Chapter 742: The First Time of the Terminal-sensitive Bullet

In fact, our project arrangements are very rational and restrained, closely integrated with our actual situation, with very thoughtful considerations on sequence and technology inheritance, and one project often undertakes more than one task.

In Gao Zhendong's previous life, although the satellite issue had been planned and discussed as early as 58, we were very scientific and rational and did not rush to start it blindly. Instead, we made the formal decision to start it one year after Miss Qiu got married. The official development began after the success of the War Drum III missile with a range of 1 kilometers. Using the first and second stages of the War Drum III as the basis, we developed the Zhengtu I carrier rocket, officially starting the journey of my country's space industry.

The success of Zhengtu-1 has in turn fed back into the development of subsequent models of the Zhangu series of missiles.

This involves both the inheritance and development of technology, as well as the arrangement of funds and resources.

But in this world, things are different, but the context is similar. It also happens after Miss Qiu gets married and after the success of the liquid missile. Although the range of this liquid missile is only 1700 kilometers, many of the technologies are already new technologies.

For example, the most typical one is fuel. The 1700-kilometer missile used the famous toxic fuel.

Many of our early models of the Zhengtu series of rockets use this type of fuel.

The leaders of the Defense Work Committee were very interested in the chief engineer's proposal.

"Well, you have a point. Now that both bombs have been successful, we can consider allocating certain personnel, equipment, funds, and resources to this matter."

The Commission Chief Engineer smiled and said, “And the first step of this matter has actually already begun.”

The leader was surprised: "Huh? Is this true? How come I didn't know about it?"

He was well aware that the committee had not yet arranged any funding or formal plans for the "one-star" issue.

Can you start by bypassing him? He really doesn't believe it.

The chief engineer reminded him: "Have you forgotten? At a meeting not long ago, Gao Zhendong mentioned that we should demonstrate one or two types of liquid rocket engines to be used as the power for all future liquid ballistic missiles and launch vehicles, and everyone agreed. This matter has already started. The liquid rocket engine has been demonstrated and is being developed."

The leader then remembered that there was such a thing. Although it has only served ballistic missiles so far, the need for use with launch vehicles has been taken into consideration during the demonstration.

"Oh, yes, yes, that's right." After his reminder, the leader immediately remembered it.

"Well, you can find well-known colleagues in the industry and ask for their opinions on this matter. Their opinions are very important in this matter. If necessary, ask them to write a report."

In terms of grasping the general direction, Gao Zhendong, who is good at solving specific technical problems, is still inferior to his predecessors who returned to China after going through untold hardships and who have been working hard in this direction for a long time.

"Okay, I'll do it right away."
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On Tuesday, Gao Zhendong came to Beijing University of Technology as usual. Today was the day he had classes.

Now, in addition to the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, many people in Beijing University of Technology know him and greet him. However, there is a comrade who greeted him today who is quite special. This person came to invite him to watch the experiment.

The person who came was Professor Luo, who was waiting for Gao Zhendong at the door of his office.

"Professor Gao, do you have no class this afternoon?"

Gao Zhendong's classes are all in the morning, and the afternoon is usually reserved for solving teaching problems and he has no classes.

"No, is there something?" Gao Zhendong asked excitedly. Professor Luo, just looking at his expression you can tell that there must be something good.

"That's great. The terminal-guided munition will be officially tested this afternoon. You must come and see it." Professor Luo stated his purpose. As the initiator and backbone of the terminal-guided munition, Gao Zhendong may not be there at ordinary times, but he must come for the official test.

Gao Zhendong nodded excitedly: "Okay, don't worry, I will definitely be there."

He was even more excited about this than Professor Luo. As long as this thing was formed, it could be said that as long as we had a certain number of high-quality tanks, a large number of 5DLs, and this thing, we could rest assured even if there were more armored waves in the north.

After all, this thing was developed by the Oceanic Treaty countries under the threat of the Russian steel torrent, not for anything else, just for this one thing.

At 1:30 in the afternoon, Gao Zhendong arrived at the shooting range as scheduled. Professor Luo and his students were already waiting there.

Also here is Engineer Lu from the Missile Research Institute. He is in charge of the detection system for terminal-sensitive missiles and will definitely be here today.

Similarly, there are comrades working on parachutes, who also come from the Institute of Guidance and Research.

In addition to them, there are comrades from the Army Equipment Bureau. They have also been looking forward to this thing for a long time. This thing is so flexible in tactics and its targeting of armored forces is really too strong.

Therefore, the comrades of the Land Equipment Bureau were even divided into two groups, one for the artillery and the other for the armored forces. One group was responsible for fighting, and the other was responsible for being beaten...

