Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

The afternoon sun shone on the shooting range of Factory 960. Lin Heping held a large sniper rifle, listening to Qin Yang beside him explaining the effects of wind speed and other factors on the sniper rifle. Lin Heping understood these things, but lacked systematic theory.

"Section Chief Qin, Section Chief Qin!" At this moment, someone ran over.

"Director Zhou, why are you here? Is there something wrong?"

"We just received news that the Shahe Iron and Steel Plant was robbed last night. The transformer and power lines were stolen. The Capital Iron and Steel Plant calculated that it wasn't cost-effective to purchase new ones, so they decided to abandon the small factory. We have to hurry over to coordinate and try to get the factory."

"Robbed? How could it be such a coincidence? Have the thieves been caught?"

"They were caught this morning. The three thieves were caught red-handed while selling the stolen goods. Unfortunately, the copper wire from the transformer and the aluminum wire used for power transmission were all smashed and unusable. Alas, those three thieves were blind, actually trying to sell the stolen goods at the recycling station next to the police station, the one we passed by yesterday." Zhou Yongfei said, "This steel plant has a small blast furnace and high costs, it's only for temporary use. Now that the power is gone, it can only be abandoned, which is perfect for us to take over."

"Director Zhou, is it appropriate to go now? Won't they suspect us?"

"Suspect what? We didn't hire anyone to steal. We need to seize this opportunity, we can't let others get ahead of us." Zhou Yongfei said, "You hurry and come with me."

"Director Zhou, I won't get involved in this kind of thing. I might end up making a trip for nothing. Please take care of it, Director Zhou. I'll stay in the factory and work on the technology. The 5.8mm general-purpose cartridge is an important project related to the future development of our factory."

Hearing Qin Yang say this, Zhou Yongfei could only nod helplessly: "Alright then."

After Zhou Yongfei left, Lin Heping glanced at Qin Yang: "So you just sent those people in?"

"Yes, letting them go in for labor reform now is their good fortune. Those three people would have gotten into trouble sooner or later. The penalties will be severe for future offenses. Maybe they'd get the death penalty for stealing a few yuan. I'm helping them."

Lin Heping suddenly laughed: "I think I understand your way of thinking. No matter what you do, it's to help others."

"Achoo!" Qin Yang just glanced at the sun and sneezed loudly.

"Damn it, someone must be talking bad about me behind my back!"

"Who dares to say bad things about you?"

"Probably those guys from Factory 296."

Distant mountain city, Factory 296.

"Success?"

"Success! After several experiments, we finally produced a qualified nickel-plated barrel!" Xu Zhiqiang said excitedly, "Comrade Yang's sacrifice was not in vain!"

Wang Lijun, who was originally smiling, froze when he heard the last sentence.

Xu Zhiqiang also realized that he had said the wrong thing. Yang Zhaojun's matter should not be discussed casually, after all, Wang Lijun played a dishonorable role in it.

"Now that we have developed the process, what project should we use it on?" Xu Zhiqiang quickly changed the subject. "The higher-ups have completed the process, and we can't ask the higher-ups for the sniper rifle production task."

We have a new barrel process, but we also need something to put the barrel on!

The ordinary barrel can be used with chrome plating process, this process is very mature, and now if you want to change the process, it is best to have a new project.

"Let's try installing it on the Type 81 rifle!" Wang Lijun was full of confidence: "The Type 81 automatic rifle needs to solve the problem of insufficient accuracy of the Type 56 submachine gun, and our new process can just meet it!"

"That's right!" Xu Zhiqiang also became excited.

Factory 296 is the number one firearms factory in China, which means that it has many departments. Like other factories, Factory 296 also has a technology section, but in order to better study firearms technology, they also set up a firearms research institute.

The functions of the two seem to overlap, but in fact they focus on different things. The task of the technology section is to develop technology, that is, how to produce guns better and faster. The firearms research institute is engaged in design, focusing on the research and development of new guns.

People all have ideals, and the technology section also wants to have more outstanding achievements, so they are very interested in imitating the SVD sniper rifle, but unfortunately they suffered a big setback, while the firearms research institute is working hard, focusing on the research and development of the Type 81 rifle family.

The battle in 1979 made China realize the serious lack of firepower of light weapons. On the one hand, a large number of Type 56 submachine guns were produced, and on the other hand, improvements and upgrades were needed. The original plan was to develop a small-caliber automatic rifle in one step, but the direction was immediately adjusted, and a 7.62mm automatic rifle was developed first.

This project was originally planned to be transitional, and it was enough for the firearms research institute affiliated to Factory 296 to do it, but I didn't expect it to become the backbone and become the Type 81 rifle that countless people talk about.

This is very similar to online novels. Originally born into a noble family, but the family declined, and it was not a direct descendant. Helplessly, a group of waste in the family could only take the lead, and as a result, they became the protagonist.

Now, the firearms research institute has designed the Type 81 automatic rifle, and the design drawings have been sent to their factory for production. Their factory's technology section helps to modify the production process and improve the accuracy, which is also justifiable.

Let's do it this way!

The next day.

"Have the prototype guns been made? We need to complete the in-factory test as soon as possible, and then take them to the capital!" Wang Lao of the firearms research institute was very anxious.

"Director Wang, we have already trial-produced them. We will be shooting targets today. Let's go to the shooting range and have a look." Wang Lijun led Wang Lao and others to the shooting range.

On the shooting range, Huang Xin was very excited to be holding the newly produced Type 81 rifle.

"Lao Huang, are you ready? If you are ready, let's start the test gun. This morning, shoot ten magazines of bursts."

"Yes!"

Huang Xin skillfully aimed and fired, and the sound of gunfire came from the shooting range.

Da da da!

The first magazine was quickly emptied.

"Report, all the bullets are on the target!"

"Not bad, really good. The accuracy of continuous shooting has been greatly improved compared to the Type 56 submachine gun!" Everyone was very happy with the results of the test firing.

Although the Type 56 submachine gun can fire in bursts, only the first bullet is accurate, and the subsequent bullets do not know where they flew. They are definitely not on the target. The main goal of the Type 81 automatic rifle design is to solve the accuracy of bursts.

All the bullets can land on the target, which is definitely the most satisfactory result.

The test firing continued, and the shooting results of the next few magazines were good.

"The accuracy has been greatly improved, which reflects the strength of our firearms research institute. Of course, in order to improve the accuracy, our production plant has also improved the process, such as using nickel plating instead of chrome plating." Wang Lijun was complacent and began to claim credit.

"What? How can you modify the process casually?" Wang Lao was anxious: "Stop it now!"

Bang! At this moment, the prototype gun, which was test-firing the fifth magazine, suddenly exploded.