"Boom boom boom" 12:11.
When the distance between the two sides was 27 kilometers, the four over-standard heavy cruisers of the Chinese fleet conducted their first test firing, and eight 280mm artillery shells roared towards the Dutch fleet.
The first test launch of "Boom Boom Boom" all failed, and the nearest one was more than 500 meters away from the Dutch fleet.
"Damn, this is an 11-inch naval gun.
This is not the Fuxi class.
They should be the Qingcheng class.
How do their eyes grow?"
Cruyff looked at the splashing water column and said angrily, but his expression at this time But he was smiling at all.
As an old navy man, you can accurately judge the caliber of the opponent's artillery just by listening to the sound of the artillery shells flying by and looking at the splashing water column.
Obviously, this level of water column is definitely not the 14-inch main gun of the Fuxi class.
However, he also knew that this could not be blamed on the incompetence of the investigators, but on the perversion of the Chinese.
They actually built the three-tier battleships "Fuxi", "Qinling" and "Qingcheng" to be similar.
The hull length, side lines and weapon layout are almost exactly the same.
You can't tell it unless you look closer.
However, this also made him feel confident that if the opponent was really four Fuxi-class ships, this battle would be really difficult to fight.
Although the Netherlands has five battleships, the Dutch Monarch class only has 8 main guns, a total of only 40.
The Fuxi class has 12 main guns, and four ships have 48 guns.
In this traditional naval battle, the competition is about whose pipes are thicker.
If the thickness is about the same, it is about who has more pipes. 40-door 14-inch vs. 48-door 360mm, there is no advantage in any case.
But it's different now.
If the opponent only has four Qingcheng-class ships, it will be crushed. 40-door 14-inch and 32-door 280mm, that's not too easy.
There is no suspense about such a thing.
Even if you think about it with your knees, you will know who loses and who wins.
But there are still two problems that are difficult to solve.
The first is speed.
As far as he knows, the speed of the Qingcheng class is 26 to 27 knots, while the Dutch Monarch class can only reach 22 knots.
If the opponent wants to run, he is No matter what, you can't catch up.
The second is the issue of range.
Although the tubes of the Qingcheng class are thinner, their range is farther than that of the Dutch Sovereign class.
According to the information he has learned before, China's 280mm naval gun is technology from the Austria-Hungary Skoda company. , its effective range can reach 2627 kilometers.
He used to think that this information was exaggerated, but now it seems that it is not exaggerated at all.
The opponent's range is indeed that far.
Cruyff would not think that the Chinese navy was firing guns randomly, and he was not Japan's second best.
But the Dutch monarch level is more embarrassing.
Ka-type 14-inch 45-caliber main gun.
Before World War I, because the visibility in the North Atlantic environment was usually low and the fire control and sighting system was not very mature, the Royal Navy estimated that the main engagement distance between battleships and battle cruisers would not exceed 20 kilometers.
Therefore, the maximum elevation angle of their main guns is limited to 20 degrees, and the effective range is about 20 kilometers.
Later, inspired by the Sino-Japanese naval war, the Dutch Navy asked Wicks to increase the maximum elevation angle of the "Dutch Monarch" main gun to 28 degrees in order to achieve a higher range.
Therefore, Weeks Company redesigned the ejection device and the arc-shaped elevator track that are pitched synchronously with the barrel.
However, the Dutch discovered during actual use that this new system could still work normally when the gun barrel was at a lower elevation angle.
Once the elevation angle exceeded 25 degrees, the hydraulic system that drove the ejection device when pushing the projectile would have insufficient pressure. , sometimes when the shell is pushed into the chamber, the force is not enough, and the rifling does not grasp the closed loop, causing the shell to slide backwards.
Originally, the Dutch planned to continue making modifications, but this plan was interrupted by World War I.
Therefore, although the current Dutch Monarch can shoot at 28 degrees, due to the limitations of the ejection device, the maximum loading elevation angle is still limited to less than 20 degrees.
If the shooting angle exceeds 20 degrees, the shooting speed and accuracy will be greatly reduced.
If it is used for shore bombardment, it will be just fine, but if it is used for naval warfare, it will be a fool.
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Therefore, the effective range of the Dutch Monarch-class main gun is theoretically 25 kilometers, but in fact it is still only about 21 kilometers.
This can ensure the combat rate of fire of one round per minute.
The theoretical fire rate is 2 rounds per minute.
If 28 degrees is really used If you shoot at an elevated angle, it is difficult to guarantee a rate of fire of even one shot every two minutes.
Besides, with the capabilities of the Dutch's current fire control system, it is difficult to guarantee a hit with a range of more than 20 kilometers.
