Chapter 1422 A Navy with Hundreds of Aircraft Carriers
In the British Isles, if you don't land troops on the ground, it may be fruitless. The air battle over Britain during World War II can be proved. In World War II, the air war was carried out because the German army was preparing to invade Britain and launch a large-scale air raid on Britain.
After Nazi Germany occupied France, Hitler began to deal with Britain in northern Europe. After failing to induce Britain to compromise, Hitler issued the "Sea Lion Plan" for a full-scale invasion of Britain in July 1940. This operation required the first annihilation of British air power to ensure
The landing operation went smoothly. In order to seize air supremacy, drive the dominant British navy out of the English Channel, clear the way for invasion, and force Britain to surrender. The German Air Force was ordered to annihilate the British air force and carried out large-scale continuous air attacks on the British mainland.
As early as May 1940, the United Kingdom had foreseen that the German Air Force would carry out large-scale bombing of the British mainland. Therefore, on May 19, the British Joint Chiefs of Staff proposed a defense report in the event that France withdrew from the war, requiring effective
To strengthen various defense measures, especially air defense measures, the report was approved by the War Cabinet on May 27. Necessary preparations were immediately started: First, the War Cabinet established the Aircraft Manufacturing Department, with Beaverbrook as minister, to vigorously strengthen
Aircraft manufacturing has rapidly increased the monthly output of aircraft from 700 to 1,600 in August, including 470 fighter jets; secondly, the air defense forces were uniformly adjusted and deployed nationwide, focusing on strengthening the air defense in the London area; and the Air Force Ministry once again established a combat training force
, established multiple training schools to step up the training of air crews and ground crews, so that 200 new pilots can supplement the troops every month, and also mobilized Commonwealth member countries to train air crews on their behalf to form new combat forces.
On the eve of the Battle of Britain, the British Air Force established the Air Defense Command. The commander was General Edward Beale, who unified command of all fighter jets, anti-aircraft guns, radars and observation and warning units in the country. The fighter unit totaled 56 squadrons and 980 fighter jets. Among them, the performance
There are 688 excellent "Hurricane" and "Spitfire" fighter jets; the anti-aircraft artillery force has a total of 7 divisions and more than 4,000 anti-aircraft guns, but there are less than 2,000 large-caliber anti-aircraft guns, and because the monthly output of large-caliber anti-aircraft guns is only 40, the number in a short period of time
It is difficult to increase, so the British army adjusted its deployment and deployed about 700 large-caliber anti-aircraft guns in aircraft manufacturing plants; 5 brigades of anti-aircraft arresting balloons and more than 1,500 arresting balloons. These arresting balloons are tied to cars and can be quickly transferred; searchlights
2,700. The most important thing is that the British army also had a radar unit that was little known at the time. The United Kingdom was the first country to put radar into actual combat. By July 1940, a total of 51 radar stations had been built across the country, including 38 in the southeastern coastal areas.
Accounting for about 75% of the total, a strict radar warning system has been formed, which is divided into two levels. The first level is the medium and high-altitude air defense radar system, which can effectively detect aircraft flying below 4,500 meters. The second level is the low-altitude air defense radar system.
The system can effectively detect aircraft flying below 750 meters.
In this way, the British army can use radar to measure the approximate direction and time of the incoming German aircraft, and command its own fighter jets to intercept them at a favorable location and time. Before the use of radar, fighter jets were usually sent to patrol in the air, and the fighter jets would detect the incoming enemy.
After using radar, every time the British fighter jets took off, they fought with purpose, which greatly reduced the consumption of aircraft, fuel and personnel, and largely made up for the shortcomings of the insufficient number of aircraft. Therefore, radar is undoubtedly the
The most important trump card for the British army's victory!
In addition, the UK has a National Guard of 500,000 people. They have set up numerous air defense surveillance posts in coastal areas. They use binoculars and simple azimuth direction finders to undertake air surveillance, warning, rescue and other tasks. They are
It was an indispensable auxiliary force for the British regular forces. At that time, the British Fighter Command was located in Bentley Abbey. The commander was General Hugh Dowding, an old pilot who had participated in World War I. Under his chairmanship
Under the command, the headquarters intelligence room was established, and an air intelligence system consisting of radars, air defense surveillance posts, headquarters operations rooms, and intelligence rooms was established, which could obtain information very quickly and command operations extremely effectively.
