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"There is also the main battle equipment of our army. Due to several times of consumption, the tanks have suffered a lot of losses and need to be replenished." Zhang Feng said.

"Well, I'm already preparing these. I've sent them abroad to order a batch of tanks, about [-]. I can add [-] to the Southern Military Region first," Saddam said.

so cool?This is a hundred cars!It can be regarded as a solution to his urgent need.

"Is it the T-72 imported from the Soviet Union?" Zhang Feng asked. Although this tank has a bad reputation in later generations, it is still the most advanced tank that Iraq can buy.

"No, it is a 69 tank imported from China. The price is very cheap, only 40 US dollars!" Saddam said.

Chapter 2 69 tanks

Zhang Feng's mouth suddenly opened wide, Dad, should we buy this kind of tank as a target?

Zhang Feng of later generations is very clear that in the Iran-Iraq War, both sides were equipped with a certain amount of Chinese weapons.At the beginning of the no pop-up window, you can pick and choose, choose the right weapon that you need, but later, it is what you want, first pay the deposit, first owe, and use oil as collateral. Various methods have been thought of.

Tanks, airplanes, and missiles. In order to fight the war, Iran and Iraq both imported a large number of weapons from China. Among them, J-7 fighter jets and silkworm missiles are more representative.

Although the J-7 is an improved MiG-21, its performance has greatly improved compared to the MiG-21. Chinese designers have given full play to their talents. In later generations, the J-7e with double delta wings , The performance of close-range dogfighting has changed a lot. Even if the Tomcat is right, there is a certain chance of escaping or even shooting down the opponent.

The J-7 purchased by Iraq even added French air-to-air missiles to further enhance its capabilities.

The silkworm missile also showed its prestige in the subsequent mutual attack on ships between the two countries.

In Zhang Feng's strategy, there are also many items imported from China. As he comes from later generations, he naturally knows that China has many good treasures, but this tank that is only comparable to the Soviet T-55 is definitely not included.

The 69-type tank is a medium-sized tank that China improved and designed on the basis of the 59-type tank. It issued combat technical indicators in 3 years, completed the design in 4 years, produced prototypes in 5 years, and finalized the design in 1974.

The tank is equipped with a 100 smoothbore gun, a 50 horsepower engine, a two-way stabilizer and an infrared night vision night sighting device.Compared with the Type 59 tank, the tank has improved firepower, mobility, and night combat performance. Especially with the two-way stabilizer, the Chinese tank has the ability to shoot in motion for the first time.

To be honest, this kind of thing is really not good. The 100mm smoothbore gun was developed by China itself. In this kind of tank gun that requires advanced smelting technology, China still has a lot to go. In the improvement, China later also adopted rifled guns imported from Europe to replace the smoothbore guns made by itself.

However, this kind of tank still has advantages. It inherits the characteristics of Zhonggong, with rough skin and thick flesh. It has a good adaptability to the sandy and dusty terrain in the Middle East.For example, although the engine is not powerful enough and consumes a lot of fuel, it can still run in the desert without changing the air filter for a few days. If it is a chief, it will definitely have to overhaul the engine.Because the ones made in China are not very precise, unlike the French ones, the phantom machines are so troublesome to maintain, and it is also because of the precision.

Especially in the 80s, China's strategy was mainly based on economic development, and military equipment had to give way to economic construction. Therefore, a large number of national defense projects were discontinued, and the life of various military factories was not easy.

Factory 617 is responsible for the manufacture of Type 69 tanks. This new type of tank is only 20 RMB per tank, but the army cannot afford it, and there is not even a symbolic order.Later, the improved Type 2 tank was exported to Liangyi, earning a lot of foreign exchange.

From the perspective of his previous life, Zhang Feng really wanted to build a good relationship with his motherland. Many of his future projects have the meaning of developing together with his motherland. is essential.

However, it doesn't mean that he wants everything, not to mention the Type 9 main battle tank, even if it is a tank, he is satisfied, but this Type 69 is tasteless!

What are we getting?Is it a target for Iranians?In particular, when faced with a more powerful threat in the future, the Type 69 will immediately be turned into a turtle shell.

Seeing Saddam's happy face, Zhang Feng really didn't know what to say to him.

"Father, when did we import tanks from China? Why didn't I know?"

"Speaking of this, it's your credit. When you were in France, you talked with the Chinese ambassador to France about the introduction of Chinese missiles? Some time ago, the Chinese ambassador to Baghdad came to see me. We had a good chat. Then, I sent a delegation to China to watch this kind of tank shooting, and two of the three guns hit the target, so I signed an order, which is very cheap, and the first batch of horses will be transported through Jordan."

How did the introduction of missiles become the introduction of tanks?Zhang Feng admired him very much, thinking of Uncle Zhao's sketch selling abductions in later generations.Two of the three guns hit, is it a fixed target or a moving target?

Unexpectedly, the delegation was taken down so easily. Although the price is low, but the performance... "Then shall we introduce missiles?".Zhang Feng asked.

"We are also negotiating to introduce the silkworm missile. The 01 you mentioned is too weak. We will replace it with a more powerful one. We will also introduce the Chinese-made H-[-] bomber, which is enough to cruise the Persian Gulf." Saddam Hussein Said.

A voice in Zhang Feng's heart shouted, no, absolutely not, how did it become like this?The stupid daddy!

Although this kind of missile is powerful and has a long range, it is a liquid engine with a huge volume and a cruising altitude of 300 meters. Its maneuverability is not good, and it is easy to be shot down by the opponent's anti-aircraft missile. Interference is not an ideal choice at all. The 01 with a solid engine is ideal. In the future, it will be replaced with a small turbojet engine, and the range will be greatly improved.

