Cheers kept coming from the test yard. Almost all the reporters who came were experts. Naturally, they saw that the tank had a very strong performance and first-class mobility. As for firepower, the first-machine factory produced it is definitely advanced. In terms of protection, it is impossible to say without actual combat.
Now, listening to the cheers, the several responsible persons looked at each other. The British were not threatened, but instead made them start to resist instinctively, and the British were about to give up!
Now, I'm afraid it's really not possible.
"Mr. Parker, our Kharkov products are definitely not weak." Now, the happiest one is definitely Duraba. Seeing that the British are leaving, this Khalid tank can only be matched with its own engine. How can we not make Duraba happy?
He continued: "You should know that the name of our Morozov Design Bureau comes from the famous chief designer of Morozov. When he was in the design bureau, he was the assistant of Koshkin, who developed the diesel engine used in the T-34 tank. Now the world-famous B2 diesel engine is his masterpiece."
Duraba began to brag.
This is true. When it comes to Soviet tanks, we will inevitably mention the T-34, because this tank is almost the prototype of modern Soviet tanks. The later T-44 and T-54 were improved step by step. At the same time, the engine of the Soviet tank sabotage oil also started with the T-34.
As we all know, this famous B2 diesel engine was actually developed by Morozov. All kinds of data were determined by Morozov. It achieved great success during World War II. Later, it has been continuously improved. The 780-horsepower diesel engine used on the T-72 is its product. The 730-horsepower diesel engine used on the Type 80 main battle tank of the Eastern Power is also its derivative.
It can be said that the B2 series diesel engine has been used until now.
It is also funny to say that such an advanced tank diesel engine was later abandoned by the Morozov Design Bureau and started a new stove and created a horizontally opposed two-stroke diesel engine.
Of course, this was also forced by the Soviet military to have no choice. If you want to stuff such a large power diesel engine into such a small size, there is only this way to go.
"Now, although the 1,200 horsepower engine we developed has not been widely used, its predecessor, a 1,000 horsepower diesel engine, has been equipped in large quantities on the T-80 tank, so the stability is absolutely fine and can fully meet the needs of Khalid tanks." Duraba said: "If you need it, we can introduce all the parameters and specific data of the engine to you, and we can also send prototypes to you to assemble them."
Parker had melancholy on his face. This was just a spare tire, but he was going to be straightened out. In fact, they didn't look down on the Soviet diesel engine at all, but it was better to have it than not. With this idea, Parker began to seriously consider this issue. Then, Parker suddenly asked: "So, what transmission system is your diesel engine matched with?"
The engine can only serve the tank perfectly if it is matched with the transmission system. The British provided Perkins diesel engine and the supporting TN37 transmission system. They originally planned to bid for all Khalid's tank power components in one fell swoop. However, after repeated test runs, it can be found that the Perkins engine is matched with the LGS3000 transmission system, which has better effect. I have to say that the Germans' technology is superb.
Now, after hearing Parker's question, Duraba continued to introduce: "Of course it matches our 5-speed manual transmission, reliable technology and first-class quality..."
"Can it match the automatic transmission?" Parker asked.
Khalid Tank is a tank that has reached the world's advanced level. This tank uses an automatic transmission to achieve the goal of steering wheel operation and achieve the ability to center steering, which is of great benefit to tankers.
Now that the British do not cooperate, everything has gone to a vain. However, the gearbox matter has not been discussed yet, and maybe there will be rewards?
"Our engine is suitable for horizontal layout, so there is no suitable automatic transmission yet," Duraba said. "However, we are under development and may be there in the future."
Soviet tanks have always been small and sophisticated. Only horizontal engines can meet this need. In this way, the space in the engine compartment will be fully utilized.
The West has longitudinal engines, which occupy a relatively large volume, so it will be quite difficult to plug the gearbox equipped with the Western longitudinal engine into the power compartment of the transverse engine.
Qin Zhenhua also frowned. If this kind of engine is used, it means that the rear half of the Khalid tank will have to be redesigned. The diesel engine is definitely not a separate one, it must be matched with the gearbox. If this is the case, the changes will be too big, and the performance may not necessarily satisfy the Pakistani country.
"We will consider this project," Parker replied. "If necessary, we will contact you again."
Duraba nodded happily: "We in Kharkov are always welcome to you."
The performance of this day finally came to an end. The Khalid tank ended the display and returned to the original exhibition stand with strong confidence. Countless reporters were still around there to ask about various technical details. Qin Zhenhua was in a bad mood at this time, but he had to keep answering questions from other reporters.
"When will this tank be put into production and how much will it produce each year?"
"We will put this most powerful tank into production as soon as possible. We are still uncertain about the specific output, but there will be at least dozens or even hundreds of vehicles every year. Our Pakistani tank industry will usher in a new development opportunity. We will build this powerful tank in our country." Parker replied there.
According to the original plan, the tank industry of Pakistan is moving forward step by step, starting from repairing the 69 tank and then assembling the Type 85 tank. Now, it can finally produce the world's most advanced tanks.
Although there are still many problems to be solved, now we must have strong self-confidence.
Tanks are not cars. They build tens of thousands of vehicles every year. For Pakistan, it is a lot to produce 100 vehicles a year, and thousands can be produced in ten years!