This ordinary steel plate embodies unprecedented advanced metallurgical technology. It stands like a majestic and towering mountain peak, making people look up.
get it!
Gotta get it!
As the most traditional Germanic man with loyal and patriotic blood flowing in his blood, Marcus clearly understands what this steel plate means to the motherland and nation.
If the motherland gets it, it can greatly enhance the military power of the motherland. If the enemy gets it, it will be a nightmare.
The material performance test was still in progress. Marcus decided to take it upon himself to test the corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance of the steel plate. The young engineer Hans compiled and compiled the test report as quickly as possible, came to the door, and solemnly submitted it to the waiting person. Rabe for a long time.
"Mr. Rabe, this is the physical performance test report on this steel plate. The chemical performance test has not yet been concluded. The physical properties of this steel plate are beyond our imagination. It is like a work of art smelted by God himself, full of materials. The beauty of learning, boss and I swear as Germans that the data in this test report is 100% authentic and there is no fraud. We will abide by the principle of confidentiality and will never disclose relevant information about this material to anyone. , protect this sample with your life."
Hans said seriously to Rabe: "Finally, the boss asked me to tell you that you must get the formula for this steel plate, for the sake of Germany."
for Motherland,
For Germany,
Be sure to get the recipe for this steel plate!
"I will, Mr. Hans, and please convey this to Mr. Marcus."
After hearing what Hans said, Rabe immediately understood what was going on. He breathed a sigh of relief, straightened his back, looked serious, and said to Hans in a solemn manner.
After finishing speaking, he took the test report.
After the report was handed over, Hans nodded, turned around, and returned to the laboratory to assist his boss in continuing the remaining experiments.
For the Y-shaped armor steel samples on the test bench, the entire material performance test is not over yet, but for Rabe, he has already gotten the performance test report he wanted most.
"The Brinell hardness is 490hb, the yield strength value is 580mpa, and the tensile strength value is 862mpa. It's unbelievable. It's really unbelievable. Y-type armor steel actually has such excellent mechanical properties. Yu, how did you do it... ..." Rabe opened the test report, which was full of German language and data. After reading it carefully with his eyes, he couldn't help but feel a sense of horror in his heart.
real.
Everything is true.
Yu Hua did not lie. The mechanical properties of this Y-shaped armor steel sample were not boasted or falsified. They were completely real.
Looking at the contents of the test report, Rabe was deeply shocked by this set of data.
The final evaluation of the test report: The mechanical properties and penetration resistance of the steel plate sample are very significant. It can be used as a new generation protective material for large weapons such as warships, tanks, and armored vehicles, effectively improving battlefield survivability.
After a few seconds, Rabe came back to his senses and glanced at the two electrical engineers working seriously in the temporary laboratory. Their faces were serious. He knew what he should do.
Turning around and leaving, coming downstairs, Rabe found the person in charge of the company's Peking branch and issued an order as the person in charge of Siemens China: "Robert, I order the branch to enter the highest alert state and focus on protecting the temporary laboratory on the third floor. No one is allowed to enter the third floor until I come back."
"Yes, Mr. Rabe!" Robert, the head of the branch, stood up immediately and responded loudly.
Rabe nodded, and then left with the test report, heading straight to the German Pavilion in Dongjiaomin Lane. Y-type armor steel was of extremely high importance and must be reported to the country using the safest communication method.
After Rabe left, the entire branch instantly entered the highest alert state of tightness inside and looseness outside. All personnel from the security department were dispatched to take out the Mauser M98 rifles and pistols stored in the branch's storage room, focusing on protecting the buildings built on the third floor. Temporary laboratory.
In this era of business, if you are unable to protect yourself, you will be considered fat by others.
As a large multinational group in 1937, Siemens certainly has a certain level of self-defense power. It is not usually used, but it must not be without it.
In the laboratory, Marcus and Hans knew what was going on in the Peking Company branch, but they didn't care at all and continued to focus on the experiments.
As electrical engineers, they are doing what all materials experts and metallurgists dream of.
…
German Pavilion.
It was quiet in an office.
Rabe stood in front of his desk. A middle-aged man in a suit sat upright in his seat, with a serious face and eyes as sharp as sharp knives, carefully reading the test report in front of him.
"Mr. Rabe, how many people know about the Y-type armor steel?" A minute later, the middle-aged man put down the test report, his expression as calm as ever. However, his aura had changed, revealing the iron-blooded spirit that belongs only to soldiers. meaning.
Rabe said truthfully: "I, Marcus and Hans, the two company electrical engineers responsible for the inspection report."
"Where is the Y-type armor steel sample?" the middle-aged man continued to ask.
"The company's Beiping branch, the temporary laboratory on the third floor, is still conducting material performance testing."
Rabe continued: "I gave the order before I left that the branch be on maximum alert until I go back."
"Mr. Rabe, do you have any good suggestions?" After hearing this, the middle-aged man pondered for a while and shook his head gently. He looked calm on the outside, but in fact he was shocked inside. He maintained the quality and posture that a military attaché should have. He calmed down and looked at Rabe.
"First, bring the Y-type armor steel sample to the museum immediately and keep it strictly confidential. Second, don't try to forcefully get the Y-type armor steel formula from Yu, and try to solve it through a transaction to avoid causing the British or French Attention. Third, contact China immediately to make a decision on the entire technology replacement plan. Yu will call me at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning."
Rabe looked directly at the middle-aged military attache's gaze and gave a suggestion he had thought about for a long time: "There are 21 hours left before eight o'clock tomorrow morning."
Keep it confidential!
The top priority is always confidentiality.
"Mr. Rabe, your advice is excellent."
The middle-aged man nodded, immediately stood up, and shouted toward the door of the office: "Schnatter!"
