Chapter 1164: A natural failure

"Comrade Xiao Tan has just arrived, and I don’t know much about the situation. Or, Lao Fang, would you tell him what happened first?" After a short episode, the meeting continued. Li Liqing first named one of you. Let him take on the task of explaining the general situation to Tan Zhenhua.
Following his roll call, one stood up in the conference room. This person was about 50 years old and had a kind-faced face. He had a temperament similar to Tan Zhenhua's father, Tan Ming. At first glance, he was an academic figure who had been immersed in scientific research for a long time.
"Then I will give a brief introduction." The person said: "Comrade Xiao Tan, I will introduce myself first. My name is Fang Weixian. I work in 5070 and I have been engaged in overall research on tanks."
Tan Zhenhua quickly stood up and said, "Good job, I don't know anything about tanks. I have to ask you to literate me first. I will trouble you."
Fang Weixian was obviously satisfied with the young man's humble attitude, and said humbly: "No trouble, no trouble, that is, just a few words, Comrade Xiao Tan, you are welcome."
When Tan Zhenhua sat down again, Fang Weixian continued to speak:
The tank is a continuation of the army’s mechanized thinking. The ability to project firepower, survivability, and mobility gradually replaced artillery and became the most important weaponry of the army, so it deserves the title of "King of Land Warfare"."
These few words summarized the status of tanks in modern wars concisely and concisely, and were recognized by everyone present. Tan Zhenhua saw that many people nodded slightly.
Fang Weixian continued: "The three major advantages of the tank are the so-called "firepower delivery system", "defense system" and "travel mechanism". These are the three core systems that make up a tank. Simply point it. In other words, it is what we often call the "three big tanks" in the industry-tank guns, armor and power packs."
Following Fang Weixian’s introduction, Tan Zhenhua quickly established some basic common sense of tanks-to be honest, although in the last time and space, he himself was a practitioner in the military industry, and he was very concerned about the development and development of the national military equipment field. He claims to be a "pseudo army fan", but like most "pseudo army fans", they are more concerned about the dazzling and beautiful air and naval armies. What are the "J-16", "J-20", "052", "055", and "002" are as precious as many families. The projects that he has participated in are more dealing with the two militaries, and even served as the chief designer of a certain sub-system of the naval "Sea Star" radar. The "Tutu" Army has very limited knowledge. Apart from knowing the names of some equipment, it is rare to care about its latest equipment developments, not to mention in-depth study of the core subsystem of a tank.
"Our tank business in China started with the imitation of Soviet Russian T-54 tanks. The "Type 59" model is familiar to everyone. The nickname of "5 pairs of wheels" has long been known to everyone, so I won't introduce more. In the era when my country introduced this type of tank, it should be said that at that time, the "Type 59" was one of the most advanced medium-sized tanks in the world. Its successful introduction made the tank equipment technology level of my country's armored forces synchronized with the world for the first time."
Fang Weixian’s words caused a few chuckles. "Five pairs of wheels" is one of China’s housekeepers’ magic weapons. Since its finalization in 1959, it was once the backbone and reliable partner of China’s armored forces, and this old product is also in China. He continued his own life in the
reform and reform
of the land. Until 2017, when Tan Zhenhua was reborn, he still served firmly in some of China’s second-line troops and continued to write his own legend. Some forum netizens even bet that they can watch it in the rest of their lives. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of this cargo...
"However, with the development of the times, countries have successively developed and equipped more newer models of tanks. These second and even third-generation main battle tanks have made breakthroughs in the three core indicators of firepower, mobility, and protection. Compared with the improvement of sex, our "59 type" has become increasingly unable to meet the actual needs of confrontation."
With the phrase "but", Fang Weixian's turning point came as scheduled: "For this reason, under the leadership of the current Ministry of Weaponry Industry of the Old Fifth Machine Ministry, we have successively developed some new models, among which the more prominent ones should be regarded as "69 type" and "Type 80", among which, the foreign trade modification of "Type 69", the "69II" tank has achieved a good international response. It has exported more than 3,200 vehicles to Dai, Pakistan, and Ikra, earning money for the country. A large amount of foreign exchange, but the "80-type" export plan failed. Although from the perspective of research and development, the "80-type" is actually a model specially developed for export, but it is a pity that so far, we have not been able to obtain Any international orders."
Tan Zhenhua couldn't help but interrupted and asked: "Why is that?"
Fang Weixian replied: "We have also summarized this issue internally, and finally reached some conclusions. Among them are our own problems and the development of the international tank market."
Having said that, he paused for a while, sorted out his thoughts before continuing: "In short, since the early 1960s, Soviet Russia and Western countries have successively launched and equipped a new generation of main battle tanks. For example, Soviet Russia developed The T-64 type main battle tank of the West Hans State introduced the Leopard I type main battle tank, the M60 type equipped by the US Army, the AMX-30 type developed by Gaul, etc. The general feature of these tanks is that they are equipped with 105 mm The overall performance of the artillery of the above caliber and the more advanced computer fire control system is significantly better than that of our self-produced "59 type" medium tank, and it is also ahead of the "69II type" developed on its basis, but the lead is not very high. The price of our
69II
is quite low when participating in international competition. It is almost only one-third or less of the price of Western tanks. Therefore, for countries that urgently need a large number of tanks but are not well-funded Said it is very attractive."
Fang Weixian said a long time in one breath, feeling a bit dry, so he picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip, moistened his throat and continued: "And when our "80 style" is launched? Western Han Dynasty The "Leopard II" of Sri Lanka, the MIA1 "Abrams" of the United States, and the "Challenger" of Britain have all completed the research and development equipment, and the AMX-56 "Leclerc" of Gaul is about to complete the research and development. The standard third-generation main battle tank is usually equipped with artillery with a caliber of 120 mm or more and a high-horsepower engine. Its general weight of more than 50 tons also means that it is equipped with thicker armor, and it is based on the British "Jobham". The application of representative composite armor technology has greatly improved its battlefield survivability. Compared with the application of our latest scientific research results, the technical level of the "80" tank is greatly improved in terms of firepower, protection and mobility. Lagging behind these new main battle tanks, and even compared to their previous generation products, there are many shortcomings. What’s worse is that because the third generation tanks are successively in service in various leading countries, a large number of retired second generation tanks are very cheap. In order to sell the equipment that is outdated for them, some of them promised to further tap the potential of modernization and upgrade according to the needs of customers, and some even agreed to sell them together with the production line. The preferential measures are all very attractive to our original customer base, and also make us lose our original price advantage in the competition. Therefore, the "80 style" has naturally failed."
With Fang Weixian ruthlessly revealing the embarrassing situation that China's domestic tanks have fallen behind the international advanced level and cannot even compete with other people's eliminated products, the slightly relaxed atmosphere in the house gradually became serious.