Chapter 719 I can't believe that this roller is connected to the front beam through a sturdy frame, and the lifting and lowering is controlled by hydraulic or simple mechanical devices.
The function of the bomb is to use its own weight to crush and detonate the mine in advance when the truck moves forward.
Chain hammer If conditions permit, a rotating chain hammer system can be installed behind the drum.
The truck's power transmission shaft drives a horizontal rotating shaft, on which dozens of heavy steel chains are hung.
After rotating, the steel chain will violently whip the surface in front of it, which can effectively detonate trip mines, loose mines and other mines with different triggering methods.
As Squad Leader Li and Lao Zhang listened to Lu Qingyang's clear and highly feasible plan, their eyes changed from initial suspicion to excitement.
Squad Leader Li stroked his chin. "Thickening the chassis and welding the steel plates—that's something we can do in our repair shop! As for this steel plate material..."
Lao Zhang also got excited: "The drum is easy. I think we have a used gun barrel here that is definitely heavy enough. The chain hammer is a bit complicated, but the principle is not difficult. We can give it a try!"
The plan was strongly supported by Wang Lei and the command headquarters.
When the soldiers heard that the land experts were building a magical car that could "eat mines", they all gathered around curiously to see and help in any way they could.
Lu Qingyang is not only a designer, but also a doer.
He used time-traveling tools and precise calculation capabilities in space to guide welding angles, steel plate thickness distribution, and drum counterweight balance.
He also secretly replaced the production materials with more durable explosion-proof materials exchanged in the space.
A few days later, a strange-looking "steel behemoth" covered with weld scars and thick steel plates appeared before everyone.
The huge roller in front of the car and the vaguely visible rotating chain hammer mechanism at the rear make the car look ferocious and powerful.
"This...will this work?" Wang Lei circled the mine-clearing vehicle several times, his heart beating fast.
"Mule, horse, take it for a walk!" Lu Qingyang took a deep breath and decided to participate in the first test in person.
He insisted on sitting in the passenger seat so that he could observe the vehicle's reactions up close and record data.
Master Zhang volunteered to be the driver. The veteran said with a firm look: "Even the land experts are not afraid, so why should I be afraid?"
Under the tense gaze of all officers and soldiers, the mine-clearing vehicle roared and slowly drove towards the test minefield that had been marked with a drone but had not yet been cleared.
"Lower the drum!" Lu Qingyang ordered through the intercom.
The heavy steel roller was slowly lowered and pressed onto the soft soil.
"Go ahead! Keep the speed at the lowest gear!"
The truck roared dully and began to move forward.
"boom!!!"
Less than ten meters away, there was a loud bang and smoke and dust filled the air.
The roller successfully triggered and crushed a pressure-activated mine, causing the vehicle body to shake violently. However, the reinforced body and "V"-shaped bottom plate effectively deflected the impact of the explosion, and the cockpit was safe and sound.
"Keep moving forward." Lu Qingyang suppressed his excitement and gave the order.
Then, the chain hammer began to rotate, like a huge windmill, whipping the ground in front of it and causing mud to fly everywhere.
"Bang, bang." Two more explosions sounded, the trip mines detonated by the chain hammer.
The mine-clearing vehicle advanced slowly through the minefield, leaving behind a relatively safe passage plowed by explosions.
Although the car body was shaking continuously due to the explosion and many steel plates were dented, the core structure and cab were still intact.
When the mine-clearing vehicle successfully passed through the 10-meter test minefield and turned back, the entire observation point erupted in thunderous cheers.
Wang Lei was the first to rush forward, excitedly opening the cab door. He looked at Lu Qingyang and Lao Zhang, whose faces were covered in dust but whose eyes were bright, and his voice choked with emotion. "It's a success, a damn success! From now on, when we attack, we'll have a pioneer."
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After a tense and successful test, this simple mine-clearing vehicle, nicknamed "Iron Bull" by the soldiers, was immediately deployed on the most critical offensive route.
Previously, the troops' advance was stalled due to a large area of mixed minefields ahead.
The enemy has been operating here for a long time, deploying a large number of anti-personnel mines and booby traps in an attempt to drag our army into a brutal battle of attrition.
The morning the order to attack was issued, the mist had not yet dissipated.
Under the cover of several armored vehicles and infantry, the "Iron Bull" emitted a dull roar and slowly drove towards the death zone.
Wang Lei's assault platoon and reconnaissance company followed closely behind, ready to launch a rapid assault after the passage was opened.
On the opposite hilltop, the Vietnamese army's observation sentry initially paid no attention to the bulky and ugly modified truck, thinking it was just an ordinary transport vehicle.
But when they saw the huge roller on the front of the car lowered and began to roll over the minefield without any scruples, they realized something was wrong.
"boom!"
The first thunder exploded, and smoke and dust rose.
The Vietnamese sentry showed a hint of sneer on his face, ready to enjoy the sight of the vehicle being blown up.
However, as the smoke and dust cleared, the "Iron Bull" only shook violently for a moment and continued to move forward as if completely unharmed.
The strange rotating device at the rear of the car began to work, and the chain pulled against the surface, setting off several mines in succession.
"What...what kind of monster is this?" The Vietnamese sentry was stunned and hurriedly reported to the headquarters: "Sir, the Chinese...the Chinese have brought over a mine-proof iron vehicle and are forcibly clearing it."
When the news reached the Vietnamese front-line command, it caused a lot of surprise and suspicion.
The commander grabbed a telescope and took a look himself.
The mine-clearing vehicle forcibly opened a passage several meters wide in the dense minefield. Wherever it passed, mines were detonated one after another. Although the vehicle itself was covered with scars and pits, it still stubbornly advanced.
The soldiers following closely behind were advancing rapidly along the road paved with explosions.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible." The Vietnamese commander was shocked and angry. "What kind of vehicle can withstand continuous explosions? The latest technology provided by the Soviet Union? Or..."
Panic began to spread.
Their greatest reliance on blocking the enemy's offensive was the minefield.
The carefully arranged defense system instantly revealed a fatal flaw.
"Open fire, concentrate all fire, destroy that car."
Suddenly, all the weapons in the enemy's formation poured towards the "Iron Bull".
The bullets clanged on the thick steel plates, splashing sparks.
Shells exploded all around, sending shrapnel flying.
However, although the armor of the "Iron Bull" is simple, it focuses on protecting the cockpit and key parts.
Under direct fire, they still carried out their mission slowly and firmly.
At the same time, our artillery and accompanying infantry immediately launched a fierce counterattack to suppress the enemy's firepower and cover the operation of the "Iron Bull".
When the "Iron Bull" successfully penetrated the entire minefield and opened a safe passage for our attacking forces, the Vietnamese army's defense line was completely shaken.
The position, which lost the protection of the minefield, quickly collapsed under the fierce attack of our elite troops.
This originally expected brutal battle turned into a beautiful breakthrough battle because of the appearance of "Iron Ox".
Not only were the Vietnamese troops on the front lines shocked, but even some observers from major powers who were closely following the battlefield dynamics found it unbelievable.
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