Project 260, this is one of the most critical and important words that Malashenko captured in Shashmulin’s words.
Although the related signs have already arrived, Kotin had already told Malashenko before that Shashmulin was presiding over the design of a powerful heavy tank based on a new concept in Leningrad.
Even just looking at the design sketches of the initial plan, it is enough to feel the unparalleled power of this new heavy tank from the black words and lines on the white paper. More importantly, Malashenko, as a time traveler, knows very clearly that 260
What does the code name mean exactly?
Judging from the current time, there is no doubt that the prototype of this project will be manufactured before the end of World War II, in time for the Great Patriotic War.
If this situation is taken as the premise, then there is no doubt that the final product of Project 260 will undoubtedly be the most powerful heavy tank actually manufactured by all mankind in the history of World War II.
First, that German bullshit rat can only be regarded as a younger brother to him.
Because of the "premature birth", Malashenko has been worried about whether the design of Project 260 can be completed on time. After all, after the existing history has been distorted and changed by his own influence, some of the changes that have followed can no longer be used.
Based on the existing historical knowledge and predictions, problems may inevitably arise if we go so far in advance.
But judging from the current situation, Malashenko seems to be worrying too much.
The expected bad situation did not happen. On the contrary, the good news came from Shashmulin that "the project is coming to an end." This sudden good news suddenly made Comrade Ma extremely excited.
"Oh? It's coming to an end? What is the actual progress of the project now? Has the prototype been completed? If it is completed, has it gone through preliminary testing? What is the general situation? Tell me quickly."
"..."
To be precise, Shashmulin didn't know that Kotin had shown Malashenko the preliminary sketch of Project 260, or Kotin himself thought that this matter was not a big deal and was a serious matter.
The kind that can be mentioned but not mentioned.
Maybe he was too busy to mention it to Shashmulin, which caused Shashmulin to look confused when faced with Malashenko's barrage of questions, and he was completely touched all of a sudden.
Mindless.
After thinking about it for a while, I felt that it might be because Malashenko was very interested in the project itself. Anyway, Shashmulin couldn't find a more reasonable explanation for a while, so he simply stopped thinking about it and just went along with it.
Following Malashenko's question, he continued.
"The current progress of the entire project is that the first prototype has been built, but it has not yet been tested out of the factory. In fact, we are already preparing a test plan, but because this is a vehicle, all performance indicators and design parameters are consistent with
It is a new car that is very different from its predecessor, so many existing test plans that can be used as a reference are no longer feasible and need to be reconsidered and formulated."
"If nothing goes wrong, the first round of testing will be carried out the day after tomorrow. I plan to fly back to Leningrad tomorrow. This test is very important and must not be missed, so I must be there in person to preside over the work.
This is also what I should do as the chief engineer of the entire project."
"...."
Malashenko, who blinked twice, was noncommittal and did not say anything immediately. Shashmulin, who was sitting aside, could not guess what Comrade Ma was thinking at the moment.
When he heard the news from Shashmulin that "the first prototype car has been built," Malashenko could pat his chest and guarantee that if he were not in the car now, but on the ground, he would
I'm sure I'll clap my hands together, jump up happily and giggle, this damn progress is faster than I expected! It's so fucking exciting!
No, this matter is indeed very important! We can't just let Shashmulin go back alone. I have to take his plane and go with him to see what's going on!
Having made up his mind, Malashenko did not hesitate any longer, and then raised his head and spoke to Shashmulin again.
"Well, this news couldn't be better! You've done a great job, Comrade Shashmulin."
"In this way, I will go back to Leningrad with you tomorrow. I can still adjust my time to drive, so it won't be a big problem to go back with you. I will go with you to see the prototype test of Project 260. If the situation is good enough,
If the performance of the prototype car is satisfactory, I will take the car away directly after you collect the test data."
"Just like before, you can't test anything real just by running around in the test track. As long as there is no problem with the basic reliability, then you should take it to the battlefield and have those Fascist lackeys operated on to test its power. As long as it hurts.
If you kill those stupid Fascists, then this car is definitely a good car. When this happens, I will attach my suggestions and trial report. This will definitely be of great help to you. I said
Right?"
Of course, there is nothing wrong with what Malashenko said. In fact, it is exactly as Malashenko said. In the past, the actual combat tests of several excellent heavy tank prototypes were handed over to Malashenko’s troops.
Completed.
Therefore, the leader's division with its outstanding combat power is not only a model unit, but also a pilot unit for the first step of the Red Army's mechanical synthesis and transformation. It is also an actual combat test and evaluation unit for new main battle technology weapons. It has almost taken over an elite division.
All the important tasks undertaken are still intact. If it is really left to Malashenko to complete the actual combat test, that would indeed be the best.
Under the leadership division's unique organization, tactics, and combat system that are unique to the entire Red Army, the performance of any prototype vehicle in actual combat can be fully tested and evaluated.
As long as there are no problems in the leader division, it at least shows that this excellent prototype vehicle and the mass-produced model based on it are what the Red Army tank force needs under future development and changes.
Even though today, due to the war years, the brother tank unit still cannot reach the level and configuration of the leader division, this does not mean that it will not be possible in the future, so this is at least a successful pilot that can be applied to the entire army in the future.
Correspondingly, if the actual test results of this prototype vehicle in the leadership division are not satisfactory, it will be a big problem.
A leader with such a good configuration cannot exert the power of the thing you designed? Are you kidding! That only shows that there is something wrong with the design of your thing. Not only is it not suitable for the needs of the Red Army now, it will probably not be useful in the future.
If you don’t want the project to be killed, you should quickly scrap the plan and redo it based on Comrade Malashenko’s feedback report. If you have too much to do, comrades from nkvd will come to talk to you and discuss your loyalty to the motherland and whether you are suspected of malicious waste.
Valuable R&D capabilities are a problem.
Therefore, there are indeed certain risks in opportunities. The coexistence of risks and opportunities has been around since ancient times. After all, it is rare to see a good thing like taking advantage without risk.
But regarding the issue of Project 260, project chief engineer Shashmulin himself firmly believes that this is an opportunity that he must seize, and there will be no mistake.
All this stems from his having enough confidence in his own design, and firmly believing that this will definitely be an ultimate tank that will scare any fascist lackey, so it is perfect to leave all this to Malashenko.