Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 163: U Boat One Thousand and One (Part 2)

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The second one who climbed down the vertical ladder was the commander-in-chief of the German Navy. Raidel was still as agile as he was when he was young. The model is also the first. (Baidu search network updates the fastest and most stable)

Raidel looked around curiously, and also saw the navy cook holding a spoon in front of the electric stove in salute. With a trembling mouth, Raidel raised the marshal's rod in return. He was surprised that someone would stay on the boat instead of attending the military parade.

"My head, this is the submarine's kitchen. The area you see now is the cooking area." Raidel tried to divert Xu Jun's attention.

"Well, Blomfors is very careful about the handling of this cabin. This large range hood and four-burner electric stove are still what I recommend to modify. How is the actual use? This..." Xu Jun asked the chef.

"Bobobo... Sergeant Bloom, the head of state, I am the chef on this submarine." The cook finally put down the spoon in his hand, and he straightened his chest and reported to Xu Jun excitedly .

"You haven't answered my question, sergeant."

"I’m very sorry, my head of state, these things are awesome and very useful, my head of state, I don’t know how to express my excitement now. I never thought I would stand in front of you one day. I mean, I can see a great person like you with my own eyes, my head is a little dizzy..." The cook trembled with excitement, expressing his excitement and admiration for Xu Jun incoherently.

"Why is this guy here?" Raider frowned and asked Captain Heinke who had just gotten into the boat.

"Sergeant Bruce is the best submarine chef I have ever seen. He used to be a chef at the Four Seasons Hotel in Munich for two years. He is also a very good pastry chef. I let him stay on the boat and prepare to entertain the head of state. For cold drinks and desserts, you must have never tasted the pudding and ice cream he made. The taste is simply..." Heinke respectfully explained to Raidel, but Weierle behind him listened.

"You mean ice cream? Can ice cream be made on this submarine?" Weierle was very surprised by this. He once visited a submarine that was about to set sail, and he was surprised by the hard bread and The bacon is very impressive.

"There is a cold storage under the deck under your feet, which can store fresh meat, vegetables and fruits that were difficult to insure in the past. Of course, there is also a full set of ice-making equipment that can make ice cream and other cold drinks." Xu Jun turned his head and smiled. He said to Weierle.

"Yes, my head of state, we no longer have to pile up large amounts of food in the cabin. Our food storehouse is large enough to hold fish, shrimp, meat, fruits and vegetables for all the crew to eat for three weeks. Of course, we also carry a portion of the pickled food. Food and cans are stored in the empty compartments on the cold storage deck. I can guarantee that this submarine is the cleanest and tidy submarine in the entire German submarine force. We have to carry out a comprehensive cleaning once a week. The sailors also cherish them very much. The current environment." Heinke replied loudly.

This is the world's first submarine with a cold storage, and the French dive cruiser only has a large refrigerator. The cold storage is indeed necessary, not just to satisfy the appetite of sailors.

In the original history, German submarines were completely suppressed by the Allied anti-potential force. Every time they floated up, they took great risks. Submarines avoided prolonged exposure on the water as much as possible, but in some cases they could not hide. In the past, sea supplies became a nightmare for many submarine captains.

In order to ensure the speed of the supply, the submarine must maintain a relatively close distance to the supply ship. At this time, the submarine was extremely fragile, and it was almost impossible to fight back when attacked. Especially when supplying ammunition and food. Due to the primitive equipment at the time, only a sampan could be used to sail back and forth between the supply ships. At this time, the submarine could only be moored on the surface of the sea. At this time, it would be difficult to make an emergency dive even if it encountered an attack.

So in order to avoid encountering similar dangers, the only way to fill the submarine with supplies is to increase the submarine's self-sustaining time. So every submarine has become a mobile commissary. Tons of cured meats and cans filled all the corners of the submarine. Fresh ingredients would be consumed within a week, followed by the same canned cured meats and various hairy flours.

Now, a cold storage can greatly reduce the pressure in this area, and fresh food can ensure that sailors can have strong morale and combat effectiveness for a long time. Xu Jun has a deep understanding in this respect, he not only kept the cold storage in the original design. Moreover, the volume of this setting was expanded. Anyway, this submarine had enough redundant space to splurge, and Xu Jun increased the hull by ten meters.

"I like pudding and ice cream very much, sergeant, what are you doing now?" Xu Jun asked the cook with a smile.

"Boil the chocolate sauce and pour it on the pudding, my head. This is this year's American cocoa. I also put fresh milk and a little coconut milk in it." The cook reported to the head of state happily.

"Then this..." Weierle pointed to the marinated pork hanging under the cupboard.

"This is the main dish tonight. Buttery potatoes with Hessian pickled pig's knuckles." The cook respectfully answered the army general's question. Although he doesn't know his face, not many can stand behind the head of state. Is a pivotal figure.

