Radar, anti-aircraft artillery and rockets, the three major weapons that broke the superiority of the aircraft, were now poked out by Contini all at once. Although none of the things he depicts at present have been filmed, or even only one that is close to fantasy, Du Hei is not so narrow, because "Air Supremacy" also describes the vision of future war, in his thinking, the theory of air supremacy is not based on the present but based on the future war strategy, and the real effect is estimated to be 20 years later, and he is more ambitious to hope that his theory can be shown with a more complete mentality and work for 100 years. Contini's three weapons either do not exist, and if they do, he must be considered and modified in the theory of air supremacy.

"The second question is that you have a lot of admiration for the role of bombers in your discussion, believing that fighters are defensive in nature, bombers are offensive in nature, and the air force is far more offensive than defensive, but I think this understanding is one-sided, and the offensive and defensive will be balanced in the future......"

"I saw a lot of air battles in the last war, and I don't think my opinion stands up to proof."

"The experience of the last war may be correct, but it may not be applicable to the next war." Contini smiled slightly, "Don't you think fighter jets can't deal with bombers?" I rather think that in the future, bombers will not be a match for fighters at all. ”

"How so?"

"First of all, the trend is that the speed of the aircraft is getting faster and faster, the altitude is getting higher and higher, and the horsepower is getting stronger and stronger, right?"

"That's right."

"Well, the speed difference between fighters and bombers will widen, and now the two sides are basically close, even if there is, it is 20-40 km / h, if the speed of the aircraft can be increased to 600-700 km in the future, I think the fastest fighter can be 150-200 km / h faster than the fastest bomber, which is a very lethal speed advantage."

Du Hei nodded: "Go on." ”

"The second trend is that the firepower is getting more and more intense, right? Now the aircraft generally only has one machine gun, a very small number of only 2, the caliber is generally not more than 8mm, this kind of firepower unless it is a direct hit on the pilot's body or key parts, the fighter is helpless bomber, but with the improvement of the engine horsepower carrying capacity, the future aircraft equipment may be 4, 6 or even 8 machine guns, the caliber may be expanded from 8mm to 20mm, 30mm or even 75mm, although the body structure can also be strengthened, but do you think that the fighter with this firepower can not help the bomber? ”

Although Contini said it is an exaggeration, Du Hei believes that there is a certain truth: everyone panicked as soon as the tank appeared, and later found that artillery, especially direct-fire artillery, can be relatively easy to deal with tanks, although the armor of the tank can continue to thicken, but the armor-piercing ability of the gun will gradually improve, in this process of spear tip or shield, the spear is advantageous, because the tank armor can not be thickened unlimitedly!

"In your own words, it is always advantageous to attack than to defend, but in the specific tactics of air combat, fighters are attacking, bombers are defense, you say, which is more advantageous?"

"Good boy, you have learned to sophistry!"

Contini was unimpressed: as long as Duhey was not annoyed, he decided to finish his sentence.

"The third point, regarding the relationship between the independent air force and the army and navy, I will not talk about the army first, but the navy. Don't know what you think about planes taking off from the sea? ”

"I don't think much of it......," Du Hei's face darkened, "It's normal for the Navy to have a few seaplanes!" ”

"I'm not talking about seaplanes, I'm talking about carrier-based aircraft — planes that can take off and land from the deck of a warship and don't carry pontoons."

"Isn't this an aircraft carrier? You kid dare to bully me for not knowing how to do it? ”

"Yes, the tonnage of aircraft carriers is stipulated in the Washington Naval Treaty, which shows that countries have aspirations for the use of aircraft carriers and aircraft, but I think they are still conservative, and in my opinion, aircraft will not only dominate the sky, dominate the land, but also dominate the sea...... In the next 20 or even 15 years, aircraft carriers will replace battleships in naval warfare. ”

"Hahaha, that's what I like, planes are destined to dominate everything, but ......," Duire said as he stared at Contini, "Do you dare to say such arrogant things to your father?" See if he beats you up. ”

Ciano the Elder, a naval officer in World War I, served in the traditional surface fleet until he reached the rank of colonel, and Duhey's ridicule was clearly aimed at the traditionalists.

