Originally, I had high expectations for Lao Ba, but I didn't expect that in the end, it was just the completion of the negotiations on the 59 tank upgrade project, and the export of the storm tank was still not a word, and people didn't like it!

The other party said for a long time, the general meaning, can still understand, the other party is going to make up his mind to develop a tank, however, the other party hopes to be able to participate in the research, not to sit back and enjoy the results, in this case, a machine factory must make a choice.

"I think Lao Ba is serious about thinking so, and we should also pay attention to Lao Ba's choice, anyway, they want to develop themselves, and we are the main body." In the conference room, Zhao Guodong spoke.

China still attaches great importance to this strategic partner.

"Yes, our Storm Tank, although it is out of action for the time being, can continue to be upgraded." Zhu Lao said: "Engage in foreign trade, you can't be afraid of trouble, how customers ask, we will improve, our storm tank, the foundation is still good." ”

"yes, we're not afraid." Qin Zhenhua opened his mouth and said: "However, Lao Ba's funds are limited. ”

Hearing Qin Zhenhua's words, everyone was stunned, what are you afraid of, are you afraid that Lao Ba can't afford to pay?

"Lao Ba has limited funds, so in his heart, Lao Ba must want the best." Qin Zhenhua said: "They attach great importance to this project, so they want to realize any idea on this tank, but they are afraid that in the end, they will be dragged by all kinds of lofty ideas." ”

Qin Zhenhua looked further.

Because of the limited funds, they hope to invest a great return, excess returns, and when the project is established, Lao Ba will put forward a variety of ideas.

Now it's just a matter of the 125 mm gun, and when it comes to it, it will be proposed to increase the armor protection, increase the weight, and then increase the power of the engine, add more water, add more water, add more water, and just like that, the more you knead, the bigger it gets.

If this continues, time will be delayed, and many projects will be dragged out by force.

His own research and development, research and development to sell to the other party, the other party thinks it is suitable, and if it is not suitable, it will not be necessary, so the danger is smaller, in short, Qin Zhenhua has an ominous premonition in his heart at this time.

Lao Ba's idea is good, but Sharif doesn't count what he said, there are so many decision-makers in the other party's army, today you have an opinion, tomorrow he has an idea, like this, then it will be worth it!

Once the time drags on, the next military general will take power, and maybe, he will be slapped to death again.

Another reason for Qin Zhenhua's concern is that the technology he currently masters is indeed not the most advanced, and if it reaches the world-class level, then Lao Ba can do whatever he wants.

Now, I don't have that ability!

Take the engine as an example, at most, take out the 1,000-horsepower engine that is being tested now, and no matter how much power it has, it will take several years.

"Zhenhua's concern is reasonable." Zhu Lao affirmed Qin Zhenhua's statement: "So, you plan to still take us as the main body?" ”

"Yes." Qin Zhenhua said: "We must urge the No. 2 Machine Factory to develop the 125mm gun and the supporting automatic loader as soon as possible, install it on our storm tank, turn it into a machine, and have the performance that Lao Ba needs, and then sell it to them." ”

Qin Zhenhua is still standing on the road of sales, what to give, anyway, we are also in the pre-research.

The Storm 2 tank is already the most advanced tank that can be taken out in the tank factory at present, and it is logical to improve on the basis of this tank, after all, the prototype also costs money.

After Qin Zhenhua finished saying this, everyone nodded.

"That's right, let's do ours, Lao Ba wants Lao Ba." Zhao Guodong said: "You can't be taken by others, it's also for their good." ”

"Well, the matter of Lao Ba, after all, is a trivial matter, and I am still thinking about our third-generation tank." Qin Zhenhua said: "Zhu Lao, what do you think? ”

After coming back, he was busy welcoming Lao Ba's inspection delegation, and now, some agreements have been reached, which is not bad, Qin Zhenhua has taken into account this most important project in the country, and now, although it is only a pre-conceived idea in the armored forces, it is conceivable that this project should have been put on the agenda.

A machine factory is a tank manufacturer, so a machine factory also has a big say in how this project will eventually develop and be carried out.

"Lao He also once came to me and asked for my opinion, and I don't agree with the complete mapping of the imitation of T72." Zhu Lao said: "In contrast, I am more confident in our 1226 experimental prototype. ”

At the beginning, in the project proposal of the second-generation tank, Qin Zhenhua proposed a series of 122 prototypes, the 1223 tank with a spherical turret and a domestic engine, the 1224 experimental prototype with an advanced German engine and welded turret, and the 1226 experimental prototype with more advanced technology.

At present, the 1224 experimental prototype has been extensively tested, and the 1226 experimental prototype has also been built. This experimental prototype car, mainly a modification of the transmission system, uses a steering wheel operation, which is very tall.

"At present, the project of surveying and mapping imitation of German diesel engines has come to an end." Zhu Lao said: "Our own 1226 experimental prototype can be replaced with a 1,000-horsepower diesel engine produced by ourselves, as well as a hydromechanical gearbox produced by ourselves. In this case, it is very different from the 1226 experimental prototype, I think, simply with a suffix, called 1226F2 experimental prototype, how about it? ”

Qin Zhenhua frowned a little, why did Zhu Lao say this? Let's talk about the second-generation tank!

A machine factory has developed a 1,000-horsepower diesel engine, which can be replaced, which is also what everyone is looking forward to, after all, after the end of the bench test, the next step is to load the test.

Wait a minute! Qin Zhenhua thought of something, and suddenly, his eyelids jumped.

"This tank, because it uses a longitudinal engine, the body is also elongated, which is very different from the 1224 experimental prototype, and its own weight has also risen." Zhu Lao said: "If I have to choose, on the basis of the chassis of this 1226 experimental prototype, it will be improved, as the foundation of the third generation of tanks, it is still good." ”

Qin Zhenhua's heart immediately beat with a puff, that's right, if you choose your own 1226 experimental prototype to improve, it should be much more suitable than T72!

The engine used is a Panther engine, which means that the power compartment can be determined! The power is increased again, and the body structure has been determined, and it will not be bigger.

In fact, it can be used as the basis for the third generation of tanks!

The total combat weight of the 1226 experimental prototype has already reached 45 tons, so it is not difficult to scale it up to fifty tons!