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"You mean, displacement?"

Li Jinjun asked uncertainly.

Lin Kaifeng nodded and explained, "From every angle, gas turbines are superior to traditional diesel engines. However, any new technology will be accompanied by a large number of problems. The exhaust volume and exhaust temperature of gas turbines are higher than those of traditional diesel engines, and the requirements for intake quality are higher."

"The gas turbine's air intake filter needs to be cleaned frequently. At the same time, the gas turbine's filter and cooler are nearly twice as large as those of a piston engine."

"The larger the size of the two devices, the higher the probability of failure."

"I bet the two tanks had not been repaired and maintained before, so they seemed so slow when starting up."

The M1 tank and T-80 are both second-hand tanks that Lin Kaifeng purchased through personal connections.

It has been used for a long time before.

Lin Kaifeng knew that Li Jinjun had also seen the military appearance of the desert country.

They only care about enjoying themselves, without considering the impact that installing air conditioning on the tank will have on its own power.

Even life-threatening issues can be put aside.

Not to mention the routine maintenance of tank engines according to standards.

After thinking for a while, Li Jinjun said, "It's ok that the M1 tanks you bought from the dog tycoon's house lack adequate maintenance, but you bought the T-80 tanks from the Far East Army Group. Don't the Soviet soldiers know how to maintain the tanks?"

“They know, but they lack sufficient spare parts and supporting equipment.”

Lin Kaifeng said calmly: "For countless years before the emergence of the third-generation tanks, diesel engines and piston engines were always the mainstream."

"The Soviet Union and the United States have mastered some of the technology for military gas turbines, but the upstream and downstream industrial chains have not yet been completed."

Li Jinjun was stunned for a moment, then blurted out: "Globally, there are only a few companies that can provide gas turbine parts. The core technology lies in your Northern Machinery Group?"

After hearing this, Lin Kaifeng smiled but said nothing.

"The spare parts needed for repairs and maintenance must be purchased from the Northern Machinery Group!"

Li Jinjun laughed out loud.

After being the head of the weapons and equipment department for many years, if Li Jinjun still doesn't understand what Lin Kaifeng wants to express, he might as well go home and hug his grandchildren.

Lin Kaifeng revealed a profound smile.

it is more than words.

Why dare they sell the newly developed new generation of tanks to the Pakistani country?

The answer is simple. Northern Machinery Group has remote control technology to repair tank parts.

Monopolizing the supply of weapons spare parts was not the first thing Lin Kaifeng did do.

The United States did this many years ago.

Why is the United States not worried about leaks when it sells F-14 Tomcat fighter jets to Persia?

Because they also master the core technology.

As Persia joined the Soviet Union, the United States immediately imposed sanctions on Persia.

Spare parts for the Tomcat fighter were no longer available.

Even the Soviet Union could not copy the spare parts of the F-14 fighter.

Persia does not have such ability.

Neither the Eastern nor the Western camp has yet been able to solve the problem of the high cost of gas turbines.

The high cost means that it is difficult to equip them in large quantities in a short period of time.

There is no visible benefit in the short term, and only a small number of manufacturers and companies are willing to produce and research gas turbines.

The vast majority of companies are still focusing on the diesel engine field.

There are only a few companies that develop, manufacture and service gas turbines, and there are also only a few professionals who understand how to maintain them.

It was not until the end of this year that the United States finally changed its previous inherent prejudice.

We have begun upgrading the M1 tank, focusing on solving various problems inside the gas turbine and improving the strength of the turbine blades.

Currently.

The gas turbines of the Soviet Union and the United States have a fatal flaw. If they are used for a long time and not properly maintained, the turbine blades will suffer severe wear.

Replacing turbine blades is expensive.

The cost will increase further.

"Gods be to you! This is the fastest tank I've ever seen!!!"

"It's incredible. The tanks of the United States and the Soviet Union are like injured middle-aged people, moving with difficulty, while the Type 59 modified tanks of Longguo are like long-distance runners."

"Look, when crossing the complex terrain, the Dragon tank did not tilt or deflect at all."

After an hour of testing, the generals of the Bayang Kingdom were greatly enlightened.

Many people can swear to the gods.

In my entire life, I have never seen a tank drive so fast and so steadily.

What is even more unexpected is...

The Type 59 modified tank and the other two tanks all use the same smoothbore gun.

The attack power is incomparable.

The three T-72 tanks that Lin Kaifeng bought as scrap metal became targets for firepower tests.

The Type 59 modified tank, the T-80 tank, and the M1 tank shifted their guns and aimed at the three test tanks in front.

"Boom!"

The three tanks opened fire at almost the same time.

The T-72 tank that was attacked first exploded on the spot.

Although the other two tanks were also hit by artillery shells, they were not blown up.

The T-80 tank fired four shots in a row before it destroyed the target in front.

The m1 tank fired three shells.

"Everyone, we are now going to conduct the last test, the armor defense performance test. Please make way."

"Our fighters will use 40mm anti-armor rockets to carry out close-range strikes on the three tanks."

As soon as Lin Kaifeng finished speaking, a truck drove over.

Nine soldiers got out from the back of the truck.

Three people in a group, holding 40mm rocket launchers, aimed at three tanks and prepared to launch.

You can’t catch a wolf without risking your child.

Without destructive testing, it is not enough to demonstrate the characteristics of the 59 modified tank, which is both capable of attack and defense.

Lin Kaifeng vaguely remembered that the British tank using ceramic composite armor once withstood more than a dozen anti-armor rocket launchers and an anti-tank missile on the battlefield.

The result was the complete annihilation of the enemy army.

The British tanks, which were subjected to concentrated attacks, left the battlefield unscathed.

"Shhhhhh!"

Three rockets were fired from three different angles.

A rocket hit the front armor of the tank.

The other two missiles attacked the left and right side armor of the tank respectively.

Following a series of explosions, the body of the Type 59 modified tank shook slightly.

The ground was dusty all around.

After a puff of smoke, the composite armor of the Type 59 modified tank showed obvious damage.

Three armored soldiers entered the tank and the tank began to move forward.

Immediately, the Type 59 modified tank began to move the turret.

Perform turret movement at multiple angles.

General Mahmoud gasped repeatedly.

It is also a large-caliber smoothbore gun, and is also equipped with composite armor.

Why are Dragon Country tanks so different?

It was hit by three anti-tank rockets at close range.

Even if it is not destroyed, there will be internal failures.

The power system was not affected in any way and the turret moved very smoothly.

These two actions not only prove that the Type 59 modified tank has amazing defensive capabilities.

The engine inside is not simple either!

No wonder Lin Kaifeng dared to offer a price of three million US dollars per car.

From this point of view, the price offered by Longguo is not expensive at all.

On the contrary, it is actually a loss-making business.