In fact, this thing can be used for much more than just artillery. Seeing Gao Zhendong coming, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Now that he is here, it is almost time to start.

However, today's test is not conducted at the shooting range of Beijing University of Technology. This shooting range is a bit small and cannot meet the needs of all tests.

Professor Luo called everyone together, got in the car, and went to the training ground of the Beijing Suburban Garrison, where they could display their skills more freely.

Hey, if you had told me earlier, I would have just taken a car here. Gao Zhendong brought his own car and also brought two comrades from other units with him.

When we arrived at the site, another group of students and staff had already made preparations.

Since it is a formal test, the test environment conditions must be exactly the same as the official ones. Professor Luo's test design was very thorough and he did not use a sprinkler to replace the artillery. Otherwise, some items could not be tested.

Used for launching terminal-sensitive munitions are several 120mm mortars, which were copied from the old Russian PM-1955 43 mortars in 120.

This is almost the limit of what can accommodate 110mm terminal-sensitive shells, except for the weird 114mm gun brought by John Bull due to the unit system. This is the minimum caliber that meets the requirements.

Although the G-value of mortar fire is not as good as that of howitzers and other barreled artillery, it is still not bad compared to rocket launchers. Being able to withstand the acceleration of mortars means that it can at least be used in rocket launchers.

Professor Luo had considered getting two 122mm cannons for fun, but testing that thing was much more troublesome than testing a mortar.

The mortar can fire at a large elevation angle with a reduced charge, and the range can be very short, which is extremely beneficial for testing. Basically, the launch point and the target area can be on the same site. The 122 howitzer is more difficult in this regard.

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At the same time, using mortars can basically test the entire process of terminal-sensitive projectiles from launching to scattering, deploying, searching, and attacking. The test results also have good guiding significance for other methods including barreled artillery.

Gao Zhendong looked at the mortar-guided bomb with great interest. It looked similar to an ordinary mortar shell, except that ordinary mortar shells were shaped like a date pit. However, the shape of this shell had a longer cylindrical part in the middle, because the mortar-guided bomb was a slightly longer cylinder.

Professor Luo introduced to Gao Zhendong: "Each mortar shell contains a terminal-sensitive bomb. If two are installed, the aerodynamic shape will be severely damaged, the weight will be large, and the range will be seriously reduced. The 122 can be designed to carry two."

This was something he regretted greatly; the experiment was not exciting enough.

In the target area two or three kilometers ahead, several vehicles of different types were scattered there. There were the Russians' meritorious tanks from the S2 period, the American military trucks that were nearly scrapped, and the Japanese's bean tanks. Well, these things were treated as armored vehicles here, not tanks.

The vehicle has been started and a faint sound can be heard from a distance. At this time, the engine noise problem has been taken into consideration, but not much.

Not to mention this time, the engine noise of John Bull's 21st century infantry fighting vehicle can drive their soldiers crazy. Of course, it is also possible that their soldiers are looking for excuses to evade military service. John Bull has a lot of tricks from the government to the army to individuals.

Professor Luo was in high spirits and picked up the radio microphone.

"Attention all teams, conduct one final check and then evacuate to a safe area."

Reports from various test teams came over the radio. This was a long-range weapon, so naturally the personnel were scattered everywhere like pepper.

The test personnel received the reports from each team and checked them carefully on the form. Finally, they looked up and said to Professor Luo, "Deputy Chief Engineer Luo, all the instruments and equipment are normal. All teams have evacuated to a safe area."

"Prepare for launch." Professor Luo gave the order.

"One shot ready!" the mortar platoon commander shouted, and according to the plan, he tried one shot first.

A 120mm mortar shooter grabbed a shell and placed it at the muzzle.

Professor Luo nodded to the commander of the mortar platoon.

The commander shouted, "Fire!"

The mortar shooter loosened his hand and the shell slid down, making a "ding-bang" sound, and the shell flew out.

Although the distance was very close, the mortar had a high trajectory and still flew in the air for a short while. Everyone was looking at the sky intently.

Not long after, a crisp "pop" sound was heard in the air, and a little white smoke rose in the air hundreds of meters above the ground. A black and white flower appeared in everyone's field of vision, spinning and falling. Those who had telescopes immediately raised them and looked up into the sky.

"The parachute opening height is normal!"

Unlike anti-ship missiles, the terminal-sensitive missile has an extremely compact structure. It is impossible to install a telemetry data transmission device when it is equipped with a formal warhead, but comrades have plenty of ways.

(End of this chapter)