If you are a tank commander and want to drive a tank to fight the enemy's tank, the invincible Tiger King is your best choice; But if you're a battalion commander and you're leading an armored battalion to hold a gap, the Leopard is up to the task; But if you're a field marshal who wants to command a large army to capture enemy territory and win wars, then choose the T-34!

Lin Jun couldn't remember who said this, but it was definitely a wise saying!

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After leaving the hospital, Lin Jun and Maksalev went straight to the trial production workshop, where Koshkin was waiting for them. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

As soon as Lin Jun entered the workshop, he saw a "tank", a full-size wooden model of a tank to be exact. But no matter how "model" it is, Lin Jun also recognized this as the "famous" T34 at first sight.

"Comrade Andrey, this is a full-size wooden model of our latest experimental T32." It was Mark Salyov who spoke.

"Comrades, this tank is comfortable to look at! Haha" Lin Jun was very happy, "Comrade Mark Salev, when will it be finalized?" ”

"The specific situation is still more clear to Comrade Koshkin, let him introduce it."

"Comrade Andrey, it's still too early to finalize the tank, because there are still many problems to be solved." Koshkin said.

"Don't worry, go to your office and talk slowly, if there is any problem I can help with, just ask." Lin Jun knew that its advent was not so easy.

When he came to Koshkin's office, Comrade Chief Engineer took out a complicated tank drawing and spread it out on his desk to introduce Lin Jun.

"We've designed the shape, layout and running gear of the whole car, and there are no problems with either of them. The engine is also close to finalization, which I reported to you at yesterday's meeting. Now there are two main difficulties: the first is the artillery system. We chose a 76-mm long-barreled cannon, as required by the design, but there were no ready-made products. And the progress of the tank gun development unit could not keep up for a while, and we only had the L11 (Model 36) 76.2mm cannon finalized at the end of last year, but it did not meet the requirements of the design indicators, so it was not mass-produced. And the new tank gun will not be put into production until the middle of this year or later, so we can only wait. ”

Koshkin is pouring bitter water.

"Compared to the problem of the transmission, this tank gun is still a minor problem. Because we do not have a reliable transmission that can be fully matched with the БД-2 experimental diesel engine, and it will take at least half a year to develop a reliable transmission. "This honest Koshkin is always so truthful.

"It seems that there are many difficulties, and we must not be too anxious, and the quality of the development of new tanks must be put in the first place. Now I've brought Felsov back, and I'll let him help you with the development of the gear. We need simple, reliable, functional tanks, not sophisticated instruments in scientists' labs. ”

Lin Jun said a bit "big", he was not afraid that the designers would misunderstand what he meant, because this is what was written on the design index that he took in 1935.

Maksalyov, who was on the side, was stunned when he listened: "Yesterday it was said that Felsov could not be allowed to participate in important work, and today let him assist in the design of the transmission of the tank, this is not "important" work ?!" Although the party secretary thought nothing, he didn't dare to say what he thought.

"Comrade Koshkin, as long as you let go of your hands and feet, you are fully responsible for the design of this new tank, and you will not care about any external interference. If there are problems in the future, you can come to me directly, just call the Zhukov Air Force Academy, and I will report directly to Comrade Stalin. Don't be in a hurry, we still have some time, but you'll have to show me a sample car early next year at the latest. ”

Koshkin can't be "forced" to be anxious, so as not to "fall" like in history, of course, the pressure still has to be given to him. "If the new tank gun can't keep up with the development speed of the tank, you can also temporarily use the L11 (Model 36) 76.2mm cannon, as far as I know, the power of the L11 is still considerable, so as not to have a situation of waiting for the gun. But we also need to be ready to replace new tank guns at any time, because new tanks are facing future threats. ”

"Don't worry, Comrade Andre, we will definitely come up with a qualified sample car by the end of this year." Koshkin let go of the stone in his heart, he was afraid that the time given above would not be enough, and now he has given a full year, which is completely enough.

"Alright, let's go back to the model. Comrade Koshkin, you can introduce me again. Lin Jun still wanted to see the big guy in the workshop.

