Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Even a small seat has a lot of attention to detail.

Common seats are fixed to the vehicle body, which is the strongest and most secure. In the event of an accident like a car crash, as long as you wear your seatbelt, nothing major will happen.

However, this type of seat also means that it will transmit the vibrations from the vehicle body. The vibration of the engine is one thing, but if it's the vibration of a landmine explosion, the body will definitely not be able to handle it.

At this time, a suspended seat is needed.

As the name suggests, the seat is not connected to the vehicle body from below, but suspended from the top, like a hoist.

The first to use this type of seat was the tank.

Western tanks all have吊篮(diàolán, hanging basket). There is a circular basket under the turret. When the turret rotates, the hanging basket rotates with it, so that the person sitting in the hanging basket can rotate with it.

However, this structure wastes space. The old 毛子(Máozi, Russians) didn't like it. The old 毛子(Máozi, Russians)' tanks didn't have a hanging basket, just a cockpit cover. So, when the turret rotates, what happens to the people inside?

The commander and gunner don't have to worry. They are sitting on吊椅(diàoyǐ, hanging chair), which are directly hung on the turret, just like two swings. In this way, when the turret rotates, the two of them rotate with it.

It's just hard for the loader. The loader is standing on the bottom of the vehicle. When the turret rotates, he flings his feet and runs with it. Whichever way the turret turns, he runs in that direction. Not only does he have to run, but he also has to load shells. It's definitely a job that requires both physical and mental strength. If something goes wrong, being hit by the rotating internal device of the turret is a minor matter. If the shell he's holding falls, his foot will definitely suffer a comminuted fracture.

Later, the吊椅(diàoyǐ, hanging chair) extended to infantry fighting vehicles. This is mainly for the turret. You can look at the BTR armored vehicles. The gunner and commander are sitting on吊椅(diàoyǐ, hanging chair).

As for having the members sit on吊椅(diàoyǐ, hanging chair) for mine protection, this is a completely new idea. Only Qin Yang has proposed it first!

Everyone listened to Qin Yang's introduction with great interest.

"We want to put two rows of seats in the back. These two rows of seats are placed next to the side walls of the vehicle. In this way, people can sit face to face. At the top of the side wall, a rod is pulled across, and then each row has four吊椅(diàoyǐ, hanging chair) that can be hung on this rod. This吊椅(diàoyǐ, hanging chair) should not only have cushions, but also add soft shock-absorbing materials to the head and back, so that the impact of the explosion cannot be transmitted to the occupants through the vehicle body, maximizing their safety, and also increasing the comfort of the ride."

Like a hammock, hanging from the roof of the car, this kind of吊椅(diàoyǐ, hanging chair) has never been heard of before, but this design can indeed improve mine protection capabilities.

Wait, something doesn't seem right?

"President Qin, if it is designed this way, then the back is all backrests, and there are no firing ports!"

Infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers are different!

The old Type 63 armored personnel carrier was only responsible for transporting members to the battlefield, and the members had to get out of the vehicle to fight. Infantry fighting vehicles need to be able to fight in the vehicle. Therefore, there are many differences between infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers. For example, opening firing ports on the side allows soldiers to fight inside the vehicle. In order to meet this need, many rifles can fold their stocks, or directly use bullpup rifles.

Now, the backrest blocks the firing port, and they are sitting on摇摇晃晃(yáoyáohuànghuàng, wobbly)吊椅(diàoyǐ, hanging chair), with no rigid connection, how can they fight in the vehicle?

Qin Yang shook his head: "The infantry fighting vehicle allows soldiers to fight in the vehicle through the firing port, which is actually a pseudo-proposition. What can you see through such a small firing port? If you want to fight, just stick out half of your body and fight outside."

The firing ports of infantry fighting vehicles are very small, and the field of view is very small. Often, just as you see the target, the target嗖(sōu, whoosh) leaves because the car is moving, and there is no possibility of shooting at all.

If you want to shoot, it is better to stick out half of your body, so that the field of view will be immediately widened.

"But that's dangerous."

"Soldiers fighting in war, how can they be afraid of risks, especially infantry. Besides, when fighting in the vehicle, you can carry our protective gear, with bulletproof helmets and bulletproof vests, the safety is still very high."

Look at the Americans going out on patrol, isn't there also a machine gunner sitting on the Humvee? He is the best target for enemy snipers. Can they not go out because it is dangerous?

Of course not!

They have to go out, and they have to go out even if it's dangerous!

Exposing half of your body is safer than being completely outside.

"Our seats can be folded. They can be sat on when they are lowered, and they can be folded up so that you can stand and stick your head out. Two hatches can be arranged in the back, mainly for shooting at enemies in the back and on the sides. There is a turret in the front, which is still very safe. By the way, two people can also sit in front of the turret. The driver is on the left front, and the squad leader can sit behind the driver."

The engine is on the right side, and people sit in the space on the left. The driver must be sitting in the front, but there is still space behind the driver. This space is most suitable for arranging the commander. There are hatches on the top. When needed, the commander can also stick his head out. Of course, at this time, you have to be careful of the turret behind you. The gun barrel may knock the commander's head.

"Yes, President Qin, you said before that you planned to install a 30mm automatic cannon, just install the automatic cannon and let us have an eye-opener."

The weapons used by infantry fighting vehicles are also particular. The old 毛子(Máozi, Russians) used a 73mm low-pressure smoothbore gun. Although the power of the shells is great, the range is short, and the rate of fire is slow. The support effect for infantry is not very good, while the West uses small-caliber rapid-fire guns with a caliber of 25 or 30 mm. Although the power is not great, the rate of fire is fast, especially for dealing with rushing infantry, they can quickly sweep past and blow them all up.

Qin Yang originally planned to install a 30mm automatic cannon, and everyone remembers it.

"Well, let's also install our tank's下反式(xiàfǎnshì, reverse-action) fire control system, so that our大八轮(dàbā lún, eight-wheeled vehicle) also has the ability to shoot while moving," Qin Yang said.

The ability to shoot while moving is essential. After all, the vehicle cannot stop on the battlefield, otherwise it will be a living target. When the vehicle is bumpy while moving, the sight shakes, and it must be stabilized before firing.

Fortunately, advanced fire control has been achieved on tanks, which can be completely transplanted, but... will it be a bit extravagant?