Chapter 248: Turret Milk Cover
About the Leopard 2 tank, there are many military reviews in later generations, the most complaining, is the Leopard 2's protective ability, at this time, in the whole of Western Europe, the most outstanding armor research, is the United Kingdom, invented Chobham armor, the protective power is only second to depleted uranium armor, and the Leopard 2 milk cover, the use of parallel Chopper armor from the United Kingdom.
This is also a flaw of Leopard 2, but it is not necessarily a fatal flaw, depending on the user's environment.
Pakistan is to compete with India, in the southern region, a large area of desert area, is the most ideal place for armored troops, there, the Leopard 2 tank 120 mm gun, can be more than 1,500 meters away, kill the Indian T-55 tank, and in this case, the Indians only have a dry stare, even if the T-72 tank is equipped with the Indian army, it is still in front of the Leopard 2 firepower, there is no use, unless the T-72 uses artillery missiles, other armor-piercing shells, Accuracy must be less than 1,000 meters.
With excellent maneuverability, the Leopard 2 tank can move quickly after the opponent fires shells, avoiding the opponent's strikes, even if it only moves half of the hull, it can greatly reduce the opponent's hit accuracy.
Other tanks of the same era, the oil-efficient gas turbines of the M1, the rifled guns of the Challenger pit father, not to mention the French, the French were inherently unreliable, as for the cheap Soviet tanks, they were now fighting with the USSR, how could the Soviets export tanks to Pakistan.
In fact, the Leopard 2 is not vulnerable to the mouths of those military fans, otherwise, it would not be compared with the Leopard 2 and M1 every time a new tank comes out, because the Leopard 2 is very balanced in all aspects, and it is in the export market. As long as M1 meets Leopard 2, it will definitely be defeated.
Therefore, Pakistan only has this kind of tank to choose from, and what Pakistan needs is how to strive for the maximum benefit.
The RD33 engine is a move forward. And this milk cover is the second step.
Many times, it's just a matter of thinking, and as soon as Mhammad said this milk cover, it dawned on the German engineer that yes, it should have been done a long time ago!
However, even with a milk hood, if it were to use German armor technology. It's still not the best, by the way, the person in front of me was just saying that he was going to add milk covers to Pakistani tanks, do they have new armor technology?
Thinking of this, a chief engineer and deputy general manager of the company, You Anli said: "What kind of milk cover is your country going to add?" ”
Cole doesn't understand these terms. But it seems to be a very beneficial thing for your side. Shouldn't the bra be the most fashionable in romantic France?
"In recent years, we have jointly developed armor technology with Eastern countries, and there is already a kind of composite armor that can be put into use." "We intend to install our own composite armor milk cover at the front of the turret after the introduction of the Leopard 2," Mhammad said. Increased protection. ”
Oriental countries! Of course, Mhammad knew that the composite armor of the Eastern countries had been developed since the seventies, and after more than ten years of development, it had also formed its own characteristics. After all, the eastern countries are faced with the armored forces of the huge polar bears in the north, and a large-scale ground war will break out at any time, and their needs for armored forces are even more urgent.
Now, with the friendly relations between Pakistan and the Eastern countries, it is not difficult to obtain this composite armor technology, and at the same time, Pakistan has obtained high-power diesel engines, hydraulic transmission, advanced suspension, and various technologies from Germany, which can benefit Pakistan and Eastern countries.
Needless to say, the Type 96 and Type 99 tanks developed by later generations in the East still have chassis technology derived from the T-72, and the engine is still the 1200 horsepower engine, which leads to the lack of maneuverability, and it was not until the 99 change that the 1500 horsepower engine was replaced. The transmission system, which is still a mechanical and hydraulic manual transmission, cannot achieve a leap in maneuverability at all.
The exchange of technologies is mutual, and even if it is just the exchange of chassis technology, it is completely worth it.
"What is the level of protection of Naga's milk cover?" The other party continued to ask.
"500 mm homogeneous armor." Mhammad said.
Bragging is not taxed, and he didn't say anything about the thickness of the milk hood anyway, so Mhammad simply said casually.
500 mm homogeneous armor! Even the Chobham armor can only be equivalent to 550 mm of homogeneous armor now, and later on the Challenger 2, it was only increased to 750 mm of homogeneous armor, and now, this milk cover can increase the protection level of 500 mm homogeneous armor, plus the original defense capability of the turret, it will greatly increase the protection level of the tank!
