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    German Walter Domberger was one of the few German technicians who remained in the United Provinces.  He was little known because he was too young and was simply here to learn. His status in the artillery factory was the same as that of an ordinary Chinese technical apprentice. There was nothing special about him.  But his expertise helped the province solve a big problem.  Among the methods of installing weapons on helicopters collected by Zhao Zeyong, the rocket launcher proposed by Domberger was recognized.  Due to the load and space limitations of the helicopter, in addition to placing a machine gun, the only choice is a small-caliber artillery, or an artillery that can have the least impact on the stability of the aircraft. In the end, Domberger's rocket launcher and  The recoilless gun plan proposed by other military industry personnel received preliminary approval.  But after further discussion and verification, the rocket launcher plan was finally confirmed.  Domberger was not an unknown person in later generations. He and the famous von Braun carried out the development of German rocket engines.  But at this time, Domberger was just an ordinary technician with no characteristics in the United Provinces Arsenal. He usually drew drawings, conducted experiments, and spent his spare time reading information and dreaming.  The reason why the rocket launcher project was proposed is related to Domberger's interest. He has always been interested in rockets. The Germans were indeed pioneers of rocket technology in this era. Before World War I, they began to develop rocket launchers.  The study of rocket technology.  Domberger also did relevant studies and research before coming to the United Provinces.  Of course, Domberger was also affected by the federal technology.  At least his idea was related to the standard weapons of the Federation Province. The rocket launchers equipped by the Federation Province Army brought enough inspiration to Domberg.  Let him see the application of rocket technology in weapons.  Therefore, Domberger's plan was simply to directly transplant the rocket launcher onto the helicopter.  When they successfully installed the rocket launcher on a simple experimental helicopter model and let Zhao Zeyong visit, Zhao Zeyong expressed his disapproval.  So I communicated my ideas to the technical staff.  "It's not feasible to install a rocket launcher on each side of the helicopter. It only fires two rounds at most. Why not consider designing a multi-barreled rocket, so that it has enough firepower." The biggest flaw of the rocket launcher is that it cannot be loaded immediately.  It's fine in the hands of infantry, but if it's fixedly installed on a helicopter, it can only be loaded in advance like a fixed-wing aircraft. The effect is not even as good as having someone sit on a helicopter and carry a rocket launcher.  .  ¡°Multiple tubes?¡± Some technical staff don¡¯t quite understand what multi-tube means.  You must know that multiple rocket launchers were put into practical use only during World War II. The Soviet Katyusha rocket is a typical representative. This weapon is also inconvenient to load.  It cannot reload more than ten or twenty times per minute like ordinary artillery, so it can only win by quantity. It can fire multiple volleys at once, and then leave after shooting. The covering strike in a very short time will cause every enemy encountered.  An opponent leaves a lasting impression.  The Germans won¡¯t talk about it.  They suffered the most.  Later, when the U.S. military encountered Soviet-made Katyusha rocket launchers equipped by the Chinese army during the Korean War, they were deceived for the first time. United Nations soldiers feared rumors that the Chinese were equipped with new tactical nuclear bombs.  In addition to the Soviet rocket launchers, the German rocket launchers were also put into actual combat during World War II.  It's a pity that the Germans took a detour.  Because this is not a precision strike weapon, but a coverage weapon.  The always rigorous Germans did not pay attention.  Rocket artillery units were only equipped with chemical troops. During World War II, Germany did not dare to launch poison gas warfare, so German rocket artillery had almost no performance.  Of course, there were also problems with their design. The Soviets clearly understood the characteristics of this weapon, so they adopted a large number of rapid launch strategies. The designed rocket launcher could launch dozens of rockets at a time and was mounted on a car using a launcher.  Move quickly and then leave.  As for the Germans, they use a launch tube structure, and they are placed on a trolley and pushed by people, just like a performance team setting off fireworks, and the number of tubes is only six to eight tubes, which is impossible to form.  Suppressive fire.  In fact, it is almost the same whether you use the Soviet launcher structure or the German launch tube structure. The Soviet launcher structure proved its performance in World War II. After World War II, most of the new generation rocket launchers developed by various countries around the world adopted the launch tube results.  , of course it is also installed on the truck for easy and quick transfer.  Zhao Zeyong quickly drew a simplified diagram for the technicians, which was restored based on the appearance of the vehicle-mounted multiple rocket launcher he saw on TV and at the military parade.  Of course, Zhao Zeyong is not a painter, and the effect of the painting is not very good, but the meaning is that.  Coupled with his own explanation, the technicians easily understood it. They looked at each other and thought that this was simply a genius idea. Zhao Zeyong looked at something wrong.The point is to poach people.  "By the way, that's it. Multiple tubes are enough to ensure fire suppression. This can be placed in a car or on an airplane." Zhao Zeyong explained, but he had no impression of helicopters using rocket launchers for a while, but he must put the vehicle-mounted rocket launcher  Transferring to the plane won't be a big problem.  