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The Third Empire - Chapter 248

Published at 19th of October 2021 11:57:54 AM


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There are two tank schemes in total. Krupp has further improved the original Panther 1 tank, which is named Panther 3

Compared with the 30 ton class of panther 1, this tank has been enlarged to 40 ton class! It can be said that this Panther 3 tank is quite similar to the Panther tank in history.

The Panther tank in history is a 44 ton tank, and so is the Panther now.

The increased weight is mainly in terms of protection. After all, the Soviet T-34 tank will use a large caliber 76mm tank gun, which will be increased to 85mm in the later stage. The current Panther tank has added more than 10 tons of armor protection.

The armor at the front of the car body has been increased to 100 mm thick, and the most critical gun shield has been increased to 130 mm. All of them are the best nickel alloy steel. In this way, Panther 3 tank can resist the frontal attack of 85 mm tank gun.

With the increase of the weight of the tank, the chassis has also been further developed. The newly developed alloy torsion bar can fully resist the increase of the weight of the tank. The rubber loaded wheel and torsion bar suspension make the off-road performance of the tank first-class.

At the same time, the tail also adopts the latest improved engine, which is still the previous V12 engine, but after adopting the updated supercharger, the engine is strengthened to 630 HP. The unique low torque characteristics of the diesel engine are enough to drive the 40 ton Panther!

The tank gun has also been strengthened. Although it is still 75mm caliber, it has been increased to 70 times the caliber. The advantages brought by the long gun barrel are quite obvious. The trajectory is straighter and the initial speed is higher. It can reach a penetration depth of 150mm at a distance of one kilometer!

It is still a 75mm tank gun, but it can be replaced with an 88mm or even 105mm tank gun at any time.

(senior military fans make complaints about them. Now the 75 mm long cannon is only tested and there are other contents behind it.)

More than 50% of the parts of this Panther 3 tank are common to Panther 1. After the development of this tank is completed, the previous Panther 1 tank can also be improved to the level of panther 3.

Now, this tank is still in the final test stage. For a tank, reliability is the most important aspect. It is most suitable to test it through long-distance March.

For Germany, it is obviously inappropriate for Krupp to develop tanks. Therefore, in addition to improving the Panther tank to produce the 40 ton Panther 3, there are other companies in Germany who are greedy for tank orders and invest in the research and development of the new tank.

Henschel, Porsche, man and Daimler Benz are all developing the latest tanks. The starting point of their design is a 40 ton tank, which can even further improve its weight.

Compared with history, German tank research and development has entered the fast lane. Now it seems that the investment in these years is worth it.

In addition to the research and development of new tanks, Germany also improved the process and adopted streamlined production, which greatly accelerated the manufacturing progress of tanks, saved man hours and reduced the cost.

The progress of other companies is much slower. Now the chassis has not been developed, and the Panther 3 tank has begun to be tested.

Krupp has a close relationship with Chirac, so this time, Chirac designated this tank as his mount.

Without them fighting, this tank is just a vehicle. At the same time, it is also the safest vehicle in this era.

Bock also came up step by step from the lower level. Now, although his vehicle is an off-road vehicle, he sometimes takes a tank. Now, he accepted the invitation of xirick and stepped on the tank with xirick.

Put on headphones, stand and show half of his body. Bock is in high spirits.

Germany, move forward!

It's a sleepless night!

In the presidential palace in Vienna, spitting stars splashed, and a group of people gathered around president Michaels and admonished president Michaels.

"For the sake of Austria, you can't hesitate any more!"

"Yes, President, now, by appointing Seth as prime minister, at least we can guarantee a certain degree of independence. If the German army enters Vienna, maybe you have to step down."

"President, please, for the sake of Austria, please stop being stubborn." There was a cry in his voice.

Some people play emotional cards in tears and use German threats. In short, President Michaels doesn't want to sleep. He has only one choice!

Finally, at 1 a.m., President Michaels couldn't stand it. He looked at Seth and said, "Seth, I can appoint you as Prime Minister of Austria, but I have a request that you should be responsible for Austria based on your conscience."

"Yes, don't worry, president. I'm also Austrian." Seth was ecstatic.

After leaving the presidential palace, he immediately called the eagle nest.

The president has appointed himself Prime Minister of Austria. Please cancel the march to Austria immediately!

Seth really doesn't want the German soldiers to move over, otherwise, as prime minister, he really doesn't have much fun.

Unfortunately, he couldn't find anyone so late. He only contacted the officer on duty. It took an hour for the news to reach Hitler's room.

Bleary eyed, Hitler listened to his men's report. Then his reply was very simple. He shook his head, turned over and went to sleep.

Now that we have all marched, do we have to shrink back? You're kidding!

Compared with the nervous generals under his command, Hitler was quite calm and calm. Moreover, what else could happen if Chirac led the army himself?

Hitler slept soundly.

The sky slowly brightened.

On the road, there were more and more people. The news that the German army had crossed the border soon spread all over Austria.

As a result, the crowd became more and more crowded on the road from the border to Vienna.

In their hands, they hold the ten thousand character flag high. Their eyes are looking at the West. They look forward to it!

The history of later generations has recorded how Germany invaded Austria and how Austria was sold out in the hands of Italy. They seem to have deliberately forgotten that when the German army entered Austria, it was welcomed!

Just as they had entered Rhineland, they were welcomed by the residents here!

"Look, our soldiers are so tall!"

"Dear, I miss you so much!"

The woven flower basket was thrown on the tank.

"Relatives, please make way, make way!" The officers and men of the tank division in front were burning with anxiety. The welcome was so warm that they didn't know what to do. The roads were blocked!

This day, many armored soldiers smile the most in their life. They can't use force. They must smile to make the people in front of them get out of the way. They would rather face countless anti tank guns than face this situation. It's too difficult to deal with!




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