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"In fact, our B-46 engine can completely drive the T-72 tank, and there is no need to use the 6TD engine." Kartsev said.

"Comrade Kartsev," Zhang Feng said: "As an old engineer who has dedicated his life to the tank business, you must be very clear about what the mobility of tanks means in war, right?"

Soviet tanks have always emphasized firepower, followed by armor protection, and finally mobility. In fact, this is also the weakness of the Soviet Union's industrial precision processing capabilities. With that kind of high-precision engine, the Soviet Union needs to lag behind Europe by a few years .

"The stronger the mobility of the tank, the easier it is to not be hit by the opponent in battle, and the chance of survival will increase." Kartsev said.

"Yeah, so we need stronger mobility, shouldn't this be a mistake?" Zhang Feng asked.

Not a mistake?Kartsev looked at the young man in front of him because of his persistence. Now, in the upper echelons of the Soviet Union, whether this kind of engine can be exported has been studied several times. Ligachev and others objected, while Gorbachev Agreed, reported to General Secretary Andropov.

Because the weapons exported by the Soviet Union have always been shrunk products. Even if the more advanced MiG-25 fighter jets were provided to Iraq, some functions were reduced, and many Soviet personnel were sent to maintain them.

This kind of tank engine in the Soviet Union can be said to be the most advanced model except for the gas turbine. If it is provided to Iraq, it will be completely imported from the production line and produced independently. This is the first time that the Soviet Union sold foreign military.

You know, it is the most advanced T-64BM, and it has just begun to be replaced with a 6TD engine.

"It's not just the engine. In fact, it's the transmission. I also want to improve it, but there is no such product in your country." Zhang Feng sighed.

When Kartsev heard this, he immediately said: "The transmission has a margin when it is designed, and it can be matched with an engine with 700 to 1000 horsepower. Even if it is really exported to your country's 6TD engine, you don't need to improve the transmission. .”

It seems that this little guy from the Middle East is really knowledgeable, Kartsev thought.

The engine and the transmission must be matched. For example, if a high-power engine is used, but the original gearbox is still used, then the gearbox will not be able to withstand the violence of the engine and will frequently fail.

It's just that he didn't expect that he guessed wrong again. This guy actually talked about another design that he hadn't even thought about.

"The gearbox of the T-72 is a mechanical gearbox. Although there are 7 forward gears, no matter how skilled the operator is, if he wants to accelerate the tank quickly, he still has to waste more than ten seconds. If it is an automatic gearbox , that would be the best. Also, this gearbox only has one reverse gear, which is definitely not enough in combat. It would be even better if there were as many reverse gears as forward gears, and the reverse speed was as fast as the forward speed. .” Zhang Feng spoke professionally, and Ajielina, who was in charge of the translation, had a hard time translating.

automatic transmission?Also reverse gear is as fast as forward gear?If Kartsev hadn't seen that the other party was a man with great military talent in Iraq, he would have wanted to yell, what's the use of those flashy things?Are tankers that lazy?Changing gears can kill him?What do you want to reverse gear so fast?For the convenience of escaping from the battlefield?

Looking at the other party's expression, Zhang Feng knew that these concepts would not be accepted by Soviet tank designers at this time. It seems that if he really wanted to, he had to start from the West. Soviet engines plus Western ones Gearbox, is this combination okay?

"Comrade Qusay, our tank soldiers don't need that kind of gearbox. Our tanks are for combat, not for enjoyment," Kartsev said.

I know that you don't pay attention to ergonomics, and let the soldiers fight while enjoying it. That is the most perfect way. In the weather in the Middle East, adding a high-power air conditioner to the tank is a good way.However, Zhang Feng swallowed this sentence in his stomach. If he said it, this old-fashioned Soviet man might really blow his beard and stare.

"That's right, the T-72 tank is able to stand out from the crowd in the Middle East, and your design bureau is the most credited." Zhang Feng said.

Now this Soviet man can't be offended. Although he has retired, he still has a great influence on this place, so Zhang Feng naturally flattered him a few times.

Sure enough, Kartsev's mood immediately became better. T-72 was the last project in his tank design career, and it was also the most proud project. Although he did not completely defeat the Morozov Design Bureau, he also let the next Tagil design The situation has undergone earth-shaking changes.

"The training of your country's armored forces is also the best." Kartsev said.

train?Zhang Feng thought to himself, if he hadn't asked Ali from his father, how could this kind of tank, which is regarded as a treasure by his father, be on the battlefield?

Going forward, the chassis will start to install the turret. The tank is composed of these two parts. The huge crane will accurately buckle the installed turret weighing more than ten tons to the chassis below, unless it is an overhaul. , otherwise, these two things will never be separated.

The turret of the T-72 is cast, and its shape is relatively smooth. Although it has obtained a good bullet-avoiding effect, the cast turret is relatively small, and the personnel staying in it is very aggrieved. Compared with the western welded turret, each There are advantages and disadvantages. Zhang Feng is already imagining what it would be like if a welded turret was replaced on this tank chassis.

After visiting the production line, they came to Nizhny Tagil Design Bureau.

At this time, the chief designer of the Nizhny Tagil Design Bureau was Kartsev's old partner for decades, a classmate and friend of the Armored Forces Academy, Venedi Kotov.

In the conference room of the Design Bureau, Zhang Feng was once again welcomed by the staff of the Design Bureau.

"This is a small gift for everyone. Thank you for developing a tank that beats Khomeini's ass hard." Zhang Feng said, waving to the secretary behind him.

