The torpedo weapon was born in the early 19th century. In 1887, Russia used torpedoes for the first time to sink the Turkish communication ship Intibach during the Russo-Turkish War. This was the first time that a fish weapon was used in actual combat.
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Before the start of the world war, gyroscopes were installed on torpedoes, so the navigation of torpedoes was fixed. The emergence of heating engines, that is, steam gas torpedoes, greatly increased the speed of torpedoes and their range. By now, fish have been considered
It is the main weapon of naval ships after artillery.
The Marseille-class submarine, also known as Lanfang's Q-class submarine, is the first submarine owned by Lanfang.
Although the Q-class submarine is only a first-generation product, due to the integration of many advanced technologies from Britain and France, the Q-class submarine has dual diesel-electric power, a double-layer hull, and is equipped with a new arrow developed by the Corsican Weapons Research Institute.
Fish torpedo.
The Swordfish torpedo caused a lot of turmoil when it was first born. In addition to almost causing a breakdown between Qin Zhiyuan and French Navy Minister Georges Legault, it also triggered a debate in Corsica about in-depth study of confidentiality regulations.
Since the birth of the swordfish torpedo, all Q-class submarines equipped by Lanfang have been equipped with swordfish torpedoes, and the information on the swordfish fish has been kept highly confidential. So far, the information on the swordfish torpedo has been kept secret within the Lanfang military.
The level remains top secret.
After returning to Lanfang, Qin Zhiyuan asked Long Chengyuan and others to increase research on aircraft capable of carrying torpedoes, and how to combine swordfish torpedoes with aircraft.
This research plan was named Project Swan.
The name swan, of course, has a meaning. The swan is an animal that can fly in the sky and swim in the water. It is both noble and elegant, so it is the best synonym for torpedo aircraft.
The Swan Project has been underway for more than four months, and now it is finally time to bear fruit.
After receiving relevant information, Qin Zhiyuan immediately summoned Qin Zhisheng, Huang Bohan, Foch and others to fly to Zhenyuan City in the Beiyang Islands to prepare to watch the live-fire exercise.
The Beiyang Islands are located in the south of Sulu Island. They were originally regarded as part of Sulu Island because they were very close to Sulu Island. They are close to the shipyard on Sulu Island and are the scientific research base of Lanfang Navy.
After the Naval Weapons Research Institute settled here, it changed its name to Beiyang Islands to show that it would not forget the Beiyang Navy, which was once the number one in Asia.
Zhenyuan City is the only city on the Beiyang Islands and is named after the Zhenyuan Ship, the former flagship of the Beiyang Fleet.
Zhenyuan City is not far from Penglai Island. It took only an hour by transport plane. Qin Zhiyuan and his party had already arrived in Zhenyuan City. They got off the plane and boarded the car directly to the pier. Two hours later, Qin Zhiyuan and others were sitting directly on the deck of the Taishan aircraft carrier.
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The Taishan aircraft carrier is an aircraft carrier presented to Lanfang by the French. It is actually a converted aircraft carrier from a freighter. It is now generally called an aircraft carrier.
The current aircraft carrier, because it does not carry many aircraft, is actually extremely limited in combat capability. The Taishan aircraft carrier can only carry 24 fighters and 12 bombers. This is based on Lanfang's optimization of the structure of the Taishan aircraft carrier. Otherwise,
If so, there will be fewer aircraft that can carry it.
In fact, aircraft are not suitable. The current Taishan aircraft carrier is equipped with all fixed-wing aircraft. The aircraft carrier still needs to carry folding-wing aircraft to further improve its combat effectiveness.
At present, the design of the foldable-wing aircraft has been basically completed. We are just waiting for Long Chengxuan’s materials to keep up.
Materials are now the biggest factor restricting Lanfang Technology.
I still couldn't imagine that planes could use bombs to sink battleships. It was impossible. Until we boarded the Tarzan aircraft carrier, Foch was still talking about it.
Since the last imperial meeting, Qin Zhiyuan did not reveal much to Foch. Even if Foch came to ask, Qin Zhiyuan would not disclose it.
Foch's heart was itching as if it had been scratched by a hundred kittens. It was finally scratched into a comb, and he had to sign a confidentiality agreement with the Lanfang Military Department before he could participate in this exercise.
How is it impossible that even if the battleship has a displacement of 100,000 tons, if I build a 100,000-ton bomb, wouldn't it be able to sink it? Qin Zhiyuan was talking nonsense.
It's not nonsense, right? The atomic bombs in another time and space are tens to millions of tons, and they are still measured in terms of explosives. After all, one hundred thousand tons is just a gadget.
The thought of a hundred thousand tons is driving you crazy. Foch almost raised his leg and kicked him.
Okay, look carefully. Qin Zhiyuan motioned Foch to pay attention to the deck.
On the deck, a dozen ground crews were attaching a huge torpedo to the belly of an aircraft. The size of this aircraft was also much larger than that of an ordinary fighter, especially the wings, which almost covered most of the aircraft when unfolded.
There is only one aircraft on the entire deck.
