Chapter 2439 Cruiser Planning 4

And if this level of hull is used to change the aircraft carrier, then the combat effectiveness of this level of aircraft carrier should be no less than that of Japan's Yunlong class! One of the most direct indicators of the combat effectiveness of an aircraft carrier is the size of the flight deck, so how big can the flight deck of such a first-class cruiser be? You can refer to the relationship between the hull size and deck of an independent-class aircraft carrier in history.

Historically, the hull length of a Cleveland-class cruiser was 180 meters, but after changing to an Independence-class aircraft carrier, the length of the flight deck is only 165 meters. And if an aircraft carrier is designed with reference to the hull of a German heavy cruiser, then after changing it to an aircraft carrier, how can the length of the flight deck be about 200 meters?

Do you feel that the length of the flight deck is not much different? In fact, the gap in the ability to release the aircraft is too large. After all, the aircraft needs a certain take-off distance to take off. For example, if the take-off distance of a fighter jet is 90 meters, then there is only 75 meters left on the deck of an independent-class aircraft carrier. The distance can swing the plane! So good, referring to the length of the 2nd battle aircraft, 75 meters can probably fit 8 rows of aircraft!

But what if the flight deck is extended to 200 meters? Then excluding the distance for take-off, the length that can be used to swing the plane at the back reaches 110 meters! And the length of 110 meters is not too much for 12 to 13 rows of aircraft, right? This is more than 50% higher release capability than the Independence-class aircraft carrier!

And this is only a matter of calculating the length of the aircraft carrier. If the width is calculated, the gap will be even greater. You must know that the deck width of the German heavy cruiser is 5 meters wider than that of the Independence. Since the hull is wider, the flight deck is naturally wider. It can be made wider, so if the flight deck of the independent class can accommodate 3 to 4 aircraft in each row. (Three planes are placed in a row and 4 planes are placed in a row.) Then the German aircraft carrier transformed from a heavy cruiser is not too much to place 4 to 5 planes, right? So, how many more planes does this count?

These are just the most superficial calculations, and if the calculations are more careful, for example, if the two types of aircraft carriers have the ability to release attack aircraft, then the gap will be even greater. After all, the take-off distance required for attack aircraft carrying bombs and torpedoes It will be bigger. For example, if the limit is in meters, then if you calculate according to the above principles, you can find that, without the use of catapults, the attack aircraft release rate of the Independence-class aircraft carrier is estimated to be half that of the German aircraft carrier. That's great!

What if you want to calculate the effect of the catapult? How do you say this? First of all, the catapult must also need a certain sliding distance, so the above calculation rule still works, and secondly, the release speed is slow! After all, in the environment of World War II, the speed of the aircraft's direct taxiing and take-off must be much faster than that after the ejection is completed, the catapult returns, then hooks, and then charges and ejects.

Generally speaking, the deck size of Germany’s aircraft carrier refitted with a heavy cruiser hull in the future is almost the same as that of the Japanese Wyvern-class aircraft carrier, and even exceeds it. Although the length of the flight deck is a little shorter, the width will definitely be larger. Great cut. The ability to fly can barely be called the main aircraft carrier of the fleet in history. Although it is estimated that it is far from the real giants of this plane, it is convenient to build and has a short construction period. It is an important supplement to the main aircraft carrier.

"As for light cruisers? I think the future restrictions may be mainly artillery. The restriction on tonnage will not be very large. After all, we and the Americans need to add extra tonnage to ensure the endurance of light cruisers, but other countries do not use them. They use the same Tonnage to build more light cruisers, so countries such as France, Italy, and Japan will certainly accept restrictions on artillery calibers without getting too entangled in displacement."

"Before, according to Admiral Su Xiong's design standards for future ocean-going light cruisers,

I think there is still merit. With a displacement of 10,000 tons, it is equipped with 10 to 12 6-inch cannons, and takes into account certain soft indicators. said Hipper.

On the issue of light cruisers, the top management of the German High Seas Fleet is relatively consistent. Have a correct understanding of the tonnage and armament of light cruisers. According to Scheer's previous idea, after the heavy cruiser is settled, the light cruiser is a matter of minutes. However, at this time, Rod Hack finally spoke, and his first sentence made Hipper a little uncomfortable. .

"As the commander of the Aircraft Carrier Squadron of the High Seas Fleet, I think that the Aircraft Carrier Squadron also needs to be assigned an independent cruiser unit, and the cruisers assigned to the Aircraft Carrier Squadron must also have super air defense capabilities. And these warships also need to occupy a part of the cruiser construction share. "Rod Huck said.

"If this is the case, our cruiser may be very nervous." Hipper frowned and said. The current rights of the High Seas Fleet and the allocation of fleet resources are as follows. Marshal Scheer is the commander-in-chief of the Navy's High Seas Fleet, and he is responsible for commanding the main force of the High Seas Fleet! These include most of the capital ships, almost all cruisers without missions, destroyers, submarine forces, and auxiliary ships. Earl Spey is the chief of staff of the German High Seas Fleet, and he is responsible for assisting Scheer in managing the entire High Seas Fleet.

The fast fleet commanded by Marshal Hipper is also the fleet with the highest level of combat readiness in the high seas fleet. In addition to performing combat readiness duties, he is also responsible for the fleet's ocean-going cruises and handling emergencies. His fleet generally has 5 Up to 6 capital ships may have an aircraft carrier. There are independent light cruiser detachments and ocean-going destroyer detachments.

Su Xiong was the first commander of the German aid fleet. If the United States and Germany reached an agreement to start a war, he would take the first main fleet to the United States. His fleet consists of battleships only, and all other auxiliary battleships are provided by the US military. Of course, the U.S. Navy also has a German submarine force, but these submarines are not under the control of Su Xiong. After all, Su Xiong does not understand submarine warfare... At some point, the positions of Su Xiong and Hipper may be exchanged. After all, Su Xiong must have more experience in ocean warfare. And Hipper is better than Su Xiong in the decisive battle of the medium-sized fleet...

As for why Hipper was not allowed to serve as the first commander of the German Aid Fleet to the United States? To a certain extent, this is because Su Xiong and the Japanese navy have fought many times, and they are more experienced. On the other hand, it is to avoid embarrassment. What about the salute? The supreme commander of the U.S. Navy is Admiral Benson. Hipper is the Admiral of the Navy.... However, Hipper is a guest army, and Admiral Benson is the supreme commander of the United States-Germany Fleet, so this matter is embarrassing.

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