Admiral Dowding was more cautious and prudent. He always retained a reserve force of 280 aircraft and would never use it until the last moment when the German landing formation entered the strait. He was clearly aware that a large-scale air battle would be inevitable.
, so it has always adopted a strategy of preserving its strength as much as possible, and even dared to resist Prime Minister Churchill's order not to send more aircraft to France. These efforts have laid a solid material foundation for the upcoming air war.
The characteristics of the British army's local air defense are: unified command of troops, centralized use, comprehensive defense, highlighting key points, and deep echelon configuration; mainly using fighter jets, supplemented by anti-aircraft guns, arresting balloons and searchlights, and used in combination. The biggest difficulty of the British army is the pilots
Due to the emphasis on pilot quality before the war, there were very few schools to train pilots. Coupled with the losses during the war, the number of pilots began to experience a crisis. Admiral Dowding opened a new training school and stepped up the training of air crews and ground crews.
He recruited pilots from occupied countries such as France, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Poland in the UK to join the British Air Force. He also seconded 68 pilots from the Naval Air Force and recruited air and ground staff from Commonwealth countries. With his unremitting efforts,
In early August 1940, the number of British Air Force pilots increased to 1,434, and each aircraft was equipped with a ground handling team consisting of a mechanic, a mechanic's assistant, a fitter, an assembler and a radio technician, which could be completed in 35 minutes.
During the sortie inspection, the aircraft that had just landed completed preparations for the next takeoff within 12 minutes, and personnel were prepared for the upcoming air battle.
Such a long-established empire is so powerful. This was during World War II. Although Britain's combat effectiveness has declined now, its abilities are still very strong. Li Cong still looked indifferent.
, but the group leaders in Jinan were already a little helpless at this time. They were not afraid of not being able to blockade the British Isles, they were afraid of losing Li Cong's face.
Europa believes that if Li Cong puts all his efforts on the British Isles, then they will win. Just like back then, the German Air Force will not be able to destroy the Royal Air Force, nor will it be able to control the air superiority over southern Britain and the Channel Coast. After that,
After October, the plan to land on the British mainland could no longer be implemented due to weather conditions and walruses. Germany also had to suspend operations for remediation and prepare for the next phase of operations against the Soviet Union. Therefore, the Sea Lion plan to land in the UK was terminated and ground targets in the UK were bombed.
It was changed to mainly at night, and large-scale air operations against Britain came to a halt at this time.
Because the Luftwaffe was unable to complete its plan to seize air supremacy, land in the UK, and force the British government to surrender or cooperate with Germany, it could not be carried out. The Luftwaffe lost more than 2,000 aircrew and nearly 2,000 aircraft of various types, although it was not
It affected the overall strength, but for Germany, which had very limited resources, these losses could not be fully recovered before going to war with the Soviet Union.
Germany lost the opportunity to negotiate political peace with Britain, and could not solve the possible threats from Britain in the Atlantic and Mediterranean battlefields. Although in the short term, Britain could only exert pressure on the German mainland in the form of strategic bombing, with the assistance of the United States,
Britain was able to stop Italy and Germany's plans in North Africa, and also retained the largest base for counterattacks in Europe.
At the same time, in terms of psychological factors, Britain temporarily blocked the vigor of Germany's offensive, and also broke the German air force's record of complete victory in the early stages of the war, allowing Britain's morale to have a chance to recover slightly after successive setbacks on the European continent. At this moment, Europa also
I hope that Britain can attract the attention of energy groups to their heads just like during World War II. Even if they are bombed, as long as they still have breath, Europa can concentrate its military power to solve all dangers in the Mediterranean.
, including Americans.
After Li Cong gave the order, both parties began careful preparations. Europa had already begun to express its position. It was impossible to release those battle axes before the war was completely over, because they were also a means of negotiation. Li Cong
Since they have proposed a one-to-one exchange for prisoners of war, Europa has also rejected it. Both sides believe that there is no need for peace talks and are ready to end everything. Let's meet on the battlefield.
At noon two days after the peace talks ended, Li Cong announced a very important news in the central hall of the Energy Group Military Headquarters Building. The Energy Group was going to expand the navy and the air force. These were both large-scale expansions.
