In a dry dock of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dockyard Company, a behemoth is quietly parked here.

When it comes to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dockyard Company, I believe many military fans will know this well-known name - Meiguo's latest electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier was built here, and it is also the only shipyard in Meiguo that can build and design nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, as well as carry out fuel replacement and overhaul of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.

Against this backdrop, the behemoth parked in dry dock could not have been a civilian vessel such as a bulk carrier or an oil tanker, but a genuine nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

This aircraft carrier is the USS Reagan, which was not damaged a little before.

There was a hole in its deck, and the substructure was in disarray, especially when a helicopter was "welded" in the hangar, and the last resort was to shred up the wreckage of the helicopter and transport it out of the deck little by little.

But fortunately, this is not a too serious injury, and it is not particularly troublesome to repair - after all, the main means of destruction of the electromagnetic cannon is still penetrating, and the copper warhead is too soft, and after breaking through the first deck, it basically turns into copper water, and the penetration power naturally decreases significantly.

For Meiguo, which has strong industrial capabilities, such damage can be repaired quickly, but the strange thing is that the Reagan has been damaged for so long that no repair work has been started until now, but many researchers have gathered up and down to measure various data.

On the other side of the shipyard, quite a few people gathered to do a complete analysis of the collected data:

“…… So far, it seems that the damage ability of the opponent's suspected electromagnetic weapons is average, and it is difficult to sink large ships such as aircraft carriers. ”

A researcher's conclusion in addition to his own.

“……”

All the scientists present, whose hair was gray, were silent.

"Isn't that great? At least we don't have to be so scared. A guy who looked like a naval officer seemed relieved, "What? Is there anything wrong with what I'm saying? Why are you all looking at me like that? ”

When the admiral finished saying this, the scientists looked at him with a strange gaze, which made the general feel a little uncomfortable.

"It's nothing, it's just that I'm not sure about it yet." A scientist reassured.

The ...... general nodded, and said no more, for fear of provoking those mocking glances again.

"Help me ask Seattle how the image is being processed." The other scientist turned around and whispered to his assistant.

"They've done it and the pictures have been sent to our mailbox...... Professor: Wait a minute. As he spoke, the assistant called up a few photos that had been sent to a professional graphics processing company for processing—

- Almost all of these signboards are Viking fighters! One of the most important is a photograph of the Reagan at the moment of attack.

In this photo, the USS Reagan is clearly shown with a trajectory that has reached the end of its trajectory. However, despite the processing by a professional company, the intensity of the projectile has been reduced to the point where it is possible to see the details...... But the shell that pierced the deck of the aircraft carrier still looked a little blurry.

But that's enough.

Several scientists came together on the screen and began to calculate the shape of the shell based on its outline.

While several scientists were silently talking to the photos on their computer screens, another document was quickly placed in front of them — a spectral analysis report.

“…… The bronze ......" The scientist who read the report looked at the child carefully and found that his colleagues were staring at him, so he corrected the report and let them read it for themselves.

"Why copper?"

The scientists seemed puzzled.

Copper is indeed not a suitable raw material for armor-piercing bullets, because its material is too soft, and only soft metals such as copper/lead will be used in rifles that kill people, and its purpose is mainly to use the deformation of the bullet to retain more kinetic energy in the target's body.

The main user of modern armor-piercing shells has become tanks, and large-caliber armor-piercing shells have long ceased to be developed after the disappearance of battleships. The armor-piercing shells of tank guns are mainly tungsten core armor-piercing shells represented by flower planters and depleted uranium armor-piercing shells from Meiguo.

Whether it is tungsten or depleted uranium, it is a very hard substance, and only such hardness can exert greater power of kinetic energy and better convert kinetic energy into armor-piercing ability.

So when the scientists found out that the material of the shell was actually copper, it was a bit of a fear - if it was changed to a stronger material, maybe the Reagan aircraft carrier would be beaten through this cannon.

"Maybe they ...... What about the lack of other harder ammunition materials? One scientist muttered to himself.

"No, it shouldn't be...... I think it may also be because of the electrical conductivity - copper is very suitable as an electromagnetic railgun shell, which is both soft and conductive, not only does not hurt the track, but also increases the power usage. ”

So says another scientist who is older than the other.

"Probably not." A cannon-expert spoke, "We have detected a small amount of aluminum before, which indicates that the other side is using the stock mode, and the stock itself will self-dissolve to protect the orbital ......"

"It's different, look at this."

The oldest expert duly stopped the argument and magnified the image countless times, as if one could vaguely see some strange mechanical structure......

“…… Irregular structure......"

"To alleviate resistance? Not right......"

"Why is there a piece missing here? It doesn't look like an armor-piercing bullet by any means...... What's going on? ”

“……”

After the scientists started talking, the researchers had no part to intervene, and they could only stand aside obediently and wait for a start.

"This ...... How do I feel so similar to 'Dammy Bullet'? The admiral from before couldn't help but interject.

"Don't talk about ...... yet"

When he mentioned this, several scientists suddenly looked more and more like it.

The so-called dummmy bullet originally referred to a bullet with an exposed lead core, which has weak penetration but expands and deforms in the body, eventually leading to greater lethality.

Later, other soft-head bombs, hollow warheads, explosive warheads, etc., are often referred to as "dummy bombs" when they are disseminated in the media, and over time, all kinds of ammunition designed for the retention ability and deformation ability of Weigao are collectively called "dummy bombs".

According to the general's prompt, the scientists' assistants finally basically restored the appearance and structure of the electromagnetic cannon according to the shape of the cannonball on the photo......

“…… This...... It doesn't seem to be used against armored targets, right? Looking at the appearance and structure of this shell, a scientist said with some uncertainty.

