Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Wang Chongming made a complete fool of himself. He was furious and wanted to turn around and leave immediately, but if he left like that, he would lose even more face, so he could only stand there.

Leader Huang sighed, "Don't underestimate President Qin's youth. His knowledge is beyond what us old guys can compare to. However, President Qin, you rejected our proposal to add anti-aircraft missiles to the tank, but the problem hasn't been solved. Our troops severely lack field air defense capabilities and the ability to counter armed helicopters. What do you think we should do?"

"That's right, President Qin, you've been helping the air force a lot recently. This time, you have to help us solve this crucial problem practically and as quickly as possible!" Another leader spoke.

"Closing the door and building a car won't solve the problem. We should look abroad and see what other countries are doing." Every sentence Qin Yang spoke was mocking Wang Chongming.

Besides the East, which country in the world has considered moving anti-aircraft missiles onto tanks?

Indeed, there is one, the Koreans do it, but they are just a weird exception and can't be counted. Other than that, there are no other examples.

So, don't close the door and build a car, don't have whimsical ideas, and see what other countries in the world are doing!

"President Qin, are you talking about self-propelled anti-aircraft guns?" An officer quickly reacted, "The old毛子 have an advanced self-propelled anti-aircraft gun called... Shilka! Four-barreled 23mm anti-aircraft guns, fierce firepower!"

"However, if you want this kind of self-propelled anti-aircraft gun to fire while moving, you need advanced electronic technology! Without a gun-laying radar, what do we use to aim? Artificial aiming simply can't keep up with the maneuverability of helicopters. Our previous 301 project failed in the end."

In the end, the domestic technology is too weak!

"President Qin, can you develop a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun for our army?"

The army has been suffering from field air defense for a long time! If it weren't for the urgent need, why would they be so enthusiastic about the project of adding anti-aircraft missiles to tank turrets?

"By the way, the navy has recently developed a Type 76 twin 37mm naval gun, which has a high-speed automatic machine, electric firing mechanism, and radar fire control system. The gun barrels and ammunition are all new. If we install this naval gun on a tracked chassis, wouldn't we have a suitable self-propelled anti-aircraft gun?"

Qin Yang shook his head: "The technology of the 37mm naval gun is too backward. What's the difference between retrofitting it and the previous 301? If our army wants to have a more advanced self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, then we have to develop a brand new anti-aircraft gun."

"What? The 37mm naval gun is backward?" Wang Chongming widened his eyes: "President Qin, do you know what you are talking about? You are slandering the technicians who developed this gun! You are arrogant!"

"You also understand naval equipment? Okay, then tell me the basic data of the 37mm naval gun, rate of fire, muzzle velocity, accuracy?"

Wang Chongming is from the army, but the army also has 37mm anti-aircraft guns, but they are towed. After arriving at the military academy, he began to study weapons and equipment, and also learned about some naval anti-aircraft guns. These are not difficult for him.

"The maximum rate of fire of a single barrel is 400 rounds per minute, the initial velocity of the grenade is 866 meters per second, and the accuracy is no more than 1 mil at a distance of 300 meters. President Qin, you are a gun maker, you should know how rare this data is for an anti-aircraft gun."

"Yes, it's quite rare." Qin Yang said, "But it's still very backward."

Still backward?

"President Qin, I heard that you have developed many advanced weapons. Now, are you planning to develop an anti-aircraft gun that is more advanced than the 37mm anti-aircraft gun?" Wang Chongming began to ask back.

"Alas, I've been running around a lot recently, and many leaders are dissatisfied with me. So, I'd better bow my head and honestly engage in research and development." Qin Yang said, "The single-barreled rate of fire must be expanded to 550 rounds per minute, and the initial velocity of the grenade should be set at 1100 meters per second or more. As for the accuracy, the accuracy of continuous bursts at 1000 meters should be no more than 1 mil. I wonder if the army is satisfied with this indicator?"

Wang Chongming widened his eyes: "President Qin, what are you talking about?"

"Talking about indicators."

"Satisfied, satisfied!" Leader Huang was overjoyed: "President Qin, this project will be handed over to you for research and development. Is a month too much time?"

"Old Huang, don't be fooled by him! President Qin, you haven't said what caliber your anti-aircraft gun is. If it's an anti-aircraft gun with a caliber of about 20mm, it's meaningless!"

"Let's set the caliber at 35mm. We don't need to close the door and build a car. Since the West has chosen this caliber as the main caliber, there must be their reasons. Let's just pick up a ready-made bargain." After Qin Yang finished speaking, he looked at Leader Huang: "Leader Huang, the project belongs to our research and development, but the troops must provide us with research and development funding!"

Leader Huang was also straightforward: "No way. Your 960 factory is so rich, it's right to raise funds for research and development!"

"Okay, then if we raise funds for research and development, then we will not only use it ourselves, but also export it. Don't worry about the army at that time."

The two were bargaining, and Wang Chongming was surprised.

Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!

The 35mm caliber is only two millimeters smaller than the 37mm caliber, which can be said to be very close, but the various indicators have increased by 30%! This is simply impossible!

Even if the West has this technology, we don't have it!

Wang Chongming's mind was in a mess, while Qin Yang and Old Huang had finished negotiating.

"President Qin, how do you plan to achieve this indicator?" Wang Chongming asked again.

"Old Wang, the way you asked this question shows that you don't have any common sense. How it's done is of course our secret. How can we tell outsiders casually? What if it's copied? After a month, wait to see our wonderful performance at the range."

"That's right, we're waiting!" Old Huang was overjoyed. President Qin has never failed in any project he said he would do! This time, he will definitely get it out for the troops. The army's field air defense problem is about to be solved!

Zhu Lao had been watching as an audience. After the meeting, he whispered, "President Qin, self-propelled anti-aircraft guns within a month?"

"Of course, we're only working on anti-aircraft guns, making the accuracy, rate of fire, and muzzle velocity meet the standards. Self-propelled anti-aircraft guns also need a lot of electronic equipment. How can it be so fast?"

"Can this anti-aircraft gun shoot down enemy armed helicopters six kilometers away?"

"Of course not. The caliber is so small, how can it shoot so far? This demand is not urgent now."

What?

After wandering for so long, it's time to settle down and study technology.

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