

In his previous life, China purchased S-400 anti-aircraft missiles from Polar Bear, but Cao Yang couldn't remember the specific information.

But he believed that Qian Junfeng must know.

Sure enough, Qian Junfeng's expression couldn't help but change when he heard what Cao Yang said.

However, considering Cao Yang's special status in China and his close cooperation with relevant departments, it is not an exaggeration to know such information that is still confidential.

"Yes, we have been negotiating for a long time, and it is estimated that delivery will officially start next year."

"It is expected that we will purchase 6 sets of S-400 air defense missile systems, and the price of each set is expected to reach about 3 billion yuan."

Since Cao Yang already knew some relevant content, Qian Junfeng had no need to hide anything.

After all, Venus Technology is now required to develop products similar to the S-400 air defense missile system, and it must let the other party understand the relevant domestic situation.

Otherwise, it will probably be very difficult for the products developed by then to meet the seven requirements I just put forward.

"Our land area is so large. What's the use of only buying 6 sets of S-400? The price is so expensive?"

Cao Yang couldn't help but ask a question that many people would have questions about.

3 billion yuan for an air defense missile system is really not cheap.

If you buy 6 sets, it will cost almost 20 billion yuan.

Sure enough, the arms business is more profitable. The sales prices of some of Venus Technology's products in the past seemed to be too benevolent.

"Mr. Cao, an S-400 is not as simple as a launch vehicle. Its composition and power are beyond everyone's imagination."

Although Qian Junfeng felt that Cao Yang's question seemed a bit amateurish, he explained it seriously.

"A complete S-400 air defense missile system includes a 36H6 illumination guidance radar, a 76H6 low-altitude search radar, and 12 5P855 missile launch vehicles."

"Each launch vehicle will be equipped with 4 missiles, and a battalion is equipped with 48 missiles. If double supply bombs are added, there will be a total of 96 missiles."

"And a set of S-400 can fire up to 48 missiles at a time. The impact and interception effect on air targets is very impressive."

"Under such circumstances, it is not surprising that the price of a set reaches 3 billion yuan."

When Qian Junfeng said this, Cao Yang immediately understood that he must have gone astray just now.

"And we purchased 6 sets of S400 systems not only for defense, but also for modification and upgrade based on them."

"Because so far there is still a certain gap between us and the world's top level in the field of air defense missiles."

"If we can use the power of polar bears, we will definitely make a breakthrough in this area."

"For example, the Hongqi-9 air defense missile system currently developed is an upgrade and transformation based on the Polar Bear S-300 air defense missile system. This time, six sets of S400 were introduced. The original idea was to develop the Hongqi-10 missile system based on it. "

"It's just that we currently feel that there is no way to develop a Hongqi-10 missile system with the same performance as the S-400 in a short period of time, so I thought of handing this task to Venus Technology."

If you want Venustech to work, you must make the situation clear.

Otherwise, hiding it will definitely not be good for the development of this project.

Qian Junfeng saw this very clearly.

"I understand. I guess Polar Bear also knows our purpose, so the price of each set is very high."

"If it's a one-time business, it's normal to be a little higher."

Cao Yang just thought that the price of 3 billion yuan per set was still very expensive, even if it included more things.

Venustech also produces missiles, cars and radars. Cao Yang still has an idea of ​​how much a system costs.

It can be said that Polar Bear will earn at least 2 billion yuan from the price of 3 billion yuan per set.

If the same product is handed over to Venustech in the future, the profit will be higher.

Of course, it is impossible for the relevant departments of China to purchase air defense missiles from Venustech on a large scale at such a high price.

"Yes, there is actually a certain amount of technology transfer fees in it."

"It's just that some things have not been fully pointed out by everyone. Polar Bear also thinks that we can't imitate it so quickly. Who knows if they can continue to sell us several batches of S-400 in the future."

Qian Junfeng further added his understanding.

It can be said that both parties have their own thoughts on this purchase of S-400.

Although cooperation is cooperation, there are many small thoughts.

It depends on who has a higher level in the end and can promote things according to their own ideas.

To a certain extent, this is also a common thing, which is a different kind of bet.

Why did Polar Bear feel relieved to sell high-end equipment to Tianzhu later, but was very entangled when selling it to China?

One of the important reasons is that China's imitation ability is too strong.

An advanced product is sold to Tianzhu, and it continues to wait to make a lot of money.

But if it is sold to China, it is likely to be a one-time business.

After Cao Yang and Qian Junfeng agreed to undertake the task of the new air defense missile, without any delay, a meeting with a high level of confidentiality was held within the company.

Aerospace Science and Technology also shared some information about China's current air defense missiles.

After all, much of the information about the new air defense missiles must be backward compatible.

In fact, this is not a problem for Cao Yang at all.

Because the S-500 air defense missile he is going to develop was originally developed on the basis of the S-400.

All the compatible things are compatible.

Cao Yang is even going to make further improvements in electronic components and high-end carbon fiber materials.

Although the weapons of the polar bear are also very advanced, they are still a little worse in terms of electronic equipment and high-end carbon fiber materials.

If Venus Technology can upgrade the original S-500 air defense missile system of the polar bear, then the performance of the final product will be one of the best in the world.

The Patriot 3 of the United States is no match at all.

Even the Standard 6 air defense missile and THAAD are not opponents.

This is still of great significance to China.

At that time, whether it is deployed on the southeast coast, around the Bohai Sea, or on the islands and reefs in the South China Sea, it will have extraordinary significance.

