Chapter 45 Squad Weapon System
Jiang Chen's leisurely days can't last too long, he still has a lot of work to do. For example, although the development of the bazooka has been divided into various parts for development, it is still under the control of Jiang Chen in general, and it also has to play the role of a bridge between the researchers of the Aviation Research Institute and the production workers of the B17 factory. For example, a part is designed like this, but it may be changed for some reason during the production process. However, because of the different views on life and values caused by different levels of knowledge, their views are naturally different, and the argument eventually turns into a quarrel. This is very common in various research projects, and Jiang Chen has also experienced it, for example, when developing and producing sniper rifles, he had different opinions and quarrels with the skilled workers who made them, and in the end, it was Secretary Xu Shijie who came forward to mediate to solve the problem.
The development process of the rocket is progressing very quickly, and now that the overall design on paper has been completed, all that needs to be done now is to refine these designs and try to produce them, and then type them out one by one to compare the individual data, so as to make modifications. Of course, this kind of work is also very dangerous, so Jiang Chen specially transferred a liberation truck from the factory to pull the equipment and samples to the uninhabited beach more than ten miles away for testing, but accidents still occurred frequently. For example, in one test, a rocket was launched and turned in the air and exploded near a hidden crew, injuring two or three workers from the debris raised by the shock wave. But fortunately, it was only a minor injury, Jiang Chen also sweated for these testers, in order to get the most detailed data, they always wanted to get close and close, but how dangerous this was. For this reason, Jiang Chen also specially ordered that they were strictly forbidden to approach the test site again, even if they fired a few more shots, they could not risk their lives, once something happened to the person, there would be nothing.
Of course, after this order is issued, it will bring about an increase in scientific research funds several times, which is also a big challenge for the already small financial resources of the factory. For this reason, the leaders of the factory quarreled a lot, and the result of the discussion was to reduce expenses elsewhere. For example, now the leaders rarely drive when they travel, and use the saved fuel for the trucks that transport the test equipment, Jiang Chen has no face to rub the oil in the factory anymore, and now he also pays out of his own pocket to buy oil. Of course, these are not enough, and in the end, Jiang Chen transferred a part of the funds from the sniper rifle to fill the hole, this method is definitely inappropriate, but the military representative did not say anything after seeing that the production of sniper rifles was not affected.
This aspect has fallen behind for a while, and it cannot be said that it has come to an end, but it can only be said that it has stabilized after a busy period. Now B17's main job is to prepare for next year's exhibition, this is their best opportunity, so prepare well. Other factories were also envious when they heard that B17 had won this place, and of course they did not apply for it, but they had no equipment to get and could only fail. Now they are all looking at B17, and once they are a little negligent, they can't hold their heads up in the whole system.
To this end, Jiang Chen suggested that the factory should make an inventory of the weapons that have been produced and sealed for a long time, and then collectively make a register to eliminate the remnants that have been old and damaged and the craftsmanship is not good. The factory leaders agreed with Jiang Chen's suggestion and appointed a leading group including him to organize and arrange the work. In addition to some old workers to guide, the main body responsible for the handling is still in training, anyway, these people don't want money, as long as they agree to add dinner at night, they are all busy.
But this sorting made Jiang Chen and the leaders of the factory jump, the number of weapons and equipment is really amazing, scattered more than 100,000 pieces, this number can be equipped with all the armed forces of a small neutral country. Moreover, there are many types of firearms here, and even the old sleeves before the liberation, the middle formal, the 38 big cover, the fast and slow machine, the Czech type and the Maxim and so on have been found. Jiang Chen was amazed by this, these can be compared to the formation of a small military equipment museum. When a leader proposed to disassemble these directly and return them to the furnace, Jiang Chen stopped them. Most of this is equipment that has been copied or repaired by this factory before, so it's a pity that it's backburned. Jiang Chen decided to keep some of the better condition and let some old workers re-seal, he had an idea, wait for a while the factory will improve, and the funds will be abundant, and build a small equipment museum to display these equipment, and also tell the glorious history of the factory to the visitors.
Looking at these weapons that were being stacked, Jiang Chen was thinking about how to sell them? It was definitely impossible to sell them to the country, and now that they were gradually being disarmed, the army would definitely not want them, and they didn't know what to do if they retreated. Moreover, there are many scattered military factories in China, most of which are the same as B17, all for the sake of producing more and preparing for war. There was a little military supply, these factories were all swarming like sharks smelling blood, and Jiang Chen couldn't bear to fight with them. So now the most important thing is to compete for foreign orders, and this participation in the defense exhibition is their best opportunity. However, this is also a problem, and they are certainly not the only ones participating in the defense exhibition, and they are not the only ones in China, so how can they be more competitive? How can they stand out from these factories that dump a large number of people? This is the most important thing for them to think about now.
