Chapter 1011 Target, Indian Ocean (Second update, please subscribe)
On the blue South China Sea, an aircraft carrier was sailing on the sea at full speed. Suddenly, two F1C fighter jets took off one after another. Cruise over the fleet.
This "Friendship" aircraft carrier is the largest warship in the Nanyang Navy. It is a modern modification carried out on the US-aided Essex-class "Franklin" aircraft carrier, from sloping decks to steam catapults .
After completing the modernization and modification, the "Friendship" aircraft carrier can definitely be regarded as one of the most powerful aircraft carriers in the world.
On the deck, F1C fighter jets are lined up in the parking area with their folding wings. There are also more than a dozen A1 Skyraider attack aircraft. However, the most conspicuous presence on the deck is a few S2 search engines. It is an anti-submarine aircraft. This twin-engine aircraft is very conspicuous among the other aircraft.
At this time, the service personnel on the deck were rushing back and forth. An S2 carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft was crouching quietly on the ejection track. Its propeller had rotated to its maximum speed. The pilot was staring at the sky ahead, ready to go.
As the command center issued the order, with the help of the steam catapult, an invisible force violently pushed the S2 carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft into the sky. In an instant, under the powerful thrust, the S2 carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft quickly took off like an arrow.
After the anti-submarine aircraft took off, the deck was still busy. Although this was just a routine fleet anti-submarine training, for the fleet, training is actual combat.
At the same time, in the chief of staff's room on the ship, the air was lively and tense for a while. Tian Jinxiong, wearing a navy uniform, held a chart in his hand and looked at the sand table, but said nothing. Hair, brows showing a confused look.
Although the name Tatsuo is not very famous, as a naturalized citizen, he also has a Japanese name - Mizuo Fuchida. Yes, he is the guy who formulated the plan to attack Pearl Harbor.
After the war, he worked in the Second Demobilization Province, the former Naval Ministry Historical Investigation Department, under the leadership of the Allied General Headquarters, responsible for the compilation and research of war materials.
In 1949, he was hired by the Black Knight Company to assist in the training of the Nanyang Navy - in fact, the training of the Nanyang Navy's aircraft carrier force was largely taught by these former Japanese naval officers.
As naval consultants, these people made great contributions to the construction of the Nanyang Navy. After all, before this, Nanyang did not know how to use aircraft carriers at all. It was thanks to these people that Nanyang developed step by step from a novice in the navy.
Although the Nanyang Navy has already mastered the technology of using aircraft carriers in combat, Tian Jinxiong still serves the navy as a naval consultant.
"Consultant Zhang."
Tian Jinxiong spoke.
“Should we engage in air combat or bomb the airport first?”
“Yes!”
Staff Zhang Yunhai took a breath and immediately asserted:
< br>"I want to carry out the bombing first. After all, our goal is not only to teach the Egyptians a lesson, but also to occupy and control the entire canal."
Although Nanyang's involvement in the canal crisis is still secret to outsiders, they have already begun formulating combat plans long ago.
"That's true...but for bombing, our strength is still somewhat insufficient."
Tian Jinxiong said in an embarrassed tone.
“Yes, the problem is right here.”
Staff Zhang Yunhai replied, then pointed to the map and said:
"According to the nature of the mission, we will arrive at the Red Sea on E-Day, then cause trouble, bomb the Egyptian Air Force airport and land targets, and at the same time cover the troops to complete the occupation of Suez City, thereby controlling the entire canal. And we will use it to carry out bombing attacks There are only 22 aircraft, but there are many ground targets that need to be bombed! Well, if the "Katsuragi" does not participate in the operation, it will be difficult for us to handle it. "
Tian Jinxiong smiled bitterly and said: < br>
"With only one aircraft carrier, it is of course difficult to handle! I have long said that the Nanyang Navy needs at least 4 aircraft carriers to safeguard Nanyang's maritime interests. But now there are only two, "Katsuragi" In cooperating with the actions of the US military, we are the only ones left here. "This is the helplessness of being an ally of the US military. We always need to cooperate with the actions of the US military. After all, Nanyang has taken a lot of money and things from the United States. This ship. The aircraft carrier is also assisted by the United States. In this case, it is simply normal to cooperate with the Americans.
This also caused the navy to be unable to mobilize all its strength in the next operation, so it had the current troubles.
Zhang Yunhai said directly:
"Even if the "Katsugi" is here, it doesn't make much sense. Its tonnage is too small and the number of carrier-based aircraft is too few! It is used as an amphibious assault ship It is appropriate. As an aircraft carrier, it has lost its meaning now."
"That's true."
Although he is not a Nanyang naval officer, as a naval consultant, he is very important to the navy. He is still very familiar with combat missions, and he is very clear about the mission objectives of the Nanyang Navy.
It is not a naval confrontation with the Soviets. Although the main combat mission of the Nanyang Navy is to cooperate with the allies in maritime operations during the war, in fact, the core of the Nanyang Navy's mission is to ensure its own maritime transportation. , to protect overseas trade.
Because of this, in his view, Nanyang needs four aircraft carrier battle groups to be able to complete this task.
Just like now, just to carry out combat missions in the Suez Canal requires at least two aircraft carriers, but the Navy only has two aircraft carriers, and one is currently performing missions.
“Oh, we all know that we need four aircraft carriers, but now, the new aircraft carrier is still being designed. In terms of power, the top military officials are still arguing. Out of caution, they hope that it will be launched immediately. Build conventionally powered aircraft carriers to meet the current needs of the navy. The other side believes that Nanyang's navy has limited military expenditures and should directly build nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. However, nuclear submarines have not yet been put into service, and the large nuclear reactors needed on aircraft carriers are still being designed. Among them, as a result, everything is delayed, and the aircraft carrier... can only be based on the present."
For Nanyang, which has always been committed to the world's leading technology level, building nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. It's almost an inevitable choice.
However, its technical complexity can be imagined. This technological leadership also directly affects the navy's armaments.
Not just aircraft carriers, but even ordinary warships, because the top brass of the Navy believe that gas turbines have more development prospects, the design and construction of corresponding warships have been affected to a certain extent.
As a naval officer, Zhang Yunhai naturally complained about this.
“They always want the most advanced, but the most advanced things always take time to wait. Well, some people say that we can afford to wait because there is no war, but they will never tell you , war will break out at any time. "
This is the reality they need to face.
On the surface, Nanyang believes that the world will be in long-term peace in the future. But war is inevitable.
Just like now, although Egypt is very far away from Nanyang, Nanyang has already participated in it, but this is still confidential and is not known to the outside world.
“However, if there is only one aircraft carrier, the combat effect will definitely not be good. After all, the number of aircraft is too small, and it is not easy to ensure air rights.”
Wry smile After a moment, Zhang Yunhai said:
“We are performing this mission together with the British, and what we need now is to go all out to complete it.”
“Aviation Staff Officer, the commander is looking for you! ”
Just then the messenger entered the staff room. Soon, Zhang Yunhai received the order from the commander!
"The fleet entered the Indian Ocean for training!... It seems that there is going to be a war!"
He couldn't help shouting and frowned.
(End of this chapter)