The turret of the Leopard 2 tank is very large, almost the same as the hull, and now, the turret of this tank is also designed according to the turret of the Leopard 2, but it has been reduced by a circle.

There are also many theories about the advantages and disadvantages of large and small turrets, small turrets can reduce the bulletproof area, but the inside is too crowded, and large turrets, when rotating, the inertia is too large, and the motor that drives the turret must also be high torque.

In later generations, when the 99 tank first came out, the welded turret was very small, and then it was gradually improved and constantly enlarged.

Now this turret is just equivalent to the turret of the 99 change.

When the tank approached, it stopped in front of everyone, and the tanker inside opened the hatch and got out.

"President Mhammad, please come and visit." The one-armed chief engineer said: "Our tank has a very strong Leopard 2 bloodline. ”

In fact, it is a cottage, a cottage is a way to quickly improve the technical level, after all, others have taken a lot of detours, and finally found the most correct way, they only need to use it, why do you have to take a detour again?

Germany's industrial level is very strong, in World War II, Germany's tanks are quite strong, they have rich experience in development, and the performance of the Leopard 2 designed is also quite good.

The engine and gearbox of the Leopard 2 are used, and the same chassis as the Leopard 2 must be used to match.

"yes, what's the total weight?" Mhammad asked.

"Now the total weight is fifty tons, the power of the engine is still abundant, and we can continue to increase the armor protection in the later stage." The one-armed chief teacher said.

There is a high-power engine, there is no need to emphasize any firepower as before, and the three can develop in a balanced manner.

In the past, it was limited by the engine, and the full weight of the tank had to be limited, so the firepower could only be increased first. Even in the later 99 tank, which used a 1500 horsepower engine, the manual transmission would still limit the tank's maneuverability.

And now, the excellent technology from Germany has allowed them to develop without being subject to too many restrictions, and their protection has been greatly strengthened. And there is also wealth, and later there is new armor, which can be replaced at any time, and additional armor can also be added to the outside.

Compared with the Leopard 2, the weight is three or four tons smaller, mainly because of the savings on the turret.

From above, the large turret of the Leopard 2 is almost the same as the area of the hull, and the turret of the 99 tank. The area is less than half of the hull, and the turret, which is the most important part of armor protection, is smaller in size, and immediately makes less armor used.

"Not bad." "If the performance is advanced, our Pakistani army will also be equipped with a batch in the future," Mhammad said. ”

After saying that, Mhammad continued to look at the tank. Before he could get in, he was attracted by a columnar thing on the turret.

"What is this?" Mhammad couldn't help but ask. Although it has been declassified in later generations, Mhammad still does not believe that in this era, this device came out?

"This device is a special device that we have made ourselves, called the laser visual countermeasure system." The one-armed master said, "This device of ours. Blaze a trail and specialize in soft-killing and injuring the enemy. We have been pre-researching for five or six years, and now it is installed on the tank, which is not very mature, but we are in the later stage. It will definitely be developed and matured thoroughly. ”

Laser countermeasure system!

At present, an important device in the tank's sighting system is the laser rangefinder, and when the tank shoots, the first shooting element to be mastered is the distance, which is the time when the laser passes and comes back, divided by two, multiplied by the speed of light. In fact, even in the combat of fighters, such as the J-6, it is also necessary to use this means to measure the range.

Then, as long as the opponent's laser rangefinder is killed, then the opponent can only estimate the shooting, that is, a distance of six or seven hundred meters, and the Guò laser rangefinder can give the main battle tanks of the West a maximum firing distance of two thousand meters.

The laser rangefinder only uses a weak laser beam, which can be reflected back, while the laser countermeasure system emits a strong laser beam, which is enough to burn through the opponent's laser device.

In later generations, this system was better developed, not only for laser rangefinders, but also for the opponent's optical system.

Including infrared, ultraviolet, shimmer and many more. The light sighting system, low-light system, and laser ranging system all have 100% lethality, and can even destroy the opponent's eyeballs behind the optical sighting system, making the opponent permanently blind!

Think about the confrontation in the future, the opponent is nervously watching, and as a result, a strong light comes over, and the eyes can't see! It's a big killer!

Although this thing is not yet perfect, the one-armed chief still brought it and integrated it into the tank's weapon system.

Expertly climbing up from the side, following the open hatch, Mhammad slipped into the turret.

There are two positions on the left and right, and there is no space in the back.

