Chapter 12： A classic is a classic! (1/2)
What do you say about an advertisement? Diamonds are forever, and a diamond is always passed on! A good thing is a good thing, and even if people in later generations look at it from the perspective of hindsight, those classic things can still be called the pinnacle of a certain era. Even if the traverser passes, they may not do better!
After months of hard work, Baron Vittorio Cuniberti was finally inspired and encouraged by Ruprecht (mainly money) to create a famous warship in history! Garibaldi class, well, now known as the Munich class armored cruiser debut! And when the newly promoted baron rushed over with his own design plans to discuss this year's bonus with the boss, His Royal Highness expressed dissatisfaction! It's not that I feel sorry for that little money. Rather, the design and history have not changed much! I spent several days instilling advanced ideas for later generations in him. How did he come up with an enhanced version of Garibaldi in the end?
There are still some changes, the original Garibaldi’s chaotic main guns were unified into a single 11-inch gun. In order to adapt to ocean warfare, the displacement of the prototype Garibaldi was increased to 7,200 tons. The boiler system is still entangled between the water tube and the fire tube boiler. The mix and match of the side-string 6-inch and 4.7-inch guns was changed to a unified 150MM rapid-fire gun. Then, then it's over... The armor protection and power output have hardly changed, and the number of compartments has increased.
”Follow the old ways.” His Royal Highness was very upset. The 240mm dual-mounted gun he wanted did not appear, nor did the 210MM dual-mounted second-level main guns appear. The displacement is far from the expected ten thousand tons standard. The Munich-class armored cruiser The upper limit of combat power is still the same as in history. It is too far away from the combat effectiveness of Rylik 2 or PISA level in my mind. ”The combat effectiveness of the 7000-ton armored cruiser is very limited, and it is not enough to suppress the armored cruisers that will appear in the next 10 years. Moreover, the level 2 main gun represents the development direction of advanced combat effectiveness. Why don't you understand?”
”Your idea really represents the future development direction of the navy. There are indeed many unique places. It is indeed a powerful warship! However, it is definitely not an armored cruiser suitable for Germany now. If you are the prince of Britain, I can suggest that designers design such a warship according to your ideas.” Mr. Baron said sincerely.
”What is your purpose in designing the warship?” Mr. Baron asked.
”Of course it is overwhelming all current cruisers. We have the best armor, plus good design can achieve this goal!” His Royal Highness blurted out! If you can't get a strong enough warship, what is the difference between such a traverser and the salted fish? !
”Wrong! Wrong! Your purpose in designing a warship is to win the bid! As for what the warship needs to fight against, that is what the masters of the Admiralty meant! We are just designers, there is no need to overtake it! Maybe our enemy It’s just a French cruiser. And you have to get a warship that can rival the British first-class cruiser Black, it’s a waste! The Admiralty won’t spend an extra mark because of your excellent design! Because they don’t need it?” The Baron was heartbroken. Said. Why can't your own boss put you in the right place? You are now a businessman, not a prince, nor can you be the master of those guys in the Admiralty!
”Let me go, you are definitely the number one in sales!” Ruprecht's words are full of admiration. This buddy is talented, and technical sales are hard to grasp both hands!
”So, our design must not intimidate those old men! The largest cruiser ever built by the German Empire is no more than 5,000 tons. If you directly come up with a 10,000 tons plan, what will they think? What will their wallet think? You Have you considered the endurance of their hearts? Customers are God! We have to follow their thoughts.” The baron's indoctrination sounded in my ears.
Although it is very uncomfortable, the prince has to admit that what the baron said is very reasonable. If Garibaldi is really built at the same level as PISA, can Argentina buy 4 at once? Compared with the original Fuji, the cost of Japan's 10,000-ton armored cruiser is only high! The cost of the later Rurik 2 was as high as £1.4 million! Even if your own ship is cheaper, it is estimated that 1 million pounds is difficult to get. This price is unbearable for the current budget of the German Navy, and in order to ensure that there are always enough warships in the ocean, the number must be maintained! This can also explain why the total tonnage of British light cruisers exceeded that of heavy cruisers during the treaty period in history.