Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

"This tank looks pretty good!" Old Huang nodded with satisfaction: "We didn't realize that President Qin is not only an excellent researcher but also an experienced driver!"

"Well, I am indeed an experienced driver. I'm very good at driving," Qin Yang said, glancing at Nie Xiaoqian in the back of the crowd. When it comes to my driving skills, my wife knows best!

"I can't restrain myself anymore. I want to go up and try it out," Old Huang said eagerly.

"Old Huang, you'd better not go up. It's too bumpy." Wang Lin, who had just finished vomiting, raised his head with difficulty. After saying these words, he felt uncomfortable in his stomach again, so he continued to squat down and retch.

"Don't worry, Old Huang. I guarantee a smooth ride. We just need a gunner," Qin Yang assured on the spot.

Chen Cheng in the crowd raised his right hand: "I'll do it! I'll be the gunner!"

The turret of this tank is the same as the Type 85, and the fire control system is no different. Therefore, Chen Cheng can fully utilize his previous experience to fire the gun.

"Old Chen, the main purpose of this test drive is to test the maneuverability. There are no shells inside," Old Zhu said.

"No shells? That's okay, I'll just go up and have some fun."

The last test drive is still vivid in his mind. Chen Cheng's hands have been itching for a long time. Now that he has the opportunity, of course, he wants to try it out.

The two got into the tank, prepared themselves, and Qin Yang started it again. Sure enough, this time it was very smooth. Accelerate, shift gears, and accelerate again!

Old Huang sat in the back, watching the outside world with great interest through the observation and aiming device: "That's right, this tank is very comfortable to sit in. I really don't know what's wrong with Old Wang. He shouldn't be vomiting."

If Wang Lin below heard this, he would definitely be teary-eyed. Qin Yang, this experienced driver, knows how to treat people differently!

After driving around, Old Huang got out of the tank and nodded with satisfaction: "Not bad, not bad at all. Next, drive it to the foot of the Yanshan Mountains west of our capital, and let our old leaders take a look!"

"Yes, we guarantee to complete the mission!" Everyone was very excited.

The prototype vehicle has already been produced. They want to use it to present a gift to the motherland and the people, and a gift to the old leaders!

Near the capital, at the foot of the Yanshan Mountains.

This is the western gateway of the motherland, where tank units are stationed. Some army equipment displays that need to be observed by the leaders of the capital are often held here. The commander of the unit, Jiang Zhenguo, is also frequently exposed to advanced weapons and equipment.

But it was really the first time he had seen a domestically produced third-generation tank! He looked at the tank in front of him, his eyes widened in surprise.

Secretary Song, who was following behind, frowned slightly when he saw this situation, but said nothing.

"Well, President Qin, I heard that with your help, the third-generation tank was launched at the fastest speed. You are a rising star in our military industry," the old leader said.

"No, no, they are all exaggerating." Qin Yang showed an unprecedented modesty: "The main reason why this tank can be built so quickly is the close cooperation of all the technical personnel of the 201 Institute and the worker team of the 617 Factory under the leadership of Old Zhu. My personal achievements are nothing."

"Oh, that's not like you," the old leader said with a smile.

"I wouldn't dare to be presumptuous in front of you."

"Old Zhu, you've worked hard. Tell me about this tank." The old leader looked at the tank, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Okay, let's start with the weapons. Our tank uses our independently developed 125mm tank gun, equipped with our independently developed automatic loader. The theoretical rate of fire is ten rounds per minute. Using our latest armor-piercing projectiles, the penetration depth can reach 500mm at a distance of 2000 meters."

When comparing them, the 120 smoothbore used all its strength to achieve a penetration depth of 430mm. The 125 smoothbore casually achieved a penetration depth of 420mm. Considering the potential, the military finally chose the 125mm caliber. Facts have proved that it was not wrong. In just the past two years, with the development of propellant technology, the penetration depth has reached 500mm without changing the warhead, while the 120 smoothbore can never do this, because the gun barrel cannot withstand such a high chamber pressure.

"What is the frontal armor thickness of the Soviet T-72 tank?" the old leader asked.

"According to the information currently available, the frontal armor thickness will not exceed 300mm. Our 105mm gun can easily penetrate it. Our 125mm tank gun can not only penetrate the T-72 from the front, but also shoot it out from the back, piercing their tanks through and through."

"Good!" The old leader was very satisfied: "This is a tank that gives courage to us Orientals!"

Everyone's hearts were filled with excitement. That's right, this is a tank that gives courage to the people of the motherland. With it, we are no longer afraid of any land weapons!

Just hearing the firepower data, everyone was already very satisfied. Tank, firepower is king!

"I heard that the Type 85 tank developed for Old Ba also uses this turret?" a leader said: "Will this lead to the leakage of our weapon performance?"

"Of course not." Qin Yang shook his head: "The tank gun is only the foundation, the shells are the key. The shells we export to Old Ba are definitely one level lower than those we use ourselves."

The leader nodded and put down the burden in his heart.

After a static observation, the performance officially began.

The roar of the engine sounded, and the third-generation tank went full throttle, heading towards the hillside of the firing range. The engine kept emitting bursts of black smoke, with full momentum.

"If it were our previous 59 tank, it would have stopped in the middle of the hillside due to insufficient power. Now it still has speed and can continue to climb. It has plenty of power," Jiang Zhenguo said with emotion.

"That's for sure. The 59 tank can't keep up with our third-generation tank whether it's on a flat road or uphill. It's about the same downhill, after all, it's just a matter of who's braver," Qin Yang said.

"Then it's even worse downhill. The driver who drives the tank well must be even braver."

Everyone laughed, with pride in their laughter. Their tank is the most powerful!

Just in the midst of laughter, someone came over: "President Qin, there's a telegram from the tank factory, specifically for you."

Tank factory? I just came back, what could be the matter?

Qin Yang curiously picked it up and looked at it: Old Ba wants the Type 85 tank prototype? Why are they in such a hurry? Didn't we agree on half a year?

"They really have no patience, but if they want it, they can have it. What does it have to do with me? Why do they want me to go!" Qin Yang was a little helpless.