Building a Technological Power Starting with the Type 59 missile and Going Astray in Technological Development

Chapter 24: Type 59 tank is old and worn out? Don't panic after the magic modificationChapter 24: Type 59 tank is old and worn out? Don’t panic after the magic modification
The second-generation main battle tank of the 077 Mechanical Military Factory was actually a large-scale magical transformation based on the original Type 59.

This makes people wonder, does the 077 Mechanical Military Factory have special feelings for the Type 59?

Knowing that the Type 59 is so outdated, why do they insist on making modifications to it?

Facing the uproar from many military leaders and bosses from the mechanical military factory below the stage, Lin Chenran raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing an imperceptible smile.

Of course he knew why these people were so surprised.

Lin Chenran explained calmly: ”Everyone should know that our 077 Mechanical Military Factory does have a certain foundation in the field of tank manufacturing, but in terms of design and research and development, there is still some gap compared with other large tank manufacturers.”

”Therefore, choosing the Type 59 as the basis was a helpless move.”

There was a hint of helplessness in Lin Chenran’s words.

Then, he changed the subject, a mysterious smile appeared on his face, and continued: ”However, everyone should not underestimate the Type 59, although it may be a little behind some of the new tanks now.”

”But the design and development plan of our 077 Machinery Military Factory based on this second-generation main battle tank is not backward at all.”

He paused, and then continued: ”Some people think that the Type 59 is old, worn-out and broken? That’s just because they haven’t seen the magic modification technology of our 077 Mechanical Arsenal.”

His tone was full of confidence and pride, as if he had already seen the future scene of this second-generation main battle tank, which was modified from the Type 59 tank, showing its might on the battlefield.

Upon hearing his words, all the Yan State military leaders and the heads of the other two mechanical military factories nodded, expressing their agreement with his statement.

At present, the design and development plan of the second-generation main battle tank of the 077 Mechanical Military Factory has not yet been fully explained.

It would be too hasty and frivolous to deny the results of their hard work just based on an original drawing!
After seeing everyone’s reactions, Lin Chenran felt a little relieved and continued to introduce to everyone in detail the design and development plan of his own second-generation main battle tank.

First of all, in terms of weapons and equipment, the main weapon of this second-generation main battle tank is a powerful 120mm smoothbore gun that can easily penetrate enemy armor.

Its secondary weapon is a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, which has powerful close combat suppression capabilities.

In addition, the firing rate of this coaxial machine gun is as high as 350 rounds per minute, the initial velocity reaches an astonishing 865 meters per second, and the effective range is up to 1000 meters.

In terms of weapons and equipment, the second-generation main battle tank of the 077 Mechanical Arsenal is comparable to the firepower design of the first two mechanical arsenals.

In terms of power system, the second-generation main battle tank of the 077 Machinery Military Factory does not use the common domestic diesel engine.
Instead, they use the same four-stroke V-type 72-cylinder V-12 diesel engine as the T46 tank. This engine has a horsepower of up to 760 and is extremely powerful.

If the most powerful 760-horsepower version is not available, the 700-horsepower four-stroke V-12 V-46 diesel engine is also a good choice.

After all, for Yan Country, even the lowest-configuration 700-horsepower V-12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine can meet the needs.

At this moment, Mr. Wei suddenly interrupted Lin Chenran’s explanation.

”A 760-horsepower four-stroke V-12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine, are the Russians willing to sell it? This is the core technology of their T72 tank!”

“Moreover, we are not only buying the diesel engine itself, but also the technology and production line that go with it.”

This is exactly the common idea of ​​many Yan State military leaders.

Indeed, according to the idea of ​​a group of Yan country’s military leaders, not only do they need to purchase engines, but they also have to acquire the corresponding technology and production lines.