In 1978, I was admitted to Harbin Institute of Technology

Chapter 226 If it were the top-ranked player, he'd be saying right now, "Take your money and get out of my rocket launcher."

Not only were the Thai and Pakistani representatives shocked by the power displayed by the two rocket launchers, but the military leaders and the leaders of Factory 617 were also deeply shocked.

Especially military leaders.

Everyone knows that the Type 59 tank has poor performance and weak defense, after all, it was designed more than 20 years ago.

The problem is, can a single rocket really send the turret flying?
"It was the internal ammunition that caused the turret to be blown away..."

Tang Kexian murmured.

The previous concerns have become a reality, which means that the armor protection of the Type 69-III tank is not thick enough at present, otherwise it could be blown up by a single rocket launcher.

What's even more alarming is that if domestic technology is so backward, it can still produce something so aggressive, capable of destroying the most advanced tank in China, which is still in the design phase, with a single shot. What about the anti-tank rocket launchers from the Soviet Union and Europe and America, which have even more advanced technology?

The military leaders shared a similar mindset.

On the peninsula, with few tanks and aircraft, how heavy would the losses be when facing armored forces from 17 different factions?

And now, having tanks, we're so backward...

If a real war breaks out, how will we fight?
"That's too violent! It's much more powerful than theory suggests..."

Tang Daoxian murmured, dumbfounded.

Zhai Xinguo didn't speak, but glanced at Xie Wei, who was standing calmly beside him, seemingly lost in thought.

"Is this something you developed recently?"

The leader asked Li Rui.

"Yes. It was provided to the troops for testing before, but the results were not ideal. After a period of design modifications, it was finally developed..."

Li Rui hadn't expected the results to be so good.

But his face remained remarkably calm.

Seeing the Thai team members excitedly pointing and whispering among themselves in the testing area, the commander's expression turned grim. "Such advanced weapons cannot be exported!"

At this point, the leader was too lazy to investigate Li Rui's behavior of violating "rules and procedures".

The concern is that if such advanced weaponry is exported and acquired internationally, it could have a negative impact on national defense.

"Sir, this is still far from being finalized. Even if we want to export it, we need approval from the higher authorities."

At that moment, Principal Li had no time to explain to the leader.

Not exporting?
The military can't provide many orders, so where will the money come from to continue research?
"Gentlemen, this is just a test armor-piercing round. The rocket launcher also has a high-explosive fragmentation version..."

Li Rui spoke to the excited Pasin Danasong, Murita Zaridak, and others.

At his signal, everyone's attention turned back to the testing ground.

About 100 meters away from the wreckage of the Type 59 tank, whose turret had been blown off and was now engulfed in flames and billowing smoke, another soldier carrying a rocket launcher fired another rocket at the wreckage.

"Boom~"

The rocket hit the road wheel of the wreckage of the Type 59 tank directly.

The violent explosion overturned the wreckage of the Type 59 tank!
"..."

Everyone was once again deeply shocked by the power of this rocket launcher.

Although the turret was lost and the internal ammunition detonated, nearly 20 tons of wreckage were still directly overturned by the explosion. How powerful was that explosion?
"Li, what are the specific performance characteristics of this rocket launcher? Can it be effective against a T-72?"

Colonel Murita Zardak quickly came to his senses and asked Li Rui with anticipation about the effect of the rocket launcher on the T-72.

Since the Third Indo-Pakistani War, in which Pakistan lost its eastern territory, its conflict with its neighbor has not been eliminated. In the Kashmir region, the tensions between the two sides have never eased.

Pakistan feels completely insecure because its neighbor received a large amount of advanced weaponry from the Soviet Union.

Even with weapons and equipment from China, we are still lagging behind.

India now possesses the T-72, a third-generation tank, while Pakistan only has the Type 59 tank…

If the rocket launchers in front of them can pose an effective threat to the T-72, the pressure on the Pakistani military will be greatly reduced.

"Uh, I'm not sure about that either. We'll have to have our technicians explain the situation to everyone..."

Li Rui pointed to Xie Wei and the others who looked anxious and said with a smile.

"They threw away the launcher after firing the rocket?"

Murita Zaridak's turban clearly puzzled why the other party would discard the launcher after firing the rocket. Isn't China known for its traditional virtues of diligence and thrift?
The PLA isn't so rich that it can just fire all its rockets and then discard the launchers, right?
"Uh, let the technical team explain this to everyone."

Li Rui knew why, of course. Disposable rocket launchers are designed to be used only once and cannot be reused. They are streamlined to the extreme. Although there is some waste, on the battlefield, they give the combat troops stronger firepower. The cost of a few dozen launchers is negligible.