For Venusstar Technology, China has a demand for at least 100 sets of air defense missiles. Even if it is not sold for 3 billion yuan per set, but only for 1 billion yuan per set, it is still a business of 100 billion yuan.

And air defense missiles are consumables.

This business is worth doing well.

It is not impossible to make a low-end version for export and earn foreign exchange in the future.

"Although the air defense missile system is challenging for us, basically as long as we combine some of our existing technical capabilities, we can hope to achieve a breakthrough product."

"The key is whether the reaction speed and accuracy of the products we develop can meet the requirements."

"This is a very critical thing."

Cao Yang is now calling everyone to a meeting, naturally to brainstorm and think of all the problems.

It's impossible for Cao Yang to just throw out a set of drawings and arrange for the factory to start production, right?

"Whether the missile strike accuracy is accurate depends on three major factors."

When discussing professional technical issues, Zhao Siyu naturally had to stand up and say a few words.

Although he mainly studies rockets, many things about rockets and missiles are similar.

So Zhao Siyu is very happy to let Venustech develop air defense missiles.

"The first is whether the geodetic coordinate system itself is accurate. Only an accurate global geodetic coordinate system can provide the missile with the most accurate displacement and angle difference."

"The second is to see whether the missile's original launch position and the final coordinates of the target are accurate. If there are problems with the target coordinates, it will definitely be difficult to hit accurately."

"The third is to see whether the gyroscope installed on the missile is sophisticated. These three are indispensable."

After listening to Zhao Siyu's explanation, Cao Yang said: "We have the Starlink satellite system, which has its own unique advantages in coordinate positioning."

"However, in terms of gyroscopes, we used to produce micro missiles, and the requirements in this regard are relatively not that high."

"Making high-precision gyroscopes should be the next key task."

Even if I plan to speed up the development of the air defense missile system, I need to make Venusstar Technology have the ability to produce key parts.

Otherwise, if the parts do not meet the requirements of the design drawings, the final effect will be greatly reduced.

"When launching a missile, the missile must be voltaged first. The purpose of voltage addition is to allow the core equipment of the missile to self-check first, just like the computer needs to self-check quickly when it is turned on."

"The second is to let the internal gyroscope rotate at high speed and reach a certain rated high speed. Only then will the missile have the initial prerequisite for launch."

"When the gyroscope of the air defense missile rotates, the missile knows its basic position in the motion space. No matter how the target maneuvers to evade, the position in the sphere is only an angle difference from the missile itself. The missile returns this angle difference to zero through its own flight and guidance."

"If the accuracy of the gyroscope does not meet the requirements, the final impact is still quite large."

Zhao Siyu further emphasized the importance of the missile gyroscope.

What is a gyroscope?

It is a special instrument designed and manufactured using the principle of gyroscope.

Many people used gyroscopes as toys when they were young, such as gyroscopes that were whipped and spun on the ground.

There are also small gyroscopes that can be twisted with fingers.

There is a traditional skill called diabolo, and the so-called diabolo can also be regarded as a special gyroscope.

No matter which kind of gyroscope everyone is familiar with, it is far from the level of a gyroscope.

Because the rotation speed of a toy gyroscope is only a few weeks to a dozen cycles per second, while the gyroscope used as a gyroscope has an extremely fast rotation speed, which can reach hundreds or even thousands of cycles per second.

In addition to the high-speed rotating gyroscope core, the gyroscope also has a complex peripheral support and signal input and output system.

Therefore, most gyroscopes are relatively complex and precise.

The essence of a gyroscope is to use the momentum of a high-speed rotating body to sense the angular motion of the shell relative to the inertial space around one or two axes orthogonal to the rotation axis.

The specific role of the missile is a bit complicated to talk about, but it is important to know it anyway.

Even many countries can handle missile engines, but cannot handle high-precision gyroscopes.

"I will personally lead the team to develop this gyroscope, and mobilize some technical experts from the group to study it. We will definitely produce qualified products this year."

Zhao Siyu constantly emphasized the importance of gyroscopes, and was somewhat lacking in confidence.

Cao Yang naturally understood this, so he immediately took on this task.

If this thing is done, it should be useful for intercontinental ballistic missiles in the future.

"There is no problem for Venus Technology to develop the two key things, missiles and radars, but the missile launcher needs help from Nanshan Automobile Group."

Things that you can't handle should be raised as soon as possible.

Don't wait until halfway to say that you need this help or that help.

Zhao Siyu is also very clear about this.

Missile launchers are not simple.

Whether it is a launcher used on ordinary air defense missiles or a launcher used on intercontinental ballistic missiles, there are special requirements in it.

In particular, some intercontinental ballistic missile launchers use 16x16 or 14x12 launchers.

They are more than 25 meters long, weigh more than 50 tons, carry more than 80 tons, and have a maximum speed of more than 50 kilometers per hour.

They can maneuver at high speed on high-grade roads, at low speed on low-grade roads, and on roadless terrain. Their off-road capabilities and load-bearing capacity are not comparable to the trucks that ordinary people see.

Of course, the cost of this kind of launcher is also very high, in tens of millions.

The key is that you may not be able to buy it even if you have money.

"That's no problem. I will arrange for Xingchen Automobile to select a group of technicians to develop special vehicles such as missile launchers."

In terms of automobile technology, Nanshan Automobile Group is definitely the first in China.

In addition, when it really encounters difficulties, Cao Yang can still go down in person.

So Cao Yang is really not worried that Nanshan Automobile Group will not be able to handle it.