Chapter 116
The Fritz X-ship bomb is also one of the strongest means for the Navy to face the Japanese fleet.
However, this weapon is not without flaws.
It is very susceptible to weather interference.
Therefore, other effective means of attack must be available.
So the Navy focused its attention on another traditional weapon.
This thing is the torpedo.
If you want to say what weapon the ship is most afraid of, the torpedo is definitely ranked first.
Its attack method is also destined to be a nightmare for all ships.
Once the underwater part is attacked, the backflow of seawater will cause the battleship to capsize quickly.
It is precisely because of this that the torpedo has become the most deadly means of attack.
But direct-flight torpedoes are definitely not okay.
After the Japanese Combined Fleet suffered a loss, it will definitely install a large amount of anti-aircraft firepower.
At this time, even if the bomber carries the Fritz X-ship missile, it may suffer a loss.
After all, the range of 5 kilometers is still too close.
At this time, the Navy needs a torpedo with long-range attack capability and a certain guidance capability.
Shenyang Precision Machinery Research Institute is a research institution specializing in the development of torpedoes.
This institute is also one of the many national defense industry research institutes.
There are a total of 6 senior engineers, more than 50 mid-level engineers and more than 300 junior engineers.
This is also the advantage of the Red Alert Base.
Jiang Fan doesn't have to worry about talents at all.
With so many top talents.
There is also strong basic technology as support.
This research institute also focuses on the research of guided torpedoes.
After they have mastered the technology of many torpedoes. They successfully developed the first Yu-1 acoustic self-guided torpedo.
These 28 torpedoes are also developed on the basis of the German T-5 Wren acoustic passive self-guided torpedo. The acoustic self-guided device is mainly optimized to enhance its ability to distinguish noise and improve its anti-interference ability.
The performance of this torpedo is already quite excellent.
As an aerial torpedo, it weighs 2 tons and the warhead weighs more than 500 kilograms.
This is also an electric torpedo with a maximum speed of 40 knots and a range of 15,000 meters.
In terms of performance, it is absolutely enough.
It can be dropped at an altitude of 1,000 meters at a speed of more than 700 kilometers per hour.
When the naval aviation force proposed the need for a guided torpedo with long-range attack capabilities, they developed the Fire Fish acoustic guided torpedo based on the Yu-1 acoustic self-guided torpedo.
The Fire Fish acoustic guided torpedo is a derivative model of the Yu-1 acoustic self-guided torpedo.
It is mainly equipped with a solid rocket booster.
An inertial guidance system, a timing device and a parachute pack are also installed.
It makes its weight reach over 3 tons.
The size has become much larger, but the power has also increased.
Its working principle is also very simple.
After obtaining the target area, the carrier aircraft directly drops the torpedo at the designated location.
Under the airdrop, the time needs to be calculated and input into the timing device.
Under the action of the inertial device and the timing device.
After the torpedo arrives above the area, it detaches from the rocket booster.
The parachute provides deceleration, allowing the torpedo to enter the sea safely.
The guidance device is then activated to launch an attack by collecting the noise source of the ship.
Although it looks simple, it is not easy to study, and there are many problems.
But these problems have been solved one by one.
After passing the test of the Navy, it has begun to serve on a small scale.
It has become the second trump card of the Navy.
In addition to the Navy, the submarine is also equipped with a new guided torpedo this time.
Prepare to try the capabilities of the two new torpedoes in this actual combat.
This time Jiang Fan’s goal is also very clear.
At least half of its ships must be destroyed, even if it is completely annihilated.
Both guided torpedoes and guided bombs are far beyond the technology of this era.
The Japanese fleet’s air defense and anti-submarine capabilities are very poor.
Even the largest battleships are just floating targets on the sea in front of these guided weapons.
Of course, the actual effect still needs to be known after actual combat.
Since the Japanese combined fleet has come to the door.
Jiang Fan will naturally not be polite.
Although this may expose the Red Alert Navy’s powerful anti-ship capabilities and make the powers vigilant.
But if others are coming to the door, there is no need to hide.
As long as it is not announced, others will know what it is.
In this way, the great powers will be cautious.
At least before they deal with this new weapon.
Before the main battleships such as naval battleships and aircraft carriers were put into service.
The Navy was the most powerful anti-ship force of the Red Alert Corps.
Therefore, the Navy has always been the focus of naval construction.
The main expansion is the peacekeeping bomber.
It has a long enough range and a large enough load.
At present, the Navy is equipped with 10 peacekeeping bomber squadrons, totaling 300 peacekeeping heavy bombers.
Including fighters, attack aircraft, patrol aircraft, transport aircraft and various seaplanes.
The number of fighters equipped has exceeded 1,000.
After the Japanese combined fleet left the port in a high-profile manner.
It was formed into a large-scale maritime fleet and came to Incheon with great momentum.
This time the combined fleet can be said to be the main force.
