Looking at the turret from a distance, looking at five pairs of heavy-bearing wheels close by, this is a vivid statement about the T-54 series tanks, especially the domestic 59 tanks.
When the 59D tank added an explosion reaction armor module outside the turret, it felt like this from afar. However, this was just a simple modification, and later, the improvement of this tank was improved.
It is also becoming more and more abnormal. The turret is a polyhedral welding turret, and there is even a 125mm tank gun version.
So, is this turret brand new?
Some are covered with new designs, while others are directly welded steel plates on the outside of the spherical turret, forming a scary appearance. In fact, there is no essential difference in the protection ability, and there is no change in the internal space.
However, this modification method is very popular among users and has become a modification trend.
When it comes to where this trend first started, it is actually the Jaguar Tank project. In the 1980s, it had already found a low-cost solution for modifying the Oriental cast turret: directly weld a beautiful appearance outside!
This welding is skillful, and it is necessary to form a completely correct slope and a beautiful appearance. On the Jaguar tank, this aspect was attempted for the first time.
"In this case, it is also a solution to the problem." Hearing the other party's tricks, Qin Zhenhua also expressed his affirmation here. He wanted the horse to run away, but he didn't want the horse to eat grass. Of course, this is not the case.
Perhaps, the main reason why the 59 tank can be sold is that it is cheap. In terms of cheap prices, we need to conduct some research. Since there is a method, we must give it a try.
The preliminary cooperation intention has been achieved. There is still a lot of work to be done for the detailed cooperation details. Since this involves cooperation with foreign countries, it must be handed over to the relevant import and export companies to operate.
, the first machine factory will also send a special team to come here to do research together.
There will be many subsequent things, and it will not be possible to be accomplished overnight. You also need to apply to your superiors. If it goes well, you should be able to finalize this matter by the end of this year.
It is the first time that a machine factory can learn a lot in this cooperation. Westerners are design concepts, Westerners think ways, and Westerners solve problems.
Waiting for it will make your side gain something. Even if the cooperation fails in the middle of the process, at least you will learn experience.
If a project wants to succeed, it will take many twists and turns. Not to mention anything else, the MBT70 tank jointly developed by Germany and the United States will eventually part ways.
Failure is not scary. What you learn in the middle is the most important thing. In the future, it can also be used to improve the new tank.
With this idea in mind, Qin Zhenhua continued to communicate with the other party.
And that night, after returning to the hotel, everyone started to communicate with each other on this matter.
"For our country, there is actually a great demand for light tanks." Mr. He said: "Working in mountainous areas, the maneuverability of light tanks is quite high. As for the issue of protection, this is also a trade-off.
question."
During the last battle in the border area, many Type 62 light tanks were dispatched in China. In the battle, this light tank has high maneuverability and does not have to worry about insufficient power when running back and forth in the mountains. It can be said that
Quite efficient.
However, due to insufficient armor protection capabilities, the probability of Type 62 tank being destroyed is quite high.
The three elements of tanks, maneuver, firepower and protection, can now be taken into account on the main battle tank, but in light tanks, this must not be fully considered. It can only be to give up protection to increase maneuverability.
Mobility to increase survivability on the battlefield.
"Also, on the plateau, we also need light tanks with strong power." Mr. He continued.
Tank troops are still unable to operate to high-altitude areas. In fact, there are not many weapons and equipment that can operate at high-altitude areas, and fighter jets have not been on the plateau. In terms of helicopters, only the Black Hawk purchased from the United States can fly up.
.
Why?
As the altitude increases, the air will become thinner and thinner. After a few thousand meters, the air is less than half of the normal ground. The oxygen in the air is less and less, and people are breathing smoothly. The engine of the vehicle is also
The operation is unstable and the power is severely reduced, so it is impossible to support the use of the entire vehicle.
This is especially true for tanks.
In the absence of motivation, if you want to go to the plateau, you can only achieve it by reducing your self-weight.
These are all in demand in China.
However, under the current circumstances, the country does not have this ability for the time being. The main forces are concentrated. The development of a main battle tank is the top priority. As for what kind of light tanks to build, it needs to be solved.
Things that can only be done after fighting tanks.
"Yes." Qin Zhenhua said: "I saw their light tanks today. Their ideas are also very good. They can be transported by planes and are easy to deploy. Of course, this is what meets the needs of Americans' global deployment. We are the land defense, mainly
Mobilize troops through railway transportation. However, their design plans still have many advantages. After joint research and development with them, we can actually develop our own plans, such as our 730-horsepower diesel engine can also be stuffed into it.
59 tank's butt."
If the power cabin is insufficient, then expand it. The top can be raised and the back can be lengthened, so that the 730-horsepower diesel engine can be stuffed in. If the 59 tank is refitted with this kind of engine, the power performance will be greatly improved. At the same time,
It is also possible to install more additional armor protection.
Let’s talk about the improvement of the 59 tank again. After all, the improvement of the 59 tank is the most important for the country. As for what kind of light tanks, in this era of Cold War confrontation, the main battle tank has always been the most important. For light tanks,
Then there will be real demand until later.
Now, after hearing Qin Zhenhua's introduction, Mr. He nodded: "That's right, your plan has value in realization."
The 730-horsepower diesel engine is based on the 520-horsepower diesel engine and increases the crushing potential of turbines and other equipment. The cost is not high. Anyway, the tank engine needs to be replaced in a few hundred hours, so when the next time you change it, you will be directly
It is also possible to consider increasing the power standard of 730 horsepower.