Chapter 233： New Tank (Part 2)

In fact, this time the military (mainly Lieutenant Colonel Hoffman) did not have high requirements for the new tank. In fact, it is the "blazer" (or Hoffman's name, which implies that this new weapon expands the way of fighting.) The upgraded version of the tank, the main indicator is to reduce the failure rate of the tank.

So the three people who had no ideas in Constanta came to Constanta to try their luck, but they didn't expect to meet them.

After listening to Sodaval's introduction of the independent cylindrical spiral spring suspension system, the three felt that this was what they had been looking for. All three felt that the structure was simple, the reliability was very good, and the flexibility was also very good. This suspension system allowed the tank to have good performance. As for its outstanding shortcomings, it occupies too much space inside the car body, and the three people also think this can be tolerated.

Since Lieutenant Colonel Hoffman received these tanks, he has asked the three of them more than once to improve the failure rate of the tanks. The breakdown caused by the suspension system currently accounts for half of it. The three of them were forced by Lieutenant Colonel Hoffman to come to the major manufacturer of tracked vehicles in Romania. The Ploiesti Machinery Plant tried their luck, but they did not expect to encounter them.

After the trio encountered problems that could solve the suspension system, they planned to stroll around in the machinery factory to see if they could have other gains. Sodaval is also quite supportive of their work, after all, he is a good friend. And if they can make excellent new equipment, it will also give the machine shop a new way out. After all, the military's order cannot only be given to Volkswagen to manufacture tracked vehicles. Their Ploiesti Machinery Plant is the specialty.

The three of them continued to visit the Ploiesti Machinery Factory, which really found them a lot of inspiration.

For example, when designing the "Pathfinder" tank, they still used the same variable box front as the wheeled vehicle. In the machinery factory, they found that most of the variable boxes of its tracked vehicles are rear-mounted. They asked the designers of the machinery factory, and the answer was that the rear-mounted variable box can facilitate maintenance, reduce vehicle height, and reduce power loss, allowing the engine to exert greater performance.

However, the disadvantage of this is also obvious, which will lengthen the car body and is not conducive to operation. There is no way for the car body lengthening machinery factory, but for the unfavorable operation, they used the hydraulic control system to change the situation.

Because they produce civilian vehicles, there is no situation where people stay in the car body. Therefore, whether this scheme can succeed on the tank requires the demonstration of three people. The three of them are most interested in the advantage of lowering the height of the car. Because the current Trailblazer tank is already high enough (3.48 meters), if you want to add the independent cylindrical spiral spring suspension system for them, the height is estimated to be 4 meters. The three of them are also people who have designed tanks. They know that the increase in height not only brings about the need for more armor, but also causes the problem of poor terrain adaptability, so they are of course interested in the technology that can reduce the height of the car body.

In addition to the discovery behind the variable box, their machinery factory has other gains. Among them, the rear driving wheel is another major discovery of them. Because the pioneer tank is a wheeled armored vehicle, its power is also the same as the armored vehicle, using the front engine design. In order to facilitate power transmission, its power wheels are also front-facing.

In the machinery factory, they found that many of its tracked vehicles have power wheels rear-mounted. After inquiring, they learned that it is because the structure is compact and does not occupy much space, and there is no complicated front-wheel steering and driving structure. However, the disadvantages and advantages are obvious. The rear axle load is relatively large, and it will have a tendency to oversteer in terms of handling.

After discussing for a while, the three people thought that the shortcomings of the tank they developed were not obvious. After all, they were not producing speed sports cars but combat vehicles, and they did not need to be responsible for handling problems. The main problem now is the need to solve the tank failure rate is too high, and the rear engine and power wheels can optimize its structure to reduce the failure rate. For the three people who have always wanted to reduce the breakdown, this is a sleepy encounter with a pillow, which is not too good.

So the three immediately decided to use the same layout in the new tank.

After spending five days to carefully understand the technologies suitable for their use in the Ploiesti Machinery Plant, the three of them are also more and more confident in the new tank indicators required by the military.

The three of them are also very aware of the help provided by their friend Sodaval. So before leaving last, the three invited the Sodaval couple to the dinner to express their gratitude.

In a French restaurant in Ploiesti, several people are eating a farewell lunch.

Helke held up the red wine in his hand and said to the Sodavals. "Thank you for your help to the three of us. If it were not for the strong support of the machinery factory, we would not have had such a big gain."

After Herk finished speaking, Biak and Wang Chaoqiang also took up their glasses to express their respect to the Sodavals.

In the face of the three of them, Sodaval and his wife Hestina also responded to the three of them. After drinking this glass of wine, Sodaval told the three of them what his father-in-law asked to take. "You researched that this'tank' pair is the vehicle with this weird name. I think the Ploiesti Machinery Plant is actually the best choice."

Because this is a secret equipment developed by the military, Sodaval is also very interesting to use special vehicles to replace it in public. He went on talking without waiting for the three of them to reply.

"Did you find out? We Ploiesti Machinery Plant has the richest experience in developing this special vehicle which requires crawlers. The diesel engine you need as power is still the most experienced in our machinery plant. Basically what you developed For all kinds of special vehicles, we can find technicians with this aspect in our factory."

Sodaval concluded at last. "So I think that you should come to our factory to be the best choice."

In fact, Sodaval has always felt this way, but his purpose is not the same as that of his father-in-law's desire to connect with the military. He is thinking about himself and his three friends. If three friends were developing wheeled armored vehicles, he would not raise this question at all. It's just that their research really fits the machine factory, and he can't bear to let the three of them run back and forth for this.

Hearing what a friend said, the three of them couldn't help being silent. In fact, the three of them also feel this way but now they are transferred to the Ploiesti Machinery Plant, which makes the three of them feel uncomfortable. They are also afraid that because of their departure, Volkswagen will have their own rumors. After all, the three have learned a lot in Volkswagen, especially in terms of technology. If they leave like this, they will be talked about, and the three will be thin.

Facing the quiet scene, Sodaval is the most experienced. He spoke immediately. "Let's not talk about it now. Today is just a gathering of friends."

It was still Herk who had the most experience, and he immediately answered the conversation. "Yes, that's right. Today we only talk about parties and life."

"For us, we only talk about parties and life."

Sodaval looked at the expressions of his three friends and knew that his words had left a mark on their hearts, which was enough. Their choice in the future will also need to be decided by themselves.

After a few people finished their lunch, Sodaval put his three friends in the car. Looking at the slowly moving train, his wife Hestina asked. "Will they come to the machinery factory?"

Sodaval replied. "It should be, but not now."