Chapter 607： Roosevelt came to power

When Edel put down his worry about Romania's economy, a telegram sent from the United States turned his attention to the American continent.

The telegram only states that Franklin Roosevelt, the former New York Governor of the United States, won the election and that he is about to become the 32nd President of the United States.

After more than three years of the Great Depression, the American people have experienced pain, fear, and despair. They were no longer willing to endure this President Hoover, and at this time Democratic candidate Franklin Roosevelt appeared in front of everyone. One is Hoover, who disappointed him, and the other is Roosevelt, who did a good job in New York. The result is clearly in front of everyone.

Seeing this telegram, Edel felt heavy pressure on it. This leg-disabled president has outstanding political skills. He will change the current isolation policy of the United States and focus the attention of Americans abroad. As for the talked about Roosevelt's New Deal, in Edel's view, it is nothing more than a postponement of economic problems, which is of course better than a free economy regulated by the market itself. But it still cannot solve the problem completely, but delays more problems.

It can be seen from the economic growth of the United States that it was not until 1940 that the United States economy fully recovered to the level before the Great Depression, when the European continent was already in full swing. It can be said responsibly that the US economy was rescued by World War II. Although Edel knew this, he couldn't change it. As for the assassination of Roosevelt, it is completely beyond his consideration. It is necessary to know that the Roosevelt family is an American political family. From the fact that the 5-year-old Roosevelt followed his father to meet the then President Grover Cleveland, you can know that the family is in The status of the United States.

And without Roosevelt, there would be Lister. When the US economy reaches this point, domestic capitalists and politicians will also lead the United States to join the war. And when an unfamiliar president appears, it makes Edel even more difficult to figure out. Although this is known as the greatest president of the United States in the 20th century, as long as everyone has weaknesses, only God can be avoided.

Since the United States has chosen Roosevelt as in history, Edel does not have to worry about historical deviations at least. This is definitely good news for him. But before that, Romania needs to start preparing for the issue of combat readiness.

There are still seven years to go before the outbreak of World War II. Does Edel need to be in such a hurry?

The answer is yes.

Now Romania must prepare for the start of World War II, and new equipment for sea, land, and air needs to be researched and developed. Moreover, the research and development time of these weapons has also been extended along with the various indicators of the new equipment. Let’s not talk about it, let’s just say that the three tanks requested by General Hoffman are still in the drawing stage. The physical objects have not even been completed. Because to build this tank, you must develop a new diesel engine and a new one. The main guns and other equipment need to be solved by technicians one by one.

And now there is an annoying thing for him, that is, the Secretary of the Navy, Lieutenant Admiral Lomodan visits again.

I saw Admiral Lomodan approaching Edel with a new document.

"Your Majesty, this is a new battleship developed by the Navy. We will temporarily name it the H-type battleship. This is the drawing and performance of the battleship. Please have a look at it."

Eder took the drawing and opened it, and he saw the whole picture of the H-type battleship after it was built. The words H-type new battleship were also marked on the top of the drawing.

This battleship is different from the previous Mircea. First of all, the 406-caliber main gun chosen by the navy in the artillery caliber is a lap larger than the Michar.

Moreover, the modified version uses the same long fore as the Micar. However, unlike the Michar, the H-type battleship is more compact, and the two flues behind the long bow are merged into one, which is more in line with Edel's impression of future warships. The turrets still use the layout of two fronts and one rear, equipped with triple-mounted 406-caliber 50-times naval guns developed by the Navy. In order to let Edel see the power of this naval gun clearly, Romodan also gave its data specially.

This 406 caliber 50 times naval gun has three types of shells, namely armor-piercing shells, grenade, and anti-personnel shells. Among them, the armor-piercing projectile weighs 1085 kilograms, with a maximum load of 18 kilograms and a muzzle velocity of 772 msec. The range (30 degrees elevation angle) is 338 kilometers, the maximum range is 43 kilometers, the rate of fire is 2 rounds, and the pitch range is minus 2 degrees to plus 45 degrees.

Armor penetration capability (for vertical homogeneous steel armor), 785 mm at muzzle, 543 mm at 10,000 meters, 452 mm at 18,000 meters, and 381 mm at 25,000 meters. The propellant pack consists of 6 silk pharmaceutical packs, usually with a charge of 341 kg, and the life of the inner barrel of the artillery is 260 rounds.

Since the pre-researched artillery data of the H-type battleship is so high, its protection will also be amazing. The main armor belt reaches 400 mm (maximum); the deck is 220 mm (three layers); the front of the main turret is 410 mm, the top is 240 mm, the mount is 380-320 mm, and the conning tower is 400-260 mm. The total weight of its armor reaches 16,466 tons, which is currently the thickest warship known.

The power that drives this behemoth on the sea is also powered by 8 high-pressure heavy oil boilers and 4 steam turbines. Its stable maximum output horsepower reaches 160,000 horsepower, and its ultimate output horsepower reaches 1.73 million horsepower.

In addition, the other weapons of the H-type battleship are also quite good, 12 dual-mounted 105mm 45-caliber dual-purpose guns ~ www.novelhall.com~ dual-mounted 40mm anti-aircraft guns, 18 20mm quadruple-mounted anti-aircraft guns. Its anti-aircraft firepower can be described as arrogant to the world.

For this reason, the standard displacement of the H-type reaches 41870 tons, the full-load displacement reaches 48510 tons, and the maximum speed is 305 knots.

In the end, the H-type reached 246 meters in length and 357 meters in width, making it an out-and-out super battleship.

Seeing the data of this warship, Edel couldn't help asking. "Have you ever thought about the cost of this battleship?"

Hearing Edel's inquiry, General Lomodan, who had been waiting, said quickly. "We have already calculated that the cost of one piece should be around 2.2 billion lei."

This cost surprised Edel. This is currently the most expensive battleship. Japan’s Nagato is only 43 million yen, while the Hood’s cost is only 6.02 million pounds. Although this was the cost of the latter part of World War I, it was too much higher in terms of conversion.

Seeing Edel's expression, Lieutenant General Romodan became nervous and quickly explained. "Because many technologies require new development, such as radar, new seaplanes, power, artillery, etc., all of which cost money."

In fact, Admiral Lomodan didn’t say a word. The cost was discounted. The actual navy’s internal calculation cost was 2.4 billion lei. Lomodan didn’t dare to report the cost, so he concealed part Cost. After the battleship is almost built, I will inform Edel of the actual situation. At that time, the government can't watch the warship halfway through.

Edel, who didn't know that he was being pitted, felt that the cost was a little bit, but he gritted his teeth thinking that the future war was approaching. "This plan will allow Romania to maintain the dominant position of the Black Sea. You can build it according to this plan."

Sending away the happy Lomodan, Edel will be troubled to convince the government next.