Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2506 Type Main Battle Tank

Sijiu City, the nine training grounds.

At this time, the training ground was full of people, all eyes focused on the tank in the middle.

As the rumbling sound of the tank disappeared, everyone stepped forward again, knocking on the surface of the tank from time to time, with excitement on their faces.

Among them, the happiest people are those in military uniforms.

Secondly, there was a group of researchers wearing nine-piece work clothes, their happiness was mixed with a hint of worry.

After all, this tank is still in the experimental stage, and whether it can be approved still requires a series of tests.

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The top cover of the tank was pushed open and a head popped out from inside. Then, with both hands, the whole person came out of the tank.

huh~~
Yang Xiaotao let out a breath of cold air, mainly because he felt suffocated inside the tank.

Three people, as well as ammunition and other things, have to be crammed into such a narrow space, and there is only a small area for people to move around.

The point is, my head is fine when I sit inside, but when I stand up I can't even straighten my waist.

"Hurry up, kid, don't block the door."

Zhang Lao's voice came from behind, Yang Xiaotao turned around and said, "I'm just climbing out."

Quickly jump out of the tank, then step on the turret and jump down in one step.

Liu Xiangdong, Li Hongfeng and others rushed forward to help.

Yang Xiaotao clapped his hands, "It's okay, it's okay."

"It's just too crowded in here. I can't stand it for a long time."

As he spoke, Liang Zuoxin climbed out from the driver's seat with a smile on his face.

He had fought hard to be able to enter and drive a tank.

"This tank is much more powerful than the Type 59. I just used a little power and it reached 59. If it were a Type , I would probably have to push it to the end."

Liang Zuoxin was sighing. At this time, Old Zhang also climbed out, and several guards hurried forward to help him down.

"Alas, I am old, old."

Mr. Zhang jumped out of the car. Although he lamented that he was getting old, his eyes were full of excitement.

He even came to the side of the tank and touched it with his hand, "This thing is obviously better than the Type 59. Not bad, not bad."

Yang Xiaotao curled his lips after hearing this, "Mr. Zhang, can't you come up with some other words?"

Then he said to the people around him, "You don't know, our tank commander can only shout in the tank, hurry up, hurry up, speed up."

"Then there was 'Oh, that's great' and 'OK, that's good', and that's all."

"Poor gunner, I didn't even fire a single shot, and he took all the limelight."

Everyone burst into laughter when they heard this. Mr. Zhang didn't care at all and continued to touch the tank. "Then tell me, kid, what's so good about this tank?"

Yang Xiaotao crossed his arms and said, "Do I need to tell you this?"

Then he looked at Liu Xiangdong and said, "Old Liu, come and report your work to Chief Zhang. Let our chief leave the Ninth Department and report anything to the higher-ups."

Old Zhang turned around and glanced at Yang Xiaotao. He felt that this guy was right. If he went back and told his superiors, that would be great. Otherwise, he would probably get scolded.

Liu Xiangdong was a little nervous. "Reporting to the commander, we call this tank a main battle tank. We have spent two years preparing, designing and developing it."

"This main battle tank is a medium tank, weighing 59 tons, which is 9 tons heavier than the Type ."

"The tank uses our latest 12-cylinder diesel engine, which has a power of 700 kilowatts and can provide the tank with nearly horsepower, allowing the tank to reach a maximum speed of kilometers per hour."

"With this powerful power, the main battle tank will have great flexibility and its speed will be able to match that of the Kuiniu armored vehicle."

"This tank uses a lot of domestic advanced technologies, including infrared technology, automatic loading technology, and outer layer reactive armor technology..."

"Infrared night vision devices can give tanks the ability to fight at night."

"The automatic loading device will greatly save manpower, reducing the original four-man tank team to three, saving space while increasing sustained combat capabilities."

"We have already developed very mature reactive armor. The front turret armor is 59 millimeters thick, and it uses high-strength alloys. Combined with the thickness of the reactive armor, it can defend against a frontal impact from a Type 100 mm shell from meters away. We have done experiments on this, and the results are very good."

"The weapon system consists of a 125mm smoothbore gun, a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun, and a vehicle-mounted 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun."

"The entire tank can be equipped with a total of thirty shells of various types, 7.62 12.7mm bullets, and 200 mm bullets..."

Liu Xiangdong talked about the data of the main battle tank bit by bit, and Mr. Zhang listened carefully, still thinking in his mind how to get such a good tank.

Yang Xiaotao was also listening nearby, and people around him could be heard sighing with emotion from time to time.

After Liu Xiangdong finished speaking, all Mr. Zhang could see were tanks. He even crawled under the tank gun and gestured with his hands upwards.

"This, this is a fucking 125mm, what tank can't be broken with this?"

"By the way, what did you say?"

"This is still a medium tank, not a heavy tank?"

Mr. Zhang asked in surprise, with a look of disbelief on his face.

"Also, 80 kilometers per hour, Xiao Xu, how many kilometers does our Type 59 tank have?"

Mr. Zhang turned around and looked at the person who followed him and asked.

Yang Xiaotao also looked at the person who came. He knew this person and they were acquaintances.

