The distance of fifty nautical miles in the morning would take only twenty minutes for the carrier-based aircraft of the Imperial Navy. When the carrier-based aircraft formation appeared on the horizon in the north, the high-ranking military and political officials of the empire and the ordinary sailors on the 'Fuxi' all exclaimed.

"It's coming, it's coming! The plane is coming. ”

"The formation of dozens of planes is really spectacular!"

Seeing that the carrier-based aircraft formation was rapidly approaching, Wu Haoxuan's face also showed a smile. Judging by the formation of carrier-based aircraft, the training of these carrier-based aircraft pilots should be very hard. These basic skills are very solid.

"Discover the target! The fighters first strafed and suppressed the enemy's anti-aircraft gun positions. Dive bombers and torpedo attack planes, waiting for an opportunity to attack. "The commander of the carrier-based aircraft that led the team gave the order.

Although, this time, they are only going to attack a target ship that does not have any air defense power. However, the pilots of the carrier-based aircraft of the Imperial Navy still meticulously followed the attack steps to attack.

12 F5B fighters accelerated out of formation, circled down, and strafed the target ship. The aviation machine gun in the nose of the aircraft is full of power, punching bullet holes one after another in the wooden target ship. When carrier-based aircraft attack, fighters are responsible for strafing the enemy's anti-aircraft gun emplacements, suppressing the enemy's anti-aircraft fire, or attracting anti-aircraft fire, so as to create favorable opportunities for dive bombers and torpedo attack planes to attack. If there is an interception by enemy air defense fighters, the fighters also have to disperse the enemy fighters. It can be said that the fighter is a guardian among carrier-based aircraft, providing protection for dive bombers and torpedo attack aircraft. In this way, dive bombers and torpedo attack aircraft will be able to attack freely.

Immediately after the F5B fighters, a series of FC dive bombers and YL torpedo attack planes also attacked, and they formed a two-plane formation or squad. Pounce on the target ship.

"Boom!"

There was a terrible whistling sound, which was when the dive bomber was diving and dropping bombs, and the air flow quickly passed through the sounders in the wings, making a sharp and piercing sound, as if it was about to puncture people's eardrums. This sound, in fact, doesn't have much effect. The main thing is to oppress the enemy. If you hear such a voice without preparation, it is enough to be frightened.

The two dive bombers began to dive at an angle of 60 degrees and dropped bombs at an altitude of 500 meters from the target ship, which smashed into the target ship in a nearly vertical trajectory. Dive bombers, on the other hand, quickly changed their dive paths. Otherwise, there is a risk of crashing.

Unfortunately, the two bombs missed and did not hit the target ship, but fell into the sea a few dozen meters away from the target ship. After the bomb exploded, there were waves that rushed into the sky.

"What a pity! It's only a little bit off. Otherwise. The target ship has already been hit. "On the battleship 'Fuxi', the audience said with regret.

Wu Haoxuan smiled and didn't say anything. The key is that the performance of the dive bomber is not enough! If you can dive and drop bombs at an angle of nearly 90 degrees like the Germans in World War II, the hit rate will undoubtedly be much higher. It's just that, with the current technology and material strength, it is difficult to create such a dive bomber. However, Wu Haoxuan was not in a hurry. With the continuous development of imperial technology, it is believed that it will not be long before such a dive bomber can be built.

Torpedo attack aircraft also began to attack target ships. Four torpedo attack aircraft descended to an altitude of just over two hundred meters above the surface of the sea. A torpedo was then dropped. After the torpedo fell into the sea, it sank all at once. But it soon popped up again. Shoot quickly towards the target ship.

Because the speed of the target ship is not fast, and at the same time the course is fixed. Therefore, it is very easy for torpedo attack aircraft to succeed in attacking target ships. Among the four torpedoes dropped this time. One of the ships hit the target ship and exploded instantly. The power of light torpedoes, although not great, was for battleships with thick armor at that time. Deal with wooden target ships. That's perfectly enough. The violent explosion directly blew a large hole in the flank of the target ship. The sea water frantically poured into the target ship, and yes, the speed of the target ship slowed down.

More and more dive bombers and torpedo attack aircraft attacked, as if eagles were pounced on their massive prey.

Under the blows of carrier-based aircraft of the Imperial Navy, the target ship was hit several times. Ultimately. It was blown to pieces and sank into the sea. After the attack, the pilots of the carrier-based aircraft withdrew from the battlefield.

The cheers of the officers and men of the Imperial Navy resounded on the battleship 'Fuxi,' and the admirals who were observing the attack exercise were also very satisfied. After all, the aircraft carrier fleet has just begun to develop, how can it be more demanding.

"Ladies and gentlemen, do you have any feelings about this exercise of the aircraft carrier fleet?" Wu Haoxuan asked.

