Chapter 452: Launching Ceremony of the First Type 052 Destroyer

When Liu Tao and the others arrived at the Dalian Shipyard, there seemed to be an atmosphere of joy in the air.

A convoy of military vehicles slowly entered through the factory gate and headed towards the dock.

Here at the dock, it was obvious that some careful preparations and arrangements had been made. The red carpet was laid on the floor, and colorful balls and flags were flying. The first ship of the Type 052 destroyer "Xiangjiang" on the dock was also carefully dressed up.

This brand-new warship is covered with colorful ribbons, fluttering in the wind, like a married girl. After some make-up, she is getting married.

When everyone saw the first ship of the Type 052 destroyer, everyone couldn't help but get excited.

"Look, our Type 052 destroyer."

"so beautiful!"

"It's so powerful, I like it!"

"From so far away, I can feel a festive atmosphere rushing towards me!"

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Everyone was shocked, and many people couldn't help crying, with tears rolling down their faces.

This is an advanced warship independently developed by China. It is a steel behemoth!

100% domestically produced!

There were more than 2,000 people in the audience, and many people could not help but shed tears of excitement.

At this time, a group of navy officers and soldiers wearing white uniforms were seen walking neatly towards the lead ship of the Type 052 destroyer.

This is the crew that the Navy has specially prepared for the first Type 052 destroyer since the construction of the first ship officially started. Today, the Type 052 destroyer is going to be launched, and all 280 of their crew members are in place.

They will also witness this historic moment together.

If you look carefully, you can still see the excitement on the resolute faces of the officers and soldiers. They can't hide their excitement when they see this brand-new Type 052 destroyer.

After officially receiving the notice, they began to study systematically. Even if it was summer vacation or winter vacation, they were not able to go home. They knew very well the mission they had to undertake.

They accepted a lot of new knowledge and performed simulated operations, but now, they finally saw this new advanced Chinese destroyer in person!

World class destroyer!

The Type 052 destroyer has powerful long-range surveillance and regional air defense capabilities, far ahead of the Type 051 destroyer.

This is exactly the warship the Navy dreams of!

For this dream, the Chinese Navy has been waiting hard for 37 years!

In early 1986, a destroyer that reached the world's advanced level was finally ushered in.

The days when the four Type 07 frigates served as the "Four King Kongs" are gone forever!

The launching ceremony of the first Type 052 destroyer was presided over by Navy Commander-in-Chief Liu Huaqing, which shows that the Navy attaches great importance to the first Type 052 destroyer.

Leaders came to the stage to speak one by one. Liu Tao, as the chief designer of the Type 052 destroyer and the commander-in-chief of the first ship of the Type 052 destroyer, also took the stage to speak.

After the speech, "Now I announce that the first ship of the Type 052 destroyer 'Xiangjiang' has been officially launched!"

This sound was transmitted to everyone's ears through the loudspeaker.

As soon as the voice fell, there was warm applause and shouts like a mountain roaring and a tsunami.

"Bang~~Bang~~Bang~~"

A thunderous salute rang out. Amidst the sound of the salute and everyone's extremely excited eyes, the steel giant in the dock began to move.

Along the slide rails on the inclined construction platform, the steel behemoth slid slowly, and the county town's salutes, applause, and shouts became more intense.

A glass bottle flew out high and hit the hull of the warship hard. Gradually, more glass bottles hit the hull.

This is the indispensable bottle throwing ceremony in the launching ceremony.

Amid everyone's cheers, the first ship of the Type 052 destroyer "Xiangjiang" was finally successfully launched into the water, causing high splashes.

The stern of the boat enters the water first.

The splash of water that was several feet high was very spectacular and even splashed on some people, but no one minded getting wet and seemed extremely excited.

The whole scene was extremely lively and festive, completely boiling over.

This scene was captured and recorded by reporters and photographers.

Although it won't appear in newspapers now, nor will it appear on TV.

But one day, everything today will meet the people and let the people know that the country has a world-class destroyer that can protect the country at sea!

This is a milestone for China's shipbuilding industry and also a milestone for China's navy.

This day will be remembered in history.

And everyone here today has witnessed history.

From participating in the construction of the Type 052 destroyer to now, the vast majority of people have never returned home, but call the shipyard their home.

I made phone calls and wrote letters to my family, but never said a single word.

Although the level of confidentiality is not as high as that of nuclear submarine development, everyone has a high awareness of confidentiality.

After entering the water, the old man gave a speech, thanking everyone for their hard work and their contribution to national defense.

He also encouraged naval officers and soldiers to train hard and live up to the expectations of the people.

Under the tugboat's towing, the first ship of the Type 052 destroyer 'Xiangjiang' finally docked steadily at the pier berth.

Everyone boarded the ship to visit with excitement.

After the first ship is launched, it will still be some time before it enters service.

It will take almost a year to officially enter service.

And the official commissioning is the real delivery to the navy.

There are still many things to do next, but there is no doubt that it is only a matter of time.

Liu Tao accompanied the old man and introduced the steel behemoth to him.

Liu Tao introduced it, and the old man nodded continuously.

After Liu Tao finished the introduction, the old man asked: "In other words, this giant ship is both offensive and defensive, and can destroy enemy warships hundreds of miles away?"

"And this air defense weapon can shoot down advanced fighters, bombers, and fighters?"

Liu Tao nodded and said: "Yes!"

"But to exert its true power, it must be combined with satellites, early warning aircraft, etc.! In this way, even if it is separated by a hundred miles, it can accurately hit the warship!" Liu Tao said.

To hit a target at sea, especially a moving target, it is almost impossible to hit it 100%.

Unless the opponent is stationary, or careless, very slow, and very close!

The Type 052 destroyer is equipped with a large number of anti-ship missiles, anti-ship missiles of different ranges, and torpedoes! For air defense, there are short-range air defense missiles, medium-range air defense missiles, and even extended-range air defense missiles.

Coupled with advanced radar, it can be said that it is an integrated attack and defense, with strong attack capabilities and strong air defense capabilities.

Even with anti-submarine helicopters, the anti-submarine capability is also very strong. Most submarines in the world find it difficult to escape its anti-submarine reconnaissance.

Of course, with the further development of submarines, the difficulty of anti-submarine will also increase.

In terms of aircraft, the development speed is also very fast, and it will become more and more difficult to intercept in the future.

But there is no doubt that at present, the Type 052 destroyer is very advanced.

Liu Tao is still very confident in this regard.

Even if it is in service for another 20 years, this Type 052 destroyer will be among the advanced ranks in the world, and will not become an outdated old ship.