62: Prince Khalid is shocked!

"That's right, Prince Khalid."

"Why not visit the Changhe Weapons Manufacturing Branch Factory to witness the testing of new equipment before you leave?"

Marshal Xu Yong'an also said to him.

Although he did not know Chief Designer Peng Lin's true intention in inviting the Shatt Royal Family members to watch the new equipment test.

But since Peng Lin had already spoken, he would first help Peng Lin keep him there.

"This..."

"Since Minister Xu and Chief Designer Peng have extended an invitation, we are honored to witness the testing of Dragon Country's new equipment again."

Prince Khalid said.

Although his true intention was to place an order and establish good relations with Dragon Country before leaving.

But faced with such a warm invitation, he could only stay.

"I believe the new equipment test will not disappoint His Royal Highness."

Seeing him agree to stay and watch, Peng Lin said with a smile.

The Shatt Royal Family hadn't even tried out the Zhi-8 or the Mengshi Protected Assault Vehicle before placing a $500 million order.

Peng Lin had never seen such a generous customer, and for a moment, he felt a bit embarrassed.

Therefore, he naturally had to show him the equipment they urgently needed.

For Shat Country, besides Israel, the biggest threat was Saddam of Iraq, who dreamed of unifying the Arab world.

As soon as Saddam developed a sufficiently powerful army, they would not let go of Shat Country, a juicy piece of meat at their doorstep.

Although the Shatt Royal Family invested hundreds of billions of dollars in military spending every year, their country's population was simply too small.

Coupled with the country's free healthcare and education, most of the population was engaged in high-paying oil-related jobs.

They couldn't possibly send a group of princes and wealthy individuals to the battlefield with explosives strapped to them and rifles in hand, could they?

This also led to the Saudi Arabian army's combat effectiveness remaining very weak.

What their country had always wanted were deterrent weapons similar to nuclear bombs or missiles.

They could directly threaten the capitals of Iraq and Israel.

This way, the two countries would not dare to act rashly against them.

The Saudi Arabian border is approximately 300 kilometers from the capital of Iraq, and about 240 kilometers from the capital of Israel.

Regarding the strategic deterrence issues of these two countries, Peng Lin could just solve them all at once... Half an hour later.

Peng Lin, Marshal Xu, and the Shatt Royal Family delegation arrived at the Changhe Weapons Manufacturing Branch Factory's testing ground.

This was originally the comprehensive terrain testing ground of the automobile manufacturing branch factory.

But now, dozens of concrete-poured launch pads had been added here.

Several continuous mountain peaks in the distance had been designated as military restricted areas, and the circular target area and steel targets were built on the mountaintops.

At this moment, three different models of 155mm Howitzer vehicles and Weishi 400mm Modular Rocket Launcher vehicles were parked here.

Waiting to begin testing at any time.

"Chief Designer Peng, everything is ready!"

"Should we start with the vehicle's off-road capability test?"

Wu Yuan, Chief Engineer of the Weapons Manufacturing Branch Factory, reported to Peng Lin.

The 155mm Howitzer launch system weighs several tons, and the Weishi 400mm Modular Rocket Launcher is even heavier.

These two weapon systems have very high requirements for vehicle mobility and off-road performance.

Without powerful horsepower, it would be difficult to undertake the transportation of these two weapons.

"Today, we will not test the vehicles, only the 155mm Howitzer and the Weishi Rocket Launcher!"

Peng Lin said.

"Yes!"

Wu Yuan nodded, then immediately went to make arrangements.

Under his command, special shells were loaded into the 155mm Howitzer's automatic loading system.

"This is a new type of 155mm Howitzer independently developed by our Changhe Weapons Manufacturing Branch Factory."

"When using ordinary shells, its maximum range can reach about 40 kilometers."

Peng Lin introduced to Prince Khalid and the Shatt Royal Family members.

"A howitzer can reach a range of 40 kilometers?"

Prince Khalid was slightly surprised to hear this, but he did not show much more expression.

Then, accompanied by a tremendous "boom," a heavy shell was fired into the sky.

After about a few breaths, an enormous mushroom cloud rose in the circular target area on the distant mountaintop.

"This is a fuel-air explosive specially developed for the 155mm Howitzer!"

Peng Lin explained.

Behind Prince Khalid, several members of the Shatt Royal Family delegation nodded silently.

They had long heard of the power of Dragon Country's fuel-air explosives on the Viet Cong battlefield, and they hadn't expected that even ordinary artillery could now use fuel-air explosive shells.

The Soviet Union, with the most advanced artillery technology, had a maximum range of only 30 kilometers.

As for the USA' artillery, it only had a range of about 20 kilometers.

And Dragon Country's artillery, with a maximum range of 40 kilometers, combined with fuel-air explosives, its firepower coverage is simply unimaginable.

The Shatt Royal Family members were all somewhat shocked by the development of Dragon Country's weaponry.

If this 155mm Howitzer were equipped to the army, and Dragon Country were to fight another self-defense counterattack against the Viet Cong.

Then, in Dragon Country's first wave of thousands of artillery shells, most of the Viet Cong's positions would probably be completely annihilated!

Just as everyone was surprised by this howitzer, another shell was fired towards the distant mountain target area.

"This is a Terminally Guided Projectile!"

"It is the latest type of shell developed by Changhe Weapons Manufacturing Branch Factory."

"This shell can automatically disperse into several sub-munitions from the mother shell in the air, then automatically search for armored vehicles using special sensors, and attack them from the top!"

"It can penetrate approximately 70 millimeters of armor!"

Peng Lin introduced.

At the same time, the 155mm Howitzer roared, and the Terminally Guided Projectile whistled into the sky, suddenly splitting apart in mid-air.

Nearly ten sub-munitions swooped down from the sky, sensors locked onto the armored target vehicle in the target area, the warheads instantly detonated, and metal jets instantly penetrated the tank armor from the top.

This time, Prince Khalid finally showed a look of horror.

He had never heard of this new type of "Terminally Guided Projectile."

This was the first time he had heard of a shell that could automatically search for armored tanks after being fired and then attack them from the top!

Such a function is equivalent to numerous small missiles attacking enemy armored vehicles from above at any time, isn't it?

Although the 70mm penetration thickness is not too strong, this is a top-down attack!

Even for heavy tanks, their top or turret is the weakest part.

Such power would definitely be enough to destroy or completely cripple a heavy main battle tank, rendering it incapable of combat!

If facing an enemy's armoredCluster and Steel Torrent main force, Dragon Country firing 155mm "Terminally Guided Projectiles," the scene would be simply unimaginable!

It is estimated that the so-called Steel Torrent could turn into scrap metal in an instant!

Even though he had no great interest in artillery, Prince Khalid at this moment had the idea of large-scale procurement of Dragon Country's 155mm Howitzers.

Whether it's fuel-air explosives or Terminally Guided Projectile cluster attacks, the 155mm Howitzer's cluster firepower coverage capability is unimaginable!

Although large-scale firepower coverage costs money, is money an issue for the Shatt Royal Family?

And just as Prince Khalid was about to ask Peng Lin about the specific parameters of the 155mm Howitzer.

Peng Lin spoke again.

"The next shot will be another special shell developed by our Changhe Weapons Manufacturing Branch Factory, called the Rocket Glide Extended Range Projectile!"

"Its range can reach 80 kilometers!"

Peng Lin said.

And this time, upon hearing about a shell with an 80-kilometer range, Prince Khalid was completely stunned!

What if an 80-kilometer range shell were combined with fuel-air explosives or Terminally Guided Projectiles?

He could hardly imagine!