On the sea northeast of Hainan, there is a Japanese aircraft carrier squadron sailing. The destination of this fleet is Hainan. Their naval offensive formation from Shanghai received an order from the military headquarters to escort the infantry of a division forward.
Go to Hainan.
Along the way, they passed by Taiwan Island, carried out supplies, and then continued to Hainan. The commander of this fleet did not care much about this mission. In his mind, what could be worth noting about a remote island.
What he hoped more was to be loyal to the Japanese Empire on the battlefield in Shanghai, rather than to come to that place where nothing matters. However, since his arms could not twist his thighs, he still had to carry out the orders of the military department.
A total of four warships were dispatched this time, which was a small fleet composed of the aircraft carrier Ryuugou as the main force, the Kongo-class Kirishima, the battleship Hiei, and some destroyers and frigates.
When the fleet entered within a radius of 100 nautical miles with Hainan as the center, Li Weidong discovered their movements in the base. Since the air force headquarters was built, the surveillance area of the base has expanded outwards.
After discovering this feature, Li Weidong quickly built a total of four air force headquarters in Hainan. Spy satellites could be developed at the base, but Li Weidong could only use this stupid method.
After working hard for a long time, Li Weidong finally established Hainan's surveillance system before the Japanese arrived.
Looking at the Japanese warships on the light screen, Li Weidong compared the collected information. At a glance, he recognized that the aircraft carrier sent by the Japanese Navy this time was the Dragon Scream.
The total displacement of the Long Ye aircraft carrier is more than 12,000 tons. With its kinetic energy of more than 66,000 horsepower, it can reach a speed of 29 knots at sea. The fully loaded Long Ye aircraft carrier can carry a total of aircraft.
Forty-eight, with 942 officers and soldiers.
In fact, the most threatening thing to the Hainan Army is not the Ryūro aircraft carrier, but the other two Kongo-class battleships, the Kirishima and the Hiei.
The aircraft carrier Long Ye carries a total of forty-eight aircraft. This number is only half of the aircraft owned by Li Weidong. For several days, Li Weidong was manufacturing aircraft at the base every day. The assembly line manufacturing method allowed Li Weidong to accumulate nearly a hundred aircraft.
According to his own ideas, Li Weidong organized these aircraft into an air force squadron of six aircraft, with the captain having the rank of lieutenant. Four air force squadrons formed an aviation squadron, with a total of twenty-four aircraft, and the squadron leader had the rank of colonel. Above that,
A general-level officer is a group leader, directly under the Air Force Command, and has the same level as an army division-level unit.
At that time, when Li Weidong was choosing what type of aircraft to build, he directly chose the German Stuka aircraft. However, he was worried about being recognized by the Germans, so Li Weidong asked Huaxin to slightly change the appearance.
Li Weidong named the new aircraft Thunderbolt-1. The Thunderbolt-1 aircraft is equipped with a synchronized cannon on both wings, which is used for close air combat. It is an excellent air combat aircraft.
The German Stuka aircraft has been upgraded to the base system and some unnecessary equipment has been reduced, thereby improving the overall flexibility. However, the reduced aircraft has become a standard air combat aircraft. It has been deemed unsuitable for bombing missions.
As for bombers, Li Weidong had no choice but to find another way.
After Hua Xin's reminder, Li Weidong knew that he could use the upgraded Tianming Base system to optimize various weapons. On the spot, Li Weidong had the idea of transforming a bomber.
After comparing aircraft from various countries, Li Weidong optimized the design of the famous "Junkers" aircraft and transformed it into a Raptor-1 bomber. The name was purely a spoof of Li Weidong.
The Raptor-1 bomber, except for a necessary self-defense cannon, is not equipped with any weapons that can carry out air combat. In other words, it must have an escort aircraft formation during its flight, otherwise it will be a lamb to be slaughtered.
Most of the air combat weapons were abandoned, and the design was optimized and an auxiliary fuel tank was added. This aircraft relies on two engines installed on the wings to increase the load capacity, which can increase the bombing distance radius and bomb load.
These two aircraft are a feast prepared by Li Weidong for the Japanese Navy. Therefore, this aircraft carrier poses little threat to Li Weidong.
Sailing at an average fleet speed of thirty knots, the Japanese fleet quickly approached the coastal areas of Hainan. The sound of sirens tore through the sky, and the frightened birds quickly flew away.
The Hainan officers and soldiers, who were already in a state of war preparation, and the soldiers guarding the fortress, quickly entered the recently built bunkers. After the sirens stopped, only a dull and depressing atmosphere was left in the position.
In the military bunker, some soldiers silently clutched their amulets with their hands, hoping to be blessed. In order to prepare the soldiers mentally, Li Weidong fired a salvo with the fortress cannon two days ago. The scene of the earth shattering at that time was a sight for the soldiers.
It left a deep impression.
"Check weapons!" the junior officers of each unit said to the soldiers. They all understood that the battle would be an artillery battle at the beginning, which had little to do with their infantry. They had time to adapt to the battlefield.
The soldiers nervously and carefully checked their firearms for the last time. In the words of the instructor, weapons are equal to life on the battlefield.
On the sea north of Haikou City, in the bridge control tower of the Japanese aircraft carrier Ryujo, fleet commander Jushiro Kuwata used a telescope to observe the coast ahead.
After observing, his eyes were full of shock and confusion. This mission was not that simple. He actually saw the fortress cannon here. Although the opponent was camouflaged, how could such a huge thing not leave any clues?
With his years of experience, he spotted it at a glance.
"Send the order, the Hiei and Kirishima will conduct a trial attack!" Jushiro Kuwata issued the order cautiously.
If you don't understand the opponent's situation, launching an attack rashly is courting death. It is very dangerous for an aircraft carrier to enter the strike range of a fortress gun.
After receiving the order, the two battleships sailed forward. The six twin-mounted 356 mm 45-caliber main guns and the fourteen single-mounted 152 mm 50-caliber secondary guns on both sides of the gun gallery had their barrels raised high.
.showing its ferocious appearance as the most powerful warship of this era.
The King Kong-class battleship has a strong defensive power. The maximum thickness of its side armor belt is 305 mm, and the deck armor belt is 76 mm, which can effectively resist enemy bombardment. The front armor of the turret is 305 mm, and the gun mount is 3 mm.
Bridge control tower 350mm.
The two battleships approached the Haikou harbor in a majestic manner. Some soldiers actually left their posts and looked curiously. Because they firmly believed how powerful their country's battleships were. Arrogant and arrogant, they believed that on the Chinese battlefield
Nothing can threaten their existence.
"Baga! Who told them to do this! Bastards!" Jushiro Kuwata, who was far behind on the aircraft carrier Dragon Shouting, saw soldiers coming out. He couldn't help but cursed angrily. For a moment, he really wanted to draw his sword immediately.
The commander who killed those soldiers, didn't he see the other party's disguised fortress cannon?
Hainan Army Headquarters.
"Order! Let the fortress artillery teach them a lesson!" Li Weidong issued the order in the headquarters. He couldn't stand the arrogance of the Japanese navy on the other side. Does that count as looking down on him?
This is purely because Li Weidong is envious of the other party's warships. Unfortunately, he can't build his own warships now. He can only wait until he has one in the future and then trouble them!
[End of this chapter]
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