Chapter 345 The first batch of weapons in the arsenal: AK47!
If America’s global best-selling image product is Coca-Cola, then what is Russia’s global best-selling image product?
There is no doubt that one option is - ak47.
Speaking of the AK47, it can be regarded as the weapon used by the most people in local wars around the world. An ordinary rifle designed by an ordinary soldier, what is the charm that makes so many soldiers choose it?
In the office of Mo Yanran's laboratory, Luo Xiao sat across from him. There was a stack of information on the table in front of him, and the same information was playing on the projector behind him. There were other people participating in this project standing in the laboratory.
Some of the technical staff of the project include elite talents such as Tan Tianyou and Aiya Muyu.
After a week of review, all the doubts about Mu Yu were cleared, so his house arrest was also canceled and he returned to work in the laboratory.
After this incident, Mu Yu, who was originally taciturn, became even colder, with an expression on her face that said no strangers should enter, and she always told the surroundings that this was a dangerous item.
Only when she saw Luo Xiao did the coldness on her face lighten slightly, and she even nodded to him.
People also knew the reason, so they didn't bother her.
Luo Xiao only took a glance at the information on the table and realized that it was all information he was familiar with and couldn't be more familiar with, that is, the information about the AK47.
"I think I am relatively familiar with the AK47. It can be said to be one of the models of automatic rifles and the most commonly used weapon in local conflicts." Luo Xiao put down the information in his hands and raised his head to look at the weapons used.
He looked at his technician with curious eyes, and then continued, "There was once a saying that the price of firearms in the black market can be said to be a symbol.
A weather vane of whether violent conflicts in a certain area are serious or not. In areas with relatively stable societies, the price of AK47 is about US$230 to US$400; if the price is as low as about US$100, this may mean that the conflict in the area has suddenly stopped.
If the price of AK47 is higher than 1,000 US dollars, it means that the conflict in the region is long, continuous and ongoing."
Tan Tianyou and the others all widened their eyes and listened carefully to Luo Xiao's story. Although they participated in the work of this project and understood some relevant data, they did not know the story behind this weapon, because according to
Calculating the speed of historical development, the AK47 will not appear until around 1946. It is normal that they do not know about it.
Of course, Mo Yanran and the others who followed Luo Xiao through time knew about it, but they were simply too lazy to tell Mu Yu and the others these stories.
"Judging from the data of this weapon, individual items are not too outstanding, but overall it is very balanced. It can be said to be the leader among automatic weapons. The designer must be a weapons master, right?" Tan Tianyou interjected at the side,
In fact, not only does he have this idea, but others also think so.
Luo Xiao shook his head, and then said, "On the contrary, the designer of the AK47 is an ordinary soldier."
"What?!" Everyone was surprised.
"The AK47 is extremely admired by many soldiers, and its designer is no exception. Kalashnikov - people recognize him as a world-class gun king and a world-class firearms design master. Looking back now, Kalashnikov
Becoming a weapons master not only depends on luck, but also rare talent and rare opportunities." Luo Xiao spoke slowly, as if recalling the feeling when he heard the instructor tell him, "In 1919, Kalash
Nikov was born in Alla, Kazakhstan
A small farmer's family in Mutu. He entered a 10-year school at the age of 7. It is said that he liked to be ingenious and make small inventions in his childhood. In 1936, after graduating, he found a job in a department of the Siberian Railway, working on locomotives.
Repair. At that time, outside of his job, his biggest interest was in studying military equipment, and he had a persistent preference for firearms. Kalashnikov had never thought that he would become a firearms master, and playing with those things was just his hobby.
Hobbies.
When the Great Patriotic War broke out, 19-year-old Kalashnikov enlisted in the army and was responsible for garrisoning the Kiev Military District. When the Soviet-German War broke out on June 22, 1941, Kalashnikov was recalled to the army to serve as the commander of the T-34 tank.
During a battle, the tank driven by Kalashnikov was under German fire
He was seriously injured and was sent to the army hospital for rescue in the rear. Although his life was saved, he became disabled from then on, especially his right hand, and has been unable to move freely ever since. Kalashnikov certainly did not
You would have thought that this hospital was the turning point for him to design weapons..."
Luo Xiao told his story unhurriedly, which immediately attracted the attention of these young people. Everyone did not speak, but listened patiently.
Regarding time travel, almost everyone in the base already knows about it, because it cannot be hidden at all. Many things are deeply ingrained in the bones of the people in the Huya Special Operations Brigade, and they will be revealed involuntarily after coming over. As time goes by, Yanbei
The wind simply stopped covering up.
"In the spring of 1942, Kalashnikov went home to recover from his injuries. He decided to go to the railway locomotive repair station where he had worked before and explore the design of firearms while working. With the help of his best friend Klachenko, he polished it by hand in a simple small workshop.
An automatic rifle.
Unfortunately, after subsequent tests, the review committee believed that the mechanism of the rifle was too complex, and its overall performance did not exceed the Sudayev rifle that was equipped with the army at that time.
