hunter commando

Chapter 1381 The Thoughts of the Armored Brigadier

The convoy sped along the mountain road, kicking up clouds of dust.

To be precise, there are very few non-paved roads in all parts of the country. The village-to-village project has been fully rolled out for so many years, and hardening has been very solid. There are almost no roads that exist on the traffic map. Unpaved roads.

But in Guangxi, especially in the area where heavy troops are stationed, there are quite a few unpaved roads.There are no hardened roads that can withstand the long-term crushing of more than 50 tons of tanks.

Hard-core off-road vehicles have given full play to their advantages on such roads, galloping forward on flat ground and maintaining a relatively stable body posture, thanks to the long-travel suspension system.

In the car, Chen Tashan was reporting.

"Old leader, you also know that the first mass-produced 99 tanks in 99 had many problems. At that time, only a small amount of test troops were actually equipped with them." Chen Tashan said, "The models that were installed on a large scale were actually modified 99 tanks. , solved many problems, especially the engine. At that time, a thousand-horsepower engine was used, which was much better than the original model. Later, improvements were made on this basis, forming the [-]G we use now. Changes The range is even greater, and it is replaced with a high-power engine of [-] horsepower, and the maneuverability has been improved to a higher level."

Chen Tashan paused and said, "So, our 707 Brigade has the most complete experience in using it. We have used it from the original 99 to the latest 99G. This experience is unmatched by other troops."

Li Mu glanced at him and asked, "Do you still have a lot of early model 96 tanks?"

"Uh, yes, there are two more battalions." Chen Tashan nodded and admitted.

The Type 96 is actually the Type 88C, which is the final model of the Army's second-generation main battle tank, including the later improved models.

The 96 series main battle tanks are the most proficient among the army's active main battle tanks. Because the purchase price is cheap, the unit price of the 99G is too high, so a high-low combination style is formed.According to understanding, the unit price of 96 tanks does not exceed 2000 million.

The unit price of the M-10 of the Red Star Factory, compared with the M-11 tank of the Yanguo No. 3000 Machinery Factory, has a price difference of [-] million yuan.It can be seen that the debate was intense, and the appropriations committee's fierce reaction was understandable.

The 96 tank is our army's first main battle tank to use a 125mm smoothbore gun. The 80, 88A, and 88B before it all used 108mm rifled guns.However, the early model 96 tank used an engine with only 50 horsepower, so that the maximum road speed was only more than 96 kilometers per hour, while the last modified [-] tank already used an engine with [-] horsepower, and was maneuverable Ability has improved tremendously.

"Old leader, the reason why the 707 Brigade still retains two battalions of the early model Type 96 to this day is because the combat direction and battlefield environment faced by the 707 Brigade are relatively special."

Chen Tashan explained, "The early model 96 tank has a total combat weight of only forty tons, which is only five or six tons heavier than the previously used 58 tank. Its armor protection capability is much stronger, and it is very suitable for use in tropical rainforests, tropical hills and other terrains. Fight."

Smiling, Chen Tashan said, "Old leader, if the previous joint anti-drug operations were not to test the actual combat capabilities of the 99G, the two battalions of 96 tanks that would be strengthened for the joint anti-drug force would not be heavier ones. 99G.”

Li Mu chuckled, "But facts show that 99G is also capable of fighting in tropical rainforests."

"It's still too heavy." Chen Tashan shook his head and said.

In terms of the use of armored forces, he has more say than Li Mu and has specialization in the art.Why are there still a large number of 59 tanks in the entire western region? Is it because the Army has no money to replace them with new models? This problem will not exist after entering the 21st century. The fundamental reason is that the weight is lighter and the power system and suspension system have been replaced. After that, the maneuvers became more flexible and met the requirements of mountain operations.

Military Region B is equipped with a large number of 59 tanks. The powerful northwest army that once fought against Li Mu is equipped with Yishui's 59 tanks.The northwest region has a flat terrain, which should be a very suitable place for the use of main battle tanks and armored units. Why are medium tanks equipped?

Because they shoulder the mission of supporting operations in the Shannan area at any time.

The heavily armed troops in the central part of the country, with the support of a strong railway network, can rush westward in a very short period of time to support the operations in the Zhuzhou area.

The combat orientation and strategic tasks of each military region are different, which determines the inconsistency in the distribution of forces in each military region, including the differences in the weapons and equipment equipped.Specific to each unit, their weapons and equipment can be judged based on the terrain environment of the area where they are stationed and the imaginary enemies facing the outside world.

For example, there are a large number of amphibious operations troops in the southeastern coastal areas and southern coastal areas, and the purpose of the operations can be imagined.

A large number of heavily armed troops are mainly concentrated in the northern and northeastern regions, with the same obvious purpose - there is a polar bear lying in the north.

From the strength of the group armies under each military region, it can be seen that the focus of each military region is not necessarily the same.

For example, in the Fanzhou Military Region, even though there are vital areas such as the Mido City area, the group armies under its jurisdiction are only two group armies, and for a long time, both group armies were Category B compendium group armies.

The reason is that the focus of the Fanzhou Military Region is on the sea. The enemy will attack from the sea, and sea operations will bear the brunt. To put it bluntly, if the sea can block it for a period of time, the heavy troops in the central and northern parts can be reinforced.Therefore, the focus of construction was on the navy.

The combat direction of the 707 Brigade is Dongzhou. The terrain of Dongzhou is well known. Therefore, the lighter weight early model 96 tank is retained because of the requirements of the combat mission. It is not because there is no money to replace it with a new one.

It is precisely because of this that Li Mu is not very optimistic about whether the 707th Brigade can get the priority opportunity to replace the new generation of main battle tanks. He is implicitly reminding Chen Tashan not to have too high expectations.

Li Mu said, "No matter which option is chosen in the end, the total combat weight of the new main tank will reach sixty tons. Old Chen, I advise you not to have too high expectations."

Chen Tashan became a little depressed and sighed, "Yes, I know this too. But, old leader, the reorganization will begin soon. We don't know where the 707 Brigade will go. If it is transferred to other areas, it will be equipped with new main weapons." Doesn’t it make sense to fight tanks?”

Li Mu suddenly narrowed his eyes and smiled, and said, "Old Chen, what do you want to say? Before you say anything, let me tell you again, I am just the deputy director of the Equipment Research and Development Procurement Committee."

He made a pretty good guess.

With a mocking smile, Chen Tashan couldn't say anything behind.

It was obvious what Chen Tashan meant. Even Wang Guoqing could figure it out. Only Su Xiaobing was confused about what kind of riddle these two leaders were playing.

However, Li Mu and Chen Tashan did not continue the discussion and called it a day.

Note: What does Chen Tashan mean?It's a pity that I, Mr. Li, was not allowed to write it down clearly. Alas, the second camp group number is: 217848533. Fans with the rank of helmsman or above can apply to join the group.

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