Shashmulin was concentrating on the explanation, but Malashenko, who had moved to the gunner's position, had focused all his attention and eyes on the game controller-like thing in front of him.
According to Shashmulin, this thing is a weapon system control terminal that integrates the three functions of main gun pitching, turret rotation, and firing.
The shape of the entire device resembles a later 21st century game controller. At a glance, one can tell that this thing is held and operated by two hands. And directly above the handle is the gunner's sighting system, which Malashenko can see.
In addition to the high-magnification, narrow field of view main gun sight, there is also a wide field of view periscope similar to the commander's position, which is set directly above the sight.
After sitting in the gunner's position and trying to experience it, Malashenko looked up at the sight and periscope after trying to hold the handle with both hands.
First use the top periscope to determine the location of the enemy indicated by the commander, and successfully track the enemy. Then use the main gun sight in the middle to accurately aim, adjust the main gun, and finally use both hands to operate the bottom handle to pull the firing button.
Fire.
After such a simulation, let alone say nothing, at least the experience in terms of human-machine functionality is really good. It feels like it is done in one go without any sloppiness. It seems that the Germans’ strengths in tank design are indeed as Shashmulin said.
That said, I got a good reference and full reference.
"The main periscope has a fixed viewing angle. We wanted to make the field of view as large as possible, and finally selected and installed a periscope with a 140-degree wide low-magnification wide field of view. This will make it easier for the gunner to find the commander's instructions at the first time.
The target has been accurately locked."
"Here is the main gun sight. I heard you talk about the binocular sight on the Kraut Tiger before. You have a good evaluation of the binocular sight on the Kraut Tiger. It just so happened that the captured Kraut doctor was very willing to cooperate with our work and shared what he knew.
His intellectual contribution is complete. It includes his hand-drawn sketch of the main gun sight and some necessary parameters, which greatly saved our workload and design time."
"Although the optics are a little worse and not as good as the German original optical sight, it has been greatly improved compared to our previous generations of designs. The relatively wide-angle field of view and high magnification are very good.
Integration, you should have experienced it, how does it feel?”
It is said that Malashenko was indeed very impressed by the fire control system at the gunner's position, but what he was most interested in must be the handle in his hand.
"The sighting system is pretty good, and it's even better on the basis of is4. But I care more about this thing. Please tell me, how is this thing used?"
Hearing Malashenko's slightly anxious question, Shashmulin glanced at the handle with eyes wide open, and then he smiled without any surprise.
"This is very simple, Comrade General."
"Hold both sides, push forward and push down with your thumbs to adjust the main gun depression angle. On the other hand, if you pull it up into your arms, it is to adjust the main gun elevation angle. Then tilt the handle to the left, and the turret will rotate to the left. Control
Tilt the handle to the right, and the turret will rotate to the right."
"When the main gun is fired, there is a trigger button behind the right handle. Press it, boom, and the main gun will fire."
"The captured German doctor suggested long ago that we use electric shocks to fire the main guns, just like their Tigers. He said that even in this era, using a pull rod to fire the main guns is simply a primitive design. Ha, this
A lunatic with low EQ really dares to say that. Fortunately, Comrade Ke Jing doesn't care about his crazy words, but Project 260 does use an electric shock-fired main gun, which is good. This is also to improve the integration of the entire fire control system.
, and ultimately achieve an improvement in actual combat effectiveness."
"As for this, this is a spare hand crank. It is a spare design found on all previous Stalin tanks. You should be familiar with it, so I don't need to introduce it further."
Wuhu? Is this thing so stupid?
Following Shashmulin's explanation, Malashenko started to play with the handle. He couldn't control it. He pressed it up, down, left, and right, and then discovered that the handle that was rigidly fixed on the mechanical linkage was really...
Quite easy to use.
The built-in spring rebounds quickly and reacts quickly whether it is pressed or twisted. Moreover, this comfortable grip is really very different from the Soviet-style tanks in the past where the human-machine function was not very good. It is simply not like
It is the design style of the same faction.
If you just listen to the verbal description, you may not realize what an amazing feat and outstanding design it would be to integrate the three functions of "main gun pitching, turret rotation, and firing".
In fact, even when Malashenko first heard about this, he didn't think it was too awesome. It was probably the icing on the cake.
But after actually trying it out, it's a completely different story.
With this thing, the gunner no longer has to step on the coaxial machine gun pedal, hold the steering gear and the adjustment wheel of the height machine and turn it rapidly, and at the same time put his eyes tightly in front of the sight to keep an eye on the target.
After aiming, you have to free up one hand to hold the main gun firing lever and pull it down to fire.
The above troublesome things that require both hands and feet to be solved in one go can now be solved easily by just using the small handle in front of you.
After all, Comrade Lao Ma has also been a gunner. Although it was a long time ago in the T34 era, this does not affect Comrade Lao Ma's understanding of the key elements that can improve the combat effectiveness of a gunner.
So even though this thing looks inconspicuous and is quite small, Malashenko can guarantee and bet that if that boy Iushkin gets his hands on this thing and experiences it, he will definitely grin from ear to ear with joy.
Go and enjoy it.
The significance of this thing is really no less than that of tactical accessories for firearms. If we really want to say how much the gunner's combat power is improved, Malashenko estimates that even doubling the combat power may be low. This is a little bit
No exaggeration.
"Seriously, Shashmulin, this thing is great! It's simply great! It's more enjoyable than touching a girl! Haha! How could there be such a great thing!? Who came up with this design idea?
I will write a personal letter to Marshal Zhukov and report it, he should get a medal for this!"
Before Shashmulin, who was blinking in confusion and not expecting such a big reaction from Malashenko, could react, he suddenly stopped looking at the cheerful Malashenko as if he had had a stroke.
However, I stopped having fun because behind the left grip of the handle, at the same position as the main gun trigger on the right grip, there is a button with an unknown function whose purpose I haven't figured out yet.
"What is this thing for? Shashmulin."
"Uh... This, this is the machine gun trigger, Comrade General. The left hand gun fires, and the right hand gun fires. It's quite simple."
"Oh, that's it, haha, it's quite simple! But it's so awesome! Hahahahaha..."