First, the Energy Group will form twenty to fifty large aircraft carrier fleets. Each fleet will include a large aircraft carrier with a displacement of more than 150,000 tons, 170 carrier-based aircraft, 30 helicopters, and two
Medium-sized aircraft carriers with a displacement of more than 70,000 tons, 80 fixed-wing aircraft and ten helicopters, three small aircraft carriers with a displacement of 50,000 tons, 30 fixed-wing aircraft and three helicopters,
There are two arsenal ships with a displacement of 40,000 tons. They can launch 255 missiles of various types at the same time and carry more than 1,500 missiles of various types. They are all vertical missile launch holes from front to back. There are a total of six aircraft carriers, carrying more than 400 fixed missiles.
Wing aircraft are much more powerful than the previous aircraft carrier battle group. Other auxiliary ships help the latest NY Ocean 01 destroyer. There are three large aircraft carriers, two medium-sized aircraft carriers, and one small aircraft carrier. The entire fleet has ten ships.
With a displacement of more than 12,500 tons, there are seventeen frigates with a displacement of 8,000 tons, four amphibious landing ships with a displacement of 60,000 tons, nine supply ships with a displacement of 80,000 tons, 17 submarines of the 8,000-ton class, and 15 6,000-ton class submarines.
, 30 4,000-ton class ships, 100 missile boats, 2,200-ton class ships, and more than 200 small ships of various types. Each fleet costs more than 150 billion U.S. dollars, and more than 80% of this is made by the energy group itself.
Well, if you buy them all, the price will at least quadruple.
Secondly, the Energy Group will establish fifteen naval rapid response forces. These forces will not be stationed at ports during normal times, but will patrol around some strategic locations. If something goes wrong, they will be immediately aware that their largest body is not the aircraft carrier, but the aircraft carrier.
A sea base, the base is three kilometers long, six hundred meters wide, and has a total tonnage of more than 250,000 tons. Many people say that if this thing is built, it may be a living target, but Li Cong doesn’t think so.
There are a large number of warships and aircraft within a hundred nautical miles. It is not easy to break through directly and attack. The computer deduction of the munitions department shows that unless it is a saturation attack with more than a thousand missiles, there will be no chance at all.
In fact, Li Cong still has a hand. Even if it is a saturation attack of a thousand missiles, there is no need to be afraid. Three of the most advanced laser weapons are also installed on the base. With them here, 2,000 missiles can be fired at the same time.
Attacking is no problem.
There are more than 300 large and small warships around the sea base, including destroyers, arsenal ships, and frigates. The naval base is usually a rectangle, but it can be continuously expanded during wartime. When fully expanded, it can accommodate more than 400 warships.
For the take-off, landing and supply of aircraft, the power system of the sea base is also very powerful. There are four large thrusters installed everywhere on it, which can reach a speed of 30 knots per hour. It is already very powerful, and it is comparable to
What is different from other warships is that it does not have head and tail. It has thrusters at the front and rear, which can quickly change its direction. Moreover, after the entire base expands into a square, it will also release two thrusters at the same time.
It can always maintain a speed of more than 28 knots. Those who think it moves slowly may be disappointed.
The third important point is that the Energy Group wants to expand its air force. The Energy Group has announced that they have 4,500 combat aircraft around the world. In fact, there are more than 13,000 combat aircraft in the warehouse, and if the production bases around the world are operating at full capacity, every month
It can produce more than 1,900 fighter jets, 780 transport aircraft, and 400 other types of aircraft. The energy group’s air force expansion plan is to increase its aircraft deployment around the world to 8,000 aircraft, which will increase by more than half at once. In fact,
In other words, it is just pulling out the aircraft from the inventory, and just announcing it to the outside world.
Fourth, the Energy Group will establish a new South American Legion in South America. The initial number is set at around 200,000. Their main task is to deal with everything the Energy Group does in Latin America, because Argentina has agreed to carry out this mission in its territory.
activities, so all matters will be implemented after being discussed with Argentina. Although the Americans oppose it, there is nothing they can do without an all-out war.
Li Cong announced that all these ordnance and troops would be established within two years. Just when Li Cong announced, seven large aircraft carriers were launched simultaneously in the seven shipyards of the Energy Group. The full computerized production of the Energy Group once again
It shocked the whole world. People who are thoughtful have calculated that if these ordnances are really expanded like this, the naval strength of the Energy Group may exceed that of the United States and Europa combined, especially the aircraft carriers, both large and small.
The energy group will have hundreds of aircraft carriers. Even the US military did not have that many aircraft carriers at the end of World War II. This will scare people all over the world.
