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The German aircraft carrier 'I' project was initiated as a direct replacement for the battleship Bismarck following its loss.
Answer: False
Explanation: The project was not initiated as a direct replacement for the Bismarck. Instead, the decision to pursue aircraft carrier conversions was significantly influenced by the loss of the Bismarck and the Tirpitz, which highlighted the vulnerability of capital ships and the need for naval aviation capabilities.
Planning for the conversion of the SS Europa into an aircraft carrier commenced in May 1942.
Answer: True
Explanation: Planning for the conversion of the SS Europa into an auxiliary aircraft carrier commenced in May 1942, as indicated by historical records.
Hermann Göring supported the German aircraft carrier 'I' project and committed significant Luftwaffe resources to it.
Answer: False
Explanation: Hermann Göring, as commander-in-chief of the Luftwaffe, acted as an obstacle to the project. His unwillingness to commit sufficient aircraft and pilots hindered the carrier's operational feasibility.
The provisional designation 'I' indicated that this was the first aircraft carrier project undertaken by Germany.
Answer: False
Explanation: The designation 'I' was a provisional name used during the planning stage. It did not signify that this was Germany's first aircraft carrier project; the Graf Zeppelin was a purpose-built carrier project initiated earlier.
Which event significantly influenced the Kriegsmarine's decision to pursue aircraft carrier conversions like project 'I'?
Answer: The loss of the battleship Bismarck and near-loss of the Tirpitz
Explanation: The Kriegsmarine's pursuit of aircraft carrier conversions was significantly influenced by the loss of the battleship Bismarck and the near-sinking of the Tirpitz, highlighting the vulnerability of capital ships and the need for naval air power.
When did the planning phase for the conversion of the SS Europa into an aircraft carrier commence?
Answer: May 1942
Explanation: The planning phase for the conversion of the SS Europa into an auxiliary aircraft carrier commenced in May 1942.
What role did Hermann Göring play regarding the German aircraft carrier 'I' project?
Answer: He acted as an obstacle by refusing to commit Luftwaffe resources.
Explanation: Hermann Göring, as commander-in-chief of the Luftwaffe, acted as an obstacle to the project by refusing to commit sufficient aircraft and pilots, thereby hindering its operational feasibility.
The SS Europa, intended for conversion into aircraft carrier 'I', had previously served as a military transport during the planned Operation Sea Lion.
Answer: False
Explanation: The SS Europa was requisitioned by the Kriegsmarine for use in the planned invasion of Britain, Operation Sea Lion, prior to the aircraft carrier conversion plan. However, it did not serve as a military transport during the operation itself, as the operation was abandoned. Its prior roles included passenger liner and floating barracks.
The SS Europa was requisitioned by the Kriegsmarine for Operation Sea Lion before its potential aircraft carrier conversion.
Answer: True
Explanation: Prior to the aircraft carrier conversion plan, the SS Europa was requisitioned by the Kriegsmarine for use in the planned invasion of Britain, Operation Sea Lion, which was subsequently abandoned.
What was the original identity of the vessel planned for conversion into the German aircraft carrier 'I'?
Answer: The passenger liner SS Europa
Explanation: The vessel designated for conversion into the German aircraft carrier 'I' was the German passenger liner SS Europa, originally built for the Norddeutscher Lloyd shipping company.
The German aircraft carrier 'I', if completed, would have been smaller than the Graf Zeppelin-class carriers.
Answer: False
Explanation: If completed, the German aircraft carrier 'I' would have been larger than the Graf Zeppelin-class carriers, exceeding their dimensions by approximately 30 meters in length.
The planned German aircraft carrier 'I' was designed to be 291.5 meters long overall.
Answer: True
Explanation: The overall length of the German aircraft carrier 'I' was indeed planned to be 291.5 meters (956 ft).
The designed displacement of the German aircraft carrier 'I' was intended to be around 20,000 metric tons.
Answer: False
Explanation: The designed displacement was significantly higher, ranging from 44,000 metric tons at design weight up to 56,500 metric tons at maximum displacement, not around 20,000 metric tons.
The propulsion system for the German aircraft carrier 'I' was planned to use steam turbines powered by diesel engines.
Answer: False
Explanation: The propulsion system was planned to utilize steam turbines powered by oil-fired boilers, not diesel engines. Specifically, four sets of Blohm & Voss geared turbines were intended.
The German aircraft carrier 'I' was designed to achieve a maximum speed of approximately 35 knots.
Answer: False
Explanation: The designed maximum speed for the German aircraft carrier 'I' was 26.5 knots, not approximately 35 knots.
Bulges were added to the hull design of carrier 'I' to increase its speed.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bulges were added to the hull design primarily to improve the ship's stability, not to increase its speed. This modification also increased the beam of the vessel.
