"Xu, what you said makes sense. But you know that our country's national conditions determine that we cannot design warships like Britain and France. If we simply rely on warships with balanced firepower, speed, and protection to fight against the French, we will not.

Any chance of winning. After all, the gap between the industrial and shipbuilding capabilities of Italy and France is too big." Brin said with a sigh.

"But emphasizing firepower and speed does not mean that we ignore waterline defense. The performance of a warship must be viewed comprehensively. For example, if a wooden barrel is used to hold water, if one plank is shorter than the others, then even if the other planks are shorter

Even if it is high, it cannot hold much water. The water capacity of a wooden barrel is determined by its shortcomings. And the performance of a battleship is also obviously affected by its weaknesses." Xu Jie said while picking up a cup and gesturing.

"Your metaphor is very appropriate. Continue. Now let's discuss how to expand its capacity with a certain budget and raw materials." Brin suddenly found that he had a great interest in this yellow man from the East.

Entrust Leo completely ignored it.

"You see, we can expand the volume by optimizing the shape of the bucket, or we can slightly weaken the wall thickness of the bucket while ensuring it is strong. If you don't use it to carry water over long distances, we can also save the lid. By analogy,

A good designer should choose to use existing technology to build a battleship with the strongest combat effectiveness with the most limited resources based on considering the practical environment of the battleship. At the same time, we can also consider the multi-purpose nature of the battleship. For example, we

We can use the same hull and design different firepower combinations, power group combinations or protection combinations. In this way, we can obtain the highest possible combat power at the lowest possible cost." After Xu Jie finished speaking, he said with a sigh of relief,

He has said everything that needs to be said, it just depends on Mr. Brin's decision.

"Your first level is to follow the idea you just had." Brin's eyes lit up, as if a traveler groping in the dark suddenly found the way.

"Well, that's it. The **-class dome-armored cruiser is a general-purpose ship with different accessories to expand its scope of application." Xu Jie couldn't stand Brin Na's overly enthusiastic eyes and said with some fury in his heart.

"However, you should know that the 4,500-ton dome-armored cruiser can only be considered a second-class warship in the Italian Navy. What we need is a nearly 10,000-ton warship that can effectively fight against various threats. Do you understand what I mean?"

Unconsciously, Brin also used honorifics to address Xu Jie.

"Of course I know that a dome-armored cruiser of less than 5,000 tons will naturally not be as discerning as the Italian Navy. So this ship is just an appetizer. You will be able to see the real meal in the near future."

Xu Jie smiled and took a sip of coffee and said.

"Really? Can you tell me about your plan? I hope your plan ship can be as good as the **-class dome cruiser." Brin looked at Xu Jie in surprise.

"First, the tonnage is 8,500 tons. The power unit is about 17,000 horses. It uses a flying shear nose to ensure a speed of about 22 knots. Second, it is replaced with a 10-inch rapid-fire gun. Third, it adopts new armor and subdivided compartment design.

Ensure the protective performance of the battleship." Xu Jie briefly gave an overview of his perfect patrol.

"However, it is still unrealistic to design and produce a 10-inch rapid-fire gun turret structure. Moreover, the best armor now is nickel steel armor, which has no obvious advantages over steel-faced armor. Considering the economy, it is not as good as the former." Brin frowned.

head.

"If a warship uses mature technologies, then it cannot be the best warship. It will be easily imitated and easily surpassed by warships using new technologies. Maybe it will be replaced before it enters service.

We are lagging behind. So we must boldly use technologies that have potential but no one dares to use yet. Only in this way can we ensure that we occupy the commanding heights in the field of battleship design." Xu Jie said with a smile. "And these technologies are not

It cannot be realized. I am now designing a new 10-inch turret. Abandon the terrace style and adopt mechanical loading and follow-up gun servo systems. As for the armor, I can also provide some clues. If there are sufficient funds, I want to produce a high-performance turret.

There is still no problem with the armor now." Xu Jie said rather mysteriously.

"Well, if you really have this ability, that would be great, but..." A trace of ridicule suddenly appeared on Brin's face.

"Look at this." As he said that, Xu Jie unfolded a drawing in front of Brin. This was a drawing he drew after referring to the MKB3 turret of the British Empire in 1898. The biggest feature of this turret is the mechanized ammunition propellant.

The transport and artillery achieve full circumferential loading. Although the rate of fire cannot be compared with the 1900 mkb4 turret that uses an independent bomb hoist, the former is more expensive in terms of low technical difficulty and stability.

"This? Well, it's an ingenious design. A genius design." After just a cursory glance, Brin discovered the advantages of this turret. Compared with the traditional terrace cannon, it was simply a huge difference.

"Considering the weight of ammunition and the current level of engineering machinery, I personally think that the 10-inch gun is the limit of the current dormitory gun. And this, this is my newly designed gas pressure spring recoil machine. With this, I think the 10-inch gun is the limit of the current dormitory gun.

It won't be a big problem if the firing rate of the inch gun reaches one minute." Xu Jie added another fire. After hearing this, Brin quickly closed the drawings Xu Jie brought. These things are really precious.

. It is enough for the navy of any country to think hard about this. After taking a few deep breaths, Brin said very seriously: "Mr. Xu, if possible, can these drawings be placed in the Italian Naval Design Bureau? Of course, you are sure

Don't worry, we will definitely get enough patents and remuneration. If you are willing, I can also recommend you to join the Italian Navy Design Bureau. How about deputy chief designer? If you think you can make a certain contribution to the development of the Italian Navy, I will

I think the king will give you a title of nobility."

"This set of drawings is naturally of great importance, but it has not been completed yet. If possible, I would like to continue to complete it first. Of course, if part of it is not completed, the Italian Naval Design Bureau can naturally come and take away part of it, but I want to have a backup.

Continue researching." Xu Jie knew that since he had taken out the drawings, it was impossible not to hand them over to the Italian Navy. "As for entering the Italian Naval Design Institute, I have already reached a cooperation intention with the client, Mr. Leo Cuniberti.

I will set up a ship design institute with him. He and I will each hold 50% of the shares." Xu Jie said with a smile as his face slightly changed, fearing that he would be commissioned by the Italian Naval Design Bureau.

"Well, okay, I respect your choice, and I believe that Mr. Leo will do the relevant confidentiality work." With a hint of disappointment, Brin emphasized the second half of the sentence.

"Definitely, apart from the Naval Design Bureau, only Xu and I know about this set of drawings. We will never let a third person know about it, and neither will my wife. I promise, I swear in the name of God." Commissioned.

Leo looked at Brin, who looked a little gloomy and stared at him, and quickly stated his position.

"But I still don't feel very reassured. If Mr. Leo needs it, I think the Italian Navy will be willing to provide security." Brin thought for a while and said.

"Thank you. If necessary, we will definitely ask the Navy Department for help. But now, you see, Xu and I still have something to do. If you have nothing else to do, I think we should say goodbye." Entrusted Leo

It took me almost a minute to understand what I was saying.

"How about you two having dinner at my house tonight?" Brin extended the invitation.

"No, no, no, we have to go back today to continue studying the turret design issue. You know, time is running out now, and we have to seize every minute and every second." The current situation only requires Brin to arrange a company of naval forces at the commissioned site.

Leo's home. Under this situation, Entrust Leo really doesn't have the courage to stay here anymore. What he wants to do most now is to quickly pull Xu Jie out of here, and then go back to perfect that damn thing.
Chapter completed!