Outside the city of Abadan, tank overhaul plant.

At this time, the workshop was busy, and the crane lifted the turret of the Type 69 tank, and then, gently, placed it on the mat on one side.

For each tank, the gear ring of the contact part between the turret and the hull is the most precise, which will directly affect the shooting accuracy of the tank, except for major problems with the tank, the turret needs to be replaced, and the turret needs to be hoisted, otherwise, the turret and the body, unless it is on the battlefield, there will be no separation of the corpse.

The 69 tank, or really had major flaws, the German Youanli was originally only responsible for modifying the gun barrel and fire control system, and the rest was not under his control at all.

Because, when refitting the first barrel, Euanli needed to determine the location of the shells.

The original shells were 100 mm caliber, and now they have been replaced with 105 mm, which was originally only a small point larger, and the original place where the shells were stored should be able to be put down.

However, when Youanli really saw where the shells were placed, he immediately shook his head like a rattle: "No, no, this way, really can't!" ”

Since the front of the shell is pointed, if it is directly flat, it will waste a lot of space, so I don't know which genius tank designer came up with it, and actually invented such a thing as a cartridge tank tank.

The so-called bomb rack fuel tank, is to combine the fuel tank and the bomb rack into one, the fuel tank is not an ordinary rectangular fuel tank, but on the top, according to the size of the shell, there are many holes, the top is large, the bottom is small, no waste of space, it is similar to honeycomb coal, just can put the shell in it, and the diesel fuel is liquid, free flow, although the process of manufacturing the fuel tank is more complicated, however, the benefits are also very many, and the space problem is a headache!

Soviet-style tanks, almost all of them use this design, T-55, T-62, China copied the concept of the past, so it is also this design, although the internal space is small, it can still put 44 shells, which is considered to have a relatively large amount of ammunition.

However, if you consider it according to the design concept of Western tanks, this kind of tank, then it is definitely a living coffin!

You know, although diesel is not easy to ignite, it does not mean that it will not burn, and the shell and fuel tank are combined into one, then, the inside of the shell is filled with flammable and explosive explosives, once the tank is penetrated by the opponent's armor-piercing projectile, detonating the internal ammunition, and the ammunition ignites the diesel, then, the members inside, there is almost no chance of escape.

To do this, absolutely not, it is simply suicide!

And the Soviet tank designers, then they didn't think so, if the tank was hit and the ammunition was detonated, the people inside would not be able to live, and then ignited the fire, then the same. What is the difference between dying once and dying twice?

European tanks, on the other hand, attach great importance to the ability to survive under hits inside the tank, and their ability to suppress fire and explosion is very good.

So, how to solve the problem of tanks, shells in Europe?

The Leopard tank is not a problem at all, because it is a lap larger than the Soviet tank, especially the turret.

Compared to the turret of the round cast 69 tank, the turret of the Leopard 2 tank is almost two large, and the welded turret provides more space, especially the extra tail compartment, which can store about 20 ammo.

The larger the turret, the greater the chance of being shot, so the turret of the Soviet tank was very small.

This is a contradiction.

In order to keep it secret, the T-72 tank was not seen by Youanli, and the T-62 was also after the modification of the 69 tank, so for the time being, Youanli came into contact with this Type 69 tank.

You Anli was very critical of this, although this was not under his control, but he really couldn't help it, so when Zhang Feng inspected the progress of the tank modification again, You Anli's stomach scratched out.

"This design is an absolute failure, and if such a tank goes to the battlefield, it is definitely irresponsible to the soldiers!" Youanli swore with disdain.

When these words reached Zhang Feng's ears, Zhang Feng hadn't said anything yet, and the generals next to him began to feel uncomfortable.

"Our tanks have always been like this! It's more convenient when loading the shell of the loader! ”

"If you don't design it this way, where will there be a place to put shells?"

Ali didn't speak, he once climbed into the interior of the Leopard 2 tank, where the comfortable seats, the helmet with better protection, the large space, and the small noise let him know that his own tank could not be compared with the European one at all, especially his big man, every time he entered the cramped interior of the T-72, he felt very guilty.

"Even if you reduce the stock of shells by a few shells, you can't mix shells with fuel tanks, and in addition, you should add several sets of fire extinguishing devices." Juanli said.

