Malashenko knew very well how much he ate. If he was pulled by Kogin to sit at the dining table and eat a lot, he would definitely be wandering around the aisles by the end of the meal.
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Therefore, the best choice is to follow Ke Jing to the workshop below to see the actual samples before having a full meal at the table. It is better than having to hold on to the wall while walking with a big belly.
Things should be good.
"Come on, let me take you to the first workshop first. There are the latest good things we have produced there."
At this time, Malashenko was just a spectator. The only thing Malashenko needed to do was to follow Kogin wherever he went.
The workshop that Kojin brought Malashenko to is an old place. Malashenko has been here several times before, such as the "last T34" he saw when he came here last time - the 100mm installation
The prototype of the high-caliber main gun: Cherno Alpha, was assembled and built here.
The scene in the workshop has not changed much from the last time I came here, at least in Malashenko's view.
The busy workers are still busy with the matters at hand in a tense and orderly manner. The sounds of machine polishing, hinge rolling, and steel forging of various tanks are echoing throughout the workshop, and are endless, even filling the air here.
There is a strong smell of steel and fire.
Malashenko doesn't hate this smell, just like a soldier doesn't hate the smell of the battlefield. Only this smell can be called one of Malashenko's most familiar feelings, and he has never known it for a long time.
More than this.
"It seems quite busy. Have you had heavy production tasks recently?"
A group of workers pushed a small cart carrying tank assembly parts and drove past the group of people. They saw that it was Kogin who was bringing a general with an unfamiliar face for inspection. Perhaps he was too busy to pay attention to the few workers.
The workers still maintained the most basic etiquette, took off their hats and saluted Malashenko and Kotin, and continued to push the cart away with a smile.
It can be seen that even with heavy production tasks, the comrades workers still maintain a happy mood and a spirit of revolutionary optimism. Every breath in this huge workshop is full of hope.
"Today is not what it used to be. The strategic counter-offensive phase is no better than the previous strategic defense. The demand for heavy tanks with strong armor and powerful guns that are good at attacking cities and strongholds has soared. These babies are far more mobile than high-mobility ones in attacking enemies with solid positions.
A durable medium tank is more important."
"So although the overall war situation has improved a lot and resource allocation has become more abundant, the production tasks and time requirements are actually heavier than before."
"What you see are all is6 heavy tanks that are being accelerated in mass production. Strictly speaking, they are the second batch of models. The earliest is6s that your division received are the first batch of mass production models. Based on what you proposed
Based on the protection upgrade recommendations, we began to adjust and transform the production line and began mass production of the second batch according to the new design specifications. We have now reached the end of the second batch of production tasks."
"Oh? The end of the second batch?"
As soon as Kogin's words came out of his mouth, Malashenko immediately became interested before he finished speaking.
"So there will be a third batch? Is there any plan?"
When Malashenko asked this question, Kogin gave a straightforward answer without much thought.
"It's hard to say yet. The expected output of the first phase of the second batch is almost completed, and the actual combat feedback reports sent back by the frontline troops are also very favorable."
"The new protective armor enhancement design can effectively resist the Germans' chemical armor-piercing weapons, and the modular additional armor you proposed also has very good battlefield flexibility, which is ten times greater. The feedback from front-line troops after using it is very good!
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"So if you look at it this way, the second batch of IS6 heavy tanks has actually become perfect under the current battlefield demand. If there were no major problems or insufficient battlefield demand, perhaps there would be no more major designs.
The need to mass-produce the third batch has changed.”
"Don't get me wrong, what I mean is that additional production tasks may need to be added on the basis of the second batch. It does not mean that is6 will be discontinued. The specific results will have to wait for the superiors to make a decision and issue a document notification. All we need here is
Just complete the production tasks according to the plan and increase the monthly output as soon as possible, it’s that simple.”
Kogin's answer well answered Malashenko's doubts. If there are no big surprises in the next stage of mass production of the IS6 heavy tank, the current design will be retained and no major changes will be made.
Instead, the main focus will be on increasing production and meeting the actual needs of more front-line troops for new equipment as soon as possible. After all, "the car is good but cannot be used", to put it bluntly, is no different from "no car available", as soon as possible
Increasing production is the first priority Cogin can foresee at the moment.
Having said that, the performance of the second batch of mass-produced versions of is6 on the battlefield has indeed become perfect, which even Malashenko has to nod to admit.
It is difficult for the Kraut's kinetic energy bombs and chemical energy bombs to cause effective damage to it from the front, and the mobility of the IS6 heavy tank is still at the level of a medium tank that can gallop freely, which is quite good.
If you think about it carefully, perhaps the only area where there is potential for improvement is the firepower output. If the penetration depth of the 122mm heirloom is6 can be further improved, it will really be perfect.
It was also because of the mention of is6 that he happened to think of this. Malashenko, who was still doubtful about another matter, leaned closer to Kojin and said to Kojin in a tone of "only you and me can hear it."
Jing asked in a low voice.
"I came back from the front this time. Do you probably know something about what happened in Moscow?"
Kogin, who was suddenly asked by Malashenko, stopped in his tracks and stopped on the spot. He looked around and found that no one was too close. Shashmulin also did not come with him because he had to deal with some urgent matters.
After that, he replied to Malashenko in the same low tone.
"If you are talking about the teacher's class, yes, I do know. I also specially prepared the things that need to be replaced. I guess you know more than me?"
Looking at Kogin's tone and the content of his reply, Malashenko became more certain of his suspicions.
The old boy Kogin was indeed involved in this plan. Otherwise, this guy would not have known that he would go back to Moscow to teach people, and he would also know when he would be free at such an important time.
And invite yourself to take some time to visit Tagil.
Judging from Ke Jin's high position and authority, he is obviously a direct participant in the plan, and he is also the sub-project leader who knows many details and specific situations, and his power is not low.
After confirming this situation, the rest of the things became much easier to handle, and the words that had been prepared and brought to his lips immediately blurted out.