Chapter 795 Missile Test

Not counting the new idea of ​​the pigeon missile, the missile itself is actually the latest third-generation missile.

Compared with the second generation, the third generation missile has become more formalized. There are currently two main missile series.

The first is the pigeon missile series developed by Hermann. The real serial number of this missile is Hermann-Pigeons, which translates simply as Hermann Pigeon missile.

This missile is an improved integrated ground- and ship-borne version. It can be launched in two ways: ground-launched and launched from a warship. It is equivalent to a combination of surface-to-surface missiles and surface-to-ship missiles.

The previous ground missiles were considered a version that combined sea, land and air. However, ground missiles were still relatively crude in attacking air targets and their hit rate was not high, so they were rejected by Herman.

Another missile series is Hermann's improved Test-3 missile.

There are two types of third-generation Test missiles, namely air-to-air missiles and air-to-ground missiles.

Air-to-air missiles are weapons specifically used to attack enemy flying objects, while air-to-ground missiles are used by bombers for strategic bombing of targets.

In Arthur's plan, when the development of nuclear weapons is completed in the future, they will also be able to be mounted on different missiles.

Only in this way can we maintain the greatest strategic deterrence capability and ensure that Australasia's vast land and territorial waters can be fully protected.

Because of the arrival of Arthur and many senior military officials. This missile test was also very well prepared.

The comprehensive version of the Pigeon missile will be tested, and the third-generation Test missile will also be tested to actually verify the comprehensive combat capabilities of Australasia's third-generation missile.

It's the same reason as the previous tanks. With a high probability, the third-generation missile should be the last generation of missiles studied by Australasia before the outbreak of World War II.

Whether a fourth-generation missile can be developed during the war is a question, and it will have to go through a relatively long testing and manufacturing phase. It will definitely be in the middle and late stages of the war before it can be put into the battlefield.

This also means that the comprehensive combat capabilities of third-generation missiles are very important if you want to gain advantages in the early and middle stages of the war.

This so-called pigeon missile is also an important guarantee for Australasia to solve its troubles in the Pacific.

After all, the island army is still very annoying. If we can't gain an advantage in the navy, we really have to fight an army war of attrition with the islanders. Even if we can win, we will definitely suffer heavy losses.

Speaking of which, one of the reasons why Arthur attaches great importance to pigeon missiles is because of the deterrent effect of pigeon missiles on warships in history.

Why do Americans pay so much attention to the shape of pigeon missiles? Because pigeon missiles can indeed hit warships swimming in the ocean with a high hit rate, this is also one of the ways for the United States to gain advantage in the Pacific.

Unfortunately, the reason why the pigeon missile failed in the end was not only that three pigeons squatting in the missile looked unreliable, but also because some holy women launched a march against the government's cruel behavior.

When the U.S. government resumed the research and development of pigeon missiles after World War II, it was discovered that the performance of pigeons was beyond everyone's imagination. Within a few years, the electronic guidance system had made extraordinary progress, and pigeon missiles naturally also It ended in vain.

In this era, the so-called electronic manufacturing system is still in its infancy or even in its infancy. Arthur is still looking forward to what kind of role the pigeon missile can play.

After a slight preparation period, the missile testing officially began.

First to be tested was an air-to-air version of the Tester missile. In order to ensure better test data, this test scenario has also been carefully designed.

The bombed target was a specially manufactured model that was about the same size as a normal aircraft.

This model will be transported to a high altitude and then dropped straight from the high altitude.

Because of its relatively heavy weight, it can be dropped from the air very quickly. After ensuring that the transport aircraft leaves a certain range, the aircraft equipped with missiles will launch an attack, successfully hit the aircraft model within a limited number of missiles, and calculate the number of missiles that finally hit.

In order to more effectively calculate the number of missile hits, the interior of the missile has also been modified so that it will not explode.

After all, this is just a test, not really blowing up the aircraft model. According to the current aircraft architecture of various countries, as long as the missile can hit the aircraft, the best outcome for the enemy aircraft is to crash.

Under the close attention of Arthur and a group of military leaders, this simple test officially began.

The entire test took less than half an hour, but the final test results were quite gratifying.

The test was conducted three times, with a total of 150 missiles launched. Among them, the number of missiles that effectively hit has reached 88, which is more than half. The data is still very good.