There is no way, limited to the current level of aircraft, in order to allow this big guy to fly, such a plane was specially built, and it cannot fly back. It has to land at the airport on a nearby island. Long Chengyuan explained on the side.
Long Chengyuan's expression was calm. Although the torpedo machine in front of him did not fully meet Qin Zhiyuan's requirements, it was still pretty good because Long Chengyuan had done his best and had a clear conscience.
It's already pretty good. It's beyond my imagination to reach this level. Just wait. If this exercise is successful, I will send you a medal weighing one ton. Qin Zhiyuan joked, his eyes full of encouragement and encouragement.
satisfy.
Ha, I still don’t want it. Long Chengyuan and Qin Zhiyuan don’t show up. Even if it’s something given by the king, don’t want it if you don’t want it.
At this time, the aircraft carrier has not yet formed as many standardized movements as in the 21st century, and of course it does not have the famous take-off posture. After all the preparations are completed, the pilots sit in the cockpit and start preparing to take off.
Can such a big guy fly? Qin Zhisheng looked at the flight deck, which was about 200 meters long, and questioned.
The Taishan is an aircraft carrier converted from a cargo ship. Compared with a real aircraft carrier, it has many shortcomings. Even the flight deck is not the rectangular deck in Qin Zhiyuan's impression, but a straight-through deck.
Qin Zhiyuan knew the flaws of the Taishan, but Qin Zhiyuan did not intend to change this.
At the very least, Qin Zhiyuan will not come up with a more advanced design until the shipyard in Lanfang is completed.
In order to move the torpedo aircraft to the ship, we destroyed four aircraft in succession, and all four pilots were killed. The pilot flying now is called Mu Wenguang. One of his brothers was killed during the test. Long Chengyuan's voice
It's not high, but the information revealed is awe-inspiring.
Don't worry, the country will not treat them badly. They died a worthy death and the country will remember them. Qin Zhiyuan lined Long Chengyuan's shoulders and promised.
Thank you, Your Majesty. Long Chengyuan looked grateful.
In fact, even if Long Chengyuan did not ask for this favor, Lanfang would not forget these martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country. Lanfang Military Department has a department that is responsible for the placement of disabled soldiers and the care of the orphans of fallen soldiers.
If they are disabled soldiers, they can choose to retire and receive compensation from the state for life; if they choose to continue serving, they can continue to serve the army in state-owned factories or state-owned farms in Lanfang, and the military will give them preferential treatment
, arrange for them to do the work they can.
For fallen martyrs, if the fallen martyrs have parents, the state will be responsible for supporting the parents of the martyrs and providing for them until they die; if the martyrs have children, the Lanfang government will be responsible for raising the children until they are 18 years old, and all living, education and medical expenses will be borne by
State responsibility.
In this way, although it invisibly increased the burden on the country, it also completely relieved the worries of Lanfang's soldiers. Therefore, the morale of Lanfang's army was very high, and the soldiers' morale was very high.
While Qin Zhiyuan and the others were talking, the Taishan had already adjusted its navigation, pointed its bow in the direction of the sea breeze, and was ready to take off.
The two ground crew members pulled hard on the propellers on the wings, and the propellers immediately began to rotate with a rumble. The ground crew members immediately dispersed and cleared the channel for the torpedo plane that was about to take off.
Standing where Qin Zhiyuan was, he could clearly see Mu Wenguang saluting him in the cabin.
Qin Zhiyuan returned the greeting and subconsciously made a take-off gesture.
Go ahead. Qin Zhiyuan feels that Mu Wenguang will definitely hear it.
The huge fuselage of the torpedo machine began to slide slowly, faster and faster, and reached the end of the deck in a short time.
As soon as they rushed out of the deck, the torpedo plane disappeared from everyone's sight.
Dangerous Qin Zhisheng exclaimed.
Pull up and Long Chengyuan is cheering.
Foch looked gloomy and said nothing.
Qin Zhiyuan's heart beat faster involuntarily, but fortunately he could control it without losing his composure.
Soon, the torpedo plane appeared in the attacker's sight with its head held high, flying higher and higher.
Long live
Although it had been successful several times, the presence of Qin Zhiyuan this time was obviously of greater significance. The moment the torpedo plane flew into the blue sky, the ground crew couldn't help but shout loudly.
Girl, I was shocked. This aircraft carrier was really exciting. Qin Zhisheng patted his chest and gasped for air.
It's just taking off, it's still early to celebrate success, don't get too excited and Foch pours cold water on it mercilessly.
Qin Zhisheng pouted, but he still had enough respect not to refute, and pulled Long Chengyuan aside to whisper.
As long as we can fly, it means we have won half the battle. Don't worry, it will definitely work. If it doesn't work this time, we will have another time. As long as we persevere, we will always usher in the day of victory. Qin Zhiyuan is ambitious and will not follow
Foch's general knowledge.
Your Majesty said it well
Long live
The surroundings were already surrounded by ground staff. As soon as Qin Zhiyuan finished speaking, thundering cheers suddenly sounded again.
Yes, as long as everyone is united, there is no need to worry about big things happening.
