Chapter five hundred and eighty first sea air attack
"You actually have such a wicked guy in your air force. If he brought a massive amount of bombs or several large-caliber cannons, wouldn't he be invincible?" Zhang Haiyang exclaimed after hearing Chen Yu's explanation.
Admiral Chen Yu curled his lips and said: "How do you think this kind of aircraft can reach such speed and altitude? This kind of aircraft is very expensive. All the fuselage materials are made of titanium, and the entire aircraft is extremely flat to reduce air resistance. In addition,
As a power source, the cost of two engines with a thrust of more than 13,000 horsepower is astronomical. For the money of this aircraft, twelve Kunpeng 3 bombers can be built. In addition, there are onboard computer systems and synthetic apertures.
The overall cost of the radar and the pilot's temperature control life-support system is conservatively estimated to be more than that of a Seawolf 3 submarine. Besides, it is very difficult to take off and land this kind of aircraft. If it is not driven by the most elite pilots in the Air Force, then one of them will crash.
There is absolutely no chance of survival."
Chen Yu's words made Zhang Haiyang open his mouth in shock: "This condition is really too harsh. It is better to use such a harsh and single-function aircraft sparingly."
Chen Yu rolled his eyes at him and said: "If you want to surpass the performance of the same period, you need to pay a sufficient price. This is the case in every era."
Fang Ruijun nodded and said: "Okay, I agree, we will use this kind of aircraft for reconnaissance. To be on the safe side, you will send all the reconnaissance aircraft units that have combat effectiveness in your hands. I want the most detailed battlefield data."
Chen Yu said: "Yes, we will definitely complete the mission. I have checked the information just now. The satellites of Zhonghua Island will pass over the northern part of the Procellarum three times every hour. With them watching, they will not delay things."
"Our navy will also send a submarine force to conduct secret tracking, which can be regarded as a supplement to the satellite." Zhang Haiyang also added.
Little did he know that he had been targeted by the Chinese Imperial Military. At this time, General Halsey was intensively planning what he thought was a very secretive operation. And at dusk on May 2, the Axis Powers task force
The fleet pulled anchor and set sail, targeting the Yaman Empire's Stedam military port. Five minutes after the Axis fleet set sail, a reconnaissance satellite passing over the Northern Storm Ocean discovered this situation.
The joint command quickly learned of this situation. The five submarines of the 11th Submarine Division operating in the Prosperous Ocean were ordered to monitor the movements of the Axis fleet, and the "Bird" squadron flying the Black Feather strategic reconnaissance aircraft was already in the St. Petersburg.
The military airport at Fort Knight has entered a state of first-level combat readiness.
Through satellite relay, the intelligence observed by the submarine was transmitted to the command center in real time. Although it was only some radar signals, it allowed the command center to accurately monitor the movements of the Axis fleet.
The Seawolf 3 submarine uses an AIP system to provide power and can stay underwater for more than ten days. Its underwater speed of 17.5 knots is enough to keep up with the Axis fleet traveling at cruising speed.
Since the Seawolf 3 submarine uses a large number of noise reduction technologies, its engine floats for shock absorption, the surface of the boat is laid with silencing tiles, and it uses a seven-blade propeller, resulting in the submarine's noise being only 118 decibels. This kind of submarine and
The 'Black Feather' reconnaissance aircraft also surpasses the current technology of the Chinese Empire. It is almost the embodiment of the strongest technology in China Island. This is also a precautionary measure prepared by Fang Xiaoyu for his son.
The advanced Seawolf 3-class submarines are so quiet. With the current sonar level of the Axis powers, even if they are tracked within five kilometers, the other side cannot detect them. Therefore, these submarines boldly spread out and follow closely, quietly.
Observing the opponent's fleet.
"Turn on the sonar and record the opponent's voiceprint spectrum." This is the command given by the submarine commander. The warship hull breaks the water and the propeller rotates to make sounds. These sounds are different for each warship, and they are also different after they are built.
It is fixed and cannot be changed. As long as these data are obtained, the data can be compared in the future, and other monitoring equipment can easily know which warship this is.
"No. 1101 and 1102 took off immediately to implement the predetermined plan." After receiving the order from the headquarters, the two Black Feather strategic reconnaissance aircraft crossed the three-kilometer-long runway, raised their noses with difficulty, and flew towards the night sky.
The first batch of reconnaissance planes has already set off, and the second batch of two planes immediately began intense preparations for takeoff. An hour later they will take off to replace the first batch of reconnaissance planes. Relying on such replacement reconnaissance, the Chinese Empire will observe in real time
The movement of the entire battlefield.
The maintenance cost of this kind of aircraft is very high. On average, it requires five hours of maintenance for every hour of flight. The operating cost is as high as 200,000 yuan, which is worth a lot of money. Based on this maintenance time, the "Flying Bird" Squadron's ten-year maintenance cost is very high.
The number of two aircraft is really not enough for use.
Admiral Halsey stood nervously on the bridge of the USS George, looking at the deep night sky. He knew very well that today's actions would determine the fate of the Nantes Empire. Once they successfully eliminated the Yaman Empire
The High Seas Fleet and the entire Northern Storm Ocean will be at their disposal, and the Axis forces can carry out amphibious landing operations anywhere, and the war situation will develop in a direction that is beneficial to the Axis group.
Thinking of this, Admiral Halsey couldn't help but curse in his heart. Originally, the Axis powers had an absolute advantage, but the officials in the country only valued immediate interests and insisted on forcing the military to first occupy the colonies of the southern subcontinent.
target, which gave the Allies a chance to counterattack, forcing him to carry out risky attacks as a last resort.
"General, we have arrived 300 kilometers away from Port William." the staff officer in charge of navigation reported.
Admiral Halsey nodded: "Order all carrier-based aircraft to take off and begin the attack."
The Axis fleet was divided into five forces and launched simultaneous attacks on the five major Allied military ports. Although Admiral Halsey really wanted to inquire about the situation of each fleet through the radio before starting the attack, he knew very well that once a breakthrough
The radio was silent, and the other party would immediately discover their intentions, so he had no choice but to suppress his worries and concentrate on the battle in front of him.
The thirteen aircraft carriers of the Halsey Fleet turned on the deck lights together, and the bright lights suddenly illuminated the entire sky. With the buzzing sound of the motors, the carrier-based aircraft flew off the deck one after another.
Most of the aircraft flew into the night sky after grouping, while a small number of fighter jets circled the aircraft carrier fleet to escort the fleet. In order to prevent sneak attacks from Allied submarines, the aircraft carriers immediately turned off the deck lights after all the aircraft took off.