"Lewis, you have extraordinary potential in the field of pneumatic machine guns. In addition to light machine guns, I think you can also try more in heavy machine guns."
When Tangning inspected various firearms in the Amazon gun factory, she had a wonderful idea when she tested the Hotchkes M1897 heavy machine gun.
The Hotchkes Machine Gun M1897 is the world's first pneumatic machine gun, produced by the Hotchkes Company founded by American Benjamin Hotchkes.
Hotchkes came to France in 1867 and opened Hotchkes Company in 1875. However, he died of illness on February 14, 1885. However, after his death, the company continued to operate in full swing.
In 1892, a Swedish officer published a design plan for the operation of a gas-guided firearm. The Hotchkes Company used money to buy out the copyright of this design, and thus developed the Hotchkes M1897 heavy machine gun. In 1904, the Japanese
During the Russian War, the Japanese army used the Hotchkes M1897 heavy machine gun in actual combat. The famous Hotchkes M1914 heavy machine gun was an improved version of it.
Heavy machine guns and light machine guns actually have a lot of principles in common. As a master of light pneumatic machine guns, Lewis asked him to optimize and transform the already quite mature Hotchks M1897 heavy machine gun, giving birth to a machine gun similar to the Hotchkes M1914 heavy machine gun.
The product is entirely possible.
"Mr. Lewis, you are completely capable of developing an excellent gas-frozen light machine gun and transforming the Hotchkes M1897 to form an excellent heavy-pole gun." Tangning touched the Hotchkes M1897 heavy machine gun and pointed at it.
The derived m1900, m1905, etc., said to Lewis.
"As a machine gun expert in the field of pneumatics, you should also try a heavy machine gun. This is a very interesting challenge for you."
Brazil has two different models of heavy machine gun authorization and production rights, one is the water-type Maxim and the other is the pneumatic Hatchix.
Tang Ning knew that pneumatic type would be the mainstream of firearms in the future, and he knew which one to develop.
Brazil lacks talent for machine guns, especially gas-operated ones.
Fortunately, the two masters are not bothered. There is still some time before the First World War. Let Lewis modify the Hotchkes M1897 heavy machine gun to form an excellent heavy machine gun.
"Yes, I also think that I should not be limited to light machine guns. Hatchix is an excellent pneumatic heavy machine gun. It is indeed challenging to modify it."
Lewis, after hearing Pedro III's opinion, readily accepted the order.
In the United States, I have wasted so much time as a soldier. Now I have truly discovered the firearms that are the fun part of life. Of course, I must study hard and take on the challenge.
Lewis said with confidence: "Your Majesty, if you give me two years, I will definitely be able to develop an excellent pneumatic heavy machine gun."
"I'm not in a hurry to get a product. You don't have to be in such a hurry. I'll give you five years and I hope you can develop a high-quality product."
It's still early before the first battle, Tang Ning is not in a hurry.
Even if he was unlucky in the end and Lewis didn't use his excellent heavy machine gun, Tangning wouldn't care and wouldn't blame him.
The Lewis machine gun was developed, and Lewis made great contributions. Even if he had no enterprising spirit in the end and was left to eat and die, Tangning would still support him.
Just a heavy machine gun.
It’s just that we can’t develop it. At worst, we’ll just use Maxim and Haqix!
Brazil already has the production rights for these two heavy machine guns, so there is no shortage of heavy machine guns.
Brazil is inherently weak in technology and lacks military talents, but Tang Ning believes that through learning, the Brazilians will develop excellent guns and artillery sooner or later. If the goods are not available for a while, there is no need to worry.
It's time, Tang Ning can wait!
In the afternoon, inside the Pedro Artillery Factory.
Tangning, looking at the various artillery pieces, felt proud and happy.
Big is beautiful!
Fast is strong!
Artillery is the romance of men!
Austro-Hungarian 70mm mountain gun 1899, German Krupp M 1904 75mm mountain gun, German Rheinmetall M1908 75mm mountain gun, French M1897 75mm rapid-fire artillery, German 1909 105mm howitzer, German 1902 150mm howitzer, Germany
1909 model 150mm howitzer, French 1898 model 155mm howitzer, Austro-Hungarian model 1898 240mm howitzer...
What is the basis of war?
Tang Ning leaned back tactically and replied with a sonorous and powerful answer: Cannon!
Although Brazil's military is in ruins and its military personnel are scarce, it has money, food, and mines, and is a born rich man.
Buy it!
Just buy a license and that’s it!
Tang Ning naturally knows that independent production is the best, and the idea of making something worse than buying it is wrong.
Brazil cannot learn from Asan.
But this moment, the other moment! If you don’t buy it, there will be no use for the weapon.
