Chapter 334 Another great moment from zero to one!
The cast iron cylinder head exudes silvery white luster, each brand new steel screw, the iconic cast steel large flywheel, installed on the top of the water tank enough to hold an egg.
"Fortunately, the assembly accuracy of the prototype is basically up to standard." Yu Hua put down the cast iron wrench, took a step back, stared at the 12-horsepower single-cylinder diesel engine with a metallic texture on the workbench, carefully inspected it, and confirmed that it was correct.
Zhuang Qianding said.
Meet the standard.
Although this is the first time that Yu Hua has personally assembled an engine, he still has enough confidence to say this. First, because he personally designed this 12-horsepower single-cylinder diesel engine and has memorized every part.
It has been simulated hundreds of times.
"Bah, bang, bang!" Zhuang Qianding smiled when he heard this, without any doubt, nodded lightly, and then applauded.
In an instant, the five milling team members surrounding him saw this, and their faces suddenly showed joy, and they quickly gave out a wave of warm applause. They had studied with Zhuang Qianding for such a long time, and they had high academic qualifications and high cognitive levels.
The five people fully understood the significance of the prototype in front of them.
This is the heart of Red Star Tractor!
The powertrain used to drive the tractor to the base area.
With it, not only has the Red Star tractor project been mostly successful, but the base has also ended the previous history of China being unable to produce engines.
There is no doubt that this is another great moment from zero to one.
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There is no other way. In this China where industrialization is almost non-existent, any breakthrough in industry or science and technology can be called a "breakthrough from zero to one."
Hearing the applause of the crowd, Yu Hua smiled slightly and said nothing. To be honest, building a single-cylinder diesel engine with little technical content would not give him a sense of accomplishment. What made him happy were two points. One was to solve the problem of Red Star Tractor.
The second is to satisfy the inner interest.
After all, who doesn’t want to see a classic tractor speeding through the anti-Japanese battlefields of 1937, hauling people and cargo everywhere?
It’s time to say it or not, but go ahead, that’s a serious tractor-based army!
"Although we have ended the history of China being unable to produce engines, from a practical point of view, due to the lack of a complete mechanical manufacturing system, we cannot industrially produce this diesel engine on a large scale. We can only use machine tools to process parts, and the production efficiency is very low.
If nothing else happens, the maximum monthly output of this diesel engine can only be maintained at about 200 units for a long time." Soon after the applause ended, Zhuang Qianding came to the workbench and gently touched the historically significant single unit with his right hand.
Cylinder diesel prototype, the words contain relief but also reveal a hint of helplessness.
Being able to produce engines, in any case, is a good thing compared to the entire Military Industry Bureau or China.
However, the monthly output of 200 units is too small.
The world record set by Ford Motor Company is one car every twenty-four seconds!
The gap between the two sides is like a cloud of mud.
"At least we did it, professor. The next thing to do is to take it one step at a time. One day, I believe that China will become the most powerful industrial country in the world, with the most complete industrial system and the most comprehensive products.
"Yu Hua nodded, looking at the prototype, and his words were solemn and solemn, revealing a sense of confidence: "Industry will rejuvenate the country."
"Then let's keep working hard."
After hearing the words, Zhuang Qianding smiled. His smile contained expectations and yearning for the future, and his eyes became firmer.
Will this day come when we have the most powerful industrial country, the most complete industrial system, and the most comprehensive products?
Zhuang Qianding didn’t know.
But he will move forward for this goal, giving up what he has learned throughout his life, giving up his life, giving up... everything.
Give up and move forward?
no way!
Rejuvenating the country through industry was the goal Zhuang Qianding set when he was young.
"Professor, we can start the engine test..." Yu Hua smiled and continued.
At this moment, a correspondent suddenly ran in, stood in front of the two people, straightened his back, raised his hands in salute, and reported loudly: "Reporting to the two chiefs, the chief asks you to return to the headquarters immediately for a meeting."
Upon hearing these words, Zhuang Qianding and Yu Hua looked at each other.
"Did Director Chen explain anything else?" Zhuang Qianding asked.
"No." The correspondent shook his head.
Zhuang Qianding nodded: "Okay, I understand, we will go right away."
After the correspondent finished announcing, he saluted the two men again and quickly turned around and left.
"As expected, it should be about Yulin Iron and Steel Plant and you. It's time to reward based on merit." Zhuang Qianding waited for the correspondent to leave, looked at Yu Hua, and said with a smile.
The oxygen top-blown converter project is of great significance. The successful development of the entire technology project is tantamount to winning a battle in a war.
It is imperative to reward people based on their merits.
Yu Hua smiled and shook his head. He didn't care. He pondered for a while and said, "Professor, now that the oxygen blowing furnace project is successful and the problem of high-strength gun steel materials has been solved, I think it's time to launch the heavy weapons project and production resources can begin.
To tilt towards military production, we need to not only increase the current output of various types of weapons and ammunition, but also achieve the goal of independent production of heavy weapons, what do you think?"
Heavy weapons project!
The content of the entire heavy weapons project plan is very simple. It aims to independently produce four heavy weapons, 105mm towed heavy howitzers, 120mm heavy mortars, 40mm anti-aircraft guns, and 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine guns, to build a heavy weapons military industry system.
The plan does not have any rigid requirements for the production of heavy weapons. The main goal is to achieve independent manufacturing of the above four heavy weapons.
To sum it up in one sentence, don’t ask for more, just ask for what you can create.
The output of 105mm howitzers can be as low as one per month, one every two months, or even one every half a year. The output of 120mm heavy-duty guns can be three per month, the 40mm anti-aircraft guns can be produced two per month, and the 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine guns can be produced ten per month.
Quite a wait.
The output is allowed to be low, but in any case, independent manufacturing and production must be achieved.
This is the core requirement.
In the entire heavy weapons plan, the 105mm towed howitzer is a core weapon node. From the perspective of technical requirements, if the basic manufacturing technology of the 105mm howitzer can be met, then the manufacturing technology of the 120mm heavy howitzer and 40mm anti-aircraft gun can be met.
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Nowadays, with the successful development of oxygen top-blown converter technology, the most basic and important problem of high-strength gun steel materials has been solved. From a technical perspective, the time is ripe for launching a heavy weapons system.
Of course, in order to develop a 105mm howitzer, there is still a key front-end technology that has not yet been developed, and that is the electroslag resmelting furnace.
Fortunately, Yu Hua stands on the shoulders of giants. For him, electroslag remelting metallurgical technology is actually simpler than oxygen blowing furnace technology.
This giant is called the Soviet Union.
"Launching the heavy weapons project..." Zhuang Qianding frowned slightly and fell into thought: "This matter has a major impact, we will discuss it at the meeting."
"Okay." Yu Hua nodded, not surprised.
Launching a heavy weapons project requires not only the most advanced technical team to solve core technical issues, but also organizational issues, which cannot be solved in a few words.
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The autumn rain was pouring, and the first autumn rain in early August fell continuously for several hours.
Military Industry Bureau, inside the conference room cave.