The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 442 Submarine Test
"What's so strange about this? Didn't Consultant Li just say that the phased array radar he developed would be more powerful than that of Big Brother Emperor M?" said an expert.

A professor also said: "That's right, do you doubt Consultant Li?"

"How is that possible!" the professor who asked the question first retorted quickly.

Questioning Li Mu?

It's still an unfounded doubt. There's no way he could do such a thing.

He continued:

"I'm just guessing, it's just a guess!"

"You said, since there is a passive phased array radar."

"So is it possible that there is also an active phased array radar?"

After he finished speaking.

Everyone was stunned at first, and their immediate reaction was that it was impossible.

Peng Shilu and Jiang Nanying, who had already walked out of the door, turned back and shook their heads when they heard this. They said, "If there is such a technology, why didn't Consultant Li bring it up at the same time?"

"Is there a possibility that we just can't do it? In fact, Consultant Li already has an idea, but he thinks it can't be made now, so he didn't mention it." The skeptical professor continued.

This silenced Peng Shilu and Jiang Nanying.

The two looked at each other, and it seemed that this was not impossible.

And if you think about it carefully, when Li Mu talked about passive phased array radar, he also said "easy to distinguish".

And what is the difference?
Isn’t it this active phased array radar!

"Since Consultant Li thinks it cannot be produced, then we don't need to think too much about it. Let's develop the passive phased array radar first." Peng Shilu pondered for a moment, then said.

But as soon as he finished speaking, the skeptical professor said:

"Director, and professors, don't you want to know what an active phased array radar is?"

"And I believe that active phased array radar must be more powerful than passive phased array radar."

"If we can master this technology, we might be able to push our country's radar development level to the top in the world!"

After he finished speaking.

All the experts and professors looked at Peng Shilu.

The words "world's best" were something they had never dared to think about before.

However, the success of the new pulse Doppler radar gave them this confidence.

"You guys! Well, I can only go and ask. If Consultant Li says no, then don't mention this matter anymore." Peng Shilu looked at everyone and shook his head helplessly.

As he said that, he took Jiang Nanying out of the laboratory, ready to catch up and ask her.

But no matter how well he pretends.

Jiang Nanying, who had worked with him for many years, could still see through his thoughts. After coming out, she whispered, "Director, you are also very tempted, right?"

Hearing this, Peng Shilu turned his head to look at the laboratory behind him. Seeing that no one was following him quietly, he smiled softly:

"Of course, there is something better, who wouldn't want it."

"But since Consultant Li didn't say anything, it means he has his own considerations."

"In terms of research, we all have to follow his lead unconditionally. If I go alone, he won't be controlled by everyone and make decisions that are not in line with the actual situation."

He is very familiar with these people in the institute.

If everyone rushed there at once, they would definitely demand to directly research active phased array radar regardless of the consequences.

As for difficulties or something.

They were never afraid at all.

"Director, you are very thoughtful. Fortunately, you are here, otherwise we would have made mistakes." Jiang Nanying smiled and gave a thumbs up.

He was just thinking about convincing everyone and didn't think so much.

Even if Peng Shilu had not expressed his opinion.

Everyone wants to follow and agree with everyone.

After all, what exactly is an active phased array radar? It is really curious.

Peng Shilu looked at him, turned around and continued to go downstairs to chase Li Mu without saying anything else.

But I secretly thought:

"If I were 10 years younger, they wouldn't have gotten their turn. I'm afraid I would have already expressed my determination to Advisor Li and signed a military order!"

……

Peng Shilu and Jiang Nanying quickly caught up with Li Mu who was about to get in the car and leave.

After the two of them expressed their doubts and shared everyone's thoughts.

So I waited quietly for his answer.

After all, the decision on whether or not to conduct research and how to conduct research lies entirely in Li Mu's hands.

As long as he doesn't nod.

No matter how enthusiastic everyone is, it will be useless.

After listening to the two people's story, Li Mu originally planned to deny it directly.

But on second thought, I felt that it seemed unnecessary.

He pondered for a moment, then said:
"Whether there is or not, it doesn't really matter."

“What matters is what we can come up with now.”

"For now, I think passive phased array radar is more than adequate for our needs."

This is a polite refusal.

But Peng Shilu and Jiang Nanying were not disappointed at all.

Instead, I became even more excited.

Although Li Mu did not say it explicitly, he had actually given them the answer.

Active phased array radar, it’s real.

"I understand, Consultant Li, don't worry, our institute will definitely develop the passive phased array radar as soon as possible. By the way, I will have to scold them later for not wanting to have their cake and eat it too." Peng Shilu grinned.

When to research active phased array radar does not actually depend on Li Mu, but on them.

He still understands this truth.

