NATO Reporting Name is the number and naming given to the military equipment of hostile countries by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization during the Cold War. It is mainly aimed at the Warsaw Pact countries and China. The reason why NATO is so enthusiastic about “registering” its opponents’ weapons and equipment is not out of good intentions. At first, it was because the Warsaw Pact countries and China did not disclose the true models of new weapons and equipment for reasons of confidentiality. NATO needed to identify combat weapons. , To ensure correct communication between military units that use different languages within NATO, and arrange a set of naming systems by themselves. With the development of time, the influence of NATO codenames has gradually shifted from internal markings to external recognition. Many countries mark weapons and equipment with NATO codenames as an important reference, resulting in the former Soviet Union, Russia, and China. Know.
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data show that the NATO code name is maintained by a designated specialized agency, and a military equipment "naming committee" was once set up for this purpose. The code naming of the former Soviet Union and China’s military aircraft was under the responsibility of its Aviation Standardization Coordination Committee during the Cold War; the NATO code naming of the former Soviet and Chinese naval ships was handed over to unofficial organizations such as the Jane’s Warships Yearbook. .
▲ The emergence of the MiG-29 fighter, the NATO codename "Fulcrum" (Fulcrum)
NATO codename, can be regarded as the manipulation and monopoly of Western countries' international military discourse power to some extent. Judging from the published NATO code names, there are indeed elements that are easy to identify. For example, according to the custom of English-speaking countries, the first letter of NATO’s mark for opponents’ fighters is the same as the first letter of the English word of the aircraft type: B represents bombers, C represents transport aircraft, F represents fighter jets, H represents helicopters, and M represents other aircraft. The purpose of the first letter in the nickname of a certain type of aircraft must be the same as the main purpose of the aircraft. For example, NATO’s name for the former Soviet Union’s MiG-29 fighter jets is "Fulcrum" starting with the letter F, and the prefix F just stands for fighter. The advantage of this is that it is clear at a glance, easy to remember, and spread widely.
▲ Yak-14, NATO code-named "Mare"
▲ Yak-32 trainer aircraft, NATO code-named Mantis Mi-6 helicopter is called "Hook"
m-6 Helicopter, NATO code name "Hook" (Hook)
▲ A generation of famous aircraft MiG-15, NATO code name "Fagot" (Fagot), it seems that I forgot about the MiG corridor
▲ MiG-21 fighter, NATO code-named "Fishbed" (Fishbed)
▲ SS-21 "Dot" short-range tactical missile, NATO code-named "Scarab" (Scarab), this is what the Chinese say,
. When NATO names the weapons and equipment of hostile political groups or potential opponents, they often have strong derogatory terms. Either use weakened and ugly vocabulary to achieve the purpose of degrading the performance of opponents’ weapons and equipment. For example, NATO refers to the former Soviet Union’s Yak-14 glider as "Mare", Yak-32 trainer as "Mantis", and Mi-6 helicopter as "Hook". , A generation of famous aircraft MiG-15 was called "Fagot" (Fagot), MiG-21 fighter was called "Fishbed", SS-21 "Dot" short-range tactical missile was installed A more disgusting name-Scarab (Scarab, the Chinese call it shit shell Lang).
▲ Tu-22M bomber, NATO code-named Backfire
▲ Tu-82 bomber, NATO code-named Butcher
▲SS-20's original name “Pioneer” (Pioneer) (Saber)
Sometimes NATO also uses derogatory terms such as weird and disaster to over-promote it to create a panic or similar public opinion atmosphere. For example, NATO called the former Soviet Union Tu-22M bomber Backfire and Tu-82 bomber Butcher. In 1976, the original name of the SS-20 solid mobile medium-range ballistic missile was officially deployed. "Pioneer" (Pioneer), NATO insists on giving people a name "Saber", etc.
