Steel Soviet Union

What would be more worthy of attention?

Malashenko thinks this may be a new prototype tank? Or is it some kind of new main gun that hasn't been completed yet?

Anyway, all kinds of guessing results are possible, but the truth can only be determined when witnessed with one's own eyes. The only thing Malashenko can do is to follow Morozov's footsteps and continue to move forward. That's all. That’s all.

The workshop was still in a busy state of production. Malashenko, who was looking around while walking, could see that the workers were busy in front of their workstations, performing their duties.

Some workers were debugging the artillery and calibrating the firing device, while others were playing with things whose specific purpose they couldn't tell. Maybe a gearbox for a new tank? Maybe? Even though the distance was a little far away, Malashenko was not sure what the big iron box was used for.

There are also some workers who are assembling and debugging new tanks with technicians, but these tanks that have not yet been painted and are covered with welding marks and rust color are obviously T43 medium tanks that have been seen and actually started to be equipped. There is nothing too special about them. Something special.

Perhaps seeing the confusion on Malashenko's face, Morozov, who was walking aside, spoke quietly.

"This place is not only responsible for the production and manufacturing of prototype cars. After all, how many prototype cars can be built in a year? The production capacity here cannot be wasted like this. Wingdings: ♦︎♦︎⬧︎♦︎◆︎⌧︎♦︎♦︎□︎ ❍︎So most of the time, ordinary tanks still have to be produced. Only after receiving the task, capable manpower will be summoned to start the assembly and construction of the prototype. ”

"So this place is not much different from a general production workshop. The equipment and the work that should be done are basically the same. It just takes on an additional prototype car construction project from time to time. Normally Ordinary workshops don’t involve this.”

As Morozov said, waste of production capacity must not be tolerated, especially under warrior conditions.

Malashenko on the side also nodded and agreed when he heard this explanation. He set aside a prototype manufacturing workshop and usually did nothing. To be honest, this is really unrealistic.

"Here we are, look at that, I thought you'd be interested."

Morozov's words brought Malashenko back to reality from his thoughts. After looking in the direction of Morozov's finger, Malashenko immediately saw a car with the turret and hull separated. The T43 medium tank in a hoisted state is busy undergoing some process surrounded by a group of workers and technicians.

"What are you doing?"

It is understandable that Malashenko could not see the specific results at a glance, because this T43 medium tank, which does not have much special features in appearance, is currently having its turret lifted high on hinges, and the main gun is still empty. Zai's missing status.

The hollow turret with this big gap looks very abrupt. Basically, only the turret shell is left, giving people a feeling similar to that of a battlefield wreckage.

"As you can see, install the new main gun."

"Didn't I just mention it to you? We plan to test-install a 122mm main gun on the T43 medium tank, which is the same main gun currently used on heavy tanks."

"Although I don't know if this can be successful, I have to at least give it a try to know the result. It's better to start taking action than to do nothing and just use your brain to dream."

"It will take another two days to complete the installation process of the main gun. There are still some design plans that are not in place, such as the corresponding specifications for the installation of the breech block and trunnion. These are still being drawn and calculated. But the sample gun has already arrived. , right next to the tank, the modification and installation can be started as soon as the drawings are received. Now it is just a matter of preliminary preparation, so that the progress can be accelerated when the actual work begins. "

As Morozov said, the scene Malashenko is seeing is just the preparation process before the actual construction begins.

It was only after he stepped closer to the construction platform that Malashenko could see clearly because the distance was shortened.

The turret that was lifted by hinges has been basically dismantled into an empty shell. Not only is the main gun missing, but also the steering gear and height machine that drive the turret rotation and main gun pitching have also been removed. Of course, the radio equipment in the turret has also been removed. No trace.

Just like Malashenko's first impression when he saw it, this thing was just an abrupt empty shell of a turret, with almost nothing inside.

He put away his raised neck, lowered his head and looked at the vehicle body beside him and the dismantled parts placed on the ground beside his feet. The headless T43 tank body gave people the appearance of a flying wreckage on the battlefield. visual sense. Among the disassembled parts placed at his feet were the driving devices for turret rotation and main gun pitching. Malashenko even saw the handwheel of the steering wheel.

But the most eye-catching thing is the 122mm tank gun that is placed on the right side of the track next to the vehicle body and is astonishingly long. It can almost match the entire length of the vehicle body including the breech.

Just looking at the proportions of this thing, it is already incompatible with the T43, which is petite and a height shorter than the T34. There is no doubt that it looks like a small car carrying a big cannon.

Malashenko does not remember the final result of the T44-122 in history, but he can confirm that this thing was not mass-produced in the end. In other words, it must have some unacceptable flaws, and it is not so perfect, at least it cannot be accepted by the military. .

In this case, there is no need to continue to waste time on this firepower-enhanced modification. The answer is almost obvious.

"I don't really recommend continuing this transformation, Comrade Morozov. Just looking at it now can already bring up a lot of troublesome problems."

"Um?"

Although he started talking about "rude words", when he first heard about it, Morozov was very interested in why Malashenko said that. After all, there are not many opportunities to come into contact with outstanding front-line commanders and fighters with extremely rich practical combat experience like Malashenko.

Therefore, even if it is a negative opinion, Morozov is willing to listen to it.

"Tell me, Comrade General, why are you not optimistic about this plan?"

Why not optimistic about it? Isn’t this fucking obvious? Is there any need to say it?

I have some disdain in my heart, but I can't express it on my face. But who doesn't care about the issue of face? Malashenko can't make a bad face for Morozov right from the beginning. That's not how people behave.

After organizing his words a little, Malashenko, who tried to appear calm, spoke.

"Comrade Morozov, have you considered overloading the ammunition?"