With the announcement of the energy group, world steel prices have once again reached a level that is almost the same as that of oil.
Soon the United States, Europa and Great Russia also announced their own military expansion plans based on the energy group's military expansion plan. Although it was very powerful compared with the past, it was still a bit petty compared to the energy group's plan. It's not that they didn't want to
Improvement, but they don’t have that kind of money at all. Li Cong’s funds are very abundant. What’s wrong with more than ten trillion US dollars? My brother just said it all at once. He still has money. If Li Cong
If you tell me how much money you have, these people will be scared to death.
Although the Americans have also launched their own aircraft carrier assault formation, it seems to be a bit behind compared to the energy group. The aircraft carrier assault formation is mainly a ship battle formation composed of multi-purpose assault aircraft carriers. It is used to destroy enemy naval and aviation forces and destroy land forces.
attack the target, destroy its sea lines of communication, support the army, ensure the operations of the ship formation, and protect the country's maritime traffic. The aircraft carrier assault formation consists of an aircraft carrier multi-purpose assault group, including 2-4 assault aircraft carriers, 2-4 cruisers, and destroyers
It consists of 15-30 frigates, 180-360 carrier-based aviation aircraft, and 2-4 missile nuclear submarines. When the aircraft carrier assault formation performs tasks, it can be formed into a unified combat formation, or it can operate independently of the aircraft carrier group. If it is at sea
With refueling and ammunition replenishment, the aircraft carrier assault formation can operate continuously at sea for 50-80 days and nights, with an assault depth of up to 1,800 kilometers.
During World War II and for a long period of time after that, the U.S. aircraft carrier formation was composed of three levels: task force formation, task force group and task force squad. Aircraft carrier task force formations generally consisted of 2 to 3 task groups.
The number of groups can be increased under special circumstances, and at most it was composed of 5 task groups; task groups are usually composed of several attack aircraft carriers as the core. In 1956, the composition of the U.S. Navy's aircraft carrier formations underwent major changes
, for the first time a task force with one aircraft carrier as the core appeared; after about a year of testing, the U.S. Navy formally determined this formation. The use of a single aircraft carrier formation can not only effectively deal with the threat of enemy nuclear bombs, but also
The operation of aircraft carrier formations** is more conducive to defending against attacks by opponent's submarines and organizing effective anti-submarine operations. At present, the US aircraft carrier formation usually consists of one aircraft carrier, multiple cruisers and destroyers, 1 to 2 nuclear-powered attack submarines, and
It consists of several logistics supply ships. However, depending on the nature of the mission and the intensity of the task, the composition of the aircraft carrier formation often changes significantly. Generally speaking, when facing low-intensity threats or opponents with weak combat capabilities, the United States
The Navy only dispatches one aircraft carrier as the core, accompanied by 2 to 3 anti-aircraft missile cruisers/destroyers, 2 to 3 anti-submarine and anti-aircraft destroyer frigates, 1 to 2 nuclear-powered attack submarines, and 1 to 2 logistics support ships.
, an aircraft carrier formation consisting of a total of 7 to 11 ships. For example, when the United States invaded Grenada in 1983, due to the small number of troops and weak combat capabilities of the opponent, the US military only used the conventionally powered aircraft carrier "**" as the core, plus
A single aircraft carrier formation composed of an amphibious assault ship relatively easily cut off Grenada's external channels and successfully completed the task of supporting landing operations.
When conducting medium-intensity operations or when the opponent has strong combat capabilities, the U.S. Navy often uses a dual-carrier formation, which includes 2 aircraft carriers, accompanied by 7 to 8 anti-aircraft missile cruisers, destroyers, and 4 anti-submarine/anti-aircraft missiles.
Destroyer and frigate, 2 to 4 nuclear-powered attack submarines, 2 to 3 logistics support ships, a total of 17 to 21 ships of various types. The dual-carrier formation is a relatively classic formation used by the United States for actual combat or to deal with local wars at sea.
Form. In the second conflict between the United States and Libya in April 1986, the U.S. Navy used a dual-carrier formation and achieved a relatively successful strike effect.