Zhao Zeyong ignored the caliber difference between vehicle-mounted rocket launchers and helicopter rocket launchers, but the technicians could still take this into consideration, otherwise it would be too bad.  After they listened to Zhao Zeyong¡¯s idea, they immediately started a heated discussion.  The content of the discussion is nothing more than whether the situation mentioned by Zhao Zeyong is possible and how to realize it.  Whether vehicle-mounted multiple rocket launchers can have a place in artillery, and how to design rocket launchers for helicopters.  What Zhao Zeyong didn't expect was that the rocket launcher used by helicopters had been produced first. The eighteen tubes were arranged in a diamond shape, using cast iron barrels that were cast at once. They used an electrically stimulated launch method and could fire a salvo of eighteen rockets at a time.  It can be designed as a single shot, and the basic technology is the same as a shoulder-mounted rocket launcher. Therefore, there is a fatal flaw, that is, accuracy.  In fact, it was only after World War II that the problem of rocket launcher accuracy was solved. The development of missile technology finally solved this problem.  But that should be regarded as another kind of weapon. Rocket launchers are not inherently precision strike weapons, otherwise there would be no need for them to exist. It would be better to have artillery for precision.  After Zhao Zeyong saw it, he asked the factory to speed up the production of a prototype and conduct experiments. If it is feasible, it can be installed in armored units.  Compared with helicopter rocket launchers, the development of vehicle-mounted rocket launchers is much slower. It¡¯s not that everyone doesn¡¯t pay attention to it, on the contrary, they all have high hopes for this kind of gun. Unfortunately, the vehicle-mounted rocket launchers are large-caliber guns, while helicopter rocket launchers are basically just a dozen shoulders.  It's just a superposition of portable rocket launchers, with a caliber of less than 30mm.  The vehicle-mounted multiple rocket launcher is a heavy artillery with a caliber exceeding 100mm. In order to meet the requirements of such a caliber, they designed a barrel nearly three meters long.  This is not just a matter of caliber amplification, but also includes the excitation device, the connection method to the car, and other technical problems that require public relations, which may not be solved for a while.  Domberger and other young technicians now spend every day in the laboratories of automobile companies, trying to find a solution suitable for mounting on cars.  Constantly changing the design, constantly making models, and constantly conducting experiments and tests.  Fortunately, Zhao Zeyong is not in a hurry. His desire for vehicle-mounted rocket launchers is not too great. The artillery of the United Provinces is already very powerful, and he can not lose at all against the artillery of major powers.  Even with multiple rocket launchers, it only makes the federal provincial artillery force stronger.  But helicopters are different. There are no helicopters in the United Provinces now. This is a difference from scratch.  Zhao Zeyong was very interested in the characteristics of helicopters. The last time he took a helicopter ride, he was thinking, if hundreds of helicopters took off from the sea and carried tens of thousands of elite soldiers, wouldn't it be too simple for landing operations?  Is it as strenuous as in Normandy to fight for beach positions?  Moreover, the convenient take-off conditions of the helicopter allow it to penetrate into every corner of the battlefield without the need to build an airport. Later generations have shown considerable ability as emergency life-saving equipment. Combined with the angel in white, the war will not look so cruel.  .  There is also the characteristic that helicopters can hover, which makes Zhao Zeyong imagine the role of helicopters as tank killers. Helicopters fly to the battlefield one after another, hovering above the tanks, and accurately dropping bombs. You can almost see each tank.  The iron coffin was smoking black.  Therefore, Zhao Zeyong allowed Domberger's group of young technicians to work on vehicle-mounted multiple rocket launchers, and transferred the most capable researchers to the research of helicopter rockets.  According to Zhao Zeyong's idea, helicopter rocket launchers are only used to deal with tanks, or to suppress enemy firepower in special terrain.  For example, if an enemy bunker suddenly appears in front of the battlefield, the location is very tricky, and the artillery has a blind spot that cannot be cleared. If the casualties caused by a manned charge are too high, it is time for the helicopter to appear.  An assault, hover, and then a volley of rocket launchers may solve the problem.  In addition, it can be regarded as Zhao Zeyong's plot. The helicopters in later movies are so cool. The Hong Kong police, the US army, and even Brazilian gangs all use helicopters in large quantities. However, this kind of equipment is rarely seen in domestic movies.  .  Especially the US military. In the wars they fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Apache and Black Hawk appeared many times, including sudden stops and turns, and rocket launchers. They are simply the most classic advertisements.  It has to be said that Zhao Zeyong was moved by the American advertisement, but he did not plan to buy the American helicopter, but planned to imitate it himself.  Hey, if you get it from the Republic of China, even if it is a copycat thing, it is still very advanced.  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthlyVotes and your support are my biggest motivation.  Mobile phone users please go and read.  )
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