Just when the generals around him were still arguing, Zhang Feng had already made a decision: "Mr. You Anli, what you said is indeed right, then what do you think should be better done?" ”

Zhang Feng is most lacking in talent, his side, not even a tank expert, since the other party came, or the production of Leopard tank company, naturally from a higher perspective to look at the problem, he raised this problem, is indeed very serious, Zhang Feng still remembers, on the website of later generations, China sold more than 1,000 Type 69 tanks to Iraq, that tragic situation after the martyrdom.

It can improve some protection and reduce the losses of your own soldiers, even if it costs some money, it is worth it.

"Two tank racks, a total of 19 shells, a total of more than 900 liters of fuel tank, can be made into a normal shape. However, the length can be slightly shorter, and on the sides, make a special shell mount, and between the two, add a fire extinguishing device. Although a few shells were fired, the safety surname should be raised a notch. Anli said.

For now, this is the only way to solve it.

"In that case, aren't we reducing the amount of fuel we store?" Ali asked. Of course, he knows that in a big battle, there are not many chances to use up all the shells, but if there is less fuel, it will be a tragedy when the time comes.

In Europe, the tank group has more attached vehicles, which is really not good, and it can also airdrop fuel, so it is okay for them to have less maximum trips, but the Iraqi army is not good.

"If you want to increase fuel storage, you can do it by attaching a tank outside." Juanli said.

Additional fuel tank? Zhang Feng suddenly discovered that although this You Anli was unknown in later generations, his thinking was very active.

In later generations, almost all newly developed tanks will carry two oil drums in the back, and when marching, the diesel fuel in the oil drum will be consumed first, and when the two armies are engaged, the oil in the oil drum will also be consumed, so that the stroke can be maximized.

"That's not going to work, carrying an oil drum? It's just whimsical! "Now everyone exploded.

What are tanks for? Fighting! When you are fighting, carrying an oil drum, isn't that looking for death?

Unbeknownst to him, the wise Lord Qusay actually agreed with the other party's proposal: "Okay, then modify it according to what Mr. Youanli said." ”

Later, the armored units equipped with such tanks soon discovered the superior surname: except in extremely special circumstances, it is impossible for the tank to meet the opponent's fire as soon as it comes up, and in the process of marching, the fuel hanging outside is first consumed, and the fuel tank in the stomach is still full.

At this time, the other armored units, the fuel has been consumed by a small half, and they are all calculating when the supply vehicles will arrive next, and the 69 tanks are still rushing forward, my fuel tank is full, and my stomach is full, so I have the strength to fight!

Of course, there were a few that caught fire because the fuel tank in the back was hit, but despite the flaws, this design was still very successful.

These improvements, which are only small and do not cost much, can be solved by the overhaul plant itself.

Now, when Zhang Feng came here for the second time, he saw this scene.

"Your Excellency Qusay, Mr. Juanli, please watch the shooting show of the converted tank." said the director of the overhaul plant.

Shooting show? Good! Zhang Fengzheng wanted to know how much the surname of the modified 69 tank could be improved.

Outside, on the shooting range, a 69 tank, already quietly parked to the side. Compared to before, from a distance, it is an extra fuel tank hung behind the buttocks, and if you look closely, the barrel has changed.

Alad was on the turret, waiting for this moment, because he had already shot in advance, and he felt that compared to the T-62, it was amazingly powerful.

As a fighter in the armored forces who was very fond of studying new equipment, and having risen to the rank of instructor, Elad received orders to test the tank.

Originally, Alad still didn't understand this order, and Chinese things, even if they were illiterate, could be done after initial training. However, having come here, getting inside the tank, and firing two shells, Ellad fell in love with this guy.

"Your Excellency Qusay, please show you the firepower of the modified tank." You Anli was on the side of the shooting range and said to Zhang Feng.

"Good, very good." Zhang Feng sat on the prepared chair, ready to watch this shooting performance.

Receiving the order, Elard got inside the tank.

At this moment, the equipment inside, although it is still brand new, is different from the original. The familiar square word has been replaced with the German alphabet.

Alad had already posted the corresponding Arabic text on the side.

Advance!

The driver in front of him is in gear, and the tank still accelerates.

With a new fire control system, Alad steadily aimed at the target in front of him, and the straight-line distance had exceeded 1,400 meters, and at this distance, even the 125 mm caliber T-72 gun had to be achieved by experienced fighters.

"Boom!" A shell, which accurately hit the target.

"Good!" The generals who came together were all experts, and after seeing it, they all congratulated.

However, what Zhang Feng is looking forward to more is the ability to fight at night after switching to infrared imaging devices.

Using advanced night combat equipment to abuse those infrared headlights is Zhang Feng's favorite thing.

(To be continued)