Chapter 121 Is There Air Conditioning? (First Order Required)

Production workshop.

Liu Tao came here with a group of experts.

When they saw the self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, everyone couldn't help but show a look of shock.

Just a glance would attract them.

The appearance is really too high!

"Comrade Liu Tao, this paint?" An expert couldn't help asking.

"Experts, the paint on the turret and body of this self-propelled anti-aircraft gun is frosted!" Liu Tao introduced.

"Frosted paint?"

The experts couldn't help looking at Liu Tao.

Liu Tao smiled and began to explain the unique paint of frosted paint.

The frosted texture of the paint not only makes its appearance more refined, but also contains deep military design wisdom.

It is not for the purpose of adding beauty, but also a wise move based on multiple considerations.

This frosted texture design can not only effectively increase the surface friction and improve the ability of the self-propelled anti-aircraft gun to pass through complex terrain, but more importantly, it can reduce reflections and reduce the possibility of the tank being discovered by the enemy's infrared, optical and other detection methods, thereby improving the concealment and survivability of the self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.

He has always believed that appearance is combat effectiveness!

Everyone was amazed when they heard Liu Tao's explanation.

This seemed to open a window for everyone, and they saw a new world.

At the same time, they secretly admired Liu Tao's innovative ability.

"Comrade Liu Tao, can we install larger anti-aircraft guns in the future instead of the two 35mm anti-aircraft guns installed now?" an expert asked.

The power of artillery is proportional to the caliber.

"Now I am developing a 70mm anti-aircraft gun. When the 70mm anti-aircraft gun is successfully developed, the performance will not change after it is installed!" Liu Tao smiled and said, "This big guy is not just a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. Later, it will be used as a third-generation tank, with thickened armor and 120mm smoothbore guns, or even 140mm caliber smoothbore guns."

If it is just a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun now, the engine power does not need to reach 1,500 horsepower, only 850 to 900 horsepower is enough!

Many experts flashed a hot feeling in their hearts.

The third-generation main battle tank is what everyone dreams of owning.

However, at the seminar a few years ago, a consensus had been reached that it was unrealistic to directly develop the third-generation main battle tank. The span was too large, and there were not enough talents and technical reserves. The most feasible thing was to develop the second-generation main battle tank. Even if the second-generation main battle tank was developed, it would take ten or even twenty years.

Now, from this self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, they saw hope!

Some people began to enter the cockpit and found that the cockpit space seemed much larger.

The steering wheel is an oval steering wheel, and the width is only about the width of a person's forearm. The gear lever is also much smaller, and it seems much easier to operate.

The parking lever is also small.

The cockpit of this self-propelled anti-aircraft gun is already very modern, and it is similar to the automatic transmission of a small car thirty or forty years later. Even a novice who has never driven a tank can drive a tank with someone guiding him.

The experts who tried it personally were amazed at the amazing automation of this self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. The steering wheel and automatic transmission make its operation more flexible and easy to learn. This is of great benefit to the training of vehicle commanders and can also exert greater power in combat.

Wang Baoguo was also very excited. He tried it himself and had a good time.

When Liu Tao personally drove the Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, facing a 3-meter-wide trench in front, he flew directly over the trench at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour, and all the experts exclaimed.

When other experts drove, they were cautious because it was their first time.

But when Liu Tao drove, it was completely different. Liu Tao was too familiar with it.

The superior performance of the Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun was fully demonstrated in Liu Tao's hands.

Then all the experts couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Before they came, they were skeptical, and most of them were even skeptical.

But when they saw the prototype, everyone smiled bitterly in addition to excitement and excitement.

Does this still need acceptance? Does it still need to be reviewed?

Facts speak louder than words!

The technology demonstrated by Liu Tao crushed them in all aspects. Are they qualified to review?

The self-propelled anti-aircraft guns that have the "three-in-one" of firepower, firepower command and control, and power supply, except for the "Cheetah" self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, are only the Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns!

"Director Liu, I want to ask, why do you need to install air conditioning?" asked Mr. Zhu.

He found that the Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun actually has a refrigeration system.

This is simply outrageous!

Liu Tao explained: "In summer, the cabin is too hot. Air conditioning can improve the cabin environment, make armored soldiers more comfortable, and can better exert their combat effectiveness."

"And this self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, the first export target is the Middle East, where the temperature is high and the oil-producing countries are rich. People are willing to buy it if there is air conditioning in the cabin." Liu Tao said.

What makes him snatch customers from Europe, the United States, and the Soviet Union? In addition to good quality and low price, it is thoughtful and in-place service.

Don't think it's just installing an air conditioner, but in this era, it is definitely a groundbreaking feat.

A group of experts looked at each other.

An expert frowned and said: "Armored soldiers didn't need it before. Now it's a refrigeration system. Isn't it redundant? It's too wasteful!"

"It's not that we didn't need it before, but we didn't have the conditions and the technology, so we had to let the armored soldiers suffer." Liu Tao retorted, "Now we have the conditions and the technology, why should we let the armored soldiers suffer?"

"Technology is used to benefit mankind!" Liu Tao emphasized.

Liu Tao spent a lot of effort to master the armored vehicle air conditioning technology. Air conditioning technology is not only for armored vehicles, but also for the development of the civilian field of Panshan Machinery Factory.

Producing air conditioners is definitely a very good business.

"But if there is air conditioning, it is equivalent to adding a hidden danger." The expert frowned.

"Where is the hidden danger!" Liu Tao shook his head.

It's nothing more than a trade-off!

There are four main reasons why tanks and armored vehicles are not equipped with air conditioners now.

The first factor is affected by space. The tank cockpit is already small. If air conditioning is installed, the tank soldiers may have no place to step.

The second factor is that it is easy to expose oneself. In addition to generating cold air, air conditioning also generates heat, so it will increase the infrared characteristics of the tank. You should know that this is an era when infrared weapons are very popular, so tanks equipped with air conditioners are easily discovered by enemy infrared detection equipment, and the consequences are disastrous.

The third factor is increased consumption. As long as the air conditioner is working, there will be consumption. If it works with the help of the tank engine, it will increase the burden on the tank. If an independent engine is installed for the air conditioner, it will further occupy the space of the tank, making the tank cockpit more crowded and in a dilemma.

The third factor is the limitation of vehicle air conditioning technology. At present, vehicle air conditioning technology is limited and highly unstable, which will be like a time bomb. The environment of tanks and armored vehicles is relatively harsh, and most of them are even in the wild. If the vehicle air conditioner is not careful, it will explode, which is undoubtedly fatal to tanks and armored vehicles.