"Let's go back to the guesthouse first."

The military commander remained silent, his mind filled with doubts and, more importantly, worry.

These two advanced and powerful weapons, which can effectively enhance the combat effectiveness of infantry, were shown to foreign customers, and the foreign customers immediately expressed their desire to buy them. How do you do that?
Prevent?

Can it be stopped?
Now they've realized that Li Rui bypassed the rules and presented himself in this unconventional way because he was worried that the military leadership wouldn't approve of the export.

The contract with Thailand for tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. What if they ask to include those in the contract?

Pakistan is a traditional customer, and the two sides share a deep-rooted traditional friendship. How could they refuse?
Even disregarding the impact on diplomatic relations, the survival of major military factories must be considered in light of the significant reduction in military orders.

Headache!

"Li, didn't you say this rocket launcher is easy to operate? I think we should try it out..."

Murita Zaridak was unwilling to leave just like that.

Li Rui had previously approached them with exaggerated claims and promises.

The power was evident.

But who knows if they made a fuss about the tanks that were being used as targets?

Only by trying it yourself can you determine if it's really as amazing as the other party claims. Otherwise, how can you make the purchase?

"Can I test it myself?"

General Pashin, who was standing nearby, also became interested upon hearing this.

The leader looked at Li Rui with a dark expression, and didn't dare to say anything more.

He finally understood that Li Rui had been trying to prevent them from opposing him from the very beginning.

Can we object now?
"No problem. We brought a total of 8 sample rounds, and we've only fired 3 so far..."

Without any hesitation, Li Rui, ignoring the gloomy faces of his superiors, instructed Qin Weidong, who had just run up to report, to take the client for a test firing.

"Comrade Li Rui, this is against regulations! It's too dangerous!"

The military commander's face was so grim it could drip water. What if something went wrong...?

"Sir, please rest assured, the safety of our rocket launchers is guaranteed before they are launched!"

Upon hearing this, the commander almost cursed.

Is it guaranteed?
How can this be guaranteed?

If something goes wrong, who will bear the consequences?

"General, please don't worry, I've also fought on the front lines!"

General Pashin was unwilling to let such an opportunity slip by, and quickly changed the subject, pointing to the wreckage in the distance and saying:
"That Type 59 tank used as a target has been completely destroyed; the armor-piercing shells have no effect!"

How can you tell the effectiveness of an armor-piercing projectile without a target?
"How about we get another one? Or we can use a 69II..."

Li Rui turned to look at the leaders of 617, whose expressions were uncertain, and asked.

Zhu Zhenhui was almost furious.

He glared at Li Rui with a murderous look, his teeth clenched. This old guy was no human being!

In order to sell their rocket launchers, they actually suggested using the Type 69-II as a target!

Isn't he afraid that a single rocket could destroy the tank and jeopardize the already agreed-upon tank export contract?
"Although the Type 59 tank is cheaper to produce than the Type 69-II tank, each one still costs over $40. This is a tank testing range, with various targets used to test the power of armor-piercing rounds..."

The leader also gave Li Rui a disapproving look before making a suggestion.

Li Rui glanced at General Pasin Danasong, who was beaming with excitement, and he understood exactly what the other man meant.

The Thai side is supposed to pay for the wrecked and burning Type 59 tank in front of us, but the cost paid to Factory 617 is borne by Harbin Institute of Technology.

If another one comes, it will probably be operated in the same way.

He wasn't happy about it.

He couldn't interfere with how the other party operated. In order to sell rocket launchers and sniper grenades, the cost of the school producing a Type 59 tank was already very high.

“Yes, General, we can assess the armor-piercing capability entirely through testing on specialized targets…”

General Pashin Danasong felt slightly disappointed when he saw that Li Rui did not respond.

He also knew the other party was poor.

They were also worried that asking for too much would affect the cooperation.

On the other side of the border, the monkeys' armored forces were putting considerable pressure on them, as they simply couldn't find anywhere in the world to buy such cheap yet powerful heavy equipment.

If he fails to complete the military's procurement tasks, his future will be severely affected, even if he has a powerful family background.

The prospect of acquiring these heavy weapons, which can effectively enhance the combat effectiveness of infantry, is incredibly promising.

With the personal assistance of Li Rui and Zhai Xinguo, Pasin Danasong and Murita Zaridak went to the testing range, carried 5.2-kilogram tubes, and fired them at various targets.

The results are remarkable!
After throwing down the launcher of the high-explosive fragmentation rocket in his hand, General Pashin once again excitedly emphasized: "We need rocket launchers like this!"