In front of the model, Lin Jun asked about the weight of the whole vehicle.

"We have estimated that the weight of the whole car should be about 28 tons, and we have also made the most appropriate distribution design for the thickness of the armor everywhere."

"We are still assured of Comrade Koshkin's ability. By the way, what about the new tank equipped with radios? Lin Jun is very concerned about the radio, because in the original history, the early model of the T34 suffered many unnecessary losses because of the backwardness of communication.

"We have a special radioman to the right of the driver, and since the beginning of last year, the number of tank radio equipment provided to our factory has gradually increased, and now it can basically meet the needs of those BT-7 fast tanks that have been put into production. It is estimated that by the time the new tank is put into production, the number of radios should be able to meet the demand. ”

"It seems that my suggestion has already done something." Lin Jun was thinking.

"We also need to equip the new tank with an anti-aircraft machine gun, which is very important. What you may not know is that tanks without anti-aircraft weapons are vulnerable to aircraft attacks, as has been proven in actual combat. In Spain, I used the I-16 to kill more than 10 German-made Mark 1 tanks, and I would not have been able to achieve such results if those tanks were equipped with anti-aircraft machine guns. For a good pilot with experience in attacking ground targets, a tank without anti-aircraft fire is as tempting as fat on the lips. ”

To be honest, Lin Jun only thought of this question after returning to Moscow from Spain, because at the beginning of the Soviet-German war in the Soviet Union, almost all tanks did not have anti-aircraft machine guns, including those more than 1,000 T34s.

"Yes, Comrade Andrei. We will definitely install anti-aircraft machine guns on new tanks, and this is not a problem technically. "It was Mark Salyov who spoke.

"Preferably a 12.7 mm large-caliber machine gun, the 7.62 mm DT machine gun, although very effective against ground targets, is of limited effectiveness against aircraft. As far as I know, there are several units working on a new 12.7mm machine gun, you can contact them. ”

"Okay, Comrade Andrei."

Lin Jun walked up to the "tank" and knocked on the wooden board with his hand, "Hehe, when it can be started, it will definitely shock the world!" ”

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By the time I left the prototype workshop, it was already lunchtime. After eating casually in the factory canteen, Lin Jun went to Maksarov's office again, and he had something to say to Maksarov.

"Comrade Mark Salyov, I won't be able to stay in your factory for a few days, and I have something to tell you, which is very important." Lin Jun said very seriously.

"You say, Comrade Andrei."

"We cannot let our guard down as the enemy's infiltration of our interior continues. However, we cannot simply deal with some suspects, and hand them over to the Kharkiv Suppression Committee. As you saw yesterday, those idiots will only be rough with problems, and if they can solve problems like this, they will be ghosts. ”

Mark Salyov knew that the "special envoy" comrade might have some "supreme instructions".

"Yesterday I thought about reporting to Comrade Stalin on the state of affairs in the Kharkov Suppression Committee, but in the end I dismissed the idea. Although the way those comrades handled the situation was somewhat wrong, their starting point was still good, and if I reported the situation, these comrades would probably be unlucky. I think they should learn some lessons, and if they don't know how to correct it, then they are really not suitable for such an important position. I know you're close to their organization, and I hope you'll give those guys a heads-up when I'm gone. I should come back to Kharkov in a while, and if they are still working like this, I will report to Comrade Stalin. ”

Speaking of this, Lin Jun paused, "For some comrades who have minor problems, what can be handled internally in the factory will be dealt with internally, which will not only exercise your ability as the party secretary, but also be beneficial to the production of the factory." Don't complicate simple issues, as I've said several times in the past two days, don't keep raising some questions too high. Okay, that's all I have to say, don't bother you with your work. ”

Lin Jun turned around and left, leaving Maksaryov alone in the office to think. Of course, he understood Lin Jun's words, that is, to make himself "more tolerant" of the cadres and workers in the factory.

"Comrade Andrei's words represent the meaning of Comrade Stalin, and it seems that there must be something decided from above." Mark Salyov thought.