Following Li Yunlong's order.
The artillerymen of the heavy howitzer company immediately got busy, first removing all the branches from the cannon.
As the branches were removed, a giant steel beast suddenly appeared in everyone's sight.
The entire gun body and chassis are even more technological and ruthless than the 150mm howitzers currently equipped by the New Regiment.
The weight of the gun barrel alone reaches 52 tons, and the total weight of the 150mm howitzer equipped by the new regiment is only 55 tons.
This means that the weight of the B4 heavy howitzer barrel is close to the weight of the entire 150mm howitzer.
In order not to leak out the new weapon, Li Yunlong has sent a security battalion to arrive in advance and set up security to ensure absolute safety within a 3-kilometer radius.
In addition, more than 20 37mm anti-aircraft guns of the air defense battalion were arranged around the B4 heavy howitzers, providing air defense for the B4 heavy howitzers throughout the entire process to prevent the Japanese reconnaissance planes from suddenly intruding.
Under the operation of the artillerymen, the chassis was slowly lowered, and the rear hoe was inserted into the ground to form a stable shooting platform.
Quickly transition from transportation status to combat status.
After the gun was mounted firmly, the artilleryman began to turn the handle, and the elevation angle of the gun barrel slowly increased so that the gun barrel pointed directly in the direction of the Japanese gun tower.
As the shooting elements were determined, several large artillerymen worked together to pick up a concrete penetrating bomb and placed it on the small crane on the left.
One artilleryman operated a small crane to slowly raise the concrete-penetrating projectile to the gun barrel. Another artilleryman used a long rammer to forcefully push the projectile into the gun barrel, and then placed the round ammunition package into the gun barrel.
, then close the breech.
"Report to the leader, the B4 heavy howitzer has been loaded!"
The artillery company commander held a low-power walkie-talkie and reported loudly to Li Yunlong, who was watching from a distance.
"fire!"
Li Yunlong's order was brief but powerful. The voice was not surprising, but as soon as the soldiers of the new regiment heard the voice, their blood immediately boiled and they turned into howling wild wolves.
"fire!"
Putting the walkie-talkie away from his ear, the artillery company commander shouted.
"boom!"
As the artillerymen on the flanks pulled the match rope back.
A huge gunshot sounded, and a huge orange-red firework burst out from the muzzle. A strong wind suddenly swept past the gun base, and a large dust mist suddenly rose around the gun body.
The gun barrel suddenly retreated, but the chassis did not move at all.
Because the artillery has fixed the chassis on the ground before firing, and the B4 heavy howitzer uses a dual station retreat system, it is as stable as an old dog when shooting.
Of course, it is possible to fix the chassis without a hoe, but after one shot, the entire crawler chassis has to move back several meters before stopping.
Soviet designers made a fuss about the artillery's gun bed. When firing shells, the gun bed can slide along the slide rails on the gun mount to further buffer the recoil.
In addition, when firing artillery shells, the chassis of the cannon will lower its posture downwards. When it is lowered, the hoe at the rear of the vehicle will also be inserted into the ground, making the shooting platform more stable.
The next second after the sound of cannon fire, a loud noise like a landslide and earth cracking was heard again.
"boom--"
The earth is trembling and the mountains are shaking.
Everyone's telescopic vision has always been focused on the Japanese gun towers.
In the field of vision of the telescope, a huge fireball and gunpowder smoke suddenly rose from the Japanese gun tower. The gravel and shrapnel were first splashed with the air waves at an extremely fast speed, and then fell one after another.
As the smoke cleared, a six to seven meter high reinforced concrete blockhouse was suddenly blown to pieces.
Everyone who saw this scene had a look of horror on their faces.
"This power..."
Zhao Gang couldn't help but take a breath. Although he had expected it, he still felt a little numb when he saw this scene.
Zhao Gang naturally knows how strong the reinforced concrete construction is.
The 150mm howitzer equipped by the new regiment is expected to hit it 20 to 30 times before it has a chance to collapse the turret.
However, this 203mm heavy howitzer destroyed it with just one shot, and it seemed to be able to do so with ease.
The originally extremely strong reinforced concrete turret was demolished by this heavy howitzer in one shot.
"this……"
Everyone's eyes suddenly widened.
"Killed with one shot?"
Kong Jie looked extremely surprised.
"Old Li, you made a lot of money this time. I think this cannon is no worse than the kid's 240mm cannon."
Ding Wei glanced at Li Yunlong, with happiness in his eyes.
I feel happy for the strength of my old comrades-in-arms and the growth of the Eighth Route Army.
Li Yunlong said angrily: "Do you think you have seen the Japs' 240mm cannon fire?"
Xing Zhiguo said:
"The equipment and logistical support of the Communist Party of China are much better than those of our Eighth Route Army, right?"
"But not even Chiang Kai-shek has a cannon of this caliber. The largest caliber artillery currently equipped by the ** is still the 150mm howitzer equipped by the New Regiment."
"If Chiang Kai-shek knew this," Kong Jie said, "Chiang Kai-shek would be extremely jealous!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Now the equipment and logistics support of the three regiments in northwestern Shanxi, especially the new regiment, are much better than the most elite troops in the country.
Even the equipment of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army is better than that of the Japanese Army.
Of course, the equipment of the brother units in other military regions has not yet arrived, so the overall strength of the Eighth Route Army still has a lot of room for development.
At their peak, the New Second Regiment and the Independent Regiment each had about 10,000 militiamen and main force, and their respective combat effectiveness was comparable to that of a Japanese second-line division.
However, there is no pressure for a second-line division of the Japanese army to defeat one or two armies.
This 203mm howitzer could not be bought by Chiang Kai-shek even with money.
"This is a specialized reinforced concrete armor-piercing projectile. It is certainly very powerful." Li Yunlong then said with a satisfied expression.
No wonder it can penetrate the thickened enemy turrets.
Everyone was stunned, but their eyes became even more intense.
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Because they earned this artillery by ambushing and destroying the Japanese heavy artillery regiment in Miaoergou.
Wang Fafa, Zhao Youliang, and the Sixth and Seventh Battalions of the Division all received awards from the headquarters. This is a collective honor belonging to the Sixth and Seventh Battalions of the Division.
"Good shot!"
Chief of Staff Wang Dehou exclaimed.
Once this kind of cannon is deployed on the battlefield, it will definitely be a nightmare for the Japanese.
The power of directly smashing the reinforced concrete fortifications of the Japanese is no joke with the Japanese. Even if the bunker or bunker cannot be destroyed with one shot, it can still kill the Japanese and puppet soldiers inside.
"Captain, do you want to shoot again?"
The commander of the heavy howitzer company called Li Yunlong on the walkie-talkie.
"Stop fighting, pull it back."
Li Yunlong took the walkie-talkie and gave the order.
"yes!"
The company commander responded loudly and then hung up the call.
I pulled out this cannon today mainly because I wanted to see its power. I have to say that Li Yunlong was very satisfied with its power.
The city wall used to attack Taiyuan should be able to open a gap with one shot.
Li Yunlong planned to use these cannons as secret weapons when he next attacks Taiyuan.
The only dissatisfaction is that there are too few guns, only 4.
To be continued...