Moreover, among the missiles that did not hit, many missed the aircraft model. Considering the uncertainties in actual combat, this data is indeed good.

The second type of missile tested was still the air-to-ground version carried by the aircraft.

The air-to-ground version of the missile uses Hermann's pigeon missile technology. Arthur is still looking forward to the test of the air-to-ground missile.

There are three targets for the air-to-ground missile test, which are large, medium and small areas.

Through targets with different areas, the real effective hit rate of the missile can also be actually judged.

After a total of 120 missiles were bombed, the data of air-to-ground missiles was actually quite good.

Three targets with different areas were each bombed with 40 missiles, so the specific hit rates were naturally different.

Among them, the missiles hit 25 of the largest and easiest-to-identify targets, and the effective hit rate exceeded 60%, which was better than expected.

The actual situation of the smallest and most difficult to identify target is much better than that of the previous generation of missiles.

Under the control of three pigeons, 40 missiles hit a total of 14, with an effective hit rate of 35%, which is already an excellent figure among the previous generation missiles.

As for the target with a medium area, the test data is also relatively medium. 20 of the 40 missiles hit, and the hit rate was just over half.

From the testing of air-to-ground missiles, everyone has already understood that pigeon missiles can effectively improve the missile hit rate.

This kind of hit rate will be better reflected on the battlefield in the future. Although each missile wastes three pigeons, the cultivation of pigeons is easier than the manufacture of missiles.

Moreover, the cost of a pigeon is relatively low, which is much better than wasting a missile. If the hit rate of missiles can be effectively improved at the cost of three pigeons, I believe all countries will do this deal.

However, this also strengthened Arthur's determination not to sell missile technology in the short term. After all, if the technology of missiles is done well, the deterrence effect will be indeed powerful.

Before the electronic guidance system was completely developed, pigeon missiles should be relatively excellent in guidance technology.

Arthur did not want this technology to be used in Australasia, causing huge casualties to the Australasian army and people.

Because air-to-ground missiles need to be mounted on aircraft, such missiles have actually undergone some major modifications compared to complete pigeon missiles.

Because of this, Arthur was more curious about the test of a real pigeon missile.

If the test data of pigeon missiles are better than those of air-to-surface missiles, Arthur should consider how much more financial budget should be allocated to the Ministry of Defense.

Pigeon missiles can be carried on warships and submarines. What does this mean?

Once a large number of submarines equipped with pigeon missiles approach the coastline of a hostile country, they can cause a devastating blow to the hostile country.

If Australasia goes to war with the island countries, these submarines will become a nightmare for the coastal cities of the island countries.

After all, the territory of the island country is relatively long and narrow, and it is a true island country.

At present, the range of pigeon missiles can basically cover the entire territory of the island country. Arthur is just waiting. If the island countries in this world are still as cruel as in history, then Arthur will never let go of any warmonger on the island country.

From the emperor of the island country to every civilian who supports the war, they will atone for the crimes they have committed.

As for the women of the island nation, Arthur wouldn't mind working for the welfare of Australasian men.

Let’s talk about the test of the pigeon missile. Logically speaking, the pigeon missile should have two test targets, one is the ground target, which is used to simulate the enemy's industrial areas and other important locations, and the second is the sea target, which is used to simulate the enemy's large and small warships.

However, due to the test location, the final test chose a target that remained stationary on the ground and a fast-moving target.

To this end, Herman specially built a model that was about the same size as a tank and could move forward independently without anyone.

After the test started, Arthur and Minister Thomas also picked up their binoculars and watched the test intently.

First up were the immobile ground targets. Like the previous air-to-ground missiles, there are still three targets: large, medium and small.

Compared with restricted air-to-ground missiles, the hit rate of pigeon missiles has been improved to a certain extent, but in fact it has not improved much.

However, considering the power and weight of surface-to-surface missiles, it is quite exaggerated to be able to maintain such a hit rate.

The final test is the bottom-of-the-box test, which is also a test that simulates attacking an enemy warship. Because the test target is only the size of a tank, the missile is considered a hit as long as it hits a perimeter 200 meters long and 30 meters wide centered on the tank.

After all, actual warships are much larger than tanks. If you only test hitting tanks, it will be too difficult, and the final data will definitely not look good.

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