Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 531 New Military Uniforms
"Look at this chassis, these tracks, this cannon barrel, this is a heavily armed tank! It's no different from a tank, so why is it called a self-propelled howitzer?"

It's no wonder that Lao Luo would have such a sigh.

The Type 07 122mm self-propelled howitzer in front of me looks so much like a tank, it's practically a carbon copy.

Who wouldn't be confused after seeing this?
Even Ximen Lang, a native of this era, was stunned for a long time when he first saw the Type 07 122mm self-propelled howitzer in front of him, and it took him a while to react.

If Ximen Lang is like this, then it goes without saying that Lao Luo and his group are even more like this.

Furthermore, the concept of self-propelled artillery in Beijing is a relatively recent development. Apart from a few established powers such as the United States, Russia, Britain, and France, who have conducted some research and equipped themselves with a small number of these weapons, other countries have not even seen them, let alone grasped the concept.

The 49 City World did not begin research in this area until the 1960s, and the first prototype was not built until 1969.

Even now, the system is still in the stage where a tractor pulls from the front, or even oxen and horses pull from the front, while people push from behind.

Therefore, it's not surprising that Lao Luo would have such feelings.

Having already learned about the obvious differences between the two through various channels and after Xia Yiyi gave him a thorough explanation, Ximen Lang saw that, as expected, Lao Luo and Bai Ling were just as confused as he was by the Type 07 122mm self-propelled howitzer in front of them.

I was even more confused than when I first saw it.

Completely oblivious to the awkwardness of having been in the same situation before, Ximen Lang naturally put on an act.

"Of course there's a difference, and it's not just a small difference! Although both are armored tracked vehicles, there are significant differences in their combat applications, firepower systems, fire control systems, protection capabilities, and mobility!"

"Take this combat purpose for example. What are tanks used for? They are placed directly at the front line, used as the spearhead to break through enemy defenses and destroy enemy armored targets! They are meant to confront the enemy head-on on the front lines!"

"And what about self-propelled howitzers? They just find a concealed location and provide fire support to the front lines. They don't need to charge into battle like tanks or get involved in combat themselves. They're completely different styles, of course they're not the same."

"Furthermore, what kind of guns do tanks use? They are basically equipped with high-pressure smoothbore guns of about 100 mm caliber. Not only is the range short, but they can only fire in a straight line, and the firepower is also poor."

"What about self-propelled howitzers? They start with 122mm low-pressure howitzers! Not only are they accurate and long-range, but they can also provide wide-area fire coverage for enemy positions! A few volleys of shells and the enemy positions are blown to smithereens! That's pretty powerful!"

"Besides that, there are also very obvious differences between the two in terms of fire control systems, a very large gap. Especially this Type 07 122mm self-propelled howitzer, which is equipped with a very advanced fire control computer!"

"After quickly receiving the firing data from the superior command system, it can automatically perform aiming calculations and tilt corrections on the target without any manual operation from you! It's automatic, so how fast do you think it is?"

"Before you even spot it, its shell will whoosh right up to your head! And it explodes in large numbers! Because it's equipped with a semi-automatic loader, its rate of fire is incredibly fast!"

"It's absolutely awesome, incredibly powerful! This integrated howitzer is amazing, you guys really need to get a few more. You can't miss out on this!" "Just imagine, if one day we really run into the Russians, and it comes to the point where we have no choice but to fight, with Type 96 main battle tanks and Type 86 infantry fighting vehicles in front, and this thing lurking behind! Then, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, and they'll open fire!"

"Even the mighty Russians have to kneel down before us obediently and sing 'Conquer' for us! What a level of achievement that is! What a sight that is! It must be incredibly satisfying!"

Let alone the future, right now, Lao Luo and Bai Ling are feeling incredibly happy.

Especially Lao Luo and Principal, who had actually been on the battlefield and commanded troops in battle, and had repeatedly struggled with the transportation of old-fashioned self-propelled howitzers, were directly amazed by the integrated design of the Type 07 122mm self-propelled howitzer!

"Let me put it this way, in the past, it was really like oxen and horses pulling in front, and people pushing from behind! But because self-propelled howitzers are just too big and too heavy, they are really difficult to transport."

Even so, delays due to untimely arrivals are still inevitable! Every shipment is a severe test for us!

"And now, not only is the transportation problem solved, but it can also adjust its angle and load shells weighing hundreds of pounds on its own! This design is incredibly practical! To be honest, I love these excellent designs!"

"You like it? If you like it, then we'll want to buy even more sets!"

Seeing that Lao Luo and the principal readily agreed, Ximen Lang quickly urged them on.

"To be honest with you two, at this point in time, research in this area has already begun, and the military has even started to equip itself with these integrated self-propelled howitzers in large quantities!"

"While it certainly isn't as advanced as our Type 07 122mm self-propelled howitzer, it's still a remarkable improvement compared to traditional old-fashioned howitzers!"

"If we were to go head-to-head with them without knowing anything, we would really suffer a huge loss because of our lack of understanding! You are all professionals, you should know the seriousness of the situation!"

The principal and Lao Luo were certainly aware of the seriousness of the problem.

Especially after seeing the actual product in person, it's no exaggeration to say that I took it to the maximum!
Their eyes seemed glued to the surface; once they saw it, they couldn't look away!
But the problem is
"This is a huge deal! If it were just a small amount, that would be fine; with the two of us giving our approval and a few meetings, that would be about it. But this is a large-scale purchase and a complete replacement! This is beyond what the two of us can decide. We need to report to our superiors immediately, then gather the relevant personnel and hold a meeting to discuss it!"

"Then hurry up and report it, and get going!"

Seeing the excellent performance of these weapons and equipment, and with his silver tongue, he directly won over Lao Luo and the principal.

Ximen Lang made the suggestion directly.

"Why don't we just hold a military parade? Not only can we watch, but the commanders can also have a good look! Perfect, I've prepared some new military uniforms! If they're suitable, shall we change into them now?"

(End of this chapter)