Chapter 644 Anti-air, anti-ship, anti-ground radar

The warship arrived near the battleship in about 40 minutes, which meant that the radar's measurement error was already very small, only an error of one or two hundred meters at most.

Such radar is already very important to the navy, land and air forces, and can significantly change the existing combat methods and greatly improve the military's combat capabilities.

Even if the radar range is only about 24 kilometers, it still cannot cover up the role of existing radars.

Of course, it would be better if the range of the radar is farther. The farther the range that can be measured, the greater the change in the combat effectiveness of the army.

Although I am already very excited, this radar test will still continue. After all, the purpose of this test is to measure the actual range and effectiveness of the radar, but it can only be said to be halfway done.

In order to test the performance of the radar, the navy dispatched more than ten warships this time, sailing towards the battleship at different locations and at different speeds.

More than ten minutes passed, and Tesla's assistant once again delivered good news: "Two warships are heading here at different speeds."

Tesla and his assistant quickly calculated and finally concluded that the two warships were located 18 nautical miles north and 24 nautical miles south, approaching at speeds of 15 knots and 21 knots respectively.

Asking his assistant to note down the calculated distance and speed, Tesla began to monitor other warships.

The test lasted for more than three hours, and was finally completed before dark, and returned to the Royal Dockyard smoothly.

The results of the test can be seen from the excitement in the eyes of several generals. Whether it was Navy Commander-in-Chief Andrew or Defense Secretary Thomas, they looked at Tesla with excitement, like a seductive girl.

If Arthur hadn't been there, these guys would have surrounded Tesla and started a new round of looting for the radar.

You know, although the relationship between the navy, land and air forces in Australasia is not that bad, the competition for military expenditures is an unavoidable topic every year.

The Ministry of National Defense has three commands: the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. The competition for military expenditures every year is a hot topic.

At present, the navy accounts for the lion's share. Last year's military expenditure ratio was about 35% for the navy, 33% for the army, and only about 25% for the air force.

As for the remaining approximately 7%, it is naturally used for daily maintenance of the Ministry of National Defense and the General Staff.

This amount of money is actually quite large. Last year’s military expenditure was close to AU$50 million, and a 4% ratio would be a full AU$350,000.

No wonder the final test results of the radar made these guys excited. Even Arthur had long understood the role of radar and was a little surprised when he saw the final data of the radar test.

The final test results of the R1 radar show that the effective monitoring distance is about 35 kilometers, and the furthest monitoring distance is 50 kilometers; all 15 warships participating in the test appeared on the radar display, and they stayed on the display stably most of the time since their appearance. On the screen, there is no time to lose.

More importantly, the distance and speed errors of these warships monitored by radar are not large. Calculated based on speed, the errors are all within 500 meters.

What does such test data represent? At least within 35 kilometers, the radar can detect traces of the enemy and even calculate the enemy's distance, traveling speed and direction based on this, so that one's own side can prepare in advance.

However, it is too difficult for all existing radars to be equipped in the army, army and air force. At least they must undergo certain improvements before they can be equipped in the army and air force.

It can be seen from the size of the existing radar that this is not something that current aircraft can be equipped with.

If you want to equip an aircraft with a radar, you must either weaken the frequency of the transmitting device to reduce the size of the radar, or you can only improve it. In short, the radar must be small.

How to improve the radar and enable it to be properly equipped with the navy, land and air forces is an important factor in whether the radar can be used on a large scale and improve the combat effectiveness of the Australasian army.

Looking at the impatient generals, Arthur turned his gaze to Tesla and asked a more critical question: "Tesla, when will the current radar be able to equip all three armed forces?"

Tesla replied unhurriedly: "Your Majesty, the radar you are seeing now is specially prepared by the research center to detect large warships.

Such radar can detect farther, but the disadvantage is that it is larger. It is obviously impossible to equip the army and air force. At least the size of the radar must be reduced to less than half before it can be equipped on aircraft. "

Arthur nodded, not surprised by Tesla's answer.

Like missiles, radars are actually designed to target ships, air and ground. Radar is used in the three armies of the sea, land and air force, and the distances and objects that need to be detected are also different.

Different purposes naturally require different improvements to the radar. It is simply impossible for one radar to be applied to three different services.

But there are already effective radars. It is not difficult to improve on this basis and develop air and ground radars respectively.

This is equivalent to having the missile body, and then developing anti-ship missiles and anti-air missiles becomes easier.

Tesla's answer seemed to pour cold water on several generals. Except for Navy Commander-in-Chief Andrew, who is still excited, several other guys, including Defense Secretary Thomas, are no longer so excited.

"Mr. Tesla, when will a radar that can be used on aircraft be developed?" the Air Force Commander asked slightly disappointedly.

Seeing that such advanced radar technology cannot be equipped on aircraft is the most uncomfortable thing for the Air Force commander.

More importantly, the Navy is obviously able to equip the current radar, which means that the importance of the Navy will also increase. The budget received by the Navy next year may be higher, and the gap with the Army and Air Force will become wider and wider. .

"Not sure yet, Your Majesty General." Tesla shook his head helplessly and said, "In fact, equipping the aircraft is the most difficult thing. Even if I try my best to improve it, I can't guarantee that it will be completed in a short time."

This is actually a question that you know the answer to before you ask it. The Air Force Commander nodded to express his understanding.

Arthur smiled and said: "Now do you understand the function of radar? Refusing to provide warships to test radar without seeing the function of radar with your own eyes. Isn't this equivalent to pushing out such excellent technology as radar?

I hope that through this incident, you can understand that only continuous changes in science and technology can make us stronger.

I don’t want to see anything like this in the next radar test. You must fully cooperate with any radar test. "

In fact, there is no need for Arthur to say that these generals will do the same, because at this moment they are the ones who most want to equip their army with radar.

