"Zhang Qiang, you will take a few soldiers to carefully check the status of these three mortars to see if there are any problems." Liu Gen explained.
Zhang Qiang nodded vigorously, "I promise to complete the mission!"
Knowing that these three mortars were made by the border arsenal, Zhang Qiang felt different about these three mortars, as if he was seeing his own child. Even if the child did not grow up well and had certain defects, he would still
Much closer. No matter how powerful the Japanese mortars are, they are still Japanese, but these three mortars are different.
Even though the mortars currently manufactured by the Border Arsenal cannot compare with the Japs, Zhang Qiang believes that as long as the Border Arsenal can continue to build them and does not choose to give up, one day the Border Arsenal will be able to manufacture artillery as powerful as the Japs.
"In addition, after checking and confirming that there are no problems, notify me and I will conduct a test launch." Liu Gen explained again.
Zhang Qiang was slightly startled, and quickly said: "Company Commander, it's better for me to lead the soldiers to conduct a test firing. We can do this well."
"It's up to me. I can better see the problems with these cannons. Some of the data are still very important." Liu Gen said directly in a deep voice.
Seeing Liu Gen's firm eyes, Zhang Qiang stopped talking. He knew why Liu Gen did this. It is undoubtedly dangerous to choose to test the guns, not to mention that there are certain problems with these three 60mm mortars. Once they are in
If something went wrong during the test firing, Liu Gen, the artillery company commander, would be in danger.
It was precisely because Zhang Qiang knew this that he wanted to take a few soldiers for a test launch. In Zhang Qiang's view, Liu Gen was much more important than them.
"Don't worry, since the border arsenal sent these mortars, they must have been tested and fired, so there won't be any big problems." Noticing the worry in Zhang Qiang's eyes, Liu Gen said with a smile.
Zhang Qiang could only nod, hoping that there wouldn't be any big problems during the test firing.
Watching Zhang Qiang leading the soldiers to inspect the three mortars, Liu Gen pulled out the drawings of the Type 63 60mm mortar he had obtained and looked at it carefully. From time to time, Liu Gen would compare it with the mortars sent from the arsenal.
compare to.
Liu Gen could see that many of the data had changed. It should be that the arsenal did not have suitable materials and could not make the changes. This also turned these three mortars into castrated versions of the Type 63.
The 60mm mortar cannot be compared with the genuine version in real combat.
However, for the Eighth Route Army troops who lack artillery fire, this 60mm mortar is already quite good, even if the life and performance of this mortar are greatly affected due to the steel used. At the same time, this mortar
Mortars are not equipped with sights, and shooting can only rely on the artillery's skill to ensure accurate hits.
But even with all its shortcomings, this mortar is quite good. If it can be mass-produced and equipped to every company of the Eighth Route Army, then the firepower of the Eighth Route Army will inevitably be greatly improved. In the face of
It can also change the situation of being suppressed due to lack of firepower when attacking Japanese enemies.
Just wanting to know the situation in the border arsenal, Liu Gen was a little confused. How did they produce these mortars? Suddenly, Liu Gen thought of another arsenal. The border arsenal might not be able to produce this mortar with its capabilities.
Mortars, but what if you add that arsenal?
Liu Gen shook his head and stopped thinking about this matter. As long as the mortars could be produced, other things were not important.
Without letting Liu Gen wait too long, Zhang Qiang led the soldiers to complete the inspection. Judging from Zhang Qiang's face, the results of the inspection were not good. After learning the results of the inspection from Zhang Qiang, Liu Gen understood why.
Zhang Qiang's face looked a little ugly.
The reason is very simple. The lifespan of this mortar is too short and can only sustain about a hundred bombardments. After more than a hundred bombardments, the mortar will most likely have problems, which will lead to the destruction of people and the death of people.
.
"It's already very good. It can support hundreds of shellings, which is enough to complete a large-scale battle. I believe that as the number of mortars manufactured increases, the performance and quality of mortars will improve." Liu Genqing
He patted Zhang Qiang on the shoulder and comforted him.
Zhang Qiang nodded. He knew that Liu Gen was comforting himself, but he also knew that Liu Gen was right. The first time he made mortars, the arsenal could achieve such results. If he continued, he would definitely improve.
of.
"Oh, if only we had better steel." Zhang Qiang sighed.
A glimmer of light flashed in Liu Gen's eyes. There were many formulas about it in the mall. After seeing the mortars sent by the arsenal, he inquired about the relevant information. He just wanted to exchange for that formula.
, which requires at least 100 reputation points, which makes him very helpless.
"Don't worry, there will be good steel, and there will also be good artillery." Liu Gen said again.
They led Zhang Qiang and others towards the outside of the village. They were carrying a box of artillery shells in their hands. There were not many artillery shells sent from the arsenal, only less than ten boxes. But no matter how few artillery shells there were, the three mortars still needed to be fired.
Carry out test firing to detect its corresponding data.
Liu Gen is certain that there are certain problems with the accuracy of these three mortars. In order to prevent the mortars from being unable to accurately hit the enemy during combat, it is very necessary to find out the difference in accuracy in advance. In addition, Liu Gen also knows
, the shells equipped with these three mortars will not be too powerful. The reason is very simple. The gunpowder used in the border arsenal is still traditional black powder, which is not very powerful.
As for modern explosives, the arsenal has not yet been able to produce them. Liu Gen can only hope that the arsenal can be more powerful and produce modern explosives as soon as possible. Only with enough power can it better kill the little Japanese.
"Shells!" Liu Gen ordered directly after setting up a mortar.
Zhang Qiang quickly put the shell in Liu Gen's hand, and Liu Gen took the shell and put it directly into the mortar.
With a "whoosh" sound, the shell flew directly out of the mortar barrel and hit a tree 500 meters away.
"Record, distance is 500 meters, angle deviation is 3 degrees."
"Cannonball!"
"..."
One shell after another flew out from the mortar. In front of the mortar, the area became a mess due to the continuous falling of the shells. Just looking at the destructive power caused by the falling shells, Liu Gen and others were stunned.
Somewhat dissatisfied, this kind of power may only be useful to the Japanese infantry.
The artillery shells falling on the Japanese turrets and bunkers would not have much effect at all, and their power was a little too weak. Noticing this, Liu Gen had no idea of leaving these three 60mm mortars in the artillery company.
Let’s give it to Zhang Dabiao and the others.
In the hands of the artillery company, these three 60mm mortars are completely useless, but it is different when they are assigned to Zhang Dabiao and the others. With one more mortar, even if it is weaker, it can make them much more comfortable in the battle.