Chapter 265 Oil Problem (Additional, Please Subscribe)

Historically, when the Navy was preparing for the Graf Zeppelin aircraft carrier, there were also two carrier-based aircraft in the plan.

Among them, the model improved by Messerschmidt is Bf 109T, which increases the wing area to improve lift, lengthens the wing by 60 cm, and installs a hinge on the outside of the mid-section cannon, which can be folded up and placed on the belly in front of the tail wheel. A landing hook was added, a catapult contact was installed near the front wheel, and the corresponding structure was strengthened.

In addition to this carrier-based fighter, another carrier-based bomber, the Stuka, was modified with folding wings on the basis of Ju 87B, with catapult contacts, landing hooks and emergency landings. The landing gear used on the water became a carrier-based aircraft that could be used on an aircraft carrier.

And now, due to Goering's rude non-cooperation, BF109 is out of the question, and Cyric took advantage of this opportunity to develop FW190, which fully meets the needs of the Navy, and is more efficient than this aircraft in history. It was modified, focusing on increasing fuel reserves, and became a long-range fighter.

However, the Navy is still short of attack aircraft.

He51 is definitely not suitable for future wars. In fact, if Cyric chooses, Cyric would prefer the HS129 with the title of tank opener. Unfortunately, this aircraft is still in the stage of project demonstration.

On the Spanish battlefield, the pilots experimented with the effect of the ground attack, and the conclusion was that an air-to-ground attack, even without bombs, would be effective with an aerial cannon attack. However, the aircraft had to add extra protection to become a A flying tank will do.

Now it's just a demonstration of the plan. There is still a long time before the prototype is truly mature. After all, the HS129 in history was created under the stimulation of the I-2.

Therefore, if you want to equip the aircraft carrier with attack aircraft, Stuka is a good choice, especially when carrying bombs to attack the ship.

Now, since Goering has proposed it, Cyric will of course not refuse.

"Well, it's great to see that our navy and air force can work together to make new contributions to our defense," Cyric said.

Goering was extremely unhappy. Now, in terms of military rank, Cyric is not as good as Goering, but in terms of position in the party, Cyric is already ranked second, and he is almost the successor designated by Hitler. !

Therefore, although Cyric's tone made Goering very uncomfortable, Goering could only accept it passively.

"Great head of state, I have to remind you that although our army is getting stronger day by day, our advanced mechanized army needs a lot of fuel as a basis. However, now, our fuel reserves are always They are all at a minimum warning level."

After returning to Berlin after his inspection of the navy, at the first meeting in which Cyric was present, Albert Speer gave a serious warning.

Since Speer became the Minister of Equipment of the Empire under Cyric's suggestion, he immediately showed his expertise. In a short period of time, he almost doubled the production of weapons in Germany in all aspects. ! This is quite an achievement!

Now, Germany does not have to worry about mineral resources for the time being. Through cooperation with the Soviet Union in the past few years, Germany has obtained mountains of ores. Those ores can be used for at least 40 years according to the current calculation.

At the same time, there are also mineral resources after the conquest of Austria, as well as various minerals in Spain. In a short time, the issue of minerals can be ignored.

However, the issue of energy is already imminent.

Germany's oil production is very small, and even after getting Austria, plus Austria's oil, it is far from enough for Germany's expenses.

The war in Spain showed the combat prowess of mechanized troops, and now, in the German Army, there are constantly changing infantry divisions into armored divisions, and they all need more oil.

At the same time, the navy and air force also need oil. Now, the oil problem is quite serious.

It can be said that although Germany has a large amount of equipment now, once it enters a state of war and Germany's oil supply is cut off, all the existing equipment in Germany will become scrap iron, and Germany's oil reserves will last for half a month. Can't support it.

Oil, this black gold, is the foundation of all advanced equipment!

Hearing Speer's warning, Hitler turned his gaze to Cyric.

Libya has a large amount of oil, and it is still a secret. At the top, no more than five people know it!

Over the years, the Libyan engineering team has stayed in Libya all the time, and all of them are the most loyal personnel. As long as Berlin sends a message, within a week, it can reach the level of 10,000 barrels of crude oil per day, and within a month, it can reach the level of 10,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The daily production level of 10,000 barrels! In this case, a Libya is enough to support the entire German war machine!

After all, over the years, the engineering teams in Libya have drilled all the oil wells. There are 12 extra-large oil fields with proven reserves exceeding 1 billion barrels, and many of them are relatively easy to exploit. !

Moreover, over the years, oil pipelines have also been paved in the Libyan desert. It can be said that they are waiting for the day when the stone is broken!

Now, Germany lacks crude oil, and Libya has enough oil to support Germany to win the entire World War II!

How to do? Do it now?

The temptation was too great. Even Cyric thought about it for a long time before controlling the temptation. He calmly said to Hitler: "Our secrets cannot be revealed yet."

Can't be exposed, not exposed until France is down! When France is conquered, and after the control of the Mediterranean Sea is obtained, the land route will be fine. From Libya, across the Mediterranean Sea to Spain, from Spain to France, it can be shipped to Germany!

Although shipping can also be shipped directly from Libya to ports in northern Germany, but that requires mastering the sea power in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, that is to say, after landing in the British mainland, you can!

The oil fields there can only be used after the war started, but now, it can't be used. Moreover, now Italy is still the role of the big brother. If you know that there is endless oil there, it will definitely tear up the original agreement, and will not admit that it has been given to Germany.

So, how to solve Germany's existing predicament?

"I thought of two ways." Cyric said: "First, use our rich gold reserves to defeat Britain and France, and expand our oil import share from Romania!"

"Second, we import in bulk from the Soviet Union!"