If this level of hull is used to convert an aircraft carrier, the combat effectiveness of this class of aircraft carrier should be no less than that of Japan's Yunlong class! One of the most direct indicators of aircraft carrier combat effectiveness is the size of the flight deck. So how big can the flight deck of such a first-class cruiser be? You can refer to the relationship between the hull size and deck of an independent aircraft carrier in history.

Historically, the length of the Cleveland-class cruiser's hull was 180 meters, and after being changed to an independent class aircraft carrier, the flight deck length was only 165 meters. If the aircraft carrier is designed based on the hull of the German heavy cruiser, then after being changed to an aircraft carrier, the flight deck length was about 200 meters, right?

Do you feel that the length of the flight deck is not much different? In fact, the difference in the ability to release the aircraft is too big. After all, a certain takeoff distance is required when the aircraft takes off. For example, if the takeoff distance of the fighter is 90 meters, then there is only 75 meters left on the deck of the independent aircraft carrier to scatter the plane! That's good, referring to the length of the 2-War Plane, 75 meters can be used to put down 8 rows of aircraft!

But what if the length of the flight deck is expanded to 200 meters? Then, except for the distance used for takeoff, the length that can be used for swinging the aircraft behind will reach 110 meters! And it is not an exaggeration to put down the 12 to 13 rows of aircraft with a length of 110 meters? This is more than 50% higher than that of an independent aircraft carrier!

And this is just a matter of calculating the length of the aircraft carrier. If the width is calculated, the gap will be even greater. You should know that the deck width of the German heavy cruiser is 5 meters wider than that of the independent cruiser. So since the hull is wider, the flight deck can naturally be made wider. Therefore, if the independent-class flight deck can hold 3 to 4 aircraft in each row. (Place one row of 3 aircraft in a row, and 4 aircraft in a row.) Then the German heavy cruiser-transformed aircraft carrier is not too much, right? So, how many more aircraft are there in this calculation?

These are just the most superficial calculations. If the calculation is more carefully, for example, the ability of the two aircraft carriers to release attack aircraft, the gap will be even greater. After all, the takeoff distance required for attack aircraft carrying bombs and torpedoes will be larger. For example, if the limit is 120 meters to 140 meters, then according to the above principles, you can find that if the independent aircraft carrier does not use catapults, the release of attack aircraft is estimated to be half as high as that of the German aircraft carrier!

What if you want to calculate the effect of the catapult? How do you say this? First of all, the catapult must also require a certain sliding distance, so the above calculation rules are still effective. Secondly, the release speed is slow! After all, in the environment of 2 battles, the takeoff speed of the aircraft is definitely much faster than after the catapult is completed, the catapult returns, then hooks, and then accumulates power to eject.

Overall, the deck size of this class of aircraft carriers modified with heavy cruisers in the future is almost the same as that of the Japanese Flying Dragon class aircraft carriers, and even exceeds that of the Japanese. Although the length of the flight deck is a little short, the width will definitely be larger. The release ability can be barely called the main aircraft carrier of the fleet in history. Although it is estimated that it is far from the real giants in this plane, its advantage lies in the convenience of construction and the short construction cycle, which is an important supplement to the main aircraft carrier.

"As for light cruisers? I think the future restrictions may be mainly artillery. The restrictions on tonnage will not be very large. After all, we and the Americans need to add additional tonnage to ensure the endurance of light cruisers, but other countries do not need to. They use the same tonnage to build more light cruisers. Therefore, countries such as France, Italy and Japan will definitely accept restrictions on the caliber of guns without being too tangled in displacement."

"Before, according to the design standards of future ocean light cruisers mentioned by General Su Xiong, I think there is still something good. A ten thousand tons of displacement is equipped with 10 to 12 6-inch guns, and taking into account certain soft indicators." Hippel said.

On the issue of light cruisers, the top leaders of the German High Seas Fleet are quite consistent. They have a correct understanding of the tonnage and equipment of light cruisers. According to Schell's previous idea, after the heavy cruiser was negotiated, the light cruiser would be a matter of minutes. However, at this time, Rodhack finally spoke, and his first sentence made Hippel feel a little uncomfortable.

"As the commander of the aircraft carrier detachment of the High Seas Fleet, I think the aircraft carrier detachment also needs to be equipped with independent cruiser units, and the cruisers assigned to the aircraft carrier squadron must also have super air defense capabilities. These warships also need to squeeze out a part of the cruiser construction share," said Rodhack.

"If this is the case, our cruiser may be very nervous." Hippel frowned and said. The current rights and fleet resources allocation of the High Seas Fleet are like this. Marshal Schell is the commander-in-chief of the Navy's High Seas Fleet, and he is responsible for commanding the main force of the High Seas Fleet! This includes most of the main ships, almost all of which have no missions in cruisers, destroyers, submarine forces, and auxiliary ships. Earl Spee is the chief of staff of the German High Seas Fleet, and he is responsible for assisting Schell in managing the entire High Seas Fleet.

The fast fleet commanded by Marshal Hippel is also the highest combat readiness fleet among the high seas fleet. In addition to serving on combat readiness duty, he also serves as the fleet's ocean cruise and handling emergencies. His fleet generally has 5 to 6 main battleships, which may have an aircraft carrier. There are independent light cruiser teams and ocean destroyers teams.

Su Xiong was the first commander of the German fleet aid to the United States. If the United States and Germany reach a war intention, then he said he would take the first batch of main fleets to the United States. His fleet only had battleships, and all other auxiliary warships were provided by the US military. Of course, there were also German submarine troops in the US Navy, but these submarines were not under Su Xiong's control. After all, Su Xiong did not understand submarine warfare... and at some point Su Xiong and Hiper's positions may be interchanged. After all, Su Xiong's experience in ocean-going combat is definitely Hiperdo. Hiper is stronger than Su Xiong in the decisive battle of the medium-sized fleet...

As for why not let Hippel serve as the first commander of the German aid fleet of US aid? This is partly because Su Xiong and the Japanese Navy fought many times and were more experienced. On the other hand, it is to avoid embarrassment. For example, when the German fleet and the US fleet met in the Pacific Ocean, who would fire a salute to each other first? The highest commander of the US Navy is Admiral Benson. Hippel is the Marshal of the Navy... However, Hippel is the guest army, and Admiral Benson is the highest commander of the US-German joint fleet, so this matter is embarrassing.
Chapter completed!