Chapter 581: Air Raid on the Sea (I)
"You Air Force has such an evil guy, if you bring a large number of bombs or a few large-caliber cannons, then you are not invincible in the world?" Zhang Haiyang listened to Chen Yu's explanation and exclaimed.
Admiral Chen Yu pouted and said, "How do you think this kind of plane can reach that speed and altitude?" This type of aircraft is very expensive, the fuselage material is all titanium, and the entire aircraft is unusually flat to reduce air resistance. In addition, the cost of two engines with a thrust of more than 13,000 horsepower as a power source is astronomical, and the money of this aircraft can build twelve Kunpeng 3 bombers. In addition, there are on-board computer systems, synthetic aperture radar and pilots' temperature-controlled and life-sustaining systems, the overall cost of which is conservatively estimated to be more than a Seawolf 3 submarine. Besides, it is very difficult for this kind of plane to take off and land, and it is not piloted by the most elite pilots of the Air Force, that is, if there is one, one will fall, and there is no possibility of sparing. ”
Chen Yu's words made Zhang Haiyang's mouth open wide in shock: "This condition is too harsh, such a harsh and single-function aircraft, it is better to use it sparingly." ”
Chen Yu glanced at him and said, "If you want to surpass the performance of the same period, you need to pay a sufficient price, and this is the case in every era." ”
Fang Ruijun nodded and said: "Okay, I agree, just use this kind of aircraft for reconnaissance, for the sake of insurance, you will send all the units of this kind of reconnaissance aircraft that have formed combat effectiveness in your hands, I want the most detailed battlefield data." ”
Chen Yu said: "Yes, we will definitely complete the task, I have checked the information just now, the satellites of Zhonghua Island will pass over the northern part of the storm ocean three times a day, with them watching, there will be no delay." ”
"Our navy will also send a submarine force to conduct secret tracking, which can be regarded as a supplement to the satellite." Zhang Haiyang also added.
Unbeknownst to him, he had been targeted by the Imperial Chinese military, and at this time, Admiral Halsey was intensively planning what he thought was a very secret operation. At dusk on 2 May, the Axis task force set sail for the Jarman Empire's Stedam military port, and five minutes after the Axis fleet set sail, a reconnaissance satellite passing over the Northern Storm Ocean discovered the situation.
The Joint Command soon learned of the situation, and the five submarines of the 11th Submarine Detachment, operating in the Stormy Ocean, were ordered to monitor the movements of the Axis fleet, while the 'Asuka' squadron flying the Black Feather strategic reconnaissance aircraft was already on the military airfield of Fort Paladin, and had entered the first level of combat readiness.
Through satellite relays, the information observed by the submarine is transmitted to the command in real time, and although it is only a few radar signals, the command allows the command to accurately monitor the movements of the Axis fleet.
Powered by the AIP system, the Seawolf 3 submarine can dive underwater for more than 10 days, and its speed of 17.5 knots underwater is enough to keep up with the cruising speed of the Axis fleet.
Because the Seawolf 3 submarine uses a lot of noise-reducing technology, its engine float raft shock absorption, the surface of the boat is laid with sound-absorbing tiles, and the seven-bladed large blade propeller is used, resulting in the noise of the submarine is only 118 decibels.
The advanced Seawolf 3-class submarines are so quiet, with the current sonar level of the Axis powers, even if they track within five kilometers, the other side will not be able to detect it, so these submarines boldly disperse and follow closely, quietly observing the opposing fleet.
"Turn on the sonar and record the other party's voiceprint spectrum." This is the commander of the submarine in the command, the warship hull breaks, the propeller rotation will make a sound, and these sounds are different for each warship, and they are fixed after the construction can not be changed, as long as these information is obtained, the data can be compared in the future, and other listening equipment can easily know which warship this is.
"Nos. 1101 and 1102 will take off immediately and carry out the scheduled plan." After receiving the order from the headquarters, the two Black Feather strategic reconnaissance planes crossed the 3,000-meter-long runway, raised their noses with difficulty, and flew toward the night sky.
The first batch of reconnaissance planes has already departed, and the two planes of the second batch immediately began intense preparations before takeoff, and an hour later they will take off to replace the first batch of reconnaissance planes, relying on such replacement reconnaissance, the Chinese Empire will observe the movements of the entire battlefield in real time.
The maintenance cost of this kind of aircraft is very high, with an average of five hours of maintenance for every hour of flight, and the cost of using it is as high as 200,000 Chinese dollars.
Admiral Halsey stood nervously on the bridge of the USS George, staring at the deep night sky. He knew very well in his heart that today's action would determine the fate of the Nantes Empire, once they succeeded in destroying the High Seas Fleet of the Yaman Empire, the entire Northern Storm Ocean would be at their disposal, and the Axis forces would be able to carry out amphibious landing operations anywhere, and the tide of battle would develop in favor of the Axis group.
Thinking of this, Admiral Halsey couldn't help but curse in his heart, the Axis powers had absolute superiority, but those officials and lords in the country only focused on immediate interests, and they had to force the military to occupy the colonies of the southern subcontinent as the main goal, and as a result, the Allies had the opportunity to counterattack, which made him have to make a risky attack.
"General, we have arrived three hundred kilometers away from the William Military Port." The staff officer in charge of navigation reported.
Admiral Halsey nodded: "Order all carrier-based aircraft to rise into the air and start the attack." ”
The Axis fleet was divided into five forces and launched simultaneous attacks on the five major ports of the Central Powers. Although Admiral Halsey was very keen to inquire about the situation of the fleets by radio before starting the attack. But he knew very well that once the radio silence was broken, the other side would immediately discover their intentions, so he had no choice but to suppress his worries and concentrate on the battle in front of him.
The thirteen aircraft carriers of the Halsey fleet turned on the deck lights together, and the snow-bright lights suddenly lit up the entire sky, and with the sound of humming motors, one after another carrier-based aircraft flew off the deck one after another.
Most of the planes flew into the night sky after being grouped, while a small number of fighters circled the aircraft carrier fleet to escort the fleet. In order to prevent a sneak attack by Allied submarines, the aircraft carriers immediately turned off the deck lights after all the planes took off, and the entire fleet fell into darkness again.