Chapter 475: Persuade three

"There seems to be some truth in what I said." Just when Earl Schlieffen and Little Moch were about to continue their mouths, the Kaiser, who had been silent for a long time, spoke. He picked up a photo in his hand and said, shaking. "Although this weapon is expensive, it may not be suitable for our current equipment, logistics and transportation system, but it does give us an inspiration."

"As you have said, our current tactics are artillery conquest and infantry occupation, but if this tactic is not effective one day, what should we do? Use more artillery and more soldiers' lives in exchange for victory? This Isn’t it another kind of war of attrition? Is this the result you would like to see? No, absolutely not!"

"There are various problems with these things Ruprecht sent, but they are definitely not a reason for you to throw them into the garbage dump. If the equipment is unsuccessful, we can change it. If the logistics are not matched, we can also change it. Strategy and tactics are natural. It will also change. These are not problems. We currently don't have an urgent need for war. Isn't it a joke to use the plan we have made to fight a war ten years or more?"

"What I mean is very simple. We can design our own armored vehicles instead of using Bavarian equipment and use our own military factory. I believe that we can definitely do better in Prussia than in Bavaria! That's good Gustav. Mr. Krupp, tell me your thoughts and plans!" The Kaiser did not give others time to argue and explain. He directly stated his decision.

The meaning of these words is that we will not follow the Bavarian route, but the armored vehicles will continue to be engaged! How to do it, your arms companies and the General Staff will discuss it yourself. In short, you must come up with a charter. Then take a path of armored forces with Prussian characteristics....

Actually, from a historical point of view, various armored vehicles existed before the outbreak of World War I, including armored cars and armored trains... The weight of these armored vehicles is generally not very large, usually about 3 to 6 tons, and the engine power ranges from 30 to 80 horsepower. The driving speed is generally about 30km per hour. As for weapons? Most of them are 1-2 machine guns, a few will be equipped with 37mm and 47mm guns. The armor is about 5mm steel plate, which is the highest level to block machine gun bullets, and it is impossible to get higher.

These vehicles are generally used as reconnaissance vehicles, and occasionally as a maneuvering force on the Eastern Front. As for the western battlefield where the trenches have been dug? Well, let's not say that the two sides are brutal firepower! The western front is like a crater on the surface of the moon, various trenches, and barbed wire. The muddy land can make these guys hard to move! No way, if the track that has been spent so much money has no advantage in cross-country, then just throw it away!

"Although I am not an officer, as an arms dealer, I think I know a little bit about new equipment. The weapons designed by Prussia's own arms company are sufficient to meet the needs of the military. In my opinion, we You can build some armored vehicles yourself to meet the needs of this general, instead of choosing those expensive and unstable iron lumps made by the Kingdom of Bavaria.” Gustav Krupp is indeed a successful businessman. His words saved enough face for both parties and also showed the theme-Krupp can do better!

"We lack a vehicle that can detect and protect infantry and cavalry at any time, and can withstand machine gun bullets. If we follow this requirement, an armored vehicle of about 5 tons can be satisfied. Why do we have to use a vehicle close to it? 20 tons, a crawler vehicle that is very troublesome for transportation and practical use?"

"We will pay attention to the issues mentioned by General Mackensen. It is indeed an extremely irresponsible behavior to use civilian vehicles with steel plates and machine guns as military weapons. It is done by other companies, but in this case, absolutely not. Will appear in our Krupp company." When Gustav Krupp replied, it was called a Guangweizheng!

But let alone, Gustav Krupp has indeed brought a brand new weapon to the Prussian generals present here! If Prince Ruprecht is here, I have to admit that Krupp really took a lot of thought!

This is a very innovative vehicle. How can I say that if the battle room at the rear of the car body is removed, it is really a bit like a pickup truck of later generations. Of course, this car is much larger than a pickup truck. The front of the engine compartment is practically an 8-cylinder 50-horsepower water-cooled engine. The front is a whole armor plate, and the air inlet is placed on the side. And there is a special filter to prevent the engine from inhaling too much dust and smoke.

The rear of the engine is the cab, and the glass of the cab has an armored cover that can be opened and closed. Behind it is a car body with a fighting room. However, unlike the two wheels on the back of an ordinary armored car, this car has four wheels on the back, so the load capacity is higher, and the weight of this car has reached 5.5 tons.

"This tank has three kinds of weapon combinations. One weapon combination can be equipped with two 7.92mm machine guns and carry 10,000 rounds of ammunition. The second combination is equipped with an 82mm mortar and 40 rounds of ammunition. An infantry support weapon ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ and the third configuration is to install a 50mm artillery. As a direct-pointing firepower. The biggest advantage of this vehicle compared to the Bavarian Vespa assault gun is that it is cheap and fast. We expect The cost of this car will not exceed 50,000 marks! And its road speed can reach about 50 kilometers per hour!" Gustav Krupp introduced.

"Does this tank have a prototype?" Xiao Moqi asked after carefully looking at the third tank equipped with a 50mm artillery.

"It's not there yet. It is in production. It is estimated that the first prototype will be completed within 4 months." Gustav Krupp said. A joke, this blueprint was just rushed out a few days ago. Where do you ask Lao Tzu to get you a sample car? There may still be problems with this drawing, and it needs a big change!

"I feel that the height of the turret of this tank is a bit large. According to your scale, the height of the turret to the ground is 2.8 meters, while the maximum height of the Bavarian Vespa assault gun is only 2.2 meters. This stability is very problematic. Ah." Xiao Maoqi pointed out his concerns.

"Wait for the sample car to come out, let's make a comment. It is too early for us to say anything." The Kaiser said with some disapproval. The current Kaiser is holding back his strength and wants to get out of a Prussian army. road!

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