Malashenko thinks this may be a new prototype tank? Or maybe it is some new main gun that has not yet been manufactured?
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 just 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 as he walked, could see that the workers were performing their duties and busy at their workstations.
Some workers are debugging the artillery and calibrating the firing device, while others are playing with things that cannot be clearly seen for what they are used for. Maybe it is the gearbox of a new tank? Maybe? When the distance is a little far away, Marashen
Coe wasn't 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 have not yet been painted, and are covered with welding marks and rust-colored tanks. They 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.
"Here is not only responsible for the production and manufacturing of prototype vehicles. After all, how many prototype vehicles can be built in a year? The production capacity here cannot be wasted like this. So most of the time, ordinary tanks are still produced. Only after receiving orders
After the mission, capable manpower will be gathered to begin the assembly and construction of the prototype vehicle."
"So this place is not much different from a general production workshop. The equipment and the work that needs to be done are basically the same. It just takes on an additional prototype car construction project that happens from time to time. Ordinary
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 when he heard this explanation and agreed. He set aside a prototype car manufacturing workshop and usually did nothing. To be honest, this is really unrealistic.
"We're here, take a look at that, I guess you'll 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 vehicle with its 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 tell the specific result at a glance, because this T43 medium tank, which does not have much special features in its shape, is currently having its turret lifted high on hinges, and the main gun is still empty.
The content is missing.
The hollow turret with this big gap looks very abrupt, and basically only the turret shell is left, giving people a feeling similar to the wreckage of a battlefield.
"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 try it before I 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, you can start the modification and installation as soon as the drawings are received. Now we are limited to making preliminary preparations, so that we can speed up the progress when it really starts."
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 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 is 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 dismantled parts placed at his feet were the driving devices for turret rotation and main gun elevation. Malashenko even saw the handwheel of the steering wheel.
But the most eye-catching thing is the 122mm tank gun placed on the right side of the track next to the vehicle body. It is astonishingly long and 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 is a head 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 is certain that this thing was not mass-produced in the end. In other words, it must have some unacceptable flaws. It is not 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, being able to come into contact with someone like Malashenko who is in actual combat
There are not many opportunities for outstanding front-line commanders and fighters with extremely rich experience.
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 aren't you optimistic? Isn't this damn obvious? Does it even need to be said?
There was some disdain in his mind, but he couldn't express it on his face. But who cares about face? Malashenko couldn't make a bad face for Morozov from the beginning. Is he a good person?
This is how it was done.
After organizing his words a little, Malashenko, who tried to appear calm, spoke.
"Comrade Morozov, have you considered overloading the ammunition?"