"The video of our plateau tank has been sent to the Internet, causing a lot of controversy." On that day, Nie Qianqian came to Qin Zhenhua and said to him.
"Is that true?" Qin Zhenhua was very curious when he heard Nie Qianqian say this: "What are they arguing about?"
"About the classification of our tank." Nie Qianqian said: "Is it a light tank or a main battle tank?"
If it were in the past, the classification of tanks was based on tonnage. If it was less than 20 tons, it would be light tanks. If it was twenty to forty tons, it would be medium tanks. If it was more than 40 tons, it would be heavy tanks.
However, during the Cold War period, this standard was no longer suitable. Whether it is a medium-sized tank or a heavy tank, as long as it is to undertake the main combat mission, it is called a main battle tank, such as the Soviet Union's large number of t-72s, t-
80. These tanks, in terms of tonnage, look like medium-sized, but they are responsible for the main combat tasks. Western tanks are getting bigger and bigger, and they are already fifty or sixty tons, and they are also used to
It undertakes the main combat mission, so it is simply called the main battle tank.
It can't be said that the tonnage of Soviet tanks is small, so they cannot compete with Western tanks, right? In fact, the West has always been afraid of the torrent of the rolling Soviet tank armor.
Therefore, this classification method is no longer suitable, so it has been changed to light tanks and main battle tanks.
Now, what kind of plateau tanks should be attributed to?
This has caused a lot of discussion.
Speaking of light tanks, it seems to be very bad, so of course, military fans don’t buy it. They think that this plateau tank should be considered a main battle tank, but some people think that they should not be fat. Look at this
The size of a type of tank should be a light tank.
The two kinds of discussions were already very intense, so Nie Qianqian came to Qin Zhenhua with this funny discussion.
What exactly should it be?
Qin Zhenhua is also a little overwhelmed.
"Our plateau tank is different from the previous tanks." Qin Zhenhua said, "It can switch between different characters according to needs. It is already a highly modular firepower platform. To put it simply, what kind of tank it is?
, too general."
Judging from the initial form of this plateau tank, it is indeed the appearance of a light tank, but its foundation is very solid. In addition to being able to go to the plateau, it has strong combat capabilities in plains and mountains.
, and, you can also switch your own mode according to the different combat missions.
For example, when you need to face the Heavy Group troops in the Plain, this tank can add module armor to enhance its protection. Its chassis can withstand a maximum combat weight of 45 tons. At this time,
It has become a genuine main battle tank.
Even when designing, even its engine can be modularly hoisted, and can be replaced with a more powerful engine developed in the future to improve the maneuverability of the tank.
It is simply called what kind of tank it is, it has passed, different combat missions, and different switching, so it is a highly modular and dynamic platform, which should be its true description.
Assault guns, light tanks, main battle tanks, and these modes can be easily switched, which gives plateau tanks stronger adaptability.
"So, do we define it like this?" Nie Qianqian said.
Qin Zhenhua shook his head again.
Nie Qianqian was a little curious: "Is there any problem?"
"Of course, we are peace-loving, and we cannot provoke an arms race." Qin Zhenhua said: "Now, this plateau tank has not officially obtained the number given by the army. However, after the official service, I think,
The superiors will still give it a light tank number."
Nie Qianqian was so smart that she immediately understood. A neighboring country has always regarded the Eastern power as an imaginary enemy. Therefore, if the Eastern power has any weapons, they must have corresponding weapons, and they must compete with the Eastern power.
This is a bit ridiculous and a little childish, but that's what the other party does.
Now that the Eastern Power has a new tank, neighboring countries may also be jealous and may purchase weapons again, triggering an arms race.
Therefore, to reduce such conflicts and contradictions, there must be a good statement.
For example, the plateau tank developed now is classified as a light tank. When neighboring countries hear it, they will feel that it doesn't matter. What's the big deal about a light tank? It's not a fear at all.
Its own T-72 tank is the main battle tank and can completely create an overwhelming advantage over light tanks.
In many cases, you don’t have to show off your trump card. You have to be humble. Only those who lack confidence will be able to make you fat.
The superiors have these wisdoms, so they will definitely be named as light tanks in the end, so as not to stimulate neighboring countries with strong self-esteem.
Needless to mention this kind of plateau tank, even the main battle tank is the same. The 99 tank model is constantly developing. The latest and improved models have already possessed strong combat power, and even the overall structure and early 99 tanks.
, It's already very different, the engine and the gearbox are changed, and the length of the entire body is different. However, the superiors did not give the modified tank a new name, and they still add it behind the 99 tank.
With a suffix, that's all.
This is to not stimulate neighboring countries and let them know that it is just a modification of the 99 tank. In fact, the combat effectiveness has changed dramatically, and it is completely different from the previous ones.
"If this is the case, will it have an adverse impact on our export?" Nie Qianqian continued to ask. After all, when a weapon is manufactured, it is not only necessary to use it for its own use, but also export it. Only by exporting it can you earn valuable foreign exchange and make it possible to make it
The factory has developed well. If this tank is defined as a light tank, exports will affect it.
Qin Zhenhua smiled: "Our export model is VT-5 tank, not this kind of plateau tank. Although they have similar places, export and export are different. Our export tank, that's what we export tank.
Of course it is the strongest tank in the world."
Nie Qianqian also smiled. The problem she had been struggling with for a long time was no longer a problem for Qin Zhenhua. You can change the model.
This kind of plateau tank should be kept low-key, but, for VT-5 tank, you should try your best to promote it. It doesn’t matter if you promote it as a powerful main battle tank. As for how the outside world should associate it, it is them