Whether an aircraft carrier's combat power was formidable depended not only on the carrier's own performance, but even more on the performance of its Carrier-based aircraft. The Carrier-based aircraft used by the German Navy were basically naval variants of Air Force models.
For example, the German Navy's current main fighter was the Carrier-based version of the BF-109 fighter, while its bombers were Carrier-based Stuka dive bombers. Even its Torpedo bombers had been modified from Stuka bombers. The advantage of this was that it ensured the performance of the Navy's Carrier-based aircraft while saving a great deal in design costs. A considerable proportion of their parts could even be used interchangeably, further reducing costs. At the same time, this could ease the pressure on logistical supplies during wartime.
In another time and space, although the German military's weapons were advanced, they were also extremely intricate. This meant that manufacturing such weapons and equipment required greater costs and more labor hours. Furthermore, they were also very difficult to repair and maintain.
Therefore, Oscar required the German military's weapons in this time and space to satisfy two criteria: simplicity and reliability. This would not only allow them to be mass-produced in large quantities, but would also reduce costs. The difficulty of repair and maintenance could likewise be greatly lowered. This would be enormously helpful in enhancing the German military's soft power.
Whether tanks, aircraft, or warships, all had to adhere to this design philosophy. Only then could the German military's weapons and equipment become simpler and more practical, while also becoming more reliable and powerful.
After attending the launching ceremony of the aircraft carrier Zeus, Oscar went to a nearby base to watch a Naval Aviation flight demonstration. A squadron of Carrier-based BF-109 fighters put on an aerial dogfighting display. Another squadron of