Li Mu nodded slightly, got into the car and prepared to leave.

At this moment, Jiang Nanxiang on the side hesitated for a long time, and finally couldn't help but asked:
"Advisor Li, how does this active phased array radar compare to the passive phased array radar? Can you tell us about it? I promise not to tell anyone else."

He could imagine the power of passive phased array radar.

But what exactly an active phased array radar looks like is something we may not even be able to imagine in our dreams.

"Nanying." Peng Shilu called out Jiang Nanying's name.

But his eyes involuntarily turned to Li Mu, and it was obvious that he was extremely curious.

Seeing that both of them were so curious.

Li Mu thought about it and explained:
"In fact, it is just a greater improvement in detection distance, multi-target tracking capability, anti-interference ability and detection accuracy."

"Take the detection range for example. Theoretically, the maximum range of passive phased array radar can only reach 400 kilometers."

"For active phased array radar, the lowest number is also this."

As he spoke, he stretched out his right hand and raised three fingers.

Seeing this, Peng Shilu and Jiang Nanying looked at his fingers and swallowed hard.

how many?
Obviously it can't be 300 kilometers.

After all, passive phased array radars all have 400, so there is no reason why they would be reduced after upgrading.

But this answer is a little too shocking.

The detection range reaches 3000 kilometers, which is close to the level of the advanced military radars of the M Empire and Big Brother.

And it’s the lowest.

Based on their understanding of Li Mu.

The upper limit of this retention is very likely to reach 4000 kilometers!

……

Looking at the two people who were shocked.

Li Mu smiled, said goodbye to them, and left in a car.

Peng Shilu and Jiang Nanying rushed back to the laboratory and told the news to the experts and professors who were still waiting.

As expected, everyone was shocked by the detection distance of 3000 kilometers.

But this answer made them all calm down.

If the detection distance is only 1000 kilometers or 2000 kilometers, they might still try it.

After all, nothing is difficult in the world.

But the number is 3000 kilometers.

The technological gap is probably beyond their imagination.

Instead of wasting time on this.

It would be better to solve the problem of passive phased array radar first.

As for the active phased array radar, as long as Li Mu is there, they believe that it will be made one day.

……

Two days later.

All research matters in Kyoto have finally been arranged.

After finishing all this, Li Mu also embarked on the test journey of the 033A submarine with confidence.

On the special train.

Li Mu looked at the scenery along the way, relieving his fatigue from working at his desk for the whole morning.

The place he was going to this time was the Bohai Bay Shipyard in Bincheng, San Province.

Because it is a special train, there is no need to stop along the way.

It is estimated that the train will arrive at the station in about 5 hours.

This isn't the fastest route, though.

If you take a ship, it will be faster to go directly through the Bay.

It's just that outside the Persian Gulf, some foreign ships or submarines appear from time to time.

Considering the safety issue, we finally gave up this option.

"Our coastal defense is still not strong enough!" Li Mu couldn't help but sigh.

There is no doubt that Xia State's military strength is not weak.

But it is also an indisputable fact that our weapons and equipment are backward.

Especially in the marine field, they have basically no say.

Sometimes, our territorial waters are even invaded by Emperor M and Big Brother.

"Building an aircraft carrier now... forget it, there's no point thinking about something impossible." Li Mu shook his head and threw the idea out of his mind.

It’s a bit of a daydream to want to build an aircraft carrier when we haven’t even developed an atomic submarine.

"But if we can't build the rear part, it should still be possible to build a few frigates." Li Mu opened the chat page and began to check the information.

Compared with destroyers and cruisers, frigates are smaller in size and have more limited firepower systems.

But it plays a very important role in near-shore defense and low-intensity combat.

If they had a powerful frigate, they could at least ensure the safety of their offshore areas.

In addition, the soon-to-be-developed atomic-powered submarines will be enough to prevent foreign fleets that now come to show off their might from time to time from daring to invade easily.

"Type 26 frigate..." Li Mu's attention was first attracted by Daying's newest frigate.

As the opponent's latest main frigate, it has a displacement of 8000 tons, is equipped with a 72-unit vertical launch system, and can also carry two EH101 large anti-submarine helicopters.

The firepower configuration of the entire ship is very powerful.

"But no matter how powerful it is, it really cannot be built if it cannot be built." Li Mu quickly put it behind his mind and turned his attention to the Type 22 frigate and the Type 23 frigate.

The Type 22 frigate is a large ocean-going multi-purpose frigate that was the main equipment of the Chinese Navy in the s and s.

With a full load displacement of 4800 tons, it is comparable to the Type 42 destroyer of the same period, also known as the "Broadsword" class frigate.

The performance in all aspects is definitely quite advanced nowadays, and it is more than enough to protect the territorial waters of Xia State.

