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The Third Empire - Chapter 601

Published at 19th of October 2021 11:49:52 AM


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When the two are compared, the advantages and disadvantages stand out.

The total combat weight of KV-1 tank is 43 tons, while the total combat weight of t-32 in front of us is only 25 tons. However, the protective power of both sides is the same!

For the Soviet Union, it needed a huge tank base. Now, if one KV-1 was produced, two t-32 could be produced. Of course, Stalin preferred the latter.

Stalin remembered that at the end of the Spanish war, the Kharkov design bureau had submitted the design of such tanks. At that time, Stalin liked the combination of wheels and shoes. He was worried about the full track scheme of the Kharkov Design Bureau and asked them to submit specific comparison results.

After that, there was no following. Stalin had a lot to do and forgot it.

But now, look at Germany. German tanks are the best. Their tanks do not use the combination of wheels and shoes. From this point, we can see that Koshkin is forward-looking.

Now, this tank has come from Kharkov, which shows that the machinery is quite reliable.

The protection force is the same. The firepower is both 76mm guns. The mobility of the t-32 is better because of its small self weight. Taking these factors into account, why not choose the t-32?

Stalin's words are full of words. If Stalin makes a decision in this case, the project of koking will end without illness. As the most promising tank designer in the Soviet Union, how can he be robbed of the limelight by an unknown Kharkov design bureau?

"Comrade Stalin, our tanks now should not only deal with the current conflict, but also consider the long term." Kejing's mind turned and he had thought of the reason.

"All kinds of news have shown that although the German Panther tank looks the same, it is different. For example, the German Panther 2 is a 20 ton tank, but the Panther 3 is a 40 ton tank. It is said that the research and development of a new generation of tanks is still in progress in Germany, and the initial weight is 50 tons. What does this mean? Heavy tanks are an inevitable trend. "

Thinking of this reason, kejington kept talking. No head of state would not like bigger and heavier tanks.

"Now, even if the t-32 tank is mature, it is not suitable for our army equipment. The improvement and upgrading potential of this tank is limited. I can't imagine that we can win with 20 ton tanks against 40 or even 50 ton tanks in Germany?"

"Yes, comrade kejing has a good point." Hearing kogin's words, voroshinov nodded.

Now, Soviet tanks should aim at German tanks and aim at them with high standards!

Stalin did not speak and looked at Koshkin. It seemed that he was asking Koshkin. What do you think of this?

Having received Stalin's hint, Koshkin certainly did not hesitate to express his views immediately.

"Comrade Stalin, I believe that the development of our tanks should not ignore our own industrial foundation just to keep up with each other." Koshkin has felt this for a long time. Now, he has said it all out, and he is not afraid to offend Koshkin. Anyway, he has offended Koshkin and even voroshinov by coming to fight for opportunities for his tanks this time.

"Our country has produced several kinds of heavy tanks. What's the result?" Koshkin said: "our T-35 tank is just a guard of honor. Moreover, every time they parade, they are frightened for fear of mechanical failure during walking. Every tank hand is an outstanding mechanic."

If you want to say that among the Soviet heavy tanks, the only one that has reached the service status is the T-35 tank. This heavy tank with multiple turrets like a cruiser is equipped to the garrison in Moscow, and the total number is only 60.

Their task is to pull out and accept the review of the party and the people every time they parade on the Red Square, and show the western world how advanced Soviet tanks are.

However, this kind of tank has no combat effectiveness at all. Even, in order to ensure a Red Square parade, the tank hands have to do a lot of work for fear of losing the chain. This kind of tank has bad mechanical failure.

With that, voroshinov felt his face slapped. You know, this tank was produced from the tank factory named after voroshinov.

"The greater the weight of the tank, the greater the pressure on the chassis. The need for power, the transmission system and the chassis are serious tests. In my opinion, based on our Soviet industrial foundation at this stage, a tank of about 30 tons is the best choice. If you increase the weight again, bad mechanical failure will give the army a headache."

"At the same time, many bridges in our country can only bear about 30 tons. If we develop heavy tanks, special engineers are needed to erect or strengthen bridges in the marching process of tanks, which is unfavorable to the rapid mobility of tanks."

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Koshkin kept on criticizing the impracticality of heavy tanks. Finally, even the Soviet steel production was listed. Finally, Koshkin couldn't bear it.

"Comrade Koshkin, you should know that our country and our technology are constantly developing. From your point of view, how do you think we will not overcome the problems you are talking about now? Are we not even as good as Germany? "

Kejing's words are of profound significance. If Koshkin says that the Soviet Union is not as good as Germany, a big hat will be put on, and maybe Koshkin will be imprisoned immediately.

Sure enough, even Stalin's smile disappeared when he heard kejing's words. As the leader of a huge empire, how would you like to hear such words?

"Sorry, comrade kejing, you misunderstood me. Our great country is the most powerful in the world. How can it be inferior to Germany?" Although Koshkin is a tank designer and an engineering student, his brain is quite flexible at this time. He wants to fight for his tank!

"However, now, we should also see that a European war is breaking out. We do not want our country to experience war, but we will never be afraid of any threat. Now, what we need is a tank with mature technology, which can be mass produced at any time and equipped with our troops, rather than raising the indicators, resulting in an endless stream of mechanical failures, Tanks that are far from being in service. "

Koshkin's words made kejing angry: "you say KV-1 tank is not mature yet?"

"Comrade kejing, why don't we have a competition here?"




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