The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 121 Is there air conditioning? (First order required)
Production workshop.

Liu Tao came here with a group of experts.

When they saw the self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, everyone couldn't help but show shock.

Just one look at it and you'll be attracted.

The appearance is really too high!
"Comrade Liu Tao, what about this paint scheme?" an expert couldn't help but ask.

"Dear experts, the paint on the turret and body of this self-propelled anti-aircraft gun is matte!" Liu Tao introduced.

"Frosted paint?"

The experts couldn't help but look at Liu Tao.

Liu Tao smiled and began to explain the unique matte paint.

The matte paint not only makes its appearance more refined, but also contains deep military design wisdom.

It is not just for the sake of adding beauty, but a wise move based on multiple considerations.

This matte texture design can not only effectively increase surface friction and improve the self-propelled anti-aircraft gun's ability to pass through complex terrain, but more importantly, it can reduce reflections and reduce the possibility of the tank being discovered by the enemy's infrared, optical and other detection methods, thereby improving the concealment and survivability of the self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.

He has always firmly believed that appearance is fighting power!

When everyone heard Liu Tao's explanation, they couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

This is like opening a window for everyone to see a new world.

At the same time, I secretly admire Liu Tao's innovative ability.

"Comrade Liu Tao, can we install larger anti-aircraft guns in the future instead of the two 35mm anti-aircraft guns installed now?" asked an expert.

The power of artillery is directly proportional to its caliber.

"I am currently developing a 70mm anti-aircraft gun. Once the 70mm anti-aircraft gun is successfully developed, its performance will not change much after it is installed!" Liu Tao said with a smile, "This big guy is not just a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. Later, it will be used as a third-generation tank with thicker armor and a 120mm smoothbore gun, or even a 140mm caliber smoothbore gun."

If it is just the current self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, the engine power does not need to reach 1500 horsepower, only 850 to 900 horsepower is enough!

Many experts felt a flash of excitement in their hearts.

The third-generation main battle tank is what everyone dreams of owning.

However, at a seminar a few years ago, a consensus had been reached that it was unrealistic to directly develop a third-generation main battle tank. The span was too long, and there were not enough talents and technical reserves. The more feasible option was to develop a second-generation main battle tank. Even if a second-generation main battle tank was to be developed, it would take ten or even twenty years.

And now, they saw hope from this self-propelled anti-aircraft gun!
Some people began to enter the cockpit and found that the cockpit space seemed much larger.

The steering wheel is an oval one, and the width is only about the width of a person's forearm. The gear lever is also much smaller, making it much easier to operate.

The parking lever is also small.

The cockpit of this self-propelled anti-aircraft gun is very modernized, and is similar to the automatic transmission of a small car thirty or forty years later. Even a novice who has never driven a tank can drive a tank with someone to guide him.

Experts who tried it themselves were amazed at the amazing automation of this self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. The steering wheel and automatic transmission made its handling more flexible and easy to learn, which is of great benefit for training vehicle commanders and can also exert greater power in combat.

Wang Baoguo was also very excited. He tried it himself and had a great time.

And when Liu Tao personally drove the Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, facing a 3-meter-wide trench in front of him, and flew directly across the trench at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour, a group of experts exclaimed.

When other experts opened the machine, they were very cautious because it was their first time.

But when Liu Tao drove it, it was completely different. Liu Tao was too familiar with it. The superior performance of the Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun was fully demonstrated in Liu Tao's hands.

Then all the experts couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Before coming, they were skeptical, and most of them were even skeptical.

But when everyone saw the prototype car, they were excited and thrilled, but also had a wry smile.

Does this still need acceptance? Does it still need review?

Facts speak louder than words!

The skills demonstrated by Liu Tao crushed them in all aspects. Are they qualified to be judges?

The only self-propelled anti-aircraft gun that has the "trinity" of firepower, firepower command and control, and power supply is the Type 80, except for the "Cheetah" self-propelled anti-aircraft gun!

"Director Liu, I would like to ask, why do we need to install air conditioners?" asked Mr. Zhu.

He discovered that the Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun actually had a refrigeration system.

This is simply outrageous!

Liu Tao explained: "In the summer, the cabin is too hot. Air conditioning can improve the cabin environment, making the armored soldiers more comfortable and more capable of performing combat operations."

"Moreover, the first export target for this self-propelled anti-aircraft gun is the Middle East. The temperature there is high, the oil-producing countries are extremely rich, and there is air conditioning in the cabin, so people are willing to buy it," said Liu Tao.

How did he snatch customers from Europe, America and the Soviet Union? Besides the high quality and low price of his products, it was because of his thoughtful consideration and good service.

Although it is just installing an air conditioner, it is definitely a groundbreaking feat in this era.

The experts looked at each other in bewilderment.

An expert frowned and said, "Armored soldiers didn't need a refrigeration system before. Isn't it redundant to build one now? It's such a waste!"

"It's not that we didn't need it before, but we didn't have the conditions or the technology, so the armored soldiers had to suffer." Liu Tao retorted, "Now that we have the conditions and the technology, why do we still let the armored soldiers suffer?"

"Technology is used to benefit mankind!" Liu Tao emphasized.

Liu Tao spent a lot of effort to master the armored vehicle air-conditioning technology. The air-conditioning technology is not only for armored vehicles, but also for the development of the civilian field of Panshan Machinery Factory.

Producing air conditioners is definitely a very good business.

"But if there is air conditioning, it will be an additional hidden danger." The expert frowned.

"Where is the hidden danger?" Liu Tao shook his head.

It’s just a matter of trade-offs!
There are four main reasons why tanks and armored vehicles are not equipped with air conditioners.

The first factor is space constraints. The tank cockpit is already small. If air conditioning is installed, the tank soldiers may have no place to step.

The second factor is that it is easy to expose yourself. In addition to generating cold air, air conditioners also generate heat, so they will increase the infrared characteristics of the tank. It should be noted that this is an era in which infrared weapons are very popular, so tanks equipped with air conditioners are easily discovered by the enemy's infrared detection equipment, and the consequences are disastrous.

The third factor is increased consumption. As long as the air conditioner is working, there will be consumption. If it uses the "east wind" of the tank engine to work, it will increase the burden on the tank. If an independent engine is installed for the air conditioner, it will further occupy the space of the tank, making the tank cockpit more crowded and caught in a dilemma.

The third factor is the limitation of vehicle air-conditioning technology. Currently, vehicle air-conditioning technology is limited and highly unstable, like a time bomb. The environment of tanks and armored vehicles is relatively harsh, and most of them are even in the wild. The vehicle air-conditioning may explode if not careful, which is undoubtedly fatal to tanks and armored vehicles.

(End of this chapter)