allonlinenovel Chapter 171: The Army and Air Force are fully equipped, and the B-2 strategic bomber is put into ser
Chapter 171: The Army and Air Force are fully equipped, and the B-2 strategic bomber is put into ser
The AK-47 assault rifle will be the only standard rifle for the main force of the Restoration Army, and semi-automatic rifles will no longer be in service.
The machine gun was changed from the MG42 general-purpose machine gun to the squad-used DPM light machine gun, commonly known as the big plate chicken.
The RP-46 is used as a continuous machine gun.
The SGM heavy machine gun will be used as a battalion-level heavy machine gun.
The DShK large-caliber heavy machine gun replaced the M2HB heavy machine gun.
In fact, Jiang Hua was not very satisfied with this weapon system.
Previously, the machine gun system was composed of the Czech light machine gun, MG42 general-purpose machine gun and M2HB heavy machine gun.
Now the combination of squad machine guns, company machine guns, and battalion-level heavy machine guns is really too complicated.
But he doesn't have any better choice at the moment.
However, he has already asked the Northern Firearms Research Institute under the Daqin Heavy Industry Group to start improving the MG42 general-purpose machine gun.
The main areas of improvement are caliber and ammunition.
The caliber of the MG42 general-purpose machine gun was changed to 7.62mm, and it can use 7.62x54mmR bullets.
That is, the same bullets as the DP light machine gun, RP-46 machine gun and SGM heavy machine gun.
Doing so can also simplify the machine gun system and reduce logistical pressure.
Daqin Heavy Industries Group was actually established not long ago and is still in the process of perfecting its organizational structure.
Daqin Heavy Industry Group mainly researches various ground combat weapons and is a military industry group.
However, the Northern Firearms Research Institute has been established for some time.
It has more than one hundred researchers including Red Alert engineers.
Previously, their main job was to thoroughly understand the three major series of firearms technology: German, American, and Soviet, mainly focusing on theoretical research.
At present, they have begun to invest in the improvement of the MG42 general-purpose machine gun.
Jiang Hua didn't know whether this project would be successful.
Therefore, the troops can only continue to use this machine gun system at present.
Although it is a bit complicated, it still has complete firepower.
Especially the AK-47 assault rifle. Although its recoil is a bit larger, it is more user-friendly than the STG-44 assault rifle.
As for towed artillery, it will definitely be a unified system with self-propelled artillery and will continue to adopt the American system.
That is a combination of 105+155 mm.
牵引火炮方面继续使用现如今的M2A1型105毫米榴弹炮以及M114型155毫米重型榴弹炮。
Both of these howitzers are very classic American howitzers and were used until the 1960s and 1970s after the war when they were replaced.
Both types of artillery have been proven in World War II and have participated in countless wars, large and small.
There is no need to eliminate them until more advanced artillery comes out.
Especially the 105mm howitzer. Although it is not as powerful as the Soviet 122mm regimental howitzer, it is light and can be used everywhere.
Therefore, it will continue to be used as regimental artillery.
Most of the self-propelled artillery series have been replaced.
M7型105毫米牧师自行火炮被55年服役的M52型105毫米自行榴弹炮取代。
The M41 155mm self-propelled artillery was replaced by the more advanced M44 155mm self-propelled artillery.
This self-propelled artillery also entered service in 53.
These two self-propelled howitzers were also combined into a more advanced self-propelled artillery system.
As for the M40 model, it continues to serve as the division's long-range suppression firepower.
As for the B-4 203mm heavy howitzer, it was retired and replaced by the American M115 203mm towed howitzer.
At the same time, there is also a self-propelled artillery version of the M43, which will also be added to the mechanized troops and become the backbone of their artillery.
Rocket launchers no longer use Katyusha, Andryusha and other series.
Because of the Red Alert's exclusive series of self-propelled rocket launchers, a system has now been formed.
From traction type, wheel type, crawler type, all are included.
Its performance is more advanced than that of self-propelled rocket launchers of various countries before 55 years ago, especially in terms of range.
As for infantry fighting vehicles, after upgrading, the second generation of wheeled and tracked infantry fighting vehicles have appeared.
Among them, there are 4-wheeled light off-road armored vehicles, as well as 6-wheeled and 8-wheeled ones.
Moreover, various weapon platforms are also modular.
There are 20mm twin-barreled machine guns, 30mm single-barreled machine guns, 35mm twin-barreled anti-aircraft guns, 105mm howitzers, etc.
The same is true for tracked infantry fighting vehicles.
No longer limited to 76mm low-pressure howitzers.
Instead, it can carry various weapon platforms, and its armor has been thickened and its maneuverability has been improved.
As for tanks, the tanks currently in service with the Restoration Army include the M24 Chaffee light tank, the Panzer IV H medium tank, the Leopard medium tank, the Tiger heavy tank, the IS-2 heavy tank, and the Pershing heavy tank.
With the development of technology, there are currently only two tank systems in front of him.
One is the American technology tree, and the other is the Soviet technology tree.
If you choose the American technology tree, it would be the M47/48 Patton.
If you choose the Soviet system, then it is undoubtedly the T-54/55 main battle tank.
If he were asked to make a choice, he would choose the famous T-54 series main battle tank without hesitation.
This tank was equipped in such large quantities and was tested in various wars, proving its excellence.
So there was no reason for Jiang Hua not to choose him as the main battle tank.
