Chapter 192 Paratrooper Equipment and Extended Oil Fields

In the busy work, the time came to November 18th.

Huang He had four major things to do when he returned to the border area, and now he had barely solved two of them.

The production and construction corps was responsible for the farming. After providing crop seeds and sufficient fertilizers, he could be a hands-off commander.

The Air Force was almost ready. Under the leadership of the six combat heroes, the selected comrades absorbed aviation theory like a sponge.

As long as Lao Ma sent back the graduates of the border aviation school, plus the 100 training aircraft provided by the next decision, the basic framework of the Air Force Division would be completed.

The construction progress of the laboratory was also good. Director Li was either at the airport or at the laboratory construction site during this period.

According to the current construction schedule, we can move in by the middle of next month.

The last thing is to develop the Yanchang Oilfield. The research option "Fuel Storage" was unlocked a week ago.

The first batch of senior technician-level oil producers will arrive in the border area at the end of this month. Oil storage devices and transportation pipelines have also begun production in civilian factories within the system.

However, based on the existing conditions, it is far from the level of developing oil fields.

Yanchang Petroleum has a long history, and the factory was built as early as 1905. Although the oil wells and refineries are fully equipped, they are all very traditional and old-fashioned equipment.

Most of them are products of the early 21st century, and there is no sense of industrialization and modernity at all.

Even with such simple conditions, many equipment were lost during the war.

Fortunately, the factory director and the director of the engineering department were quite capable, and a large number of equipment and instruments were recovered the year before last, otherwise the Yanchang Oilfield might not be able to resume production now.

The current total production capacity of the oilfield is 1.6 tons of crude oil per day. Considering that the oil wells have been used for many years, the Military Industry Bureau sent a comrade who graduated from the Department of Geology of Tsinghua University to explore, and I heard that the effect is not bad.

Now there are two research slots free, which can just deal with the problems of the oilfield. Try to drill a few more new wells before 1945 and replace the entire set of equipment.

"The prototype of industry: Oil is the blood of industry and an important industrial energy source. In order to make our industrial base not lag behind the world powers, it is time to develop oil fields.

Research time: 70 days

Effect: Two new doctors in petroleum engineering were added to the border area.

Obtain a set of drilling equipment, oil pumping equipment, pipe cleaning equipment, heating equipment, and obtain production drawings of corresponding equipment.

Tip: The above equipment is the most advanced style during World War II."

After reading the specific equipment introduction, Huang He was grinning from ear to ear.

Take the drilling equipment alone, which includes derrick, overhead crane, winch, traveling pulley, hook turntable, power faucet, eight-piece set of drilling rig, power machine, linkage machine, solid phase control equipment and well control equipment.

The power machines include diesel engines, electric motors and gas turbines, which directly solve all problems once and for all, which is in line with the system's habit of taking on a lot.

The oil pumping equipment is naturally a kowtow machine, a machine that pressurizes oil out of the well.

The system provides a beam pumping unit, which has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture and use, and the most important point is that it can operate in the oil field all day and night for a long time and is reliable to use.

Pipe cleaning equipment is actually a pipe cleaning device, which is used to deal with the condensed oil, wax and scale inside the transportation pipeline to reduce the oil transmission back pressure and reduce friction.

Since most of our crude oil is three high types, namely high freezing point, high wax content and high viscosity.

Therefore, a pipeline heating and transportation process is required to prevent the transportation of the transported oil products from being difficult due to temperature drop.

The heating furnace provided by the system is the same as that of the Baku Oilfield, which directly allows the Yanchang Oilfield to experience the future honeymoon treatment in advance.

Some time ago, the Oil Mine Preparatory Office of Guosu started to develop Yumen. Although an oil field was found near the Laojun Temple, it was delayed because there was no drilling rig.

Faced with this problem, Guangtou thought of the Yanchang Oilfield in the border area, so he contacted the comrades of the Eighth Office.

After negotiation, the bosses agreed to dismantle two drilling rigs to support Yumen, considering that the anti-Japanese war was a national event, and also helped the other party to equip a full set of equipment.

Now there is a new set of equipment, maybe the old one will not come until the new one is gone.

The problems of mining and transportation have been solved, and the next step is to refine oil.

