In the afternoon of that day, Ouyang Yun appeared at the construction site of the "Enemy-class" aircraft carrier.
There is only one fundamental reason why Ouyang Yun insists on transforming the "Fengqi-class". Because both the white-fin dolphin and the Chinese sturgeon are longer and taller than the active fighter jets, torpedo attack aircraft, and bombers of the United Kingdom and the United States. Therefore, the "Fengqi-class"
The design displacement and the height of the hangar are not enough to ensure that it can carry fighters above the size of an aviation division. The shooting displacement of the "Enmity" is only 23,000. The height of the hangar cannot even accommodate the British Corsair, let alone the Baiji Dolphin and Chinese Sturgeon.
In exchange for the Xuebing Army sending troops to rescue the British prisoners of war detained in the Singapore Prisoner of War Camp, the British government specifically promised to be responsible for the subsequent construction of this "Revenge-class" to ensure that the Xuebing Army would have one that could be put into operation immediately.
The aircraft carrier used. As Ouyang Yun proposed the transformation plan, the British had a perfunctory reason. Therefore, Ouyang Yun had to ask Chen Mingsheng to bring a large number of mechanics to the west to ensure that the "Enemy class" could be successfully transformed.
According to Ouyang Yun's instructions, the "Enmity Class" needs to be modified mainly in three aspects. The first is to widen the hull, the second is to replace the power system, and the third is to heighten the hangar. It is precisely because the hull is involved
Ouyang Yuncai was eager to obtain the design drawings of the "Enmity Level", so he almost broke up with Wavell on bad terms.
The war situation in the Far East has developed into the current state. The British government hopes that the student army will be stronger so that it can become the focus of the Japanese army, so it does not have any dirty ideas in helping to continue the construction of this "Revenge-class" aircraft carrier. Exactly.
Lu Hanni is one of those people who is crazy about work once she gets into work, so although the transformation of this "Revenge-class" ship is not smooth, it has not entered an unsustainable situation.
Ouyang Yun was originally a complete layman in the shipbuilding industry, but with the knowledge of that time and space, and on the way to Karachi, he discussed relevant issues with Hou Debang and Degu day and night, so he was able to use half of the knowledge at this time.
Looking at this "Enmity-class" built from the perspective of an expert, we will not make a fool of ourselves by pretending to be a fat man.
Both De Gu and Hou Debang followed. Before stepping onto the dock platform, De Gu was still in high spirits. But after he stepped on it, he glanced to the southwest and his expression became sad.
To the west of the Karachi Shipyard is the military port under construction, and to the south of the military port is an anchorage for the Pacific Fleet. On the anchorage, centered on the two aircraft carriers Yandi and Huangdi, are surrounded by forty or fifty warships, including the "
The battleships Richelieu and Richelieu.
The battleship "Richelieu" and the battleship "Richelieu" are already the only two remaining battleships in France. As an old navy man, Degoux does not think that aircraft carriers can replace the strategic position of battleships, so close range
Seeing that his own battleship has become the possession of the military army, it is inevitable that he will feel bad.
"General Ouyang, with all due respect, if you hadn't insisted on the renovation, this aircraft carrier would have been completed," Lu Hanni said.
"I also hope that the Shennong can be put into service as soon as possible, but the fuselage of our carrier-based aircraft is larger than that of your country's fighter aircraft. If it is not modified, it cannot even use the hangar. What can we do?" Ouyang Yundao said.
"General, your English is very good," Lu Hanni said, her blue eyes looking sideways at Ouyang Yun's face, with water gleaming in it.
Bai Liusu saw this and couldn't help but take a step forward and stood beside Ouyang Yun.
Chen Shichang felt it sensitively and subconsciously took a step to the side, hoping to stay away from Bai Liusu.
Ouyang Yun didn't pay attention to this. He looked at the ship island that was already under construction and asked: "Where are the locations of the air radar and sea radar?"
Just as Chen Mingsheng was about to step forward, Lu Hanni had already stepped forward, opened the drawing, pointed out the installation location, and explained. After saying this, she looked up at Ouyang Yun and said, "I heard Commander Chen say that your army will be there next."