The conversion plan for the German aircraft carrier 'I' included the addition of significant side armor plating.
Answer: False
Explanation: The conversion plan for the German aircraft carrier 'I' did not include any additional armor plating for the ship.
The planned hangar space for the German aircraft carrier 'I' was divided into two separate levels.
Answer: False
Explanation: The planned hangar space was a single level, measuring 216 meters in length. The design challenge involved recessing this hangar into the primary structural deck.
The total fuel oil capacity planned for the German aircraft carrier 'I' was 6,500 metric tons.
Answer: False
Explanation: While 6,500 metric tons was the planned fuel oil storage, the total fuel bunkerage capacity was planned to be 8,500 metric tons.
Four shafts were intended to be driven by the propulsion system of the German aircraft carrier 'I'.
Answer: True
Explanation: The propulsion system was designed to drive four shafts, each connected to a Blohm & Voss geared turbine.
The propellers for the German aircraft carrier 'I' were planned to have a diameter of 5 meters.
Answer: True
Explanation: The propellers, or screws, for the German aircraft carrier 'I' were indeed planned to be 5 meters (16 ft) in diameter.
The hull of the planned German aircraft carrier 'I' was designed to be divided into 16 watertight compartments.
Answer: True
Explanation: To enhance structural integrity and survivability, the hull of the planned German aircraft carrier 'I' was designed to be divided into 16 watertight compartments.
The flight deck of the German aircraft carrier 'I' was planned to be 37 meters wide.
Answer: False
Explanation: The flight deck was planned to be 30 meters (98 ft) wide. The beam of the ship, including bulges, was 37 meters.
How did the planned German aircraft carrier 'I' compare in length to the Graf Zeppelin-class carriers?
Answer: It was about 30 meters longer.
Explanation: The planned German aircraft carrier 'I' was designed to be approximately 30 meters longer overall than the Graf Zeppelin-class carriers, making it the largest German aircraft carrier project.
What was the designed overall length of the German aircraft carrier 'I'?
Answer: 291.5 meters
Explanation: The designed overall length of the German aircraft carrier 'I' was 291.5 meters (956 ft).
What was the approximate maximum displacement planned for the German aircraft carrier 'I'?
Answer: 56,500 metric tons
Explanation: The maximum displacement planned for the German aircraft carrier 'I' was approximately 56,500 metric tons (62,300 short tons).
What type of machinery was planned to power the German aircraft carrier 'I'?
Answer: Steam turbines powered by oil-fired boilers
Explanation: The carrier was planned to be powered by steam turbines driven by oil-fired boilers. Specifically, four sets of Blohm & Voss geared turbines were specified.
What was the designed maximum speed of the German aircraft carrier 'I'?
Answer: 26.5 knots
Explanation: The designed maximum speed for the German aircraft carrier 'I' was 26.5 knots (49.1 km/h).
What was the intended purpose of adding bulges to the hull of the planned aircraft carrier 'I'?
Answer: To improve stability
Explanation: The bulges were added to the hull design primarily to improve the ship's stability, which was a critical concern for the conversion project. This modification also increased the vessel's beam.
Did the design for the German aircraft carrier 'I' include provisions for armor plating?
Answer: No, the conversion plan did not include additional armor.
Explanation: The conversion plan for the German aircraft carrier 'I' did not include any additional armor plating for the ship.
What was the length of the single hangar space planned for the German aircraft carrier 'I'?
Answer: 216 meters
Explanation: The carrier was designed with a single hangar space measuring 216 meters (709 ft) in length.
What was the total fuel oil storage capacity planned for the German aircraft carrier 'I'?
Answer: 8,500 metric tons
Explanation: The total fuel bunkerage capacity planned for the German aircraft carrier 'I' was 8,500 metric tons (9,400 short tons).
How many shafts were the four Blohm & Voss geared turbines designed to drive?
Answer: Four shafts
Explanation: The four Blohm & Voss geared turbines were designed to drive four shafts, providing propulsion for the vessel.
What was the intended maximum pressure for the boilers on the German aircraft carrier 'I'?
Answer: 21 atmospheres
Explanation: The boilers for the German aircraft carrier 'I' were designed to operate at a maximum pressure of 21 atmospheres.
How many watertight compartments were planned for the hull of the German aircraft carrier 'I'?
Answer: 16
Explanation: The hull of the planned German aircraft carrier 'I' was designed to be divided into 16 watertight compartments to enhance structural integrity and survivability.
What was the planned width of the flight deck for the German aircraft carrier 'I'?
Answer: 30 meters
Explanation: The flight deck was planned to be 30 meters (98 ft) wide. The overall beam of the ship, including bulges, was 37 meters.
The planned armament for the German aircraft carrier 'I' consisted solely of 20 mm anti-aircraft guns.
