Over the years, the tank technology of the first machine factory has been advancing. In order to sell tanks internationally, the first machine factory must constantly improve the tank technology. The 80 tank was just the beginning.
Soon, we developed the Storm tank and then created the 85 foreign trade tank. This foreign trade tank has already brought the obvious characteristics of the third generation tank, automatic loading machine, large-caliber tank gun, stable fire control, etc.
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When the Type 85 tank gradually developed and matured, the Army also became jealous and wanted to create a self-use technology that had been verified on the 85 tank. This is the origin of the *** tank.
Because technology is constantly improving, the *** tank has also undergone many modifications. Now, the latest 88 tank is 88C. This tank uses all the advanced tank technologies that have been developed and mature in China.
In terms of the chassis, it still has a six-pair load-bearing wheel structure, and the length of the vehicle body is similar to that of the 85 tank. At the rear of the tank, a diesel engine with a capacity of 1,000 horsepower is used. This is the most mature tank diesel engine in China.
, combined with traditional transmissions and planetary steering gears, form a mature tank power system.
Look at the above, the turret uses a welded turret created by the first machine factory over the years. It is small in size and compact in structure. It is equipped with an automatic loader inside, so that the crew of the tank is reduced to three people, and after these
With the development over the years, this automatic loader has matured and has a very low failure rate. Although the tank gun in front is still a 125mm caliber tank gun, it has been built using the latest technology.
The internal chamber pressure is higher, and with the latest successful second phase of research and development, the lethality has reached a new level.
In terms of fire control system, it also uses a complete lower trans fire control system, which has the ability to shoot while moving. It can be said that the entire tank has reached the peak level of domestic tanks.
Well, when talking about these, we did not compare the domestic third-generation tanks. It is because the third-generation tank has not yet developed and has not met the service standards, so we did not fight the domestic third-generation tanks, just
Compare from tanks that can be in service.
The 88C tank is already the most advanced and mature tank in China.
If you have to divide the generations, the 88C tank cannot be called a third-generation tank. For example, its fire control system and night vision device do not meet the standards, but according to this standard, the early T-72 tanks could not meet the standards.
At the level of third-generation tanks, in short, the current 88C tanks have no worse overall combat effectiveness than the T-72 tanks.
In the domestic tank field, the first-machine factory has been running small steps and constantly changing. Now, it has finally improved to the level of 88C. For example, if you compare, it is still not as good as the 85-3 tank.
The main reason is that the 85 tank is a foreign trade tank, which can use a large number of imported components, while the 88 tank is a domestic tank, which requires that all domestic products must be used.
Now, after hearing Liu Dajun's words, Qin Zhenhua shook his head helplessly: "Our army has always liked to keep confidential, hide advanced things, and take out backward things to display. Are you sure you want an 88C tank?
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"That's for sure." Liu Dajun said: "We can't always repeat the past path. In the past, we paid attention to confidentiality, but now, we should be a little more open. In peacetime, we must also learn to draw our swords and use our own weapons.
Show it, let the whole world see our true strength, so that it can shock some people.”
This year is 1996, and this year is not restless and there will be a threat of war at any time. In this case, the army will naturally have to draw its sword and bring out some good things.
Besides, with the new third-generation tank, the 88C tank is no longer the most advanced. What’s wrong with it when you show it?
After hearing Liu Dajun's words, Qin Zhenhua nodded, yes, it's time for us to show our swords, otherwise, the outside world would always hold on to the past and think that the technology of our Eastern powers is still lagging behind.
"I support you." Qin Zhenhua said to Liu Dajun: "As long as the superiors approve, the first machine factory will deliver the latest 88C tanks to you for use. However, the name of this 88C is not domineering enough."
The tanks of the Eastern Power are also named after the age, and they also have some of their own conventions. For example, in the past, it was 59.69.79, ending with 9, but it was replaced later. It was named 80.85.88, as for now.
As for, if it is still called 88C, others would think this is a modification of a *** tank.
Even Damao knew that using the T-72 tank was not good, so he called the newly produced tank T-90. Now, he has to keep pace with the times.
Qin Zhenhua pondered for a moment, then said, "What do we call the latest 88C tank the Type 96 tank? This name is the proposal of our first aircraft factory, and the army also asks us to consider it."
There are two situations in terms of tank naming. For example, the current third-generation tank is called WZ123 in the factory, which is the R&D code. When it comes to the army, the army will give a military code name. It is said that the current third-generation tank,
The army intentionally gave the code name of the Type 98 tank, just like during the 1984 parade. Many of the parade equipment were Type 83, which was set up the year before the parade.
The current third-generation tank has not been tested yet, and the test must be completed in 1998 at the latest and it will reach service status. Therefore, it is almost certain that the army gave the Type 98 tank a code name.
As for the current *** tank, it has developed to this day, which is very different from the early *** tanks. This year is another 96 years, so it is better to call it the Type 96 tank.
However, the Yimai Factory has no right to decide on how to name it, and can only convey it to the army through Liu Dajun, and the final decision was the army.
After hearing Qin Zhenhua say this, Liu Dajun also showed an excited expression on his face: "Okay, that's right, it's called the Type 96 tank, which sounds domineering than their T-72 tank."
Liu Dajun knew that it was not difficult to promote this matter, and the army also needed face. It would always sound better to drive a Type 96 tank than to drive an 88C tank, so Liu Dajun knew that his superiors should not object, the third generation
If the tank is not allowed to move, the 96 tank is fine. At this time, Liu Dajun could not wait to show his skills at Damao.