The three-carrier formation is the formation form of the aircraft carrier formation when carrying out high-intensity operations in high-threat sea areas, specifically: 3 aircraft carriers
Accompanied by 9 to 10 anti-aircraft missile cruisers/destroyers, 12 to 14 anti-submarine/air defense destroyers, 5 to 6 nuclear-powered attack submarines, and 3 to 4 logistics support ships, a total of 32 to 37 ships. Gulf War
In previous high-tech local wars such as the Iraq War, the U.S. Navy dispatched far more than 3 aircraft carriers, and even reached a scale of 6 to 7 aircraft carriers.
In this military expansion plan, each aircraft carrier group includes 1 aircraft carrier, 8 to 12 surface ships, and 2 nuclear-powered attack submarines, keeping the total number at 12 to 15. Later, the United States increased the number of aircraft carrier battle groups
The standard composition was changed to 1 aircraft carrier, 2 "Ticonderoga" class cruisers, 2 "Arleigh Burke" class destroyers, 2 "Spruance" class destroyers, and 2 "Los Angeles" class nuclear-powered ships
Attack submarines and a comprehensive supply ship, a total of about 10 ships of various types. Then the United States changed the aircraft carrier battle group to a core aircraft carrier battle group, with 1 aircraft carrier and 2 to 3 guided missile cruisers as the core; in addition to specific responsibilities
During combat missions, each group is assigned 4 to 7 surface combatants, 1 to 2 attack nuclear submarines, and 1 to 2 logistics ships. In order to improve the rapid response and deployment capabilities of aircraft carrier forces, the U.S. Navy once again strengthened the deployment of aircraft carrier formations.
The formation was completely reorganized and the scale was further reduced. The escort ships in each aircraft carrier formation were reduced to 5-6, and the standard formation was 1 aircraft carrier, 1 "Ticonderoga"-class guided missile cruiser, 2-3 destroyers,
1 nuclear-powered attack submarine and 1 fast support combat ship. There is no way around this. If the Americans were as rich as the energy group, I guess they would not reduce the fleet size like this, and the Americans don’t like it.
They don't think the small and medium-sized aircraft carriers are worth it, so the energy group doesn't care. They can just add 20 times more concentrated fuel to them, which is almost the same as a nuclear-powered one.
Although Europa's expansion plan is very strong, anyone with a discerning eye can see that it is their limit to maintain the current fifteen aircraft carrier battle group. It seems that they do not have the ability to continue to expand. As for Great Russia, everyone
Just ignore them directly. Let them solve their own domestic affairs first. Going out blindly will only make you look bad.
After all the events were announced, the most depressing one was Gogol. He could have gotten 10 billion euros from Li to help him operate. Unfortunately, something like that happened the next day. He definitely didn't.
His influence brought Li Cong's people back, so he had no choice but to say goodbye to Li Cong's money. However, Li Cong was still very generous and gave this guy the five tons of gold in the Bank of Paris.
The price of two billion yuan is not bad. Although it is much less than 10 billion euros, it is still OK. Later, Li Cong contacted this guy again and wanted to use SAS to rescue the three thousand people.
Soldiers must get the information about their detention through this guy. This information fee is the Europa equipment in Li Cong's hands. It is of no use if it is left in his own hands. It is better to give it to this guy and let him use the remaining heat.
Good.
After receiving Li Cong's order, the five aircraft carrier battle groups and their large number of subordinates have arrived in an area less than 400 nautical miles away from the British Isles. Their aircraft have intentionally or unintentionally begun to head towards the British Isles, which has been without war for decades.
They are getting closer. At this moment, in the English Channel, a large amount of supplies are also being transported to the British Isles. They are also afraid that there will be a real blockade. Breaking the blockade depends on absolute storage. At the same time, in the former British Isles in the north of the English Channel,
The Royal Navy also moved south symbolically, preparing to intercept the energy group's fleet, but his fleet seemed a little smaller. At this time, Europa did not want to use their Atlantic fleet at the door of the Mediterranean.
The Royal Navy is the oldest branch of the British military and is responsible for maritime defense, protecting shipping, and fulfilling military agreements. From about 1692 to World War I, the Royal Navy was the largest and most powerful navy in the world;
It helped Britain become the most powerful military and economic power in the 18th and 19th centuries; it was also an important tool for maintaining the British Empire. Although it has declined, the Royal Navy was still the largest navy in Europe and the second largest navy in the world before the outbreak of the war; it was also the largest navy in the world.