Although Murita Zaridak and another Pakistani representative did not speak, their eyes revealed their desire for both types of equipment.

Their infantry cannot compare to the individual soldier quality of the world's best PLA light infantry.

With firepower and area-of-effect damage, especially with these disposable tubes that can be equipped to every soldier in the combat force, their infantry firepower intensity can be multiplied several times!
In stark contrast to the foreign clients were the military leaders and the 617 group of leaders.

This is so frustrating!
"How could this be?"

The leaders of Class 617 couldn't understand why this was happening. "Aren't they a school? Instead of focusing on research and nurturing students, why are they causing trouble?"

On the way back, Zhu Zhenhui could no longer hold back.

The Thai side did not question the defensive capabilities of the Type 69-II because of the test, which is understandable: how strong can the defensive capabilities of a tank costing $50 be?

Compared to similar tanks like the T-54/55, M48 Patton, and Chieftain, its performance is significantly improved, while its price is much lower.

Although the unit leaders did not bring it up, judging from their constant hushed conversations and frequent glances at the leaders of Factory 617, it was clear that the protection capabilities of the Type 69-III tank, which was already causing some dissatisfaction among the troops, needed further improvement.

"Gentlemen, our disposable rocket launcher is mainly used for individual infantry anti-armor and assault operations. It has the advantages of being lightweight, having a long range, high power, and low price. Its non-staff and disposable nature means that it can theoretically be equipped to every soldier in an infantry squad, effectively enhancing the firepower of front-line troops and greatly improving the flexibility of infantry in armor-piercing and assault missions..."

In the conference room of Factory 617, at Li Rui's request, Xie Wei personally introduced the features of the rocket launcher to everyone.

"82 mm caliber, 937 mm length, combat weight 5.2 kg..."

"When used in conjunction with a 40mm sniper howitzer, it can further enhance the firepower of combat troops..."

"A 40mm sniper grenade launcher with a maximum effective range of 800 meters and a combat weight of 17.8 kg... Equipped with 3-round, 6-round, and 15-round drum magazines... At a distance of 300 meters, the dispersion of the 3 rounds is less than 200 millimeters... This means that at 300 meters, it can accurately fire grenades into the firing port of a bunker, just like a sniper rifle. At 600 meters, the dispersion is less than 2 meters, while the kill radius of the high-explosive fragmentation round is 7.5 meters..."

In terms of precision, Xie Wei still used a little "artistic embellishment".

Originally, the dispersion range was less than 200 millimeters at a distance of 200 meters, but he directly increased it to 300 millimeters.

Neither the Thai nor the Pakistani army has particularly high individual soldier quality.

Isn't it normal that it can't achieve the theoretical accuracy?
"Suck~"

Upon hearing Xie Wei's introduction, many people gasped.

The data Xie Wei mentioned, especially the 2-meter dispersion range of the bullet impact point at a distance of 600 meters and the 7.5-meter kill radius, means that it is possible to directly and accurately strike the enemy's machine gun position at this distance!

The already serious expressions on the faces of the military leaders became even more so.

If deployed to front-line troops, the operational methods will be affected.

"This sniper grenade launcher is not primarily for high-precision shooting; its main function is area-of-effect damage. It is mainly used to compensate for the lack of firepower in front-line infantry squads when they often cannot receive mortar support... Each infantry squad is equipped with one sniper grenade launcher, and each person is also issued a rocket launcher that does not count towards their assigned personnel before going on a combat mission..."

"No need to explain the performance, just tell me the price! We need 200 of these grenade launchers, and we also need 2000 rocket launchers..."

General Pasin Danasong could no longer listen.

He stood up abruptly, interrupting Xie Wei's introduction without any politeness.

With this combination of forces, the firepower of front-line combat units will become extremely intense!

Even if the monkey army invading the border has rich combat experience and accurate marksmanship, and can dodge the 7.5-meter radius of a sniper grenade, can it dodge a rocket-propelled grenade?
"what price?"

Colonel Murita Zaridak also spoke with a serious expression.

Seeing the two of them smitten, Xie Wei sighed silently: In the end, he still couldn't compare to the domineering top-ranked player.

If they were facing the same bandana-wearing top-ranking guy right now, they would probably stand up, throw a bunch of knives at Xie Wei, and arrogantly say: "Take your money and get out of my rocket launcher and sniper grenade launcher!"
"Armor-piercing rocket launcher rounds cost 1200 each, high-explosive fragmentation rounds cost 800 each; sniper grenades cost 4200 each..."

"what?"

When Xie Wei revealed the price, everyone was stunned.

(End of this chapter)