Although the relationship between Thomas and Betty is far from being harmonious, the grudges are grudges. On the real issue, Thomas still dealt with it impartially. After seeing Betty's plan, Thomas convinced Jericho so that Betty could have the opportunity to meet Jericho and personally stated his plan. After that, the cooperative relationship between the three became increasingly close. It can even be said that the birth of the two aircraft carriers, Hundred Eyes and the Furious, was very important to this plan.

"If we just talk about the total number of aircraft, both the Royal Navy Fleet and the German High Seas Fleet have been equipped with a large number of aircraft. There are more than 4 seaplane and motherships that accompany the fleet. These seaplane and motherships can provide at least 30 various seaplanes. If we calculate the aircraft carried on the main battleship, then the total number of aircraft in our entire fleet is about 140. The number of Germans is not much smaller than that of us. Each of their main battleships has 4 to 5 aircraft and backup aircraft. And they also have seaplane and motherships."

"These seaplanes played a very important role in previous battles. In addition to providing reconnaissance and artillery agitation, they are also the pillars of the fleet's air defense force. For a long time, the fleets of both sides relied on these aircraft to resist the pressure of land-based aviation forces."

"But relying solely on such a force is far from enough. The carrier-based aviation power is not only a defensive shield and a reconnaissance eye, but also a sharp sword for attack. The land-based aviation has installed bombs and torpedoes on the plane and has achieved quite good results. So why can't we put bombers equipped with bombs and torpedoes on a certain special battleship, and then destroy the German fleet at a range far beyond the naval gun?" After meeting Jericho, Betty convinced the commander of the large fleet who was not friendly to him.

Until now, the carrier-based aviation power of the British fleet has taken shape, and the specific tactics have entered the final stage, and Betty's arrival is for this matter.

"According to the Royal Navy's plan, we can have 4 aircraft carriers by February next year, of which the Furious carriers carry 40 aircraft, 20 aircraft of Hundred Eyes Giants, and the other two aircraft carriers can provide a total of 50 carrier-based aircraft, which means that the number of real aircraft we can have is about 120 aircraft. According to what we had previously expected, the total number of aircraft that can be released in these 120 aircraft is between 60 and 70 aircraft, of which the number of torpedo aircraft can reach up to 50." Betty took out the data he calculated with the Royal Navy Air Force personnel.

"This kind of force is very limited for the entire high seas fleet, because they have to face the German interceptors and sea firepower. In fact, I am very satisfied that these 50 torpedoes can hit 15 to 20 rounds. Such an attack is of very limited significance to the world's first-class fleet. If we cannot continue to increase the number of aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft, we must be more cautious in using it."

"The German Navy has no plan to build an aircraft carrier. At least we did not find German full-deck warships in the intelligence, so the German Navy's main carrier-based aviation power is still seaplanes, and seaplanes have great restrictions on the use. For example, seaplanes must consider sea conditions when releasing aircraft. The aircraft carried by the battle fleet must release all the aircraft before a large-scale artillery battle between the two sides, because not to mention that scattered shrapnel will destroy these aircraft, even the gun muzzle storm can tear them apart." Betty said.

What Betty said makes sense. After all, most battleships did not consider how many aircraft were installed when they were built. Not to mention the separate hangar, those with tight space even directly placed a few boards on the main turret as the tether for the aircraft. When released, turn the turret directly to the direction of the wind, and then the aircraft "pull the green onions on the dry land" directly... (This is a historical fact) It is also simple to recycle. Those with cranes will directly lift the aircraft back. Those without cranes will lift the aircraft back directly with the main turret. (This is also a historical fact. The Goben did this...)

So, the previous battle situation was like this. If the forces of both sides were equal, the aviation forces of both sides must be released before the main gun battle, otherwise they would wait to be destroyed by the artillery of both sides. Fortunately, the aircraft in the first battle were light in weight and slow, and they did not stay in the air for a long time. Generally speaking, the continuous battle between the two sides should not exceed 3 hours. Most aircraft and the secondary fuel tank can be used to just turn it in. Of course, when necessary, Britain and Germany will allow the aircraft to land on the sea and then recover the pilots. Anyway, single-engine light aircraft of this era are not worth much...

"So what you mean is that before the main fleets of both sides fight, or even in the early stages after the firefight, the carrier-based aircraft of the aircraft carrier is not suitable for combat, is that true?" Jericho said after hearing Betty's words.

"That's right, that's it. In fact, I think it's a waste to be equipped with fighter jets on aircraft carriers, because fighters can take off from other battleships in the fleet. And other battleships cannot take off bombers carrying torpedoes and bombs. At the place of battle, the air power of both sides is actually the most powerful. At this time, dispatching carrier-based torpedoes and bombers to launch attacks is tantamount to seeking death. After all, we only have 50 bombers, and the number of fighters on the opponent may be much more than our bombers. The carrier-based attack aircraft that flies like a stupid duck faces the opponent's fighter jet equipped with 20mm artillery and large-caliber machine guns. This is completely one-sided massacre!" Betty thought for a while and said.

The two people here did not object to Betty's statement, because both the British and Germans were equipped with a certain amount of "one-time fighter jets" in their fleets. These aircraft were almost land-based fighters, and they did not even have the floating buoy structure of seaplanes. They maintained the combat effectiveness of land-based aircraft, and were launched to perform interception tasks, and then almost did not consider recycling aircraft. Therefore, it is difficult to let a single-engine attack aircraft face such a killer. (Japan said that we don't understand the world of tyrants. In fact, in history, the British were equipped with this aircraft on merchant ships in two battles. Because it was a catapult takeoff, the airfire or hurricane were used as landing gear, just to deal with the German fw200.)
Chapter completed!