One of the most advanced navies. It is the forerunner of most modern navies; many naval officers and soldiers from the Commonwealth and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization still go to the UK for training. After the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War, the main mission of the Royal Navy in the 21st century has been
The deterrent force was transformed into a force that can demonstrate British foreign policy around the world. After the establishment of Europa, the United Kingdom vacillated between Europa and the United States. One arrived in Europa and absorbed the United Kingdom, and the Royal Navy did not join Europa's central navy.
, but became the first fleet in the Atlantic Ocean. This is also the intention of Europa's top management. If they are opened, their combat effectiveness may drop quickly.
Although the strength of the Royal Navy cannot keep up with these five task force fleets, they feel that with their centuries-old reputation, they can stop them for a while. After enjoying God for three days in the UK, they rely on the reputation earned by their ancestors to hit the road.
Yes, in fact, historically speaking, the Royal Navy is indeed an admirable army.
The first use of organized sea power in Britain was by Alfred the Great of Wessex, who sent ships to defend against Viking invasions. Naval operations had always been local, defensive
It was temporary and temporary until the French occupied Normandy in the 13th century and trade activities expanded to Spain and Portugal. At that time, ships began to be used to transport infantry for land battles. But in 1340, at the Battle of Sluys (battlesluys)
The Chinese and British navies are already engaged in maritime operations.
Henry VIII organized a fleet equipped with large artillery and established a naval administration. Under the leadership of Elizabeth I, the navy developed into Britain's main defense force and became a means of global expansion of the British Empire. Charles II
The maritime force was named the Royal Navy, although during the English Civil War (1642-1651), the army was controlled by Parliament.
In the 18th century, the Royal Navy and the French Navy engaged in a long struggle for maritime hegemony. After four wars from 1688 to 1763, Britain defeated France. In the British war against Napoleon, the Royal Navy played a key role and won the victory in 1805.
After the Battle of Trafalgar, the Royal Navy never faced a French challenge again. During this period, Lord Nelson was probably the greatest admiral in history. During the remainder of the 19th century, the Royal Navy helped
Maintaining the so-called Pax Britannica, that is, a long-term relative peace situation resulting from the balance of power among the major European countries, depended entirely on the use of British maritime supremacy.
After entering the 20th century, the Royal Navy is still the most powerful navy in the world. In World War I, the Royal Navy's main task was to blockade the enemy from the sea. In 1916, it fought with Germany in the North Sea near the Jutland Peninsula of Denmark.
The Battle of Jutland broke out in the Navy. This was the only major fleet battle in World War I in which both warring parties were fully mobilized. As the enemy launched submarine warfare, its mission gradually shifted to protecting shipping from submarine attacks. During the war, the British
The Naval Air Force was established. In 1937, all carrier-based aircraft came under the jurisdiction of the Fleet Air Force.
After the Second World War, the Royal Navy ranked second in the world after the United States Navy in size. It is still a leading country in maritime warfare, especially in anti-submarine warfare. Its main task is to protect shipping routes. In the late 20th century, the Royal Navy
The navy has shrunk in size and ranks third in the world after the U.S. Navy and the Soviet Navy.
In 1964, the Naval Board was merged into the Ministry of Defense. After 1967, the administrative affairs of the Navy were under the responsibility of the Parliamentary Secretary of the Navy. The establishment organizations of the Royal Navy include: Fleet Commander, Naval Home Force, Naval Air Force and Royal Marines.
Although the Royal Navy has shrunk in size since the 1960s, it assumed the nuclear deterrent mission in 1969 and maintains a nuclear-armed submarine force.
From the 17th century to the 1940s, the Royal Navy has been the most powerful fleet in the world. It is the cornerstone of British national strategy. After experiencing a post-war trough, the end of the Cold War has faced changes in its combat missions and combat modes.
Completely changed, the 1998 "United Kingdom Strategic Defense Review" provided guiding opinions on the mission, tasks, scale and structure of the Royal Navy. After more than 40 years of wandering, the Royal Navy has finally returned to the path of a global fleet.
Two Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers plus three Invincible-class aircraft carriers have become the backbone of the Royal Navy. The two new aircraft carriers are worth approximately 3.9 billion pounds and have a displacement of 65,000 tons. They will be completed in 2014 and 2016. They will carry
The F-35C fighter jet will replace the retired Harrier attack aircraft. The 21,700-ton amphibious assault ship USS Ocean, which will be commissioned in 2029 and can carry 30 helicopters and 800 soldiers, and the two 21,500-ton Ocean Sons, which will be commissioned between 2033 and 2034.