If we really have to shoot based on the theoretical range of 25 kilometers, it would be better to hit the moon.
Cruyff made some calculations in his mind and felt that even though he had the advantage, he still had a chance to win.
However, the information he got was already the old emperor's calendar.
After replacing the power system of the Qingcheng class, the maximum speed has been increased to 30.5 knots.
The maximum range of the main gun is 43 kilometers.
The Chinese Navy's initial large-caliber artillery was indeed developed in cooperation with the Skoda Company of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but the composition of the naval gun is not only the artillery, but also the turret and fire control.
The turrets of China's battleships have all been replaced with new turrets.
The elevation angle has been greatly increased to 45 degrees.
It was originally 20 degrees when built in the United States.
The shell loading system has also been improved.
The maximum rate of fire can reach 4 rounds per minute.
The Enhurst-class 280 gun has a rate of fire of 3.5 rounds per minute, and the combat rate of fire can also be guaranteed to be 2.5 rounds per minute.
Not to mention the fire control system.
"Off-standard products" like the Qingcheng class.
Although China pretends to be ignorant and calls them "cruisers" on the surface, it actually uses them as battleships.
It has everything a ship should have.
Fire control radar, ballistic radar, and fire control computers are all equipped.
These advances in software can enable the Qingcheng-class's effective range to reach an astonishing 35 kilometers.
Of course, this is under ideal conditions.
In the current weather and sea conditions, it can only guarantee an effective range of about 25 kilometers.
If Cruyff knew the real data of Qingcheng level, I don’t know what his expression would be.
He must be feeling a hundred thousand mythical beasts roaring past in his heart.
"Keep going full speed ahead," Cruyff ordered.
He knew that at this distance, his guns could not hit the opponent at all.
Although their main guns could reach a maximum range of 38 kilometers, that distance was no different from hitting the moon.
In his opinion, although the opponent's firing range is farther than his, no matter how far it is, it is only an 11-inch gun.
The Dutch Monarch is a regular super-dreadnought and is not afraid at all.
Although Niu Niu often deceives people, he is still very conscientious towards his two younger brothers, Japan and the Netherlands, and the warships he built for them are quite good.
The main equipment of the Dutch Sovereign class is completely immune to the 12-inch naval gun, and even when faced with the real Fuxi class, it is guaranteed to penetrate each other.
The 11-inch gun is so scary, even if it hits it, it won't be a big deal.
And with a body like the Qingcheng class, it would be a lot of fun if it was hit by a 14-inch artillery shell.
Besides, he still has a backup plan. 12:26.
In the wind and rain of the Java Sea, nine war behemoths built with the most advanced technology of human industrial civilization were chasing each other in the waves.
Their majestic figures made of tens of thousands of tons of steel were looming in the wind and waves.
Against the backdrop of the gloomy wind and rain, these war beasts showed a fierce and murderous aura.
They are all the crystallization of human industrial civilization, and each one is a top-notch creation that can only be created by top industrial powers.
The four "escaping" battleships in front did not show any panic at all.
They leisurely held the opponents behind, and their thick and long muzzles sprayed out balls of fire from time to time.
They are constantly testing, ready to give their opponents a fatal blow at any time.
The five warships desperately chasing behind them seemed very calm even under the opponent's artillery fire, and continued to move forward resolutely.
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"Captain, they are catching up," the deputy captain reported.
"Well, continue to keep your distance.
Let's continue flying kites.
Let Zidian and the others stay away," Li Ang ordered.
He was not panicked at all.
Anyway, his mission was to hold back the main force of the Dutch Far East Fleet and wait for Gao Yujie's main fleet to come over and deal with it.
There was no need to fight forcefully.
Of course, if he had the chance, he wouldn't mind eating one or two of them.
Although the speed of the Qingcheng class can ensure that the task force can always lead the Dutch battleship by the nose, this kind of negative circle is not Li Ang's style.
If it is just to contain the opponent, how can it be worthy of him leading the fleet for the first time?
"Lao Tan, how long does it take for Commander Gao and the others to arrive?"
"It will take about three hours," Chief of Staff Qin Wenbin replied while looking at the display screen.
"Where are Shen Honglie and the others?"
"The seventh patrol is making a detour at full speed.
It will take about 20 minutes to reach the planned position."
Li Ang walked to the battle situation analysis computer and carefully observed the enemy and friend positions on the display screen.
After a while, he said: "If we just hang them like this and keep them out of range and unable to fire, I'm worried that the Dutch will run away."