"Xiao Jiang, what do you want?" Chen Guorong and Director Chen looked at Jiang Chen who was in a daze and asked curiously.
"No, Uncle Chen, I have an idea but it hasn't been perfected yet. Jiang Chen reacted and smiled.
"Oh, what an idea, tell me about it. Chen Guorong asked, he was curious about what the hell this kid had in mind.
"No, I'm thinking, how can we sell these weapons and equipment, you must know that there are many domestic manufacturers who go to participate in the defense exhibition, and we have no advantage at all. Jiang Chen replied.
When Chen Guorong heard this, he instantly put away his smile and lit a cigarette, and said with a heavy expression: "Well, this is a problem, and I heard that these factories have kept their prices very low, and even lost some money, and they came back to make money by export subsidies." ”
Jiang Chen also nodded when he heard this, he knew the current practice of some factories, which dumped a large number of cheap weapons and equipment to other countries at low prices, and made profits through the foreign exchange difference between his own country and other countries. This phenomenon was crazy in those days, when cheap weapons entered the market and then flowed into other countries, seriously undermining the commercial arms production systems of other countries, and finally even prohibiting the import of such weapons by legislation in some countries. Jiang Chen didn't want this, he had to come up with a new plan to open up sales. He came up with a new scheme:
"I'm thinking now if we can pack up the weapons and sell them together. ”
"Pack it up?" asked Chen Guorong.
"Yes, I call it the squad weapons system program. Jiang Chen replied.
"What do you mean by the squad weapon system plan?" Chen Guorong asked again.
Looking at Chen Guorong's anxious look, Jiang Chen explained with a smile: "This so-called squad weapon combination plan is to package and sell the weapons of the most basic combat units of the army. This can include rifles, light machine guns, bazookas, sniper rifles, and so on to form a system for sale. Of course, this system can also be added or subtracted freely, so that we will pay more attention to it when we exhibit and sell, which is conducive to our sales. ”
"Well, this is a bold and novel idea, but everyone else has these weapons, and they can easily learn them. Chen Guorong said with some concern.
Jiang Chen smiled and said confidently: "Yes, they have it, and they can also learn it." But we have what they don't have, like our sniper rifles and the bazooka that we're working on, they don't have them. We can sell them together, so as to drive the sales of these old products, so that they can't learn. ”
"Haha, it's a good idea, use the new to drive the old one and then package it for sale, you kid is really a profiteer!" The worry in Chen Guorong's heart disappeared instantly, and then he laughed heartily: "Let's go, let's go back and have a meeting with Lao Xu and them to discuss." ”
Jiang Chen grabbed Chen Guorong, who was about to leave, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Uncle Chen, I still have a new idea." ”
Chen Guorong, who was being pulled, turned to look at Jiang Chen and said with a smile: "You kid still have any good ideas, tell me about it." ”
"That's what it looks like, Uncle Chen, I want to develop a new weapon to increase the core competitiveness of our factory. Jiang Chen said with a smile.
"What is the new weapon?" Chen Guorong put away his smile and said with some concern: "This Xiao Chen, our current funds are still very insufficient, and it is very difficult to develop a 120 mm rocket launcher, and it will be very difficult to develop a new type of weapon." ”
"Uncle Chen, I have considered this, in fact, this or this set of weapons I want to develop is related to our factory, so it doesn't cost much. Jiang Chen smiled and comforted.
"Oh, it's related to our factory, tell me about it. Chen Guorong said with interest, this kid gave him too many surprises today.
"That's right, Uncle Chen, you know that the advantage of our factory is the production and manufacture of firearms, so I want to use the original technical advantages of our factory to develop and produce new firearms. Jiang Chen said what was in his mind.
"Brand new firearms?" Chen Guorong was puzzled.
"Yes, a completely new assault rifle, to be precise, on the basis of which there are several variations, there is a carbine version for operations in small spaces, and there is a light machine gun version for fire suppression. There are also high-precision rifle models for precision shooting, and these weapons are produced by deformation on a single platform, so that the parts can be used universally, and the ammunition can be used with each other, so that it is more suitable for the new squad weapon system of the future battlefield environment. Jiang Chen briefly explained the knowledge stored in his brain to Chen Guorong in detail.
"Well, your idea is very advanced, to be honest, I'm still in shock, you let me digest and digest it and give you an answer tomorrow. In addition, this plan has to be brought to the Standing Committee for discussion and decision, and you know that this is the organizational procedure. Chen Guorong explained to Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen replied with a smile: "This is how it should be, after all, such a big thing still depends on everyone's concerted efforts to complete." ”
"Well, it's good if you understand, let's go, I'll go back and digest it first. Chen Guorong smiled and walked towards the sunset with his hands behind his back.
Jiang Chen looked at the sunset in the distance, and a knowing smile appeared on his face.
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