The Rise of the Empire
Chapter 2793： The dispute over aircraft carriers
"First of all, from the perspective of warships, the current aircraft carriers are too fragile. They are very easy to lose their aviation capabilities in the face of bombers. If a 20,000-ton aircraft carrier is hit on the deck by 3 rounds of 500 kg high-explosive bombs. It is possible to lose aviation capabilities. It is impossible for us to use fighter forces to completely intercept the opponent’s attacking fleet. So in this case, we must improve the protection capabilities of warships, especially bomb protection. So, if If possible, I hope that the new aircraft carrier can be equipped with armor on part of the flight deck." Logan said.
"Whether to lay armor on the flight deck? This is a very big challenge for the design and tonnage of the warship. You posed a very challenging question to the Imperial Navy Ship Design Institute and the Bavarian Ship Design Bureau." Del frowned slightly and said, he didn't expect that Logan's first question would be so difficult!
"This is a very big challenge for warship tonnage and center of gravity design. At least it is not achievable by an aircraft carrier of 20,000 tons. The length and width of the armored deck must be able to support the minimum take-off and landing of the aircraft, otherwise the coverage area is too small. Armor is not meaningful enough for warships, and in order to protect the facilities below the flight deck, this armored deck must also cover the hangar and the lower ammunition depot, oil depot and other vital facilities. This determines that the area of the armored flight deck will not be small. The weight will also increase! In order to support the weight of the deck armor, the supporting structure of the battleship must also be strengthened, which is likely to fall into a vicious circle." Raidel said.
Raidel does not understand aircraft carrier design, but he still has research on battleship protection and center of gravity issues. As far as the current development trend of German battleship protection is concerned, the proportion of weight of horizontal armor is on the rise. After all, the area of horizontal armor is large. , The height of the armor belt on both sides is only 5 meters, which is 10 meters if you count the sides, and now the maximum width of the armored deck of battleships is 20 meters upwards! The same armor weight paid by adding one millimeter is not a level. What Logan wanted to enhance was horizontal protection, and he still raised this armor plate very high! This is a huge challenge for the design of the center of gravity of the warship. The easiest way is naturally to increase the tonnage, but the tonnage cannot be increased casually!
"Your Excellency's analysis of the length of the armored deck of an aircraft carrier is in place, and I think it is of great reference value." Logan said very sincerely.
"As for the area of the armored deck, I think it should be at least 120 meters. In this case, even if the worst situation occurs, for example, if the front and rear edges of the armored deck are hit at the same time, then the 120-meter deck length matches the overtime of the aircraft carrier. The wind can still become an organizational take-off fighter, at least one fighter squadron can take off, and it can also take off more than 6 bombers. At the same time, this distance is sufficient for the recovery of aircraft, with a margin of more than 40 meters." Logan is also Those who were prepared, had already thought about this issue even before this battle, but this tragic confrontation stimulated Logan and asked him to formally raise the issue.
"But this length does not seem to be enough to cover the hangar. The length of the current hangar is generally around 150 meters. In the future, the aircraft carrier will be larger. With a single-layer hangar, the area of armored deck that needs to be covered will be larger. My colleagues and I have calculated However, if the future aircraft carrier still uses a single-layer hangar, then the length of the elevators at both ends may reach 190 meters, and the 190-meter-long flight armor deck is simply unimaginable.” Logan said.
"So, under the tonnage limit, we need to change our thinking, such as turning a single-layer hangar into a double-layer hangar. This will not only increase the operating area of the hangar, but also reduce the defense area of the armored deck of the aircraft carrier. "Riddle said.
"Can a single-layer hangar become a double hangar? This can indeed shorten the area of the armored deck, but there is a problem that we must consider. If it is arranged as a double-layer hangar, then the elevator may not be able to use side-string elevators, because The side-string elevator cannot communicate with the lower hangar because the lower hangar is almost close to the horizontal line, and opening in the side string is not realistic at all. If the mid-hull elevator is used, then this elevator is an important safety hazard and takes up the hangar area. "Logan said.
"This is a question of choice. The larger operating area of the double-deck hangar is still very attractive, so we should continue to study. Opening a large hole with an area of close to 150 square meters on the main deck is a big safety hazard. This problem must be solved, so I think it is possible to set up an internal lift between the two hangars and a side-string lift for transportation between the upper hangar and the flight deck." Raidel thought for a while and said.
"In this case, the space of the two-story hangar will still be occupied, and it will also have some impact on the hull structure. For example, we can adopt an open structure in the upper hangar, but the lower hangar can only adopt a closed structure. The open hangar is convenient for warming up, the structure is smaller, and once attacked, smoke or combustible gas can be quickly discharged. Personally, I prefer the open structure of the single-story hangar. Thinking of it, Raidel also has such a deep knowledge of aircraft carriers. The result of the current exchange is that it is difficult for anyone to convince each other.
"None of us seem to be able to convince each other." Raidel said helplessly.
"Yes ~www.novelhall.com~ Both options have their own advantages and disadvantages, and detailed data still needs to be demonstrated. How about we abandon the dispute for the time being on this issue? I will not discuss this issue in the report." Logan first made a concession. In addition to being reasonable on both sides, Logan believed that the other party should be given some respect.
"Well, let's talk about the problem now. If I'm not wrong, you should be going to talk about the carrier-based aircraft, right?" Raidel said with a smile.
