"General Makanov, why can't all our new warships be built into dreadnought battleships like Beiyang did, but continue to retain the construction plan of armored cruisers? Even if there is a tonnage limit, my principle is still to err on the side of shortage. The same 30,000-ton platoon

Due to the amount of water, the combat effectiveness of two 15,000-ton warships is higher than that of three 10,000-ton warships." Looking at the new armored cruiser under construction in front of him, Essen's eyes were not satisfied, but

Full of complaints and unwillingness.

"The reason is very simple. We don't have enough large slipways, and in the distant Far East, the Dutch cannot provide enough support for so many 20,000-ton warships. And judging from the fleet composition, the Chinese Navy still has 7 ships

The main armored cruiser and 3 light armored cruisers, this force is enough to cover the battleship

Team combat, and what do we have? The Azov Sea-type armored cruisers and armored cruiser leaders that we have accumulated have all disappeared with each naval battle. We have no reliable power to deal with the Chinese Navy’s lightning strike ships and armored cruisers.

, of course, cost is also a very important factor." Makanov said calmly.

"But fortunately, our enemies are not necessarily in better condition than us. In fact, the founder of the Chinese Navy, Mr. Xu Jie, who transformed the Beiyang Navy from a coastal defense fleet into a world-class fleet, knew very well

The best ship type should be

What does it look like, but due to various problems, his new fleet is actually filled with 4 types of ships. The battleships built by Italy and the battlecruisers built with the help of the British are actually the product of a compromise between funding and performance!" Marcano

The husband said with a smile.

"You mean that the Chinese Navy originally planned to equip all Longxing-class battleships and 9 fast battleships with 12-inch guns? But due to economic pressure, it had to settle for the next best thing and equip 4 defective ships? But it is said that

"At that time, China also had some opinions on the Longxing class." Essen said with some confusion.

"Actually, as long as Xu Jie persists, objections within the navy are not a big deal. He has enough ability to convince his opponents and enough prestige to implement his plan! This kind of control is unparalleled.

So, other than funding, there are no insurmountable obstacles for him," Makanov said.

"Don't worry about what has been decided anymore. Let's do the things in front of us. Judging from the current situation, our ship is actually very good. Our armored cruiser has a total of 2 levels. One of the levels is

We call it the Rurik 2 battleship to commemorate those who participated in it

Rurik is the leader of the armored cruiser that has participated in two wars. The other class is called the Bayan class. Just know the following yourself. After all, you will be the commander of the Russian fast fleet. You need to know what you have in your hands.

I have a full understanding of the battleships." Makanov said with a smile.

"Rurik 2 type armored cruiser. There are two in total. The first ship is Rurik and the second battleship is named Varyag. It is equipped with 8 10-inch 50l main guns, divided into 4 turrets in the middle

Axis layout, and there are 16 120mm guns as secondary guns, used to deal with torpedo ships. The rest are detachable machine guns, the number is to be determined. There are two 18-inch guns at the bow

Torpedo tubes, but generally don’t expect them to be of any use. The thickness of the main armor belt is 6 inches. The height reaches 3 meters, and the thickness of the upper armor is 5 inches. The protection can only be said to be average, but there are more behind the main armor.

The 2-inch dome armor has an inclination of about 45 degrees. The length of the entire armor belt accounts for more than 60% of the hull. The front of the turret is 7 inches, and the gun mount is 6 inches."

"The power of the entire battleship is provided by four steam engines with two shafts for propulsion. The maximum output horsepower is 30,000 horsepower and can run at a speed of about 23 knots. The displacement of the entire battleship is as high as 16,000 tons. When fully loaded, it can reach

About 17,000 tons. Total

Overall, the firepower of this battleship is very good. It also uses a fuel-fired mixed-fired boiler. The 10-inch 50l main gun can pose a certain threat to China's battlecruisers. Of course, the protective performance is still poor." Ma

Kanoff introduced.

"The second-level armored cruiser is a bit worse. We can think of it as a replica of the Chinese Navy's pisa, but the protection is worse, but the speed and range are improved. The main armor belt is also 6 inches, but the height

Only 2.4 meters. The top is 5-inch armor, which has not changed. The front of the turret

7 inches, the 6-inch gun mount is the same as the Rurik 2. The main armor belt covers 60% of the length. In terms of firepower layout, the two twin 10-inch 50l main guns on the bow are piggy-back type, which has a better firing range.

, the secondary battery is 10 120mm rapid-fire cannons." Makanov said, taking out a blueprint and handing it to Essen.

"Why are we equipped with a large number of 120mm guns on the cruiser now? Is this level of firepower acceptable?" Essen said with some displeasure.

"On the one hand, it is due to funding issues, and on the other hand, it is due to practical considerations. Although the 6-inch gun is powerful, it is almost useless against battleships of the battleship level. If it is a lightning strike ship, the turning speed and unit time

The projection volume is not dominant, so the Navy Department believes that the armored cruiser is equipped with a 120mm gun, and there is no need to equip a 6-inch gun." Makanov explained.