"Keep on working, sergeant, I am looking forward to your work." Xu Jun patted the sergeant on the arm, then turned his head and said to Heink. "Let's continue to visit your submarine, it's a bit crowded." Now there are two marshals and a general standing in this kitchen, plus two adjutants, a captain and a cook.

"Please go here, my head of state." The captain hurriedly guided Xu Jun. He was going to invite the head of state to visit the command cabin of the submarine, the control center for combat and navigation.

"We have two periscopes, one for attack and the other for reconnaissance and observation." Heynke walked to the center of the command module. At this time, the deputy captain and four non-commissioned officers were standing in the command module. The submarine that entered through the hatch at the top of the command tower was here at any time to answer the head of state's inquiry in accordance with the order of the captain.

"At some point, I used the attack periscope to command operations in the upper command tower. But in most cases..." Heynke made a gesture to the deputy captain, and the other party quickly pressed the control A switch on the board, following the slight buzzing of a hydraulic pump, a periscope rose slowly along the central periscope protection well. Heynke opened the folding handles on both sides of the lens to show Xu Jun this brand new precision instrument.

"We use this reconnaissance observation periscope in the command module. It can be directly connected to the shooting computer like an attack periscope. I only need to follow the observation data. Set the lower distance and the opponent’s course, and press the line of sight against the target. , The torpedo computer can automatically calculate the shooting parameters needed for the launch.” Xu Jun held the handle of the periscope and leaned in front of the eyepiece to look in. The huge tail of the Bismarck was strictly blocked in front of the lens.

"Then, are there any problems in the actual operation." Xu Jun released the periscope and turned to ask Heinke. He motioned to Weierle and asked him to come and take a look.

"We have conducted many underwater exercises. We have not found any problems. Blomfors is very concerned about this submarine, and their engineers have been working with us during the trial. At least for now, I still I haven't found any major problems, sometimes there will be some minor problems, you know, after all, this ship is very new, and the sailors have not yet been fully familiar with her habits. If you can give me another month or two... "

"There is not so much time for you. This boat has passed the final acceptance, and you will be transferred overseas within a week." Xu Jun interrupted Heynck. He walked to the chart table and looked at the chart in front of him with his back hands.

"You will get a face order soon, and your destination will be here..." Xu Jun pulled the folding table lamp at the top and moved the beam of light to an area on the large-scale world chart. .

"Really? My Führer?" Heynke asked in surprise. He thought this submarine would have to toss for a few months before it would allow this precious prototype boat to join the real fighting.

"U1001 needs to carry out long-distance voyage tests, as well as a series of airworthiness tests in special sea areas, to see if it can meet our requirements. We need one that can be deployed to any corner of the earth at any time and can be used in any environment. I am full of confidence in U1001, and believe that she will not let me down." Xu Jun said to Heinke with a serious expression.

"This is the plan of the command department and must be taken seriously." Raidel had never heard of this plan, but it was out of trust in Xu Jun. With some flattering implications, he did not hesitate to recite Xu Jun's remarks.

"Incorporate U1001 into the C formation, and let Lieutenant Colonel Kirsten be responsible for the corresponding preparations. Is there still time?" Xu Jun turned and asked Weierle.

"It's completely too late. Team C will need a week to assemble and supply. I think U1001 can start early with the pilot team."

"Then let's make a decision first, Marshal, I hope the navy can complete the preparation and supply of U1001 as soon as possible. I want to see her performance in the tropical waters as soon as possible." Xu Jun walked slowly to the command cabin. This submarine was designed and manufactured under his supervision, and his knowledge of this submarine even surpassed Heinck.

"Let's take a look at the torpedo cabin, and then visit the powerhouse." Xu Jun lowered his head and bent down to drill through the circular waterproof door and walked into the working area on the side.

Next to the command module is the working section of the submarine. There are separate cabins on both sides of the hull. The first cabin on the left is the captain’s cabin. In order to quickly enter the combat position, the captain’s cabin is not equipped with a door, but only a folding curtain. Covering the small private space of the captain.

The first room on the right hand is the infirmary on the boat. Xu Jun expanded the volume of this room on the drawing. Now an operating table can be placed in it. There is also a hatch at the bottom of the operating table, which can be accessed by straight stairs. On the bottom deck, there is a medicine storehouse and a refrigerator for storing important medicines and preparation tools.

The naval submarine unit has always been weak in medical protection. The main reasons are the small internal space, the over-dense personnel, and the lack of adequate nutrition. Soldiers can only rely on oral vitamins and strong physique to resist the virus. Especially when limbs are injured, there is no clean operating space on the boat. U1001 has completely ended this tragic history, and the submarine crew will receive the most timely and meticulous treatment in the infirmary.

Next to the infirmary is the telecommunications room. This is the communication center of the entire submarine. The Navy has equipped it with a complete set of conventional telecommunication systems. The most important equipment is the latest model of cryptographic machine. The Naval Intelligence Agency has confirmed that the original naval code has been leaked, and the British seized the codebook on a German merchant ship requisitioned by the navy. Fortunately, Xu Jun issued a timely warning and the Navy avoided damage due to this leak.