Xu Jianghe.

Xu Yuanshan’s elder brother, Yang Xiaotao has to call him uncle.

It was not surprising that Xu Yuanshan was here at this time.

When the earthquake first happened, it was Xu Jianghe and his team who were dispatched to provide disaster relief.

There, Yang Xiaotao also helped a lot.

Xu Jianghe also knew Yang Xiaotao, but of course Yang Xiaotao had a greater impact on him.

This kid is not even older than his own son, but look at his identity, he is the boss of the Ninth Department.

Although they are not in the same system, Yang Xiaotao has already surpassed him in terms of rank.

There's really no comparison between him and those two brats at home.

Seeing Yang Xiaotao looking over, Xu Jianghe smiled and nodded, then said, "The maximum speed of our Type 59 medium tank is about 59 on the road. Of course, it is hard to say whether the current Type can reach this level."

Hearing Xu Jianghe say this, Mr. Zhang laughed even more happily.

I like this tank even more.

"The most deployed medium tank in the alliance today is the T-62, which is the successor to the T-55 and has stronger firepower and protection capabilities."

"The enemy is equipped with a 115mm smoothbore gun, which has strong armor-piercing capabilities and can effectively deal with enemy armored targets. In addition, it can also fire armor-piercing shells, which have extremely strong destructive power."

"But it is said that the diesel engine used by the other party only has 600 horsepower, and the maximum speed on the road is about 50 kilometers per hour, and the off-road speed is about 30 kilometers per hour."

"According to this data, our main battle tank has surpassed the T-62 medium tank."

"If this tank is put into service, it will definitely be the core equipment on the battlefield."

After saying this, Xu Jianghe's eyes were also filled with heat.

Previously, relying on Yang Xiaotao's connections, he obtained fifty Kuiniu armored vehicles and equipped the troops with a mechanized infantry regiment, which stole the show in the competition.

If we were to equip ourselves with another twenty or thirty tanks of this type, our combat effectiveness would definitely be more than doubled.

"Xiao Xu is right. When I look at this tank, I like it from the bottom of my heart."

Mr. Zhang walked around the tank with his hands behind his back, clicking his tongue constantly.

The people from the nine departments around were also pointing and talking.

Li Hongfeng, Liu Huaimin, Yang Youning and others gathered together, all with smiles on their faces.

When Yang Xiaotao told them that the tank they were researching was successful, they didn't take it seriously.

As for tanks, it’s not like I haven’t seen them before.

They had also fired the previous Type 59.

But I didn't expect that after arriving at the training ground, I was instantly attracted by the huge guy that was a circle larger than the Type 59 tank.

"We need to equip this tank."

Yang Youning couldn't help but speak out what was in his heart.

When Yang Xiaotao first proposed at the meeting to equip the Security Department with a few tanks, they were opposed.

As a result, now that the tanks are right in front of them, they no longer have the energy to object.

If you don't use such a good tank, you must be crazy.

"Yes, it must be equipped."

Chen Gong echoed from the side. With such a beautiful and powerful tank in the Nine Divisions, who the hell dares to run wild here?
Liu Huaimin opened his mouth but said nothing.

But there is only one word in my mind: it smells so good.

"Mr. Zhang, we've seen the tank and driven it, now it's over. Our activities today are over."

"Go, go."

Yang Xiaotao asked Mr. Zhang to leave, and Li Hongfeng also went forward to accompany him.

Mr. Zhang frowned and put his hands on the tank. "Xiao Yang, what do you mean by over? It's not lunch time yet. Come on, let's go one more lap."

Mr. Zhang was still not satisfied, and he winked at Xu Jianghe, who also walked over and said, "Yeah, it's still early, let's keep trying."

As the two talked, the people around who came with Zhang Lao also tried to persuade them, but Yang Xiaotao smiled and shook his head, "Zhang Lao, it's fine if you want to test, but wait for two days until everyone is together and test together."

"Are all the people here?"

Old Zhang widened his eyes, then walked straight up to Yang Xiaotao, put his arm around him and walked to a deserted place.

"Tell me the truth, kid. Who else did you tell besides me?"

Yang Xiaotao rolled his eyes and said, "What did I tell you? You just came here uninvited."

Speaking of this, it's all Liu Xiangdong's fault. He had to drive a tank here in broad daylight. Isn't this just showing off and telling others that there is good stuff?
“Here, here.”

"Stop hesitating. I can guess what you're talking about even if you don't say it."

"Wang Huzi from the Northwest, right?"

Yang Xiaotao nodded, "You already know everything, and you still ask me."

Mr. Zhang took a deep breath, his face full of grief and anger.

"Xiao Tao, we are already familiar with each other now. We went to Qin Island together, so we are family after all."

"It's such a big deal, can't you think more about me, your elder brother?"

"It's not easy at my age."

Lao Zhang's words were full of earnestness, and Yang Xiaotao quickly reached out to stop the topic, "Lao Zhang, stop it, stop it."

"You're talking like we have some special relationship. You can't do that. I have a housekeeper here."

"Forget it, even if he knows, what can he do?"