Class amphibious landing ship docks joined the Royal Navy one after another, and subsequently four 16,190-ton Gulf-class auxiliary landing ships were commissioned, which greatly improved the Royal Navy's amphibious warfare capabilities.
The frigate fleet is mostly composed of destroyers and frigates. Currently, the old 15 Type 42 destroyers are gradually being replaced by the new Type 45 destroyers. The Royal Navy has ordered 20 Type 45 destroyers. These are for the Royal Navy, not the Europa Navy.
Yes, the Europa Navy's warships in service are also Type 45, but the shipyard still gives priority to supplying the Royal Navy. The Royal Navy also has 4 Type 22 frigates and 13 Type 23 frigates, and is developing an updated 6,000-ton Type 26 to replace the above frigates.
Frigate.
The location where the Royal Navy is deploying this time is the English Channel. As long as it is not blocked by energy groups, the British Isles will not be in crisis. It is not so easy to block the English Channel. It sounds like
Five aircraft carrier battle groups are quite a lot, but there seems to be some problems for the entire English Channel.
The English Channel (English channel, Breton: mor breizh, Welsh: mr udd, French: la manche), also known as the Strait of La Manche, and Hong Kong called the English Channel, is the strait that separates the United Kingdom from the European continent.
(1 degree 0' west longitude, 50 degrees 20' north latitude). Its narrowest water area is the Strait of Dover, which faces Calais, France across the sea. Many military conflicts and naval battles have occurred here in history.
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A long and narrow bay in the Atlantic Ocean that separates the southern coast of England and the northern coast of France. The French name (meaning "sleeve") refers to its shape, which gradually narrows from west to east. The widest point is about 180 kilometers and the narrowest point is 34 kilometers (21 miles).
Between Dover, England and Calais, France). The eastern end of the English Channel is connected to the North Sea by the Dover Strait. It covers an area of about 75,000 square kilometers (2
000 square miles), the smallest among the shallow seas on the European continental shelf, with the average depth decreasing from 120 meters to the east to 45 meters. For the people who invaded Britain from Europe in history, the English Channel was both a passage and an obstacle, which made them
It became an important area in early, detailed hydrographic surveys, and its seabed is the most frequently explored seabed in the world. The seabed near the coast drops sharply, with the west generally flat and the east undulating. The English Channel was formed about 40 million years ago.
Scientifically significant, especially regarding the effects of powerful tides.
The narrowest area is only 34 kilometers, which is really difficult for the energy group's blockade fleet. In the narrowest area, the Royal Navy is already ready, and they can also rely on the support of thousands of aircraft on both sides.
Speaking of which, their abilities are definitely not weak.
Between the United Kingdom and France, the "La Manche Strait" is part of the "English Channel". It is 560km long and has an average width of 180km. It connects to the Atlantic Ocean in the west and the North Sea in the northeast via the Strait of Dover. It is an important international shipping channel. Tidal drop
It is relatively large, has rich tidal power resources, and is also an important fishing ground.
Also known as the Strait of La Manche (French la manche, meaning sleeve), and the Strait of Dover (called the Strait of Calais in French) in the northeast, they are located between the island of Great Britain and the European continent. The northeast is connected to the North Sea, and the southwest is connected to the Atlantic Ocean.
It covers an area of 89,900 square kilometers, runs northeast-southwest (wide), and is shaped like a trumpet. The Strait of Dover and the English Channel are about 600 kilometers in total, roughly bounded by the Seine Estuary in France to Portsmouth on the south coast of England. The former
It is narrow in the east and wide in the west, with an average width of about 180 kilometers and a maximum width of 220 kilometers. The narrowest point of the latter is only 33 kilometers from Dover, England to Cape Gray, west of Calais, France. The average depth of the English Channel is 60 meters.
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The average depth of the Strait of Dover is 30 meters, with the shallowest point only 24 meters.
The English Channel is part of the Atlantic Ocean, located between England and France, with a maximum width of 240 kilometers in the southwest and a straight-line distance of 33.8 kilometers in the narrowest point in the northeast, that is, from Dover in the United Kingdom to Calais in France, and from Dover to Calais.
Part of the strait is a crossing area recognized by the British Channel Association. Although the distance from Dover to Calais is less than 1/3 of the Bohai Strait, its difficulty is not simply measured by distance. The average water temperature in the English Channel is 13.6 degrees Celsius.