The Rise of the Empire

In fact, if we simply talk about the projection capacity and the sustained firepower output, the aircraft carrier is far inferior to the battleship. Take the aircraft carrier Chitose built for us by your country as an example. This is an aircraft carrier close to 20,000 tons. If the upper deck is moored, it can carry more than 85 aircraft. This performance is currently top notch. "

"But you think about the material reserves of this aircraft carrier. This aircraft carrier has only 250 tons of aviation fuel, and the maximum is not more than 280 tons! (The aviation fuel reserve of the historical Ruihe is only 475 tons.) The fuel for fighter jets is generally one time. It takes about 400 kilograms to fly. (including the auxiliary fuel tank) if it is a bomber or reconnaissance aircraft, at least 600 kilograms of fuel will be used. In other words, our fuel will support the fleet to attack 500 sorties at most!"

"This sort of sorties seems to be a lot, but in fact, considering that every day, the aircraft carrier must arrange reconnaissance planes to carry out reconnaissance and tracking. When encountering an alarm, it needs to release fighter patrols and consider our combat time of about 3 months. , Our aviation fuel is not sufficient, and in the end, this aircraft carrier will have to leave at least 100 sorties of fuel for the final battle. So if you want to use the carrier-based aircraft on the aircraft carrier to attack the fleet, it’s pure fuel. It’s not worthwhile."

"Secondly, in terms of ammunition, if we want to attack a transport ship of more than 5,000 tons, we must use bombs or torpedoes of at least 250KG level. How much do we have in this level of ammunition reserves? Also take the Chitose as an example. We only have less than 300 bombs over 250KG. And there are only 32 torpedoes! If the attack is entirely dependent on aircraft, the safety is safe, but it is estimated that at most one month, we will consider going home. After all, the bomber attacked. Also consider the hit rate and the situation that requires multiple hits, so from the perspective of ammunition, it is not worthwhile to attack with an aircraft carrier." Betty explained.

"However, if we use battleships to attack, it will be a lot more cost-effective. We can attack large battleships with main artillery and attack small battleships with secondary artillery. Take Fuso-class battleships as an example. Fuso-class reserves of large-caliber artillery shells are as high as 1,200 rounds. , And the number of secondary artillery shells is only a lot more. In terms of ammunition volume, the battleship performs better."

"Of course, you have to say that battleships need to be close to the target before they can attack, and they need to consume heavy oil on board. This is also true, but Japanese battleships have a lot of heavy fuel, and it is convenient to replenish them. The torpedoes and bombs on the aircraft carrier are really hard to replenish. The dry string of the aircraft carrier is so high, and the ammunition and torpedoes are lifted by a crane on the swaying sea? How does this feel a little hanging!" Betty said half-seriously and half-jokingly at the end. . (Note: During the Second World War, there were cases of small-scale replenishment of ammunition for battleships at sea, but the author had never heard of the replenishment of torpedoes and blockbuster bombs on aircraft carriers.)

"Actually, it would be better to use American new large cruisers to do these things. Their speed is faster and firepower is moderate. But unfortunately, we don't have one." Shimamura said with regret.

"Yes, you are right. In fact, if you can, I think aircraft carriers, plus a certain number of battleships and a large number of cruisers are the core forces of future naval battles. Aircraft carriers are the main output, and cruisers are versatile and more flexible. The battleship is the mainstay of artillery warfare." Betty said.

"In fact, in the early stages of the campaign, I advocated limiting the use of aircraft carriers. We cannot let the Americans notice that we have concentrated five aircraft carriers at once. We can use one aircraft on at most two aircraft carriers to carry out reconnaissance, Air defense and anti-submarine missions. When the US fleet misjudges the composition of our fleet, they will disperse their forces, and then give us various opportunities for destruction. In addition, the scale of battleship operations can also be limited. Every round of attack , We only need to destroy the most valuable targets, without considering killing them all, the battleship we invest in is generally three to four." Betty thought for a while and said.

"Well, if this is the case, some of our camouflage warships can also be used, and we can make some warships look like they are still in the harbor. In this way, the Americans are more likely to be fooled." Shimamura added. "In fact, the core of your tactics is to consume the U.S. fleet through continuous active attacks, so as to keep the overall strength of the U.S. fleet within a certain range, and can't form an overwhelming advantage over us?"

"Yes, American national power is not unlimited. The long construction period of capital ships determines that the growth of naval power is slow. However, I must remind your country that if you have completed this batch of warships from my country and Italy, After that, if your country cannot add new warships, the battle at sea will eventually collapse.” Betty reminded.

"Is it possible to add new battleships? It is no longer possible. The current situation of the empire is impossible to build new battleships. The construction period of aircraft carriers is too long for us. Even if the construction of new battleships is started now, it is estimated that it will not be possible before the end of the war. In service. As for other countries? Except for Germany and Austria ~www.readwn.com, no one has extra warships. And Germany and Austria will not sell us." Shimura Yasuo smiled bitterly.

"Okay, my friend, relax. Needless to say, the future will be a big victory for at least the next battle. As a soldier, sometimes we don’t have to consider the outcome of the final war and focus on every battle now. Fighting, fighting hard, is our duty." Betty patted the opponent on the shoulder and said.

"Yes, this time we will definitely get a huge victory. After all, the best battlefield commander in the US fleet has gone, and the Americans themselves threw the key to victory into the Pacific." Shimamura said with a smile.

As a result, in the next few weeks, the Japanese combined fleet began to prepare for this code-named hurricane operation, and the British also stepped up to deliver the last aircraft carrier and some destroyers. With foreign blood transfusions and domestic efforts, the Japanese fleet completed its preparations in two months. After the fighting in the Sulawesi Sea ceased for four months, a new storm was brewing over the Pacific Ocean. At the same time, what is the US fleet doing? Compared with the Japanese soldiers, does the US Navy have any new plans during this period of time?

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