Torpedoes always face a lot of problems in actual combat. For example, if the size of the torpedo was too large, then its resistance in the water would increase. At the same time, the requirement for buoyancy would also increase, making it very difficult to design a heavy torpedo.
Not only did it need an automatic high-pressure chamber to ensure its buoyancy, but it also needed an independent thermodynamic chamber to maintain a stronger propulsion force. These were the difficulties of the design.
However, if the size of the torpedo was reduced and its shape changed, it would be able to move quickly and steadily in the water, but its damage would become very limited.
A 40-pound torpedo might cause damage to some warships. Most of the cases where it penetrated below the waterline came from torpedoes. However, every country had a corresponding solution, and that was to seal the bottom of the ship in sections.
If a part of the ship was unfortunately penetrated, they would quickly seal the hatch of that part of the ship to prevent more water from pouring into the hull.
After sealing, the waterline of the ship would change a little, and the speed would also change a little. After all, the hole would form a vortex and reduce the ship's speed. However, there would be no further changes.
If the power of the torpedo was increased, the problems would become more and more complicated. Moreover, in actual naval battles, there were many times where both sides would not have the opportunity to fire torpedoes at close range. Compared to relying on luck from a long distance, the main research and development direction of each country was still focused on artillery.
However, this time they were faced with an improved torpedo. It had more gunpowder, a more reasonable design, and a more accurate and stable firing direction. These torpedoes would cause a lot of trouble.
The Guevara People immediately adjusted the battle order. They set the Federation's assault formation as their main goal. If their torpedo could even sink a battleship, it would be a huge sin to let them come.
The Guevara People were very arrogant when they were proud, but when they were serious, they would become very cautious.
This also gave the Federation's navy a chance to take a breather. The rear quickly reorganized to actively deal with the current complicated naval battle situation.
At this moment, the ghost-like submarines were out of sight, and they had already approached the Guevara's position.
As they arrived at the designated battle location, the first submarine launched two torpedoes at their target, the battleship Guardian Knight.
After technological improvements, the head and tail of the torpedo had an additional level. Their function was to constantly adjust the angle of the torpedo. When there was some change in the level, the torpedo would have a dynamometer inside to adjust the center of gravity and change the forward angle.
At the same time, there was a small hole at the front of the torpedo that would release air intermittently. These air bubbles could also increase the speed of the torpedo, making it more stable.
The underwater torpedo was very stealthy. Only when the torpedo approached the battleship did it emerge from the water. Seeing the torpedo heading straight for the hull, the soldier in charge of observation immediately sounded the alarm, but it was all too late.
A huge water column suddenly rose up, followed by a second water column. The new torpedo, which had twice the amount of the mainstream torpedo, directly brought about a qualitative change.
The battleship Guardian Knight was pushed back more than ten meters by the shockwave caused by the explosion, and the hull was clearly tilted.
One of the torpedo hit the front of the port side of the Guardian Knight. The moment the seawater poured in, the engine stopped firing. At the same time, the hole created by the explosion was too big, and the seawater poured in too fast. The sealed hatch could not be closed within a minute after the explosion.
The damage to the battleship Guardian Knight immediately caused panic among the Guevara People, and then all kinds of sudden sudden deaths followed.
After the submarine was equipped with the improved torpedo, it could be said that it was an updated version of the torpedo. The first time it appeared, it showed amazing results.
After a short period of shock, the military observers immediately became excited, because they found that the powerful and invincible Guevara Royal Navy was defeated by a submarine and a torpedo.
If they still didn't understand why the Federation wanted to eliminate the "pirates" by dragging a group of submarines that only appeared in coastal and inland river engineering, then they were too stupid.
The countries of these military observers may not be able to catch up with the Guevara Royal Navy in terms of battleships, but they could also use a different approach like the Baylor Federation Navy, using submarines and torpedoes as a means of attack.
Torpedoes can cause obvious damage to a battleship, which means that the battleship is no longer an invincible existence in the sea.
Before today, people believed that the only thing that could defeat a battleship was the battleship itself, but now it was different, this was a revolutionary change that transcended the era.
The ghosts hidden under the water attacked the unprepared battleships. Those people didn't even know why they were attacked, the enemies were still far away from them.
But the war will not stop just because they were injured. The Guevara battleships with limited speed and engines stopped in place were like target practice.
The Federation soldiers may not be very good at hitting a moving enemy ship, but they are very good at target practice.
