Battle of the Third Reich

Xu Jun walked into the slightly narrow command room under the guidance of Zaft. Most of the accompanying personnel could only stand outside the door and wait. ∷∷, the captain of the radar team on duty took six people with excitement to salute the head of state, and then after Xu Jun's inquiry, began to introduce the equipment in the command room.

The original first officer's room was not spacious. The navy cut the officers' cabins on both sides, and it just expanded half of the space. Now the entire rear of the command bridge is constructed as a whole, and the navy tries its best in this limited space. Crammed into a full set of radar observation equipment, and so far has laid special cable and communication pipelines.

The outer armor of this room was originally only 20 millimeters. Due to the change of functions, this thickness obviously cannot meet the current needs. For this reason, the Navy specially added a layer of 30 mm additional armor to the outer layer.

This can only be regarded as an expedient measure for temporary modification, and it will not be the case on the subsequent ship Tierbitz. The Navy’s plan is to build a comprehensive information room at the core of the bottom of the bridge to integrate all electronic information and optics. Observation intelligence is collected there, and after integration, the target parameters are passed to various command posts and fire control departments, which can effectively eliminate the erroneous data reported by some observation points and avoid causing confusion in fire control and command.

Xu Junzhuo was interested in operating the radar device himself. Of course, under the simulation training mode, he was very satisfied with the newly designed ppi display. Previously, he saw similar products in books and museums. This display is a real power. The multiplier, in Xu Jun's view, its impact on the war can even be compared with the radio proximity fuze.

Although the accuracy of Bismarck’s sea search radar cannot meet the needs of fire control, this is already a technological leap. Xu Jun believes that the naval electronics department will be able to develop more sophisticated follow-up products on this basis. The design of the fire control radar has been mentioned above the highest priority development project.

It is just that the development of the navy requires time and resources. In reality, it is impossible to happen overnight. Xu Jun can only help the navy improve its combat capabilities as much as possible in the overall development framework. The focus of Germany’s current development is still the Army and the Air Force, and there is no way to tilt resources to the navy in a short period of time. However, the Navy's current funds have far exceeded their total budget in their original history. Now they have a formidable face and are waving gold marks everywhere to purchase equipment.

The transformation of the domestic military industry is gradually in progress. Many departments have exposed the situation that the output cannot meet the needs of the expansion of various troops. Xu Jun feels that this is just an opportunity to expand the output of military industry and carry out the general mobilization of the national industry and commerce, and make full use of the capitalist’s profit-seeking instinct. The German war machine was fully awakened, and it was fully committed to Xu Jun's army expansion plan.

Xu Jun shook hands with the officers and men of the radar class cordially and expressed encouragement and expectations to them. Xu Jun also gave a photo of his autograph to everyone present. The officers and soldiers of the radar class could not restrain their excitement, stomping the deck and swearing allegiance to the great head of state.

Get out of the radar room. Xu Jun said that the visit to the ship bridge was enough. He wanted to go down to the deck and take a look at the reconstruction project of the armed aspects he was most concerned about. Colonel Zaft quickly led the way ahead, following the escalator inside the bridge, and a group of people returned to the main deck.

"My head, the performance of skc34 is indeed a bit behind. According to your order, we have instructed Krupp to develop new alternative products." Rydell stood by the turret of the 150mm secondary gun to Xu Jun Introduction.

"The high-level dual use of secondary artillery will be the mainstream of the future development of the world's navy. The German Air Force's track record has proved how great the threat of aircraft to maritime targets is. The German navy will also face threats from the air in the future. Before the war The Navy has not made corresponding preparations for this.

You also saw the results of the last exercise with your own eyes. In the face of the assaults of bf110 and bf109, the anti-aircraft fire configuration of the German navy’s surface ships was equivalent to a dummy. Admiral Sher insisted for forty seconds, and Scharnhorst only insisted. Two minutes later, a deck of dye bombs was eventually thrown. Xu Jun turned around and walked towards the stern along the deck. Redel and his entourage quickly followed.

