Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

The bright sunlight shone on the grassland. After a cold winter, it regained its vitality. The white snow had long disappeared, and emerald green wild grass sprouted, covering the earth. Large flocks of white sheep dotted the green land, resembling an ink painting, extremely beautiful.

The shooting range of Factory 447 was also a lively scene.

Soldiers in green uniforms and workers in blue overalls mingled together, forming a circle. In the middle of this circle was a newly built tank gun.

Since there was no matching tank and there was no time to modify it, the tank gun was directly mounted on the chassis of a Type 59 100mm anti-aircraft gun.

This anti-aircraft gun was a copy of the Soviet KC-19M2 100mm anti-aircraft gun, which used to be the main weapon for high-altitude interception by the air force. However, with the advent of the missile era, anti-aircraft guns had gradually become obsolete. There was no room for this type of anti-aircraft gun to play its role, and the factory could easily find this type of anti-aircraft gun chassis.

In fact, there were other gun mounts that could be used, but the general howitzer mounts were two-wheeled, while this anti-aircraft gun was four-wheeled. After the outriggers were set up, it was also convenient for horizontal shooting, making it very suitable for testing tank guns.

Zhuang Shuren stood on the gun mount, saliva flying.

"Leaders, this is our latest 120mm smoothbore gun. In order to distinguish it from the previous one, we call it the New 120 Smoothbore for short. Compared with the old 120 Smoothbore, its performance has been completely transformed."

Zhuang Shuren rambled on: "Everyone, look at the length first. Under the hands of our 447 factory's skilled eighth-grade workers, we finally increased its length to 6240mm, which is 52 times the caliber. This can more effectively utilize the energy of the propellant and increase the muzzle velocity of the projectile."

For tanks, firepower is king! Domestic tanks must have advanced tank guns, and in this regard, their 447 factory is the most advanced!

"We used electroslag remelted steel, and through the autofrettage process, the chamber pressure of the tank gun has been greatly increased to 600 MPa. In order to improve the barrel life, even if we only maintain it at 540 MPa during use, the projectile can have a kinetic energy of 10 megajoules. When firing armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot rounds, the muzzle velocity can reach about 1740 meters per second!"

"That's right. Factory 447 is indeed an old factory for making guns. It has accumulated a lot of experience, and the tank guns it produces still have excellent performance."

Hearing everyone's praise, a smile appeared on Zhuang Shuren's face. These days, he had been working day and night, not taking a bath for several months, and his whole body smelled. Now, his hard work had finally been rewarded, and he was enjoying the affirmation of the leaders!

"By the way, where is the tank gun that Factory 960 is bidding for? Why hasn't it arrived yet?"

"I heard that their tank gun is progressing very well and was made a long time ago. Why is it delayed when it comes to testing?"

"Could it be that they are throwing a tantrum?"

Hearing everyone's discussion, Old Huang frowned and looked at Old Zhu: "Old Zhu, what is Engineer Qin up to?"

"Engineer Qin has been quite busy recently, so he only found out about our tank gun bidding on Friday night. He has been working overtime these two days to make the gun mount. It was loaded onto a military train and transported over last night. Judging from this, it's probably late."

Busy? Doesn't know that he needs to bid for a tank gun? What is more important than bidding for a tank gun?

People who didn't know the inside story showed meaningful expressions on their faces.

This Engineer Qin is amazing. Factory 447, a professional gun manufacturer, is going all out, but Factory 960, which is just a supporting role, is actually slacking off? Since Engineer Qin doesn't value it, then just don't bid and directly choose this brand-new 120mm smoothbore gun.

Among the soldiers present, only Old Huang knew the inside story. After all, the loud noise at the foot of Yanshan Mountain had startled him.

Engineer Qin is neglecting the tank gun for the development of the tank industry, and also for the more important heart of the tank!

"Old Huang, our time is precious. Since Engineer Qin and the others are not coming, let's first look at the performance of Factory 447's tank gun," an officer said.

"That's right, we don't have time to wait for him. Young people, inexperienced and unreliable."

"How can such an unreliable person be the assistant to the chief designer of the third-generation tank?"

Listening to these people's words, Old Huang felt an inexplicable anger rising up: "Shut up, Xiao Wang, what are you talking about? Are you questioning the decision of your superiors?"

Xiao Wang's face suddenly changed. He didn't mean that. Now that he was scolded by Old Huang, sweat was pouring out of his forehead.

At this moment, the roar of a tank engine sounded in the distance. Among the rumbling sounds, the unique and powerful pumping sound of the high-pressure oil pump was so unique, ticking non-stop, spreading across the open wilderness.

Everyone's eyes looked over, and a tank was speeding over.

The distance was too far to see the specific outline, only the billowing smoke and dust brought by the tank's movement could be seen.

"What tank is that? Was it newly built by Factory 617? It's so fast!"

"That's right, the speed must have exceeded 50 kilometers per hour!"

"I guess it's around 60 kilometers per hour!"

Zhuang Shuren also widened his eyes, shielding his eyes from the sun with his hand, looking into the distance. He had an ominous premonition in his heart. Originally, he was the focus of everyone's attention, but now, the appearance of that tank had stolen their limelight!

Old Zhu's face was smiling. This kid must have done it on purpose, being half an hour late, using this method to attract the attention of the leaders. In the entire military industry system of the country, only Qin Yang dared to do this!

"How strange, that turret is angular. What kind of tank is that?"

"That gun barrel is very thick. I feel like it's a 125mm gun!"

The Soviet 100mm anti-aircraft gun uses this chassis.