Because it was already evening, it was too late to return to St. Arthur's Castle, and Arthur could only live in Sydney Palace, a palace he had left only a few months ago.

Early the next morning, Arthur went to the radar research center again. On the one hand, it is to reward Tesla, his assistants and all personnel in the radar R\u0026D center, and on the other hand, it is to discuss with Tesla the next improvement direction of the radar, including some areas of research and development.

Because of the importance of radar, the rewards received by these scientific researchers in the Radar R\u0026D Center are relatively high.

Deserved merit is indispensable. In addition, rewards ranging from 200 to 1,000 Australian dollars are distributed according to merit, as well as various materials and even land rewards.

Tesla, who made the greatest contribution to radar research and development, not only received a large amount of land and funds, but also made further contributions and was not far away from the Viscount.

There is no marquess in the Australasian nobility hierarchy. The five levels of nobility, knight, baron, viscount, earl and duke, make up the Australasian nobility system.

Of course, Arthur's king is naturally the highest level in the aristocratic system, and he is also the person who controls the power of life and death.

The power and status of the Australasian nobility all come from Arthur. Under this new aristocratic system, the nobility has no power to resist the monarch.

However, the monarch will not take the initiative to deprive the nobles of their titles or even endanger their lives. After all, to put it bluntly, the interests of the monarch and the nobles are basically the same, and the nobles are also the monarch's biggest supporters.

Although the lowest award is only 200 Australian dollars, 200 Australian dollars is equivalent to the income of ordinary people for more than three years, which is still attractive to the lowest scientific researchers.

What's more, rewards are basically given based on their contribution to radar research and development. Those who have made merit will naturally receive more rewards. For example, Tesla's assistant received a reward of up to 3,000 Australian dollars.

Anyone with no merit can receive a reward of 200 Australian dollars, which actually proves Arthur's kindness and generosity.

In addition to financial rewards that are distributed on-site by check, other rewards including land and materials are registered first and then the researchers go to the government to redeem them themselves.

However, they don't have to worry about the government cheating. The aristocratic system and the system of meritorious knighthood are the most inviolable systems in Australasia. No one will risk losing their head to embezzle their rewards.

After the rewards are distributed, the next most important thing is to discuss the direction of radar research and development.

After entering the conference room with Tesla and listening to Tesla's plans for radar improvement, Arthur smiled and asked: "Baron Tesla, have you ever thought about using radar to detect rockets?"

"Rocket?" Tesla was stunned.

Tesla was naturally aware of Australasia's Tester rocket, and he even participated in the development of the Tester rocket.

But the idea of ​​using radar to detect rockets is a bit alarming. Isn’t it the same as using the naked eye to detect bullets? Who can do it?

You know, while the rocket attacks from a long distance, its speed is also very fast.

Australasia's current first-generation Test rocket has a maximum flight distance of 75.3 kilometers, which is far greater than the existing detection range of the R1 radar.

More importantly, the maximum flight altitude of the Tester rocket has reached 11.2 kilometers. If you want the current R1 radar to detect the Tester rocket, let’s not say whether it can be detected. Even if it can be detected, I’m afraid the rocket will soon be Will fly to the destination.

In this way, there is no effect without detection. After all, it is impossible to deal with enemy rockets, or missiles modified from rockets.

"This is just an idea, Baron Tesla." Arthur explained with a smile: "Of course, the current rocket is only the first generation product, which means that the idea of ​​using radar to detect the rocket will become more difficult.

But we have to admit that the rockets of various countries are not without any progress. Judging from the progress of Europe's rocket research and development, it is very likely that they will catch up with us and develop such things as rockets within ten years.

We must prepare for this in advance and strive to use radar to detect the flight trajectory of the rocket to guard against the threat to us from enemy missiles.

Of course, I also said, this is just an idea. Even if it can be achieved, it will definitely not be achieved in a short time.

I have great expectations for this, but the current focus of the R\u0026D center is still on equipping the three armed forces with radar, as well as on deploying large radars on the coast. "

Arthur only proposed a research and development direction for radar, allowing Tesla to conduct scientific research on missiles in advance.

But in fact, it is impossible for European countries to catch up with Australasia's progress in rockets and missiles without more than ten or twenty years of effort.

Even the current simplest Test-1 rocket will probably not be developed even by the United Kingdom or the United Kingdom in less than 3 to 5 years.

Arthur's layout started 20 years ago is not ineffective. A considerable part of rocket and aviation talents have been gathered in Australasia, and the rest are scattered in European and American countries. This has weakened Europe and the United States' interest in rocket research and development. ability.

Even if rockets and missiles are exposed in the future, and European countries and the United States react and start developing missiles, they are destined to be unable to keep up with Australasia.

Unless there is a country that can gather as much rocketry and aerodynamics talent as Australasia, who can?

On the premise that Australasia has already gathered a considerable number of talents, wouldn't it be equivalent to hollowing out the rocket and aviation talent reserves of other countries if we want to gather a talent scale similar to that of Australasia?

Such an action would be virtually impossible because other countries would react quickly. Even if they don't know the purpose of these rocket and aviation talents being tapped, they will try their best to protect these talents and avoid the harm caused to them by the talents flowing abroad.

The reason why Australasia was able to win over these talents before other countries responded was firstly because of the influence of the Victoria Award on the scientific research community, and secondly because the rocket and aviation majors at that time were not well-known and their influence was not that great at all. .

You know, before practical military aircraft were developed, Arthur was already deploying talents in rocketry and aviation.

Who would react to such an advance layout? Unless you are as open-minded as Arthur, the choice of airships and airplanes alone is enough to disturb the vision of most countries.

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