Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Plasma spraying technology was invented in the 1940s. The basic principle of this technology is very simple: heating powder particles and spraying molten or semi-molten droplets onto the surface of a substrate to form a metal coating.

However, the transition from theory to industrialization takes many years. This technology was not mature in the past, and material experts have been continuously improving related technologies. By the late 1970s, developed Western countries had improved this technology to low-pressure plasma spraying or vacuum plasma spraying, which greatly improved the quality of plasma-sprayed metal coatings, and it was considered truly mature.

This technology was quickly applied in large quantities, including in engines.

The principle of a piston engine is very simple: the piston moves back and forth in the cylinder, and the crankshaft connecting rod converts it into rotation. During this process, the cylinder wall and the piston will continuously rub against each other. The more the engine power is squeezed, the more severe the friction will be. The lifespan of a tank engine is five hundred hours, and after that time, it needs a major overhaul, mainly to replace the pistons and cylinder liners with brand new ones to continue grinding.

The plasma spraying process can spray molten powder of wear-resistant materials onto the pistons and cylinder liners at high speed, forming a dense plasma coating with high bonding strength. This improves the wear resistance. Originally, it would wear out after five hundred hours, but now it can be increased to two thousand hours, or even tens of thousands of hours.

Mulemania's industry is actually not very good, and basic research is even more lacking, so it is impossible to develop this advanced spraying technology. However, in the East, basic research has not lagged behind. Mr. Ding, Mr. Wang, and others have been researching this technology, and by the 1980s, these technologies had also matured.

"This tank is really good!" At this time, Mr. Huang had climbed out of the tank turret and praised the tank: With a three-person driving system, the inside of the turret is much more spacious!

If we could get one back to our country and copy the automatic loader on it, that would be great!

Mr. Zhu squatted next to the turret, looking at the scene inside. His heart was full of expectations. The third-generation tank he was about to develop must also reach this level!

As the sun set, the inspection of the day finally came to an end. The atmosphere in the hotel was friendly.

"Come, let's toast to our friendship!" Mr. Huang raised his glass: "We will never forget that after our motherland was founded, Mulemania was the third country to establish diplomatic relations with us. We will also not forget that at the United Nations conference, Mulemania was the proposing country that requested the restoration of our legitimate rights!"

Everyone raised their glasses: "To our friendship!"

The relationship between the two countries is really good. Even after the split with the Soviet Union, China still maintained good relations with Mulemania and has continued to do so until now. Otherwise, China would not have been allowed to observe their T-72 tanks.

"Mr. Huang, we have heard that your country has an advanced plasma spraying technology. I wonder... can you export it to us?" After drinking for a while, Macari opened his mouth.

Pa! A crisp sound rang out. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Qin Yang's hand on his face, muttering, "Alas, my mouth, I said something I shouldn't have said."

Nie Xiaoqian held back her laughter. The sound was very loud because when Qin Yang slapped his face with his right hand, he was slapping his butt with his left hand! The sound was coming from below.

"General Manager Qin, what's wrong? Mulemania is our good friend. Since they need it, why don't we..." According to the original plan, Mr. Huang began to play the double act with Qin Yang.

"Mr. Huang, you don't know, this technology is also newly developed by us and has world-leading levels. This technology is blocked by the West, it is our top secret technology and cannot be exported! I thought they had it too..." Qin Yang said: "I'm sorry, it's all my fault for talking too much. It's me who embarrassed the leaders and the Mulemanian friends. I, I'll punish myself with three cups."

After speaking, Qin Yang picked up a glass of wine and gulped it down.

This is the best wine produced in the Mulemanian Royal Winery, and it is not easy to drink it once! Of course, you have to drink a few more glasses.

Speaking of wine, people always think of France. In fact, Mulemania, which is at the same latitude as France, is also rich in wine. Using special oak and ancient technology, this wine is definitely a fine product.

However, good wine needs to be tasted, and drinking it like water now is a bit of a waste.

"Qin, don't be embarrassed, we know you didn't mean it." Macari said, "Can we negotiate what conditions your country needs to transfer this technology to us?"

"Alas, it's difficult. Unless, unless you use your T-72 tanks to exchange it. Five T-72 tanks to exchange for this technology is about the same value. But, how is this possible? Let's forget it!" Qin Yang said, shaking his head: "Besides, this tank was purchased from the old Maozi. If Mulemania gives the tank to us, Moscow will be unhappy."

After speaking, Qin Yang raised his head and poured the second glass into his mouth, and another sound rang out.

"Now that this batch of T-72 tanks is in our hands, we have the final say! We are not Moscow's puppets! We can use T-72 tanks to exchange for your plasma spraying technology!"

The speaker was Christian, the commander of the Mulemanian armored forces. The tanks were his, and he had the final say!

Mr. Zhu almost didn't hold his glass steady, and Mr. Huang was immediately overjoyed and continued, "General Manager Qin, we and Mulemania are friends. They have only purchased thirty in total. Even if this technology is very important to us, we can't ask for five. I think, let's just exchange two! I wonder what Mr. Christian thinks?"

Fluent translation came from Nie Xiaoqian's mouth. At this time, her heart was also shocked.

Qin Yang is too powerful, he has accurately guessed the thoughts of the Romanians! Using this plasma spraying technology as an exchange, he directly took two away from here!

For our side, even if it is one, it is very cost-effective!

"Mr. Huang, your country is indeed our best friend. Please rest assured, we will definitely choose the two tanks in the best condition to send to you, and we also hope that your country can hand over this technology to us as soon as possible."

"No problem, when we go back, your country can send people to the East with us." Mr. Huang said, "Come, let us raise our glasses again and wish our transaction a complete success."