Chapter 56 The 40,000-Ton Battleship

In terms of the power of naval guns in various countries, Italy's Ansaldo MOD36 381mm gun is the most powerful, but the price paid is a pitifully low barrel life.

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

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

The result of this is that the French naval guns get more muzzle kinetic energy, but the Germans also use long barrels to obtain stable internal ballistic performance and improve shooting accuracy.

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

These are all things to come. Now, when the Soviets have not even built a naval gun above 200 mm, they are planning to surpass any other country's heavy naval gun!

406mm! This is exactly 16 inches, even in history, until 36 years ago, the Soviets turned their attention to the United States, hoping to obtain technical support from the United States.

In 1937, the Soviets obtained an export license from the United States for a total of 9 406mm naval guns, 900 rounds of 406mm shells and 3 triple turrets of equal caliber.

Sadly, this ended in vain.

Later, after the Soviet-German non-aggression pact was signed, the Soviets turned to Germany.

The German team promptly provided blueprints for the Bismarck-class battleships, large-caliber guns and turrets, and agreed to sell the heavy cruiser Lützow under construction.

The last agreement signed was that the German side helped the Soviet Union build 16 380mm naval guns and 8 twin turrets of corresponding calibers. It's a pity that when the Soviet Union went to war a year later, the cannons themselves were completed and used by Germany for coastal defense.

Historical experience and living examples tell all countries that if they want to develop military strength, they can only rely on their own capabilities, and external assistance is useless!

(Huadong Zhixiong thinks of the Peace Model Project again, and he is very sad!)

These are all events, and at the same time, these events also illustrate the truth that the Soviet Union, relying on its own strength, simply cannot build advanced battleships and naval guns on them!

Otherwise, why shop around for technical assistance?

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

At the same time, the Soviets were looking far away.

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

Now, Germany is also being 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 a leap-forward development of its own!

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

Therefore, Orlov, the commander of the Red Navy, first raised this question. Anyway, even if the other party refused, Tukhachevsky could come out to round up the field.

Sure enough, when he brought it up, the other party was silent.

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

If you give the Soviets the most advanced artillery, then if it goes wrong, you will face the threat of the Soviets' navy!

"I'm sorry, the caliber of the 406mm naval gun is too large. This kind of naval gun must be installed on a warship 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 of no use to have a 406mm naval gun.

On a 10,000-ton cruiser? When the gun is fired, it must be overturned!

"We are currently planning this," Orlov said. "Now, with sincerity, we would like to ask our German friends for help."

It seems that the Germans are reluctant. Tukhachevsky just wanted to round the field, and Cyric finally spoke.

"The 406mm caliber naval gun sounds tempting." Cyric said: "It's just that our Krupp company has never built a naval gun of this caliber. The Soviets can entrust us to Krupp company. Provide funding for us at Krupp to develop it."

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

Germany's future battleships also need 406mm caliber guns! Restricted by the Treaty of Versailles, Germany cannot develop and produce this 406mm naval gun at all!

Now, the chance has finally come! Commissioned by the Soviets, designed and built by Germany! This reason is really too good!

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

In addition to the guns, what about the design of the entire battleship? This is also quite important!

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

Yes, just do it!

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

The other party didn't speak, which is of course the default! Cyric continued: "It is just right that we can complement each other. We have an advanced design bureau in China that can help you design battleships. At the same time, our domestic steel mills are currently overcapacity. As long as you can provide various Minerals, we can start work and make this kind of battleship."

"So, I propose that you can entrust us with the construction of this planned battleship, how about Germany?" Cyric said: "As for the funds, you can use minerals, food, energy, etc. to offset the cost. .In this way, new-style battleships can be manufactured without consuming your treasury."

Cyric's words made the Soviet Union overjoyed. This is simply a pie from the sky!

The Soviet Union wanted to start construction for a long time, but the Soviet Union had no technology, no foundation, no funds, and it lacked everything! And now, Germany has decided to help! This is simply a way to quickly improve the combat effectiveness of the Navy! In addition to outputting some more resources!