▲Ka-26 helicopter, NATO codenamed "Hoodlum" (Hoodlum)
NATO's naming of the former Soviet Union's weapons and equipment is sometimes as simple as "black and black". In 1965, Kamov, a famous helicopter designer in the former Soviet Union, designed a multi-purpose helicopter Ka-26. This is a dual-propeller counter-rotating coaxial light multi-purpose helicopter. NATO at the time gave it the nickname "Hoodlum" without hesitation. However, contrary to this nickname, Ka-26 is just an ordinary civilian helicopter, which was developed by the Kamov Design Bureau in accordance with the requirements of agricultural helicopters proposed by the Soviet Civil Aviation Administration.
▲ Mi-28 helicopter, NATO code name "Havoc" (Havoc)
▲ Ka-50 helicopter, whose real name is "Black Shark", NATO code name "Wolfman" (Hokum)
After the disintegration of the former Soviet Union, the Russian army's internal control of the Mi-28 helicopter The nickname is "Micky Mouse", which describes that the radar protruding from the nose resembles Mickey Mouse's round nose, which becomes "Havoc" in NATO's mouth; the Russian Ka-50 gunship is originally called "Black "Shark", NATO calls "Wolfman" (Hokum).
▲ The card-32 helicopter's real name is "Black Shark", NATO code name "Helix" (Helix)
NATO code name depreciation of the Warsaw Pact countries' weapons, most of them are not objective. In 1973, the former Soviet Union’s Kamov Design Bureau designed the Ka-32, a twin-engine general purpose helicopter specially designed for fire protection, based on the Ka-27 helicopter. NATO soon gave it the nickname "Snail" ( Helix). However, the performance of the Ka-32 is not like a snail at all. It has the ability to fly around the clock and can be used as a crane for hoisting buildings and equipment. The range is still up to 5 tons. It can reach 185 kilometers. On May 11, 1983, Yelia, a famous female helicopter pilot of the Soviet Union, drove a Ka-32 in less than five minutes and climbed to an altitude of 6001 meters. Then she continued to drive the helicopter at an altitude of 6,552 meters to keep the helicopter level. Flying status, these two sets of data broke the world record at the time. The next day, another Soviet female pilot Cassia drove the Ka-32 to create a world record of climbing to a height of 3000 meters in 2 minutes and 11 seconds. At that time, the Ka-32 had a take-off weight of more than 7 tons. Since then, the Ka-32's flight has broken records many times.
▲The Russian 1232.2 type air cushion landing ship, whose real name is "European Bison", and NATO codenamed "Pomornik" (Pomornik)
. In terms of the navy, the Russian navy's many weapons and equipment have also been named by NATO poisoners. For example, the Russian Navy’s 1232.2 air-cushion landing ship was named Pomornik by NATO, named after a stupid bird that is 60 cm long in nature. However, this air-cushion landing craft is actually a behemoth. Its Russian name is "European Bison". Its displacement is more than twice that of the famous American LCAC air-cushion landing craft. It is equipped with 5 high-power gas turbines and can reach a maximum speed. At 63 knots, it can carry 3 T-80 tanks or 8 BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles or 10 BTR-80 armored personnel transport vehicles, or 140 marines and 130 tons of cargo. Various data show that this "bison" is indeed powerful, and it is not what NATO's "Jaeger" can describe.
▲Russian Type 1239 "Sea Lion" missile hovercraft, NATO codenamed "Corncrake" (Corncrake)
Similarly, Russia Type 1239"The "Sea Lion" class missile hovercraft is called "Corncrake" by NATO, but it is the largest military hovercraft in the world, with a full load displacement of 1,050 tons, and it is also the most powerful military hovercraft, equipped with 2 4-piece SS -N-22 ship-to-ship missile, 1 SA-N-4 ship-to-air missile launcher, if such warships are called chickens, what should those small hovercraft of NATO be called?
