1959: Carrying the achievement system, she rolled

As she expected, Director Wei asked about the improved version of the tank next.

"Xiao Du, how is the progress of the improved tank now?" Director Wei asked straight to the point. When he came here, he passed by the test range and he had already seen the improved tank being tested.

When he asked Lao Song about the details, the latter was clueless. Whenever this happened, he wanted to pull Lao Song down and let Xiao Du take over.

"The firepower, mobility, protection performance and fire control system tests have all passed. Now only the comprehensive performance test remains," said Du Yimeng.

Comprehensive performance testing is to evaluate the overall performance of the tank in a complex battlefield environment.

There are also some capabilities for coordinated operations with other systems and ease of maintenance.

"Then tell me about the test of the improved tank?" When Director Wei asked this question, he glanced at Director Song out of the corner of his eye, as if to say that even if you don't know, someone else will know.

"Yes, Director Wei!" Du Yimeng was researching new materials while also working on the improved tank. Every day, she would take time to follow up on the progress of the tests.

When Director Wei asked her this question, she felt no pressure at all. She then told Director Wei about the test results.

Firepower test? It is to test whether the 125mm smoothbore gun can fire tail-stabilized armor-piercing discarding sabot shells, as well as armor-piercing shells and grenades, as well as anti-tank missiles developed later.

During the testing, these weapons will be tested for shooting accuracy, range, penetration, etc. to ensure the effectiveness of the tanks in actual combat.

Maneuverability test? It is easier to understand. First, the maximum power of the engine is tested, and the use of three types of fuel is also tested.

The next step is to test the tank's maximum speed and maximum range. The test will also evaluate the tank's driving performance on different terrains and load conditions, including acceleration, braking and steering capabilities.

In the protection performance test, not only the tank armor's impact resistance and durability are evaluated, but also its protection against different types of weapons.

The most complicated test is the fire control system test, which requires checking the tank's aiming accuracy, reaction speed and working stability under different lighting conditions.

Even the slightest error could be fatal, as the fire control system plays a vital role in tanks, just like the eyes and brain of humans.

The more Director Wei listened, the more his smile grew on his face, and his eyes lit up. At the same time, he felt somewhat relieved that he had come prepared in advance, otherwise he really wouldn't have understood.

He had seen the data of the improved tank before, and now after hearing the test results, he felt that the design of the improved tank was successful.

If successful, the higher-ups plan to equip themselves with the tanks at this stage, and then export them in large quantities as local specialties once they have more advanced tanks.

They believe that this local specialty will definitely outshine those of the Bear Country and sell for a good price, after all, there is the precedent of the Bear Country.

The Russian Federation exported a large number of T-54/55 main battle tanks and allowed other countries to produce them under license.

Now the T-54/55 main battle tank is flooding the world, which also proves that it is in great demand, which means money!

They looked so envious!

In the past, their strength did not allow them to do so, so they did not dare to think about it. But now with the talent of Xiao Du, they feel they can boldly think about it.

The higher-ups are looking forward to the early release of the improved tank and the successful research and development of new materials.

Secretary Jiang said he didn't understand a word she said, but he felt she looked very impressive.

However, he is no longer worried about Du Yimeng taking his job, because he feels that one day she may become his leader.

Director Song and Engineer Qiao both puffed out their chests in pride. This was their chief engineer. Without even looking at the documentation, he could recite the data for the improved tank.

To know the data of a tank, it is not just a few pages of paper, but a thick stack.

Based on this point alone, the position of chief engineer belongs to her, because no one else can do this.

Wan Ping's eyes were full of determination. Every time he thought he was very good, when he compared himself with her, he felt like a weakling.

It seemed he had much more to learn, for besides knowing about ammunition and engines, he knew nothing else.

"Xiao Du, can the test be completed before the New Year?" Director Wei asked.

"Yes!" Du Yimeng replied firmly. There is still more than a month left before the Chinese New Year, which is enough.

She knew that war had broken out in the south and that the higher-ups were anxious to equip the troops with improved tanks.

Familiar with history, she instructed from the beginning that the work must be done steadily and quickly.

Other researchers share the same idea as hers. They believe that such good weapons should be equipped to the troops as soon as possible to increase the country's national defense strength.

Everyone worked together with all their might. It was true that unity is strength. In just one year, they took the improved tank from formation to testing.

Of course, the Type 64 tank laid the foundation, but more importantly, it was the efforts of everyone.

"Great!" Director Wei was really satisfied this time!

"Xiao Du! How many years have you not been home?" After finishing the official business, Director Wei talked about personal matters.

"It's been almost three years!" Du Yimeng said. If the superiors had issued the task before the New Year, she would have had no thoughts at all.

Wan Ping on the side had a face full of resentment. Since he came to the institute, he has never gone back. Why doesn't anyone care about his problem?

Is he not important?

I think so!

"It's been three years. You must be missing home, right?" Director Wei asked with a smile.

"Sacrifice your own family for the sake of everyone." Du Yimeng said. This is what is in her heart. There are always some people who silently persevere for the happiness of everyone.

She didn’t understand the profound meaning of this sentence before, but now she understands it and does the same as everyone else.

"Well said, without a country there is no home! As long as you finish the work at hand before the New Year, I will grant all of you a one-month vacation. You can continue to work hard after the vacation." Director Wei first sighed, and then said with a smile.

"Director Wei, this is what you said. Don't go back on your word when the time comes." Director Song was the first to speak. Some people's families were still in their hometowns.

There are twenty days of vacation every year, but few people choose to go back. One reason is that they cannot let go of work, and the other is that time is too tight.

Excluding the time spent on the commute, they can only stay at home for a few days, and the most important thing is that they are exhausted. If they can have an extra ten days of vacation, it means they can spend more time with their families at home.