80mm Special Steel Plate: I'll Tank! I'll Tank! I Can Still Tank!

Chapter 48: 80mm Special Steel Plate: I Can Tank It! I Can Tank It! I Can Still Tank It!

A new special steel material was created using Vibranium as a template.

"That's right, we've already made it," said Hu Xiaofan, the project leader for the special steel material, excitedly.

His voice trembled slightly.

"Following Director Lin's formula, after numerous tests, we have finally manufactured a brand-new special steel material."

As Hu Xiaofan spoke, he picked up a gray metal sheet from the table and showed it to everyone.

This special steel material looked no different from ordinary steel, but upon closer inspection, one could see subtle textures and a sheen on its surface.

"As you can see, although this metal sheet is only a few millimeters thick, it is exceptionally hard, even stronger than regular steel," Hu Xiaofan explained.

"Its strength is even higher than the special steel material used by the domestic military."

"Not only that, but it also possesses excellent toughness and corrosion resistance, capable of withstanding pressure and temperature fluctuations in extreme environments."

Upon hearing this, everyone present showed expressions of surprise.

They understood the importance of this special steel material.

If it could truly achieve what Hu Xiaofan claimed, it would be of great significance to the 077 Machinery Military Factory!

For Yan Country, it would be a revolutionary upheaval.

"This is truly incredible!" someone exclaimed.

"Yeah, I never thought we'd be able to create a new type of special steel material..." another person chimed in.

Lin Chenran spoke up, "The meeting is almost over. Let's go test this special steel material now!"

He stood up, and the others followed suit.

"Engineer Hu, have the testing personnel get ready."

The test Lin Chenran referred to was a "head-on" confrontation between an armor-piercing round and this special steel material.

"No problem, I'll arrange it."

Hu Xiaofan was extremely excited. If it really worked, then...

This time, Lin Chenran specifically asked Hu Xiaofan to arrange for a tank to be brought over, and to use an armor-piercing round to fire a shot at the newly developed special steel material.

He wanted to see whether the armor-piercing round could penetrate the special steel material, or if the special steel material could withstand the attack of the armor-piercing round.

When Lin Chenran and the others arrived at the testing site, they saw a Type 59 Tank parked quietly there.

Upon seeing Lin Chenran and the other high-ranking officials from the 077 Machinery Military Factory arrive, Hu Xiaofan hurried over.

"Director, as per your instructions, everything is ready," Hu Xiaofan said, wiping sweat from his forehead.

Lin Chenran's lips curved slightly, revealing a faint smile.

He gently patted Hu Xiaofan's shoulder and said in a mild tone, "Engineer Hu, you've worked hard during this time!"

Then, he cast his gaze into the distance, his eyes shining with determination, and shouted loudly, "Since everything is ready, let's begin!"

Hu Xiaofan nodded excitedly, his face beaming with enthusiasm.

He looked expectantly at the special steel plate before him, silently praying that it would successfully withstand the armor-piercing round from the Type 59 Tank.

At Hu Xiaofan's command, the tester slowly started the Type 59 Tank.

With the roar of the engine, this massive steel behemoth gradually accelerated, moving towards the target.

Shortly after, the Type 59 Tank reached a position two hundred meters away from the special steel plate and stopped steadily.

Immediately, the main weapon's turret swung rapidly, aiming at the special steel plate in front.

Under the precise command of the flagman, the muzzle of the Type 59 Tank instantly erupted in a burst of fire, and an armor-piercing round shot out like lightning.

"Boom!"

The shell, like an arrow released from a bow, charged towards the special steel plate with immense kinetic energy.

The atmosphere at the scene was extremely tense, with everyone staring intently ahead, anticipating the outcome of this thrilling confrontation.

Under everyone's gaze, the Type 59 Tank's armor-piercing round accurately hit the special steel plate.

With a loud bang, smoke and dust from the explosion filled the air, as if the whole world had frozen. The armor-piercing round fired by the Type 59 Tank violently collided with the special steel plate.

Everyone held their breath, anxiously waiting for the smoke and dust to clear, eager to know whether the armor-piercing round had penetrated the special steel plate or if the special steel plate had successfully resisted this round of attack.

Time ticked by, and the smoke and dust finally began to dissipate. Everyone eagerly picked up their binoculars, doing their best to examine the steel plate in the distance.

Due to the intense heat generated by the explosion, they could not approach the steel plate closely to observe the situation in a short period.

Therefore, they could only examine it through binoculars.

As time passed, the expressions of the crowd gradually turned ecstatic, and brilliant smiles bloomed on their faces.

Following this, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

Surprisingly, the armor-piercing round fired by the Type 59 Tank from two hundred meters away failed to penetrate the 80mm thick special steel plate!

A closer look revealed that the Special Steel Material only bore traces of gunpowder residue from the explosion, while the armor-piercing projectile was found not far away.

This small trial greatly encouraged the senior management of the 077 Machinery Military Factory. Each of them was flushed with excitement, their eyes gleaming with anticipation.

This was the first Special Steel Material they had designed and developed themselves!

Although it was only at a distance of two hundred meters, it was enough to prove the formidable strength of this new type of Special Steel Material.

Seeing everyone so excited, Lin Chenran was also pleased.

He struck while the iron was hot and said to Hu Xiaofan, "Engineer Hu, you can arrange for a test operator to drive a Type 59 Tank and fire an armor-piercing projectile at a distance of one hundred and fifty meters from another Special Steel Plate."

Upon hearing this, Hu Xiaofan immediately arranged for the Type 59 Tank to move to the designated position and prepared the armor-piercing projectile.

With a command, the Type 59 Tank fired again, and the armor-piercing projectile shot towards the target like lightning.

The result was astonishing – the armor-piercing projectile once again left traces of an explosion on the Special Steel Plate, failing to penetrate it.

Next, the test operator fired armor-piercing projectiles at distances of one hundred meters, fifty meters, and twenty meters, respectively.

With each shot, the Special Steel Plate displayed incredible defensive power, with the armor-piercing projectiles unable to inflict any substantial damage.

Only when fired from twenty meters did the armor-piercing projectile "get stuck" on the Special Steel Plate, but it still did not penetrate.

This remarkable result left everyone present in awe.

"This..."

"Hiss..."

Thunderous applause erupted once again.

This was truly amazing!!!

Half an hour passed, and the temperature around the Special Steel Plate returned to normal. Lin Chenran eagerly stepped forward to examine the 80mm Special Steel Plate.

The other senior executives of the 077 Machinery Military Factory followed closely behind, also wanting to see the Special Steel Plate that had performed so valiantly.