Chapter 1950: The So-Called Magic Reform Three

Well, now the question is coming, what should we do now? Method 1, catch the ducks on the shelves, let’s make do with it! Now that the war situation is tense, how can the British have the time and experience to modify a suitable interceptor? As for the second method, it is natural to learn and improve while improving, and continue to carry out deeper transformations on the aircraft! Of course, although these deep-level changes are still in progress, they probably have nothing to do with the upcoming battle.

In a factory building at Normandy Airport, Allen and his team are preparing to make some deep improvements to the DH11 light bomber in order to create the British's first excellent twin-engine interceptor. In fact, the DH9 single-engine aircraft can also be improved into an interceptor by strengthening its firepower. However, due to its own hardware problems, it is better for an interceptor to have two engines. This rule continued until World War II. (It seems that this is even more so after World War II? For example, MiG 31 and F14...)

To be honest, the British have done a good job this time. Allen's improvement plan basically takes into account the current production and combat needs. If you want to ask, is it okay to continue to improve performance through improvement? Of course it is possible! Among other things, wouldn't it be enough to replace the two 320-horsepower 9-cylinder air-cooled engines on the wings with more powerful ones? Then take the file and file the wing a bit shorter by strengthening the wing structure.

The former is for carrying a larger engine, while the latter is for speed. As for whether it is okay to do so? Naturally, it is possible. In the few months when the F190 was born, the high-speed and high-rolling Shrike beat the British Spitfire 5. The most important thing is that the speed gap is too big. As a result, the British I thought of a way to cut off some of the wings of the Spitfire 5 to reduce resistance and increase speed. Of course, this will lead to a decline in horizontal maneuverability, and some racing aircraft in later generations have also been improved into high-speed aircraft in this way.

But it is a pity that the engineering volume of these works is too large, so that it is difficult to roll out large-scale implementation during wartime. Among other things, the supply of 400-horsepower engines of the British is now insufficient. One of the fundamental reasons for the DH11 twin-engine light bomber is that this aircraft has relatively low requirements for engines, which are relatively easy to meet.

After some weight gain, although the new DH11 interceptor is very inflexible to fly, at least it is familiar to the pilot. For example, the center of gravity of the aircraft is basically the same, but if you want to change the structure, even If the wing is changed under the condition of weight gain, it will be troublesome, and it is difficult for the pilot to adapt to the general aircraft. Therefore, in terms of structure, the most the British can sit on is to reduce some structural weight appropriately to improve flight performance.

If you think that the toss is over until now, then you can only say that you underestimated the brains of British engineers. I have to say that as the most technologically advanced industrial country in this era and the air power of the Allied Powers with the richest actual combat experience The British are also very good at learning wars in wars. For example, the British have discovered that if they want to attack a bomber, the best position is not to rush from the front or behind, nor to dive from top to bottom. Instead, attack the belly of the opponent's bomber!

Because the bomber's self-defense firepower is the weakest if it is attacked from the abdomen. If it is attacked from the top, the upper part, nose, and rear machine guns of a bomber can all shoot. But if you attack the abdomen, theoretically the nose and rear machine guns can also attack, but the depression angle is very limited. Don’t say that ordinary bombers don’t have abdominal machine guns anymore. Even in World War II, bombers like the B17 have abdominal machine guns. This is still the best point of attack. In fact, among the members of the B17 crew, the abdominal machine gunner has the highest death rate. …. And as early as when the BF110 was a night combat aircraft,

The 30MM cannon installed on the fuselage is ready to attack the belly of the fuselage!

The British also modified two types of DH11 interceptors, one of which is called DH11A as mentioned before, and the other is to deploy three 13.2MM Hatches machine guns in the cockpit. And this interceptor known as DH11B has no ability to shoot backwards, and its frontal firepower is only 2 13.2MM machine guns and 1 7.7MM machine gun.

German anti-aircraft rockets aroused the interest of the British. The British are also working on some non-guns and powerful anti-aircraft weapons. And some basic models have been produced, but then, when they were in use, the British found that the launch of these rockets was very problematic. First of all, the rockets used by the British were relatively large, and the Germans used 50MM rockets. People use 75MM rockets, and the weight of one round is about 15KG or more. Perhaps the aerodynamic layout is relatively poor, and the effective range of the British rockets is relatively short. Moreover, the weight is relatively large and the loading quantity is relatively low. Therefore, the British did not equip a large number of anti-aircraft rockets except for their respective use in actual combat.

The news that the British began to modify interceptors and carry out relevant tactical training in the rear of France and the mainland did not hide the information from the Germans. Whether it was through aerial reconnaissance or from various secret spy channels, the Germans had a certain degree of preparation for the British. understanding.

"Trenchard is indeed worthy of being a marshal. Although he is an enemy, I still want to praise him for his keen sense of smell and excellent adaptability." Ruprecht said at the military meeting.

"General Crook, how is the recovery of the Prussian Legion now? Can it be qualified for this mission?" Ruprecht asked.

"It's best to rest for another two weeks. As you know, this time the elite regiments have been equipped with equipment from Bavaria. Some technical equipment needs time to be used and guaranteed, such as the wolf tank." Crook After thinking about it, he said. "And the plan you finally made is actually composed of two goals, so if we want to ensure the smooth implementation of the two goals at the same time, we need to hoard more supplies. After all, our offensive is from the southern front and the It was launched in both directions on the northern line."

"Okay, then I will give you another three weeks." Ruprecht's answer surprised everyone, because, before, whether it was the initial battlefield on the Western Front or the Eastern Front, once the crown prince decided on the plan, Then it rarely changes again, but this time, Ruprecht's sudden change took everyone by surprise!

"Don't think too much, but I have to do some more forward-looking work during this time! Now, it's time for the native British to feel the breath of war." Ruprecht said.

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