"Aircraft carriers will definitely shine in the future, regardless of whether the traditionalists accept it or lose it, the historical trend is irreversible. But when the aircraft carrier confirms its position as the main force and core in the Navy, how do you think the relationship between the independent air force and naval aviation will be maintained? Is the Navy itself in charge of naval aviation, or is naval aviation under the control of the Air Force? ”

"This ......" Du Hei hesitated, it is definitely not possible to manage both ends, but it seems that it is not the same reason to say confidently that it will be under the control of the Air Force.

"If the aviation on the warships is under the control of the navy, then who is in charge of the aviation on the military ports and islands?" "For example, the island of Malta is a very important stronghold, if the Italian Navy occupies it and deploys aircraft to fight with the fleet, do you think it is better for the air force to control and the Navy to coordinate and cooperate with the operation through complex coordination, or the Navy to manage and coordinate it within its own system?" ”

"You kid is not a little cowardly, you actually stared at the British Malta!"

"Malta is a key stronghold, and if Italy is to project its influence in North Africa, effectively control Libya and expand in other directions, Malta will become a bottleneck that cannot be bypassed." Contini smiled slightly, "And according to your theory, air supremacy is the core key to victory in the war, and if the British deploy strong air forces on the island, this war ......"

"Are you sure there will be a war with the British, not with the French?"

"Who can say what will happen in the future? But if you want to radiate influence in Africa and effectively control the Mediterranean, Malta has to control it, do you think Italy can expand its power like Europe? ”

Duhey shook his head: It is not easy to change the geographical and political map of Europe, Italy is not a seeded player in the race for European hegemony, let alone Britain and France, even Germany, which is currently forced to dormant, and Russia, which has just completed the revolution, have more potential than Italy, and if Italy wants to improve its international status, there is only one way left to forge ahead in Africa.

The discussion continued until late in the evening, in the form of Contini asking questions and Duhey answering. Contini asked questions about the future, what ifs, etc., Du Hei answered about his thoughts and possible responses, and Antonio, who was in the audience, although he barely understood aviation, listened very clearly: the young master pointed out that these problems were not perfect or comprehensive enough in the theory of His Excellency the minister, and the young master was not refuting Du Hei's views in a targeted manner, but helping Du Hei to think and improve his theory in more and deeper fields. Your opinion is understandable", "I didn't expect this part", "If this is the case, it may indeed need to be further analyzed and improved", and so on.

By the end of the day, Contini couldn't hold back and wanted to go to bed, and Duhey was still eager to continue the discussion.

Early the next morning, the train had already entered Austria, and the more he thought about it, the more excited he became: although the question of Contini was discussed in a purely academic sense, it had full practical significance and was very inspiring to him, and the more he looked at it, the more he liked it, and finally simply woke up the sleepy-eyed Contini: "Calais, if you don't come to work in the Ministry of Aviation after graduation, I will appoint you as an assistant to the minister!" ”

"My father wants me to be an assistant to the Minister of Communications."

"No, no, no, you are his son, you can't be an assistant to the Minister of Communications, you have to pay attention to political influence."

Contini yawned, stretched his waist, and said in a tone of underwhelming: "But the Ministry of Aviation has no future, if it becomes an independent air force, I may be willing to go, and in the future, I will be a veteran of the air force, and I will be able to hang a general star when I am 50 years old." ”

"You kid...... Can you put aside the idea that you are full of ideas about getting promoted and making a fortune, and use the energy to do academic work to make a career? Duhei was angry and funny, "Who said in the newspapers that he would not hesitate to break his bones for the sake of Italy's prosperity?" Do you want me to expose this hypocrite? ”

"Uncle Duhei, are you really here?"

"That's it, as soon as I graduate, I'll report to the Ministry of Aviation! I can't do you well! Your father, I'll negotiate! ”

Antonio smiled slightly: The young master seems to have succeeded in challenging the academic authority of the Air Force, tsk, assistant minister, this is a good position to attack, retreat and defend......?