At the German Shipyard, an enormous warship, like a small mountain, slowly slid into the dock. Its main construction had already been completed, and fitting-out would begin next.
Compared with the twelve Constellation-class aircraft carriers that had already been completed, this carrier looked even more massive. It was the lead ship of the successor model to the Constellation-class aircraft carrier.
A bottle of champagne smashed against the carrier's bow. The bottle shattered, its contents splashing out, and its rich fragrance drifting through the air. Cheers erupted from the German Navy officers and sailors, as well as the shipyard workers.
Next, Emperor Qin Tian of the Empire delivered an impassioned speech. With the international situation growing ever more complicated and war seemingly on the verge of breaking out, the launching of another new type of German Navy aircraft carrier would undoubtedly greatly boost the morale of the Imperial Navy. After all, the Imperial Navy's new aircraft carrier appeared even more powerful than the previous type.
"How long until this aircraft carrier can enter service?" Oscar asked.
"Your Majesty, it is expected to enter service by the middle of next year. The carrier-based Aircraft Unit has long completed its training and is waiting to board the ship for integration. In that case, it is expected to form combat capability by the end of next year," Marshal Raeder, the First Sea Lord, said.
Oscar nodded. This pace was already very fast. The German Navy now possessed twenty aircraft carriers, twelve of which were Constellation-class aircraft carriers serving as the main force. The four Deutschland-class aircraft carriers and four Kaiser Wilhelm class aircraft carriers were somewhat inferior in performance. Even so, the performance of these German Navy aircraft carriers still ranked among the most advanced aircraft carriers in the world.
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