Old Zhang said this nonchalantly, but his eyes were full of cunning.

"Brother, you know that Wang Huzi has a good relationship with you. He helped you set up the research institute, so you are thinking about him. Brother, I have nothing to say that you are loyal and righteous."

"But this old brother is also very good to you."

"This tank, you have to treat it the same way, right?"

Zhang Lao revealed his true intention, but Yang Xiaotao smiled and said, "Lao Zhang, what you said is not right."

"Treat everyone equally, no problem, I strongly agree."

"But we have to settle this account first."

"Settling accounts? What accounts should be settled?"

Mr. Zhang's heart skipped a beat and his eyes flickered.

Yang Xiaotao counted on his fingers and said, "You have been plotting against me earlier. I gave you 20 planes. Just tell me, did I do it?"

Mr. Zhang nodded immediately.

"This matter was my elder brother's fault, but didn't he give it to you later?"

"But what about the balance? We are still paying for it."

Zhang Lao smiled embarrassedly and said, "It's not that we don't have any surplus food."

Yang Xiaotao ignored it and continued to count, "The White Horse fighter is like this, and the Blue Horse is like this too, I haven't seen a dime."

Mr. Zhang's face turned a little red.

"Also, this time, the J-8 is also produced in Shengjing. If you still want it, I will still lose money on this deal."

"Lao Zhang, you're not expecting to get something for nothing with this tank, are you?"

What Yang Xiaotao said made Mr. Zhang feel embarrassed, but what else could he do for the sake of his equipment?
There is only so much funding from above, and if it is given to this or that, there will be less left, and normal operations must be maintained. It is already very difficult for him to maintain the current situation.

Of course, that doesn't mean he can't make money.

Just like the last time we sold the plane, he was there.

As long as he talks to Old Chen and the others, he will get a large amount of military funds.

But he can't.

Because of the clothes he was wearing, he couldn't get too close to other people.

As for Yang Xiaotao, this guy is an exception.

why?
Because this guy is young.

And the people above also like him very much, otherwise why would they let Wang Huzi get close to him?

"What are you talking about? Getting something for nothing. Am I that kind of person, your brother?"

Old Zhang patted Yang Xiaotao on the shoulder and spoke earnestly, but looking at Yang Xiaotao's expression, you can tell that this guy definitely thinks so.

"But you are right. I don't have much money."

"How about this, are you short of people?"

"I still have a few good seedlings. If all else fails, I can come over and show you the gate, okay?"

Yang Xiaotao was furious after hearing this. Why are all these old guys the same? Last time, Old Wang from the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building was the same. He always had to guard the gate for others. What’s the difference between him and a scoundrel?
"Could you please not use this trick?"

"Still guarding the door? If you were guarding the door, how could anyone from our Nine Departments enter?"

Mr. Zhang laughed loudly, and Yang Xiaotao shook his head helplessly, "Well, as long as I see the higher-ups assigning tasks, I can give you priority to send thirty vehicles."

"Thirty? Too little, at least fifty."

"Thirty is a lot. I still have to send it to the northwest and the south."

"South? Han Xuanfeng?"

Yang Xiaotao nodded slightly.

Hearing this, Mr. Zhang felt even more upset.

It's just that he ranks after Wang Huzi, but emotionally he's still behind Han Xuanfeng.

Where exactly is my weakness?

But fortunately, I did not fall out of the top three. Compared with others, I am closer to the water and have the upper hand.

"Okay, thirty is thirty."

"But you have to hurry up."

"When I think of those small tanks in the army, I feel itchy inside and I can't wait to drive this tank back."

Yang Xiaotao nodded, "Don't worry about that. Our production workshop is ready. As long as the tank guns are delivered in time, there will be no problem on our side."

"Okay, I'll say hello to Lao Zhang and the others about this."

Old Zhang said with a smile, and Yang Xiaotao shrugged. He had already made it clear with Old Zhang from the Third Ministry of Machine Building, and Old Zhang knew how to read the atmosphere.

"Let's go. The food in your Nine Departments is famous for being delicious. We must have a good meal at noon today."

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Mr. Zhang immediately ordered people to eat.

Of course, his eyes still looked at the tank again and again, "Who wouldn't like this thing when it comes out?"

"But you have to think about this name. It's not pleasant to keep calling it a main battle tank."

Yang Xiaotao hummed, "We originally called it the Type 68 tank, but it looks like it will take until next year to be produced."

"We originally wanted to use the Type 69 tank, but later we found out that the Type 69 had already been taken, so it was inappropriate to call it the Type 69."

"And calling it the Six-Eight Style isn't appropriate, so we have to change the name."

"Then we thought about it. Since we are the ninth and it is our first tank, we might as well call it the Type 91 Main Battle Tank."

Old Zhang nodded and thought to himself that the Type 69 tank of the Third Machine Ministry was not much better than the Type 59. The key point was that the Type 69 prototype had not yet been finalized.

It's like occupying the toilet without doing anything.

But this 'Type 91' is also good, and it is much better than the Type 59.

"Then call it the Type 91 tank. It's a good name."

Everyone behind him nodded.