The specific speed of a warship can be analyzed from the power, tonnage, and line type, or it is relatively simple and intuitive, comparing the existing warships.

Bismarck, full load 51,000 tons, 150,000 hp, 30 knots.

Iowa, full load 55,000 tons, 210,000 horsepower, 33 knots (the highest record was 35.5 knots, set by the New Jersey in 1968).

Kaohsiung, full load of 12,000 tons, 130,000 horsepower, 35.5 knots.

Type 055, full load 12,000 tons, 150,000 horsepower,? Section.

The hull of the 055 was originally designed for high-speed sailing, and it uses a scissor-type bow suitable for ocean voyages, which has a larger aspect ratio than the Iowa class.

The large bulbous bow reduces the wave resistance during sailing, and the square stern can make the calculated waterline length larger than the actual waterline length, reducing the resistance at high speed and increasing the speed of wave barriers.

With the same power system, this modern-designed warship can increase its speed by 1 to 2 knots compared to a World War II warship of the same tonnage.

At present, it is generally believed that even if it is the original powertrain of 055, 35 knots is a conservative estimate.

After the transformation of Mufeng, 210,000 horsepower, all used as power, no one knows how fast it can run.

In the strait outside the First Military Port, Nanchang's very handsome saber in the trial voyage waved, and the battleship under its feet rode the wind and waves, and the speed climbed rapidly, getting faster and faster.

The breeze feels the sea breeze blowing on the face, which is exceptionally refreshing.

Li Sailiu squinted, estimating the speed of the Nanchang, and his face became more and more strange.

“30…… 35…… 37…… 38…… 39…… 40……”

Nanchang turned his head and squinted one eye, and there was a faint flash of electric light in his open eyes:

"Commander, all the power of the main engine is used as power, and the current maximum speed is ...... 40 knots...... But...... Yes...... The body is trembling, if it goes on like this, it won't work......"

Richelieu and De Grasse were both confused: "It turned out to be really 40 knots, and a 12,000-ton ship actually ran to 40 knots!" ”

The boilers of France in World War II are also a must, so there are many high-speed ships, and the Wackland-class and the Fantasy-class can run up to 40 knots.

But the fantasy class is just over 3,000 tons, and you, a big guy of 12,000 tons, can run 40 knots, and the destroyers said that the day is over.

Mu Feng was also a little surprised: "Is there really 40 knots?" Sure enough, it's a destroyer! ”

When Nanchang heard this, he said with a bitter face and a little pain:

"Commander, my hull was not designed for such a high speed, this has far exceeded my design speed, and now it is very uncomfortable, and my body will break down after a long time......"

Mu Feng immediately said: "If you are uncomfortable, come down, you find a few different levels, the most suitable speed, such as rapid mobilization speed, energy-saving cruising speed, etc." ”

"Hmm." Nanchang nodded, slowly slowing down, looking for a suitable speed node.

In the strait outside the port area, the Nanchang ran back and forth at various speeds for an afternoon, and finally obtained data under various conditions.

After the Mufeng transformation, the Nanchang has a total output of 210,000 horsepower, all of which are used as power, and can reach a speed of 40 knots in a short time.

But in practice, she would not be allowed to run so fast, and her hull was not designed for such high speeds, which could be damaged if it took a little longer.

Giving him such a high power is not to make it run fast, but more for the various equipment on the ship, and also to leave enough margin for various improvements in the future.

At the same time, the power is sufficient, coupled with the change of all-electric propulsion, it can flexibly cope with various situations.

It is possible to open only one turbine and cruise at a low speed to save energy, or it can be fully operated with four turbines, but all maintain a stable state at low speed to prolong the life of the turbine.

The 055 should be designed for a maximum speed of 35 knots, and when it exceeds 35 knots, the hull will be unstable.

Therefore, the speed of battlefield dispatch is 35 knots, which only needs 120,000 horsepower to achieve.

The remaining sufficient power can fully meet the needs of various modern equipment on the ship, including large power consumers such as phased array radars, as well as electromagnetic guns to be installed in the future.

Because of the integrated power system, the cruising speed can be adjusted at will, from 20 knots to 25 knots to 27 knots, and only one set of turbines needs to be turned on.

After reading this information, Mu Feng found that the transformed 055 was almost specially designed for the new era aircraft carrier formation of 25 knots of cruising and 35 knots of combat.

It depends on whether the other fleet members can reach this speed of 35 knots after the transformation.

Now that the power problem is basically solved, the problem should not be big.

has been following Mu Feng's crimson, and after listening to Nanchang's report, he pulled the corner of Mu Feng's clothes with both hands:

"Commander...... The crimson wants to ...... too Faster ......"

Mu Feng was a little surprised: "Crimson...... How fast do you want it? ”

Crimson said firmly, "Verse 35." ”

Richelieu next to him couldn't help but say again:

"Crimson, you are a battleship, it is too difficult to reach 35 knots, and the slender hull of Missouri, at 210,000 horsepower, is only 33 knots."

Crimson ignored Riccelleu, and tugged at the corners of Mu Feng's clothes with both hands:

"Commander, I want ......"

Mu Feng touched his crimson hair and narrowed his eyes slightly.

If you change the Crimson to the same 210,000-horsepower power system as Nanchang, and then remodel the hull, it is estimated that it can run to 33 knots like Iowa.

According to the data of the Iowa-class New Jersey, which ran in 1968, it had to reach a speed of 35 knots and a power system output of more than 250,000 horsepower.

Mu Feng's current number of combat ships is limited, and Crimson is also a very important combat force, so I definitely hope that she can integrate into the 35-section aircraft carrier formation.

This requires the completion of Neptune's steam turbine militarization project and the replacement of new high-power steam turbines with Liaoning.

In order to adapt to the high speed, the hull below the crimson waterline also had to be modified to a certain extent, and this renovation project was very large.

Because the design of the crimson hull is completely different from that of ordinary ships, it needs to be very careful to transform.

So in the end, Mu Feng pinched his crimson face and said with a smile:

"Crimson has to reach 35 knots, this is no problem, but Crimson has to wait a little patiently, wait for Sister Neptune's research and development work to be completed, and wait for the commander to study your hull thoroughly."

Crimson nodded heavily after hearing this: "Hmm! Crimson waits! ”

Li Sailiu next to him listened and couldn't help but ask Mu Feng:

"You're not kidding, can you really get Crimson to run to 35 knots? He is a battleship of tens of thousands of tons, not a destroyer of thousands of tons and 10,000 tons. ”

Mu Feng nodded: "It should be no problem, if Sister Li wants it, I can also satisfy you." ”

Li Sailiu was stunned for a while, and said with a dry smile: "I...... I...... I'll forget it...... Haha......"