ebookland Chapter 570: Bloody Battle at Nianzhuang (8)
Chapter 570: Bloody Battle at Nianzhuang (8)
Mulan County,
Wudingshan Ordnance Test Site,
The atmosphere today is tense and solemn.
This test site is located at the foot of the mountain, surrounded by a barren saline-alkali land and surrounded by high barbed wire.
On the watchtower, the guards, armed with live ammunition and with serious expressions, were watching everything around them vigilantly.
In the center of the test site, a self-propelled rocket launcher vehicle, like a long-dormant steel behemoth, quietly waits for the moment to show its power.
The body of the rocket launcher vehicle uses the chassis of a ten-wheeled truck and is painted in military green matte paint, exuding a cool atmosphere under the sunlight.
The 20 launch tubes are neatly arranged in a 5x4 grid, like 20 majestic guards pointing straight to the sky. Each launch tube has a unique texture and luster, and the number on the tube wall is clearly visible!
Surrounding the rocket launcher, a group of technicians in work clothes are busy in a tense and orderly manner.
Designer Zhou Changqing stood in the control tower, staring closely at the rocket launcher and the busy technicians. His eyes revealed a hint of nervousness, but more of it was anticipation and confidence in this test.
This is a weapon developed by the arsenal itself. As an engineer in the artillery area, Zhou Changqing referred to Germany's 10-tube 150mm rocket launcher and the 51mm rocket carried by the P127!
The final design is a 20-barrel 127mm caliber self-propelled rocket launcher!
Zhou Changqing took a deep breath into the microphone and said, "The countdown begins!"
"10, 9, 8..." A clear countdown sound came from the loudspeaker. Each number was like a hammer, striking the hearts of everyone present.
At this moment, the entire test site was so quiet that only the sound of the countdown and people's nervous breathing could be heard. Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at the 16-barrel rocket launcher.
"3, 2, 1, launch!"
Following the order, the rocket launcher instantly erupted with a deafening roar, as if the earth was shaking. 20 launch tubes successively ejected dazzling flames, and huge air waves spread in all directions with overwhelming force, rolling up dust all over the sky.
With a sharp whistling sound, the rockets rushed into the sky like an arrow from a bow, and disappeared from people's sight in an instant, leaving only long trails of white smoke that lingered in the blue sky for a long time.
Ten seconds later, a series of deafening explosions were heard in the distance. The target area was engulfed in flames, thick smoke, and mushroom clouds. The shock wave generated by the explosion was like an angry beast, overturning everything around it, uprooting trees, and throwing sand and rocks into the air.
In a watchtower near the target area, observers held observation equipment and recorded various data of the rockets. Their eyes were full of excitement and concentration, and their pens were recording quickly in the notebooks!
After a few minutes,
"Success! Success! The rocket hit the target! The impact point distribution is ideal!" The observer's voice came from the loudspeaker, and then the entire test site was boiling. The technicians cheered and hugged each other in celebration, with smiles of pride and joy on their faces.
A gratified smile also appeared on Zhou Changqing's face, and his eyes were slightly moist. This was the result of countless days and nights of hard work.
He turned around quickly and said excitedly to Yin Xinjun and Zhao Taihua behind him,
"It worked. Now, our rocket launchers can be mass-produced! Thank you, Director Yin, for providing us with the idea!"
Yin Xinjun put down the telescope, his face slightly reddened, and a satisfied smile appeared in his eyes.
Germany's ten-tube rocket launcher vehicle has a rather small power, and the rockets are a bit heavy. Yin Xinjun provided an idea, wondering if it is possible to add more tubes to increase the density of one-time coverage firepower!
After all, this is equipment developed by the arsenal itself. Although it is a copycat version, it does fill a gap after all!
At the very least, we no longer need to import Katyushas from the Soviets!
"Old Zhao, work overtime to build 20 vehicles immediately, as quickly as possible. North China and northern Jiangsu are both engaged in a war, try to help if you can!" Yin Xinjun said!
This powerful weapon should be able to catch up with the Battle of Tianjin and the third phase of the Huaihai Campaign!
Zhao Taihua immediately said, "Don't worry, Director. There are still enough workers on each production line. I will transfer some personnel. I will deliver these goods in 10 days at most!"
Night came,
Darkness once again enveloped the earth.
The north wind is howling!
Hou Lao Zhuang front line,
Two 81mm mortars, taking turns to fire,
The flares were fired almost every 30 seconds.
On a half-track armored vehicle,
Hua Minglong, a soldier from the 12.7st Armored Regiment, held a mm machine gun and stared at the front nervously!
Next to him is his comrade from the same class, He Xin!
Tonight, all the troops were doubled up, even the mortars were doubled up! Because, Ding Shan judged, the enemy was likely to launch another surprise attack tonight, because they had already penetrated into the heart of the enemy like a wedge!
Su Minghui has conveyed the opinions of the front command. Starting tomorrow, the attack points will be expanded and the attack intensity will be increased. The 8th Column will also send two regiments to join the attack sequence!
Su Minghui also reported a good news today. Today, due to the participation of the Air Force, the enemy reinforcements from Xuzhou quickly retreated. Originally, they came to rescue Huang Baitao reluctantly, but now they have an excuse to withdraw!
In the Kuomintang army, warlord habits are serious. Whoever has troops in his hands can obtain an official position with real power. Only a fool would be willing to sacrifice his own strength to rescue others!
Now, the Huaye had greater freedom in deploying its troops. After discussion, they adopted the suggestion put forward by Ding Shan, focusing on air strikes and gradually eroding the enemy's areas, constantly squeezing their living space!
This style of play at least has the lowest cost!
In the armored vehicle,
Hua Minglong's pupils suddenly shrank.
His finger suddenly rested on the trigger, and he ordered,
"Calling for support, something's happening!"
He Xin shouted into the microphone,
"Report, Post No. 5 requesting support, there is a situation, there is a situation!"
Under the bright light of the flares,
Several Kuomintang soldiers slowly walked out from the darkness.
However, these Kuomintang soldiers all raised their hands high above their heads, with their guns strapped to their backs with belts. Their steps were also very slow, as if they were afraid that the Communist army would suddenly open fire!
He Xin's eyes were also wide open, because there were more and more Kuomintang soldiers coming over with their hands raised. In his field of vision alone, there were at least 200 people!
Many reinforcements arrived at the scene, all holding their guns and pointing them forward.
A voice shouted,
"Come this way! Come this way!"
"Yes, yes, come here, throw your guns on the ground!"