Sky!

Is this the gift?

Apocalypse Tank as a gift?

Wrong!

It's a drawing!

It's a blueprint!

It's not a physical object at all!

The final physical object must be made by yourself.

He squinted at Peng Deming.

No need to ask, this guy is definitely a tank fanatic.

It is he who will take out the design drawings of the Apocalypse Tank. Replace it with someone else and think it's the product of a madman.

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union's military power was really too strong. Whether it is design or production, it is unprecedented and unprecedented. This Apocalypse Tank is their masterpiece.

However, there were very few samples of the Apocalypse tank. The quality is not up to par. It is very far from what the designers wanted to achieve.

Now everyone's perception of the Apocalypse Tank is basically from the Red Alert series.

In fact, this tank was designed in the 60s of the last century.

It was a crazy time.

The whole planet is in some kind of frenzy.

The designers of the Apocalypse Tank were obviously also influenced by this, pursuing the big and complete.

The ground has to crush the opponent.

Strong air defense is also required.

There's nothing wrong with the design philosophy. It's a pity that it can't be done.

Under the conditions at that time, even with the efforts of the whole country, there was no way to meet the design requirements. In the end, it can only be shelved.

To this day, the so-called prototype No. 138 still exists.

However, no one is paying attention anymore.

Now it's the world of helicopter gunships.

If there is no cover of air power, the tank unit will go out alone and look for death.

What is Peng Deming going to do?

Is that what the above means?

Or does he mean it himself?

It feels like it's the latter. He may be too persistent.

It is true that the Apocalypse Tank is indeed the most formidable ground combat unit. No other tank can compare.

However, these are all design parameters. It's not really performance.

In fact, the Apocalypse Tank is slow and stupid.

Mostly slow.

The movement speed is too slow. Hurry.

Its maximum speed of movement does not exceed 20 kilometers per hour. It's a live target.

"Don't worry, let's study slowly. ”

"Good. ”

Wang Bu'an sat down.

Peng Deming rarely took the initiative to pour tea and pass water. At first glance, it is a request for others.

Sure enough, it was this guy's own idea. Most of the superiors don't know. Otherwise, wouldn't it be simpler to send the official letter directly to the 220 Institute?

"What do you think of this big guy?" Peng Deming said eagerly.

"It's good. Wang Buan replied conservatively.

In terms of performance, it's really good.

A full length of 11 meters.

It is a full width of 5 meters.

It weighs a full 110 tons.

Can he say that he can't say it well? If he doesn't say it well, he will be bombarded into the sky.

Four wide tracks.

Two 128x caliber guns of 52 mm caliber......

Wrong, not 52 times caliber.

It's 75 times the caliber.

Why use 75x caliber?

The main thing is related to the question of the lethality of tank guns. The larger the caliber of the multiplier, the more powerful the shell.

During World War II, Germany's famous 88 gun was 71 times the caliber, and its power was very terrifying. It has a very high ejection velocity. Once it hits the target, the penetration is very strong.

However, the larger the caliber of the multiplier, the higher the requirements for the barrel.

It must be able to withstand extreme chamber pressure.

It has to be able to be tempted by natural gravity.

The thin and long barrel is easily bent due to gravity.

Some 45 times the caliber of the barrel need to add a supporting device in the middle, just to prevent the barrel from static deformation for a long time.

If it is 75 times the caliber, the effect of this natural gravity will be even more serious.

If you want to avoid the influence of natural gravity, there are two ways.

First, better materials.

Second, better manufacturing processes.

Obviously, the USSR in the 60s could not do it. It does not have such steelmaking technology.

When it comes to high-tech things, the Americans and Germans are still powerful.

As a result, this 75-mm gun, with a caliber of 128 times, has not passed the acceptance.

Peng Deming turned out a lot of information.

They were all acquired when the Soviet Union collapsed.

Judging by the translated data, the life of this 128-mm tank gun was only about 50 rounds.

Obviously, this figure doomed it to be impossible to actually put it into real combat.

How is it possible without an actual lifespan of more than 500 rounds?

The service life of modern tank guns is generally more than 1,000 rounds.

If you use a fourth-grade high-temperature wear-resistant alloy, the life must be more than 10,000 rounds. Maybe higher.

"Look at this again. ”

"Missile launcher?"

The most special thing about the Apocalypse tank is its powerful air defense capabilities.

It is armed with 12 or 16 anti-aircraft missiles.

It may not be of much use for fighters, bombers.

However, for attack planes or helicopter gunships that fly at low altitudes, it is absolutely fatal.

Helicopter gunships, in particular, in the face of anti-aircraft missiles, are very vulnerable to losses.

Even three Apocalypse for one gunship is completely done.

In the Red Alert series of games, the anti-aircraft missiles of the Apocalypse Tank are often used to fight the Airborne Forces, which is simply a waste.