"Indeed, in terms of appearance and material, it should be used against large biological targets...... another scientist agrees.

"Biological goals? Could it be a whale? The admiral asked curiously.

"No...... It should be a stronger creature for whales...... Maybe it's some kind of alien creature that we haven't been exposed to yet. ”

When the scientist finished speaking, the whole scene fell silent again.

In fact, this is an obvious truth - the development of weapons of war is generally very targeted. For example, radar was created to target aircraft, and stealth aircraft were developed to deal with radar.

Another very real example is the development of modern rifles. From the earliest high-power rifle bullets of "one gun and two eyes" to the later transformation of small-caliber medium-power bullets, it is very much in line with the principle of the development of warfare.

If you only talk about power, the power of modern small-caliber rifle ammunition is definitely not comparable to the 6.5mm rifle cartridge used in the "38 big cover" during World War II. However, in terms of human lethality, the lethal effect of 5.56 on people is much better than that of 6.5mm rifle cartridges.

So the power of the weapon is not the greater the better, but the "just right" is the best.

Viking fighters that have never fought with earthlings cannot, of course, use weapons that have been developed specifically for Earthly warships. Just as anti-aircraft weapons on Earth were never developed for flying tanks like Viking fighters.

Just like rifles, the destructive effect of Earth's air defense weapons is also "just enough to shoot down fighters", so this kind of power does not pose any threat to Viking fighters at all.

However, the electromagnetic cannon shell, which is also designed for large biological targets, can still easily abolish the combat effectiveness of an aircraft carrier!

After finally understanding this, the experts were silent, and the plan they had proposed before naturally ended without a hitch-

- Prior to this, military experts and scientists had mentioned the problem of the low power of anti-aircraft weapons. And this problem is actually very easy to solve - after upgrading the methods such as increasing the ammunition load, or even increasing the armor-piercing warhead, the anti-aircraft missile will definitely be able to cause more damage to the Viking fighter, or even shoot it down directly.

Unfortunately, this plan was doused by the shipyard's latest discoveries as soon as it was proposed.

The man-hours required to modify the warhead of a kinetic missile are definitely much more convenient than developing a new missile or modifying an existing missile. It can be said that neither side is prepared for this encounter, but the next time we meet...... After being replaced with more penetrating kinetic energy bombs, the Meiguo ship was only left with the possibility of being sunk under the electromagnetic cannon.

Besides, missiles can't compare to the speed of Viking fighters.

Such a huge basin of cold water poured down also made the Mei military completely recognize the reality, and the huge fleet that had been staying east of Japan also began to turn around and return......

…… Because Mei Guo could not afford to lose this fleet.

For a long time, all kinds of ammunition designed for Weigao's internal retention ability and transformation ability have been collectively called "dummy bullets".

According to the general's prompt, the scientists' assistants finally basically restored the appearance and structure of the electromagnetic cannon according to the shape of the cannonball on the photo......

“…… This...... It doesn't seem to be used against armored targets, right? Looking at the appearance and structure of this shell, a scientist said with some uncertainty.

"Indeed, in terms of appearance and material, it should be used against large biological targets...... another scientist agrees.

"Biological goals? Could it be a whale? The admiral asked curiously.

"No...... It should be a stronger creature for whales...... Maybe it's some kind of alien creature that we haven't been exposed to yet. ”

When the scientist finished speaking, the whole scene fell silent again.

In fact, this is an obvious truth - the development of weapons of war is generally very targeted. For example, radar was created to target aircraft, and stealth aircraft were developed to deal with radar.

Another very real example is the development of modern rifles. From the earliest high-power rifle bullets of "one gun and two eyes" to the later transformation of small-caliber medium-power bullets, it is very much in line with the principle of the development of warfare.

If you only talk about power, the power of modern small-caliber rifle ammunition is definitely not comparable to the 6.5mm rifle cartridge used in the "38 big cover" during World War II. However, in terms of human lethality, the lethal effect of 5.56 on people is much better than that of 6.5mm rifle cartridges.

So the power of the weapon is not the greater the better, but the "just right" is the best.

Viking fighters that have never fought with earthlings cannot, of course, use weapons that have been developed specifically for Earthly warships. Just as anti-aircraft weapons on Earth were never developed for flying tanks like Viking fighters.

Just like rifles, the destructive effect of Earth's air defense weapons is also "just enough to shoot down fighters", so this kind of power does not pose any threat to Viking fighters at all.

However, the electromagnetic cannon shell, which is also designed for large biological targets, can still easily abolish the combat effectiveness of an aircraft carrier!

After finally understanding this, the experts were silent, and the plan they had proposed before naturally ended without a hitch-

- Prior to this, military experts and scientists had mentioned the problem of the low power of anti-aircraft weapons. And this problem is actually very easy to solve - after upgrading the methods such as increasing the ammunition load, or even increasing the armor-piercing warhead, the anti-aircraft missile will definitely be able to cause more damage to the Viking fighter, or even shoot it down directly.

Unfortunately, this plan was doused by the shipyard's latest discoveries as soon as it was proposed.

The man-hours required to modify the warhead of a kinetic missile are definitely much more convenient than developing a new missile or modifying an existing missile. It can be said that neither side is prepared for this encounter, but the next time we meet...... After being replaced with more penetrating kinetic energy bombs, the Meiguo ship was only left with the possibility of being sunk under the electromagnetic cannon.

Besides, missiles can't compare to the speed of Viking fighters.

Such a huge basin of cold water poured down also made the Mei military completely recognize the reality, and the huge fleet that had been staying east of Japan also began to turn around and return......

…… Because Mei Guo could not afford to lose this fleet.

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