Wang Yuze was very satisfied with the design drawings of the "Han-class" battleship led by Barclays Smit. According to Wang Yuze's requirements, six ships will be built at one time, namely the "Han-class" battleship,
The 'Han Wen Emperor', 'Han Jing Emperor', 'Han Wu Emperor', 'Han Wu Emperor', 'Guangwu Emperor' and 'Han Ming Emperor'. The 'Han-class' battleships have a standard displacement of 24,300 tons and a full load displacement of 28,500 tons.
171 meters, 28 meters wide, 10.5 meters draft, power of 24 oil-fired boilers and two latest steam turbines, power of 38,000 horsepower, four-axis propulsion, maximum speed of more than 25 knots (test car after successful construction
The maximum speed of the medium is 26.8 knots), the range is 10 knots/9,000 nautical miles, and the military equipment is 3 triple-mounted 3435 mm 50-caliber naval guns, using a load-type turret, two in front and one in the back, so that all nine main guns can be
Fired to the unified side, 10 155mm rapid-fire guns and 10 37mm rapid-fire guns. The armor uses new domestic armor, and its performance is completely enough to match Krupp's latest armor, the main turret and bridge armor
It is 356mm, the deck is 105mm, and the side strap is 305mm.
Compared with the "Qin-class" battleship, the "Han-class" battleship used a triple-mounted main gun for the first time, which made the number of main guns more than the "Qin-class" battleship. Although there was a less main gun on the rear deck, the battleship's
Better stability. The fire control system adopts the same system as the fire control system used by the "Qin-class" battleship, but slightly improved for the triple main gun of the "Han-class" battleship. In dealing with the joint three countries of Britain, France and Russia
During the naval battle of the fleet, the fire control system of the "Qin-class" battleship showed very powerful performance, which made Wang Yuze and the senior management of the navy very satisfied. However, the cost of the "Han-class" battleship was also very high.
It is amazing that the construction cost of a single ship is about 1,500 Huayuan, and it takes 90 million Huayuan to build six ships. Fortunately, the military has plundered a lot of wealth from Japan, otherwise, relying solely on the military spending every year,
It is simply impossible to undertake such a huge shipbuilding plan.
However, although the price is a little more expensive, the combat power of the 'Han-class' battleship is well deserved to be the world's number one. Although the British Navy had long started using 343mm naval guns, due to unstable performance, it took a long time later.
During the time, the 305mm naval gun was used. The 343mm naval gun developed by the Chinese Navy Arsenal has a range of 18 kilometers and a caliber of 50 times, making the armor-piercing performance of the naval gun very good, and can reach 10,000 meters.
At the distance, the new armor was penetrated with a thickness of 343 mm. At the same time, the powerful firepower of the 9 main guns is not as good as the 12 main guns of the British Navy's "Default Class" battleship. However, the "Default Class" battleship is used in order to carry this
The layout of many artillery is very unreasonable, sacrificing the armor and speed of the warship, and its stability is also very poor. The comprehensive performance is even less than that of the Chinese Navy's "Chinese-class" battleship. Once you fight with the "Han-class" battleship
, The 'Han-class' battleship can easily compete with each other! Theoretically, it can sink all the battleships equipped by various countries now, including the 'Han-class' battleship itself. Once the 'Han-class' battleship is in service, it will make the Chinese Navy's strength
Going to another level. It even really replaces Britain and becomes the world's largest naval power.
"Very good, I am very satisfied with this battleship! According to the plan, six battleships will be built in the 'Han-class' battleships. So when will these six battleships start construction and when will they be put into service?" Wang Yuze asked.
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"Your Majesty, after the spring of next year, major shipyards will begin to build 'Han-class' battleships. It is expected that 6 'Han-class' battleships will be put into service by the end of 1903!" Navy Secretary Zhang Cheng replied.
Wang Yuze nodded, the 'Han-class' battleship has a larger displacement, so the construction time is naturally not short. It will take almost three years to build. However, the Chinese Navy now has an absolute advantage, and within the next three years, the same will be
There is a great advantage. As long as the "Han-class" battleship is in service in three years, this advantage can be maintained.
"When will our 'Bai Qi' class battlecruiser be put into service?" Wang Yuze asked. The 'Bai Qi' class battlecruiser is the first battlecruiser of the Chinese Navy. However, in order to win the war,
Therefore, most of the manpower and material resources were used on the "Qin-class" battleship to ensure that the "Qin-class" battleship could be served before the arrival of the British, French and Russian fleets. Therefore, the construction period of the "Bai Qi-class" battleship was delayed a lot.
