Chapter 56： 40,000-ton battleship

On the power of the naval guns of various countries, the Italian Ansaldo MOD36 381mm gun is the most powerful, but the price paid is the poor barrel life.

Ranked second is the 380mm guns of France and Germany. The two naval guns have their own advantages.

The aspect ratio of the German naval gun has reached 52 times, while the aspect ratio of the French naval gun is only 45 times; however, the weight of the propellant of the German naval gun is much smaller than that of the French naval gun.

The result of this is that the French naval guns have obtained greater muzzle kinetic energy, but the Germans also obtained stable internal ballistic performance by using the long barrel, and improved shooting accuracy.

Further down is the French Navy’s 330mm naval gun. The armor-piercing power of this naval gun exceeds the 381mm gun of the British Empire’s proud "Hood".

These are all later words. At present, the Soviets were planning to surpass any other country's heavy naval guns before they even built a naval gun of 200 mm or more!

406 mm! This corresponds exactly to 16 inches, even in history, until 36 years, the Soviets set their sights on the United States, hoping to obtain technical support from the United States.

In 37 years, the Soviets obtained export permits from the United States for a total of 9 406 mm naval guns, 900 rounds of 406 mm artillery shells, and 3 equal caliber triple turrets.

It's a pity, this ended up without a problem.

After 　　, after the Soviet-German non-aggression treaty was signed, the Soviets turned to Germany.

The German team promptly provided the Bismarck-class battleships, large-caliber guns and turret designs, and agreed to sell the heavy cruiser Lutzov under construction.

The final agreement was for Germany to help the Soviet Union build 16 380mm naval guns and 8 twin turrets of corresponding caliber. Unfortunately, a year later, when the Soviet Union and Germany went to war, the construction of these cannons was completed and they were used by Germany for coastal defense.

Historical experience, a living example, tells countries that if they want to develop military strength, they can only rely on their own capabilities. Outside assistance is of no use!

(The hero of East China once again thinks of the Peace Model Project, sighing!)

These are all funerals, and at the same time, these funerals also show a truth. The Soviet Union, relying on its own strength, could not build advanced battleships and naval guns!

Otherwise, why bother looking for technical assistance?

As for now, let alone, the Soviet steel output is not enough to build battleships!

At the same time, the Soviets looked far away.

The Western world does not like the emergence of a red country. They may have armed interference at any time. The red navy must have advanced warships!

Now, Germany is also bullied by Britain, France and other countries. In this way, the two countries have a lot in common. Therefore, the Soviet Union very much hopes to use German technology to achieve its own leapfrog development!

The Germans easily agreed to export advanced industrial equipment, which is a prerequisite for further cooperation!

Therefore, Orlov, the commander of the Red Navy, first raised this question. Anyway, even if the opponent refuses, Tukhachevsky can come out.

Sure enough, when he asked, the other party was silent.

Colonel Gangser-Lütjens, when he heard the request of the Soviets, his heart began to churn. 406 mm, are you Soviets planning to dominate the ocean?

If the Soviets were given the most advanced artillery, then maybe oneself would face the threat of the Soviet navy!

"I'm sorry, the 406 mm naval gun has a too large caliber. This type of naval gun must be installed on a battleship with a displacement of at least 40,000 tons." Colonel Gunther-Lütjens said.

With the current national strength of the Soviet Union, can it support a 40,000-ton warship? If the Soviet Union did not have such a plan, it would be useless to have a 406 mm naval gun.

On a 10,000-ton cruiser? That shot must be overturned!

"We currently have this plan." Orlov said: "Now, we sincerely want to ask our German friends for help."

It seems that the Germans are unwilling. Tukhachevsky just wanted to complete the field, and Cyrek finally spoke.

"The 406 mm naval gun sounds tempting." Cyrek said: "It's just that our Krupp company has never built a naval gun of this caliber. The Soviets can entrust our Krupp company. Provide funds and let us Krupp develop it."

promise, why not promise? this is a good chance!

The future battleship of Germany also needs a 406 mm gun! Limited by the Treaty of Versailles, Germany could not develop and produce this 406 mm naval gun at all!

Now, the opportunity has finally come! The Soviets commissioned the design and construction in Germany! This kind of reason, UU Reading is really too sufficient!

In this way, Krupp can just start construction! Although the Soviet Union has no money, it can still use various mineral resources to top it out!

In addition to the naval gun, what about the design of the entire battleship? This is also very important!

Simply, fool the Soviets and start work in a German shipyard?

Yes, just do it!

"It's just that with naval guns, it is not a complete battleship. It is a huge plan to build a battleship." Cyric said: "For example, the design of a battleship requires an experienced team to be able to Competent, at the same time, the manufacture of battleships requires a lot of steel, especially high-strength steel. I am afraid there are many difficulties in the Soviet Union, right?"

The other party did not speak, of course this is the default! Cyric continued: "It happens that we can complement each other. We have an advanced domestic design bureau that can help you design battleships. At the same time, our domestic steel plants are now overcapacity. As long as you can provide various With minerals, we will be able to start construction and build this kind of battleship."

"So, I propose that you can entrust the battleship in this plan to Germany to build it, how about it?" Cyric said: "As for the funds, you can use minerals, food, energy, etc. to offset it. In this way, a new type of battleship can be manufactured without consuming your treasury."

Sirek's words made the Soviets overjoyed. This is simply a pie in the sky!

The Soviet Union has long wanted to start construction, but the Soviet Union has no technology, no foundation, no funds, and it lacks everything! And now, Germany has decided to help! This is simply a way to quickly improve naval combat effectiveness! In addition to output some more resources!