Chapter 486: The Brand New Conqueror
After the relevant parts were transported from Val Anvil to Qingyan Port, the assembly work of the tank began in earnest.
The main gun was replaced with a twin 15mm caliber artillery. According to combat reports on the front line, even the war hydra, which is known for its tenacious vitality, cannot withstand multiple salvoes with this caliber of artillery.
The secondary cannon was replaced with a large-caliber shotgun at the strong suggestion of the envoy, because the flamethrower Imrik had previously proposed used a fuel mixed with a mineral unique to Lustria, plus a magical inscription on the barrel. Will wear out with use.
In order to save this meager amount of money for His Majesty Magnus, he wanted some cheap and practical weapons as much as possible.
The monkey version of the dragon blade was placed on the front of the car. Compared with the ship-borne version on the dragon ship, its size and power were completely different. Except for similar runes, it would never have the ability to penetrate the Black Ark.
But the power should not be underestimated. Just relying on the inertia of the swing, it can pierce a five-centimeter steel plate.
The assembled Conqueror is one-third larger than before. If the steam power system of the medieval Leonardo da Vinci was not really difficult to crack and had to be miniaturized, this tank might have been called the Caledo Conqueror.
Except for the steam power system and the armored version of the gryphon logo on the side, everything has been replaced with new ones.
The commander in charge of the test entered the cabin with anxiety, as did the driver, gunner, calibrator, and engineer.
Although driving a tank is an extremely glorious thing, it comes with extremely high risks. The narrow cabin will always allow the recoil of the artillery to be transmitted to the body without any hindrance. People with weaker physiques may be killed on the spot. .
The engineer responsible for filling the steam system with fuel not only has to bear the recoil force, but if the commander believes that the battle situation is urgent and the pressure needs to be increased, the boiler may explode and be shattered into pieces.
If you are lucky and have a Sigma Blesser, even if you don't experience such an unforgettable engineering mistake, you may be transformed into a scented familiar mass in a small space by the high-temperature steam that escapes.
The commander came to the predetermined position, and after the engineer filled it with coal, he pulled the valve.
After waiting for a while, he found that the expected harsh roar did not appear, which made him frown. Many times, the commander needs to rely on experience to judge the condition of the tank, so as to increase or decrease the pressure to adapt to the battlefield situation.
The technician in charge of the command reminded from the outside, "The pressure gauge on your left!" The
somewhat forgetful commander looked to the left and found a clock-like device. The intervals of one and two were green, three was yellow, and four Five starts to turn deep red.
After the valve is pulled down, the pointer has reached the position of one and climbs towards two.
"It's very simple, but also very effective." The commander mentally praised this design. No matter how experienced the operator is, sometimes he will make mistakes in judgment. The complex environment of the battlefield determines that the judgment of pressure is often inaccurate. This is also The reason why tanks are loved and hated by people is because their extremely strong abilities bring high risks.
The solid iron wheel began to roll, and the exhaust pipe shaped like a griffin's head also spewed out high-temperature steam.
"The gun aiming is normal."
"The steam system is normal."
"The filling system is normal."
"The driving system is normal."
After various operational tests, the Conqueror tank finally ignited successfully.
Bronte, the engineering master of Qingyan Port, nodded upon seeing this. He had been sold to Imric by Magnus and brought his family to this new world.
As a multi-faceted technician in Kalle, he has already completed the analysis of this engineering tank. If necessary, he can also present one as a gift to the Dragon Prince.
Bronte picked up the horn and began to order the crew to perform the next test,
"Raise the pressure valve to the fourth gear to test the shooting ability during rapid movement." The commander saw that the indicated target was a piece of land 800 meters away. Discarding the steel plate, he pinched the symbol of a double-tailed comet in his hand and prayed to Sigma for the success of this test.
The indicators given by the elf are too outrageous. It can still accurately hit a target 500 meters away at a speed of 30 miles per hour, and it has the ability to fire twice within ten seconds and hit head-on.
The pressure in the steam tank began to rise, but to the commander's surprise, it was not as sweltering as before, but instead seemed a little cooler?
Engineers who deliver fuel to the steam system feel this change best. They are all ready to welcome the leakage of high-temperature steam in the pipeline, but in the end there is no leakage at all.
The commander, who was confused, chose to use actual operations to test whether the tank was as the elf said. He pulled down the hood, entered the cabin, and started directing the driver to move towards the target through the aiming hole.
"By the grace of Sigma, the things created by these elves will not kill us. Now, the Conqueror moves forward!"
The tank with a speed of up to 48 kilometers per hour rolled forward with the roar of increasing pressure. This speed can already Compared with some low-quality war horses, the calibrator who is accustomed to the slow speed of the tank is somewhat unable to grasp the distance.
"Damn, Theodore, what are you hesitating about? We are about to reach the shooting range!"
After being reprimanded by the commander, the calibrator gritted his teeth and chose not to calculate the influence of various factors when moving and shooting, and loudly signaled to the gunner to light the fuse.
The two intertwined bundles of fuses quickly began to burn. The experienced crew members immediately curled up to prepare for the recoil when shooting. Only the driver with a strong physique was still gritting his teeth and persisting.
The violent roar of the artillery fire was heard, but except for some white smoke appearing in the cabin and the car body shaking slightly for a moment, nothing happened.
This phenomenon made the commander's eyes widen. Unexpectedly, the Elf's target was actually achieved, and there was no need to consider recoil when moving at high speed.
He quickly turned his attention to the target. Two large holes had appeared in the abandoned steel plate, and the rocks behind it were blown to pieces.
"Continue to load the shells and shoot again from a range of 250 meters."
The commander did not pray to Sigma again this time. Instead, he concentrated on staring at the target. A tank that can shoot at high speed, even if it lacks The impact ability can still be a weapon on the battlefield, and mobility is the biggest guarantee.
The calibrator skillfully loaded the shell and looked at the target with the commander when the fuse was lit.
Unexpectedly, the twin artillery did not blast a big hole, and the target still had the original two holes. However, the bodies of the commander and the calibrator began to tremble slightly, appearing extremely excited.
It actually still maintains this kind of accuracy even when moving at high speed, and the elf magic is so terrifying.
The distant horn sounded again, "Press the red button next to the commander's seat." The commander
chose to obey this instruction and ordered the driver to rush directly to the target and stop shooting. When he was a hundred meters away, Gritting his teeth, he pressed the red button with the flame symbol.
The speed of the tank was somewhat out of control at this moment. People in the cabin could feel a pushing force and quickly reached out to pull the fixed bolt beside them.
In a burst of prayer and fear, a target eight meters high enveloped the tank. The shadow made it difficult for the driver to discern the direction and he could only hold the steering wheel tightly.
A red halo appeared at the tail of the tank, just like a stream of light hitting a target made of steel plates and rocks. The dragon blade effortlessly cut through the solid shell. With the weight and speed of the tank, it penetrated the target hard. Only a blast of steel was heard. The sound of tearing and rock falling.
The imperial envoy in charge of this matter unconsciously opened his mouth and his eyes looked extremely dull,
"Is this a tank?"
(End of this chapter)