"Your Majesty, the aircraft carrier strikes the enemy's warships through carrier-based aircraft, which allows the aircraft carrier to stay far away, and its own safety is guaranteed. In addition, carrier-based aircraft attacking with aerial bombs and aerial torpedoes pose a great threat to warships. Although, this time, the exercise was nothing more than an attack on a target ship. Danchen believed that with the continuous advancement of technology, the aircraft carrier fleet of the Imperial Navy would become more and more powerful. Admiral Sa Zhenbing said.

Other military ministers have echoed this view. After all, they may have had some doubts before. However, seeing the way the aircraft carrier fleet attacked, they were undoubtedly much more relieved. Although this kind of attack is different from the counter-bombardment of battleships, it is still essentially the same. It's just that the battleship used cannons to drop shells. Aircraft carriers, on the other hand, use carrier-based aircraft to drop bombs and torpedoes directly on the heads of enemy ships. The maximum firing range of the battleship's naval guns was only more than 20 kilometers. However, aircraft carriers are capable of striking the enemy at a distance of hundreds of kilometers. Its striking distance is far superior to that of battleships.

What's more, when an aircraft carrier attacks the enemy, it is generally far away, and at the same time, it can also ensure its own safety.

"Your Majesty, just now the aircraft carrier fleet dispatched dozens of planes to attack an abandoned merchant ship. Merchant ships still travel in a straight line. The conditions set by this exercise are too favorable for the aircraft carrier fleet. Battleships were not only faster than target ships, but also more robust and capable of avoiding bombs and torpedoes. It is not so easy for carrier-based aircraft to sink real warships. Therefore, Chen believes that in order to test the combat effectiveness of aircraft carriers, it is best to conduct a confrontation exercise that is close to actual combat. Marshal Cheng Biguang, commander of the Pacific Fleet, said.

Wu Haoxuan nodded, he knew that it was difficult to convince these fierce generals just by attacking target ships. There is no need for confrontation, let them experience the attack power of the aircraft carrier in a whisper, and they will believe that the aircraft carrier has strong combat effectiveness and can replace the battleship.

"The advice was excellent. Contact the aircraft carrier group right away. This afternoon, a confrontation exercise will be conducted. The two sides of the exercise were the aircraft carrier formation and the formation with the battleship Fuxi as the core. Wu Haoxuan said.

The battleship "Fuxi" was the most powerful battleship in the Imperial Navy, and if the battleship "Fuxi" was not an aircraft carrier, then the generals naturally had nothing else to say.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The Minister of the Navy, Marshal Sa Zhenbing, nodded.

The emperor gave an order, and all preparations began in an orderly manner. Both sides were of equal strength and equal in number of warships. On the side of the aircraft carrier formation, in addition to the No. 01 experimental aircraft carrier, there are two light cruisers and four destroyers. On the side of the battleship 'Fuxi', there were also two light cruisers and four destroyers.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, the exercise officially began. At this point, neither side knows the location of the other. On the side of the battleship 'Fuxi', Marshal Cheng Biguang sent four destroyers out to find the location of the aircraft carrier formation. However, to find a formation in the vast sea, in the absence of an exact location, it is undoubtedly a needle in a haystack.

On the other hand, Major General Chen Houfu, commander of the aircraft carrier squadron, also issued an order to search for the 'Fuxi' squadron. Although, the battleship 'Fuxi' was the most powerful battleship of the Imperial Navy. However, Rear Admiral Chen Houfu was confident that he would defeat the battleship 'Fuxi'. Because, the fleet under his command is based on aircraft carriers. Aircraft carriers, on the other hand, undoubtedly possess epoch-making and powerful combat power that can change the situation of naval warfare.

Four 'Seagull-class' seaplanes took off from the No. 01 experimental aircraft carrier and flew in all directions, searching for traces of the battleship 'Fuxi'. In order to expand the scope of the search, as well as to avoid blind spots. Rear Admiral Chen Houfu even ordered four of the 12 F5B fighters to take off and search for the location of the battleship Fuxi. For aircraft carriers, as long as they find the position of the opponent, they will be able to take off fighters to attack. Therefore, in aircraft carrier operations, discovering the enemy is the first and most important step.

On the side of the battleship formation of the 'Fuxi', Marshal Cheng Biguang personally commanded it. In order to avoid being discovered by the aircraft carrier, which would attract a large number of carrier-based aircraft, he constantly ordered the battleship to turn and change its position, in order to avoid the search of the aircraft on the aircraft carrier. As long as the 01 aircraft carrier can be detected in advance. With the formidable firepower of the battleship 'Fuxi', as long as one 410-mm shell hits the No. 01 aircraft carrier, it can make the No. 01 aircraft carrier ineffective. Next, you can easily slaughter the 01 aircraft carrier. After all, the most important weapon of an aircraft carrier is its carrier-based aircraft. If the aircraft carrier is damaged and loses the ability to take off and land aircraft, then it will naturally be scrapped. (To be continued.) )

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