The Third Reich

"Yes, for our advanced tanks, we must have the best engine." Cyric said: "I hope our technicians can work closely together to develop a new 12-cylinder diesel engine to serve as our The power of the tank."

Diesel engines! Hearing what Cyric said, everyone was stunned, diesel engine?

　　 As a traverser of later generations, Cyric certainly knows the trend of tank development. Diesel engines are king!

Apart from other things, only the endurance makes gasoline tanks difficult to match. For example, the German No. 4 tank needs to be refueled for 150 kilometers, the Tiger tank is only 100 kilometers, and the Soviet T-34 What? It's five hundred kilometers!

　　 This will greatly simplify the need for logistics! Tank troops will have better mobility during combat, and they can run hundreds of kilometers!

　　 At the same time, the use of diesel fuel also avoided fires. The gasoline tanks in World War II were almost all lighters, just one touch! For diesel tanks, there are no such restrictions!

　　 In this era, there is not much research on diesel engines. The only mature in World War II was the Soviet T-34.

　　 Why doesn't Germany use diesel engines? There are many reasons.

For example, the biggest reason is the lack of energy in Germany. Germany’s oil cannot meet its needs and has to use coal-to-oil technology. This technology can only be converted into gasoline and cannot be converted into diesel. The diesel produced in Germany requires Prioritize the supply of submarine forces!

　　 At the same time, the Germans have no technological accumulation. Germany is already familiar with the design of gasoline engines, but high-horsepower diesel engines have to start from scratch.

　　 For example, in 1940, MAN proposed a V8 two-stroke engine and did not complete the prototype until 42 years, which eventually led to the loss of the German army and loss of interest.

After 　　, MAN teamed up with Argus in Berlin to develop the L22016 cylinder four-stroke air-cooled horizontally opposed diesel engine with a design displacement of 37.8 liters and an output of 700 horsepower at 2200 rpm. As a result, the development was not successful until the end of the war.

　　 At the same time, the development of Maybach’s gasoline engine went smoothly. For example, they started to develop the HL210 in July 1941, provided the engine within 8 months, and soon improved the HL230.

　　 And now, the situation is different!

　　When Libya's oil fields are developed on a large scale, Germany will no longer be troubled by oil shortages! At the same time, under Cyric's leadership, from now on, they will conduct pre-research on the tank. They still have a long time!

　　Even if Germany's technology is backward, it will be better than the Soviet Union's technology, right? Since the Soviet Union can play Zhulai B2 series diesel engines, why not Germany?

"I can get all the required alloys and processing equipment, but our design here must be aimed at the needs of the next 20 years. The 75mm tank gun and diesel engine are all necessary. "

"At the same time, in order to increase the armor protection, I think it is more appropriate to use inclined armor. I have a design drawing about diesel engines and a design drawing about new tanks. I hope that I can give you some inspiration. The specific design. It depends on everyone." Cyric said, taking out something from his briefcase.

　　 Everyone was stunned, Cyric, how about designing?

　　 Cyric does not know how to design, but Cyric can make mechanical drawings! In college, this was a compulsory course. Cyric, who has a talent for fine art, is familiar with drawing this kind of mechanical drawings!

　　 In this era, the design of tanks is still being explored. Many countries have made detours.

　　For example, the United Kingdom, as the country where tanks were born, they produced cruise tanks and destroyer tanks, but they were all tasteless.

　　 In Germany, the tanks No. 1 and No. 2 that were originally produced were not very practical. In fact, even the No. 3 and No. 4 tanks in the back are still under exploration.

　　 Until the Soviet Union was frustrated on the battlefield, the newly developed Tiger tanks, King Tiger tanks, and Panthers tanks really touched the doorway.

　　As a enthusiast of World War II, Cyric likes the majestic look of the Tiger tank. When the Tiger tank just came out, it was simply invincible!

　　 has angular appearance, very mighty, 88mm tank gun, it is a symbol of strength! At that time, if anyone in the Allied Army could destroy a Tiger tank, they would be called a Tiger Tamer!

　　 Therefore, Cyric's first choice is almost a fake Tiger style.

　　 However, Cyric still suppressed his thoughts. The Tiger tank was indeed an advanced tank at the time. However, the Tiger tank still has problems. UU Reading www. The vertical armor of the uukānshu.com turret and the gasoline engine all failed.

　　Furthermore, the technology of the Tiger tank is complicated and cannot be equipped in large quantities. This problem is even more serious.

　　 If you choose from the German tanks, Cyric would rather choose the Panther tank! This is a new medium tank developed by the Germans based on various advanced technologies of the T-34.

　　 Although not as well-known as the Tiger tank, the Panther tank is the backbone of the real German armored forces. It is a medium tank that should replace the No. 3 and No. 4 tanks.

　　 So, in all fairness, the Panther tank is more suitable for development than the Tiger tank.

　　 But, like the Tiger tank, the Panther tank uses a cheating staggered road wheel design!

　　In World War II, the tanks in the later period of Germany were almost all staggered road wheels!

The road wheels bear the weight of the tank. The greater the weight of the tank, the more road wheels are needed. In order to pursue off-road performance, the German designers made the tank square, small in aspect ratio, and heavy. If it is too large, it can only adjust this kind of alternating road wheels with excellent load-bearing performance and stable performance.

　　 If it is lined up, it will be over-length, and the number will be reduced, but it is not enough.

　　It's just that this complicated structure makes maintenance a nightmare. After being shot, the outer wheel jammed the inner wheel. After being thundered, a row of wheels must be removed to change a wheel.

　　 This is simply the designer taking revenge on the tank soldiers! Many German tankers cursed like this.

Therefore, Cyric finally gave up the drawing of the Panther tank. If this drawing is taken out, it is conceivable that German engineers with the spirit of craftsman will definitely pursue this kind of performance advantage that can make maintenance a nightmare. Staggered road wheels!

　　 So, in the end, Cyric decided to improve.