The secretary had been carrying a small box in his hand, and when he opened it this time, it turned out to be pieces of famous Swiss watches!

Kartsev and Venedi Kotov looked at each other, this was the first time this happened.

If the two of them didn't reach out, the designers below didn't dare to do it.

"Comrade Qusay, let's avoid this." Kartsev said, "We have discipline. We can't accept such things."

Zhang Feng smiled and said: "I was wrong just now. These are not for you, but for your family members. When you designed the T-72 tank for the great Soviet in the design bureau, you didn't care about it." Shang family, this kind of spirit is admirable, and your family members support your work so much, I am even more touched, this is a little care for your family members, shouldn’t it be considered a violation of discipline?”

When Zhang Feng said this, the other party immediately felt relieved. According to the discipline, they were not allowed to collect things by themselves. However, this was a little affection from the other party for his family, and it had nothing to do with his accepting bribes. Besides, it was just a watch.

Kartsev took the lead, and everyone picked up a watch. Kartsev saw that the other party was really generous. This watch was worth at least a few hundred dollars.

"After the production line is installed, I want to hire a designer from your design bureau to be responsible for maintaining the operation of the entire production line." Zhang Feng continued.

Chapter 342 Northern Military Region, Prepare to Fight!

According to the practice of the Soviet Union, when exporting weapons, they always want to attach some conditions. For example, the MiG-25 exported to Iraq has entered a large number of Soviet consultants together, and in this way, they exert influence.

However, things like the export production line are different, especially some T-72 tanks have been exported to Iraq, so Iraq does not need Soviet consultants to guide them in the use of tanks, and the production line definitely needs Soviet experts. Guided.

Under such circumstances, Zhang Feng proposed that hiring a designer from them is very reasonable in principle.

However, there are also some problems, because if you just assist them in managing the production line, you don't need people like designers at all.

Zhang Feng naturally has his own intentions. There are almost no tank design talents in Iraq. The only thing he can do is to introduce someone who understands the entire T-72 structure from the Soviet Union. When he arrived in Iraq, he was won over. After that, it was possible to improve the T-72.

As for how to get this person to come, Zhang Feng is very confident, because history will give him a great chance, and in a few years, he will get more people to come.

The introduction of the tank production line is only the first step. Next, on the basis of the introduced project, other products will be produced. Also, on the basis of this project, Iraq's own talents will be cultivated, so that Iraq I have the ability to develop new tanks. Although this road is long, we must go on firmly.

These Soviet designers were also tempted, because they knew that in the country, only a fixed salary was available, but when they arrived in Iraq, not only could they get a salary in the country, but Iraq would also give an extra salary, which was more expensive than his salary. The base salary is even higher. (In the later period, after receiving the transfer order to return to China, many Soviet personnel responsible for maintaining the MiG-25 were unwilling to leave, and some even stayed in Iraq altogether.) However, I would love to visit Iraq," Kartsev said.

Zhang Feng felt happy for a while, this old guy seems to be old-hearted!

"Thank you very much for your support to Iraq. On behalf of Iraq, I would like to thank the great Soviet for its selfless assistance!" Zhang Feng said.

Zhang Feng couldn't believe his luck. The former chief designer of T-72 was recruited so easily by him?With this old designer, all technical problems are not a problem. Then hire him to give lectures to the technical staff, and cultivate some talents from his own staff. In Zhang Feng's brain, thinking is beating rapidly.

Kartsev had a wonderful experience: He graduated from the Soviet Tank School with honors in 1942. At this time, World War II was still going on. He served as a tank mechanic on the front line. After the war, Kartsev went to study again. The Academy of Armored Forces continued to graduate with excellent grades. In 1949, he was assigned to work at the Nizhny Tagil Factory. With strong working ability and excellent grades, he was quickly appreciated by everyone.In just 4 years, he crossed several positions and became the chief designer. Moreover, this person did not have a good relationship with the party representative of the design bureau, but he was not purged, because his work ability is very strong !

Although Kartsev retired from the position of chief designer, he is still in good health and full of energy. Speaking of the guy, he thought it would be nice to go to Iraq for a walk, so he proposed to go. For him, money was second.

The other designers of the design bureau can't say anything more, who can compete with this former chief designer?

In the next few years, the cheap and old Kartsev almost devoted himself to the research and development of Iraqi tanks, because he finally found what he dreamed of: the most powerful tank that can defeat all tanks in the world. tank!Moreover, he helped the Iraqis to train the entire tank design team.

... After all the parts were transported away, Cooper looked at Muhammad who came to meet him, and suddenly had an ominous feeling in his heart.

"Dear brother." Cooper said: "Now that the weapons have been delivered to you, it's time for the hijackers to release the hostages, right?"

"Our people are currently having difficult conversations with the hijackers, but no progress has been made," Mohamed said. ?How can you do this!Cooper has a feeling of being fooled. The hijackers and you are all in the same group. Does this kind of thing need to be said?If this transaction fails, Cooper knows that his business in the Middle East will never be carried out in the future, and the Israelis will never let him go.

"However, the weapons have been given to you, so you can't just keep your word!" Cowper said.

If he was negotiating with other militants and was teased by the other party in this way, Cooper would never let the other party go. If he can smuggle arms, which one is easy to deal with?

However, he lost his temper when he traded with the Iranian government. No matter how powerful he is, he is no match for the other party's government. In the previous transactions, both sides were very friendly. What's going on this time?