▲China's strong-5 attack aircraft, NATO codenamed Fantan (Fantan), Chinese military fans prefer to call it "Xiaoqiang"
▲The Chinese J-8II fighter was originally called "Beauty Man in the Air", NATO named it "Finback", and Chinese military fans called it privately It is "Cai Guoqing in the Air"
▲The Chinese JH-7's real name is "Flying Leopard", but the NATO code name is "Flounder" (Flounder)
▲The Chinese J-10 fighter is officially named "Raptor" and NATO named "Fire" "Firebird" (Firebird)
▲The Chinese J-20 fighter is officially named "Weilong", and NATO named "Firetooth" (Firetooth)
. There are also Chinese military aircraft. Strong-5 attack aircraft. , The NATO code name "Fantan" (Fantan); the original name of the J-8II fighter is "the beautiful man in the air", NATO named "Finback"; the original name of the JH-7 is "Flying Leopard", but the NATO code name is " Flounder; the official name of J-10 is "Raptor", NATO codename is "Firebird"; J-20 is "Weilong", NATO codename is "Firetooth".
▲ Chinese Type 051 destroyer, NATO named "Luda" class
▲China Type 052 destroyer, NATO named "Luhu" class
▲China Type 051B destroyer, NATO named "Luhai" class
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▲Chinese Type 051C destroyer, NATO named "Luzhou" class
, and the NATO code, which is often "Poison Tongue", is sometimes very random. Especially with regard to the naming of Warsaw Pact countries and Chinese naval ships, there are almost no rules Say. Take the Chinese naval destroyer as an example. Since the Chinese Type 051 destroyer was built in Dalian and anchored in Lushun Port, the class name was named "Luda" class, and the Chinese characters were transliterated as "Luda" class. After that, NATO Edit No., the name of the destroyer class of the Chinese Navy was designated as "Lu" at the beginning. The Type 052 destroyer built by the first ship in Shanghai was named "Luhu" class by NATO, and the Chinese characters were transliterated as "Luhu" class because Shanghai is another name for Shanghai.
The Type 051B destroyer, known as the "First Ship of Shenzhou", was named "Luhai" class by NATO, and the Chinese characters were transliterated as "Luhai" class. The Type 052B destroyer launched at the beginning of the new century was named "Luyang" class by NATO, and the Chinese characters were transliterated as "Luyang" class. The Type 051C destroyer is named "Luzhou" class by NATO, and its Chinese characters are transliterated as "Luzhou" class. Some overseas military scholars ridiculed the NATO code name half-jokingly, saying that the "Luhu" class should actually be transliterated as the "Lvhu" class, so that the NATO code names of Chinese destroyers have a pattern to follow, from Luda, Luhu, and Luhai, When it comes to Luyang and Luzhou, the last word even becomes a sentence "Great Lakes Ocean Continent"-this is of course a far-fetched joke.
▲China 052C destroyer, NATO named "Luyang II" class
▲China 052D destroyer, NATO named "Luyang III" class
▲ Chinese destroyer named Luyang II, NATO named "Blade Sea 7" cruiser , China soon launched 052C and 052D destroyers. NATO’s expertise is limited and can only be namedIt is "Luyang II" and "Luyang III". When the 055 drive turned out, NATO had no choice but to ridicule a "Blade Sea" class cruiser.
▲ American B-2 bomber, the American naming rule is "state name + ghost number"
. In sharp contrast with demeaning opponents, the United States is full of beautiful words when naming American weapons. For example, the U.S. Army’s B-2 bomber has strong stealth and bombing capabilities and can perform high- and low-altitude surprise and nuclear strike missions. In order to show its important status and increase its deterrent effect, the US military specifically named each B-2 bomber, and the naming rule is "state name + ghost". The 21 B-2 bombers are named after American states. Previously, only huge battleships were eligible to enjoy such honors.
NATO’s “poisonous tongue” when naming its opponent’s weapons and equipment is in sharp contrast to the prudence and praise when naming its own weapons. This shows the political orientation of NATO’s code name. In essence, the NATO codename naming system is a set of military identification symbols, and the use of words is not objective, scientific, or accurate. Image source: image from the Internet Do not reprint or wash the manuscript, otherwise the parties and the unit will be held accountable.
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