Dominate South Asia

The turret of the Leopard 2 tank is very large, almost the same size as the body of the vehicle. Now, the turret of this tank is also designed according to the turret of the Leopard 2, but it has been reduced in size.

There are many opinions about the advantages and disadvantages of large and small turrets. Small turrets can reduce the bulletproof area, but it is too crowded inside. Large turrets have too much inertia when turning, and the motor driving the turret must also have a large torque.

In later generations, when the 99 tank just came out, the welded turret was very small. Later, it was gradually improved and continuously enlarged.

Now this turret is just equivalent to the turret of the 99 modified.

When the tank drove over, it stopped in front of everyone. The tank driver inside opened the hatch and got out.

"President Muhammad, please come and visit." The one-armed chief designer said: "Our tank has a strong Leopard 2 bloodline."

In fact, it is a copycat. Copycats are a way to quickly improve technical level. After all, others have taken many detours and finally found the most correct way. You just need to use it. Why do you have to take another detour?

Germany's industrial level is very strong. In World War II, Germany's tanks were quite powerful. They have rich research and development experience, and the performance of the Leopard 2 they designed is also quite excellent.

Since we use the engine and gearbox of the Leopard 2, we must use the same chassis as the Leopard 2 to match it.

"Yes, how much is the total weight?" Muhammad asked.

"The total weight is now 50 tons, and the engine power is still sufficient. We can continue to increase armor protection in the later stage." The one-armed chief designer said.

With a high-power engine, there is no need to emphasize firepower as before. The three can develop in a balanced manner.

In the past, it was limited by the engine and had to limit the total weight of the tank, so the firepower could only be strengthened first. Even in the later 99 tanks, which use a 1,500-horsepower engine, the manual gearbox will still limit the tank's mobility.

Now, with the excellent technology from Germany, they no longer have to be subject to too many restrictions when developing, and their protection is greatly enhanced, and they are also rich. In the future, they can replace new armor at any time. You can also add additional armor on the outside.

Compared with Leopard 2, it weighs three or four tons less, mainly because of the savings on the turret.

From above, the large turret of Leopard 2 is almost the same size as the body of the vehicle, while the turret of Type 99 tank is less than half the size of the body. The turret is the most important part of armor protection, and the smaller turret area immediately makes the armor less used.

"Not bad." Muhammad said, "If the performance is advanced, our Pakistani army will also be equipped with a batch in the future."

After that, Muhammad continued to look at the tank, and before he got in, he was attracted by a columnar object on the turret.

"What is this?" Muhammad asked, although it has been decrypted in later generations, Muhammad still doesn't believe that this device has come out in this era?

"This device is a special device we made ourselves. It's called a laser visual confrontation system." The one-armed chief designer said, "Our device is unique and is specially used to soft-kill the enemy. We have conducted preliminary research for five or six years. It is not very mature when installed on the tank, but we will definitely develop it thoroughly in the later stage."

Laser confrontation system!

In the current tank sighting system, an important device is the laser rangefinder. When the tank shoots, the first shooting element to be mastered is the distance, which is the time it takes for the laser to go back and forth, divided by two. Multiply it by the speed of light. In fact, even in the combat of fighter planes, such as the J-6, this method is also needed to measure the distance.

Then, as long as the opponent's laser rangefinder is killed, the opponent can only estimate the shooting, which is a distance of six or seven hundred meters. The laser rangefinder can allow Western main battle tanks to have a maximum shooting distance of two thousand meters.

The laser rangefinder only uses a weak laser beam that can be reflected back, while the laser countermeasure system emits a strong laser beam, which is enough to burn through the opponent's laser device.

In later generations, this system has been better developed, not only for laser rangefinders, but also for all the opponent's optical systems.

Including infrared, ultraviolet, low light, etc. The optical aiming system, low light system, and laser rangefinder system are 100% lethal, and can even destroy the opponent's eyeballs behind the optical aiming system, making the opponent permanently blind!

Imagine that in the future confrontation, the opponent is aiming nervously, but as a result, a strong light comes and the eyes can't see! This is simply a killer!

Although this thing is not perfect now, the one-armed chief designer still took it and integrated it into the tank's weapon system.

Climbing up skillfully from the side, along the open hatch, Muhammad got into the turret.

There is no space behind the left and right positions.

