This is a very important experiment.

It is also the first joint test of domestic phased radar, missile vertical launch system, as well as combat command system, which was conducted at a shooting range in the north.

In fact, the real test should be conducted on the warship and at sea, but that is a matter of the future. First conduct land-based tests, and then consider conducting tests on the warship after confirming that there is no problem.

Even if you are busy with such an experiment, Yang Fan will still have to take a look.

At the beginning, Yang Fan gave a lot of guidance on the development of phased radar, and the missile vertical launch system and combat command system were designed by Yang Fan.

It's a donkey or a horse that pulls it out.

Yang Fan wanted to see how the experiment was so that he could be clear. If some problems or shortcomings were found, it would be easier to rectify and design and improve.

After answering the call, Yang Fan arranged it.

A total of three people, including himself, will go to the northern test range, with Shi Wei, director of the combat system design office, and Zhang Xiang, director of the weapon system design office, accompanying him.

As for Zhou Ping, the former director of the weapon system design office, he no longer served as director due to his age. Deputy Director Zhang Xiang took over and was promoted to the full director.

Now, the Donghai Institute has several key designers at the shooting range. They not only participate in the experiment, but also provide technical support for the experiment.

A few days later.

Yang Fan, Shi Wei and Zhou Ping arrived at Donghai Airport.

I didn’t choose to take the train. On the one hand, the distance is a little long and it takes time. On the other hand, Yang Fan’s level can take a plane for business trips.

After completing the check-in procedures and sitting in the waiting hall waiting for the plane, Zhang Xiang joked: "Chief Yang, thanks to your advantage, we can take the plane to go there."

Yang Fan smiled and said jokingly: "Since I have benefited from it, then after you arrive, you will treat us to a local meal."

Upon hearing this, Shi Wei next to him also laughed.

The atmosphere is harmonious.

After chatting for a while, I started boarding the plane. After more than an hour of flight, I arrived at the city closest to the shooting range. After leaving the airport, military personnel had already come to greet me.

It was a military green military jeep with a military sign hanging, and the person driving was a second lieutenant.

Yang Fan took Shi Wei and Zhang Xiang happily into the car. The lieutenant was also very enthusiastic and helped everyone put their luggage in the car.

In fact, there is not much luggage, because it is summer, and there is not much luggage. Each person only carries a bag, a few pieces of changing clothes, and some toiletries.

Military car, lieutenant!

This attracted many people's attention.

"Who are they riding in military vehicles."

"Speak quietly, that must be a military person."

“…”

When such words floated into his ears and felt the gaze of the people around him, Yang Fan couldn't help but smile gently. Ordinary people were born with awe of the military.

Shi Wei and Zhang Xiang looked at each other and smiled, feeling very proud and happily got on the bus.

The car sets off and leaves the airport.

While driving, the lieutenant said, "You can rest in the car. The distance is a little far, about two hours away."

The shooting range is far away from the city.

When the three arrived at the shooting range, it was already dark.

Although it is in the suburbs, the conditions here are pretty good. The military stayed at the guesthouse at the shooting range. All three of them received meal cards and could have free meals in the guesthouse cafeteria. Not far from the shooting range, there is also a military camp where a unit is stationed.

After settling down, they went to the cafeteria to have dinner under Yang Fan's leadership. The food was pretty good. The three of them chose a table to sit down, talking and laughing, and chatting while eating.

Zhang Xiang said: "The only drawback is that it would be great if I could drink a little wine."

Yang Fan said: "Don't think about drinking. After dinner, go back to your room and watch TV to go to bed earlier. Tomorrow is the first joint experiment."

As he was saying this, a surprise voice sounded in his ears, "Chief Yang, it's really you!"

Feeling that the sound was more familiar, Yang Fan quickly turned his head and immediately saw a familiar figure. It was Sheng Wenjun, chief designer of the carrier-based phased radar radar in a radar research institute.

They have arrived, too!

Seeing his acquaintance, Yang Fan was happy, "Chief Teacher Sheng, when did you arrive?"

Sheng Wenjun shook hands with Yang Fan enthusiastically, "We arrived this afternoon, you have just arrived soon."

The two met and had some polite greetings.

At the invitation of Yang Fan, Sheng Wenjun sat down and the two chatted very well, and the topic was of course related to the phase control radar.

Yang Fan said: "You are amazing. You only started research in 1989. The first test machine was created in just three years."