"It's a pity that you refuse to export the production line to us, so our cooperation will not be able to continue." By this time, Mhammad said, he had switched to the word cooperation, and he had seen the need for composite armor from the Germans.
"I'm sorry, we need to talk it over." Lloyt said.
This is at stake for Krauss-Maffei, and they have to study it before they can decide.
Watching the men leave, Mhammad unhurriedly sipped his coffee and looked at the ceiling overhead.
There may be a German bug here, so what should not be said, the people in the company did not say, but, from the eyes, Mhammad can also see the inquiry, how to solve the matter of composite armor?
Mhammad responded with a calm gaze, whatever, fool the Germans first!
Soon, the Germans returned, and Prime Minister Kohl said kindly: "We have carefully studied and in order to help our Pakistani friends, we have decided that we can export the production line of this tank, but due to the limited industrial capacity of your country, we will provide the complete engine, fire control, sighting system and gun barrel, and you will be mainly responsible for the final assembly, as well as the production of the hull, and the steel required for the hull can be imported from us." ”
After talking for a long time, I changed back to an assembly plant! Pakistan is to get the complete set of steel back to weld, turn it into a car body, and then install various accessories made in Germany, completely treating Pakistan as a three?
"What we need is a production line, supporting all kinds of materials, and we also need to be based on Pakistan's domestic production, you just provide a final assembly to us, sorry, I am very sorry." Mhammad said.
The first day of negotiations ended in failure, and the proud Germans, who were very reserved about the technology, refused to sell it to Pakistan, of course, this is also understandable, after all, these are the most advanced technologies in Germany.
The night sky in Munich was so bright, Lilith put her arms around Mhammad's neck, and the moonlight shone on the two of them.
"Honey, you're not upset, are you?" Lilith asked Mhammad.
"Of course not." "Tomorrow, we will end our visit in Germany and move on to our next stop, Austria," Mhammad said. ”
What Mhammad needs is to thoroughly improve the level of Pakistan's equipment, based on the country, and introduce advanced technology, even military technology, which will eventually promote the development of domestic industry in great strides.
If only two hundred Leopard 2 tanks were to be introduced, it would be far from the needs of Mhammad, who would rather release the Germans once for pigeons.
Mhammad has long had an alternative, if the introduction of the Leopard 2 is not possible, then cooperate with Austria, civilian, the introduction of Austria's Steyr trucks, military, the introduction of Austria's 155 mm 45 times the caliber GC-45 artillery patent, 155 mm artillery, that is the army's main long-range suppression firepower, this 45 times caliber artillery, advanced technology, the most important thing, is its electroslag remelting steel technology, the introduction of this technology, united with the Eastern countries, can develop 120 mm artilleryIn later generations, the Oriental countries realized the rapid development of tank guns after the introduction of electroslag remelting steel technology.
Principles must be adhered to! Pakistan's finances are not rich, and to buy such an advanced tank, you must obtain enough technology!
"As long as I can be with you, I can go anywhere." Lilith said, a pair of red lips, came up, Mhammad's hand had involuntarily supported Lilith's sexy buttocks, in the tight short skirt, he didn't wear anything.
It was an unforgettable evening.
The Klaus Maffei company is also experiencing the saddest night.
When the MBT70 project was cooperated with the United States, Krauss developed a lot of advanced technologies, and after the project failed, these technologies did not fall into the hands of the Americans, and now, the Pakistanis actually reached out to ask for technology, how can this be promised?
However, if you don't agree, the armor technology that the company lacks the most will not be available.
"After our investigation, the United States confirmed that the Eastern countries began to develop composite armor in the seventies, and now, there are results." Even Chancellor Kohl remained in the Klaus company, after all, this is related to the development of Germany's defense forces, in addition to armor, there are also aircraft engines!
"At most, we will sell them the engine technology, our tanks, the most advanced is the fire control system, this is our secret, they have to import our components for assembly." Finally, Lloyt made up his mind to change the same for the other.
Even if it is an engine, it is enough for the Pakistanis to digest and absorb, at present, in order to develop their ridiculous Arjun main battle tank, the Indians use engines imported from Germany, when Germany handed over the parts of the 1500 horsepower engine to India for assembly, the whole machine installed by the Indians could not even reach a thousand horsepower! (To be continued......)
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