"Fuel refining type 1: The progress of chemical cracking has made it more efficient to extract light fuel from crude oil.

Research time required: 70 days

Effect: Obtain a full set of equipment and design drawings for the most advanced refinery during World War II."

The refining equipment used by Yanchang Petroleum is very primitive now, and the workers buckle two large pots together.

When refining oil, the lower pot is heated, and the heat generated causes the oil to evaporate. Drill holes in the upper pot to collect the condensed oil flow.

As for whether it is kerosene or gasoline, it depends on the experienced workers to smell it. This local method not only endangers the health of the workers, but is also very inefficient.

After the equipment provided by the system, the production capacity of Yanchang Oilfield can be greatly improved.

If there is good news, it must be shared with the director. Huang He simply packed up the materials on hand and went straight to Comrade Lao Zeng's office.

After entering the door, what caught his eye was the hairline of the strong man and the pile of mechanical drawings on the table.

Hearing someone approaching, the director raised his head. He saw that Huang showed a trace of pity, so he jumped up from the stool exaggeratedly.

"What's wrong? What's wrong with you? Did you come up with something new?!"

"Can you be a decent person? Look at our Military Industry Bureau. No matter the comrades you introduced or myself, we are all working non-stop."

"If this continues, I will be bald. After the war, you have to introduce me to a wife!"

After hearing this, even the thick-skinned Huang He felt a little embarrassed. But after seeing the teasing in the director's eyes, he immediately understood that the other party was teasing him.

After all, almost all the comrades in the border area are determined. They are so happy that they can promote their own construction.

"Isn't there a comrade from National Tsinghua University over there in Yanchang? I thought it might be a bit slow for one person to explore, so I found two doctors to help."

"I also built a set of mining equipment and refining equipment, and we will quickly increase the annual output. We have planes now, and there will be more places that need oil next year, so let's prepare in advance."

"We can't compare with the Baku oil field, but we must at least reach half of their level."

Obviously, the goal set by Huang He scared the director. He took off his glasses with some trembling, frowned, and said helplessly:

"You are acting like a hands-off boss again, right? Every time you give me a set of equipment, then leave the design drawings and run away. If it's half the level of the Baku oil field, the output will be enough for the Japanese to use for two years."

"When the Japanese cross the Yellow River first, and then cross your Yellow River, let's see what you will do!"

At this point, the director took out a telegram from the drawer and handed it to Huang He. Then he waved his hand and said helplessly:

"This is a telegram from the New Second Regiment of the 386th Brigade. It should be your good fellow who wants to see you. Okay, let's go quickly. My head hurts now."

"I'm studying civil engineering! At most, I can make a radio! Can you give me some professional work!"

"Okay! That's what you said!"

"Ah?"

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After returning to his office, Huang He opened the telegram.

Seeing a son is like seeing a person. The first line of words is full of Li Yunlong's style. The deputy chief of staff didn't help him revise it at all.

"Old Huang:

I miss you so much after not seeing you for so many days, hehe!

I've been eating well and sleeping well recently, and everything has gone well in training. I wonder when you can send the airborne equipment to Shanxi Province?

Brother Li Yunlong"

For some reason, when Huang He saw the two words "hehe", he immediately drew the other party's mean expression in his mind.

There was no need for Li Yunlong to urge him about the equipment. Today, there happened to be three research slots vacant, and he had already allocated them to the paratroopers.

"Paratrooper Type 1: After introducing airborne troops into the army, we can force a breakthrough and deploy key point troops in areas that were previously inaccessible, which will bring new tactical opportunities.

Research time required: 70 days

Effect: Military factories within the system can produce special weapons for paratroopers:

Signal gun, map rangefinder, foldable engineer shovel, paratrooper pliers, paratrooper knife, water bottle, paratrooper boots, combat knee pads, paratrooper goggles, paratrooper helmet, ammunition vest, MAS-36CR39, parachute"

Paratroopers are born to be surrounded because they need to go directly behind enemy lines and launch surprise attacks on enemy strategic locations.

These dangerous actions put them in greater danger than other arms, and the system has prepared a lot of equipment to improve their survivability as much as possible.

The signal gun is a necessary equipment for every paratrooper soldier. It is also equipped with multiple types of signal flares, which can be used when completing instructions, contacting friendly forces, or calling for support.

