Chapter 133： If you dont advance, you will retreat (1/2)

”The navy's tender has already begun. This time the Bavarians have brought their 12-inch artillery and 260MM artillery design plans. In a week's time, these sample artillery will also arrive at the Imperial Artillery Proving Ground.” Rear Admiral Von Boll said. Said a tall young man opposite.

”In other words, the new battleships of the Imperial Navy may use 12-inch main guns, while the new cruisers will use 260MM main guns. And our 11-inch main guns and 240MM guns will be eliminated? This action is too fast. Right?” Gustav Krupp said worriedly.

”This is a conspiracy! Bavaria, as well as the Austrians, they lobbied very early, they persuaded the Imperial Navy to adopt a new firepower configuration, and before that they had already started the development of new artillery, I remember, Bavaria Deal with the Russians! They obtained artillery directly from Russia, and then imitated it. This must be the case, otherwise their artillery would not be released so fast! It would not be possible with Skoda's technical support!” Gustav Krupp finally understood Up.

”The royal family has reminded you a long time ago. Prince William has said it more than once. He said that your artillery performance is a little behind, and expressed dissatisfaction. But you did not take any action.” Ruppe's subterfuge was a little dissatisfied.

”We have started the development of new artillery, but they are imitations, we started from scratch. Behind them is the Kingdom of Bavaria, and they can even exchange the kind of artillery and technology they need through the kingdom’s diplomatic channels, but we? Nothing. This is not fair!” Gustav Krupp said angrily.

”These Southerners are too much. They monopolize the navy's armor business. It is not enough. They have to reach out to the artillery side. I will definitely make them pay. This game has not yet begun.” Gustav Kruv Naturally, Bo will not sit still. If the new warships use 12-inch L40 artillery and 260MML40 artillery, then Krupp can only live in the low-end medium and small caliber guns. The majority of the naval artillery market share will be Squeezed out!

The subsequent development of the matter was a bit surprising, and it was also reasonable. There are different voices in the discussion about artillery in the Admiralty. Some people think that the power of the current German 280MM artillery is enough, and there is no need to replace it with a larger artillery, and if it is replaced now, there will be a large inventory of shells and accessories. Will become a problem. The new cruiser uses 240MM artillery. Although the weight of the 140KG shell is a bit smaller, the rate of fire of more than 3 rounds per minute is enough to make up for this problem.

”From the perspective of economy and availability, the 280MM artillery and 240MM artillery are the most suitable main gun calibers for the German Navy’s future battleships and cruisers. They are very mature, have complete supporting equipment, and have a large inventory. There is no need to use new ones. The artillery system.” Major General Ball said at a naval report meeting, and his words were recognized by many naval personnel.

And then some German newspapers began to publish various articles. They emphasized that while the German warships performed well in the Far East, they emphasized the excellent performance of the Krupp artillery. If these were normal, then some rumors made Ruprecht very vigilant.

”The barbarians of Bavaria want to take away what originally belonged to Prussia.”

”They joined forces with the Austrians to infiltrate the German industrial and military system. Allowing them to enter is treason!”