bookrandom Chapter 481: A test launch caused a wave
Chapter 481: A test launch caused a wave
More than an hour later, the warship arrived at the designated sea area.
In the distant sea, a rusty old cargo ship (target ship) being towed by a tugboat has been put into position.
"Report, target ship distance, 18000 yards (about 16500 meters)!" The fire control officer in the bridge reported loudly through the megaphone.
"Target confirmed, the 'Claw' system has locked on." The voice of the fire control radar operator came clearly.
Zhang Chi looked at his watch. If Ye Jiashi hadn't cheated, the response speed of this fire control system would be quite sensitive.
It is at least ten times faster than traditional optical ranging and mechanical firing directors.
"Turret A, target ship, prepare for test firing."
Zhang Chi raised the telescope and the lens was firmly locked on the small gray outline in the distance.
The atmosphere on the bridge instantly became solemn and focused.
"Fire!"
boom--! !
A deafening cannon shot suddenly exploded.
Zhang Chi only felt a strong wind blowing towards him.
The triple 152mm main turret at the bow violently spewed out hot flames and thick smoke.
The huge recoil caused the 10,000-ton cruiser to tremble slightly.
Three heavy shells tore through the air, whistling sharply, cutting through the sky and rushing towards the target ship in the distance.
Zhang Chi's telescope closely tracked the trajectory of the shell. A dozen seconds or so seemed infinitely longer.
In the field of view of the telescope, three huge explosions mixed with black smoke and white water columns suddenly exploded around the small target ship.
One of the water columns suddenly rose into the air near the bow of the target ship.
The huge splash even briefly obscured part of the target ship's hull.
"Hit, suspected near miss, water column covers the bow of the target ship."
An excited voice came from the lookout.
"First start?! 18000 yards?!"
Zhang Chi put down the telescope, his face full of surprise.
Even though he already knew the excellent capabilities of the all-electric fire control, he was still a little surprised.
You Hongxuan had a proud smile on his face:
"You see, this is the power of the Claw. Although this was a near miss, being able to achieve such a close effect on the first shot, at such a long range, is far superior to any optical fire control system."
"Moreover, according to our previous intensive target practice and actual combat summary reports, the 6-inch (152mm) main gun guided by the 'Claw' has a first-shot hit/near miss rate of up to 30% against destroyer-sized targets at a distance of 15000-20000 yards in static-to-static situations.
The hit rate within three salvos can be increased to over 75%. At night or in bad weather, it is still possible to quickly lock onto the enemy, calculate the fire control data, and open fire.
And the hit rate will not drop by more than 15%.
More importantly, it greatly improves the effective firing rate and deterrent power of our naval guns.
Because fire control is solved extremely quickly and is not affected by visibility, we can fire earlier and deliver fire more intensively, covering the enemy before they can react!"
Captain Ye Jiashi also stepped onto the platform at this time:
"Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, we used to rely on optical rangefinders. At such a long distance, the first shot was basically a guess, and it took several rounds of calibration to get the feel of the range.
Now with the 'Claws,' we can inflict immense psychological pressure and even substantial damage on the enemy in the first round, which has already changed the rules of naval warfare."
Zhang Chi listened to the report and looked at the water column gradually dissipating around the target ship in the distance, and felt relieved.
If the 152mm main gun has this level, then the 76mm main gun and 40mm Bofors used by the frigate have a faster rate of fire. Within the engagement distance of less than 8km, combined with electronic fire control, it is likely that they can achieve a "locking" effect and chase the enemy ships to wash the decks.
This "Claw" system really lived up to expectations.
Zhang Chi faced the sea and smiled slightly.
The Nanyang Navy has quietly taken the lead in the world in the field of electronic fire control.
The subsequent bombardment was more of a magnificent performance by the Jingyuan with full firepower than an exercise.
Following Ye Jiashi's order, the five triple-mounted 152mm main turrets roared one after another.
The earth-shaking sound of artillery fire continued, like thunder exploding between the sea and the sky.
The huge recoil even caused the 10,000-ton ship to move slightly sideways on the sea, and the muzzle storm stirred up gusts of wind.
The shells rained down like raindrops, hitting the target ship, which was already riddled with holes, accurately and densely.
Boom boom boom boom——! ! !
In the telescope's view, the poor old freighter looked like it was being hammered repeatedly by an invisible hammer.
Huge fireballs continued to rise, and steel structures were torn, twisted, and thrown away.
Thick smoke billowed, covering half of the sea surface.
Soon, the target ship broke into two pieces and sank quickly into the blue sea with an unwilling groan, leaving only churning oil and floating debris.
The sound of artillery gradually subsided.
The guests who had just temporarily taken refuge in the observation corridor protected by heavy portholes on both sides of the superstructure to avoid the deafening sound of artillery and possible flying debris now flocked back to the rear of the main deck.
The view here is wide, which allows you to avoid the muzzle storm zone of the main turret while clearly seeing the artillery effect.
Suddenly, the deck erupted in deafening applause, cheers and whistles.
The atmosphere was as warm as a festival.
The layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.
The indigenous leaders and representatives of the Saka, Acehnese and other ethnic groups were all stunned and their faces turned pale.
Where have they ever seen such a destructive force of steel?
The freighter, which looked like a small mountain in their eyes, was smashed to pieces in just a few minutes.
The terrifying firepower displayed by the "giant ship" of the People's Army was like a sledgehammer hitting their hearts, and its deterrent effect was no less than that of the previous white colonists.
Any little thoughts that might have lingered in their minds before have now vanished into thin air, leaving only deep awe and fear.
Several quick-witted leaders secretly glanced at the young commander on the bridge who was wearing a neat military uniform and looked calm, and then looked down at their own colorful but slightly "primitive" traditional costumes.
Thinking back to the time when Zhang Chi only shook hands with those who were not wearing traditional aboriginal clothing on the boat, he immediately made up his mind.
The first thing I did when I got back was to find a tailor in the city to make me the most fashionable suit or Mao suit, and then hire a few private Chinese teachers.
Integrate! You must integrate as soon as possible!
The Chinese guests were genuinely excited and proud, and felt a complete sense of security.
They clapped their hands vigorously, not caring even if their palms turned red.
Looking at the sunken target ship, it seemed as if they saw the end of the colonists and invaders who once rode on their heads and acted arrogantly.
The stronger the Anmin Army is, the more confident these Chinese people will be.
Zhang Chi is their most solid support!
As for the foreign guests, they all had different thoughts.
Harold, holding a glass of champagne and wearing a professional smile on his face, applauded with the crowd, but there was a calm scrutiny in the depths of his eyes.
He was of course curious about the origin of this Brooklyn-class ship, but as a veteran politician and representative of capitalists, he was more concerned about interests.
One's own interests, the interests of one's family and the group one belongs to, and finally the interests of the country.
A cruiser? No big deal.
The "big things" that he really cared about were the expected surge in the value of Texas New World Oil Company bonds purchased by his family after the South China Sea oil exploration rights were implemented, and the huge amount of funds deposited in Citibank that could be rewarded with generous returns from the South China Sea economic boom.
The stronger the Anmin Army is and the more stable Nanyang is, the fatter his wallet will be.
He even felt that the more accurate the cannon shot, the better, as it would be just the right amount to intimidate those restless natives and the John guy next to him.