Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Yang Ying fell into thought.

Qin Yang was right. So far, there wasn't a mature bustle-mounted autoloader in the world. After all, Westerners were generally tall and strong, and 120mm tank shells were nothing to them. Besides, their tanks were also very large, so there was no problem fitting three people inside the turret.

But the situation was different in China.

Currently, the mainstream tank designs in China were low-profile, which allowed for the smallest possible hit area and was suitable for the shorter tank crewmen they originally recruited. However, larger shells would cause the loader to be very strained. A fully automatic loader was certainly the most suitable, but there was no mature technology available! This semi-automatic loader solution seemed to be quite good, as it could solve many problems.

Qin Yang held his tea, leisurely savoring it. He was confident that he could get the other party to agree. After all, the Yang engineer in front of him was the designer of this semi-automatic loader!

Back then, the 120mm tank gun competition had failed, and the army had chosen the 125mm tank gun. However, the prototype gun that had already been developed couldn't be wasted. Therefore, it transformed into the weapon of the Type 89 self-propelled anti-tank gun, which also used this semi-automatic loader.

So, these inventions weren't a waste now.

"Engineer Qin, can I take a look at the autoloader you guys are imitating?" Yang Ying asked.

"Of course," Qin Yang nodded. "I'll take you to see it."

When they arrived at the workshop, Yang Ying saw a strange scene: a vehicle chassis welded from steel pipes, with four tires underneath. These tires were designed according to the tires of anti-aircraft guns, and could be flipped up when needed, so that the entire steel pipe chassis could be firmly propped on the ground.

It was in this stable state now.

On top of the steel pipe was a large two-layer turntable. Just by looking at this turntable, one could tell that it was imitating the T-72's autoloader. Above the turntable was the hoist, and in front of the hoist was the breech, but there was no gun barrel.

The entire device was not fixed on the vehicle chassis made of steel pipes, but was connected by some connecting rods and pulleys, as well as a motor to drive it. Therefore, when it was running, the entire autoloader was performing regular movements: moving back and forth, left and right, and vertically as a whole!

Yang Ying opened his eyes wide, watching all of this intently.

The two test technicians above were like sitting on a rocking car, their bodies shaking constantly, while also making various movements.

"Armor-piercing round, prepare to load!"

The turntable below started to rotate, and the appropriate ammunition was lifted up. The hoist swooshed, pushing the projectile in first. However, when pushing the propellant behind, the entire device suddenly accelerated and shook to the left. As a result, with a clang, the propellant fell from above!

"Stop, check the cause of the failure!"

After the device stopped, the two people above climbed out, and just happened to see Qin Yang and Yang Ying. They immediately shouted, "Reporting, Engineer Qin, we are conducting a test and have encountered the first round-dropping failure!"

"Okay, find the cause and then improve it!"

The older generation of military industrialists were always paying attention to the war, and were determined to provide the army with the most advanced equipment. Now, looking at what Qin Yang had created, Yang Ying was filled with emotion: what was revealed in this was infinite loyalty to the motherland. He had not misjudged Engineer Qin!

A very important factor in Qin Yang's research and development of equipment was that it must be mature and reliable. Therefore, Qin Yang would provide himself with that semi-automatic loader solution. It was really too difficult to achieve automatic loading.

"Of course, it's aiming at actual combat. Our equipment is going to the battlefield. Therefore, we must put reliability first. If the autoloader fails on the battlefield, then we R\u0026D personnel should all eat peanuts!"

"Engineer Qin, you're right! Equipment must prioritize reliability!" Yang Ying nodded. "I accept the semi-automatic loader solution you mentioned!"

"Well, when our technical level reaches a certain point in the future, we can use a fully automatic solution. There's no other way to do it now," Qin Yang nodded. "Now, shall we go grab something to eat?"

"Don't rush, Engineer Qin. I'm very curious, how does your autoloader solve the ammunition selection problem?"

Hearing his words, Xiao Wang, who had just come down, immediately blocked the ammunition selection device with his body, then lowered his head and pretended to study it.

"Factory Director Qin, the food in the cafeteria is ready. It will be cold if we don't go eat it soon. I have to have a few more drinks with Engineer Yang to express my apology," Zhang Chao had also returned, and immediately said when he saw this situation.

Everyone was preventing Yang Ying from seeing the autoloader. After all, there was Qin Yang's creativity inside!

"Engineer Qin, what does this mean?" Yang Ying reacted. "Are you afraid that I'll steal your technology? If you want to keep it secret, then forget it."

"Xiao Wang, move aside and let Engineer Yang take a look. We're all from the same system, all developing the most advanced weapons for the army. What are you blocking for?"

"Engineer Qin, there are our R\u0026D achievements in here!"

"That's right, Engineer Qin, how can the technology inside be seen by outsiders? Especially those who are in competition with us!"

Everyone looked at Yang Ying with contempt. No matter what kind of expert or professor you are, in short, it's not okay for you to come and steal our skills!

"You guys, how do I usually teach you?" Qin Yang looked at his loyal subordinates. "That's right, we and Factory 447 are in a competitive relationship, but what are we competing for? Is it to make more money for our factory? No, we are for the army, for the country! We are for the army to use more advanced weapons and equipment!"

These words caused a warm current to surge in Yang Ying's heart. He had not misjudged the person. Engineer Qin was so noble! He was simply the Bethune of the modern era.

"Why does a gun-making factory like ours want to make cannons? Isn't it just so that the army can use the most advanced tank guns? If the performance of Factory 447's tank gun is stronger than ours, then we will accept the loss wholeheartedly, and we will have to applaud and celebrate them. We give the army the most advanced tank through bidding! Now that a brother factory has encountered some difficulties, of course we have to lend a helping hand! Even if we are engaged in a market economy now, we are still brother factories!"

Zhang Chao looked at Qin Yang with surprise. How did he change his personality? He didn't say that before! Our competition is to be the leader in the industry! To make other military factories carry our shoes!

It seems that there must be a deeper meaning in this!

The hoist, the red one is the ammunition selection device.