Germanic Empire: please call me William III

The establishment of the Germanic Air Force marked the addition of a new branch of the Germanic Empire in addition to the army and navy.
Although, this service is still very weak. But what is certain is that over time, this service will become more and more powerful. Eventually, it grew into a formidable service that could compete with the Army and Navy.
Of course, this also means that the military strength of the Germanic Empire will be greatly improved. In future wars, the probability of victory is naturally higher.
The two main warships currently equipped by the Germanic Air Force are the F12 fighter, which was only officially mass production in 1712. This is also the fighter that the Germanic Air Force will mass-produce and equip the troops.
F12 fighter, with a length of 7.88 meters, a wingspan of 9.9 meters and a height of 2.7 meters, uses the newly developed W-6 four-cylinder engine with an output of 180 horsepower. The maximum flight speed is 150 km / h, the maximum ceiling is 3500 meters, and the endurance is 3.5 hours. The armament was a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun with a spare capacity of 300 rounds. In addition, there are two plug-in points that can carry two 25 kg aerial bombs.
Although, in August’s eyes, this was nothing more than an old biplane. However, in this era this is already the most advanced fighter.
After the advent of aircraft, all countries have realized the role of aircraft in future wars. Other countries have begun to increase investment and research and development of aircraft.
Especially when the Germanic Empire invested and equipped aircraft on such a large scale, it naturally caused the Opponents of the Germanic Empire to follow suit.
However, the aircraft developed by other countries have not yet been able to be put into actual combat. Compared with the F12 aircraft of the Germanic Air Force, it is completely incomparable. The Germanic Empire was already more than a generation ahead of its opponents in terms of air force.
In addition to the F12 fighter, the Imperial Germanic Air Force was equipped with a bomber, named the H12 bomber. This bomber was a two-engine bomber capable of carrying five hundred kilograms of aerial bombs. The maximum flight speed is 120 kilometers per hour and the endurance is 4 hours.
“Your Majesty, it is planned that by the spring of next year, the Reich Air Force will again be equipped with two wings of F12 fighters and one wing of H12 bombers. This brought the total number of fighters of the Imperial Air Force to six hundred, and the total number of bombers to 240! Lieutenant General Zecht introduced.
August nodded, “The air force is developing very well. However, at present, the performance of the aircraft we are equipped with is still too poor. I hope that the Air Force will continue to work hard to develop more and more advanced aircraft. Only then will we be able to grow stronger. Moreover, the gap between them and their opponents is constantly widening, so that they can only keep chasing us in the back! ”
“Yes, Your Majesty. The Reich Air Force’s next-generation fighter jet is on the verge of success. It is expected that intensive test flights will begin next year. If nothing else, by 1715 mass production would be possible and troops would be equipped. Lieutenant General Zecht said.
“The same is true of bombers, new bombers are in the process of being developed. It is expected that intensive test flights will begin by the end of next year, the year after tomorrow at the latest. By 1716, it was time to serve. Lieutenant General Zecht continued.
“Very well, then the main fighters of the Imperial Air Force can play a greater role in future wars.” In addition, the production speed of the aircraft factory needs to be accelerated. I hope that in the second half of next year, the number of fighter wings in the Imperial Air Force will reach ten, and the speed of bomber wings will reach at least 4! August said.
“Yes, Your Majesty, promise to complete the mission!” Lieutenant General Zecht answered.
Once the Germanic Imperial Air Force was equipped with 10 fighter wings and 4 bomber wings, it would have 1,200 fighters and 480 bombers.
Such a number is definitely not less in this era. Even, it’s completely enough.
Even if the performance is too bad. However, it doesn’t matter. The countries of Europe are already very small. The airfields built on the borders of the Germanic Empire were basically able to cover the entire battlefield.
Big deal, after invading the enemy country, engineers were sent to build more airfields.
By the time aircraft from other countries were ready for actual combat, the next generation of more powerful aircraft of the Germanic Air Force was already in service.
At that time, the aircraft of other countries will only be tortured and killed in front of the advanced aircraft of the Germanic Air Force.
“In addition to building aircraft, the Imperial Air Force also built more airports. Especially in the border areas of the Empire, more airfields should be built so that more aircraft can be accommodated and that the Imperial Air Force can take off fighters at any time and enter the battle. August said.
The aircraft of this era though performed a little worse. But again, there are not so harsh requirements for take-off and landing conditions.
A stretch of road, or flat ground, is enough to get the plane off.
Therefore, the construction of airfields in this era is generally very simple and easy.
“Yes, Your Majesty!” Lieutenant General Zecht answered.
“Although, the Air Force is a nascent service. However, I am very bullish on the Air Force. I hope that the Air Force will grow stronger. It’s not just about contributing to future wars. At the same time, it is also necessary to gradually change from an auxiliary branch on the battlefield to a main force. August had high expectations for the Air Force.
Most of the current air forces are only able to carry out the task of attacking ground forces. Or simply reduced to a support branch of the Army.
Only after the technological progress again, the performance of the aircraft was further improved. After the development of heavy long-range bombers, the role of the Air Force will be greatly improved.
At that time, the overwhelming number of heavy bombers loaded with tons of bombs flew over the enemy’s city for carpet bombing.
Blowing up the city into ruins, all the factories, transportation hubs, military barracks and industrial bases were blown into ruins.
In this way, the war potential of the enemy country will be severely damaged. The combat strength that can be mobilized will naturally be greatly reduced. It was easier for the Germanic Empire to win future wars.
Although, all of this seems to be far away. However, with a lot of investment, all this is already visible.