"You are really staring. Can you tell me why you are thinking of this problem?" Logan said.
"Am I right?" Raidel asked.
"You guessed part of it, but not all. There is a problem with carrier-based aircraft, but it is not simply a problem with carrier-based aircraft." Logan said. "But even so, I still want to hear your views on the current carrier-based aircraft." Logan said.
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"Whether to lay armor on the flight deck? This is a very big challenge for the design and tonnage of the warship. You posed a very challenging question to the Imperial Navy Ship Design Institute and the Bavarian Ship Design Bureau." Del frowned slightly and said, he didn't expect that Logan's first question would be so difficult!
"This is a very big challenge for warship tonnage and center of gravity design. At least it is not achievable by an aircraft carrier of 20,000 tons. The length and width of the armored deck must be able to support the minimum take-off and landing of the aircraft, otherwise the coverage area is too small. Armor is not meaningful enough for warships, and in order to protect the facilities below the flight deck, this armored deck must also cover the hangar and the lower ammunition depot, oil depot and other vital facilities. This determines that the area of the armored flight deck will not be small. The weight will also increase! In order to support the weight of the deck armor, the supporting structure of the battleship must also be strengthened, which is likely to fall into a vicious circle." Raidel said.
Raidel does not understand aircraft carrier design, but he still has research on battleship protection and center of gravity issues. As far as the current development trend of German battleship protection is concerned, the proportion of weight of horizontal armor is on the rise. After all, the area of horizontal armor is large. , The height of the armor belt on both sides is only 5 meters, which is 10 meters if you count the sides, and now the maximum width of the armored deck of battleships is 20 meters upwards! The same armor weight paid by adding one millimeter is not a level. What Logan wanted to enhance was horizontal protection, and he still raised this armor plate very high! This is a huge challenge for the design of the center of gravity of the warship. The easiest way is naturally to increase the tonnage, but the tonnage cannot be increased casually!
"Your Excellency's analysis of the length of the armored deck of an aircraft carrier is in place, and I think it is of great reference value." Logan said very sincerely.
"As for the area of the armored deck, I think it should be at least 120 meters. In this case, even if the worst situation occurs, for example, if the front and rear edges of the armored deck are hit at the same time, then the 120-meter deck length matches the overtime of the aircraft carrier. The wind can still become an organizational take-off fighter, at least one fighter squadron can take off, and it can also take off more than 6 bombers. At the same time, this distance is sufficient for the recovery of aircraft, with a margin of more than 40 meters." Logan is also Those who were prepared, had already thought about this issue even before this battle, but this tragic confrontation stimulated Logan and asked him to formally raise the issue.
"But this length does not seem to be enough to cover the hangar. The length of the current hangar is generally around 150 meters. In the future, the aircraft carrier will be larger. With a single-layer hangar, the area of armored deck that needs to be covered will be larger. My colleagues and I have calculated However, if the future aircraft carrier still uses a single-layer hangar, then the length of the elevators at both ends may reach 190 meters, and the 190-meter-long flight armor deck is simply unimaginable.” Logan said.
"So, under the tonnage limit, we need to change our thinking, such as turning a single-layer hangar into a double-layer hangar. This will not only increase the operating area of the hangar, but also reduce the defense area of the armored deck of the aircraft carrier. "Riddle said.
"Can a single-layer hangar become a double hangar? This can indeed shorten the area of the armored deck, but there is a problem that we must consider. If it is arranged as a double-layer hangar, then the elevator may not be able to use side-string elevators, because The side-string elevator cannot communicate with the lower hangar because the lower hangar is almost close to the horizontal line, and opening in the side string is not realistic at all. If the mid-hull elevator is used, then this elevator is an important safety hazard and takes up the hangar area. "Logan said.
"This is a question of choice. The larger operating area of the double-deck hangar is still very attractive, so we should continue to study. Opening a large hole with an area of close to 150 square meters on the main deck is a big safety hazard. This problem must be solved, so I think it is possible to set up an internal lift between the two hangars and a side-string lift for transportation between the upper hangar and the flight deck." Raidel thought for a while and said.
"In this case, the space of the two-story hangar will still be occupied, and it will also have some impact on the hull structure. For example, we can adopt an open structure in the upper hangar, but the lower hangar can only adopt a closed structure. The open hangar is convenient for warming up, the structure is smaller, and once attacked, smoke or combustible gas can be quickly discharged. Personally, I prefer the open structure of the single-story hangar. Thinking of it, Raidel also has such a deep knowledge of aircraft carriers. The result of the current exchange is that it is difficult for anyone to convince each other.
"None of us seem to be able to convince each other." Raidel said helplessly.
"Yes ~www.novelhall.com~ Both options have their own advantages and disadvantages, and detailed data still needs to be demonstrated. How about we abandon the dispute for the time being on this issue? I will not discuss this issue in the report." Logan first made a concession. In addition to being reasonable on both sides, Logan believed that the other party should be given some respect.
"Well, let's talk about the problem now. If I'm not wrong, you should be going to talk about the carrier-based aircraft, right?" Raidel said with a smile.
"You are really staring. Can you tell me why you are thinking of this problem?" Logan said.
"Am I right?" Raidel asked.
"You guessed part of it, but not all. There is a problem with carrier-based aircraft, but it is not simply a problem with carrier-based aircraft." Logan said. "But even so, I still want to hear your views on the current carrier-based aircraft." Logan said.
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