WesWorld

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The problem was that the engines weren't made by Fiat, the Isotta-Fraschini company became obsessed with air-cooled inlines (Delta and Zeta), having only 87-oct fuel, lack of more exotic elements, rubbers and alloys because of imposed sanctions. And the Regia Aeronautica fixation on radial engines. As a result the RA flying boats and MAS had more powerful and more reliable engines than the newer fighters. Interesting comparison is the Isotta-Fraschini L121 developed from the Asso 750. It was around the same dimensions as the Merlin, weighed 100kg less and had similar power. 960hp vs. 1000hp. It was only when 100-oct and 150-oct fuel became available for GB (not available to Italy because of sanctions) that the Merlin began to produce more power, up to 2050hp continuous with the 100+series, or the maximum 2450hp from an engine modified in Derby in 1944.

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New drawing - new SS file?

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The lower hangar looks rather cramped and lacking height. 1,5 decks is about ~3,8m - hardly enough.

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Her bow is very slim but nevertheless on the side view your drawign shows decks running through it. Is this realistic?

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What reference are you using to simulate engine room, boiler room, magazin, secondary machinery room sizes etc.? I like the fact that you put that much work into your drawings showing it is possible to but all the stuff into the hull but so far there´s no way to "judge" if sizes chosen are realistic.

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Most of these issues (other than the fascination with radial engines, and the political hold of a single engine company) to Germany, yet Germany didn't have the same problem with engine stagnation. The DB-60x, Jumo 213, and BMW-801's were competitive with their Allied counterparts (though often a bit behind, because of the limitations of available fuel and light alloys), whereas the Italian engines were not.

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So why doesn't Fiat have that kind of political clout in Wesworld?

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V. DESTROYER

Surface vessels of war the standard displacement of which exceeds 600 tons (610 metric tons) and does not exceed 2,000 tons (2,032 metric tons), whose largest guns do not exceed the calibre of 5.1 inches (130 mm) calibre , and which is not so constructed or reconstructed that aircraft may land thereon, and which is designed or rebuilt with a maximum speed greater than 24 knots, divided into two categories, as follows:

Sub-category (a): Destroyers displacing not more than 2,000 tons

(2,032 metric tons) standard displacement

Sub-category (b): Destroyers displacing not more than 1,600 tons

(1,626 metric tons) standard displacement

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135mm Weapons


Note: 135mm weapons are lined to 130mm due to CT

45-calibre M1917
Used on : Morosini, Aquila, Capitani Romani, Panthera, Elba, Umbria and post 1922 Destroyers
Details : 32kg HE, 28kg MTF (AA), MV of 850m/s, 12rpgpm, 19000m range, 40° elevation (80° elevation Aquila AA mounts)
Mountings : Enclosed duple mounts, Shielded Duple mounts
Notes : Experience showed that a more powerful weapon than the 100/47 was needed for destroyers. This evolved into the 135/45 first mounted on the Panthera Class of Esploratori. Considered to be a success due to the heavy-hitting shell, low dispersion and long barrel life. Shielded mounts can elevate to 30° whilst the enclosed to 40°. Horizontal sliding breech block combined with shell hoists give a 12rpgpm rate of fire. The 28kg MTF shell was developed to ease fatigue during prolonged firing.