Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Since Old Zhu said he wasn't tired, Qin Yang naturally couldn't say anything else. "Alright, let's eat. After we eat, we'll continue the meeting."

Eating at Institute 201 was just about getting full, you couldn't ask for too much. There was no clinking of glasses and exchanging toasts. Everyone simply ate and then went to the conference room.

A 100-watt light bulb overhead illuminated the entire room. Under the light, the vehicle experts from Institute 201 began their summary.

"First of all, the overall design of the vehicle is very good. The powertrain is well-matched, and the vehicle has great potential for development. What impressed us the most is this lateral transmission system, which makes the layout of the armored vehicle even more perfect."

The overall vehicle height is low, and the internal space is large. Only Factory 960 can perfectly solve various technical problems, giving this vehicle great development potential.

The experts spoke eloquently. After evaluating the advantages of the vehicle, they began to talk about the disadvantages.

"As for the shortcomings of this vehicle, there are some, mainly manifested in the immaturity of the automatic transmission."

Everyone knew this. The maturation of automatic transmissions takes a long time, and it has only just begun.

"However, this automatic transmission also refreshed us. We found that this device is more suitable for our military vehicles. In the future, when this automatic transmission matures, it can be used on more of our vehicles."

The automatic transmission in military vehicles is mainly to reduce labor intensity, and it can also be driven when the driver is injured. Just like some people despise, automatic transmissions are for the disabled. If a driver injures an arm, a manual transmission is difficult to handle, but an automatic transmission can still be driven.

Therefore, in later generations, domestically produced military vehicles also began to popularize automatic transmissions. The light-duty 'Mengshi' and the medium-duty MV3 are all automatic. Even high-end heavy trucks were planned to use automatic transmissions, but unfortunately, due to various reasons, no selection results have ever been achieved.

Now, Qin Yang has opened a new window for everyone!

Adding a set of shifting components and an electronic control unit to the basis of a manual transmission can turn a manual transmission into an automatic transmission. This allows automatic transmission vehicles to be made at the lowest cost, which is not only money-saving but also sturdy and not easy to break. Of course, the program needs to be continuously upgraded before it can mature.

At this time, hearing this suggestion, Qin Yang immediately nodded: "No problem, as long as our research and development matures, we can fully support brother units."

The electronic control system can be transplanted, used for heavy trucks, used for light trucks, all are possible. Even the shift lever of the 212 can be modified. However, if they want to do it, they will be a supporting factory. Supporting brother units is okay, but if they want to introduce technology from them? Forget about it.

"President Qin, in this field, we can walk our own path. In the future, can those AT transmissions be eliminated?"

How should I answer this question?

AT transmissions are the best transmissions, there is no doubt about it. But in later generations, this transmission was still eliminated. The biggest reason was not performance, but fuel consumption.

Due to the use of a hydraulic torque converter in the front, it leads to energy consumption. This automatic transmission consumes at least 1 liter more fuel per 100 kilometers than an efficient dual-clutch. As fuel consumption standards gradually become stricter, this transmission is eventually abandoned by countless manufacturers. If fuel consumption does not meet the standards, you have to pay a fine, and the manufacturer's profit is not high.

Wait, dual-clutch.

There is no dual-clutch in this era. Should I develop this transmission? This is equivalent to two sets of transmissions, shifting quickly, with short power interruption time, and fast acceleration. It is definitely high-end. As long as you don't touch the dry dual-clutch and solve the heat dissipation problem of the transmission, there will be no bad reputation.

Let's talk about it later. I make guns and cannons, making military vehicles is already not doing my job properly. I have never been involved in the car industry. I have enough achievements, there is no need to toss about anything else.

Wang Jinman sat aside, constantly recording the content of the meeting. So many people gave him suggestions, he had to accept them, and then modify them after going back, striving to make this car more mature.

"Let's continue to talk about this infantry fighting vehicle." Old Zhu said: "I'll ask a question first, what are your considerations regarding mine protection?"

Landmines are an ancient weapon, but they are very lethal. Even decades after landmines are buried, they can still pose a threat to the surrounding civilians, and infantry fighting vehicles must also have mine protection measures.

"First of all, we have to see what kind of landmines we are protecting against. Usually, landmines are divided into two types. If we encounter anti-tank landmines, then there is nothing we can do. If we encounter anti-personnel landmines, then we can ensure the safety of the soldiers, and even the vehicle can move forward normally."

Talking about fuel consumption without talking about road conditions is just being a rogue. Talking about mine protection without talking about what kind of mine protection is also meaningless.

Anti-tank landmines are used to blow up tanks. Even tanks with thick armor cannot withstand this kind of landmine. Not only will the tracks and road wheels be damaged, but even the entire tank will be blown away. The explosive shock wave will injure or even kill the tank crew. Tanks can't do anything about this kind of landmine, let alone armored vehicles. If you run over it, you can only say that you are unlucky. Any V-shaped pressure relief structure is useless.

If it is an anti-personnel landmine, it can be defended against. This kind of mine does not have a large charge, and even deliberately does not kill the enemy but injures them, restraining the enemy's manpower.

"First of all, our eight-wheeled vehicle has eight tires, and there are two sets of steering wheels in the front. If it is to hit a mine, the front wheels are more likely to run over it. Our tires have bulletproof capabilities, and the hydraulic shock absorption device can also buffer, so the energy transmitted into the vehicle body is not much. At the same time, even if a steering wheel is blown up, the eight-wheeled vehicle still has driving ability."

This is the advantage of an eight-wheeled vehicle over a six-wheeled vehicle: there are two sets of steering wheels in the front. If one steering wheel is damaged, the car can still drive. If it is a six-wheeled vehicle, if the front wheel is damaged, it will completely lose direction.

"At the same time, in order to better protect the soldiers in the vehicle, we will use suspended seats. The cushioning performance of this seat is better, which can reduce the impact on the soldiers after running over a landmine."