There weren't too many scattered shots, the next salvo was very accurate, one after another, four battleships were hit, and many shells hit the Guardian Knight battleship like a trapped beast, the other side raised the white flag.
They surrendered.
There was no need to let more than half of the main fleet sink here just for a probing naval battle, a naval battle that was originally meant to show off the strength of the Navy.
Although their ships were in a terrible state, in fact, they could be used again after being dragged back and repaired.
The soldiers of the Federation Navy cheered, they won the war in an unexpected way, but it was undeniable that the strength of the Guevara Royal Navy was unquestionable.
If it wasn't for the submarine and the new torpedo, it was very likely that the Federation Navy would have to retreat and escape from this sea area. In this kind of head-on battle, they were no match for the Guevara Royal Navy.
But they won, they cheered for their victory.
But at this time, the commander-in-chief of the Federation Navy fleet didn't show too much of a smile, he was thinking about a problem.
Everyone in the command room was waiting for his decision, whether to continue the war or to let the Guevara Royal Navy go.
The commander-in-chief was very hesitant, this sea battle told him that in a head-on battle, there was a clear gap in strength between them and the Guevara Royal Navy.
The submarine and the torpedo changed the situation and let them win, but what about the next time?
This time, the submarine and the torpedo exposure will definitely attract the attention of all countries, they will put their energy into the research of the submarine and the anti-submarine research.
Once there is a suitable anti-submarine equipment, the role of the submarine in a head-on battle will be reduced, then the next time, what will they use to defeat the Guevara Royal Navy?
Will they use their face to catch the shells to defeat these terrible enemies?
So after the Guevara Royal Navy raised the white flag, the commander-in-chief didn't immediately stop the state of war, the soldiers were still at their posts, he was weighing the pros and cons.
At the same time, a voice in his heart told him that if he completely destroyed this fleet now, it will be a fatal blow to the Guevara Royal Navy.
If they lose a main fleet, the remaining main fleet will inevitably have to be near their home at all times to prevent the enemy forces from directly attacking them.
Then the naval forces they can freely use on the sea will become extremely limited, and the Guevara Royal Navy's influence in the world will also decline.
It is very difficult to build a new main fleet in a few years, they may need at least six to eight years to restore the current size of the fleet.
The opportunity of six to eight years of development is too tempting.
The commander-in-chief looked at all the officers and generals in the command room and pursed his lips, "I am a sinner, all the orders today came from me, when I go back, I will accept the verdict of the military court!"
He paused, and without waiting for the others to respond, he walked to the command desk and ordered the operator, "Inform all ships to continue the attack, we must completely destroy this group of pirates here!"
On the other side, the Guevara People were sending all kinds of lifeboats to rescue the sailors who were floating on the water but not dead. These sailors are the most precious assets of the Guevara Royal Navy.
Every one of them has been through hundreds of battles, they have combat experience and stable psychological qualities that others can't compare to.
If the warships are damaged, they can be repaired, but the death of these sailors is the biggest loss, it is difficult to train a group of qualified sailors in peacetime.
At this time, the commander of the Guevara Royal Navy was also summing up the gains and losses of this battle. He was very generous, no matter how angry, afraid, uneasy, or hateful he is, he will not show it.
Just when he was talking about personally apologizing to the Emperor, he suddenly looked at the fleet opposite the battlefield.
The clouds in the sky changed, and then a dense number of shells fell on the battleship!
The Guardian Knight battleship completely lost its ability to respond, and the other ships were more or less damaged, they were simply unable to escape quickly.
A large number of soldiers were still putting out the fire and rescuing people, they did not expect that after raising the white flag, the enemy will continue to fire at them!
This is a real massacre, but there is not a trace of blood to be seen, all the corpses and fragments of the warships sank to the bottom of the sea.
The eyes of the military observers on the periphery are wide open, no matter what, they know that something big is going to happen!
The defeat of the Geffra Royal Navy was already a big deal. What was even more frightening was that the people of the Federation had gone crazy. They had already reaped the fruits of victory, but they still destroyed almost all of the Geffra Royal Navy's warships. Were they trying to start a new round of war?
If it is true, then what should we do?
The military observers quickly showed their identity and quickly retreated. If they do not leave at this time, if the Federation people think that they should stay, then it will be bad.
The sea gradually calmed down, and that night, almost all the important people in the Federation who are related to the national defense were awakened by this news.
Some people even felt despair, because the war seems to be coming soon!