"6800w pounds, why don't you go and grab it!" Li Mu saw the end, suddenly discovered the price, and almost exclaimed.

Although this is the cost of the Type 22 after the size has been greatly increased and a large number of advanced equipment has been installed.

But it's still a bit too outrageous.

If he had so much money, he might as well go all in on an aircraft carrier.

"Forget it, let's take it step by step. First, solve the problem of atomic submarines and arm them to the teeth." Li Mu looked at the cost of the Type 23 frigate again and decisively gave up the plan.

Xia Country certainly cannot afford tens of millions of pounds now.

If he had fought for the research, Hu Xuhua's "09" project would not have been almost cancelled, but would have been directly cancelled.

"Big Mushroom should have good news next year. It doesn't seem too early to start preparing for the development of ballistic D missiles now." Li Mu quickly found the target.

Ballistic missiles and atomic submarines are an important component of the Big Mushroom strike trinity, and together with strategic bombers and land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, they constitute the country's Big Mushroom deterrent force.

It will certainly take time to produce strategic bombers and land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles.

However, it is not impossible to use ballistic D-bomb nuclear submarines.

At least, they have the foundation for this research.

"Trident-II D bomb, developed by Emperor M in 94, should be able to copy it." Li Mu quickly found the relevant information.

This D-bullet has a higher progression and range, and can carry multiple large mushroom warheads.

Of course, the cost is also incredibly high, costing 1700 pounds per piece.

Converted into the current Xia country currency, it would be around 10 or 20 million, or even more.

"But don't worry about the price. The Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier of the M Empire is even more expensive!" Li Mu's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a subtle expression.

The Ballistic D bullet is indeed expensive.

But the value is indeed worth it.

With its powerful force, it is enough to destroy any target unit at sea.

Take the Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier that entered service in 61 as an example. Its construction cost was as much as US$4 million.

Ten or twenty million for 4 million dollars, no matter how you calculate it, they can't lose money.

……

5 hours later.

Bincheng, train station platform.

As the special train slowly drove in.

Inside the train station, which had long been under martial law, a group of leaders in Zhongshan suits quickly stood up from their seats.

Bincheng's county chief Jiang Zhe straightened his clothes, took the lead, and led a group of leaders to greet them.

They walked quickly to the exit and stopped.

The carriage door was slowly opened.

Under the gaze of the crowd, a young man walked out.

see him.

Jiang Zhe was shocked, and hurried forward, shook his hand tightly, and said with a smile:

"Haha, Consultant Li, I didn't expect that we would meet again so soon after we last met in Fengtian!"

"What does this mean? It means we are destined to be together!"

"You must stay for a few more days this time so that I can entertain you well!"

His attitude was nothing short of enthusiastic.

After all, when he was in Fengtian, a large group of county governors were vying to get in touch with Li Mu, but they couldn't get him no matter how hard they tried.

And it is also difficult to rob them in Bincheng.

Without people and money, it is basically impossible to develop software engineering.

So Jiang Zhe’s thoughts at the beginning were not as many as others.

He thought it would be great if he could invite Li Mu over for an academic visit.

But unfortunately, there was no chance in the end.

Fortunately, other counties did not succeed either, which made him feel much better.

Unexpectedly, only about a month later, the situation took a turn for the better and he showed up at my door.

"Leader Jiang, you are so polite that you came to greet me in person." Li Mu smiled and shook hands with the other party.

As for whether Jiang Zhe had other purposes, he was not worried.

After all, although the industrial base in Bincheng is barely acceptable, other aspects are far from satisfactory.

There are not many talented people in Fengtian.

Not to mention here.

I want to set up a software engineering R&D center, but I don’t have the foundation at all.

Jiang Zhe obviously understood this as well.

However, this did not affect his enthusiasm for Li Mu at all. He said:
"This is all as it should be. Besides, it's embarrassing for me to come alone."

"If your trip wasn't top secret, I'd guess people from other counties and courts would come as well."

“That scene must be much bigger and more grand.

As he spoke, a hint of secret joy flashed in his eyes.

If those people knew that Li Mu came to Bincheng, they would be jealous to death.

"That's not necessary." Li Mu shook his head, not making any comment, and then said, "Let's not delay any further, Leader Jiang, I'll go to the shipyard now."

He had no intention of being polite for too long.

I spent nearly a day in the car reading ship research materials.

Now he can't wait to visit the shipyard and learn about the current submarine research technology.

"No problem, I'll take you there right away. By the way, this is Ding Xiuxun, the director of the Bohai Shipyard, and Professor Huang Weilu." Jiang Zhe said immediately upon seeing this.

Following his introduction.

Two people walked out from the crowd behind him.

