Although what Su Xin said and Wang Xuexin said were the same thing: to develop aircraft carriers.
But there is actually a difference.
Su Xin analyzed the situation that the current coastal defense regiment may face in the future. If the coastal defense regiment wants to survive independently, it must develop aircraft carriers and control the air.
Her point of view is from the perspective of survival, and it is a choice she is forced to make under the current reality.
But Wang Xuexin is talking about the future development trend:
Aren’t you saying that “aircraft carriers are useless”?
Aren’t you still clinging to the “big guns and giant ships” theory?
So looking to the future, as long as aircraft carriers can carry anti-ship missiles onto fighter planes, then all "big cannon ships" will only be beaten. Even if they are equipped with anti-aircraft missiles, they will not be able to hit fighter planes, no matter how far the range of anti-aircraft missiles is.
Of course, this is based on the "big gun ship" theory.
Modern warships equipped with long-range anti-aircraft missiles can still intimidate enemy aircraft. However, this is based on the presence of early warning aircraft and at least partial air superiority. Otherwise, due to the curvature of the earth, the range of anti-aircraft missiles will be limited to
Within forty kilometers.
For this reason, Wang Xuexin even conducted a military test with the researchers.
Wang Xuexin has an aircraft carrier battle group in his hands, and the researchers have one, two or even more battleship battle groups in their hands.
The battleship battle group is equipped with anti-ship missiles and anti-aircraft missiles.
The aircraft carrier battle group is slightly ahead, that is, its fighters can carry anti-ship missiles.
Needless to say what the result was, Wang Xuexin's aircraft carrier battle group beat the "enemy fleet" to pieces every time. Sometimes even the "enemy fleet" was beaten with heavy casualties, but even the enemy warships and fighter planes were beaten.
No shadow was seen.
Finally, the researcher was convinced.
"It's unimaginable!" Professor Su sighed: "The cost of a battleship is at least three times that of an aircraft carrier, but it was beaten by the aircraft carrier on the battlefield and was unable to fight back!"
"Because the money for the battleship is spent in the wrong direction!" Wang Xuexin said: "The cost of its construction is mainly used to build a 'big gun ship', but in the future the war will no longer be fought with 'cannons' but missiles. At the same time, in the face of a large number of missiles
, the armor that is easily several hundred millimeters thick is no longer effective!"
After a pause, Wang Xuexin made an analogy: "This is like trying to practice the explosive power of sprinting in a long-distance running competition that emphasizes speed and endurance. Although they are all running, the training direction is wrong. No matter how much time and money it takes, it will cost more."
It’s all in vain!”
Professor Su sighed and nodded: "You're right. Although the aircraft carrier does not have thick armor and does not have so many naval guns and anti-aircraft guns, it can use the reconnaissance capabilities and combat radius of fighter planes to eliminate the enemy in the battle of the fighter planes.
Outside the radius, it has almost no need for defense and firepower!"
He Zhimin also said: "This is a typical 'attack instead of defense'. Use the attack of fighter planes to destroy all enemies. Of course, there is no need for defense, or only very little defense is needed!"
In fact, it’s no wonder that researchers are stuck in the “cannon and giant ship” theory and can’t get out of it.
You must know that the theoretical knowledge they heard and saw when they were young and learned about warships and naval battles was all about "big guns and giant ships". It has been 40 or 50 years since they have become entrenched in their thinking.
It is not easy for them to accept anti-ship missiles and anti-aircraft missiles being put on ships to change the pattern of naval warfare. Now they have to overturn all the theories they have formed for decades and tell them that everything they have learned since elementary school is wrong and useless.
, no future...
It is indeed difficult for people to accept it at first glance.
But Wang Xuexin used reality and a complete theoretical system to overturn this thinking and gained their approval.
At this point, both from the perspective of the current survival of the coastal defense regiment and from the perspective of future development, it is required to convert the battleship into an aircraft carrier rather than continue to be used as a battleship.
Although so many huge cannons on a battleship look really majestic, what's the use of having these cannons already on the battlefield and not even as useful as a destroyer?
Fighting is about practicality rather than prestige, or because of a certain complex like the Japanese.
(Note: The role of battleships in actual combat in World War II was indeed not as good as that of destroyers. The reason is that battleships are slow and large and are targets for enemy aircraft carriers to attack and pursue. On the battlefield, they often require destroyers to slow down to provide protection instead of playing their due role.
combat effectiveness)
So there is no problem in the general direction. Most researchers believe that Wang Xuexin's plan is right and should be developed in the direction of aircraft carriers.
There are also a small number of very stubborn researchers who still can't figure it out... It's not their fault. After all, they are not engaged in the military, and when there are more people, there will always be a few who get into trouble and can't get out.
Researcher Wang Xuexin stopped wasting time on this group. Wang Xuexin told them directly: "It's very simple. If you think you should build battleships, then come up with a plan that will not be sunk by aircraft carriers! No matter how big the caliber of the battleship's gun is,
, no matter how thick the armor is, if it is sunk before it even sees the enemy, it will definitely not be able to go to the battlefield, right?"
There was a burst of laughter in the conference room, and most people deeply agreed with Wang Xuexin's words.
At this time, Su Xin also strengthened her thoughts and no longer doubted her own opinions.
Of course, Wang Xuexin still needs to submit a report to the headquarters on this matter and the final decision will be made by the chief... But this matter is actually just a formality. The military vision, analytical ability and foresight of the chief and chief of staff are not the researchers of the institute.
As long as Wang Xuexin sends the meeting minutes intact, I believe that the chief and chief of staff will make the right choice immediately.
But there are more questions next...
Professor Su turned over the information on the "Musashi" in his hand, frowned and said, "But Commander, the difficulty of refitting an aircraft carrier is not small! We have no industrial foundation, no experience, and no third-party carrier-based fighter jets. Even if we have
In order to obtain carrier-based fighter jets, we also need to train pilots who can board ships... This is no small matter!"
Professor Su is indeed someone who pays attention to the military, and everything he said is spot on.
Wang Xuexin also considered this issue. He said: "Remember the account we opened in the Swiss Bank before? We should have a lot of savings now! I think it is time to use this reserve. What equipment and talents are needed, or
Import it from Mao Xiong or Yingjiang! As long as the direction is right, we should overcome all difficulties and move forward resolutely!"
"The leader is right, at least the money is spent wisely!"
"I agree! The direction is right and there are no detours!"