All-people naval warfare: from patrol boats to aircraft carrier fleets

The powerful anti-aircraft firepower of the Chinese fleet was fully exerted at this moment, especially the eight Fletcher-class destroyers on the outermost periphery. The anti-aircraft firepower was even more amazing.

Although it is not as good as the later enlarged version of the Allen Sumner-class destroyer, nor is it a modified version designed to deal with the"Kamikaze", the number of anti-aircraft artillery is still amazing.

There are 5 single-barreled 127mm flat dual-purpose guns, 4 twin-mounted 40mm closed guns, and 10 single-barreled 20mm closed guns. The number of artillery that can be used for anti-air shooting has reached 23, including far, medium and near. The three layers of anti-aircraft firepower are quite distinct.

However, as an anti-aircraft artillery, before the acquisition of artillery shells with radio proximity fuses, there was a threat to carrier-based fighter jets passing by at high speed over the fleet, but it was not great.

In the sudden explosion, one of the Fulmar carrier-based fighter jets that did not react in time broke its wing and fell down with thick black smoke. The remaining seven Fulmar carrier-based fighter jets were on the ground. Amidst the dense rain of bullets, they dashed left and right, embarrassed but narrowly escaping the attacks of each artillery shell.

However, the main force attacking these Fulmar carrier-based fighters from afar is not the seemingly fierce anti-aircraft firepower of the Chinese fleet, but the four F4F Wildcat carrier-based fighters that have been deliberately controlling the flight speed to attract them to take the bait. fighter.

Because of Ye Bai's plans and orders, these pilots obviously had more powerful fighter capabilities, but they didn't dare to give full play to them. They had to be careful along the way, just for fear that they might inadvertently increase their flight speed and let the aircraft fly faster. These Fulmar carrier-based fighter jets could not catch up.

Now that they have finally succeeded in luring 10 opponents into the sky above the fleet, their mission has been completed. Now they no longer have any scruples, and the anger they have been holding back all the way finally has a place to vent.

Pushing the joystick and stepping on the accelerator, the fighter's speed suddenly increased a lot. It quickly turned its nose and turned towards the several Fulmar carrier-based fighters behind it.

Pressing the shooting button hard, the four 12.7mm aviation machine guns equipped on the F4F Wildcat carrier-based fighter jet burst out with powerful firepower. Under the action of tracer bullets, white lines were drawn in the air, killing those who were dancing in the air. The Fulmar carrier-based fighter jets that avoided the fierce anti-aircraft firepower of the warships below were all shrouded in it.

"Da da da"、"Da da da"、""Da da da da"

A string of 12.7mm diameter aviation machine gun bullets flew through the air. Although in terms of caliber, these machine gun bullets are naturally not as good as the 20mm, 40mm to 127mm diameter artillery shells used by battleship anti-aircraft weapons, but close range attacks Under the attack, the effect was better than that of the battleship's anti-aircraft artillery.

Under the surprise attack, 4 were directly shot into a sieve by a large number of 12.7mm diameter aviation machine gun bullets, and fell down with thick black smoke.

One after another was Five fighter planes were shot down, which frightened the pilots of the remaining three Fulmar carrier-based fighters. In panic, they only had time to report on the radio that they were attacked, and nothing more happened.

Facing the battleship Under the joint attack of anti-aircraft artillery and four F4F Wildcat carrier-based fighters with better performance, the remaining three Fulmar carrier-based fighters were not able to struggle for long before being shot down one by one. Perfectly, they were shot down one by one along the way. After chasing and venting all the anger they were holding in their hearts, the pilots of these F4F Wildcat carrier-based fighter jets controlled the fighter planes to land on the flight deck of the Yanhuang one after another. Then a large number of ground crews were dispatched to bring these 4 The carrier-based fighter jet that landed safely was sent into the hangar through the transmission platform. With such a huge space in the hangar, there was no need to tether the carrier-based aircraft on the flight deck of the Yanhuang, which reduced a lot of hidden dangers.

Ye Bai and others, who had been lying on the side of the ship watching the battle, returned to the bridge calmly after all the Fulmar fighter jets were shot down.

Putting down the telescope in his hand, Ye Bai asked softly:"Our first The first step of the plan has been successful, and now it depends on what actions the other party will take."

Although this plan was proposed by Ye Bai, it is just a concept. Don't expect him to work out detailed tactical details. He does not have that ability. He needs the help of Lütjens and Ramsay. Only then

"Commander, the most likely possibility is that the other party will directly dispatch a fleet of carrier-based aircraft for aerial bombing. The possibility of directly dispatching a fleet is smaller. After all, the distance between us is more than 200 kilometers."

Lütjens made a judgment in an instant. A 200-kilometer voyage, even for the Chinese fleet, would take nearly 4 hours. The escort fleet may not necessarily mobilize the fleet to attack.