The M24 Chaffee light tank was replaced by the M41 Walker Bulldog and became the main tank of the motorized troops.
At the same time, the motorized forces will no longer be equipped with medium tanks, but only with a light tank battalion as armored forces.
Because the war proved that the previous motorized division system of the Restoration Army was too complicated and bloated.
Besides, the M41 light tank is sufficient in terms of armor, firepower and mobility.
There is no need to equip medium tanks anymore.
As for heavy tanks, the Tiger, IS series and Pershing will all be eliminated, and replaced by the double-barreled Red Alert exclusive heavy tank: the Apocalypse Tank!
It weighs more than 60 tons, has two 122mm smoothbore tank guns, and has a maximum forward speed of 35 kilometers per hour.
These three numbers show how brutal this Apocalypse heavy tank is.
Jiang Hua definitely trusts the exclusive base unit produced by Red Alert.
There will definitely not be shortcomings such as high failure rate and poor reliability.
So it will also become the only heavy tank of the Restoration Army.
In some specific battlefield environments, heavy tanks can still play a big role.
Therefore, Jiang Hua equipped each group army with an independent heavy tank battalion and each military region with an independent heavy tank brigade.
It is mainly used as a firefighter and can also be used in a concentrated manner at critical moments.
If the Apocalypse tanks were concentrated in the military region, the number would still be very considerable.
Then there are the helicopter units.
The Twin Blades, the Hind, and the Nighthawk constitute the three musketeers of the current Red Alert helicopter system.
The Twin Blade was upgraded directly from a light armed reconnaissance helicopter to a dedicated light armed helicopter.
It uses a series of new technologies such as turboshaft engines, reinforced armor, and fire control systems.
It is no longer the fragile little thing it used to be. The armor plate and bulletproof glass on its bottom can at least withstand the firepower of a 12.7mm large-caliber heavy machine gun.
The Hind is a newly emerged model and is also a general-purpose transport helicopter. Its performance is not much different from that of the UH-1 general-purpose helicopter.
The Nighthawk transport helicopter is also equipped with a turboshaft engine and is a twin-engine medium-sized multi-purpose transport helicopter.
With these three helicopters, Jiang Hua felt that the time had come to give the army wings.
The time is ripe to form an airborne assault division.
In addition to forming an airborne assault division, each army group will also be assigned an aviation brigade to perform various tasks.
This is Jiang Hua’s army equipment replacement plan.
Basically everything from head to toe was replaced, with only a few World War II weapons retained.
This time, not only the main force underwent equipment replacement, but the second-line garrison forces also underwent major adjustments.
As Jiang Hua prepared to mobilize troops, the second-line garrison troops actually had very few opportunities to go to the battlefield.
Their main task is to occupy territory while maintaining stability in the rear. At most, they will fight low-intensity battles such as public security battles and counter-guerrilla warfare.
Therefore, they will also be reorganized into the National Guard of the Restoration Army, which is a dual-purpose military and local force.
At the same time, the Willys Jeeps and various light and medium trucks retired from the front-line troops will be given to them to use to form a light motorized force.
This is also to enhance their mobility.
After all, with the emergence of the neutral building oil base, the Renaissance Army will no longer face fuel shortages.
Moreover, with the expansion of the Da Sui Group, road conditions have also been greatly improved.
So it is entirely feasible to equip them with retired vehicles.
Moreover, Jiang Hua also plans to continue expanding the size of the National Guard.
It has been preliminarily determined that the scale will be expanded to 30 divisions.
These National Guard units no longer retain the organization of divisions, battalions, companies and platoons.
Instead, it was organized into headquarters, detachments, battalions and squadrons.
Basically, every time the Restoration Army conquers a piece of territory, the National Guard will move in directly as a whole.
Frontline combat troops don't have to worry about damage to the rear.
This will also ensure that every province has a division-level, or corps-level, National Guard.
The commander-in-chief of the National Guard was Qiao Qingyuan, who performed outstandingly in the Battle of Yuguan.
He is also the highest-ranking general in the non-Red Alert system.
At present, the Renaissance Army consists of a three-tier armed system consisting of the army group of front-line combat troops, the garrison National Guard, and the reserve militia.
This is also the army's equipment replacement plan and changes.
With the establishment of the military region, the Air Force was also changed at the same time.
The Air Force will also be the one to undergo the most thorough replacement and changes.
First of all, the Air Force is still the highest-level unit in the Air Force, and above it is the Air Force Headquarters.
Each of the three major military regions has an air force.
Below the Air Force is the Air Force Base, followed by the Aviation Brigade, Group, Squadron and other organizations.
In addition to fighter jets, the Air Force will also have radar units, anti-aircraft artillery units, surface-to-air missile units, meteorological units, etc.
Independent of the Air Force system is the Strategic Air Force.
With the upgrade of the base, the Strategic Air Force has become worthy of its name.
Not only is it a strategic bomber capable of intercontinental flight, it can also be equipped with mushroom eggs.
The B-29 strategic bomber will also be directly retired and replaced by the more powerful B-52A strategic bomber.
This bomber remained one of the main strategic bombers of the United States until 24 years ago in the original time and space.
Its service time can even reach as long as a century, which shows the tenacious vitality of this bomber.
The Air Force's fighter jets, fighter-bombers, attack aircraft, transport aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft, early warning aircraft and other tactical aircraft will also be replaced.
The era of an all-jet air force has arrived.