Romanian Eagle

After Eder commended and affirmed the government officials in Ploiesti, he then inspected other factories in Ploiesti.

Among them, during the inspection of the machinery factory, they affirmed the contribution of their diesel engines and tractors to Romania. He also praised the factory director of the machinery factory, Podosliku, saying that he is very capable, and Sodaval, the son-in-law of the factory director and the director of the establishment workshop, was also honored to participate in the team to welcome the crown prince. However, as a small workshop director, of course he couldn't talk to the crown prince, he could only stand at the back of the team and look at the crown prince who was not too different in age than himself.

Then Eder went to refineries and oil extraction sites to learn about the current situation of Romanian oil extraction and refining. In order to encourage the private economy, he also inspected several private supporting factories. After inspecting Wang's enterprises, Eder went deep into the people to understand the current income situation of residents, and also checked the situation of local farmers, so as to strengthen his image of being close to the people.

This visit to Ploiesti took six days, and it was not until Edel received a telegram from Hoffman that the armored vehicle had been developed that he left Ploiesti by car, intending to go to Kang Stanza look at the seeds of these armored units.

Sitting on the train to Constanta, Eder could hardly remember how many times he had been to Romania's largest port city. Usually he will go to Constanta in a few months, and Ploiesti is completely impossible to compare with.

After Edel came to Constanta by train, he came to the Volkswagen test field non-stop, looking at a four-dimensional armored car full of rivets and punk atmosphere, he couldn't help asking.

"This is the armored vehicle you developed?"

The three people in charge of research and development were a little puzzled by the crown prince's question, but Helk, who was led by the three, stepped forward to answer Edel's question.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Seeing the questioning eyes of the crown prince, Hulk told him truthfully what he knew. "We built this armored vehicle reasonably according to the requirements of the drawings. Except for the replacement of welding with rivets, there is no big difference from the drawings. However, there are good reasons for us to replace welding with rivets. Now welding is not suitable for military industry. product."

After hearing Helk's answer, Edel couldn't help but look at Major Hoffman. Facing the questioning eyes of the crown prince, Major Hoffman explained nervously. "The drawings you gave me, Your Highness, I chose such a design after considering all factors."

"What consideration?"

After hearing Major Hoffman's explanation, Eder also wanted to hear his explanation.

Seeing that the crown prince was not angry because of his unauthorized modification,

Hoffman spoke out about his considerations. "His Royal Highness, among the drawings you gave me, two of the models are too expensive to process and are completely unsuitable for current use."

After he finished speaking, he took out the sd kfz 221 and sd kfz 234 wheeled armored vehicles sketched by Edel. The use of welding on the shape of these two armored vehicles is not a big problem, but now replacing them with rivets will increase the cost.

"The other two vehicles, this armored vehicle is smaller and doesn't fit the five-ton heavy-duty truck chassis we use now."

Major Hoffman took out the sketch of the Japanese Type 92 armored vehicle drawn by Eder and told the crown prince, Eder nodded to signal him to continue.

Hoffman took out the drawings of the m8 armored vehicle given by the crown prince and continued to talk about it. "In the end, this drawing is the most suitable for the current chassis, but I think its circular turret is cast in one piece, which will increase our cost, so I chose to enlarge the turret from this drawing and add the car body of this drawing. ."

Looking at the drawings of the M8 armored vehicle and the Type 92 armored vehicle held by Major Hoffman, Eder realized that the armored vehicle in front of him was really a combination of these two drawings.

After listening to Major Hoffman's explanation, Edel felt that his previous considerations were a little too advanced. Thinking that these drawings were all models that were widely used in World War II, Eder felt that he was too impatient. Even if he could build it, the estimated price would be too high, which would be a burden on the current Romanian army.

Edel figured this out and said it sincerely to Major Hoffman. "It's true that my expectations are too high. Your revision is very reasonable. Just do as you say."

Then he learned about the specific data of this armored vehicle, and heard that this armored vehicle could not be afraid of the shooting of various firearms, whether it was the Maxim or large-caliber machine guns that are currently equipped in various countries, there was no way to use this armored vehicle. However, it is not to say that there is no weakness. This armored vehicle is very afraid of artillery attacks. No matter what kind of artillery, even if it does not hit directly, as long as the landing point is nearby, it is easy to fall into the crater and cannot move.

These shortcomings have been reflected in previous tests, so this armored vehicle is completely unsuitable for attacking enemies with positions. When chasing the enemy, it is easy to be blocked by the damaged road. Only when defending, relying on the advantage of having a good road can this armored vehicle exert its greatest advantage.

After listening to the explanation of the armored vehicle, Eder knew that this was the result of the poor adaptability of the wheeled armored vehicle to the road. He questioned Major Hoffman. "In the face of this situation, do you have any solution?"

"His Royal Highness, I think at present, this armored vehicle can only be used in small-scale battles, or urban defense warfare is the best use for it."

Facing Major Hoffman's words, Edel felt that he needed to give him direction.

"Have you considered the possibility of replacing the wheels with tracks to improve its terrain adaptation?"

In the face of the crown prince's suggestion, Major Hoffman had also thought about it before. The use of tracks can indeed increase the adaptability of the vehicle, but he has seen the travel of tracked vehicles, and the speed is too slow to meet his requirements for rapid dash.

Major Hoffman spoke out about his considerations. "His Royal Highness, I have considered it before, but the speed of the track is too slow. It can only run 20 kilometers per hour on the road, and if it can reach 15 kilometers in the wild, it is fast. And the tracked vehicle parts are relatively fast. Many are prone to failure, and maintenance is a big problem.”

After hearing Major Hoffman's words, Edel felt the need to reverse his mind. "Major Hoffman, these problems are actually very easy to solve. If the speed of the tracked armored vehicle is too slow, this is not a problem at all. He is at least faster than the infantry, and it can adapt to complex terrain, which provides its large-scale application. At least it can provide mobile firepower for the soldiers on the front line, and its sturdy armor can also provide cover for them. As for the case where too many parts of the tracked armored vehicle are prone to failure, more maintenance personnel can be arranged to maintain it.”

After hearing the explanation of the crown prince, Major Hoffman was a little moved. Now wheeled armored vehicles are affected by various restrictions that affect their performance. If most of these restrictions are changed from wheeled to tracks, it will become possible to provide conditions for large-scale use.

Thinking of these Major Hoffman said with a heartbeat. "I will mainly study the possibility of replacing wheeled armored vehicles with tracks."

Hearing that Major Hoffman had been changed by himself, Edel was afraid that he would be waiting for the tracked armored vehicle to talk about it. "However, this armored vehicle is not bad. You can purchase some first. First, familiarize yourself with the method of use, and you can also train its use tactics and other situations."

"We will first familiarize ourselves with the use of this armored vehicle and provide experience for the army's large-scale equipment."

After talking with Major Hoffman, Edel also thanked the three technicians in charge of research and development for their hard work. Among them, Wang Chaoqiang's typical oriental face has long caught his attention, so in the conversation with the three R\u0026D personnel, he specifically asked their home addresses. When he got Wang Chaoqiang and his previous life the same motherland, he also cared about it intentionally. ()