The improved version of the Enigma code in front of us is so complex that it can be called frenzied. With the constant replacement of secret keys and the use of one-time password tables, it is now impossible for the enemy to decode the German code.

Diagonally across from the telecommunications room is the listening room. In addition to the original full set of underwater listening equipment, this submarine is also equipped with an active sonar seized from the Royal Navy. Similar products have been developed assault in Germany, and this sonar is installed on the U1001 as a tactical experimental device. In addition to passively calculating the position of the enemy, this submarine can now conduct active searches. In terms of accuracy, the British-made submarine does show its high-end side.

Germany started relatively late in this regard and has not yet been able to produce strong domestic products, but Xu Jun has already produced key technical information and some sketches. It should be possible to bridge these technological gaps soon. The German Navy had many unique insights on sonar research in the original history, and the later development models even surpassed allied equipment. Xu Jun is going to push these projects forward, and at least one year will be able to come up with complete products that can be put into combat.

Farther ahead are rows of soldiers and officers’ cabins. The difference between the two is that officers have personal lighting fixtures and more storage space. Because the U1001 has ample internal space, the sailors have a living environment that their colleagues would never dream of. There are two to four double decks in the cabins on each side, and there are also folding tables for soldiers to eat in between. There is also an upright storage cabinet at the partition of the cabin, which is divided into four compartments. Each soldier can be assigned a compartment to store his personal belongings and clothing.

Xu Jun walked all the way. He was quite satisfied with the setting and decoration of the cabin, and Blomfoss did not dare to make any tricks on the materials. All wood paneling and furniture use fine hardwood, and the cabin still exudes the fragrance of wood. All double-layer edges are equipped with stainless steel guardrails to prevent personal injury when the boat is swaying. There is also a toilet close to the torpedo cabin, a row of four sinks and a rain shower, which is unimaginable luxury on other submarines, but this dream has been realized on the U1001 with enough space. .

Xu Jun walked slowly along the aisle. Finally reached the minion part of the submarine, the bow torpedo bay. As the living conditions have been improved, the bow torpedo compartment no longer leaves space for soldiers to rest. All the space is used to house torpedoes, leaving only an aisle in the middle for soldiers to pass through. This submarine can carry 23 torpedoes at a time, just like the historical version. Eight torpedoes were placed on the inclined torpedo racks on both sides, one was placed under the floor in the middle, and six torpedoes were pre-filled in the torpedo tubes. The total number was exactly 23.

Same as the model, a new hydraulic loading system is used here. Under the control of skilled soldiers, one torpedo can be loaded in two minutes. This means that this submarine needs to be tactically properly. It can attack continuously, and all 23 torpedoes can be shot in one shot.

Xu Jun had a long chat with the torpedo, and asked some questions about its use, and he was very satisfied with the answer finally.

Led by Xu Jun, a group of people started to turn around and walk back. He wanted to see the power compartment of this submarine again. The U1001's current endurance has exceeded 30% of the historical version, and the endurance of the U1001 when submerged is also increased by half. In the low-speed sneaking state using the silent mode, she can even sail under the sea for three days without the need to float up and charge. This is due to the huge battery reserves in the battery compartment under the floor of the bilge. The battery pack on this submarine is four times that of an ordinary submarine, making it a veritable electric submarine.

This submarine has two six-cylinder high-horsepower marine diesel engines produced by MAN. In this regard, German technology is at the forefront of the world, and there is no doubt at all. Behind the power cabin is the motor cabin, which is the soul of this submarine. In addition to the two SS high-speed motors, this electric submarine has two more silent motors than ordinary submarines, which can propel this submarine with 5 knots. Sneak quietly underwater at the speed of Xu Jun asked the chief engineer in terms of power. The rough old sailor was amazed by the power performance of the submarine and said that if the navy agreed, he would stay on the ship until he finally retired.

Xu Jun finally ended his visit to this submarine with a sense of satisfaction~IndoMTL.com~ He went to the command cabin to taste a cold drink at the invitation of the captain. Bloom's craftsmanship is indeed as good as Heinke described. Xu Jun was very happy to kill a whole cup of ice cream and two chocolate puddings.

When the happy time is over, Xu Jun still has a bunch of official duties waiting for him to handle. Before he left, Xu Jun suddenly had an idea. He picked up a pen on the chart table and pulled out one from the side. On the blank paper, I wrote a message in a smooth and beautiful style, and signed my name underneath.

Xu Jun handed the piece of paper to Captain Heinck. "This is my personal gift to this submarine, I hope you will like it."

Heinke held the paper and looked down, and saw two lines of words written on it, "In accordance with the will of God, we are fearless. For the motherland, march forward bravely. Reinhard von Steide."

Sorry for the late update today, it's mainly because of some delays at home, but this chapter is full of weight.

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