Lavrinenko's eyes were not dazzled. The train full of equipment that Malashenko brought back was indeed a new gadget.
Even though there is no moonlight tonight, the only light on the platform does not shine here. Only the outline can be clearly seen in the blur, but it can still be recognized that this thing is completely different from any equipment currently in service.
different.
The good brother's surprise was justified. Malashenko was also surprised when he first saw this thing. He did not expect that the actual progress of this thing would be so rapid.
Seeing Lavrinenko's surprised look, Malashenko smiled calmly and spoke with a cigarette in his mouth.
"is2 has been completely discontinued. I learned from Ke Jing that the last production line of is2 was officially closed last month, which means that the production line replacement work that has been transitioning from is2 to is6 is completed. What is interesting is that now
The output of is6 is higher than the previous peak period of is2."
"Although the cost of the new batch of is6 is more expensive and the working hours are longer, the recovery of Leningrad and other western cities, the reconstruction of the Kirov factory, etc. have greatly increased the overall production capacity, so it is nothing in comparison
So strange."
Malashenko gave an introduction first, but did not give a straightforward answer. This somewhat puzzled Lavrinenko, who had not yet understood the situation.
"Does this...does this have anything to do with these gadgets in front of me? They are not is6. A casual look will tell you that the gap is much bigger."
"Don't worry, I'm just about to continue. Please listen to what I have to say first."
After extinguishing his cigarette, Malashenko continued to speak, his eyes focused on the steel behemoths who were unloading the truck.
"The suspension of production of the is2 means that all related production work has been stopped. Except for the parts that can be used universally on the is6, they are directly converted into production. For example, the turret and body production lines of the is2 have all been dismantled and replaced."
"This leads to another problem. The body and chassis of the is2 are universal. Not only heavy tanks use it, but the isu152 self-propelled artillery is also produced on this basis. But it is impossible to reserve the is2 production line specifically for the production of the isu152.
, this will seriously delay the overall production of is6. Heavy tanks have higher priority than self-propelled artillery. This is putting the cart before the horse."
"Self-propelled artillery cannot be abandoned. This must be done on the basis of ensuring the production of is6 first. The final solution is to design and build a brand new self-propelled artillery on the body chassis of is6."
"With the design, construction and modification experience of the previous generation isu152, it will be much easier to modify the self-propelled artillery based on the body and chassis of the heavy tank. The design plan was already in progress when the isu152 started mass production. I
It was only later that I found out that Ke Jing was very thoughtful and thought of this matter in advance and made preparations in advance, so he could use it so quickly."
While talking, the first brand new self-propelled artillery slowly rolled off the truck. It can be seen that the walking control system is exactly the same as the is6 heavy tank. For these veterans who are already familiar with the various functions of the is6
, indeed there is no problem at all.
After getting off the cart, he could see it more clearly because he was closer. Lavrinenko, who was sitting next to Malashenko, could basically see the whole thing clearly.
The heavy tank chassis that is completely consistent with the is6 and is universal is the reason why Lavrinenko feels that this thing looks familiar. As for why it "feels familiar but very different", it is of course because the car in the is6
The tall and heavy new battle room was erected on the chassis of the body.
"The biggest advantage is protection. This is a brand-new design. The German Long 88 can already penetrate the main armor of the previous generation of old isu152 at regular combat distances. It can definitely defend against the Short 88 and Black Panther 75.
It’s not enough, which is the premise of the new design.”
"The new fighting room armor thickness is 160 mm, with a 60-degree inclination. In the test, the captured German Tiger King was used to approach and shoot within 100 meters, but it was ineffective. The main armor belt on the front of the fighting room is completely immune to the 88-inch long
Direct bombardment, at least in most areas."
"The only weakness is the gun root. As you know, the 152's gun breech is too big. It is impossible for the main armor belt to protect such a large area."
"With a heavier body than the previous generation and a heavier combat compartment, the new isu152's total combat weight has unexpectedly exceeded the 50-ton mark, reaching 54 tons, which is even heavier than the is6's total combat weight.
a little."
"However, because the body and chassis of the is6 is more powerful than the is2, the mobility of the new isu152 has not decreased but increased compared with the previous generation. Although the improvement is not big, it can at least ensure that this thing can keep up with the is6
With the assault speed, the situation in the past where the isu152 could only hang behind the is6 to provide cover is gone forever."
"In the future, whenever necessary, the new isu152 can be used to attack simultaneously with the is6, so that the isu152 can go hand in hand, fall behind, or slow down the is6. This is the biggest improvement in terms of equipment coordination and coordination of various arms.
, which greatly helps our tactical flexibility."
"As for the rest, it's almost the same as the old isu152."
"There are no changes in the combat schedule. The main gun's ammunition load is still 20 rounds, and it is still the old 152 howitzer. Oh, by the way, they also equipped this thing with Deshka to strengthen the self-defense firepower, a total of two.
One has a shooting hole in the front of the fighting room, and the other can be used both high and flat on the top of the fighting room to drive away the German planes."
"The basic situation is like this. Protection, maneuverability, and firepower. I seem to have covered them all. Is there anything else you want to ask? Comrade Deputy Division Commander."
"..."
In terms of the allocation of specific production tasks, the most important mass production of the is6 heavy tank was handed over to the leadership of Kejing. After all, the production line under Kejing was the first to start conversion and transformation, and it is undoubtedly the key to increasing the production of the is6.
Most suitable.
The situation at the Leningrad Kirov Factory managed by Shashmulin is somewhat different. The newly rebuilt Kirov Factory has a realistic basis for building multiple new production lines, and has options in deciding what heavy equipment to produce.
It is very flexible, and there is no need to consider the impact of the transformation of the old production line on the overall output.
In view of this, the mass production of the first batch of new isu152 was handed over to the Kirov factory. The new supporting production line of new isu152 will not affect the existing is6 production. At most, it will increase the production in the future.
It will be slightly affected, so this is undoubtedly the best choice.
This is also the direct reason why Malashenko obtained the new batch of isu152 from Shashmulin instead of picking up the goods from Kotin.