The take-off and landing areas are separated, which will greatly facilitate the operation of the aircraft carrier’s deck. At the same time, look at the current Invincible. Although the bow is on the flying deck, there is still enough space on the side, on the starboard side of the warship. , Can accommodate five or six Tomcats to dock at the same time, so the dispatch efficiency is not slow.
Which one is more effective in operating twenty sea harriers or six tomcats? Of course, there is no doubt that it is Tomcat!
Nathan stood on the deck. Although a gas turbine was used, the island was huge, occupying almost one-third of the length. It was too expensive. If the length can be reduced by half, at least there will be more docking. Two to four fighters.
"How long can this aircraft carrier drive as soon as possible?" Nathan asked.
The maximum speed of an aircraft carrier has a great effect. The higher the speed of the aircraft carrier, the smoother the take-off and landing of the carrier-based aircraft. At the same time, it also poses a high challenge to the engine power of the aircraft carrier.
Aircraft carriers use steam turbines. This is the reason. This conservative power method can achieve a large power. However, like the later Charles de Gaulle, because it uses a nuclear power system modified from a submarine, the power is insufficient. As a result, the aircraft carrier has the largest power. The speed is not enough and it is very inconvenient to operate.
Now, this aircraft carrier uses a gas turbine, how much power can it have
"This aircraft carrier, we have reached the maximum speed of 28 knots in sea trials." Wu Huade said.
Compared with the high speed of US aircraft carriers above 30 knots, 28 knots seems to be the same. However, if you increase from 28 knots to 30 knots, the power of the power system must be increased by at least half. This is not a simple proportional relationship.
Nathan nodded, and when the aircraft carrier flew to 28 knots tomorrow, he was even more sure.
At this time, the golden sunlight illuminates the entire fleet. Next to the aircraft carrier, Nathan also saw another destroyer with a capable appearance. The spherical radome on it was so conspicuous.
"This is our Type 42 destroyer, the Sherfield." Seeing Nathan's gaze shifted, Wu Huade immediately introduced: "This warship is equipped with our latest sea javelin air defense missile. It is our main air defense destroyer. ."
The U.S. Navy, relying on powerful carrier-based aircraft, can directly create a 500-kilometer defensive circle, and the average enemy can't be farther than 500 kilometers away.
Therefore, the Soviet Union's anti-ship missiles have a range of more than 500 kilometers. This is the reason.
However, the United Kingdom will not do it. With the abortion of the British new aircraft carrier plan, this Invincible class that resurrects with the aid of a cruiser has no such ability. If equipped with a Sea Harrier carrier aircraft, it can establish a 100-kilometer defense. Circle, thank goodness already.
Therefore, they must rely on air defense destroyers to be able to protect their safety, and in this regard, the British Navy is still proud.
In this era, most of the air defense missiles are close-range, and their sea javelin air defense missiles are already regarded as area air defense weapons, similar to the brass knights of the United States.
The Sea Javelin missile uses a dual-mounted launcher that was quite popular at the time. This is also the standard launcher of this era. Although there are two on the pylon, it does not mean that it can only launch two. There are also a large number of missiles stored under the launcher. There are usually 24 missiles in the arsenal of missiles.
In actual operation, this missile can be automatically loaded quickly. The first one is launched, and the next one can be automatically loaded. When the guidance system controls the first missile to hit the target, the second one can follow. Launch, so although it is not as good as the missile using a silo, the actual effectiveness is not low.
This missile has a length of 4.4 meters, a projectile diameter of 420 mm, a wingspan of 910 mm, and a total weight of 550 kg. It can track air targets within 70 kilometers at a speed of Mach 3.5, with a maximum combat altitude of 22,000 meters. In the 1990s, an improved version was developed to increase the range to 140 kilometers.
With a range of 70 kilometers at a full weight of 550 kg, this missile is quite excellent.
At this time, the Type 42 destroyer stood on the side of the dock. On the launch pad in front, the missile painted in red was so conspicuous.
"With 42 destroyers as escorts, our aircraft carrier formation is powerful, and coupled with Tomcat fighters, we are able to undertake the mission in NATO." Wu Huade is full of confidence.
is it
Of course Nathan knew the fate of future generations. The Sherfield in front of him was really embarrassing, and the Sea Javelin also created a myth.
This so-called advanced air defense missile launched 26 missiles successively, and only shot down 5 Argentine aircraft and 1 helicopter. Among them, the hit rate against low-altitude targets was only one tenth; the Type 42 destroyer carrying it was sunk. One ship was seriously injured. In actual combat, it exposed the shortcomings of slow reaction speed, long preparation time, and poor interception ability against low-altitude targets.
The Sherfield, the hapless sinking, the smoky image, tells the decline of the once sunless empire.
If it were a Type 82 destroyer, it would be no problem. However, the government thought that it was spending too much money and wanted to limit the displacement. As a result, the 8,000-ton Type 82 was replaced with the 4,000-ton Type 42, and the displacement was reduced by half, but the weapon It also needs to be piled on top, so it must be lightweight. The shell of the warship is made of thin steel plate, and the superstructure of the warship is made of aluminum. Various lines are not flame-retardant. The sad ending is almost destined.
Give them advice now? Nathan denied this idea in his heart. It was unnecessary and unqualified. It would be more powerful to do so. Nathan had already realized that speaking too much would be worse.
"Well, yes, this warship looks spectacular." Nathan said, this made the others very satisfied, and they all smiled.
The sky slowly got dark, Nathan stepped down from the warship, and a banquet was simply held in the base to welcome Nathan's arrival.
The banquet was held in the bar of the base, and the people in the base were the participants. At this time, Emily, who had put on a dress, looked so beautiful and beautiful, and immediately became the protagonist of the banquet.
Emily was around Nathan, as if she was a hostess, and she greeted everyone with Nathan, and Emily was familiar with these people.
Nathan is actually not good at such scenes, so Nathan doesn't have to say anything, just rely on Emily. She is now very intoxicated as her female companion.
At this moment, all of a sudden, there was a burst of ** from outside: "The Prime Minister is here!" (End of this chapter)