Chapter 1166: Competitor

"Next, we further developed on the basis of "Storm 1", and the project code was "Storm 2"."
Fang Weixian continued: "This time there are many improvement projects, first of all the power system. In this "Storm 2" prototype, we used a new 588 kilowatt (800 horsepower) engine and "electronic control-hydraulic -A new power pack composed of "mechanical" semi-automatic gearboxes. This power system is the most powerful power pack that we can currently provide; the core of the firepower delivery system is a newly improved and developed type 83 tank gun. The 105mm caliber rifled tank gun, in order to adapt to this new gun, the turret seat was specially enlarged; for the first time, the newly developed "lower anti-image stabilization fire control system" was introduced, which made the "Storm 2" have a certain In terms of protection, on the basis of the welding turret, China’s first-generation composite armor was added to the upper and lower parts of the turret, which also made this "Storm 2" prototype combat complete It weighs 39.6 tons, but due to the increase in engine power, the power-to-weight ratio of the vehicle has reached 20 horsepower/ton, which is very close to the power-to-weight ratio of the international advanced third-generation main battle tank."
"It sounds very good?" Tan Zhenhua asked with some doubts: "Although I don't understand tanks, you can also draw conclusions from Fang Gong's introduction just now. At least, this "Storm 2" is compared to our previous ones. The "Type 59" or "Type 69" has been completely reborn. Although it may not be able to compete with the international mainstream third-generation main battle tanks, it is at least facing most of the second-generation tanks, that is, ours. The second-generation tanks that the major western industrial countries that customers like for dumping still have a competitive advantage? After all, there are not many countries that can afford or can buy "Abrams"? At least I think Pakistan is in It is impossible to obtain this tank in the short term."
"Abrams can't buy it, but the T-72 has already been bought." Li Liqing interjected: "According to the latest intelligence, India and Soviet Russia signed a large arms sale last year and will buy 1,200 vehicles. T-72, the first two regiments of 200 vehicles have been delivered recently."
It’s no wonder that Indy has already got the T-72. I think it doesn’t matter if I really plan to do another match with Pakistan, but with the temperament of this "third brother", I will definitely take it out to his rival. He showed off in front of Ba Tie, but what about the "poor boy" Ba Tie? They still have only the old-fashioned "59/69" from Huaxia. They are eager to get updated new tanks that can overwhelm Indy, which is realistic in terms of mood and strategic confrontation. Urgent needs.
This also shows that Pakistan Railways does need to obtain a tank that can compete with the Soviet-made T72 in a relatively short period of time, and because of the natural disadvantages in the number of equipment, Pakistan Railways must still hope that this new type of tank can be used Overwhelming T-72 in performance to make up for the lack of equipment.
"In other words, the Pakistan Railway requires a tank that can compete with Indy's T-72 in all aspects." Tan Zhenhua nodded and said, and they thought that our "Storm 2" was not good, right? "
"It's not completely impossible." Fang Weixian took the conversation and said: "Our "Storm 2" was recognized by the other party in some aspects when it was tested by the Pakistan Railway. Compared with competitors, there is a gap, so Pakistan and the railway are somewhat uncertain."
"Competitor? Who is it?"
"Who else? A U.S. native." Fang Weixian said helplessly: "Here I have to briefly introduce the situation-this has to start with a plan called "Hong"."
"Uh, "Red" plan?"

It’s not the
Red
plan, but the
Hong
plan, with the English letter
Hong.
Fang Weixian corrected:
This plan was jointly initiated by the U.S. and Dai to build on the metric M60A3 "Barton" tank. Upgraded and improved a moderately priced main battle tank that can compete with Soviet T-72 tanks. It was formally proposed and implemented in 1986. As the requirements of the Pakistan Railway are quite compatible with this "Hong" plan, the Americans It is also our toughest competitor to participate in the bidding for the project of the Pakistan Railway. "
Having said that, Tan Zhenhua finally figured out the general course of the matter. Of course, Huaxia hopes to retain a long-term bulk arms purchase customer such as Pakistan Railways. For this reason, it also brought out good things at the bottom of the box, but this time its competitors The strength is too strong, they just took an outdated product and upgraded it at random, which overwhelmed China in terms of performance. And because it is an outdated product for clearance sale, the price may not be too expensive, which makes the weapon industry The ministry felt severe pressure.
Therefore, Li Liqing asked a layman and a Mongolian doctor who is a tank like himself to intervene in this matter.
"That, Fang Gong, can you please introduce this "M60A3" tank to me again?" Tan Zhenhua said Ai Aily, once again exposing his knowledge blind spot.
Fang Weixian smiled helplessly, nodded and said: "Well, to be honest, we know this series of tanks quite well, because this is the main force on the other side of the bank
"The M60 tank is a main battle tank developed and produced by Chrysler Corporation of the United States. It was the main standard equipment of the Mi Army in the 1960s and the early 1980s. The tank was finalized in 1959 and has undergone many improvements and upgrades. Most of those in service in China have been upgraded to "M60A3" status.
As far as "A3" is concerned, this type of tank is a typical second-generation tank. It still uses a traditional cast turret, but reserves the interface for external composite armor. The combat weight is about 52 tons. It uses a U.S. mainland. The company’s AVDS-1790-2C 12-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine is used as power, with a power of 551KW (750 horsepower), and a CD-850-6 cross drive transmission device with a hydraulic torque converter, with a power-to-weight ratio of 14.4 , This data is very general, so its maximum road speed is no more than 50 km/h, but the gearbox is very good, which can realize in-situ steering, power shift and parking brake; the main gun in the firepower unit is a The 105mm M68 rifled gun, with a two-way stabilization system and a downward-reverse viewing system, can achieve shooting while on the move. By the way, this gun is actually a British product. It is a U.S. authorized production model of the famous L7 rifled gun. With the stabilized tail fin, it can maintain a penetration depth of 300 mm at a distance of 2000 meters, that is, 2000. Rice can penetrate the frontal armor of Soviet-made T54/62..."
Speaking of this, Fang Weixian couldn't help but glance at Zhu Yusen and Li Liqing who were sitting in jeopardy, and saw that both of them nodded slightly at him before continuing: "In fact, China has also introduced this cannon, and it is installed on "Storm 2". This is the domestically developed version of this gun."
After listening to this, Tan Zhenhua pondered for a while before asking in confusion: "Fanggong, based on what you just said, how do I feel that our "Storm 2" is not inferior to this "M60A3" in many aspects. Some places are even stronger, why would you say that our products are not better than others?"
"Because," Fang Weixian replied with a wry smile at the corner of his mouth, "Because our prototype is still a very immature laboratory product, and they are mass-produced!"
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