Now the standard displacement of most destroyers in various countries is around 1,000 tons, and a 2,000 tons destroyer can naturally be called a large destroyer. Based on the French, your things are good and my things are better, the tonnage of the new destroyer of the French is inevitable. Even when talking to Earl Spee, the French revealed their plans to build a 3,000-ton destroyer.

"You know, we and the British have the act of organizing ships for destroyer teams. After all, destroyers are relatively small and the space and facilities are not perfect, so there must be a larger warship as a command ship. Generally, we can use light cruisers or large destroyers. The French may build some large destroyers as destroyers in the future. However, if a large destroyer of 3,000 tons or even 4,000 tons is somewhat inappropriate if it is classified as a destroyer, and it is not good if it is classified as a light cruiser." Earl Spee said.

"Hold the grass, the dream class is about to come out?" After hearing the Count's words, Ruprecht was also stunned! In fact, the French's favor for large destroyers was indeed related to the Germans in history. After Germany's defeat in history, the French assigned a German destroyer S113, which was a 2,000-ton destroyer equipped with 150mm artillery. The French felt it was very good and named it Admiral Senna. Another reason was that the Italians also began to build large destroyers, but the Italians gave them the name of the reconnaissance ship. Well.

Actually, from a historical perspective, the tonnage of destroyers is a historical necessity. The Fumo class was called a super destroyer before World War II, but the standard tonnage was only less than 2,600 tons, with a full load displacement of about 3,300 tons. Later, the tonnage of the Qiuyue-class air-opening destroyer built by the Japanese in the second world was already the same as the Fumo class. So, to put it bluntly, destroyers with a ratio of more than 2,000 tons are the general standard for balanced destroyers in World War II. If you want to strengthen air defense, then go directly to 3,000 tons. For example, if you want to use 8 100mm-level anti-aircraft guns, the standard displacement will not be 2,700?

Of course, until now, the naval powers have not yet realized this. Anyway, the US Navy, which is currently preparing for war, is busy laying dumpling flat destroyers, which are 1,000 tons. Of course, if the Americans find that this tonnage destroyer is not easy to use in the Pacific during war, it will definitely be expanded.

If the Americans discovered that 2,000-ton destroyers were easy to use after the end of the Pacific War, then will the larger destroyers come out in advance in order to pursue the so-called aberrant advantage? This is really hard to say, and under the vicious tonnage competition, it is hard to say that there will be more than 3,000 or even higher destroyers!

"Damn, this idea is good." Ruprecht praised Earl Spee's words, because this plan has a very high feasibility. For powerful countries of the United States and Germany, Germany needs air defense cruisers. The United States probably also needs it. For other countries, they are likely to build something like destroyer-led ships, super destroyers, or lightning strikers.

In fact, the Japanese Navy also has a less serious light cruiser, such as the famous super lightning strike ship, the 5,000-ton hull was equipped with 40 610mm spear torpedoes before the second battle... 20 torpedoes can be fired on one side at a time. This TM is indeed a bit scary! Of course, the spectacular scene in actual combat did not happen...

So, in terms of demand, in the future, the United States, Germany, Britain and Japan have a demand for warships of 5,000 to 6,000 tons. France and Italy have the need to build super destroyers. So since that is the case, wouldn’t it be enough to specify an additional special type of ship? Anyway, the treaty was negotiated by everyone. Since they have common points, it is natural to negotiate.

Of course, it is also a 5,000-ton warship. The Japanese may use them to build super lightning strike ships, while the Germans may use them to build air defense cruisers. How to choose depends on their own choices!

"So, don't we have a group of light cruisers that need to be retired from combat losses? The retirement work is temporarily suspended, and they are converted into reserve ships or training ships, and then you can change them first. First, you can apply for two ships. Try both 128mm artillery and 105mm artillery." Ruprecht thought for a while and said. "I promise that these two experimental warships will not occupy the tonnage of cruisers in the future."

"As you wish, Your Highness." Marshal Schell nodded and said. The crown prince guaranteed the tonnage of the cruiser, so Schell did not have much resistance to the so-called special emptying of the cruiser. As for the cost of modifying the warships, the German Navy was in stock. It would cost a lot of money to take out some sealed things from the warehouse to change. As for the daily maintenance of the two experimental ships, since it was in the name of the training ship, there were naturally funds approved.

So at this point, the plan for the future German High Seas Fleet during the Treaty Period has been finalized. The tonnage of heavy cruisers is limited to around 15,000 tons, the firepower is 8-inch cannon, the defense can withstand 8-inch cannons, and the speed is around 33 knots.

The tonnage of light cruisers is limited to about 10,000 tons, and the firepower is 6-inch guns. The defense is a limited defense 8-inch gun. The speed is also around 33 tons. In addition to the original heavy cruisers and light cruisers, in the future, the Crown Prince is also preparing to add an air defense cruiser or auxiliary cruiser clause on the basis of the two light and heavy cruisers during the negotiation period, so as to force the air defense cruiser that the Germans want!

As for how much tonnage of cruisers in various countries can be allocated in the end? It depends on the situation. Anyway, Germany is definitely the first-class! At least it is the same as the size and tonnage of the US Navy! If the Americans dare to play the shipbuilding competition, then Germany and Austria, who have recovered after the war, will naturally be with them to the end! Who is afraid of whom!

Following this process, the next step is to wander around Kiel Port for a few days, visit the grassroots of the navy, and then talk to some old comrades, and the crown prince should go back home. However, at this time, a telegram from Berlin was sent to Kiel Port, causing the crown prince's plan to change again.

"What happened?" Marshal Schell looked at the serious Crown Prince Ruprecht in front of him and the serious Earl Schelling, who looked beside him, seemed to realize that something extraordinary had happened.

"What is coming is finally here," said Ruprecht. "You have something to do now."

"Is that true? It seems that you need to stay in Kil Harbor for a while." Schell suddenly realized.

"Yes, I didn't expect things to come so quickly. Get ready, new customers will come soon, and let the Second Battleship Team be ready." The crown prince thought for a while and said.

"I really envy you, General Su Xiong." Hippel said jokingly.

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