Even now, it has not yet been launched. Although the battlecruiser has the advantages of high speed and strong firepower, its armor is too weak and will be at a serious disadvantage once it confronts the battleship. For the battlecruiser, Wang Yuze was originally
Not very optimistic. However, on the one hand, the entire Pacific Ocean has now become China's sphere of influence. China needs powerful warships with fast speed to protect its own interests. It is not a waste to build a few battleships. In addition, Wang Yuze has another very
Insidious thoughts. That is to start the construction of battle cruisers, so that all countries can invest a lot of manpower and material resources on battle cruisers, thereby indirectly weakening the strength of various countries. When in naval battles, all countries find their own battle cruisers,
When China is not able to win at all, it is easy for China to win.
"Your Majesty, the first "Bai Qi" battlecruiser, the "Bai Qi" is about to be completed, and it is expected that the sea trial will be conducted by the end of the month. However, the Admiralty has always had different developments in the development of battlecruisers.
Views.” Navy Secretary Zhang Cheng said.
"I know, in fact, I think so too!" Wang Yuze said with a smile.
"Ah?" Navy Minister Zhang Cheng was shocked! Since Wang Yuze also believed that the role of battle cruisers was not that great, why did Wang Yuze even advocate the construction of battle cruisers?
"Mr. Zhang, the empire's navy has led the development of the world's navy. If we build battlecruisers, will other countries follow the trend? Let all countries consume valuable resources on battlecruisers, and this is me
The purpose. To this end, we must continue to build momentum for battle cruisers so that all countries can realize the benefits of such warships." Wang Yuze said with a smile.
Zhang Cheng nodded repeatedly. Although this method is a bit sinister, it will undoubtedly be of great benefit to the Chinese Navy. Being able to win at a small price in future naval battles is exactly what the Chinese Navy hopes to see.
"Then, after the construction of the 'Han-class' battleship begins, the new-class battleship cruiser can also begin to be designed and built!" Wang Yuze said.
"Ah? Do you still need to build a battle cruiser?" Zhang Cheng was stunned. The cost of a battle cruiser is not low! How great would it be if this money was used to build a battleship!
"Of course, do you think that if we only build first-class battlecruisers, we can make all countries follow the trend? Only when we continue to build battlecruisers can all countries not doubt it." Wang Yuze said.
Zhang Cheng nodded, but he still thought that this cost was too high. If we designed and built a new-level battle cruiser, the cost of each ship would definitely be more than 10 million yuan, which is a typical killing.
One thousand enemies will hurt themselves by eight hundred!
"However, we can announce the construction of battleships to the public, but in fact, it is to build battleships. In this way, our military expenditure will not be wasted. However, new battleships must have high speeds so that they can catch up with them
On the enemy's battle cruiser. In terms of speed, it must at least surpass our "Bai Qi-class" battle cruiser and become a high-speed battleship!" Wang Yuze said.
"It's a bit difficult! The maximum speed of the 'Baiqi-class' battlecruiser is above 27 knots, which must exceed the 'Baiqi-class' battlecruiser. If the advantage is guaranteed, the speed must be at least 28 knots, or even 29 knots.
OK. However, after using the oil-fired boiler, the power of the warship has been greatly improved. It is not impossible to reach a high speed of more than 28 knots." Zhang Cheng said. The battleship's armor is very thick, but at the same time, Wang Yuze asked.
High-speed, which forms two contradictions. As for how to reach an agreement between the two, warship designers need to think about it.
"The plan for high-speed battleships must be kept confidential and must not be leaked. Otherwise, all the preparations we made before will be in vain!" Wang Yuze reminded.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will pay attention. Next, please ask Your Majesty to take a look at the design plan of our new heavy cruiser! This time the heavy cruiser will be a special heavy cruiser for the Imperial Navy!" Zhang Cheng continued.
Previously, the "Chengdu-class" heavy cruisers and the "Beijing-class" heavy cruisers of the Chinese Navy were equipped with 305mm main guns, the same as the main guns of the battleships. This is because the Chinese Navy has few warships, and the heavy cruisers have to deal with the enemy country.
In addition to armored cruisers, they also have the ability to exchange fire with the enemy's main battleships. Therefore, the heavy cruiser sacrifices many other performances. This time, the Chinese Navy will be equipped with a truly heavy cruiser.
Wang Yuze nodded.
Navy Secretary Zhang Cheng asked someone to come up with the design drawings of the new heavy cruiser. What is rare is that all the designers of the new heavy cruiser are Chinese designers. This made Wang Yuze very pleased. Relying on outsiders, even if he could achieve temporary success,
But obviously it cannot last long. The key is to cultivate your own talents! China's navy has been developing for a short time and has always had shortcomings in talent allocation. Now Chinese designers can design successfully
An advanced warship means that the Chinese Navy will no longer be subject to talent! (To be continued. Please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!)