There is a well-known diesel engine factory in the coal province. The engines produced by this factory are used in many aspects, including of course the 59 tanks.
Although the First Machine Factory mainly produces 59 tanks, once it faces a war, there will definitely be a large demand. Therefore, the country must have production capacity reserves in this area. For example, the First Tow Factory can also produce 59 tanks. They
The diesel engine used is naturally supplied by the Coal Province Diesel Engine Factory.
Now, when it comes to tank engines, this technician named Zhang Baolin is definitely an expert. They are currently working hard to develop second-generation tanks. The domestic second-generation tank diesel engine project has been started since 1973.
This overseas inspection is also a good opportunity. Through this inspection, everyone can broaden their horizons. At the same time, we also look forward to introducing technology from abroad to achieve a take-off.
Zhang Baolin was naturally very interested. He had done enough homework before setting off and naturally had a goal.
Military ones cannot be introduced, but civilian ones are absolutely fine!
Now, when he heard Qin Zhenhua mention the diesel engine, he couldn't help it and interrupted.
"This is Uncle Zhang." Qin Zhenhua said sweetly, and he immediately started to call him affectionate. Judging from the age of the other person, he was about the same age as his father, so he could just call him uncle.
"Since you are an expert in engines, you should know that military engines and civilian engines have different priorities."
Military engines emphasize high performance. The more powerful the better, for this purpose, other indicators can be sacrificed, especially life and fuel consumption. For our own 59 tanks, the engine only has a life of 500 motorized hours, just to have enough power.
Power. At the same time, it burns quite a lot of oil.
What about civilian engines? The focus is precisely on fuel consumption and life. The longer the life, the lower the fuel consumption, the more economical it is. Therefore, these two types of engines should be incomparable.
"Yes, the emphasis of the two is different, but they are both diesel engines." Zhang Baolin followed up and introduced: "The basic principles are the same. We have investigated the information in advance this time. The German Leopard 2 tank uses 1,500 horsepower.
The engine model is MB873Ka500, and this engine also has a corresponding civilian model, which is MB-8V331 TC 41. The internal structure is the same. In order to improve the life, the maximum speed is reduced. If we can make this diesel engine
Bring it in, understand the technology thoroughly, and increase the speed, then you can have an engine for third-generation tanks!"
Speaking of this, Zhang Baolin's eyes showed longing. Obviously, he also hoped to gain something from this trip abroad. If the power problem of the tank could be solved, it would be a big gain.
Faced with the expectations of this veteran expert, Qin Zhenhua couldn't help but pour cold water: "Maybe we can introduce civilian diesel engines, but it is not easy to use civilian diesel engines for military purposes. It is not just a matter of reducing the speed, it is definitely
There are also differences in craftsmanship and materials.”
In fact, even if it is a military diesel engine imported to another country, it is quite difficult to directly disassemble it and imitate it. From our own survey and imitation of the torque converter, we can also tell that the technology and materials are not so good.
It's easy to solve.
"Instead of using civilian diesel engines to map and imitate, I would rather value the ability to combine our own realities and purchase diesel engines with Western technology from the 1960s, and use those technologies to improve our diesel engines and increase power." Qin Zhenhua continued: "If we do it now
We are afraid that we do not have enough technical strength to purchase advanced Western models."
It takes many years for a diesel engine to mature. Western diesel engines of the 1960s are still not outdated by the end of the 1970s, and the pressure for imitation on our own side will be much less. If we directly introduce the current
The most advanced technology in the West is probably beyond our control.
"It is said that newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. You, a young man, have made outstanding progress in some aspects. Now, why are we so conservative when it comes to our power system?" After hearing Qin Zhenhua's words, Zhang Baolin immediately began to refute.
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Qin Zhenhua frowned.
Qin Zhenhua is indeed not very familiar with this aspect. He has to say that the professional knowledge of engines is definitely not as good as the old expert in front of him. However, when it comes to the most basic process issues, if you think that the introduction of civilian diesel engines can be improved for military use
As for a diesel engine, that would be too ideal.
Among the technical staff, it is common to see endless arguments over technical routes. Seeing that the two held different views, Commander Huang and Minister Zhu looked at each other and exchanged opinions. Then, Minister Zhu spoke: "I
Look, let’s take two routes at the same time. On the other side of the coal province, we’ll take one route, and on the side of the Grassland No. 1 Machinery Factory, we’ll take another route. When we get back, we’ll discuss this matter in detail.”
This is definitely not achieved overnight. The superiors have to hold many meetings. Now, when Minister Zhu said this, a lot of dissatisfaction flashed in Zhang Baolin's eyes: "The first machine factory is mainly good at final assembly. When it comes to researching engines,
It also depends on our coal province. From now on, let the leaders watch and see that the diesel engine factories in our coal province will soon be able to copy our high-performance diesel engines!"
"The engine branch of our No. 1 Machinery Factory will not hold back. We will start it after we return," Qin Zhenhua said.
"Okay, then let's compete!" Zhang Baolin said.
The conversation here has attracted the attention of the people behind. Ma Panshan was sitting there and immediately started scratching his head. This Qin Zhenhua, really, even on the plane, he didn’t know how to build a good relationship with other leaders in the system.
, it’s enough for us to compete with the second engine factory. Why compete with a subsidiary engine factory that supports it?
Ma Panshan turned around and asked Zhou Xuejun beside him: "Old Zhou, how is the engine research level in our factory?"
Zhou Xuejun also looked helpless: "Our factory only produces engines according to drawings. We have never developed advanced engines at all. What we need to develop first is firepower. According to the plan, we are also planning to use the 537-kilowatt engine from Lao Zhang and others.
The engine is assembled for our second-generation tank. After all, we made it ourselves, so it won't get stuck."
What?
Ma Panshan's face turned even darker. Have you ever done this with your brothers in front of the leadership? This Qin Zhenhua is really worried! Why are you competing with an old expert?