This tank can be said to be a well-deserved king tank of this era. Since the failed project with Germany, they have separated from each other. The Germans have created the Leopard-2 and the Americans have created the M1. During the research and development process, this tank has been separated.
, the Americans may think that the 105mm cannon is enough, but they have more advanced armor-piercing shells, so they used the 105mm cannon first.
As a result, a three-generation tank with a wide and domineering body was put on a small gun barrel, which looked a bit inconsistent, but this was only temporary. A few years later, the M1A1 improvement project began, the focus of this improvement
, it is to use a 120mm cannon.
Although there have been a lot of dirty things, the Americans did not intend to do it themselves directly. Instead, they introduced a complete set of Rh-120 120 mm 44-diameter smoothbore gun production licenses from Germany, and the United States also carried out some production licenses.
Improvements, such as the upright wedge bulge bolt, the addition of the hot sleeve of the gun body and the large cylindrical smoke exhaust device, the muzzle correction device is changed to be fixed with safer lock bolts, and then the Americans gave it the M-256 number
, installed its own M1 tank, this kind of tank that has changed its gun barrel is called M1A1.
Although the German cannon is still used, the shells are their own, and the power of the same cannon will change greatly by using different shells, which is recognized by the world.
Now, after using the new tank gun, the M1A1 has no weaknesses anymore. It is a powerful tank with balanced performance.
However, this is not in the United States, and there are no Americans nearby. Lao Ba and the others suddenly mentioned the M1 tank. What's going on?
Mr. Kalamat, who spoke with the Chief of Staff and had also appeared frequently in public, was sighing: "When talking about tank guns, we need not only look at the thickness of the muzzle, but also the technology of the entire gun.
, the American 120mm cannon is definitely higher than the T-72's 125mm cannon."
He was just compared to the T-72 and did not say how it compares to the 85 tank. After all, everyone is good friends, so it would be quite impolite to say such things.
But, there seemed to be a word in that sentence.
"That's right." Qin Zhenhua said: "It is not appropriate to compare the gun barrel alone. The same gun barrel bears the same chamber pressure, but the design of armor-piercing bombs is different, and the ultimate power is also very different.
Take our 100 slide of 69 tank for example. The power has been more than doubled after several improvements. Our 105mm gun, specially developed shells, has surpassed the original shells introduced from the UK, in terms of how to tap the potential.
We have a lot of experience.”
Our first-machine factory naturally knows the tricks here, so let alone our 125mm cannon, it cannot be better than the American 120mm cannon. Their technology is more advanced. In this regard, we also
Not a layman.
This is what Qin Zhenhua wants to express.
"Also, we also have 120mm cannons. You have seen its power. However, you dislike the 120mm cannon barrel that is not thick enough, so you chose a 125mm caliber." Qin Zhenhua said with a smile.
The caliber issue is not a blind choice, and it cannot be shaken back and forth. Didn’t you want a 125mm gun before? This is specially for you.
Besides, we are not afraid. In order to promote it to the international market, whether it is 125mm or 120mm, we have technical reserves. We will install whatever we want.
As we spoke, the tarpaulin had been untied, and all the contours of the car body appeared in front of everyone. The overall look was quite good.
"A layer of grille has been added on the side of the turret." Qin Zhenhua pointed to the horizontal device like a fence and said: "In normal times, it can be used to put some things. In combat, this grille can
Detonate the armored jet in advance to protect the turret.”
This is also a small idea. It is usually a fence, which can put things in large and small bags, just put them on, which is quite convenient. During the battle, whether it is an RPG or an armor-breaking bullet, it can be exploded in advance.
, increase the tank's protection ability.
In this era, grille armor has been taken seriously, especially on the sides and behind, and we must be guarded against some RPG sneak attacks, which is simple and practical.
The engine behind started to start, and amid the roar of starting, Qin Zhenhua continued to introduce: "At present, this one thousand horsepower diesel engine has an overall test time of more than 10,000 yuan. We have also accumulated a lot of usage data, and the design has taken into account.
If you still have any questions about the use of tropical areas, you can run around during this period and continue testing. We are very confident."
After several years of testing, from the original 1226F2 tank to the current 85 tank, several engines have been eliminated, and a large amount of test data has been obtained. Since the design, the export needs have been considered, and specially added
With a large heat dissipation system, it is also completely confident that it can operate stably in tropical areas.
This time, we need to conduct detailed tests, and we can also give the other party a clear mind. According to the current process, it is already perfect for the other party to equip this tank, and there will be no unexpected changes.
, just to strengthen their confidence.
Installed with a diesel engine with a 1,000 horsepower and a cannon barrel, you should be very satisfied with this product.
Not satisfied? Then you can change it if you have any requirements.
While everyone was talking, the tank had already started to get off the trailer. The tracks slowly shook and fell down little by little. The tank's hand was very careful when driving. Finally, the tracks of the tank touched the ground and were glued.
The tracks crushed Lao Ba's land for the first time.
"In the last few days, let's start testing." Berg said: "We are now continuing to equip modern tanks to fight the T-72. We can't wait any longer to let it appear in our troops, using 125mm gun barrels.
Let’s show our style.”
For Lao Ba, the 85 tank is a transitional model. Before they had more advanced tanks, they valued the most. The fourth step in four steps was to produce 85 in cooperation.
After the tank, the most advanced Khalid tanks must be produced.
This is also an important mission for Qin Zhenhua to come this time.
"We look forward to the 85 tanks that can protect your territory, and we look forward to the beginning of the next generation of Khalid's main battle tank project." Qin Zhenhua shifted the topic.
"Khalid's main battle tank?" Kalamat said from the side: "Mr. Qin, this project is no longer necessary."