Building an aircraft carrier, is this true?”
Ouyang Yun did not deny it, nodded and said: "Yes, our country's maritime territory is so vast, three aircraft carriers are not enough." As he said that, he remembered what Chen Mingsheng told him about Lu Hanni during the lunch, and thought:
"I don't know if this Luhani is willing to stay in Karachi. If we can keep her, it will be no less than getting an aircraft carrier."
The construction of a long-distance navy requires rich knowledge. The most critical reason why the three traditional naval powers, the United States, Britain and Japan, do not take the navy of the Xuebing Army seriously is that they understand this well and have
I don’t think that the Xuebing Army can build a powerful ocean-going navy in a hurry.
Where does Ouyang Yun's confidence lie? Advanced technology and economic strength.
What is the bottleneck in the development of the Army and Navy? The most terrible thing is the lack of technical talents. In this case, no matter which country Lu Hanni is from, as long as she has real materials, Ouyang Yun is willing to pay a certain price to retain her.
Down.
Lu Hanni's eyes narrowed to a slit, and she chuckled: "The construction of aircraft carriers is no better than that of ordinary warships. Your army does not seem to have a talent reserve in this field."
Ouyang Yun's heart tightened, and he forced a calm smile and said, "Then Miss Lu Hanni is willing to stay and help us?"
Lu Hanni did not comment, but first glanced at Bai Liusu.
Bai Liusu gave her a rude look, but the smile on the latter's face became even stronger.
Ouyang Yun sensed Bai Liusu's abnormality. He coughed twice and turned to Chen Mingsheng and said, "Except for the power cabin, hurry up and build other places. I can give you a month at most."
Chen Mingsheng nodded solemnly.
Ouyang Yun looked at Chen Shichang again and said, "We must hurry up in the construction of the airport. Lin Fei is ready."
Chen Shichang nodded in agreement.
There are advantages and disadvantages to building a naval base in Karachi. The biggest disadvantage is that supplies need to be transported remotely from Guangzhou. If a ship is to be built in Karachi, almost all raw materials need to be transported from Guangzhou, not to mention that the cost will be doubled and the risks will be doubled.
It also doubled.
Of course, as long as the Philippines and Taiwan are not completely controlled by the Japanese army for a day, this kind of expense and risk is still worth taking.
When Ouyang Yun mentioned the power cabin, Lu Hanni couldn't help but get excited. Regarding what kind of power system this "Enmity Class" will be equipped with, the British girl had a heated debate with Chen Mingsheng and Chen Shichang.
The standard power of the "Enemy Class" is eight three-cylinder boilers produced in the UK. In Lu Hanni's opinion, this power configuration is enough for the Shennong. However, because Xuebingjun has developed a high-power diesel engine, Ouyang Yun
Based on the belief that diesel engines are the direction of power development for large ships and will help the Xuebing Army gain a technological lead, they decided to try it out on the Shennong. Unexpectedly, they encountered fierce opposition from British girls.
The British girl's reason is quite acceptable. Instead of installing such an immature power system and making the Shennong's service indefinite, why not install a mature boiler power to reduce the trial period?
"General, I am opposed to the use of diesel engines. Immature technology will only increase the debugging cycle. Currently, large warships around the world use boilers. Why do you insist on having your own way?"
Ouyang Yun looked at Hou Debang with a smile.
Hou Debang sighed and stood up helplessly: "Director Lu Hanni, you are wrong. Our army's diesel engine technology is already very mature. If powered by a diesel engine, the actual flight of the Shennong will be three knots faster than the designed flight, and it will occupy
The space will be smaller and the load-carrying capacity of the battleship can be increased, so why not? Don’t worry, I am confident that the Shennong’s service time will not be delayed by modifying the diesel engine power system.”
Hou Debang was already well-known in the world's scientific community at this time. Lu Hanni could not refute what he said, but her eyes always fell on Ouyang Yun. Could it be that she didn't care about this issue at all?
Hou Debang noticed this, looked at Ouyang Yun and then at Bai Liusu, with a rare playful smile on his face.