The factory director, Ding Xiuxun, is about fifty years old, wearing a blue Zhongshan suit, with a square face and full of righteousness.

Huang Weilu is dressed like an associate professor, wearing square glasses and has a gentle and elegant temperament.

"Hello, Director Ding, hello, Professor Huang." Li Mu walked forward and shook hands with both of them.

He also saw Hu Xuhua among the crowd.

However, the other party's position was a little too far back, so he couldn't go forward to say hello.

"Hello, Consultant Li. How about we give you a welcome first, then have a night's rest and go to the shipyard tomorrow?" After shaking hands with Huang Weilu, Ding Xiuxun glanced at Jiang Zhe and said.

Before Li Mu came.

The latter told them to find a way to keep them in Bincheng for a longer period of time.

Hearing this, Li Mu said:

"No need, it's only been a short while, I'm not tired at all."

"And I also have something I would like to consult with the researchers at your factory."

"If it is feasible, it may even make a small contribution to the development of our country's submarine industry."

After he finished speaking.

Ding Xiuxun and Huang Weilu's eyes both lit up.

The two looked at each other, instantly forgetting what they had promised Jiang Zhe, and asked curiously:

"Do you also study submarines?"

"It's not really research, it's just that there is a material technology that can be used on submarines. Of course, it's only in theory and needs to be verified through experiments." Li Mu said.

He didn't intend to say right away that he wanted to study ballistic D bullets.

Even if you want to do it, you have to do it step by step.

After listening to this, Ding Xiuxun and Huang Weilu's eyes brightened.

They glanced at Jiang Zhe, and the meaning in their eyes was self-evident: "If you don't speak up, we will have to say sorry."

"Since Consultant Li is busy with research, it won't be too late to talk about the reception after you're done." Jiang Zhe said helplessly.

There was no way out. Two of his teammates were the first to defect, and he couldn't forcibly drag them to the county government building.

That's not winning over, but offending.

"Thank you for your understanding!" Ding Xiuxun and Huang Weilu were overjoyed and immediately pulled Li Mu aside to discuss the matter without caring about the occasion.

5 minute later.

A long convoy of cars slowly drove out of the train station which was hung with ribbons.

Leading the way were three military vehicles, each with a platoon of soldiers on board, all armed with live ammunition and maintaining the highest level of vigilance.

Any little disturbance.

They would quickly jump off the car and protect the convoy following behind.

At the end of the convoy, there were three similar military vehicles.

In addition, martial law was imposed early on within the surrounding 5-kilometer area to ensure foolproof security.

……

In the car.

Ding Xiuxun and Huang Weilu "forcibly" occupied the seat of Jiang Zhe, who was originally planning to ride in the same car with Li Mu, and squeezed him to the front passenger seat.

Immediately, the two of them could not wait to ask about Li Mu, saying:

"Advisor Li, please tell us what exactly you plan to study?"

"Actually, it is a material that absorbs sonar sound waves. I thought it might be possible to use it on submarines." Li Mu said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Ding Xiuxun and Huang Weilu were shocked.

Materials that absorb sonar sound waves are not uncommon.

However, not even Emperor M and Big Brother have ever tried to apply it to submarines.

Huang Weilu hesitated for a moment and said:
"Advisor Li, do you mean to use materials that absorb sonar waves to build the submarine's hull?"

He also studied in the field of submarines for many years.

He also presided over the design and manufacture of Type 033 submarines.

However, the method of using materials that absorb sonar sound waves to build submarine hulls has never been considered.

After all, submarines cannot only consider "stealth", but also strength, diving depth and other issues.

"No, not the hull." Li Mu explained.

Hearing this, Huang Weilu breathed a sigh of relief.

If it is paint, at least there is no need to change the original material structure of the submarine.

He thought for a while and said:

"Are you talking about the 'Aliberich' synthetic rubber bionic material used by Germany during World War II?"

"Not exactly. What I want to talk about are two things, one is called sound-absorbing tile, and the other is paint." Li Mu nodded slightly and explained.

"Aliberich" synthetic rubber bionic material and sound-absorbing tile are actually the same material.

But there are big differences in the structure, performance and even design of the materials.

Anechoic tiles can not only absorb sound energy, but also effectively reduce the noise and vibration of the submarine, significantly improving the stealth of the submarine.

Compared with the former, it is far ahead.

"Can you tell us something more specific?" Huang Weilu's eyes suddenly lit up and he asked hurriedly.

You know, they can't even make the "Aliberich" synthetic rubber bionic material now.

If there can be a stronger one, the improvement to the submarine will definitely be visible to the naked eye.

Ding Xiuxun and Jiang Zhe on the side couldn't help but look over.

They would definitely not doubt Li Mu's abilities.

So all we are thinking about is how to keep this research project going.

(End of this chapter)