There are many engineers in Maozi now, but those who are familiar with steam power are mostly retired engineers. Originally, they could only live on meager pensions. However, Yang Fan's investment gave them jobs again and a second life.
spring.
From engineers, managers to skilled workers, they have been re-employed in factories, research institutes, and design institutes. They are surprised that there are still investors who are willing to invest in these steam powers that have been abandoned by the times.
However, when they heard that an African warlord invested, they were not surprised.
Those black uncles would be abnormal if they didn't do something unimaginable.
Yang Fan set up the headquarters of the Steam Automobile Group in Ulan-Ude. There is a car production plant here, an engine factory in Tula, a research institute in Moscow, and a design institute in St. Petersburg. Everything is coordinated.
After seeing Yang Fan's question, the group's chief designer, Sergey, replied: "Boss, we have now completed re-familiarity and mastery of these old technologies, and designing lighter and more powerful car engines has been put on the agenda.
.As for the modified off-road vehicle you mentioned, I have a platform that I can recommend."
Later, Sergey sent a picture. Looking at the all-terrain vehicle in the picture, Yang Fan gasped. This thing is so handsome and has a sense of future technology.
This is a photo of a prototype of a Gill 167 all-terrain vehicle. It shocked everyone back then.
As soon as this picture was opened, Yang Fan's heart was immediately conquered. This is what he wanted. Although, there is already a NAMI-012 series of trucks that can be mass-produced.
However, the NAMI-012 series trucks are still somewhat dependent on roads, and many terrains in the wilderness are still inaccessible. After this field trip, Yang Fan discovered that he needed an all-terrain vehicle.
It would be great if this Gil 167 all-terrain vehicle could be modified with a steam engine.
Yang Fan asked: "What is this? Can you introduce it? Can you modify the steam engine power package used in the NAMI-012 series of trucks?"
Sergey thought for a while and said: "It shouldn't be a big problem. The body of this car is very large, and it is equipped with two V8 engines."
Sergey then began to introduce the car in detail.
Gil-E167 is equipped with two 180-horsepower V8 engines with a cylinder volume of 7 liters.
Each engine transmits power through a gearbox to an independent gearbox, which is then balanced and ultimately sent to the six wheels. This is a complex transmission system, but it provides the Gil-135L with greater survivability.
The turning radius is 11.9 meters. The outer diameter of the tire reaches 1790mm, which is equivalent to the height of an adult. The cockpit can accommodate 4 people, and there is a hatch separating the main cabin and the cockpit that can accommodate 14 people. Considering that the Gil-E167
Will operate in a very harsh environment, both cabins are equipped with heating systems.
The car is 9.26 meters long, 3.13 meters wide, and over 3 meters tall. The wheelbase is 6.3 meters, and the axle distance is 3.15 meters. The curb weight is 12 tons, and the load-bearing capacity reaches 5 tons. The ground clearance is an incredible 852mm.
The two-meter-deep swamp, the snow-covered ground, and the 42° steep slope are simply not worth mentioning to this monster.
The more Yang Fan looked at it, the more excited he became. This was simply a car tailor-made for him.
"Why is such a good car not famous? I have never heard of this car." Yang Fan asked doubtfully.
"Boss, that's because the crawler trailer has been mass-produced, which has squeezed out the sales space of this vehicle. And steam power was already in its final stages at that time."
Yang Fan said: "I remember that the NAMI-012 series truck is powered by a 150-horsepower engine. And this Geese all-terrain vehicle uses two 180-horsepower engines. Is it enough power to replace it?"
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Sergey said: "Don't worry, boss. Although the installation of two steam engines only has 300 horsepower, which is 40 horsepower less than the original design requirements, the biggest impact is that the speed will be slower. It will not affect the use."
Yang Fan nodded with satisfaction and said: "Your design institute will come up with the modification plan as soon as possible. Let the automobile factory copy the Gil-E167 first."
After the disintegration of the former Soviet Union, many units began large-scale layoffs. Engineers needed for this job are still easy to find.
"Boss, Maozi has only produced two prototypes of this car so far. Now we need to rebuild the car. After all, the talent is gone. They also need to retrain and learn."
"After re-establishing the production line, we will first produce ten cars in small batches for testing. It is not too difficult to copy these cars now."
Yang Fan nodded with satisfaction and said: "First of all, ensure the smooth production of the NAMI-012 series truck production line in Vladivostok. You should also pay close attention to modification tests in St. Petersburg. It is best to produce a few Gil-E167s and test them in the Siberian Century."
"The slower speed is bearable. Even if you travel 20 kilometers an hour, it is still worth buying if it can haul five tons of cargo."
The NAMI-012 series truck weighs 12 tons and is fully loaded with 6 tons of cargo. The speed can be stably maintained at 40km/h, with a maximum speed of 45 kilometers per hour. Even on bumpy dirt roads in the wild, the reliability is very good.
Gil-E167 is equipped with two 180-horsepower V8 engines, with a dead weight of 12 tons and a load capacity of five tons. This is to keep rolling in the mud and keep it coming out every time. Although the engine is lowered, the speed will naturally decrease. However, although the sacrifice
With a load capacity of one ton, a slower speed is completely acceptable.
Yang Fan completed the arrangement and guaranteed the instructions for the smooth resumption of production of the NAMI-012 series truck production line. He also arranged for the St. Petersburg Design Institute to take the lead in modifying the Gil-E167 all-terrain vehicle into a steam engine for automobiles.
"Before the Spring Festival, I want to see the first modified prototype car." Yang Fan said.
"No problem, there are still a few months left, and there will be no big problems after modification." Sergey assured Yang Fan.
Yang Fan then asked the factory director in Ulan-Ude, "How many NAMI-012 series trucks are currently in stock?"
"Currently, we have produced 500 vehicles and they are all in the warehouse. They can be delivered at any time. The remaining orders will have to be repaired slowly."
Yang Fan was very happy to hear that 50 tanks had been produced. These vehicles could already be motorized for three regiments.
"Let's ship these 500 cars first. Get on the ship at Tianjin Port, and the destination is the Horn of Africa."
Yang Fan quit the group chat. It seems that he can form a transportation group before the Spring Festival. This kind of truck can go from Xi'an to Jiayuguan, and it can even be driven to the Atlantic coast.
Although the load capacity is only six tons, the war in this era is still in the stage of transition from cold weapons to hot weapons. It does not require much supplies, but it is enough.
This chapter has been completed!