"Your Royal Highness, oil-fired boilers and steam turbines, although we have already started research on this. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info But so far, no breakthrough has been made. And we don't have any experience with that. The battleships built before were all coal-fired boilers and three-expansion reciprocating steam engines. The rash use of oil-fired boilers and steam turbines may not be guaranteed in terms of performance and reliability. "Bruckner, chief engineer of the Naval Technical Committee, expressed his opinion.

"Oil-fired boilers and steam turbines are really new. However, we can't deny its performance just because it's new. The British had long experimented with steam turbines on large warships, and with very good results. It can be seen that the performance of the steam turbine is better than that of the three-expansion reciprocating steam engine, and even represents the future development direction. Even if we don't have the experience to do so, we can still start researching and experimenting in this area now, and I believe that there will be no problem in making a breakthrough in this area with the scientific and technological power of the German Empire. I hope that in this respect we cannot be left too far behind by the British. Qin Tian said.

"Oscar, if we use oil-fired boilers, doesn't that mean that we will consume a lot of heavy oil? Germany is short of oil. If war breaks out and our overseas trade routes for oil imports are cut off, the consequences will be dire. So, I think it's better to have a coal-fired boiler. Crown Prince William jumped out, he seemed to have forgotten that at the beginning of the argument assembly he had said that he had only brought his eyes and ears to pull. But now, he's gone with what he's said.

"Oil-fired boilers have great advantages over coal-fired boilers. Although Germany was short of oil, we could have stockpiled as much oil as we could before the war. That way, once war breaks out, we have enough oil to use. As long as our navy can defeat the British and break through their blockade in naval battles. Well, everything is not a problem. Qin Tian continued.

He knew that there were also some oil fields in Germany. However, the production is not large. At the same time, it is also relatively difficult to mine. With the current state of the art, it is very difficult to mine. Therefore, storing enough oil before the war became the best way to solve the problem. Anyway, as long as the German Navy wins, then all problems will be solved. If the German Navy loses, it naturally has no meaning.

"Your Royal Highness, what do you think of this battleship designed by Prince Oscar?" Marshal Count Tirpitz asked.

"Your Excellency, it looks like a very good battleship. Performance and combat effectiveness are very outstanding. If we can have such battleships, the strength of the High Seas Fleet will be further enhanced. "said Prince Heinrich, commander of the High Seas Fleet.

Field Marshal Tirpitz nodded, he knew the gap between the German and British navies, and knew that if the German navy wanted to defeat the British navy, it would have to go the wrong way. It's just that, judging from the current situation, those experts of the Naval Technical Committee obviously have a lot of disagreement with Qin Tian's design plan. This made it very difficult for them to turn Qin Tian's design into reality.

Of course, if Wilhelm II and Field Marshal Count Tirpitz used their power to forcibly promote the construction of new battleships, others would have no choice but to pinch their noses and admit it. However, this would be a serious violation of the traditions and rules and regulations of the German Navy, which would lead to a series of problems.

"Your Excellency, do we have a way to overcome the novelty of Prince Oscar's design?" Prince Heinrich asked.

If there is an outstanding naval warship designer among the children of the royal family, this is undoubtedly a matter of pride for the royal family. Prince Heinrich was also happy to see this.

"There are some problems, but if we focus on public relations, it won't be a big problem." Marshal Count Tirpitz said.

"Then it's up to the Naval Technical Committee to decide." Prince Heinrich sighed.

"Experts, do you still have any doubts about this?" Feng? Count Warren asked.

"Your Royal Highness, I note that the battleship you designed had a 305 mm gun with a main gun. However, we currently have only the old 305-mm guns. That kind of main gun is not very powerful, and the range is not very far. And, the rate of fire was low. The overall performance is not as good as Krupp's 280-mm 45-caliber cannon. Therefore, I think it would be more appropriate to use a 280-mm Krupp cannon. Brigadier General Gusad said.

"The performance of Krupp's 280 mm gun is really good. However, the disadvantage of being too small a caliber will greatly affect the armor-piercing performance of the shell. In the face of the enemy's battleships with thick armor, there will be great restrictions. With the strength of Krupp, it should not be a problem to develop a 305-mm gun as soon as possible! As far as I know, the British already generally adopted the 305-mm gun. Even larger caliber 343-mm guns, they are also being developed. In terms of the caliber of the main guns, we are much behind the British. Qin Tian retorted.

"No, we can't let Oscar continue, or the experts will be persuaded by him." Crown Prince William was secretly anxious.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the time is almost up. Prince Oscar has explained your doubts. So, you can draw conclusions now, right? Crown Prince William asked with a smile on his face.

The experts of the Naval Technical Committee suddenly began to think about it.

"I'm sorry, Your Royal Highness, I think you should be a little more cautious, your design is a little too bold." Sir Dietrich said.

"His Royal Highness the Prince has incorporated a lot of new technologies into his design. We have not yet mastered these technologies. In addition, there is no evidence of the superiority of all-heavy artillery on the surface. So, I think this design should be reviewed again. Bruckner also opposed Qin Tian's opinion.

Subsequently, other experts also expressed their opinions one after another. No one supported Qin Tian's design.

"Your Royal Highness, the opinion of the Naval Technical Committee is already obvious, that is, your design may be correct. However, in the current situation, it is inappropriate. So it can't be passed for the time being. "Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Navy, Von? Count Warren said.

"Oscar, don't be discouraged, even though your design was rejected. However, you are still young, and there will be opportunities in the future. Crown Prince William comforted. But Qin Tian clearly saw the gloating in his eyes that couldn't be hidden.