Moreover, on the basis of 01, transforming ground-to-ground cruise missiles is Zhang Feng's future direction. This is why Zhang Feng wants to introduce the 01 production line. In later generations, in addition to ballistic missiles, cruise missiles are a powerful killer device.

And that huge silkworm baby has no room for improvement at all. Could it stand up and be used as a ballistic missile?

Let's talk to my father about the tank first!

"Father, although this Chinese-made Type 69 tank is cheap, we can't use it to compete with the Iranian Chieftain tank. They can destroy us at a distance of 1500 meters, but we can only fire within 00 meters. , the performance of this kind of tank is probably below 2." Zhang Feng said.

"I also know that the performance is much worse than that of the T-72. These inspection groups have said that it cannot be compared with the 2. However, this kind of tank is cheap. The unit price of a T-72 is 150 million US dollars. A 2 is also worth 70 US dollars, we can equip more, I don’t believe in a 69 tank, can’t it beat a chieftain tank?”

Zhang Feng was somewhat disapproving. Quantity advantages were not enough to offset quality advantages. In the Gulf War ten years later, the US military defeated the Iraqi army almost unscathed, which is enough to illustrate this point. The t-72 tank has no chance at all.

The old man was stubborn, and it was inconvenient for Zhang Feng to pour cold water on him. He thought quickly in his mind to see how to change it.

Type 69 tank, although the chassis is not advanced, but the key is to be strong and durable. Unlike the excellent British and American products, there is a little sand and the key problem is that the fire control system and the main gun are not powerful. Then, if Change the equipment, install the tank gun of the German company Rheinmetall, and improve the fire control system, then it is still possible to confront Iran.

Dad's orders cannot be disobeyed. Since all the imports are imported, after you equip yourself and modify it, Dad will not have any problems?

The 120mm caliber smoothbore gun feels like a small horse-drawn cart and is top-heavy. However, the l1 73mm rifled tank gun of the Leopard 105 tank is a good choice. Even in China, it has also been improved into a 79-type tank ?It adopts a 105mm rifled gun imported from the UK with a thermal sheath, installed an automatic fire extinguishing and explosion suppression system, a periscope micro-disturbance simple fire control system, a second-generation low-light night vision night sighting device, and a vr-000 radio station and vi- Type 1 intercom.The performance and structure of the chassis part are comparable to 2 main battle tanks.

Moreover, after the introduction of the 105mm rifled gun, the 2 tanks equipped by the troops can also be improved.

Although Zhang Feng already had the idea of ​​Iraq's future main battle tank in his heart, with a 120mm smoothbore gun, a 1200 horsepower engine, an advanced fire control system, and a full combat weight of less than 50 tons, but now, it is still the moon in the mirror. , Therefore, improving existing tanks is also a good choice.

"Okay, father, let these tanks equip our southern military region, but I want to improve it a little bit." Zhang Feng said.

"Improve?"

"It will cost no more than [-] U.S. dollars to modify it with German artillery, but the effect will definitely be much better," Zhang Feng said.

"[-] US dollars?" Saddam was a little surprised. A gun barrel costs [-] US dollars, and he can buy another tank. However, he couldn't completely refute Qusay's face, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay." , but it must be controlled within [-] U.S. dollars." In fact, Zhang Feng meant to pay for the modification himself, and since the old man took over, it would be even better.

The matter of the tank is settled, but the matter of the anti-ship missile must be stopped.

"Father, I have already negotiated with the French aerospace company to buy the other party's Exocet missile, and in actual combat, it has played a good role, killing Iran's largest warship, and we can also use our existing Mirage F1 fighter jets. Then buy China's H-[-]." Zhang Feng said: "We don't need too many silkworm anti-ship missiles for the time being."

Saddam nodded. He has already heard about the battle, so there is no need to introduce it again.

After discussing this, Saddam suddenly remembered something and said, "In two days, Arafat will come to Baghdad, so you can meet me at the airport for me."

Arafat?Zhang Feng thought of the old man who was running around with a scarf on his TV, and said, "Okay."

Chapter 2 69 tanks

Chapter 2 Greeting Arafat

Zhang Feng knew that by letting him receive Arafat, his father was exercising his political ability and deliberately cultivating successors. &&

Of course, there are other meanings too. Dad must welcome Arafat very much, because the PLO does not have a stable financial source and has always been funded by the Arab brothers. Now, Iraq is deeply involved in the Iran-Iraq war, and it is really hard to get it. Too much money was spent to support this brother, and it was even more impossible for Iraq to personally send troops to the front line during the Middle East War.

Therefore, the father did not go to meet Arafat in person this time, but asked Zhang Feng to act on his behalf.

Zhang Feng left the Palace of the Republic, frowning. Thinking of Arafat, Zhang Feng remembered that half a year later, that is, on June 192, 6, Israel dispatched its army, navy and air force on the pretext that its ambassador to the United Kingdom was assassinated by Palestinian guerrillas. More than 6 people, in disregard of UN resolutions, brazenly launched a large-scale attack on the Palestine Liberation Organization guerrillas and Syrian garrisons in Lebanon. It took only a few days to occupy half of Lebanon.Known in history as the "Fifth Middle East War", or "Israel's invasion of Lebanon", there was also the notorious "Beirut Massacre" during the war.

I have to try to give this Arab brother a hand!Zhang Feng secretly made up his mind.

Walked out of the Palace of the Republic, got into the car, the driver started the car and walked forward.