There are many engineers in Maozi now, but most of those who are familiar with steam power are retired old engineers. Originally they could only live on a meager pension. However, Yang Fan's investment gave them jobs again and a second life.
From engineers, managers to skilled workers, they have been reemployed back to factories, research institutes, and design institutes. What surprises them is that there are still investors who are willing to invest in these steam powers that have been abandoned by the times.
However, when they heard that an African warlord invested, they were not surprised.
Those black uncles would be abnormal if they didn't do something unimaginable.
Yang Fan established the headquarters of the Steam Automobile Group in Ulan-Ude. There are automobile manufacturing plants here. There is an engine factory in Tula. There is a research institute in Moscow. There is a design institute in St. Petersburg. Get it all together.
After seeing Yang Fan’s question, the group’s chief designer, Sergey, replied: “Boss, we have now completed re-familiarizing and mastering these old technologies, and designing lighter and more powerful car engines has been put on the agenda. .As for the modified off-road vehicle you mentioned, I have a platform that I can recommend.”
Later, Sergey sent a picture. Looking at the all-terrain vehicle in the picture, Yang Fan gasped. This thing is so handsome and has a sense of futuristic technology.
This is a prototype photo of a Gil 167 all-terrain vehicle. I was shocked at that time.
As soon as this picture was opened, it conquered Yang Fan's heart. This is what you want. Although, there is already a NAI-012 series of trucks that can be mass-produced.
However, the NAI-012 series trucks are still somewhat dependent on roads, and many terrains in the wilderness are still inaccessible. After this field trip, Yang Fan discovered that he needed an all-terrain vehicle.
It would be great if this Gil 167 all-terrain vehicle could be modified with a steam engine.
Yang Fan asked: "What is this? Can you introduce it? Can you modify the steam engine power package used in the NAI-012 series of trucks?"
Sergey thought for a while and said, "It shouldn't be a big problem. The body of this car is very large, and it is equipped with two V8 engines."
Hilgay then began to introduce the car in detail.
Gil-E167 is equipped with two 180-horsepower V8 engines with a cylinder volume of 7 liters.
Each engine sends power through a transmission to an independent gearbox, where the power is balanced and ultimately sent to the six wheels. This is a complex transmission system, but provides the Gil-135L with greater survivability.
The turning radius is 11.9 meters. The outer diameter of the tire reaches 1790, which is equivalent to the height of an adult. The cockpit can accommodate 4 people, and the main cabin, which can accommodate 14 people, is separated from the cockpit by a hatch. Considering that the Gil-E167 will operate in a very harsh environment, both cabins are equipped with heating systems.
The car is 9.26 meters long, 3.13 meters wide and over 3 meters high. The wheelbase is 6.3 meters and the distance between axles is 3.15 meters. The curb weight is 12 tons and the carrying capacity reaches 5 tons. Ground clearance – an incredible 852. Read the book
Two-meter-deep swamps, snow-covered ground, and 42° steep slopes are nothing to mention for this monster.
Yang Fan became more and more excited as he watched. This is simply a car tailor-made for you.
"Why is such a good car not famous? I have never heard of this car." Yang Fan asked doubtfully.
"Boss, that's because the crawler trailer has been mass-produced, which has squeezed out the sales space of this car. And steam power was already in its final stages at that time."
Yang Fan said: "I remember that the NAI-012 series truck is powered by a 150-horsepower engine. And this Geese all-terrain vehicle uses two 180-horsepower engines. Is it enough power to replace it?" "
Sergey said: "Don't worry, boss. Although the two steam engines only have 300 horsepower, which is 40 horsepower less than the original design requirements, the biggest impact is that the speed will be slower. It will not affect the use."
Yang Fan nodded with satisfaction and said
He said: "Your design institute should come up with the modification plan as soon as possible. Let the automobile factory copy the Gil-E167 first."
After the disintegration of the former Soviet Union, many units began large-scale layoffs. The engineers needed for this job are still easy to find.
"Boss, Maozi has only produced two prototypes of this car so far. Now we need to rebuild the car. After all, the talent is gone. They also need to retrain and learn."
"After re-establishing the production line, we will first produce ten cars in small batches for testing. It is not too difficult to copy these cars now."
Yang Fan nodded with satisfaction and said: "First of all, ensure the smooth production of the NAI-012 series truck production line in Vladivostok. You should also hurry up with modification tests in St. Petersburg. It is best to produce a few Gil-E167s and test them in the Siberian Century."
"The slower speed is bearable. Even if you travel 20 kilometers an hour, it is still worth buying if it can pull five tons of cargo."
The NAI-012 series truck weighs 12 tons and is fully loaded with 6 tons of cargo. The speed can be stably maintained at 40k/h, with a maximum speed of 45 kilometers per hour. The reliability is very good even on bumpy dirt roads in the wild.
Gil-E167 is equipped with two 180-horsepower V8 engines and weighs 12 tons. Carrying capacity is five tons. This is about wallowing in the mud to keep coming out every time. Although the engine drops, the speed will naturally drop. However, even though one ton of load capacity is sacrificed, the slower speed is completely acceptable.
Yang Fan has completed the arrangements and has the right to ensure the smooth resumption of production of the NAI-012 series truck production line. It also arranged for the St. Petersburg Design Institute to take the lead in modifying the Gil-E167 all-terrain vehicle into a steam engine for automobiles.
"Before the Spring Festival, I want to see the first modified prototype car." Yang Fan said.
"No problem, there are still a few months left, and there will be no big problems after modification." Sergey assured Yang Fan.
Yang Fan then asked the factory director in Ulan-Ude, "How many NAI-012 series trucks are currently in stock?"
"Currently, we have produced 500 vehicles and they are all in the warehouse. They can be delivered at any time. The remaining orders will have to be repaired slowly."
Yang Fan was very happy to hear that 50 tanks had been produced. These vehicles can already be motorized for three regiments.
"Let's ship these 500 cars first. Get on the ship at Tianjin Port, and the destination is the Horn of Africa."
Yang Fan quit the group chat. It seemed that he would be able to form a transportation team before the Spring Festival. This kind of truck can drive from Xi'an to Jiayuguan, and it can even be driven to the Atlantic coast.
Although the load capacity is only six tons, the war in this era is still in the stage of transition from cold weapons to hot weapons. There are not many supplies needed, but they are enough.
