Now, the first-machine factory has many tank projects in parallel, exporting 69-2 and storm tanks to the outside world, while those used for their own use are 69-3 and 1223 tanks.
Now, if you look closely, the 69-3 tank and the 1223 tank are actually almost the same as the upper turret. The main difference is the body below, one is five pairs of load-bearing wheels and the other is six pairs of load-bearing wheels.
"Old Huang, why do you feel that your interest in that tank is higher than that here?" Zhu Lao asked Lao Huang.
Mr. Huang smiled helplessly: "Isn't this forced by money? If the Army has money, would it be necessary to quit QQ?"
The turrets of the two tanks are the same, which means that the combat power of these two tanks is the same, but the maneuverability is different. The six pairs of heavy-bearing wheels are more stable, the space inside the car body is larger, and the engine is stronger. That's all
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At the same time, the cost of the six pairs of load-bearing wheels will be higher.
Therefore, for the Army, the two types of tanks are probably in synchronous equipment. At the same time, since the five pairs of load-bearing wheels use the existing chassis, it will definitely enter active service earlier.
"If we look at the perspective of forming combat power as soon as possible and reducing costs, the Type 69-3 tank should be the first equipment in our country to be put into active service. We will start the test run of this 1223 tank soon, but during the test run, it is estimated that it will
Some minor problems arose.”
The process of developing a tank is destined to be a long time. It is not enough to build a tank, but it requires a long test run. During the test run, you will encounter various problems and solve these problems.
Ultimately making the tank mature is what they have to do.
This process is often calculated over the years.
There are also cold zone tests, tropical tests, etc., which will take several years at a time. The subsequent test progress of the 1223 tank will slow down, but this 69-3 will definitely be faster.
"What is the difference between this 69-3 tank and the 59 modification?" asked Xie Huimin from the Second Machinery Factory.
What is the difference? If you look at it from an outsider's perspective, it is almost the same.
"The difference? There is a big difference." Qin Zhenhua said with a smile: "One of them is second-hand renovation and the other is first-hand new goods. Director Xie, do you even ask about the difference?"
The biggest improvement of the 69-3 tank is the installation of a 105mm tank gun, and the improvement of the 59 tank will also adopt this tank gun. At the same time, it adopts a second-generation passive low light night vision system; it is equipped with a TSFCS model with a digital ballistic computer
Simple fire control systems, etc., are all improved using existing mature technologies. The 69-3 is built like this, and the 59 tank is also modified.
From the appearance, the previous 59 tanks had all the tracks on the side were exposed, and this 69-3 tank was finally equipped with a side skirt board, wrapping the upper half of the track.
It seems to be somewhat modern. Of course, when it comes to the army, it is estimated that the soldiers will have to be unloaded. This thing is added to protect the track and detonate the metal jet in advance. However, during normal training, this is the case.
Maintenance of things and tank tracks is inconvenient.
"Yes, this difference is quite big." Xie Huimin said with a smile.
Although it was finally defeated in this bid, the Second Machine Factory was also making guns. The tanks and improved tanks made by the First Machine Factory all require their 105mm tank guns, so the Second Machine Factory can still
It is constantly gaining benefits, so although the second machine factory failed to bid, it is not too annoyed.
105mm tank guns, constantly equipped, they also have a large source of profits.
"Since it is a new tank, we use the original number of 69-3, isn't it domineering enough?" Qin Zhenhua suddenly thought of something and said, "Does our army want to give them a brand new number?"
In China, there are many types of tank numbers, similar to WZ122, which are all given by factories. 1223 and 1224 are also given by factories. When they are in the army, they need to be served when they are in service.
Some troops provided numbers, similar to tank 69, and the number in the factory is WA121.
Now, are you still using the original number 69-3?
If you continue to use this number, you will always feel that it is not enough to reflect the advancedness of this tank.
"Yes, we need to have a brand new number, 59, 69. Next, this tank is called the 79 tank, how about it?" said Huang Lao.
According to the concept of the same lineage, it would be fine to fix it like this.
"Well, this 69-3 tank is called a 79 tank, and there is no problem, but what about our second-generation tank? It can't be called a 89 tank, right?"
A few years ago, the domestic technical strength was weak, and I had a sword for ten years, so there was no problem with 59 to 69, 69 to 79, but if you give the second generation tank, the 1223 tank in front of you, and the number of an 89 tank,
That would be inappropriate, that would be too far away. It is estimated that by that time, all the imitation T-72 tanks would come out.
"Yes, in recent years, the development of tanks in our country has been changing with each passing day." Huang Lao sighed: "In the future, the number of tanks will be getting closer and closer. I think it will start with the 1223 tank.
How about this tank, in our army, called the 80 tank?"
The 1980s, a new atmosphere, a new era!
The new tank, starting with the number of 80, will have numbers of 85, 90, and may even be closer. The tank industry is developing vigorously, and this development is still with the continuous decrease in military orders.
What you have obtained is even more valuable.
The 79 tank, 80 tank, formally named, requires the decision of the superior. However, as long as the armored troops report, they will basically be approved, and there will be no big problems. Now, everyone is talking about it in a joke.
The new number will become two famous tanks in China in the future.
One is the ultimate facelift of the T-54 tank, with a large number of 79 tanks. The other is the new six-pair representative tank, which became the first 80 tank to serve the second generation tank!
The structures on these two tanks are basically the same, and the technology is also mature, except...
"Now, our tank guns are basically complete, but there is still a basic attachment on them." Qin Zhenhua said.
What's missing?
Everyone looked over, but they didn't see what was missing from this barrel, or even what was more than the previous one: the thing that was obviously thicker in the middle of the barrel was a special smoking device.
It can prevent the smoke from entering the turret after launch, making the tank soldiers much more pleasant.