"In terms of speed, the Bayan-class armored cruiser can reach a speed of more than 23 knots. Basically, except for the battle cruiser, the speed is not weaker than other warships. In terms of endurance, it can also reach a speed of 10 knots and 4,400 nautical miles. Generally speaking, it is quite satisfactory.

And because it uses twice hardened armor, its protective capability is not weaker than that of the Pisa type. Overall, its combat effectiveness is stronger than that of the Pisa. At least I think so." Makanov continued his introduction.

"How are our fast battleships doing? I hope these battleships can at least withstand some fighting." Essen is most concerned about the fast battleships as the backbone of the fast fleet. After all, no matter how strong the armored cruisers are, they are unable to fight against the battleships. If you want to fight,

The fast fleet of the Chinese Republic still relies on the fast battleships of the Russian-Dutch Combined Fleet.

"Basically, the four turrets of the four Borodino-class dreadnought battleships were replaced with three, and then the remaining space and weight were used to install the boilers. The protection performance is basically the same as that of the battleships, which is the side string armor.

It has been weakened by 1 inch, and the void volume in the underwater protection is also smaller because we need higher high-speed endurance."

"Basically, the main armor belt is 9 inches high and 3 meters high, the upper armor belt is 6 inches, the front of the turret is 12 inches, and the gun mount is 10 inches. The main armor belt covers 65% of the length. The horizontal armor is 2 to 3 inches. The equipment is 6

12-inch 45L main gun and 12 6

inch gun. It is equipped with 16 boilers, with a maximum output of 34,000 horsepower, 4-axis propulsion, and a speed of about 22 knots. These are the basic information. The specific situation will not be determined until more reliable documents are sent. "

Makanov explained.

"This firepower is quite different from the warships of the Chinese Navy." Essen murmured to himself. "By the way, General, it is said that the two armored cruisers of the Dutch have good performance and are more advanced than ours. Yes.

Is that so?"

"Well, the Dutch's two armored cruisers Rotterdam and Amsterdam can basically be regarded as smaller versions of the seven-provincial armored cruiser. The armor protection is similar to that of our fast battleships, except that the turrets and upper armor belts are slightly weaker.

, the front of the turret is only about 10 inches, and the upper armor is 4 inches.

. Equipped with 8 10-inch 50L Armstrong guns, with a piggy-back layout on the central axis, and 12 6-inch guns and 10 12-pound guns on the side strings. There are two 18-inch torpedo launch tubes on the bow, and the hull's underwater protection is pretty good

It’s good, it has a 4-meter mine-proof vertical jump, empty warehouses and liquid tanks. It’s a very good ship.”

"The most commendable thing is its power system. After using 16 new water tube boilers and steam turbines, its power weight is 30% lower than ours with the same power. The normal output power is 35,000 horsepower. Plus

With a better ship design, this 16,000-ton warship can reach a top speed of 23.5

Above knots, if overloaded, it may be faster. And because it mainly burns fuel, its endurance is much stronger than ours. To a certain extent, this is actually a small battlecruiser. Overall performance

Very good. It represents the highest level of France." Makanov's tone was full of admiration.

"It's a pity that such warships cannot be directly controlled by us, and the Dutch cherish this fleet that they have accumulated for decades. Once the war starts, I have no hope in their fighting will." Essen sighed.

He said with a breath. Isn't this obvious? From the beginning

, the Dutch require a certain degree of autonomy and can choose whether to participate in the battle. Moreover, the warships focus on speed and protection, which is obviously a ship-saving idea. If the Dutch fleet is passive and slow down, simply relying on the 6 warships of the Russian fast fleet will not be enough.

Let the fast fleet of the Chinese Navy be reduced to rubbish!

"Kid, things are far from being so pessimistic. This time we do not have a big disadvantage in terms of the quality of battleships. Although our four fast battleships are not as good as the four fast battleships of the Chinese Navy, we have an absolute advantage in armored cruisers.

, we have 6 brand new armored cruisers, and although the Chinese Navy

Although there are still 7 ships, the earliest ones are already warships from the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, and their performance has already dropped greatly. Except for the 3 newly built King-class ships that are still capable of fighting, the remaining ones, whether they are Pisa-type warships or

The old Garibaldi armored cruisers are no match for our new battleships."

"And more importantly, our speed can reach an average of more than 22 knots, which is already higher than the speed of the Chinese armored cruiser. As long as we can concentrate our forces, there is no problem at all in fighting the Chinese fast fleet. In addition, we have a home court

Advantages and Supply Advantages

, we can keep moving at high speed, while the Chinese fleet is limited by fuel. As long as we have a chance, we can severely damage our opponents. Don't forget, there are two battlecruisers in the Chinese fleet that are not very well protected.

"Makanov enlightened.
Chapter completed!