Among them, the flagship is the No. 1 ship of the Nagato-class battleship, the Nagato.
The golden chrysanthemum on the bow is also an honor unique to the Nagato battleship.
In addition to the No. 2 ship Mutsu, it followed by the side.
There are also many other battleships.
Among them are two Fuso-class battleships with a displacement of more than 30,000 tons.
Fuso and Yamashiro.
Two Ise-class battleships, with a displacement of more than 30,000 tons, are Ise and Hyuga.
Two Kongo-class battleships, with a displacement of more than 30,000 tons, are Haruna and Kirishima.
As for the other two, Kongo and Hiei, they have been sunk in the Yellow Sea.
It has become a pain in the heart of the Combined Fleet. (To read the exciting novels, go to Faloo Novel Network!)
In addition to these Combined Fleets, two aircraft carriers were also brought this time.
They are the Fengxiang aircraft carrier and the Kaga aircraft carrier.
These two aircraft carriers also participated in the January 28 Incident in 1932.
It caused great casualties to the 19th Army.
A total of 8 battleships and two aircraft carriers, this is most of the current assets of the Japanese Navy.[]
The luxury of this fleet is absolutely very luxurious today. It is also the capital for the Japanese army to become a powerful country.
Otherwise, how could countries like Britain, France and the United States take this small island country seriously.
They did take precautions against submarines in the Yellow Sea.
Destroyers and cruisers were patrolling everywhere along the way.
More than a dozen main battleships were surrounded to prevent torpedo attacks.
This time, there were more than 30 destroyers and cruisers alone.
If something went wrong with this fleet.
Then Japan would be completely finished.
The high-profile trip of the Combined Fleet also attracted the attention of the powers.
No country can ignore this luxurious fleet.
"Send a fleet to follow them and see what they are going to do."
Britain, France, the United States, Italy and other countries all dispatched nearby ships in tacit agreement.
In fact, they could also vaguely guess where the fleet was going.
The intelligence they received showed that the war on the Asakusa Peninsula was very fierce.
The participating forces of both sides had at least exceeded 600,000 people.
The Japanese army dispatched the Combined Fleet this time, and it must have been heading for the battlefield on the Asakusa Peninsula.
The Combined Fleet was not attacked along the way.
Instead, it was very peaceful.
This made the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet, Kobayashi Ichizo, feel uneasy.
He didn't know where this feeling of uneasiness came from.
But since setting sail, it has been shrouding his heart.
Logically speaking, Apart from these submarines, only that kind of strange bomb can threaten them.
But their ships have specially strengthened their anti-aircraft firepower.
Just like the battleships Nagato and Mutsu.
A large number of Type 96 anti-aircraft guns are installed.
Although this anti-aircraft gun is a bit disappointing in actual combat.
But the Japanese Navy does not think so.
In their eyes, this is a very good artillery.
As long as they defend against these submarines and that strange bomb, everything will be fine.
Kobayashi Ichizo stood on the deck, looking at the huge combined fleet, and the uneasiness in his heart gradually dissipated.
How could there be any problems with such a powerful fleet?
""Huh? Are those dolphins?" Kobayashi Ichizo asked curiously while standing on the deck and watching the things jumping out of the water from time to time not far away.
553"Yes, Commander, these dolphins have been following us for a long time.
They seem to like our warships very much.
" An adjutant on the side said jokingly.
These dolphins have been following them since they passed Jeju Island.
This scene seems very normal to them.
Because dolphins are very smart.
They like to follow behind ships.
They use the wake formed by the sailing ships to swim, which can also save a lot of physical energy.
This principle is similar to the formation of geese when they fly.
But what they don't know is that these dolphins are not ordinary dolphins.
They are red alert dolphins.
They have been following and monitoring every move of this fleet.
However, due to the confusing nature of the creatures, the Japanese army did not find anything wrong.
Hearing this, a smile appeared on Kobayashi Ichizo's serious old face.
"They are all a group of cute little guys. It seems that our operation will go smoothly this time."
The adjutant said at this time with some dissatisfaction:"It's all these damn army idiots. They are just a bunch of good-for-nothings. They are busy with their own affairs, but our navy needs to take risks to rescue them."
Kobayashi Ichizo scolded:"Don't say such things. It was His Majesty the Emperor who issued this order."
The adjutant's face straightened, and he bowed his head and said:"Hi!"
When they were more than 100 nautical miles away from Incheon, the adjutant trotted and woke up the sleeping
"Commander, the 3rd Mine Warfare Squadron sent a telegram.
We found an English destroyer following us."
Kobayashi Ichizo frowned slightly, then waved his hand and said,"They probably want to see what we are going to do.
If they want to follow, let them follow."
The navy can be said to be a disciple of England.
They still have a good impression of the British Royal Navy.
Of course, it doesn't matter if they follow, anyway, this is just an armed display.
Otherwise, Kobayashi Ichizo will definitely drive them away.