"Principal Su, are you kidding me? The design documents we provided clearly stated that..."
The speed needs to be at least 60 kilometers per hour, yours is only 20.
"These are for main battle tanks, not for old people's entertainment!"
Dean Miao was completely baffled by the simulation results.
The problem with Dalian University of Technology right now is that it's not powerful enough.
The research results of Sulin Lanxiang Vocational School are far inferior.
"Brother Su, are you kidding me? Didn't you say you'd give us a surprise when you came?"
I've already assured Dean Miao that your design is absolutely the best.
How am I supposed to explain this to them now?
Major General He pulled Su Lin aside.
Sweating profusely,
This upgrade project is crucial to his future career.
"What's the rush? We designed an electric motor, not an engine."
"You don't need four of them!"
"Can there be four of them together?"
Major General He glanced at the electric motor developed by Su Lin; its size was indeed much smaller than the diesel engine designed by Dalian University of Technology.
Let alone four, even six could fit inside with plenty of space.
"You'll see soon enough, Dean Qian will take care of the debugging!"
"Dean Miao, this is just the power source for one electric motor. We designed a four-power combined system."
"Principal Su, I think you don't need to explain anymore. Do you think the power system of a main battle tank is child's play?"
"One doesn't need to be returned, so how about four? Or maybe eight? That would surpass the UK and the US; at 160 km/h, it'd be as fast as the Tokyo Shinkansen."
Principal Wang looked disdainful.
"If you can't do it, there's nothing I can do. Dean Qian, bring over the other three as well!"
"Alright!"
Dean Miao is at a loss now. A month has passed, and the 1990 World Tank Competition will be held in St. Petersburg in two months.
We had no choice but to try anything, even if it seemed hopeless.
Two uniformed workers pulled three more Lotus electric motors onto the test bench.
Four Lotus electric motors are connected to the same gear.
"We can begin the test now!"
The staff looked at Dean Miao, awaiting his orders.
"Just do the test when I tell you to! What are you dawdling about?"
After setting all the parameters, the staff simulated the operation of the four Lotus electric motors again.
"Let me see. I don't believe this connection will work!"
Principal Wang craned his neck, eager to see the experimental results.
Dean Miao gave him a look, and he quickly shrank back.
"Whether you look at it or not, it's not going to work!"
"Dean Miao, 75 kilometers per hour! That meets our design standards."
"Let me see!"
Dean Miao opened the main interface of the simulation software.
"Did you enter all the parameters correctly?"
"That's right, we're using the same operating conditions as before, but this time it's four combined-power units."
The image shows that, powered by four Lotus electric motors,
The Type 90 main battle tank has an astonishing maximum operating speed of 75 kilometers per hour.
Even if the actual combat environment is more severe, a conservative estimate is that 60 kilometers per hour is definitely not a problem!
"4 seconds of acceleration time???? Dean Miao, is there something wrong with the simulation software?"
The staff carefully examined the final results and found that if these four Lotus electric motors were used,
It reaches its top speed in just 4 seconds.
It's important to know that a typical diesel engine can't reach its maximum torque in 15 seconds, let alone 4 seconds.
It takes at least 30 to 40 seconds to accelerate to top speed.
"Diesel engines have complex mechanical structures, and the stability of combustion within the engine cylinders must also be considered."
Therefore, the acceleration time is relatively long. An electric motor only has a rotor and a stator; once the voltage is applied...
It will be ready to deliver maximum horsepower immediately!
Dean Qian, as the chief technology officer of this electric motor, gave a professional explanation.
"What about battery life???"
The World Tank Championship isn't like racing, where you just need to accelerate fast enough.
They will need to complete several combat missions, and their performance will be scored at the end.
Battery life is also very important; you can't exactly start a battle and have to charge your phone halfway through, right?
"Its range is at least 600 kilometers, exceeding that of mainstream tanks in the world today!"
It's worth noting that the American M1A1 main battle tank has an internal fuel capacity of 1900 liters and a range of approximately 460 kilometers.
Extremely long battery life, plus super-fast acceleration.
This advantage is already very obvious.
"Immediately arrange for the arsenal to install and test it. We'll find out what it's like once it's out there!"
"Dean Miao, what about Dalian University of Technology?"
"Let's install one unit from each of the two options. Right now, the data at Lanxiang Vocational School is all theoretical and experimental data."
Without actual testing, nobody knows for sure!
"Okay! I'll arrange it right away!"
Major General He had already made contact with the arsenal of the Fifth Research Institute of the Army.
According to the design plan of Dean Qian of Lanxiang Vocational School
Four Lotus electric motors were installed into an upgraded Type 90 main battle tank!
"Dean Qian, please cooperate with the institute's work as much as possible!"
"Principal Su, I understand!"
Three days
Two Type 90 main battle tanks, one equipped with a brand-new diesel engine from Lanxiang Vocational School and the other from Dalian University of Technology, respectively.
Successfully logged off.
Dean Miao will also be involved with his child during this inspection.
The final decision will be made regarding which school's proposal will be adopted.
The experimental site was a vast jungle, with complex terrain including gravel, rivers, and dirt roads.
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