Tan Wenbin said: "Indeed, if they keep getting beaten and unable to fight back, I'm afraid they will also change their plans.
If they retreat, there is nothing we can do to stop them."
Although the iron turtles of the Netherlands cannot catch up with the Qingcheng class, if they want to leave, the Qingcheng class cannot stop these iron turtles. 12:48.
While the main forces of both sides were entangled endlessly, the four light cruisers of the Seventh Cruiser Detachment relied on a high speed of 33 knots to quietly make a large circle on the outside and arrive behind the Dutch fleet.
Because the Dutch seaplanes were afraid of being beaten, they did not dare to take off.
Without these eyes in the sky, the Dutch fleet's enemy tracking distance was greatly reduced, so they did not notice the whereabouts of these four light cruisers at all.
At this time, on the light cruiser Daijiang, the flagship of the Seventh Patrol, the captain of the detachment, Colonel Shen Honglie, was watching the Dutch fleet in front with a dumbfounded look.
"Good guy, there are five Queen Regent-class ships, one Seven Provinces Alliance-class coastal defense battleship, and six Holland-class protected cruisers.
Li Kaicheng thinks too highly of me.
I only have four light cruisers here.
I'm afraid it will fill my stomach."
The political commissar said from the side: "Old Shen, we don't need to eat them all.
We only need to damage a few ships."
"If we don't capture a few more ships, there won't be many opportunities for our Seventh Patrol to make this trip in vain.
If we wait until Commander Gao's main force arrives, we will have no chance," Shen Honglie said seriously.
Of course, he still had something to say in his mind.
If he returned empty-handed this time, wouldn't that kid Li Kaicheng be laughing at the joke?
How could he compete with the other three guys if he didn't take the opportunity to make some good results?
The political commissar looked at him, smiled and nodded slightly with some understanding, and said no more.
At present, in the Chinese Navy, there is a saying of the "Four King Kong", that is, the four best young officers, namely Colonel Wang Guangxing, captain of the second patrol detachment, Colonel Li Ang, captain of the third patrol detachment, deputy captain and deputy captain of the second aircraft carrier detachment.
Colonel Gong Xuetu, the captain of the Qin Dynasty aircraft carrier, and Colonel Shen Honglie of the seventh patrol, these people have the same military rank and similar seniority and age.
They are all the first general substitutes who have been specially trained.
The competition between these four people can be said to be extremely fierce, and from the current situation, Shen Honglie is at the bottom of the four.
Li Ang and Wang Guangxing became commanders of the First and Second Task Forces respectively.
Although this was a temporary fleet, it would be disbanded after the mission was completed.
But the above meaning is already obvious, anyone who is not a fool can see it.
As long as they finish fighting the Netherlands this time, these two guys will definitely be brigadiers.
The detachment leader of the Second Air Force is about to be promoted to the president of Haihang University, and the deputy detachment leader Gong Xuetu will definitely be promoted to a regular position, and this position will be the rank of brigadier general.
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Classmate Shen Honglie now feels that the mountain is huge.
If we don't earn some battle results as capital, the gap will be even greater.
"Old Bu, don't worry.
Although our Seventh Cruiser is a light cruiser, it is the most cutting-edge 10,000-ton light cruiser.
There is no problem in fighting those old ships."
Shen Honglie said confidently: "Don't think there are more Dutch ships than us. , The pipes are thicker than ours, but they are 20-year-old ships.
Their 280-meter guns can’t hit farther than our 155-meter guns.
What’s more, we have submarines to help.”
At this time, the Dutch fleet also discovered the Chinese fleet.
On the bridge of the Dutch second column flagship Seven Provinces Alliance, the second column commander Rear Admiral Worcester looked at the four Chinese cruisers approaching and was very surprised.
"What's going on?
Why is there still a Chinese fleet here?
They are obviously at a disadvantage, and they still dare to divide their forces?"
The chief of staff put down the telescope and said with a solemn expression: "These four ships should be China's latest Huaihe-class light cruisers, with a displacement of 10,000 tons, equipped with 15 155mm main guns and 14 100mm secondary guns, with considerable firepower. powerful" Worcester nodded and said: "It seems that the Chinese want us to ask for help from the main force, so that our main force can return reinforcements and disrupt our plan."
He also knew very well that although he had six coastal defense battleships and six protective cruisers, which looked like a large number, they were all outdated and old ships.
Although something like a coastal defense battleship has the name of a battleship, its performance is extremely poor.
Although these six ships add up to 2 280 mm guns and 10 9.
When it comes to guns, it's hard to say whether they can defeat those light cruisers equipped with the new 155-mm guns
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