An excellent paratrooper, in addition to the most basic combat, must also be proficient in geographical knowledge, and at this time, maps and map rangefinders are needed.

Needless to say, the importance of the engineer shovel is naturally not enough. The foldable function is added, which is more suitable for parachute operations.

For paratroopers who lack heavy weapons, digging trenches and building simple fortifications can often save their lives.

No matter which country the paratroopers are from, they will infiltrate the enemy's territory even if they are just doing it.

Reconnaissance, lurking or sabotage are the daily work of soldiers. Sometimes they need to cross the enemy's barbed wire defense or cut off the enemy's communication lines, telephone lines, etc.

At this time, the paratrooper pliers are the best choice. Its blade is very sharp and can cut off any barbed wire.

When not in use, just fold it up and put it in a specific storage bag, which is very convenient.

The paratrooper knife is mainly used to cut off the parachute to prevent the unlucky guy from being hung on the tree and unable to come down. For survival considerations, the system also added a small compass to the handle, which is quite similar to the PLA equipment of later generations.

Considering that paratroopers often fight in the field, the system also provides special lunch boxes and kettles.

The appearance of the kettle is oval-shaped and can hold 2 to 3 liters of water. The outer layer is made of cowhide with a suede surface, which can keep warm.

The main body is made of aluminum and can be fixed on the soldier's main belt with a belt.

The lunch box is also made of aluminum, with two compartments and a detachable empty box inside.

You can use it to eat noodles, drink soup, or cook food directly on the camping rack. There is also a special place for chopsticks and spoons in the lid.

The paratrooper boots are made of high-quality cowhide, and the soles are made of specially treated rubber material, which is quieter when walking, wear-resistant and non-slip.

Considering that it is winter now, the system has also designed a warm lining in the boots, which is very considerate.

Next is the knee pad. Since the legs of paratroopers usually land first during parachuting, the chance of leg injury is very high.

This knee pad is made of sponge and rubber, wrapped in textile cloth. It is soft to wear and has a certain elasticity, which can effectively protect the knees of comrades.

The last protective gear is goggles and helmets.

The former has elastic rings on both sides, which can fit the head size of each soldier.

The two lenses are made of glass and slightly bent inward. When shooting, the lenses will not affect the accuracy.

The helmet is a slight improvement on the 35-year Adrian helmet. It uses steel with high nickel and manganese content, the thickness is increased to 1.3 mm, and the weight reaches 1.2 kg.

The bulletproof performance of the helmet design is to withstand shrapnel flying at a speed of 300 meters per second.

In order to prevent being blown away by the strong airflow in the sky during parachuting. The new paratrooper helmet is equipped with a more complex and sturdy suspension system, so that the helmet can be firmly fixed on the comrades' heads.

When combatants are airborne, they often need more guns and ammunition.

Although the length and weight of the weapon will cause non-combat casualties among comrades. But it is better than carrying only a pistol and a small amount of bullets, and waiting for the weapon box after landing.

The man-gun separation tactic was absolutely undesirable during World War II, and a suitable carrying device was needed at this time.

The system provides an ammunition vest made of leather and canvas.

The front and back of the vest carry submachine gun magazines horizontally, 5 on the front chest, 7 on the back, and a grenade bag on the waist, which can store 7 grenades.

Although the ammunition carrying capacity is not bad, it is a pity that there is no bulletproof function.

Finally, the weapons carried by paratroopers, it is not difficult to guess that they are mainly our old friends MAS-36 and MAS-38.

The MAS-38 submachine gun was originally designed as a paratrooper weapon. The extremely light weight and short length are matched with good firepower, which is basically enough for the battlefield of the Republic of China where the intensity is not so high.

The MAS-36 has a special paratrooper model, code-named CR39.

In order to make it easier for soldiers to carry, the designer made a foldable aluminum hollow buttstock, which made the weight much lighter than the infantry version.

When not in combat, the buttstock can be folded by simply flipping the paddle on the gun body. The gun sling is also a lighter fabric, which barely reduces the weight by a few dozen grams.

Combined with the Brandt Mle 50mm mortar and light machine gun that have just been unlocked in the research slot, the airborne troops are not even weak in firepower.