frightfiction Chapter 535: Joint Research and Development Center for Special Tactical Vehicles of the United State
Chapter 535: Joint Research and Development Center for Special Tactical Vehicles of the United State
January 2, 1945 arrived amid the crackling sound of firecrackers.
The sun, with its flourishing hope, filled this city which had just become the capital of the Nanyang Kingdom.
Brand new national flags flutter in the wind on both sides of the street.
According to the first order signed by President Zhang Chi after he took office, January 1 was designated as the National Day of the United Southeast Asian States. From then on, the whole country would have a three-day holiday every year for celebration.
Therefore, most of the shops on the street are closed and there are not many pedestrians, but everyone's face is filled with a relaxed and proud smile.
However, as the first president elected unanimously, Zhang Chi himself was not able to enjoy this leisure time.
As soon as the ceremony ended, a mountain of state affairs rushed to the desk.
At this moment, a convoy consisting of three bulletproof cars and escort motorcycles is quietly and quickly leaving the city, which is still immersed in the festive atmosphere, and speeding towards a heavily guarded secret area on the outskirts of Yangon.
Inside the car, Zhang Chi closed his eyes and rested, his fingers tapping his knees unconsciously.
The suppression and integration of Siam, Malay and even Pegu, Marshall and Ivanov chasing him to sign various agreements, the promotion of heavy industry layout, the guidance of light industry... there are so many things to do.
About forty minutes later, the convoy drove into a vast area surrounded by high walls.
At the entrance, armed guards carefully checked the documents and special passes before the heavy steel gate slowly opened.
There is no eye-catching sign hanging here, only an inconspicuous sign.
"Joint Research and Development Centre for Special Tactical Vehicles of the United States of South Asia".
Here is where Zhang Chi planted the seeds for Nanyang's future steel torrent, a secret cradle where huge resources have been poured into.
The core secret lies in those "prototype cars" quietly parked in a special garage with constant temperature and humidity and strict security.
They are not products of this era, but "future relics" that Zhang Chi exchanged from the War Thunder system at an astonishing price.
As gold vehicles that can be purchased at will after unlocking the V-level authority in the technology tree after the founding of the country, each of these tanks was purchased by Zhang Chi using 40kg of gold and the [V-level vehicle exchange voucher] purchased from the system.
The heavy alloy door of the garage slowly slid open. Under the bright searchlight, several steel behemoths looked like sleeping prehistoric creatures, exuding an oppressive feeling that transcended time.
The one on the far left is a rank V premium vehicle in the White Eagle tech tree, David's [Magach III (ERA) Main Battle Tank], which is actually David's upgraded White Eagle M48 tank.
圆滚滚的炮塔上，最显眼的就是那门105mmM68线膛炮，也即冷战中经典的约翰105mmL7A1线膛炮（兔子也进口了，拿去升级老59）的白鹰版本。
As a unique upgrade of the Davidic Empire, a 750-horsepower M60 engine was installed in the engine compartment of this M48.
The tank has a combat weight of 49.9 tons, a 110mm inclined frontal armor, a 130mm gun shield, and a 105mm M68 rifled gun that can penetrate 313mm of vertical average steel armor at a distance of 1000 meters when firing M392A2 armor-piercing discarding sabot rounds.
Its thick front armor, relatively mature running mechanism, excellent firepower and sighting system represent the advanced design concept of Western main battle tanks.
In 45, this tank was definitely a hero among tanks that could "penetrate and defend" in the confrontation between armor and shells.
The only problem is that it is too heavy. Weighing 50 tons, it can easily get stuck in the mud, and the large number of small bridges across rivers in Nanyang cannot bear this weight.
Therefore, Zhang Chi turned his attention to the Mao Xiong family and Da Xia technology trees, and bought several other gold tanks.
Parked next to the Magach 3 is Russia's TO-55 flamethrower tank (based on the T-55).
Its rugged and practical shape, with its classic bowl-cut design, goes without saying. The massive flamethrower on the side of the turret replaces the coaxial machine gun, signaling its formidable urban combat and offensive capabilities.
Next to the TO-55 is Russia's [PT-76-57 amphibious tank].
作为一款【PT-76水陆坦克】的21世纪魔改升级版，PT-76-57车身低矮流畅，炮塔上安装的并非常见的76.2毫米炮，而是一门威力巨大、射速惊人的57毫米高平两用自动炮。
This AU-220M 57mm artillery system was originally developed for Russian warships. It has a 20-round automatic feeder magazine capacity, a firing rate of up to 120 rounds per minute, and a total ammunition capacity of 92 rounds.
It has great lethality whether against lightly armored targets or aircraft.
However, the armor of this amphibious tank is very thin, only 13mm, but as a 21st century tank, it is equipped with a laser rangefinder and an improved electronic fire control system.
And these cutting-edge technologies of the 21st century are exactly what Zhang Chi cares about.
The last tank in the garage is the [ZTZ59A (an early improved version of the Type 59 medium tank)] from the New Daxia Kingdom.
This is the one that Zhang Chi values the most. As a classic Type 59 modified, it is equipped with a gun monostable system and a laser rangefinder.
Relying on simple and reliable torsion bar suspension and relatively compact layout, it has a 100mm rifled main gun and a defense capability that is not inferior to the early model of M60 with a weight of 36 tons.
The director of the research center, Dr. Wei Guodong, a top mechanical engineering expert who returned from White Eagle, and more than a dozen core researchers, who had been waiting here for a long time, immediately stood up and saluted when they saw Zhang Chi walk into the garage.
But their eyes were involuntarily attracted by those steel creations that were ahead of their time. Every time they saw them, they were filled with awe and shock as if it was the first time.
Dr. Wei's voice was filled with excitement. "Your Excellency, these... 'reference vehicles' you provide, every time you study them, you make new discoveries. It's simply... a miracle."
Zhang Chi nodded slightly. "Dr. Wei, everyone. I'm sorry you can't enjoy your vacation, but the United States of Southeast Asia has been born, and our steel backbone must be erected as soon as possible. I've gathered you all today to clarify the development path of the tank, the core of our future armored force!"
Everyone was cheered up.
Dr. Wei led everyone into the conference room and spoke first:
"Based on the unique geographical environment of Southeast Asia - hot and humid, dense water networks, numerous islands, complex terrain (mountains, rainforests, and plains intertwined), and the possible forms of war that may be faced in the future." Dr. Wei walked to the huge hanging map of Southeast Asia and ran his finger across the Indochina Peninsula, the Malay Peninsula and the Singapore Strait.
"Currently, the mainstream thinking of various countries is to have a high-low combination of light, medium and heavy tanks, and there is a trend for heavy tanks to become heavier.
I think what we need is not a single heavy tank, but a combination of high and low, each with its own role."