The key is that several Lexington-class battlecruisers have started construction. If you stop working at this time, the loss will be a bit big." Benson still wants to fight for it.

"For the Lexington-class disposal, we can change some of the faster-built warships into aircraft carriers, and the rest will be discarded or converted to it. To be honest, it is really hard for me to understand how long a warship with only 7-inch armored belt can survive on the battle line. Their defense may not be stronger than the old Fletcher's armored cruiser! With a suitable hit, the lives of the warships that cost tens of millions of dollars and thousands of US military officers and soldiers will be turned into ashes in a firework!" said Majifen.

"A aircraft carrier with more than 40,000 tons? Are you ready to load 200 aircraft? This is incredible." Benson said.

"In fact, it is incredible that the South Dakota-class battleships have adopted the New Mexico-class defense system. We built at least level 4 battleships with an unadvanced defense system! This defense system has completely lagged behind the times. Lexington's defense system can be described as a crime! It is a super-large crispy skin!" Majiphin finally broke out.

"Originally, we had sufficient experience and reasons to complete better designs. Isn't the British's lessons learned enough on defense issues? Even we ourselves have them, such as the New York battleship that was injured by the Japanese! But in the end, God knows how Lexington's plan passed. Our biggest enemy is not on the battlefield, but at home!" Majiphin's words were already heartbroken.

"So, General Fletcher, what do you mean?" Sims said. After all, after this war, as one of the few positive examples in the US Navy, Fletcher will definitely be reused in the future. His opinions are crucial!

"Well, I agree with General Majiffen's opinion." Old Fletcher didn't say much, but he made a final decision. Benson was destined to leave, and the Navy Fleet had actually reached an agreement, and Sims also tended to be Majiffen. So, during the war, they asked to modify the plan to build a warship, which was likely to be passed! As for the cost issue, it was not a problem at all! The real problem lies in the delayed construction period caused by the modification of the design. It is impossible for the Americans to wait until the new warship is put into service before launching an offensive?

"It is urgent to build our own fast fleet. New warships will take a long time, so we have only one option at the moment, that is, to buy ready-made warships directly. It is unlikely that the Bavarian class, but the 14-inch artillery battleships of the Germans and Austro-Hungarian Empire can be purchased." Sims said.

"What about the quantity?" asked Majifen.

"4 to 6 ships, but it is estimated that 6 ships may be difficult," Sims said.

"Four ships may not be enough. The combat effectiveness of the Japanese battleship is still very high. The four Helgolan-class battleships are not enough to restrain the opponent. We cannot entangle the opponent when the opponent evacuates, nor can we delay the opponent's attack. A fast fleet that is not strong enough has limited significance unless the Germans still fight side by side with us." Old Fletcher said.

The Bavarian-class battleships are one level stronger than the Helgolan class. They were caught off guard and were also very embarrassed by the Japanese fleet. This is the case when Su Xiong was "micro-operated"! In addition to being lucky, he did not have the battle. If this were replaced by American command, it would be hard to say. In fact, the six Helgolan-class battleships may not be as strong as four Bavarians. After all, the six Helgolan-class battleships have a little advantage in projection, and the firepower and defense are very different. It can even be said that the 14-inch gun is almost impossible to pose a threat to the Japanese Fuso-class battleships.

"However, we are now in a vicious cycle. If we can cooperate sincerely with the Germans, we can safely survive this window without buying a warship." Majifen said.

"Actually, 4 ships are OK," Sims insisted, because he knew that it was really difficult to buy 6 fast battleships at once!

"It's not enough, don't forget that the two Japanese Nagamon-class battleships are about to be put into service. Their progress will be at least half a year earlier than our fast warships. By that time, it is estimated that even if General Su Xiong brings four Bavarian-class battleships, the pressure will probably be quite high. Although the military must obey the war, I have to say that in terms of fast fleets, it is very difficult for us to leave the Germans alone." Majifen said.

"Hiss..." Sims also felt very headache, and he couldn't help but have a headache. If Fuso's 15-inch naval gun could pose a huge threat to the thick side armor of the US battleship 343MM, then under the attack of the Nagamon's 16-inch naval gun, the 343MM side armor can be described as fragile. Although Japan only has two such warships, the US Navy has to guard against it! To be honest, after some research, Sims believed that the so-called side defense of the American Iron Turtle was actually not as good as that of the Helgolan-class battleship, so in addition to the many tubes, the American Iron Turtle is really embarrassing.

"We are trying to buy new warships from other countries, such as France or Italy?" Benson said after thinking.

"The Italian Caragno can be considered, but the premise is that defense must be increased and the construction period must be as soon as possible. We buy these warships in order to fill the gap before our main ships are in service. If the time is too late, then the purchase will be of no value."

"As for the French? Their Normandy-class battleships are just an improved version of Bristani, and they are still using 340MM cannons, which has greatly improved their speed. However, the defense is average, especially the water defense, which is far inferior to our battleships. Of course, the most unbearable thing is the problem of project progress. None of them is in the watering state, which is not of much significance to improving the combat effectiveness of the US fleet." Majifen said mercilessly.

"It's always a good thing to have more warships. We can completely transfer some unused old-fashioned fearlessness into the reserve. They are indeed not suitable for the current war." Sims thought for a while and said.

"Italian warships can be considered, but the French don't need them." Majiphin's attitude was still firm!

"We can add momentum to the French," Sims said.

"I reserve my opinion." Majifen gritted her teeth and decided to hold on to the end!

"What about your opinion? General Fletcher? The future commander of the fleet," said Sims.

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