"Very well, this is the normal configuration. The previous chaos is simply dereliction of duty." Xu Jun pointed to the sck37 105mm anti-aircraft gun installed on the air defense deck next to the rear bridge.

"Rheinsteel has disposed of the responsible person, my head of state. The navy has also deprived the military of the responsible person. They have been handed over to the military courts. Following your wishes, they will pay for their malfeasance." Redell He walked to Xu Jun's side and answered respectfully.

"Actually, two incompatible air defense fire control systems were made on a battleship. The manufacturer did not explain it, and the naval supervisor did not verify it. I dare not imagine what kind of confusion this will cause on the battlefield. You It should be understood what kind of consequences this will cause in the fierce air defense operations. Their behavior is equivalent to murdering our soldiers. It must not be forgiven. It must be severely punished." Xu Jun said seriously to Redell, and the navy marshal nodded quickly. Agree.

In fact, this kind of thing is very common in the German navy, because the construction plan of the German navy is chaotic, and it often needs to serve politics, or for a commemorative day, or for the request of a big person, the shipbuilding department often needs to hurry up. Even hesitate to launch early and then tow back to the platform again.

However, this incident on Bismarck can indeed be regarded as malfeasance. Due to the time sequence of installation, the same anti-aircraft gun can be divided into two models. In fact, this is not a big problem. The problem is that the latter's fire control system is incompatible with the original installation. This is equivalent to artificially dispersing the anti-aircraft firepower of the battleship. The anti-aircraft guns on the same side are divided into two groups for battle. It is conceivable to see what a chaotic scene will be when an enemy plane strikes. Bismarck eventually collapsed, and there was no reason for this.

"Sck37 is a reliable anti-aircraft artillery. My head, Rheinland Steel has designed a new model on this basis. We have installed a new lift well near the gun site. The chain lift can supply four The turret's supply is required." Colonel Zaft reported.

"This small bomb lifter has long been used on the Berlin antiaircraft turret. This is only an experimental modification. When the new high-level dual-purpose turret is designed, these anti-aircraft guns will all be replaced." Xu Jun walked towards the rear air defense deck The ramp started to climb towards the anti-aircraft platform.

The configuration of the German navy’s air defense firepower has always been a confusing issue. Many people can’t figure out why the German navy despised its air defense firepower so much. In fact, if it is linked to the German naval strategy. Everything has a reasonable answer.

The German navy was actually developing an attacking fleet, and the goal was not to face the opponents, but to prepare for guerilla warfare.

Like the mainstream ideas of navies in other countries at the time, the German navy did not believe in the capabilities of aircraft carriers. Even if the Zeppelin aircraft carrier is manufactured, its purpose is only for **** and reconnaissance, not for attacking enemy warships. The firepower configuration of the Zeppelin aircraft carrier is obvious evidence. This aircraft carrier has the firepower comparable to a cruiser, and it is obviously ready to merge with the opponent's cruiser at close range. Under the siege of the British army, a single-ship raid was launched.

Bismarck had the same idea. The German Navy did not think she would be threatened by planes. She would be closely protected by the German Air Force off the coast of Europe, and she did not need to worry about being hit by air. Her battlefield will be deep in the ocean, and far beyond the attack range of the enemy's land-based air force. Not to mention how easy it is to find a lone warship in the vast sea, even if the opponent is occasionally discovered, Bismarck can Quickly disengage from high speed with flexible maneuverability.

In fact, in the original history, the Bismarck did indeed use this tactic to the extreme. On several occasions, it disappeared from the British army's sight without a trace. If it was not finally damaged by the torpedo to the rudder. The Bismarck had already jumped out of the encirclement of the British army and returned to the protective umbrella of the German Land-based Air Force.