The office door opened immediately, and a young officer wearing a German uniform with the rank of captain appeared. He walked into the office and came to Rabe's side, facing the middle-aged man.
"Ta!" He straightened his back, exuding the temperament of an elite soldier.
"Schnatter, you lead a class to accompany Mr. Rabe to the Peking branch of Siemens. The military will take over the laboratory and bring the experimental materials back. At the same time, you will protect the safety of Mr. Rabe. This mission grants you freedom in case of danger. Permission to fire back." The middle-aged man said seriously.
"Yes, sir!" Schnatter responded loudly, accepting the order without hesitation.
"Mr. Rabe, please excuse me." The middle-aged man turned to Rabe and said seriously.
"Everything is for the motherland..." Rabe shook his head and said seriously.
"For Germany!" The middle-aged man nodded solemnly.
Rabe and young officer Schnatter left together, preparing to bring back samples of Y-shaped armor steel.
After the two people left, the middle-aged military attache picked up the phone on the table, dialed several numbers in succession, and said to the other end of the phone: "Answer Mr. Ambassador."
storm!
A storm is coming.
…
In Berlin, in a building with a classical charm, several famous soldiers in history gathered here for an emergency meeting.
A young officer suddenly opened the conference room door and entered, carrying a military document in his hand.
"What's the comparison result of the technical team?" Guderian, who was sitting at the head, asked.
The young officer opened the information file and reported: "According to the technical team's mathematical calculation based on the y-type armor steel test report data and the kcn/a armor data, the final calculation comparison result is that the y-type armor steel leads the Krupp kcn/a armor by 12.8 % performance, if Y-shaped armor steel is used as the main basic armor, and a layer of carburized hardened steel is added to the surface to form a main composite armor with different densities and materials, its actual protective power will be higher than the existing main basic armor + carburized hardened steel. The combination is 38%-42% stronger, and has higher protection against blunt armor-piercing bullets."
"The evaluation result of the technical team is that the battlefield survivability of tanks using Y-type armor steel as the main basic armor will be improved by at least 50%."
"The main components of the armor are iron, nickel, and manganese...Due to the lack of production process information, it is currently unclear how difficult the armor's production process is."
As the young officer finished speaking, the entire conference room fell into a brief silence, and everyone looked solemn, including Guderian.
Everyone understands what this set of evaluation data means.
The material performance is 12.8% ahead. As the main basic armor of composite armor, the actual protection power reaches the range of 38% to 42%. This Y-shaped armor steel almost crushes the latest Krupp KCN/A armor in all aspects.
What is the concept of actual protection reaching the range of 38%-42%?
The latest Type IV medium tank currently in service has a main armor thickness of 30 mm. If composite armor based on Y-shaped armor steel is used, the actual protection will reach 41.4 mm-42.6 mm, reaching the level of defense of a heavy tank.
You know, the B1 heavy tank equipped by the French armored force next door has only a 40mm-60mm front armor range. Its main gun is a 47mm 26-diameter tank gun with a penetration of about 20mm-28mm at 500 meters. about.
And this means that the No. 4 tank based on Y-shaped armor steel can easily withstand the shells of the B1 heavy tank, not to say that it is unscathed, at least it is easy.
While improving its own protection, it does not increase its weight and maintains its mobility.
What's this?
A real improvement in combat effectiveness.
Before the outbreak of World War II, the development level of tanks in various countries was basically still in the early stage. The protection standard of heavy tanks was in the 40mm-60mm range, the tonnage was only about 25 tons, and the main gun caliber was 47mm, so it could be called a heavy tank. , the most famous one is the legal B1 tank.
"General, people from Krupp and Siemens are already on their way." After the report, the young officer stepped forward and reminded Guderian.
"Go down." Guderian nodded.
The young officer did not stop and turned around to leave.
"Everyone, you have heard the professional evaluation results and performance parameters of Y-type armor steel. I believe you already have an understanding. We don't need to worry about whether Y-type armor steel was invented by a Chinese. What we need to focus on is, Do you agree to this deal? Y-shaped armor steel will eventually be manufactured and installed on our tanks!"
When the young officer walked out of the conference room, Guderian looked at everyone and said seriously: "I will personally express my attitude first. I agree."
"I agree!" In an instant, several voices with different tones blended and blended into one.
Every soldier present raised his right hand, and no one had any objections or objections.
be opposed to?
Twenty-four cutting-edge mechanical processing equipment were exchanged for a top-level protective material formula. Really, everyone present almost shouted in their hearts. This kind of transaction is so damn profitable.
"It seems that everyone has the same idea in this regard. It can be seen that the penetration resistance of Y-type armor steel is very good. We need to immediately develop an improved model of Panzer IV tank based on Y-type armor steel. This brand-new Panzer IV The tank will use 40mm Y-type composite armor, and the actual protection can reach 56.8mm. Moreover, I think a 75mm caliber main gun can be added to maximize the firepower and protection while the mobility is slightly reduced. , completely crush the enemy!" Guderian showed his iconic smile, then looked at everyone and gave his new idea: "It's called Type 4 D."
The words are impassioned and full of imagination.
Hearing about this new model of Panzer IV, all the soldiers present were excited. They all nodded in agreement and were full of expectations. With the new armor steel, it is natural to launch a new model of Panzer IV.
With slightly reduced mobility, maximize firepower and protection!
This is how the Y-type armor steel reflects on the tank. When the armor can improve protection without increasing weight, the firepower can be increased again.
The emergency meeting continued, and soon after, representatives from Siemens and Krupp rushed to the conference room to conduct a division of interests.
The people on the technical team come from Krupp, and as a giant in the steel industry, Krupp is eyeing the Y-type armor steel formula.
As a major player in Y-type armor steel, Siemens also has no reason to give up the interests of Y-type armor steel.
