The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has good news: the increased production of 50,000-ton supply ships will provide stronger logistical support for the mainland Navy's aircraft carrier battle group. Even, some experts said: You can let the aircraft carrier battle group fight for half a month! So, is this really the case?
To understand this aspect, we first need to understand the importance of supply ships in naval operations.
Supply ships are the "gas stations" and "supermarkets" of the naval fleet, responsible for providing fuel, ammunition, food, and other materials for the fleet, and ensuring the continuity and combat effectiveness of the fleet in long-term operations in the far seas. Especially for large fleets such as aircraft carrier battle groups, the role of supply ships will be more prominent, which can effectively extend the combat radius and duration of the fleet, and improve combat effectiveness and survivability.
In particular, with the continuous expansion of the number of ships and the scope of operations of the mainland navy, the demand for logistical support is also increasing. Increasing the number of 50,000-ton supply ships can help make up for the shortcomings of the mainland's navy's logistics support system and effectively improve the navy's long-sea combat capability and sustainability.
When we understand this, we also need to know: the impact of increased supply ship production on the combat capability of the navy.
As far as the mainland is concerned, the increase in the production of supply ships will certainly have a positive impact on the combat capability of the mainland's navy.
First of all, increasing the number of supply ships will greatly increase the combat durability and ocean-going combat capability of the naval fleet. Aircraft carrier battle groups often need to sail and fight for a long time when performing missions in the far sea, and the increase in supply ships can provide more logistical support for the fleet, so that the fleet can be self-sufficient at sea for a longer period of time, and does not have to return to the base frequently for replenishment.
Second, increasing the production of supply ships will improve the Navy's combat effectiveness and ability to deal with unexpected situations. In maritime operations, emergencies occur from time to time, such as bad weather, hostilities, etc., and the presence of supply ships at this time can provide emergency supply and support for the fleet and ensure the normal operation and survival of the fleet.
In addition, the increase in the production of supply ships will also strengthen the mainland navy's ability to control and command the naval fleet, thereby enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of operational command.
In this case, many people also questioned: Increase the production of 50,000-ton supply ships: can it really make the aircraft carrier battle group fight for half a month? Wouldn't that be an exaggeration?
Speaking of increasing the production of 50,000-ton supply ships, it will indeed have a significant effect on the logistics support capability of the mainland aircraft carrier battle group, and can extend the continuous combat time of the aircraft carrier battle group to a certain extent.
Moreover, supply ships also play a key role in maritime operations, and their main task is to provide fuel, ammunition, water, food and other supplies for the fleet to ensure the normal operation and operational needs of the ships.
You must know: a 50,000-ton supply ship usually carries a large amount of fuel and supplies, and has a large supply capacity and combat radius. By increasing the number of 50,000-ton supply ships, the logistical support capability of the aircraft carrier battle group can be improved, so that it can operate independently for a longer period of time when performing missions in the far sea, and reduce its dependence on land-based supply points.
In this way, the combat effectiveness and sustained combat capability of the aircraft carrier battle group can be enhanced, so that it has stronger resistance and sustainability in far-sea operations.
However, in order for the aircraft carrier battle group to last half a month in naval operations, it is far from enough to rely only on supply ships.
In addition to the increase in the production of supply ships, it is also necessary to take into account many factors such as the maintenance and replenishment of the aircraft carrier itself, the fuel consumption and ammunition supply of carrier-based aircraft, and the operation of the fleet command system.
It is also important to note that naval operations can also be affected by natural factors, such as weather and sea conditions. As a result, carrier battle groups also need to deal with a variety of unexpected situations and challenges.
Therefore, in order to realize the combat capability of the aircraft carrier battle group to last for half a month, it is still necessary to comprehensively consider various factors, including: the number of supply ships, the combat plan, the logistics support system, the command system, and so on. Only through scientific and rational planning and orderly deployment can we ensure that the aircraft carrier battle group has sustained combat capability in maritime operations, thereby achieving an all-round improvement in the mainland's navy's ocean-going combat capability.
From the mainland's point of view, it is undeniable that increasing the production of supply ships is indeed an important measure for the strategic development of the mainland's navy, which will help enhance the navy's logistical support capability, enhance its combat capability in the far seas, and safeguard its national interests.
At the same time, this is also an important step for the mainland navy to gradually realize ocean-going operations, protection of maritime rights and interests, and international maritime cooperation, and will lay the foundation for the mainland to play a more active role in regional and global maritime affairs.
With the gradual implementation of the plan to increase the production of supply ships, the mainland navy will usher in a brighter future and inject more impetus and confidence into the realization of the maritime dream of the Chinese dream. Moreover, it will also provide more public goods for the international community and promote regional and global peace and development.