The leaders were all smiles after hearing this, and were extremely satisfied with the preliminary production data given by Yu Hua. The same was true for the leaders of the surrounding troops, who once again had satisfied and happy smiles on their faces.
Is 6 units a month too small?
This number is an intolerable output for any military power.
However, for the Eighth Route Army, and for the base area that was accustomed to poverty, this output was really not a lot at all.
In the past few years, if the Red Army wanted to obtain heavy weapons such as artillery, it relied entirely on battlefield seizures. It often took several battles to capture a complete artillery and a small number of artillery shells that could not be destroyed by the enemy. During the most difficult period,
, the 75mm caliber artillery does not exist in the army establishment at all, and only the 60mm mortar is a facade.
As for heavy artillery with a caliber upwards of 100 mm...
This legendary heavy weapon basically exists in the imagination of all military leaders.
Now, the troops can get 6 of these legendary heavy weapons every month. In other words, the Eighth Route Army can get half of the national standard heavy artillery battalion every month. In one year, there will be six full heavy artillery battalions, which is extremely high.
Maximize the overall combat effectiveness of the army.
Equip six full heavy artillery battalions a year!
In the past, this was something that was unthinkable.
However, this is not the end.
In the later period, the monthly output of Red Peony heavy artillery increased to a terrifying output of more than 30 guns, and that was the real qualitative change.
What is the concept of monthly production of 30 doors?
Taking the domestic artillery regiment with 24 guns as the unit of measurement, this is equivalent to a monthly production of 1.25 heavy artillery regiments!
When that time comes...
The picture is too beautiful to imagine.
If you are poor, you will use roundabout ways to block it; if you are rich, you will be bombarded by me!
Not only was each division assigned a heavy artillery regiment, but a separate heavy artillery brigade was also established. Hundreds of heavy artillery were used in a battle, and all the little devils and their bunkers were sent to the sky.
An idea of artillery doctrine was quietly born and spread with the advent of the Red Peony heavy artillery.
Upon seeing this, Yu Hua knew that the commanders of the troops in front of him were already suffering from mild underfire phobia. As the battlefield situation continues to change in the future, especially after the experience of resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea, the underfire phobia will reach the terminal stage originally planned in history.
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"The next step is to wait for it to be used in actual combat. I'm really looking forward to it. The little devil's attack with the Type 91 heavy artillery is overwhelming. I want to see if this Type 91 heavy artillery can go crazy against our Red Peony heavy artillery." The leader looked at it.
He spoke his thoughts while using the prototype cannon, and his words were full of courage.
Yu Hua responded with a smile: "Although the Japanese division-level Type 91 howitzer is indeed good, its overall performance has already lagged behind. No matter the maximum range or firepower projection density, it is not as good as the Red Peony. After obtaining the azimuth coordinates of the Japanese artillery group,
, our artillery force can completely rely on its range advantage to carry out counter-artillery strikes and knock out the Japanese artillery groups, thereby gaining battlefield firepower."
Speak confidently and seriously.
Just kidding, if the Red Peony heavy artillery can't suppress Type 91, then wouldn't all of his efforts be in vain?
Type 91 heavy artillery, a Japanese division-level artillery piece, originated from the French Schneider Company. It was designed and manufactured by the French. It started in 1920 and was born in 1930. It has a caliber of 105 mm, a barrel length of 20 times, and a maximum range of 10 kilometers.
, with a dead weight of 1.75 tons and excellent overall performance, it can be called a "rare fine artillery" in the Japanese artillery arsenal. Its strategic status is quite high and it is only equipped with elite division-level troops and independent heavy artillery brigades.
In other words, those equipped with Type 91 heavy artillery are all elite Class A divisions, and Class A divisions with lower combat effectiveness are not qualified.
But I'm sorry, I only fight the elite!
The design concept of the Type 91 heavy artillery was born in 1920 and was developed based on the experience of World War I. The prototype of the Red Peony heavy artillery, the French-made M1950 105 mm howitzer, was based on the experience of World War II, and the design concept came to the 1950s.
The two have different design concepts, different research and development backgrounds and different eras, resulting in a performance gap as big as a chasm.
Type 91 weighs 1.75 tons, uses a wooden gun mount structure, and is pulled by mules and horses. Its maneuverability and load are poor, and it cannot meet the standards of motorized combat. It takes a full hour for a gun to change from marching to combat status, and an artillery unit
The team needs half a day, the maximum range is 10 kilometers, and the rate of fire is 4 rounds per minute.
The Red Peony heavy artillery has a total combat weight of 1.8 tons, an all-steel gun mount, a double-chamber hydraulic retractor, vehicle traction, excellent traction maneuverability and excellent load. It can reach the range of motorized-mechanized combat standards, and the march-to-combat time is about fifteen
Minutes, it only takes one hour to fully organize the artillery regiment, with a maximum range of 14 kilometers and a rate of fire of 6-8 rounds per minute.
What is artillery generation difference?
That’s it!
Red Peony has a natural generation advantage over Type 91. As long as the artillerymen don't act stupidly, it can be said to be easy to gain battlefield advantage with its comprehensive basic performance.
Four kilometers is both a thoroughfare and a natural chasm.
One inch long, one inch strong. This theory also applies to artillery. Take advantage of its excellent range to conduct counter-artillery operations. As long as you successfully knock out the Japanese artillery, the battlefield firepower will be firmly in your hands.
The most important thing is that as a large-caliber howitzer that was born during the Cold War based on the actual combat experience of World War II, the M1950 howitzer has unique advantages. Its performance and lifespan can last throughout World War II without falling behind. This is something that no other howitzer of the same period has.
This is the core reason why Yu Hua firmly chose the M1950 howitzer.
"Speaking of which, let's look forward to the actual combat performance of the Red Peony heavy artillery." The leader nodded and was concerned about another key question: "How is the production of artillery shells?"
"The monthly production line of the high-explosive bomb production line is 2,500 rounds, the monthly output of high-explosive incendiary bombs is 500 rounds, and the monthly output of armor-piercing incendiary bombs is 200 rounds. The total monthly output is 3,200 rounds of artillery shells. The first production line is currently under construction, and the workers are not familiar with the equipment.
Over time, the monthly output of artillery shells will gradually increase to the level of 4,000 rounds." Yu Hua responded like a treasure trove.
Li Qiang said seriously: "The Military Industry Bureau plans to build four artillery shell production lines within three years to increase the monthly output of artillery shells to about 20,000 rounds."
"20,000 rounds within three years, this goal is a bit too high." After receiving this answer, the leader frowned slightly and said to Li Qiang.
Now that the internal situation is excellent, he does not want the Military Industry Bureau to pick sesame seeds and lose the watermelon in its pursuit of quick success.
"Old chief, this target output was set after discussion between Professor Zhuang and Deputy Team Leader Yu." Li Qiang heard what the leader meant and explained with a little helplessness.
"Oh?! If that's the case, it means that this production target is well-founded, and I support it." The leader immediately changed his attitude after hearing this, showing a firm look of approval.