Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

Chapter 915

Perhaps Xu Miao and Yang Chao were too excited and spread the news of the successful manufacture of the mortar very early.

So when Wei Wu arrived at the Institute of Science and Technology, the test site was already surrounded by craftsmen who were watching the fun.

Seeing Wei Wu coming, the craftsmen consciously made a path for him to enter the testing ground.

After passing through the crowd, Wei Wu saw at a glance the pure metal mortar placed in the middle of the venue.

It must be because it has been carefully polished. The unique silver-gray luster of the metal makes the gun body look tough and cold.

"The exterior looks pretty good, and I haven't found any major issues or issues with the components. It's very good!"

After walking around the mortar, Wei Wu gave a very pertinent evaluation of the mortar.

However, after observation, he asked a very critical question.

"You haven't tested this gun before. So, how are you going to conduct this first test?"

Wei Wu's concern about this issue is not groundless. What is the most worrying danger when testing artillery? It must be barrel explosion.

Once the artillery explodes, there is basically no chance of survival given the distance between the gunner and the artillery.

But mortars are completely different from previous artillery. Previous artillery only needed to leave the fuse slightly longer.

After the tester ignites the fuse, there is plenty of time to evacuate to a safe distance.

But the mortar does not rely on a fuse, but instead uses the weight of the shell itself and the firing pin at the bottom of the barrel to fire.

How long is a gun barrel? From the time the loader lets go until the shell hits the bottom, it probably only takes one second at most.

This amount of time was not enough for the testers to evacuate to a safe distance, and this was the first test.

If there is any mistake, the result will be either the barrel exploding or the shell failing to be fired and falling on the position.

Wei Wu didn't want to see them use human lives for this test, so he asked this question.

Fortunately, Yang Chao had already considered the issue that Wei Wu was concerned about, so he immediately answered:

"Don't worry, Vice President. Since this is the first test, we don't plan to use humans to load the ammunition."

"Oh? Then what are you going to do?"

Hearing Wei Wu's question, Yang Chao waved his hand and the craftsmen in the distance immediately began to make preparations.

Only then did Yang Chao look at Wei Wu and explain:

"To avoid danger, I asked Song Zhong to help me design an automatic filling device for testing."

While Yang Chao was speaking, several craftsmen carried a rather simple device and placed it in front of the mortar.

Then Yang Chao brought Wei Wu to the front of the device and pointed at the long groove on the top and said:

"Look, Vice President, I'm going to place the shell here, with the tail of the shell pointing directly at the muzzle."

"After the personnel leave, all you need to do is pull the rope, the gear inside will turn, and one side of the groove will rise."

As he spoke, Yang Chao demonstrated it himself. Indeed, as he pulled, the right side of the groove slowly rose.

Then Yang Chao placed his arm in the groove and demonstrated the process vividly.

"Because the tail of the shell is at the mouth of the barrel, as long as the groove rises, the shell will slide into the barrel by itself."

Indeed, as the groove gradually rose, Yang Chao's arm also just matched the angle of the shell entering the tube.

However, whether it can be done or not, I am afraid we still need to try it to know. Fortunately, this method does not cause any risk to personnel.

"Okay, let's start testing the guns!"

After watching Yang Chao's demonstration, Wei Wu waved his hand and gave orders without saying a word.

Yang Chao immediately began to give orders excitedly, while Wei Wu brought other craftsmen to the back of the bunker.