Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

The Capital Agricultural Machinery Factory currently has no way to get involved in the field of fighter jets, so all the benefits went to Factory 132. Qin Yang gained a good reputation, and in the field of tanks, Qin Yang will gain both fame and fortune!

The major client he introduced placed such a large order. When the time comes to request a replacement with a 105mm tank gun, would Factory 617 be embarrassed to find other factories for matching components? They will definitely come directly to the Capital Agricultural Machinery Factory to place an order!

Don't think tanks are worthless, but the shells are expensive!

The modified tank project adapted to the desert environment sells for 600,000 US dollars, but the armor-piercing shells used on it cost at least twenty to thirty thousand each! If you equip it with a full combat load, the shells will be more expensive than the tank!

We have to thank this war. Although the domestic economic transformation has caused military factories to lose orders, the orders from the Middle East are like a timely rain, which can support many enterprises and allow them to make a lot of money. Since Qin Yang has come to this era, he will of course want a share of the pie.

At this time, Nie Yufeng's heart was in turmoil. The modification projects that Engineer Qin mentioned were all difficult!

Improvements for the desert climate? Domestic tanks have considered the severe cold in the north, the mud in the south, the humidity in the east, and the plateau in the west, but they have never considered the desert climate! How should we improve for the desert climate?

And install an air conditioning system? Which domestic supporting manufacturer can produce an air conditioning system for tanks?

Only tanks in tropical desert areas need air conditioning. The 59 tank came from the T-54. The old 毛子 considered how to start in low temperatures, and didn't need to consider what to do if it was hot. Our own 69 tank also doesn't have this kind of function!

And replacing it with a 105mm gun, Engineer Qin probably doesn't know that the British added restrictions when exporting, we can only use it ourselves, not export it!

Although Nie Yufeng was full of complaints, he couldn't say anything now. After all, this order was hard-won. No matter how Qin Yang bragged, they had to nod in agreement. They would talk about these issues when they had the chance to contact Engineer Qin alone.

"The front is where the tank engine is being installed," Qin Yang said as he walked with Al-Walid. "We learned from the T-62 tank and modified our engine, increasing it from 520 horsepower to 580 horsepower. This engine provides more power and stronger performance when driving the tank."

When the T-54 technology was introduced that year, the supporting diesel engine was also introduced simultaneously. This diesel engine has an extraordinary origin. During World War II, the famous T-34 tank used this engine, which was called B2-34 at the time. Later, there was B2-44, and then the 2 at the end disappeared, but it was still a series, all V-type 12-cylinder engines, with no changes in cylinder bore, cylinder center distance, or cylinder bank angle.

By the time of the B-54, it was the main power of the T-54 series tanks. Later, it became the B-55, with the power increased to 580 horsepower, and even the T-72 was still using the upgraded B-46 engine with 780 horsepower.

One engine passed down through three generations, from the 1930s to the 2020s, it is definitely a miracle.

Isn't this Engineer Qin a gun maker? How is he so familiar with tank matters? Combined with the recent rumors in the system that Engineer Qin was going to be promoted to engineer at Institute 201, everyone present felt a little emotional. As expected of someone valued by Old Zhu, he really has some skills!

"This engine is fully compatible with the T-55 tanks in the customer's hands," Qin Yang continued to introduce. "This can greatly facilitate logistics and supply. The matching transmission system is also very reliable. Even if you hit the control lever with a hammer, you won't break the system."

Hitting the control lever with a hammer is a tradition left over from the T-34 tank, because sometimes the hand can't move the control lever. After driving a tank for a day, the tank driver's arms will be sore. Over time, the 'Qilin arm' is trained.

"The tank radio is installed here. The radio we produce can directly communicate with the T-55 tank radio in the customer's hands."

It's clearly the oldest vacuum tube radio, with only a few bands and often subject to interference, but in Qin Yang's mouth, it has become the equipment that is most suitable for customers!

Everyone's expressions were very strange, following behind Qin Yang and the foreigners, silently acting as supporting roles.

By the time the inspection of the production line was completed, it was already dark outside.

"Engineer Qin, would you like to take our guests to dinner? Our cafeteria has prepared a banquet for the guests," Wang Lin asked Qin Yang.

This major client listens to Qin Yang! The next arrangements, of course, will also listen to Qin Yang's opinion.

"Of course, it's time for us to have dinner. What have you prepared?"

Qin Yang was afraid that these people would be careless and prepare the wrong food, so he had to ask.

"We specially went to the pasture below to buy a few sheep and plan to make a whole sheep banquet for the guests."

"Okay, that's good! Is it done? If not, I can help." After Qin Yang finished speaking, he looked at Al-Walid: "Abdullah, my friend, how about we eat roasted whole lamb?"

Under the bonfire, the sheep was roasted. Qin Yang took a delicate Mongolian scimitar to distribute the meat to everyone. Everyone's expressions became more and more strange. President Qin, is it a bit too shabby to treat guests like this? Just solve it with a roasted whole lamb?

However, Al-Walid ate very happily: "Qin, I am reminded of the scene when we went hunting last time. We also ate roasted meat like this. Now, it's still that taste!"

After eating, the clients were arranged to rest, and the factory leaders of Factory 617 finally had the opportunity to talk to Qin Yang alone.

"Engineer Qin, thank you for bringing vitality to our Factory 617, you are our benefactor," Wang Lin said first.

"This is just our good luck," Qin Yang said. "Factory Director Wang, we must be prepared. There will be two to three thousand tank orders next, enough for us to be busy for a long time. Do you have anything else? If not, I'm going back to sleep."

Qin Yang yawned, he was really sleepy.

"Engineer Qin, the improvements you proposed are full of difficulties for us!" Nie Yufeng said.

"Everyone, you should be clear that this will be the largest tank export contract since our country's transformation. Risks and benefits always go hand in hand. Is it to continue waiting for superiors to allocate funds and eat chaff, or to eat delicious food and drink spicy soup, it's up to you to choose! If you think it's difficult, then I can also take the client to other places to take a look, such as YTO."

The main tank base in China is Factory 617, but this does not mean that Factory 617 is the only one. YTO is also producing tanks, but only in small quantities. Now, if the order is given to YTO, then YTO can quickly turn around and become the overlord of tank production!

"What's so difficult about this? For the honor of the country, for the construction of national defense, and for the development of the arms industry itself, we must face the difficulties and go forward, and devote all our strength to win this big contract!" Wang Lin said.

They simply have no right to choose!

"Well, let's sign a contract for a hundred vehicles first, and produce them quickly. Later, when the client comes to discuss the specific modification plan, I will also come along. If there are technical problems, we can solve them together."

Hearing Qin Yang's words, Wang Lin nodded vigorously: "Well, Engineer Qin, thank you!"

"By the way, prepare a tank tomorrow, I'll take the client to have some fun."