The turret of the Leopard 2 is very wide, which gives the tanker a good space, and with special air conditioning equipment, even the most picky Saudis can't find too much fault, even in the hot desert, getting into it will not be like a steamer.

And the turret of the tank in front of you is much smaller, and this small turret is mainly one less!

Mhammad almost forgot about it, a 125 mm tank gun, using an automatic loader!

As the caliber of tank guns is getting bigger and bigger, the shells of tanks are getting heavier and heavier, and the 120-mm shells of the West are enough for a strong loader, while the 125-mm tank shells of the East are even heavier, and the small size of the Oriental people is not advantageous in this regard.

Therefore, automatic loaders have gradually developed.

According to the way of automatic loading, it can be divided into two types, the Soviet tank was the first to use an automatic loader, which has a turntable structure underneath, just like the Soviets in World War II turntable machine guns, lifting the shells up and then loading them.

Later tanks in the West mainly used the tail compartment structure, in the aft compartment of the turret, an automatic loading mechanism was set up to store the shells in the aft compartment of the zài turret, which could be automatically loaded into it.

A turntable-loaded tank can reach a rate of fire of eight rounds per minute, while a tail compartment loaded tank can reach a rate of fire of six rounds per minute, which is why the turret in the West is wide.

At the same time, the Leopard 2 and M1A2 in the West have always been manually loaded, which can also be called human meat loaders.

Now, on the side of Mhammad, in the middle of the turret, is the automatic loader, which separates the two crew members in the turret, and you can even imagine the scene when the automatic loader works in the heat of battle.

From the turntable below, the shell was lifted up and stuffed into the chamber, and then, with a huge roar, the shell was fired, and the tank on the opposite side suddenly rose into smoke.

"Is this automatic loader stable?" Mhammad asked.

The Soviets began to use automatic loaders on the T-64, but unfortunately in the early days, in order to pursue the rate of fire, the structure was complex and the failure was very high, so that the Soviet tank crews kept scolding their mothers, until the later T-72, which reduced the performance indicators and improved reliability.

In Huaxia, this automatic loader is still equipped for the first time, and what is the performance, Mhammad also has a question mark in his heart.

"Our automatic loader was copied from the Soviet T-72 tank." The one-armed chief said: "It can be perfectly combined with our tank gun, of course, it is still being further tested, if it is not perfect, it will be improved." ”

Although it is impossible for China to have military exchanges with the Soviet Union at present, it is not necessary to go through the Soviet Union to obtain Soviet equipment.

Iraq has been equipped with a number of Soviet T-72 tanks, and Iraq and Huaxia have a deep exchange and cooperation, Huaxia used 30 59 tanks, in exchange for a T-72, both sides are happy.

According to the study, the performance of the T-72's automatic loader is stable enough, and the performance of the automatic loader is improved to meet the requirements of its own use, and its own advantages are greater.

"We're working on combustible canisters, and when the shells are fired, you don't have to exit the shells, you just need to withdraw the primer behind them." The one-armed chief master continued.

Combustible launcher! This technique is even more important, saving the hassle of shelling. Mhammad couldn't help but nod.

"We use a hunting and destroying fire control system, which is stable in both directions and can shoot on the move, thanks to some parts provided by your country, otherwise, the infrared imaging night vision device will be a big obstacle for us." The one-armed chief explained outside that he was as familiar with the tank as if he were his own child.

Pakistan's assistance is too important, the 1500 horsepower engine, gearbox, the entire Leopard 2 chassis design, fire control system, and even the most advanced 125 mm tank gun in China, the barrel is made using the electroslag remelting steel technology provided by Pakistan, combined with self-tightening and chrome plating process, which greatly improves the barrel life.

"If you want to catch up with the world's advanced level, you must introduce more advanced foreign technology and digest and absorb it." "The past few years have been our golden age, and we must do our best. ”

Now, China is in a honeymoon period with the West, in history, due to limited domestic funds, not much has been introduced, and now, with the promotion of Mhammad, all aspects of the country are making great strides, as far as the main battle tank is concerned, at least more than ten years in advance.

And in another two years, for some reason, Western aid will come to an abrupt end, and Mhammad will not be able to prevent it from happening, and will only do what he needs to do.

Pakistan and China are the most ironclad strategic allies, and in Mhammad's strategy, China is also of great strategic significance to Pakistan, and the common development of the two countries can achieve a win-win situation. (To be continued......)