The M1 tank uses a gas turbine, and when it was introduced, this engine was tall and generous, with simple structure, small running components and easy to start. It can be said that it is simply the ideal source of power.
However, these are all on paper, and after they are truly transformed, they may not be necessary.
Take its volume as an example. The volume of a gas turbine is much smaller than that of an ordinary diesel engine. However, the gas turbine needs several times the intake of a diesel engine, and the air required is still very clean and needs to be extra large.
Only an air filter can ensure the smooth operation of the ground gas turbine.
This is different from the plane in the sky. When you fly up, the air will be very clean. It is running on the ground. All kinds of dust are everywhere near the ground. If you drive in the desert and the yellow sand is rolled up in the sky,
It is a serious test for the engine. Once the engine blades with tens of thousands of revolutions are hit by a gravel, it will cause disastrous consequences.
In addition to these, there is another more simple problem that can be seen at a glance, logistics supply.
Gas turbines eat fine grains. Although the gas turbines used in ships can even burn heavy oil, it is not the case for tanks. They need to eat aviation fuel.
According to their high-end brochure, in addition to aviation fuel, they can also use diesel, kerosene, and even a mixture of various fuels. However, in reality, there are various issues to consider.
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As for now, Americans are quite dissatisfied with changing diesel. Now, when I hear Crete's words, I am even more dissatisfied: "Of course, all kinds of fuels can be used, but since we are here for display, we naturally have to
If you use the most suitable fuel, please prepare aviation fuel for us immediately. Is this your attitude towards world-class tanks? Only with the best fuel can you show its strongest performance!”
We are world-class, and we don’t like those low-end fuels. Just like some cars in later generations, when entering a gas station, they have to add 95 or even 98, which is called high-end. Now,
Let's add inferior diesel? We don't do it.
The other party looked tall and arrogant, and Crete was also quite helpless.
Yes, you are here to give us face, but so what? Can you just instruct us at will?
Just then, the others had arrived, and Kalamat was there with a dark face: "What's going on? Crete, why don't you cooperate with the needs of our American friends? Let's give them whatever they want."
Kalamat's words made Mahmoud's face look a little ugly. He frowned and said in a low tone: "Our army has no aviation fuel. If you want it, you need to go from the Air Force.
Seconding, it is not easy for our First Armored Division to second in the Air Force. It needs to have a complicated process."
No!
How can the ground armored troops be equipped with aviation fuel?
The main fuel used by the ground armored forces is diesel! What they provide now is the best quality fuel, but the other party just doesn't want it and I always ask for aviation fuel, but I don't have it at all!
Mahmoud explained as calmly as possible that he didn't like Kalamat's behavior.
"This, we can't blame our American friends." Qin Zhenhua began to explain: "Yes, this gas turbine can use more fuel, but if it is used, it will face complex problems with cleaning oil circuits.
Moreover, after switching back to fuel, you have to clean it again, causing more trouble, so please forgive me.”
Qin Zhenhua explained!
On the surface, it is helping the Americans, but in fact, it is pointing out the most important defect of this gas turbine. The so-called multi-fuel use is just idealized. It is really in the hands of the army and there is too much trouble.
The T-72 tank is also a multi-fuel hybrid engine. It usually uses diesel. At critical moments, all kinds of oils can be added. This benefit is huge, which is convenient for logistics supply. If you want anything, don’t pick oil.
Moreover, the operation is simple, just turn a fuel selection wheel.
They originally thought that the same was true for the gas turbine. When they turned the fuel selection switch, they absolutely did not expect that they would have to thoroughly clean the oil circuit. In this way, the convenience would be greatly reduced immediately!
For ground troops, this is even more of a serious challenge. Ground troops have no aviation fuel!
This is just a tank, which posed a huge challenge to them. If you purchase such tanks in large quantities, it means that the army needs to have two logistics support systems, and there are tankers around you, but they are transported here.
It's diesel, sorry, can't be used!
For the Army, diesel is the least shortage. All vehicles use diesel. Therefore, from the perspective of convenient logistics support, this kind of tank can be sentenced to death. Only the United States is rich and has abundant resources.
Only when logistics support is available, do ordinary national army dare to do this?
Qin Zhenhua hit the nail on the head, saying what the other party didn't want to say, and using other fuels, but it was too complicated. They had something to hide. The words they said cast a shadow on this advanced engine, so they
I can only be tougher.
As a result, Qin Zhenhua pointed it out.
Derek began to frown and looked at Qin Zhenhua. On the other side, Qin Zhenhua was looking at Derek with a smile and continued, "Is I right? Do I have to clean the oil circuit before I can use it? If not,
Why does your Yili require only aviation fuel? Will it reduce lifespan?”
One sentence is more vicious than another. The previous statement said that you have to clean the oil circuit when you use diesel, which has made them very upset. You know, why do you have to say it out loud? And let us admit it? Our high-end cars are used.
How can gas turbines have this problem?
Now, the following words are even more speechless. Why do you resist so much? It can be used without cleaning the oil circuit. Will it reduce the life span in minutes?
If you want to reduce your lifespan, it will be even more annoying.
In fact, there are two reasons, and the other party is simply a devil!
Derek looked at Qin Zhenhua without saying anything. He had already recognized this person. This person was from the Eastern Power. He was Qin Zhenhua whom Dr. Wright had advised him to be careful before leaving!
Sure enough, there was a problem when it came. Could it be this person who was doing it? How should I answer now?