For tanks in major Eastern powers, the current shortcomings are engines and transmission systems. After all, these things are the heart of tanks and reflect a country's industrial level.
If you want to make high-performance engines, you need high-performance materials and high-precision processing technology. Therefore, it reflects the level of materials and technology of a country. It is not easy to make breakthroughs in these fields.
The tank engines of the Eastern Powers have improved their performance bit by bit since the original 59 tank engine. Later, they have developed a new 150HB diesel engine step by step to the present, and have put in a lot of effort. At the beginning, it took more than ten years to make a small progress. Now, with continuous accumulation, we can finally take big steps forward.
The power level of the mainstream tank engine in the international world is 1,500 horsepower. Such power means that the tank's self-weight can exceed 50 tons. The tank's protection can continue to be increased while maintaining high maneuverability.
"Over our hard work for so many years, it's finally time to bear fruit." On that day, Zhu Lao came to Yimai Factory and said to Qin Zhenhua with emotion.
When developing a new tank engine, Zhu Laoyi strongly supported it and finally decided to decide the development direction. He took great risks at that time, but if there were no adventures at that time, there would be no results now.
Thinking of these, how could Mr. Zhu not sigh? I remember that when I saw the German engine with a capacity of 1,500 horsepower, I was envious in China. However, even if I was envious, there was no other way, because I could not produce it in China and could not afford to purchase funds in China, so I was only envious.
Twenty years have passed, bread has come, everything has come, and there are finally advanced tank engines in China!
"Yes, Mr. Zhu, we finally have an advanced tank engine and gearbox. Now, these equipment are being tested, but we can also consider the improvement plan of the 99 tank. In the past, we have been considering the problem of cross-mounting the engine compartment, which can reduce the length of our engine compartment and save weight." Qin Zhenhua said: "Now, you still have to host this project in your old age."
The 99 tank has begun to be finalized and equipped with troops. However, in detail, the 99 tank has a bit of a sense of driving the ducks on the shelves and is made for the National Day gift. The 99 tank still has many unsatisfactory aspects, so some improvements must be made.
For example, the engine must be increased to 1,500 horsepower, and also equipped with a special hydraulic transmission system. On the other hand, the transformation from engine placement must also be considered.
Cross-mounted engines have always been the most compact, and most of the tanks of the Eastern powers are cross-mounted engines.
Western tanks rarely have transverse power chambers because their tank engines are square and have little difference in horizontal and verticality. However, domestic engines are different. V-shaped 60 degrees, 12-cylinder, and the cylinder center distance is also increased, so it is an active long-shaped engine. This kind of engine has the possibility of transverse positioning. If it can be transversely placed, it will definitely save half a meter or even one meter distance.
Mr. Zhu shook his head: "I have retreated to the second line. Zhenhua, you should come and see the improvement of this 99 tank. The future belongs to your young people. You can't always call me, the old man."
Qin Zhenhua knew that Zhu Lao would not agree easily, but looking at the white hair on his forehead and his empty sleeves, Qin Zhenhua couldn't continue to say anything. Zhu Lao had been working for most of his life and it was time to rest.
"The power cabin horizontally is of great significance to us. It is not only our 99 tank, but also our foreign trade tank. It also plans to use the horizontal engine layout. Therefore, this power cabin horizontally is something we must break through." At this moment, Wu Ruihua got off the tank and said to the two.
For foreign trade tanks, a high-tech VT-4 tank will also appear. This tank takes off the Ermao power cabin on the VT-1 tank and replaces it with its own power cabin. Therefore, using a horizontal layout should be the most suitable.
At this time, Wu Ruihua and the others were studying the installation of the test engine and transmission system on a 99 tank prototype. This prototype once played a major role. Now, it still needs to continue to exert residual heat and act as an experimental vehicle for the 1,500-horsepower engine and hydraulic transmission system. Fortunately, the engine was only upgraded internally and had not changed in appearance, so it didn't take much effort to install it.
However, after the installation, the engine compartment still had some space on both sides, Wu Ruihua also felt that it would be great if the engine compartment was placed horizontally, but this required overall design and could not be done.
"Yes, it depends on yours." Mr. Zhu said, coming to the front of the tank that is being improved and said, "The cockpit has also changed. Finally, it is not a three-board and three-stop. We also need to have a modern operation method."
Back then, I was very envious when I saw Western tanks operated with a steering wheel. Now, our tanks finally need to use a steering wheel too!
I don’t know when Nie Qianqian came over gently and said to Qin Zhenhua: “Director Qin, our team to bid out is ready. Do you go with me when you go out this time?”
"Going out to bid?" Qin Zhenhua then remembered that a few days ago, so many customers sent invitations, and Qin Zhenhua had warmly treated them. After that, the team that went out to bid was ready. Although the other party came to invite them on their own initiative, they still needed to send the tanks over and let the other party test them.
"Yes, our magazine is also ready to do an exclusive interview together and create momentum for our tank exports." Nie Qianqian said: "This time, we plan to go to Country B in South America. This country is approaching military parade day. If we can show the majesty of our equipment at the military parade, we will definitely achieve this business."
Qin Zhenhua's eyes suddenly lit up: "Okay, I'll go with you."
After saying that, Qin Zhenhua turned his head and looked at Mr. Zhu: "Mr. Zhu, you have to pay more attention to the research and development during this period. I need to go out. As long as you stay in the Yimai Factory, even if you don't participate in the design personally, it will be a kind of encouragement and encouragement to those designers."
Mr. Zhu pointed at Qin Zhenhua's body helplessly: "You kid, you have no good intentions to trick me from the capital."