However, in the real world, these anti-aircraft missiles will only be used to destroy aircraft.

Wang Bu'an carefully studied the four missile launchers.

Not to mention, there is practicality.

Each missile launcher, equipped with three anti-aircraft missiles.

Similar to Stinger, Starlight, Avant-garde 3 and the like. All models can be installed without any obstacles.

Not only can it be launched in a single shot, but it can also be fired in two or three consecutive shots.

Air targets should also have a lot of headaches in the face of such a dense number of anti-aircraft missiles.

At least, helicopter gunships are unlikely to wreak havoc.

As far as weapon systems are concerned, the Apocalypse Tank is indeed perfect. There is little to be picky about.

But......

The rest of the parts are terrible.

"Do you know what its biggest flaw is?" asked Peng Deming, who was suffering from gains and losses.

"Motivation!" Wang Buan replied without hesitation.

That's right, it's motivation!

The Apocalypse tank was too heavy, more than 100 tons.

It was destined to be used only in the northern great plains.

However, even if it is used in a flat and open place, it is not easy to drive a body of hundreds of tons.

After all, it's not traveling on a concrete road. It's about fighting. It's going off-road.

How much power does it need?

Theoretical calculations, at least 3000 horsepower or more. The more the merrier.

Under the conditions of the time, it was impossible to build such a powerful diesel engine. Even if there were, it would be very large. Or maybe the fuel consumption is very high.

This is again the reason why the Apocalypse tank has never been mass-produced.

There is no way to solve the power problem.

It's too slow to be of any use.

The power of 1,000 or hundreds of horses is definitely a drop in the bucket.

So it was dusted.

However, the appearance of the Rock 150 gave the Apocalypse Tank hope.

To be exact, it's the Rock 500, a 10,000-horsepower model.

If it really has 10,000 horsepower, even if it is more than 100 tons of apocalypse, it can be pushed around.

No matter how many weapons and equipment are attached, they can also travel thousands of miles in a day.

Isn't that the power that the Apocalypse Tank needs?

The problem of power is solved.

However, there are still many problems.

Hydraulics.

Electronic control system.

Such a behemoth has very high requirements for the hydraulic system.

For the time being, it is estimated that the hydraulic system of an oversized excavator will be required. Or even more demanding. Such hydraulic systems are not readily available and must be specially designed.

The same goes for electronic control systems.

The Apocalypse Tank is different from a regular tank. The system is not universal.

In other words, it must be designed from scratch and step by step. Including its load-bearing wheels and tracks. And all the other parts.

"How about it? Can you get a few prototypes?"

"Yes. ”

Wang Buan also burst into ambition.

Simply transforming 96A, 99A or something, it's really not fun. That's someone else's work.

If you want to do it, make it something special.

The most critical issue of the Apocalypse Tank is the raw materials and manufacturing process.

Will he be able to solve these problems?

Of course.

He has raw materials that are strong enough.

Grade 4 carbide per square centimeter can withstand the weight of 15,000 tons without any problem.

The manufacturing process is even less of a concern.

There are 50 billion tons of hydraulic presses.

And the robot elves.

There are also manipulators on the horizon.

"Where is it produced?" asked Wang Buan cautiously.

"You decide. Peng Deming replied.

"What do you mean?"

"With our existing military-industrial system, it is impossible to produce Apocalypse tanks. There is no such resource, and there is no such technology. ”

"Oh......"

Wang Buyan understood.

This is the legendary historical mission.

Anyway, the task is up to you. You have to figure it out.

If you do produce the Apocalypse Tank, it will be a good thing. Praise it right away.

If it is not produced, there is no problem. Anyway, it doesn't cost a penny to the defense industry. It is to issue you a license for the production of weapons and equipment. The manufacturing cost is five cents.

With legal documents, it is not illegal production, illegal possession.

It's really a deep routine.

But Wang Buan also took the initiative to be trapped.

The main thing is this thing...... Hehe, it's really interesting!

If you can figure it out, it can be regarded as a great achievement. At least, I feel a sense of accomplishment.

Even, you can modify it in various ways.

I can add two 75 mm caliber guns to the back of the turret and fire them back.

Short-barreled howitzers can also be installed on the sides of the turret.

All-round, no dead ends, you can get how you want.

Even, add more anti-aircraft missiles and turn them into real fighting fortresses.

Whether you come from heaven or earth, and meet me, it is a dead end. I opened this road, I planted this tree, I want to pass from here, leaving a small life.

In short, this is not a pure tank.

This is a purely mobile combat fortress.

Fight the sky and the earth, fight the air.

"Do any of you do this research?"

"Yes. I'm all focused. ”

"Where are they?"

"Steel City. ”

"Good. We immediately went to the Steel City. ”