Ye Bai's face froze when he heard this. What's going on? If the other party doesn't send a fleet to attack, then wouldn't my previous work have been in vain? What's the use of doing so many things? Ye

Bai, who was a little irritable, even said in a bad tone:"Then what are you waiting for? If the other side doesn't come, we will take the initiative to meet them. I don't believe that the other side doesn't divide their forces."

The commander himself was so persistent that he insisted on fighting this battle. Although he did not suggest it, he was not a disobedient person despite the military orders. He could only sigh and then gave the order to the fleet. Sailing southeast at a speed of 30 knots, shortening the distance between the two sides.

Lütjens gave in, and Ramsay was completely helpless. He quickly ordered the hangar to release 32 F4F Wildcat carrier-based fighters from 2 squadrons. Build a defense system in the air and assume the responsibility of fleet air defense.

The distance of 200 kilometers is already a long time. For carrier-based aircraft, it does not take much time at all. The air search radar on the Yanhuang only has an effective detection range of 70 kilometers. , leaving Yanhuang without much reaction time.

For safety reasons, it is better to fly out a group of carrier-based fighter jets first. If it is really attacked by a group of carrier-based fighter jets, it will not be too hasty and unable to take off too many fighters. Carrier-based fighter jets.

In fact, the escort fleet successfully learned about the general situation of the Chinese fleet through the pilot's report, and knew that an aircraft carrier fleet composed of about 10 warships had discovered their existence.

But then they and several pilots Anyone who has lost contact is not a fool, so they naturally understand what this means. It is obvious that the eight Fulmar carrier-based fighter jets sent out to pursue have been shot down. This information caused disagreements and arguments among the officers of the escort fleet. , some people think that this aircraft carrier fleet must be aimed at the transport fleet. Since the position of the fleet has been exposed, it is better to take the initiative. (To read Baoshuang novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

Take advantage of the number of aircraft carriers Advantage, they can send a large number of carrier-based aircraft to launch an air attack on it. Not to mention completely defeating it, at least severely damaging the other party to prevent the other party from planning to attack the transport fleet.

However, some officers feel that both sides have more than 200 Kilometers apart, and there is only one aircraft carrier in the opponent's fleet, using carrier-based aircraft for long-range attacks is simply a drop-off. And it would take too much time to dispatch a fleet to engage in close combat. With this effort, the transport fleet It can be transferred completely so that this aircraft carrier fleet cannot find its own existence.

What's more, they are a convoy fleet. Their duty is to protect the safety of the transport fleet. They are not used to participate in sea battles. There is no need to cause trouble for themselves.

Between the two sides They each insisted on their own opinions and argued endlessly with each other. They have not made up their minds yet. However, one thing has been recognized by both parties, and that is that since the existence of the break-up fleet was discovered 200 kilometers away, it means that this sea area is no longer safe.

The slow speed of the transport fleet gave the officers responsible for the escort quite a headache. Now that there was a warning, it naturally could not be ignored. Several carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft were launched from two aircraft carriers to conduct surveillance on the waters surrounding the transport fleet. Urgent reconnaissance.

The transport fleet was arguing endlessly. There was no conclusion after 230, but Ye Bai was miserable. After waiting for a long time, there was no follow-up. The shipboard radar also found nothing. He could only be anxious. Waiting on the ground, while allowing the fleet to sail at high speed, shortening the distance between the two sides.

As time passed like this, the carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft taking off from the two aircraft carriers in the escort fleet almost covered the 300 kilometers around the fleet. The inner sea area was searched.

Although this kind of search was a bit rough, it gave the officers of the escort fleet a general understanding of the situation in the surrounding waters. Except for the fleet that was discovered before, no other break-up fleets were found.

This made the officers in the escort fleet relieved but also vaguely angry. Although the reconnaissance plane had just discovered the breaking fleet, it was attacked by the opponent's anti-aircraft fighter and was quickly shot down. However, the pilot was Before the fighter plane was shot down, a telegram was sent back to the mothership.

The message mentioned that this break-up fleet was sailing at high speed in the direction of the transport fleet. It seemed that they really did not intend to give up and wanted to attack the transport fleet.

This unexpected information changed the attitudes and ideas of the officers who were arguing. With the slow strength of the transport fleet, it would be difficult to completely get rid of the opponent. Even if the opponent's fleet was transferred in advance, there would be an aircraft carrier in the opponent's fleet. Being able to take off carrier-based aircraft to carry out large-scale reconnaissance, it is also easy to find them.

If an artillery battle breaks out between the two fleets at close range, the escort fleet has enough strength and confidence to defeat the break-up fleet, but in a chaotic battle, they cannot guarantee the safety of the transport fleet 100%.

If this break-up fleet ignores it and adopts the strategy of perish together, it can completely destroy many transport ships before being sunk by the escort fleet. These transport ships are too fragile. Facing the battleships' guns and torpedoes, they are basically incapable of destroying them. It won't take more than a few shots and will be sunk..