Chapter 2697 Trump Card 2
"We once wanted to vigorously develop carrier-based torpedo aircraft units, but you blocked it. If we put the resources invested in land-based torpedo aircraft units on carrier-based aircraft, I think all our aircraft carriers can already be equipped with torpedo aircraft and With the crew, five aircraft carriers can be used! Because single-engine torpedo aircraft are cheaper and small aviation torpedoes are easier to build, the same resources can be equipped with more carrier-based single-engine torpedo aircraft."
Shimamura Hayao's words showed dissatisfaction. The aircraft carrier's carrier-based aircraft force has stronger mobility. If it is equipped with all torpedo aircraft, then the Japanese Navy's aircraft carrier detachment will no longer be a fleet focused on defense, but a sharp sword!
"At most it's just a dagger. And we don't need a dagger yet." Betty shook her head and said. "I think the biggest advantage of an aircraft carrier is that its twin engines can provide powerful reconnaissance and aviation capabilities in ocean battles. However, aircraft carriers are weak against land-based aviation forces with complete systems and a large number of aircraft, because your ship The attack power of carrier aircraft is much worse than that of land-based aircraft."
"Now, the situation in Japan is defense. You are relying on a large number of land-based aviation forces to conduct defensive operations. The real main output is land-based dive bombers and torpedo planes. There is absolutely no need to use single-engine torpedo planes from aircraft carriers to serve as offense. The main force, and don’t you think about it, the single-engine torpedo aircraft equipped on the aircraft carrier can only carry more than 400 kilograms of torpedoes, while the twin-engine torpedo aircraft can carry more than 700 kilograms of torpedoes. The latter is faster, has a longer range, and is less powerful. It's bigger, and the range of a twin-engine aircraft is much longer than that of a single-engine aircraft. Why don't we choose a hammer instead of a dagger?" Betty asked.
"Okay, what you said makes sense. I heard that both your country and the empire have established special long-range fighter units, which are twin-engine fighters that are heavily armored, equipped with powerful firepower and high speed. So. Why do you keep preventing us from establishing such a force?" Shimamura Hayao asked.
"The reason is very simple. Your current resources are simply not enough to establish such a force while ensuring key projects. Whether it is a dive bomber force or a torpedo aircraft force, they need to be equipped with a large number of twin-engine aircraft, and then consider that they must be equipped with a certain number of The four-engine long-range aircraft is used for reconnaissance and special missions, as well as to replenish a large number of battle losses. Now the engine production capacity of Japan and the Empire is close to the limit, and the engine supply situation is only a slight surplus." Betty's answer was cold and cold. ruthless.
"Then our aircraft carrier should also be considered a trump card, right? After all, we now have 5 aircraft carriers, and the sixth aircraft carrier your country has prepared for us is also being outfitted. We can have 6 aircraft carriers, more than 430 It has carrier-based aircraft and at least 300 spare aircraft and crews. This is a force that cannot be ignored." Shimamura Hayao said.
"Yes, this is also your last trump card, a trump card that can connect the entire land-based aviation power of Guinea." Betty nodded in agreement. Land-based aviation bases can indeed take off heavier and better attack aircraft, but at the same time, because they are too far apart from each other and the airports cannot be moved,
Therefore, there is a possibility of being defeated by each one. Which one is stronger, land-based aviation force or sea-based aviation force, actually depends on the situation. Both engines have advantages. The land-based aviation force is stronger because it can have a more powerful attack aircraft fleet, and it has better anti-strike ability. And the training requirements for pilots are lower.
The strength of sea-based aviation lies in mobility and concentration of power. In order to curb the mobility of the U.S. Navy's aircraft carrier squadron, the fighter group on the Japanese aircraft carrier squadron is the key to making up for the weaknesses of land-based aviation power. It ensures the safety and security of the entire system by constantly moving within the framework of land-based aviation power. Defensive resilience!
"Can't we use sea-based aviation power to fight the Americans?" Shimamura Hayao asked.
"In the future, the Japanese Navy can have 6 aircraft carriers. It seems like a lot." Betty paused for a moment after finishing speaking. "However, I can guarantee that the number of American aircraft carriers is entirely possible to exceed ten! Once this battle breaks out, the result is self-evident. Moreover, the speed of replenishment of American warships and aircraft is not comparable to that of your country. Six aircraft carriers are Your country may be at its peak, but for the United States, it is easy to have more than double the number of aircraft carriers."
"Well, I have to say that we have very few cards in our hands, so how can we make good use of these cards now?" Shimamura Hayao asked.
"In the future, the Combined Fleet will only take a week at most to complete the preparation of all the battleships. At that time, the two Nagato-class battleships and the main fleet will have their turn. The main force of the Combined Fleet will prepare to go to New Ireland Island. We should prepare to move all the battleships on the island Some forces have been withdrawn, and the forces located on New Britain Island must also withdraw. We must shorten the front and transport the heavily damaged army back to New Guinea. In this way, we will have about 2 to 3 months to rest and recuperate, and the remaining We just need to concentrate our efforts on fighting a decisive battle with the US Navy and Air Force on the island of New Guinea, and then we can use them as we see fit." Betty said.
"Can't we deploy the already prepared air forces in New Britain one by one and continue to ensure the security of New Ireland's defense line? You know very well that the Bismarck Islands are the gate to New Guinea. Once this gate is opened, we will lose the barrier. And the opponent will get a springboard!" said Hayao Shimamura.
"Because we can no longer fight. When the Americans build an airport on New Ireland Island, our defeat is actually determined! The Americans will no longer rely on aircraft on aircraft carriers. They can use aircraft carriers or transport trucks to transport a large number of aircraft every day." Transported to land-based airports, and then use these flying artillery to attack targets dozens of kilometers away, we have lost our aviation advantage. The U.S. fleet is about to return, and the returned U.S. fleet will far exceed the combined fleet. In this case, What else can we do if we don't leave?" Betty asked.
"This is really a bad choice. Maybe the American fleet will arrive in New Ireland in a month. They will be the only masters of this sea area. Even though we have won brilliant victories in succession, we cannot reverse the huge The gap in national power is really disappointing." Shimamura Hayao finally said. It was obvious that he had agreed with Betty's statement, but he did not expect that the American attack came much faster than he thought, and the attack The location is beyond Japanese expectations!
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