Xu Jun does not want history to repeat itself. Although the British navy has almost been annihilated, the future opponents have a strong air force, relying on Bismarck's original air defense firepower, it is difficult to make people believe that they can retreat.

To this end, Xu Jun regards the Bismarck as an experimental platform, trying to find the best configuration scheme as much as possible. This is currently the first level of renovation, and there will be newer plans to follow. The Tilbitz is the ultimate beneficiary. The battleship is now absorbing Bismarck’s transformation experience and at the same time undergoing the final equipment integration. Xu Jun is looking forward to seeing the northern lone wolf in the present time and space. Performance.

"My head of state. This is the two-piece Bofors anti-aircraft artillery you are requesting to change. The performance is very reliable. It can be commanded by the anti-aircraft artillery command post, or it can rely on its own sighting equipment to fight independently. We used the bomb The box feeds ammunition, the rate of fire and the continuity of firepower have been improved very well." Colonel Zaft, holding the barrel of the Bofors 40 mm cannon, introduced it to Xu Jun seriously.

"Whether the soldiers are used to using this weapon, how does the soldiers feel compared to the previous sck30 37mm anti-aircraft gun," Xu Jun asked curiously.

This really interested him. What kind of mentality did the German navy soldiers use to operate the original 37-mm anti-aircraft gun to attack the enemy planes that attacked at high speed. ck30 has been widely circulated as a joke of the German Navy in later generations. Descendants called it the Sanqi puller because of this wonderful single-shot shooting mode. In fact, there are very reasonable reasons for its existence. The German navy chose it not to deal with aircraft, antiaircraft air defense is only its side business, and its main task is to prevent enemy torpedo boats from attacking.

From the German navy’s point of view, the enemy’s torpedo boat is more threatening than the aircraft. It is difficult to rely on the rotation speed of the secondary artillery to keep up with the high-speed surface target. Especially when the opponent breaks into close range, the Germans must have a suitable power. Small-caliber artillery is responsible for close-range surface defense tasks.

Thirty-seven millimeter anti-aircraft guns are capable of this task both in range and power, and can also take part in air defense tasks. The German navy did not hesitate to choose it as a short-range defense weapon. This is why the surroundings of the 37mm anti-aircraft guns are completely uncovered and completely exposed to the guns, because it needs to have a sufficient angle of fire to hit the target on the sea.

The German Navy’s thinking has always been single-ship or double-ship formations. In the navies of other countries, tasks such as the preparation of torpedo boats are handed over to **** destroyers and frigates. The battleships often dispatch a special mixed formation. Where did a sneaky ship come out to fight guerrillas like the Germans.

These situations have now changed, and the German naval strategy has been corrected. Xu Jun must correct the obvious mistakes. The first is to strengthen the anti-aircraft firepower of the naval ships, throw away the pile of hand-held machines, and replace Bofors with 40 millimeters. Water pipes, throwing bullets at the enemy plane.

"Very good, my heads of state. The soldiers like these 40mm anti-aircraft guns. In addition, the newly installed 20mm anti-aircraft guns are also very easy to use. The soldiers like this kind of machine gun shooting scene. Every time there are many people watching. This fierce firepower is impressive," Zaft said, pointing to the cannon nest on the upper platform.

A 20mm single-barreled cannon was originally installed there, which is the same model used in most armored vehicles. It uses a magazine to feed the projectile, and its firing rate is only a little better than the 37mm anti-aircraft gun.

And now there is a brand new anti-aircraft gun installed, which is different from other equipment. The half-covered armor shield of this anti-aircraft gun is painted with yellow letters, which shows that it is still an experimental equipment. It has not yet entered the stage of mass production. The artillery with a fine structure hangs a chain-type ammunition belt, six black barrels are arranged around the axis, and the silver-gray muzzle hoop reflects the cold cold light in the sun.

"Mk206, I also like the way it fires. So I named it "Faffnier" and looked at the murderous six-barrel rapid-fire gun, Xu Jun showed a happy smile. (To be continued. )