Chapter 1216： Russian Air Force

"Your Excellency, the Russian government also hopes that we can provide them with a batch of advanced fighter jets. Judging from the performance on the battlefield, the P-40 fighter jets are no match for the Germans at all." Secretary of State Hull continued.

Admiral Arnold's face is a bit ugly, the P-40 fighter is the well-deserved main fighter of the US Army Air Forces. Of course, the performance of the P-40 fighter jets is not as good as that of the Luftwaffe fighter jets, which is also well known.

"During the German Air Force's strategic bombing of Bu Russia, the Bu Russian Air Force dispatched P-40 fighter jets to intercept it. Unfortunately, the P-40 fighter jets were powerless against the German bomber fleet flying at an altitude of 10,000 meters. Then The **** fighter jets of the Luftwaffe launched an attack on the Russian Air Force, and our P-40 fighter jets performed very badly during the battle, and were almost at the point of being massacred by the Luftwaffe." Secretary of State Hull continued.

Admiral Arnold's complexion at the moment is as dark as the bottom of a pot. The P-40 fighter jets were easily slaughtered by the Luftwaffe on the Russian battlefield, which made him, the commander of the air force, very shameless. Because this seems to mean that once the U.S. Army Air Force fights against the German Air Force, the P-40 fighter jets driven by their pilots will also be easily slaughtered by the Germans.

"General Arnold, do we have more powerful fighters?" President Roosevelt asked.

"Your Excellency, the Air Force currently has two fighters undergoing test flights. One is a heavy fighter, code-named P-47. The other is a long-range fighter, code-named P-51. The performance of these two fighters is not comparable to The BF-109 fighter jets that the Germans are currently equipped with are inferior, and can even rival their FW-190 fighter jets. However, it will take time before they can be mass-produced." Admiral Arnold said.

President Roosevelt is obviously very interested in these two fighter jets. After all, I have learned that the performance of the P-40 fighter jet is very unbearable. If they can have fighter jets that can rival the advanced fighter jets of the Germans, they may not be so embarrassed in future wars.

"When will these two fighters be available for service?" President Roosevelt asked.

"Your Excellency, these two fighters have just begun test flights. It is expected that they will not be mass-produced until next year." Admiral Arnold said.

"Next year, no, it's too late!" President Roosevelt shook his head.

Because Germany was also very strong in this war, President Roosevelt has decided to join the war ahead of schedule. At the earliest, the United States may join the war in the second half of this year. At that time, the United States urgently needs an advanced fighter that can compete with Germany.

The reason for this urgency is because the U.S. government does not want to make the same mistakes as the last world war. In the last world war, the Americans tried to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and wait until Germany and Britain and France were both defeated before they came forward to clean up the mess, so as to obtain the greatest benefits at the smallest cost. But unfortunately, Germany's performance in the war exceeded their expectations, so that the United States was not ready for war, and Germany had already established the victory, which made the United States lose its pre-emptive conditions for participating in the war. In the end, I had to watch Germany win the World War and become the world's hegemon.

This time, it was the same. Although the United States secretly provided support to Bu Russia behind the scenes, and asked the island countries to join the war as soon as possible. But they also worried that the strong military power shown by Germany would soon defeat Bu Russia. Once Bu Russia is defeated and Germany dominates the entire European continent, I am afraid that no country can threaten Germany. At that time, the United States will be on the defensive during the war, passively waiting for Germany's attack. Germany can completely defeat other countries step by step, get rid of the helpers of the United States, and then launch an attack on the United States.

In the end, the United States, which is fighting alone, obviously cannot be the opponent of Germany, which controls most of the world. Therefore, if the United States wants to win this world war, it must participate in the war at the most suitable time. It is impossible to wait for Germany to enter the war after establishing a victory like the previous world war. In that case, they will only hand over the victory to the Germans.

Admiral Arnold immediately felt strong pressure: "Your Excellency, I understand. Next, I will ask them to conduct intensive test flights and serve as soon as possible."

Of course, this will increase the development cost of the aircraft. But it is related to the victory or defeat of the country in future wars, and no one will care about the cost. As long as the war can be won, no matter how much the price is paid, it is worth it.

"Gentlemen, is there anything we can do to support Bu Russia?" President Roosevelt asked.

Supporting Bu Russia and allowing Bu Russia to persist in the war is also very beneficial to the United States. Therefore, the U.S. government must do its best to allow Bu Russia to persist under the powerful German attack.

"Your Excellency, it is already January, and there is not much time left until the island country promised to join the war. We must urge the island country government to make them fulfill their promise! If the island country can attack Southeast Asia and Australia with all its strength, it can To a certain extent, the pressure on Bu Russia will be eased. At least, the Germans will be in a two-front battle." Hopkins consultant said.

President Roosevelt nodded: "Once again, I urge the islanders to remember what kind of promise they made. Before the end of this month, they must go to war against the Germans!"

"Yes, Your Excellency. I plan to go to the island country in three days and have a meeting with the island country government." Hopkins said.

Roosevelt has no objection to this, Hopkins is his most important adviser, and his visit to the island country will undoubtedly represent his attitude. I believe that on this issue, the government of the island country will no longer shirk. Because they have no way out.

"Your Excellency, the Russian Air Force has suffered heavy losses under the attack of the German Air Force. The number of pilots has also been severely reduced. Bu Russia hopes that we can send a group of pilots to reinforce them." Secretary of State Hull continued.

"Send pilots to fight? We haven't declared war on Germany now. If we send pilots directly to fight, I'm afraid it won't be very good." President Roosevelt frowned.

"Your Excellency, we can change the method, let some pilots retire, and then the Bu-Russian government will hire them. Let them go to Bu-Russia to fight. In this way, not only can we support Bu-Russia, but also allow our pilots to be on the battlefield Have a deep understanding of the strength of the Luftwaffe and provide us with more information in this regard." Admiral George Marshall said.

President Roosevelt thought about it and approved the plan.