Chapter 770 First Supply
The endurance of a warship is limited. At the same time, the food and weapons supplies on the warship are also limited. If it is only sailing in the near sea, it can get close to the shore for supplies. However, once it is in the open ocean, it must rely on supply ships to replenish fuel, fresh water, weapons and ammunition, food, etc.
Before the 1970s, the Soviet Navy was only a coastal navy, so it did not attach much importance to supply ships. Most oil and water supply ships were converted from civilian oil tankers, and their logistical support capabilities were very limited. After the construction of the Moscow-class aircraft carrier, the Soviet Navy's strategy began to shift from coastal defense to ocean-going offense, which required a stronger supply capability. Therefore, the Soviet Navy began to build advanced integrated supply ships, including 6 "Kirikin" class and 6 "Berezhin" class integrated supply ships.
Among them, the "Berezhin" class has the largest tonnage, with a full load displacement of 36,000 tons. The ship can carry 16,000 tons of fuel, 500 tons of fresh water, and 2,000 to 3,000 tons of dry goods such as grain. This comprehensive supply ship is mainly used to accompany the "Kiev" class helicopter carrier formation in ocean-going activities. In history, only one was built, but now, as the Soviet Navy's ocean-going strategy continues to develop, the number of this type of comprehensive supply ship has also increased, with a total of 6 ships built.
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Now, along with the aircraft carrier formation sailing, a total of two such comprehensive supply ships have arrived. At the same time, two supply ships of the Indian Ocean Fleet have bypassed the southern tip of Africa and are waiting in the South Atlantic.
After receiving the order, the lead ship, the Berezinsk, started its engine, puffing black smoke, and inserted into the formation. At this time, to the left of the Berezinsk was the aircraft carrier Sovetskaya, and to the right was the cruiser Frunze.
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Standing on the top of the dry goods station, a shooter held his catapult gun, pulled the trigger, and with a bang, the catapult gun flew over with the cable.
At this time, the sea waves were less than level 4, and although the ship was shaking a little, it was still able to complete the supply operation.
At the supply interface of the Soviet aircraft carrier opposite, a crew member received the cable and connected it to the device here, and the supply channel was established!
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On the high shelves of the supply ship, the cable supported the pulley, and the pipe was hung under the pulley, heading towards the opposite side. Soon, the fuel supply point was docked.
Then, the fresh water supply point and the dry goods station were connected, and at the dry goods station, boxed food and weapon supplies also began to be transferred to the aircraft carrier.
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On the other side of the Berezhnaya, the Frunze also completed docking with the Berezhnaya. The supply ship supplied the two giant warships at the same time at a very fast speed.
At the same time, behind the supply ship, a modern-class destroyer has also been stationed to supply from the back, three ships at the same time! Just supplying from the back, only oil and water can be supplied, not dry goods.
The Ka-25 helicopters on the supply ship also took off frequently to carry out vertical replenishment. The scene looked very magnificent.
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"The Soviet navy is developing too fast!" 300 nautical miles away, on the USS America aircraft carrier, Captain Harold couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the photos taken by the satellite.
Once upon a time, the Soviet Navy was just a coastal navy. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Soviet Navy did not make any achievements and was ridiculed by the US Navy. After that, the Soviet Navy developed the incongruous Moscow-class helicopter carriers and the Kiev-class aircraft carriers. These aircraft carriers were all useless in the eyes of the US Navy.
Even their British counterparts were fooled. The British no longer built heavy aircraft carriers, but only built amphibious aircraft carriers with a displacement of 20,000 tons. The Sea Harrier carrier-based aircraft they carried were not even worthy of the US Navy. The Soviet Kiev-class aircraft carriers, after being modified, also adopted ski-jump takeoffs. At that time, the US Navy began to be vigilant. Because the Soviets took off the heavy MiG-23K, which had undergone large-scale improvements in order to be put on board, including changing to a twin-engine.
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The third ship of the Kiev class has undergone a major modification, with an angled deck to facilitate take-off and landing operations, but the ski-jump deck is still looked down upon by the Americans. But now, this latest Soviet ship has made the US Navy unhappy.
This is a real aircraft carrier, just like the American super aircraft carrier! Especially the four catapults, which greatly improved the efficiency of deployment. The Soviet navy has begun to threaten the status of the US Navy!
Now, the Soviets have sailed to the Atlantic Ocean, and American satellites have been conducting reconnaissance. At the same time, they have also captured the scenes of them carrying supplies.
The layman sees the excitement while the expert sees the details. Compared with the majestic sea voyages and displays of military force, the usual details can better reflect the combat effectiveness of a unit. For example, nowadays, maritime supply is quite particular. Now, there are no more than five countries that can carry out comprehensive maritime supply, and the Soviet Union has actually mastered advanced supply methods. This means that in the future, the Soviets will be able to travel unimpeded across the oceans!
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"Their supply operation will probably last two or three hours. Now, how about we send out a carrier-based aircraft to do some reconnaissance?" said Thomas, commander of the carrier-based aircraft wing, as Harold's narrator.
Now, they are almost addicted. British planes wanted to fly over Soviet aircraft carriers but failed. Soviet carrier-based aircraft successfully flew over the British aircraft carrier formation. This is a shame for the British, and the US Navy has not yet shown their power. The Soviet formation is the most vulnerable when it is replenishing supplies. Taking advantage of this time, how cool it would be to send one or two Tomcat fighters over and fly low!
"No, we are just following orders." Harold said, "Besides, it is getting dark now, we should not make up stories. As long as the Soviets show no signs of attacking the British aircraft carrier, we should not interfere too much."
The Soviets counterattacked because the British sent out Tornado fighters to simulate an attack on their aircraft carriers. Now, the Soviets have returned. Even if this matter is in the past, it is not appropriate for the United States to join in. Moreover, it is not certain whether the aircraft carrier formation of our side will be discovered by the other side. It is most appropriate to follow quietly.
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Although Harold was also eager to act, as the commander of the fleet, he still suppressed this impulse. His actions had to be in line with the interests of the United States.
"Continue to track the Soviet aircraft carrier formation. It's time for me to take a rest." Colonel Harold said. Sailing at sea can be very boring sometimes.
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Harold slept until the second half of the night, until he was awakened by the first mate: "Captain Harold, we have lost the whereabouts of the Soviet aircraft carrier formation."