In 1944, after numerous experimental failures, the 25-year-old Kalashnikov designed a 7.62 mm semi-automatic carbine. In 1946, he designed a fully automatic rifle AK46 based on this semi-automatic carbine.
And sent to participate in the national shooting range selection test. Also competing were the works of many famous rifle designers.
After preliminary selection, three types of rifles, including the ak46, were designated to participate in the final review. The harsh test can well test the true combat capabilities of the rifle. In the extreme shooting review, the outstanding performance of the ak46 impressed many judges present.
Surprisingly: the ak46 fired 15,000 rounds of bullets continuously. Although the barrel was red, the shooting accuracy did not change much. Competitors' prototype guns could no longer work normally or even stopped firing at all after firing a few rounds.
…
Soon, the review committee decided to produce the first batch of AK46 rifles and conduct a test that was more important than model selection - troop trials. As a result, the troops praised this simple, easy-to-use, powerful AK46 automatic rifle. Republic of Tsarist Russia
The Ministry of National Defense decided to designate the AK46 as the Army's standard rifle and officially named the rifle AK47."
People listened in rapt attention, with excitement on their faces. As soon as Luo Xiao finished speaking, he immediately interjected, "I didn't expect that the story behind it was like this, but this automatic rifle is indeed
The performance is very good.”
"The individual indicators of the AK47 automatic rifle are not outstanding, but the overall performance is very balanced, the structure is simple, strong and durable, there are few faults, the cost is low, and the power is huge." When it comes to technical issues, there has been no problem from the beginning.
Say a word, but
Mo Yanran, who was busy, suddenly said, "The origin of the number of AK47 is also very simple: the so-called 47 refers to the time when this rifle was launched, that is, 1947; a refers to the automatic rifle, and k refers to its designer - Kalash
The first letter of Nikov's name."
"The action of the Аk-47's gun is reliable. Even during continuous shooting or when foreign matter such as dust enters the gun, its mechanical structure can still ensure that it continues to work. It can be used in extremely harsh environments such as deserts, tropical rainforests, and severe cold.
Maintains pretty good performance.
It is said that during the Vietnam War, it was put into the water for a few weeks and then taken out of the water and loaded, and it could still shoot. Moreover, it has high firepower and is suitable for hand-to-hand combat. It has a simple structure and is easy to disassemble; easy to clean and repair, with good serviceability; and easy to operate.
, durable.”
Luo Xiao took up Mo Yanran's words and continued, "During the Vietnam War, it was said that many American soldiers discarded their bulky M14 automatic rifles or M16 assault rifles that were not suitable for the harsh conditions of the tropical rainforest.
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The Аk-47 captured by Vietnamese soldiers is used simply because the Аk-47 series rifles have excellent reliability, easy control and intensive firepower. The ak-47 assault rifle is generally suitable for assaults and charges within 300 meters."
"So, this weapon is quite suitable for the current army equipment," Aya suddenly said from the side, her big eyes shining with excitement.
"Yes, whether it is the Wolf Pack Team, the Hidden Dragon Team, or the Dragon Wing Team, if these teams are equipped with AK47 submachine guns, their combat effectiveness will suddenly increase by several levels, and they will definitely become a very fierce combat force."
Luo Xiao can now almost imagine what it would be like for these teams to be equipped with these weapons.
Hundreds of AK47 submachine guns opened fire at the same time, and the heinously dense rain of bullets was like a big curtain, shrouding the enemy in front. No matter how brave the enemy was, it would be of no avail. How exciting that situation must be.
Thinking of this, Luo Xiao made up his mind to equip all the troops with the AK47, the king of rifles. Then just wait and see, little devil, if I don't beat you to tears, we will have prepared so many advanced weapons in vain.
Weapons.
Seeing the sinister smile on Luo Xiao's face, everyone including Mo Yanran subconsciously took two steps back, wondering why Luo Xiao showed such an expression.
Luo Xiao woke up from his meditation and saw that the people around him were looking at him with strange eyes. He couldn't help but feel strange, so he asked, "What's wrong with you? Is there something on my face?"
"No, no, Commander Luo, there is nothing on your face." People waved their hands hurriedly, as if nothing happened. Although Luo Xiao was suddenly suspicious, there was nothing he could do.
Among the weapons and equipment identified by Mo Yanran this time, in addition to the AK47 submachine gun, which is the standard equipment for infantry, there is also a simplified version of the Mosingan sniper rifle, the Type 95 self-defense pistol, and other supporting equipment.
In addition, Mo Yanran also suggested that Luo Xiao expand a workshop specifically to produce wheeled armored personnel carriers, so that they can achieve a certain degree of motorized combat. This suggestion was immediately adopted by Luo Xiao.
Although there are four Hippo helicopters, the number is too small after all, and it is not enough in a big battle. If there are dozens of wheeled armored personnel carriers, the mobile operations of the troops will be much more convenient.
What Mo Yanran took out was also a simplified version of the wheeled armored personnel carrier. In addition to its mobility and armor protection, other functions such as satellite navigation were temporarily canceled. In this way, it can save maximum time during manufacturing.
And save resources, anyway, even such a personnel carrier is enough to deal with Japanese bullets and grenades.