Not Just Bullets! He still needed to make steel!
What the Japanese were wearing on a large scale was the Type 90 steel helmet that was finalized and mass-produced in 2030.
Although this kind of steel helmet was only a thin layer of iron, it still had a certain protective effect.
At the very least, it was difficult for the Hanyang made by the flower family to penetrate this helmet.
However, Manager Hao thought about it and felt that it was a little unreasonable, so he asked,"That's not right, Little Su. If it was made in Hanyang, our guns would indeed have a hard time penetrating a 90-gauge helmet. But now that the Qilin had been created, why would he be afraid of not being able to break through the 90 steel helmet?”
Factory Manager Hao felt that this kind of test was not necessary, and he could not see anything. After all, they had changed their weapons. Why would the AKM be worried about not being able to penetrate the Japanese's steel helmet?
"Let's test it. If my estimation is correct, the copper-coated steel bullet should be able to penetrate the steel helmet.”
When Su Yan said this, Factory Manager Hao was a little confused. Was Su Yan that confident?
"Then let's try!"
Factory Manager Hao waved his hand." Go, bring me the steel helmet of the Japanese that we seized earlier!"”
A worker took out a 90 steel helmet from the workshop and placed it on a rock in the distance according to Su Yan's instructions.
Ten minutes later, the second copper-coated steel bullet was produced.
Manager Hao loaded the bullets and aimed again. With a bang, the 90 steel helmet was sent flying!
Everyone who saw this scene sucked in a breath of cold air. Although the distance of the shot was not considered far, the AKM was originally a close-combat firearm. The power was already quite terrifying!
Li Qiang rushed forward. After looking at the steel helmet on the ground, Li Qiang's expression also became a little interesting.
This shot…
It actually pierced through the front and back of the 90 steel helmet!
"Alright, alright! This time, our Eighth Route Army can be considered to have changed their guns!”
Li Qiang looked excited and could not help but sigh.
The Eighth Route Army's equipment was backward, and Baldy's troops often looked down on Rabbit. Even Yan Laoxi's Jinsui Army was laughing at Rabbit behind his back.
Now that the AKM production was successful, it could be mass-produced immediately. Coupled with the problem of bullets, the Eighth Route Army's equipment would usher in a qualitative change!
Everyone was celebrating, but Su Yan wasn't feeling relaxed.
Rabbit's military industry had a long way to go. Today was just the beginning.
Su Yan thought about the current situation. The current gardeners didn't even have the most basic industry.
Even for him, he could only slowly develop step by step.
The AKM was successfully produced, but the body of the AKM required steel casting. Other than the stock being made of wood, the entire gun was made of steel.
The steel used for AKM was not that demanding. It was one of the most basic types of firearms.
This was also the reason why AK was produced in large quantities. Once the manufacturing process of AK was mastered, many small countries could replicate it.
However, even for this level of steel, Rabbit could only rely on imported steel. If Mao Xiong tore up the cooperation agreement one day, or if there was a problem with the transportation line, the entire production line would have to stop production!
In the end, he was still controlled by others!
"If we can produce our own steel, we can save a lot of steel.”
Su Yan thought for a moment. It was still unknown how his relationship with Furious Bear would develop in the future. After all, in the original true history, Rabbit and Furious Bear still broke up in the end!
He had to make preparations in advance to prevent any possible changes in the future.
Moreover, if the steel needed to produce AKM could be produced by himself, the steel that Mao Xiong had provided could be used in other more important places!
After all, the quality of the steel that Mao Xiong had provided this time was actually not low!
If it could be used in Yan 'an's infrastructure and the development of new guns, it might have a greater effect!
Everyone was celebrating and no one noticed that Su Yan had already left with Lin Jianjia.
The two of them left the Munitions Factory and headed towards the logistics department.
Su Yan was naturally going to visit Shen Hong.
After the AKM incident, the entire logistics department and even the entire Yan 'an knew Su Yan. Now that Su Yan came to look for Shen Hong, the logistics department naturally did not stop him.
"Little Su, I heard that the copper-coated steel bullet experiment was successful?”
Shen Hong was well-informed and asked the moment they met.
"It's a success. The production capacity for the past two days hasn't increased. After a few days, everyone will be familiar with it.”
Su Yan said with a smile.
In the short term, the copper-coated steel bullets would increase the combat power of the Eighth Route Army even more than the AKM. The mass production of the AKM still needed time, and once the bullets were produced, they could be sent to the front line in large quantities.
"You always give me surprises.”Shen Hong was in a good mood when he heard that. The problem of the soldiers lacking bullets could finally be alleviated!
"Why didn't you celebrate with everyone in the factory? Why did you come to look for me?”Shen Hong said with a smile.
Logically speaking, Su Yan should be celebrating at the Munitions Factory.
"Minister Shen, I think it's not enough for us to just produce bullets. I think we still have to make steel!”Su Yan sighed." We can't keep letting others hold us back. Besides, the quality of this batch of steel is not bad. It can be of greater use."”
" You're right. In fact, our Yan 'an Iron Plant has been refining, but the output and quality..." Shen Hong wanted to say something but stopped. He had been focusing on Yan' an's industrial production. Steelmaking was an extremely important aspect.
He agreed with Su Yan's words.
There were no eternal friends, only eternal benefits! The rabbit couldn't always rely on the furry bear to move forward.
However, Yan 'an's current industrial level was really worrying.
The Yan 'an Ironworks' steel-making method was a traditional method that had been passed down for countless years!
Not only was the production low, but there were also more impurities in the steel!
At this time, only Shanghai, Taiyuan, Anshan Iron and Steel, Chongqing, Tianjin, and Pingzhi had steel plants in China. Yan 'an did not have any at all.
"Minister Shen, I do have a way to improve the technology of indigenous steel-making. It can increase the output to a certain extent and reduce the impurities. However, it can only be produced on a small scale." Su Yan thought for a moment. He really did have a plan in mind.
Actually, small-scale mass production was fine as long as it was enough!
Shaanxi was rich in resources. It had both iron ore and coal needed for steel-making.
" It's a pity that I'm still missing something…" Su Yan thought for a moment, but he wasn't in a hurry.
After all, a steel mill was not something that Yan 'an could afford at the moment!
In the end, he still had to take advantage of his big brother!
"You have a way?" Shen Hong's eyes immediately lit up when he heard that. This kid was simply an all-rounder! He had picked up a treasure this time!
Su Yan nodded." I do have an idea, but it's not the right time yet. Yan 'an is under a lot of pressure to make steel at this stage."”
Shen Hong agreed." That's right. The most important thing now is to improve the lives of the villagers. The main focus should be on agricultural production first. However, it's good that you have an idea. I estimate that in less than two years, your method will be needed!"”
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