Answer: False
Explanation: The planned armament was more comprehensive, including twelve 10.5 cm guns, twenty 37 mm guns, and twenty-eight to thirty-six 20 mm guns, not solely 20 mm guns.
The 10.5 cm guns on the planned carrier 'I' were capable of engaging surface targets.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 10.5 cm L/65 guns planned for the carrier 'I' were capable of engaging surface targets at a range of up to 17,700 meters when elevated to 45 degrees.
The 37 mm anti-aircraft guns were intended to be mounted on the flight deck.
Answer: True
Explanation: The twenty 37 mm anti-aircraft guns were planned to be mounted in double cradles along the sides of the flight deck.
The 20 mm anti-aircraft guns were planned to be mounted individually.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 20 mm anti-aircraft guns were planned to be mounted in quadruple mounts (Flakvierling), not individually.
The carrier 'I' was designed to operate primarily reconnaissance aircraft.
Answer: False
Explanation: The carrier was designed to operate dive-bombers (Junkers Ju 87C) and fighters (Messerschmitt Bf 109T), not primarily reconnaissance aircraft.
The Junkers Ju 87C aircraft intended for carrier 'I' were modified for catapult launches and arresting gear.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Junkers Ju 87C aircraft were indeed a navalized version modified for catapult launches and equipped with arresting gear for carrier operations.
The Messerschmitt Bf 109T fighters featured shorter wings than the land-based versions to improve maneuverability.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Messerschmitt Bf 109T fighters featured longer wings than the land-based versions, specifically to facilitate shorter take-off distances required for carrier operations, not shorter wings for maneuverability.
Which caliber of gun was NOT part of the planned armament for the German aircraft carrier 'I'?
Answer: 15 cm
Explanation: The planned armament included 10.5 cm, 37 mm, and 20 mm guns. A 15 cm caliber gun was not listed as part of the planned armament.
How were the twenty 37 mm anti-aircraft guns intended to be mounted?
Answer: In double cradles along the sides of the flight deck.
Explanation: The twenty 37 mm anti-aircraft guns were intended to be mounted in double cradles along the sides of the flight deck.
What was the typical mounting configuration for the 20 mm anti-aircraft guns?
Answer: Quadruple mounts (Flakvierling)
Explanation: The 20 mm anti-aircraft guns were typically planned to be mounted in quadruple mounts, known as Flakvierling.
Which types of aircraft were planned to form the air complement of the German aircraft carrier 'I'?
Answer: Junkers Ju 87C dive-bombers and Messerschmitt Bf 109T fighters
Explanation: The air complement was planned to consist of 18 Junkers Ju 87C dive-bombers and 24 Messerschmitt Bf 109T fighters.
What modification was made to the Messerschmitt Bf 109T fighters for naval use?
Answer: Longer wings for shorter take-offs
Explanation: The Messerschmitt Bf 109T fighters were a navalized version featuring longer wings compared to land-based variants, designed to enable shorter take-off distances crucial for carrier operations.
The cancellation of the German aircraft carrier 'I' project was primarily due to insufficient hangar space.
Answer: False
Explanation: The project was cancelled due to significant design problems related to stability and structural integrity, not insufficient hangar space. The recessing of the hangar deck into the primary structural deck contributed to these issues.
Physical construction work on the SS Europa for its aircraft carrier conversion had already begun before the project was abandoned.
Answer: False
Explanation: No physical construction or modification work was performed on the SS Europa for the aircraft carrier conversion. The project was abandoned before any work could commence.
What was the primary reason cited for the cancellation of the German aircraft carrier 'I' project?
Answer: Significant design problems related to stability and structure.
Explanation: The project was cancelled primarily due to significant and uncorrectable design problems, particularly concerning stability and structural weaknesses, which arose from the design requirements.
Was any physical construction or modification work ever performed on the SS Europa for the aircraft carrier conversion?
Answer: No, the project was abandoned before any work began.
Explanation: No physical construction or modification work was ever performed on the SS Europa for the aircraft carrier conversion; the project was abandoned before any such work could commence.
After World War II, the SS Europa was scrapped by the French Navy.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following World War II, the SS Europa was seized by the US Army and used as a troop transport (AP 177). It was later transferred to France, where it resumed commercial service, rather than being scrapped by the French Navy.
What happened to the SS Europa after World War II ended?
Answer: It was seized by the US Army and used as a troop transport.
Explanation: After World War II, the SS Europa was seized by the US Army and utilized as a troop transport, designated AP 177, before being transferred to France for further service.
What was the designation given to the SS Europa when used as a troop transport by the US Army after World War II?
Answer: AP 177
Explanation: After World War II, the SS Europa was seized by the US Army and used as a troop transport under the designation AP 177.