In Brazil now, there are no decent weapons, and there are very few talents for various weapons. All we can do is spend money to buy various production rights.
Otherwise, it will take a long time to wait for Brazilian talents to be trained and then manufacture Brazilian artillery. If something goes wrong during this period, who will take care of it?
Talents must be cultivated, but things must first be available. This is Tangning's principle.
As the king of Brazil, Tang Ning takes it one step at a time. Although she believes in Brazil's potential, it's better to be realistic for now.
France, Germany, and Austria-Hungary are powerful countries in the world that specialize in artillery. Brazil has no conflict of interest with them. The purchase of artillery production rights was easy to negotiate and resolved quickly.
What is now in front of Tang Ning is the finished product.
Seeing these cannons, Tang Ning felt relaxed and happy. He touched the cannons left and right.
In her previous life, Tangning didn't have a good opportunity to touch so many famous cannons. To see them, she had to spend money to enter the museum.
Now, just enjoy it.
Just now, Tang Ning covered her ears and listened to the deafening sound of the test cannon. It was really exciting.
With these cannons, who dares to bully Brazil?
"Your Majesty the King, some of the cannons you asked us to develop ourselves are finished products. Would you like to inspect them too?"
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Fernandez, wait until His Majesty Pedro III is in a state of joy before speaking.
"Now, at the suggestion of His Majesty, the Pedro Artillery Factory has developed three small cannons."
So quickly, we created something that works!
"Which three models!?" Tang Ning asked happily.
"A 70mm infantry gun, a small grenade launcher, and a 90mm mortar."
Tang Ning is also a semi-fan of guns and military. He knows a lot about some simple guns, so if he has the knowledge to add some points to the Brazilian military industry, he will never be polite.
Tang Ning will definitely not understand the complicated ones, but Tang Ning will still remember some of the simple ones that are very famous.
For example, Japan's famous Type 97 90mm mortar, Type 92 70mm infantry gun, Type 97 150mm medium mortar, and the most popular Type 89 grenade. Tang Lin knew these, so he asked the Brazilian arsenal to develop them.
It can be said that these weapons are what a military fan must know. If you don’t know this, then you can’t be considered a military fan.
If you want to know more about the history of the Anti-Japanese War and some of the Japanese armaments during World War II, you can easily grasp these three items.
The performance of these Japanese World War II weapons is quite good. Although some lag behind the contemporary weapons at that time, they can still be called classics, especially the small grenade canisters.
These weapons have good performance and are simple to make. Even backward countries can imitate them. They are perfect for training in Brazil.
Although the 150mm mortar has not been developed yet, the other three guns have been developed, and Tang Ning is also happy.
Tangning said enthusiastically.
"Let's go, take me to see the three cannons developed."
Tangning is still looking forward to the Brazilian version of the Type 89 grenade, the Type 92 70mm infantry gun, and the Type 97 90mm light mortar.
The Type 89 grenade, even in World War II, had higher accuracy, range, and portability than ultralight mortars of the same caliber from other countries.
The Type 89 grenade can make up for the firepower at the squad and platoon level in the army. This small artillery is light, cheap, easy to carry, and can provide timely fire support. It weighs less than 3 kilograms, which is lighter than a machine gun.
The use range of this ultra-light mortar is between the firepower gap of grenades and mortars, with a shooting range of 190 meters to 700 meters.
This gun is light in weight and the ammunition is easy to carry. The minimum number of operators is only 2, which can carry this equipment and 8-18 rounds of ammunition (weight 6.4-14.4 kg). It can be used by adding a launching mechanism to ordinary grenades.
The function is very good in terms of tactical flexibility.
The 70mm Type 92 infantry gun is small but well-equipped. It can fire high-explosive shells, shrapnel shells, and smoke grenades. It can shoot upward as an infantry gun. It can be used as a cannon or a howitzer. It is very flexible and versatile. The maximum range is: 2788.
meters, minimum range: 100 meters.
The total weight of the Type 92 infantry gun is only 0.212 tons. Therefore, the requirements for transportation are very low. Without vehicles, untrained animal power or manpower can be towed forward. In addition, it can be disassembled and transported, and it has great impact on the roads in the war zone.
The condition requirements have almost been reduced to the lowest point. It can be said that the Type 92 infantry gun is an infantry gun that can truly accompany the infantry battalion in combat unconditionally.
The Type 97 90mm mortar is a famous small steel cannon. It can exert excellent capabilities in cities, fields, mountains and hills with poor terrain.
This gun is cheap to make, has a range of 2850 meters to 3800 meters, is very powerful, has a fast rate of fire, more than 20 rounds per minute, is easy to carry, and is an excellent support weapon.
The existence of these three guns can completely solve the problem of firepower below the battalion level.
This chapter has been completed!