The Leopard 2's turret is very spacious, which provides a good space for the tank crew. With the special air-conditioning equipment, even the most picky Saudis can't find too many faults. Even in the hot desert, getting inside will not feel like being in a steamer.

The turret of the tank in front of him is much smaller. This small turret is mainly missing one person!

Muhammad almost forgot that the 125mm tank gun uses an automatic loader!

As the caliber of tank guns becomes larger and larger, tank shells become heavier and heavier. The 120mm shells in the West are enough for a strong loader, but the 125mm tank shells in the East are even heavier, and , Orientals are small in size and do not have an advantage in this regard.

Therefore, automatic loading machines gradually developed.

According to the automatic loading method, it can be divided into two types. Soviet tanks were the first to use automatic loading machines. They have a turntable structure underneath, just like the Soviet turntable machine guns in World War II, to lift the shells up. Then put it in.

Later Western tanks mainly used a tail cabin structure. An automatic loading mechanism was set up in the turret's tail cabin, and the shells stored in the turret's tail cabin could be automatically loaded.

Tanks loaded with turntable ammunition can reach a rate of fire of eight rounds per minute, while tanks loaded with tail tanks can achieve a rate of fire of six rounds per minute. This is also the reason why Western turrets are wide.

At the same time, the Western Leopard 2 and M1A2 have always been manually loaded, which can also be called human loaders.

Now, on the side of Mhamad, in the middle of the turret, is the automatic loader. This device separates the two crew members in the turret. You can even imagine the scene when the automatic loader is working in a fierce battle. .

The cannonball was lifted up from the turntable below and stuffed into the barrel. Then, with a huge roar, the cannonball was fired. In the scope, thick smoke suddenly appeared from the tank on the opposite side.

"Is the performance of this automatic loading machine stable?" Hamad asked.

The Soviets began to use automatic loaders on the T-64. Unfortunately, in the early days, in order to pursue the rate of fire, the structure was complex and the faults were high. The Soviet tank soldiers kept scolding them until the later T-72, which reduced the performance indicators and improved reliability.

In China, this is the first time that this automatic loader has been equipped. How good it is, Mhammad also has questions in his mind.

"Our automatic loader is copied from the Soviet T-72 tank." The one-armed commander said: "It can be perfectly combined with our tank gun. Of course, further testing is still underway. , if it’s not perfect, improve it.”

Although it is now impossible for China to have military exchanges with the Soviet Union, obtaining Soviet equipment does not necessarily require going through the Soviet Union.

Iraq has been equipped with a batch of Soviet T-72 tanks, and Iraq and China have deep exchanges and cooperation. China used thirty 59 tanks in exchange for one T-72, and both parties were happy.

Through research, the performance of the T-72's automatic loader is stable enough. Through improvements, it can meet our own requirements, and our own advantages are even greater.

"We are studying flammable launch tubes. After the shell is fired, there is no need to eject the shell, just the primer at the back." The one-armed commander continued.

Flammable launcher! This technology is more important, eliminating the trouble of shelling out. Hamad couldn't help but nod.

"We use a hunter-killer fire control system, which is stable in both directions and can shoot while moving. Thanks to some parts provided by your country, otherwise, the infrared imaging night vision device will be a big obstacle to us." One-armed The chief engineer was explaining outside that he was as familiar with this tank as he was with his own child.

Pakistan’s assistance is so important. The 1,500-horsepower engine, gearbox, entire Leopard 2 chassis design, fire control system, and even the most advanced 125 mm tank gun in the country use electroslag remelting provided by Pakistan. It is made of steel technology, combined with self-tightening and chrome plating processes, which greatly improves the barrel life of the gun barrel.

"If we want to catch up with the world's advanced level, we need to introduce more advanced foreign technologies and digest and absorb them." Mhamad said: "These few years are our golden period, and we must develop as soon as possible."

Now, China is in a honeymoon period with the West. Historically, due to limited domestic funds, it has not introduced many. But now, with the promotion of Mhamad, all aspects of the country are making great strides forward, as far as main battle tanks are concerned. Said, at least ten years in advance.

In another two years, Western aid will come to an abrupt end due to some reasons. Mhamad will not be able to prevent those things from happening. He can only do his best to do what needs to be done.

Pakistan and China are the strongest strategic allies. In Mhamad's strategy, China also has important strategic significance for Pakistan. Only by developing together can a win-win situation be achieved. (To be continued ~^~)