"Tell me, Major Sokov. How did you come up with the idea of designing such a crude rocket launcher?"
After Yakov's arrangement, Ustinov finally agreed to meet Sokov in his office. When Sokov came to the office and was surprised by Ustinov's youth, the other party had lost no time in the opportunity.
He asked the question that interested him most.
"Comrade People's Commissar!" Upon hearing Ustinov's question, Sokov quickly calmed down and replied respectfully: "I designed this weapon not only for its practicality, but also for its beautiful appearance.
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"Interesting, interesting." Ustinov now said "interesting" twice in a row, and then asked: "Major Sokov, do you really think this kind of weapon can be effective on the battlefield?"
"Yes, Comrade People's Commissar, I am very sure." Sokov said, respectfully placed several drawings he had drawn overnight in front of the other party, and continued: "These are the various aspects of the new rocket launcher.
Please take a look at the technical parameters."
Ustinov took the drawings from Sokov's hand, looked at them carefully, nodded and said: "Yes, Major Sokov, judging from these drawings, the main functions of various components
The view, left view and top view are all quite standard. You must have received training in mechanical drawing, right?"
In response to Ustinov's question, Sokov just grinned and did not give the other party an accurate answer. He did not tell the other party that he came from a later generation and studied mechanics. Although he later went into business,
But the specialty of cartography has not been lost.
Sokov knew very well that if he wanted to produce such a magical weapon for future generations, he could not do without Ustinov's support. If he did not nod, even if he became the director of an arsenal, he would not be able to produce one.
There are no new weapons to be approved at all. Therefore, his first priority at the moment is to persuade Ustinov.
Sokov pointed at the exploded view and said to Ustinov: "Comrade People's Commissar, please look at this drawing. When I designed it, I considered that this rocket launcher could be disassembled and launched according to different terrains.
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"Launch after disassembly?" Sokov's words aroused Ustinov's interest. He smiled and asked: "Comrade Major, tell me, how to launch after disassembly?"
"The meaning of disassembly and launch," Sokov explained to Ustinov, "is that in addition to integral launch, it can also be launched with four barrels, two barrels, or even one barrel for discovery.
Due to the long range of rocket launchers, when we attack the enemy, we can calmly attack the enemy in a safe zone. By the time the enemy finds our launching point, our commanders and fighters have already been safely transferred. If we are well concealed, the enemy we beat will be stunned.
, even where the launch site is, it’s hard to find.”
Sokov's story made Ustinov a little moved. He asked tentatively: "Comrade Major, I would like to ask, how maneuverable is this rocket launcher?"
"This kind of rocket launcher is not only light in total weight, but can also be quickly disassembled and assembled. The weight of a single component after disassembly does not exceed 30 kilograms, which is convenient for our soldiers to carry and transfer." Seeing success in sight, Sokov struck while the iron was hot and said:
"The caliber of the rocket shell is 107 mm and the weight is 18.8 kg. Each of our soldiers can carry just one. Even in complex terrain conditions, it can withstand long-distance marches. This kind of maneuverability is unmatched by other artillery.
Comparable."
After Ustinov waited for Sokov to finish speaking, he did not immediately express his position. Instead, he tapped his fingers lightly on the table, thinking quickly in his mind whether he should use this kind of design designed by Sokov.
A new rocket launcher is included in the research and development plan.
Sokov, who was sitting across from him, saw that Ustinov was deep in thought, and his heartbeat suddenly accelerated, because once his design was denied, then the black technology he had launched would be a failure. It would be gone.
With this kind of weapon, in Stalingrad, which is known as the meat grinder, I can only lead my troops and use my flesh and blood to resist the tide of German armored troops. Even if I have the halo of the protagonist surrounding me, if I want to escape unscathed,
It's not an easy task either.
While Sokov was thinking wildly, he kept secretly glancing at the clock on the wall to know how much time Ustinov spent thinking.
"Major Sokov," after about a quarter of an hour, Ustinov stopped thinking, faced Sokov, and said seriously: "I can include this new rocket launcher you designed in this month's research and development
project. But even if samples are to be released, it will take half a year at the earliest, so you have to be mentally prepared."
Hearing that Ustinov agreed to include the 107mm rocket launcher in the research and development project, Sokov secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly replied: "I understand, Comrade People's Commissar."
"Also," Ustinov warned him again: "Since it is a new weapon, from now on, you must keep it strictly confidential and cannot disclose it to anyone. Do you understand?"
This time, Sokov did not immediately answer "I understand", but asked instead: "Comrade People's Commissar, Captain Yakov also knows about this, do I need to hide it from him too?"
"That's not necessary." Ustinov thought of the person who first recommended this kind of rocket launcher to him yesterday, Yakov. Besides, he was responsible for the artillery research, development and manufacturing, so he couldn't hide it even if he wanted to.
, so he said decisively: "Since he already knows about this new rocket launcher, he will participate in the research, development and manufacturing of the rocket launcher as one of the insiders."
After Sokov successfully persuaded Ustinov, he walked out of the office with a relaxed look. Yakov, who was sitting on the sofa outside, saw Sokov coming out and quickly stepped forward to greet him and asked: "
Misha, how is the situation? Is Comrade Comrade People's Commissar willing to adopt your design?"
Upon hearing Yakov's question, Sokov did not speak, but smiled and nodded, habitually giving a victory gesture to Yakov.
Yakov, who had never seen such a gesture of victory, was stunned. He asked in confusion: "Misha, why are you showing me two fingers? You tell me, what is Comrade Comrade People's Commissar doing?"
Said?"
After Yakov's reminder, Sokov immediately remembered that the "V" gesture seemed to have just appeared in Britain at this moment. No one in the Soviet Union had probably seen it before, so it was not surprising that Yakov didn't recognize it. He didn't care.
Explaining the meaning of the gesture to Yakov, he lowered his voice and said to Yakov with some excitement: "Yakov, Comrade People's Comrade has agreed to list this new type of rocket launcher, and you will also participate as an insider.