Chapter 373 Youth and Life
Now, the A-32 tank is the lifeblood of Koshkin. The overall layout of this tank is almost exactly the same as the later T-34.
Similar to the German Black Panther Tank, this tank uses inclined armor to achieve greater protection levels under the same weight.
As for the current domestic conditions of the Soviet Union, it is difficult for tanks to move freely if they exceed 30 tons. Along the way, bridges will limit the passage of tanks. You can't have to have engineers in front of you to build bridges, right?
Five large diameter load-bearing wheels are suspended by US patented Christie, with a long stroke, making them very shock-absorbing when off-road.
Above the car body is a cast turret, which can reduce the manufacturing process and facilitate large-scale production.
The most revolutionary one is of course the use of diesel engines, which are even more similar to the German Black Panther tanks, with high torque, low fuel consumption and long travel.
Now, this tank has been built with a prototype, but it is at the risk of death. Of course, Koshkin would not agree. His tank is like his child, and he must do his best to develop this tank!
Since Comrade Stalin was blinded, he would drive to Moscow himself and let Comrade Stalin see the excellent performance of his tank!
Koshkin made up his mind, but his assistants were worried.
"Comrade Koshkin, your lungs are not good. Such a long journey will probably be unfavorable to you." Molozov said: "Just let me lead the team!"
"No, I must go in person." Koshkin was stubborn.
The preparations were done soon, two A-32 tank prototypes and two supply cars, with some parts on them. After all, I don’t know if this tank will malfunction in the middle.
Standing in the turret, Koshkin wore a thick military coat and looked at the snow in front of him, he gave an order: "Enter, let's go to Moscow!"
Enter! The diesel engine at the tail rumbles, and the tracks crush the white fields, from Kharkov to Moscow, is not far away!
With a high 76mm gun barrel, Koshkin made up his mind to put this tank into service even if he died!
With such determination, the great Soviet tank designer Koshkin set out on the road, and he dedicated his youth and life to the Soviet advanced ground weapons.
In Germany, the updated tanks have begun to be finalized.
At that time, Hitler promised to choose a suitable tank among the tanks of Porsche and Henschel at the end of the year. As a result, Hitler was gone before the end of the year.
In this way, they were given several more months, and Porsche and Henschel were doing their best to develop new chariots.
Of course, Krupp is responsible for the turret, and they only need to get the chassis done.
Now, the German factory is starting construction at full speed, including the factory in the Czech Republic, which is producing Black Panther 3 tanks. Only enough tanks can Germany form enough armored divisions.
However, now, the Black Panther 3 tank has become the focus of attention of all countries. Britain, France, and the Soviet Union will definitely target the Black Panther 3 tank to design new tanks and fight.
Therefore, Germany needs to set up a new tank as soon as possible!
When Cirick's special train returned from the eastern front, he immediately arrived at the Kumasdorf Army's shooting range, where both tanks had been extensively tested.
The chassis without turrets looks unique. Among them, there are a lot of technicians busy on the chassis of a tank.
"It's all Siemens' devices that are unreliable!" a technician said depressedly.
Siemens’ unreliability! More than a year has passed, and they are constantly improving, improving, transmission system, and chassis. There is no problem. The problems are the engine and electromechanical design, constant oil leakage, overheating and durability issues, which make everyone Alexander.
For example, today, after a test of 100 kilometers, the motor behind it was overheated again, and you could smell the burnt smell from here.
If the experiment is not terminated in time, then if you continue running, the motor will definitely burn!
When will it be the end if you keep modifying this?
"Advanced technology beyond the times may mean that objective conditions cannot be met." At this moment, a voice came from beside him: "Dr. Porsche, your idea is very advanced, but unfortunately, our current technical foundation is too poor."
The one who complained was Dr. Porsche. He heard this voice very familiar, turned his head and saw Cialique.
"Great Head of State," Porsche said, "Now, I have to admit that you are forward-looking, but I will not give up on my technical route."
Dr. Porsche has always been obsessed with electric drives, and now he is a stubborn technical maniac.
"It's a pity that the empire has no time," said Cialick. "Now, we have to make a ruling that the Henschel chassis can meet our needs."
Compared with the continuous repairs here, the Henschel Company's chassis over there has been completely mature after continuous testing and modifications.
At the beginning, under the strong opposition of Cialis, if Henschel wanted to bid, it would have to modify the load-bearing wheels. Therefore, the eight pairs of interleaved load-bearing wheels became the same as Porsche. Although it reduced the stability of off-road, it at least won the praise of Cialis.
Moreover, it is indeed convenient to repair.
"After testing these days, this chassis of Henschel rarely has mechanical failures and can stabilize off-road for hundreds of kilometers." said Knibe Camp of the Army Weapons next to Cialique.
Cialek nodded. In history, Henschel's company won. The main problem of the Tiger style at that time was that the engine was overheating. Now, after changing into a diesel engine, there is no longer such problem as before.
Everything is already mature, and the new 45-ton chassis will become the trump card of Germany!
"However, we have a proposal for the selection of tank guns from a cost perspective," said Knibercamp.
Cyric has always been right, saying one is one, and now, Knibe Camp has a proposal, and is also careful.
"What proposal?" asked Cialek.
Chapter completed!