Chapter 1072 Air Power

Whether the combat effectiveness of an aircraft carrier is strong or not depends not only on the performance of the aircraft carrier itself, but more on the performance of the carrier-based aircraft. The carrier-based aircraft used by the German Navy is basically the naval version of the Air Force.

For example, the current main fighter of the German Navy is the carrier-based version of the BF-109 fighter, and the bomber is the carrier-based version of the Stuka dive bomber. Even the torpedo planes were improved on the basis of the Stuka bombers. The advantage of this is that it can guarantee the performance of the navy's carrier-based aircraft, and at the same time, it can save a lot of design funds. Even in parts, a large proportion can be used in common, thereby further reducing costs. At the same time, it can also reduce the pressure on logistical supplies during wartime.

In another time and space, although the weapons of the German army are very advanced, they are also very sophisticated. This also means that the manufacture of these weapons and equipment requires greater costs and more man-hours. In addition, the difficulty of repair and maintenance is also very large.

Therefore, Qin Tian required that the weapons of the German army in this time and space must meet the two elements of simplicity and reliability. In this way, not only can mass production be carried out in large quantities, but also the cost can be reduced. The difficulty of maintenance can also be greatly reduced. This is of great help in improving the soft power of the German army.

Whether it is a tank, an aircraft, or a warship, it is necessary to uphold this design concept. In this way, the weapons and equipment of the German army can be made simpler and more practical, and at the same time more reliable and powerful.

After participating in the launching ceremony of the "Zeus" aircraft carrier, Qin Tian went to a nearby base to watch the naval aviation air show. A team of carrier-based BF-109 fighter jets performed an aerial combat performance. Another fleet of carrier-based Stuka dive bombers and torpedo planes launched an attack on the target ship at sea.

When the heavy aviation armor-piercing shells dropped by these dive bombers and the heavy aviation torpedoes dropped by the torpedo planes hit the target ship. Amidst the violent explosion and flames, the target ship was torn apart and sank into the sea.

Although, this is just a live ammunition attack drill. However, the combat effectiveness of the German Navy's carrier-based aircraft force can be seen from this. The heavy aviation armor-piercing shells dropped by dive bombers weighed 500 kilograms. Moreover, each dive bomber carried two such heavy aviation armor-piercing bombs. It's just that when the first aviation armor-piercing projectile was launched, it could not dive at a large angle. In other words, the dive height needs to be further improved. Otherwise, it would be impossible to change out of the dive course, resulting in a plane crash and death. Only after the first bomb is dropped and the weight is reduced can the second bomb be able to dive at a large angle, thereby increasing the hit rate.

Although, this design method is a bit wasteful, because the hit rate of the first bomb is not high. However, when attacking large surface ships such as ground targets or aircraft carriers, the hit rate can undoubtedly be guaranteed. In that case, a dive bomber carrying two bombs must be more powerful than a dive bomber carrying one bomb. After all, when fighting at sea, it takes a lot of time to return to your own aircraft carrier to reload the bombs after dropping the bombs. In naval battles, fighter planes are fleeting, and it is necessary to grasp the fighter planes as much as possible. In that case, the possibility of the Imperial Navy's victory can be greatly improved.

"The Air Force's FW-190 fighter jet is expected to be mass-produced soon. How is the development progress of the Navy's FW-190 fighter jet?" Qin Tian asked.

The FW-190 fighter jet of the Air Force is more advanced in performance than the BF-109 fighter jet. After the Air Force's model was finalized, the Navy also began to develop a carrier version on this basis.

"Your Majesty, the naval version of the FW-190 fighter jet is slightly behind in development progress. It is expected to wait until the next year before it can be mass-produced. It is estimated that the second batch of 'Lord God-class' aircraft carriers can use the carrier-based FW-190 fighter jet ’” Marshal Raeder said.

Qin Tian nodded. Compared with the American carrier-based aircraft in the same period, the German Navy's carrier-based aircraft was undoubtedly much more advanced. If a war breaks out between the navies of the two sides, the battle will definitely show a one-sided situation. The carrier-based aircraft force of the German Navy will gain an overwhelming advantage. In this case, even if the U.S. Navy frantically equips more new aircraft carriers, but the carrier-based aircraft is not good, they will not be able to defeat the German Navy and take the command of the sea away from the German Navy.

Qin Tian's inspection of the navy only stopped at the local fleet. The home port of the Atlantic Fleet is in the Azores, the home port of the Mediterranean Fleet is in Gibraltar, and the home port of the Indian Ocean Fleet is in Mumbai, India. It is expected to move to Diego Garcia in the future so that the Imperial Navy can further strengthen its control over the Indian Ocean. At the same time, your own safety can also be guaranteed. The home port of the Pacific Fleet is in Singapore.

Qin Tian didn't have that much time to inspect the fleet stationed overseas. Especially now that the international situation is becoming more and more tense, for the sake of Qin Tian's safety, if he wants to leave the country, the ministers will strongly oppose it.

Therefore, after inspecting the local fleet, Qin Tian returned directly to Berlin to inspect the air force.

At the Air Force Base outside Berlin, the Air Force's most advanced FW-190 fighter jet is undergoing its final test flight before mass production. Basically, the model has been determined. In the previous test flight, the defects have been found almost.

"Your Majesty, this fighter is close to being finalized. It is expected that it will be ready for mass production next month. Compared with the BF-109 fighter, the FW-190 fighter has a great advantage in terms of maximum speed and endurance. Improvement. In addition, we also replaced the 12.7 aviation machine gun on the nose with a 20mm cannon. In order to further enhance the attack capability of the fighter. However, after the replacement of the cannon, the amount of ammunition loaded is limited and cannot carry out continuous attacks Air Marshal Albert Catherine, Air Force Minister, smiled.

Before the outbreak of the war, if the Luftwaffe was able to equip FW-190 fighter jets, it meant that they would have more powerful air power. In this regard, other countries will not be able to compete with the Luftwaffe.

Qin Tian put down the binoculars in his hand, and the performance of the FW-190 fighter jets in the sky was indeed very pleasing to the eye. Whether it is climbing, diving, or hovering, it is very good. Compared with the clumsy American fighter, it is undoubtedly much more advanced. This also means that in this regard, Germany is still in a leading position. In future air battles, the possibility of Germany gaining air supremacy will undoubtedly be even greater.