Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Reversed it?

Everyone present was stunned.

They did take pictures, but the ammunition carousel of the autoloader was at the very bottom of the tank, so the photos weren't very detailed.

When they were installing it now, they were also predisposed to think they were right, especially since several screw positions lined up perfectly.

They subconsciously assumed they hadn't made a mistake.

Who would have thought they'd installed it backward!

"That's not right.

We've also analyzed it.

This autoloader loads in two stages, first pushing the projectile, then the propellant, so the projectile must be on top and the propellant below," a technician said.

"If it's reversed, then the upper layer of the carousel will be the propellant and the lower layer the projectile.

How would this autoloader work?"

"That's right, your consideration is correct, it must be the projectile first.

But, have you ever thought that when the hoist lifts the shell, it can first align the projectile with the bore.

After the projectile enters, the hoist lowers, and the propellant is inserted?"

A word to awaken the dreamer!

Although Old Zhu had experienced the T-72 tank last time, he hadn't fired it.

After all, a shell costs tens of thousands, and they couldn't even bear to use practice rounds.

They hadn't seen how the autoloader loaded.

Now, Old Zhu and the others reacted and became curious: "Engineer Qin, how did you know?"

"Of course, I heard it from others, I haven't seen it either.

Finally installed!

Everyone looked at this big guy and started discussing it.

"This two-stage push seems a bit troublesome," a technician said.

"That's right, the loading time is also longer," another person said.

"If you want a one-stage load, then this autoloader needs to be improved," Qin Yang said.

"The propellant should be placed vertically, and the projectile horizontally at the bottom, forming an L-shaped structure.

After lifting it up, everything will be level, and one push will do it."

"Engineer Qin is amazing!

You're right!

Can we modify the autoloader to be like that?"

Of course not!

The principle Qin Yang described is exactly the principle of the T-64 tank's autoloader.

It has a fast loading speed and a simple structure, but it also has shortcomings: the vertically placed propellant blocks the commander and gunner's outer ring, making it impossible for them to get to the front.

At the same time, the higher position of the propellant also increases the risk of deflagration.

The T-72's double-row autoloader was developed to solve the T-64 autoloader's defects.

Although the rate of fire is reduced, it is safer!

At this time, Qin Yang was just casually giving pointers.

Hearing everyone say this, he smiled: "You want to run before you've learned to walk?

First, copy this autoloader!"

"That's right, we need to copy this autoloader first!" Old Zhu nodded and said: "However, this thing is not simple.

It not only has a mechanical structure but also an electrical control structure, and it must be reliable, with the failure rate maintained at a low level.

We haven't developed an autoloader before, this is a huge challenge!"

The autoloader not only has to lift the ammunition and load it into the bore, but it also has to select and identify the type of ammunition.

Each operation must not fail.

If you're waiting to fire on the battlefield and find that you can't load, people will die.

Looking at everyone's serious expressions, Qin Yang smiled: "Old Zhu, how about giving this work to our Capital Farm Tool Factory?"

"You?" Old Zhu looked at Qin Yang in surprise: "Engineer Qin, I know you are very capable and have in-depth research on tank armor-piercing rounds, but, this…"

"What, are you worried that we can't do it?

We will not only survey and copy but also improve and enhance it."

"Didn't you just say to copy it first?

How are you improving and enhancing it again?" Old Zhu was even more surprised.

"I said to copy the two-stage ammunition type first, not the L-shaped one-stage loading type.

However, this two-stage ammunition loader also has some defects.

For example, its actuators are all hydraulically driven, which is not reliable.

We will change it to electromechanical drive to reduce its failure rate and control the failure rate of thousands of loading tests to single digits."

What Qin Yang said, of course, was the autoloader used by the domestic 99 tank.

Although it was copied from the old Maozi's T-72 tank's autoloader, it is better than the original.

Changing from hydraulic drive to electromechanical drive greatly increased reliability.

For Qin Yang, a military industry expert, such a transformation was easy.

It has to be said that Qin Yang made a lot of sense.

Old Zhu was about to nod when roars came from outside in the howling wind.

"Qin Yang, come out!"

"Qin Yang, you are a big liar!"

"Qin Yang, don't pretend to be a turtle, come out if you have the guts!"

"Old Zhu, there is a group of people outside who know that Engineer Qin is here with us.

They insist on coming in to argue with Engineer Qin.

The guards at the door didn't let them in, so they are cursing outside."

At this moment, a person ran over in a hurry.

"Good, these people are really brave, daring to scold me, the general manager of Fangbei Industrial Company, huh, who are they?

They really don't know how to write the word 'death'!" Qin Yang's mouth made a sound, and although he was young, everyone felt the coldness in his words.

"It's from Institute 208."

From Institute 208?

Qin Yang immediately understood: "Just for a broken gun, they came to slander me like this, see if I don't beat them to the ground…"

"Engineer Qin, why bother with these people's foul language?

I'll call the security department and drive them away," Old Zhu said.

If Qin Yang really went out, it was not certain who would beat whom, after all, two fists are no match for four hands!

Moreover, Old Zhu also knew about the recent events.

Originally, Institute 208 was actively developing a small-caliber gun family, using a high-end bullpup layout.

They even lowered their posture and went to the Capital Farm Tool Factory.

At that time, the atmosphere was harmonious, but a few days later, the leaders went to the Capital Farm Tool Factory to inspect the development of the 5.8mm universal bullet, and the Capital Farm Tool Factory took out an advanced automatic rifle!

This behavior immediately caused an uproar at Institute 208.

These people immediately wanted to run to the Capital Farm Tool Factory to argue, but Qin Yang ran fast, and Old Duo stopped them, so these people didn't have a chance.

Now that Qin Yang is back, they got the news and couldn't hold back any longer.

They came to Huai Shuling to argue with Qin Yang, not the Capital Farm Tool Factory, and Qin Yang was alone.

"No need, this is a matter between me and them, you at Institute 201 should not interfere," Qin Yang said, thinking of something: "Forget it, I am the general manager of Fangbei Industrial Company, a big shot, I won't bother with these small fries.

By the way, Old Zhu, is the 1224 tank prototype still here?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"I want to take a look, can I modify it on that prototype first?"

"Of course, no problem.

It's in Warehouse No. 3, I'll take you there."

"No need, you guys continue to study here, I'll go take a look alone.

If we can copy it, we'll install it on that car first to try it out, I'll see if the turret ring is big enough, I'll be back soon."

Autoloader principle diagram