Sheng Wenjun said: "We have such success, thanks to you, brother. Without your advice and guidance, we are probably still exploring. You have helped us avoid many detours."

“Where, where.”

Yang Fan felt humble.

There were several people sitting next to a table. They were all subordinates of Sheng Wenjun and the backbone of the research and development of phase control radars. They pricked their ears and listened while eating.

That's Yang Fan!

So young, I can't imagine it!

They have heard Yang Fan's name more than once. During the design and development of phase control radar, Sheng Wenjun mentioned Yang Fan many times. Although they had never seen Yang Fan, they had long remembered Yang Fan's name.

I always thought that Comrade Yang Fan, who Chief Professor Sheng mentioned, should be an old man, a professor from a certain university, or a senior expert from a certain research institute.

I saw Yang Fan with my own eyes, so young!

In addition to being surprised, they couldn't help but look at Yang Fan a few times and remember Yang Fan's appearance firmly in their hearts.

Awesome!

This is definitely a great man!

Feeling these gazes, Yang Fan smiled at them and nodded gently.

Noting this, Sheng Wenjun patted his head gently, "Look at me, I forgot to introduce it. These are all technical backbone of our unit, this is..."

With Sheng Wenjun's introduction, these backbones shook hands with Yang Fan one by one, and each of them had a very humble attitude.

After the introduction and handshake, Sheng Wenjun was still chatting with Yang Fan.

When Yang Fan asked about the situation of the phased radar, Sheng Wenjun seemed to be a little unconfident and said in a low tone: "This time we participated in the joint test is a prototype of ours. To be honest, I don't have much confidence in how it performs."

Yang Fan comforted: "Don't worry too much. No matter what, it is also a phased radar, and its performance will definitely not be too bad."

"Even if there are some problems during the test process, it doesn't matter. We can design improvements and improvements. Our 052b is still in the design. There is still some time before construction, so you also have time to improve the phased radar."

That's true.

Sheng Wenjun seemed to have lowered the pressure, and his conversation became stronger. He not only talked about the formation control radar with Yang Fan, but also about the missile vertical launch system, and even talked about the 054 ship.

"You are competing with the Northern Ship Design Institute and start the design of the 054 ship at the same time. How about it? It's very stressful."

Yang Fan said: "There will definitely be some pressure, but in this way, we feel more motivated and full of energy all day."

After chatting for a few words, Sheng Wenjun revealed: "Do you know, Chen Changhai and the others from the Northern Ship Design Institute also came here, and it seemed that they also arrived in the afternoon."

Are they here too?

Yang Fan was really a little surprised. Logically speaking, Chen Changhai and the others shouldn't appear here. Could it be that they are also interested in tomorrow's experiment?

Sure yes.

Yang Fan quickly figured it out.

I heard that in Chen Changhai and his team's design plan, the 054 ship is also preparing to use phase-based radar and missile vertical launch system. It is probably for these things to come, and I want to see the test results tomorrow.

Although these things are not the research results of the Northern Ship Design Institute, they can also use these things as domestic ship design systems, using phase array radars, missile vertical launch systems and other things on the 054 ship they designed.

This is interesting.

Chen Changhai and the others actually came here too.

Yang Fan couldn't help laughing, "I really didn't expect that they were here too."

Sheng Wenjun reminded: "They are also working on the 054 ship design and have a fancy to the phase array radar we have developed. Last month, he went to our office and sat there for a long time to try to have an in-depth understanding of the phase array radar we have developed."

"But I know they are in a competitive relationship with Donghai Suo, and many things have not been revealed to him. I guess he will come to me after this experiment."

Yang Fan glanced at Sheng Wenjun with approval. This person is good, he is very sensible in his work and knows to consider problems from the perspective of our Donghai Institute.

......

The next day.

Everything is ready on the shooting range that is beyond your sight. The phase control radar, missile vertical launch system, and combat command system have joined forces to form a whole.

The first interception test will be conducted today.

Yang Fan and others got up early, and after breakfast in the cafeteria, they came to the combat command room on time. Through the glass, they could see the radar prototypes in the distance and the familiar missile vertical launch system.

This is the missile hanging launch system designed by Yang Fan himself. It is an eight-unit module equipped with a domestic Red Flag air defense missile.

On the future ship 054, Yang Fan is also preparing to use this missile as an air defense missile, which can not only strike invading enemy aircraft, but also intercept incoming missiles.
To be continued...