Chapter 250 Congratulations to the Leader

In the past two days, the T-80 has been guarding the intersection, closely following the development of the situation. The bigwigs in Moscow have no idea that Moscow is completely under Andropov's control.

The KGB is no pushover. They were able to block such big news.

At the same time, in order to maintain combat effectiveness and also to allow the soldiers in charge of the inspection to feel comfortable for a while, the engine of the T-80 tank has been started all the time.

Only the heat from the engine can keep the tank warm. Otherwise, the people inside the tank will soon become frozen. In World War II, the Germans stopped their final offensive in the face of the severe cold in Moscow, and the situation of the entire World War II began to turn around.

At this time, the disadvantage of the T-80 tank was revealed. A prominent feature of the gas turbine is that it is extremely fuel-consuming!

The rest of the T-64 tanks, although they have two-stroke engines, can also keep the engine running at low power when on standby. A tank of fuel can last for more than ten hours, and they only need to refuel twice a day. However, the T-80 gas turbine has almost no difference in fuel consumption between low speed and high speed! Even if it is on standby, the fuel will be empty in five hours at most, and it needs to be refueled several times a day!

Now, these T-80s need to stop and refuel again. As the fuel trucks are refueled, the air is filled with the smell of kerosene.

Another feature of gas turbines is the advantage of multiple fuels, kerosene, gasoline, diesel, and even heavy oil in the most difficult times! Unfortunately, the theory is beautiful, but the reality is sad. If the T-72 wants to change the fuel, it only needs to flip the switch, while the T-80 tank needs to clean the oil line! Constantly put new fuel in and out, and after multiple cleanings, new fuel can be used. This operation greatly offsets the so-called advantage of multiple fuels.

In later times, when China and Russia were conducting joint military exercises, Russia's T-80s came over, but the fuel was not available. So China suggested adding the diesel provided by China first. As a result, the Russians refused to add the fuel. Adding diesel would take a long time, and then tinkering with it for a long time again when the kerosene arrived. The Russians didn't want to go through all that trouble.

If we have to say one advantage of this gas turbine, it is that it is easy to start. The severe cold in Moscow requires those T-64s to keep running at a low speed. If they are not started for five minutes, the engine will get cold and it will be difficult to start it next time. However, the gas turbine will start immediately no matter how cold the weather is!

As the commander of the 4th Tank Division, Tikhonov was not satisfied with the latest T-80. If possible, he still preferred the T-72.

"Well, Tikhonov, please write down our use of the T-80 and report it to the equipment department." Andrei said, "The grassroots officers and soldiers on the front line have the most say."

Of course Andrei knew that this gas turbine had various defects, but now Ustinov liked it, and Andrei could not deny it right away. He needed to lay the groundwork first and have the grassroots officers and soldiers give their opinions first.

"Yes." Tikhonov replied. He was full of admiration for Andrei. When he was in Hokkaido, the advice Andrei gave to the chief tank designer Kartsev conquered everyone present.

"Report, our superiors ordered us to end our security mission and return to our base." At this moment, the division chief of staff came over to report to the two of them.

Mission completed? It seems that the Kremlin is going very smoothly! Andrei was very satisfied that the 4th Tank Division was not allowed to enter the city. That was the best. After all, a bloodless and peaceful transfer of power is much better than seizing power in a bloody battle.

"Order the 4th Tank Division to return to base immediately." Andrei said to Tikhonov.

"General, where are you going?" Tikhonov was stunned when he saw that Andrei did not get on the armored vehicle, but got on a Moscow car next to it.

"I'm going back to the city, Tikhonov. After the troops return to the base, they must continue to be ready to go at any time." Andre said as the car started.

The alarm was lifted and there was no need to drive the armored vehicle into the city. Andre was anxious to know the result, so he rushed back to the city immediately.

"Turn on the radio." Andre said to the driver in front while sitting in the car.

As soon as he opened it, a voice that excited Andrei came from inside: "We must unite around the new generation of leaders with Comrade Andropov as the core, continue to hold high the great banner of our Soviets, and let our revolutionary cause continue to move forward. Long live the great Soviets, long live the great Comrade Andropov! Long live the great alliance!"

News from Moscow Radio! Comrade Andropov has become the leader of the Party and the country!

Andrei was instantly very excited. Five years earlier than in history, Andropov came to power! Under Andropov's leadership, the Soviet Union would surely regain its vitality!

Andropov was in good physical condition at this time and could devote himself to the great reform!

Suddenly, another idea popped into Andre's mind.

Historically, when Andropov was in power, he was plagued by illness. In the later years, he even had to rely on dialysis to maintain his life. Although various historical materials say that Andropov was in poor health, there are also unofficial historical records that Andropov was secretly harmed.

Just like now, Brezhnev died five years ago, so there must be something wrong, but Andrei deliberately didn't think about the specific reasons.

The safety of the great general secretary must be ensured! With this thought in mind, Andrei came to the Kremlin.

The original guards had been disbanded, and those guarding the Kremlin were all replaced by KGB personnel, Unit A. This unit, established in the name of domestic anti-terrorism, was Andropov's most trusted private guard.

After the guard made the call, Andrei was soon allowed to enter the Kremlin, Building No. 1, which was the General Secretary's Building used exclusively by the Soviets.

On the second floor, pushing open the door of a room, Andropov inside was talking to Ustinov.

"Report, Andrei, the chief of staff of the Moscow Military District, comes to congratulate the great Comrade Andropov on becoming our leader," said Andrei.

"Andrei, you have worked hard these days. The country will never forget your contribution." Ustinov said to Andrei.

The 4th Tank Division did nothing but breathe the cold wind outside for a few days. However, the 4th Tank Division is the most important because it is the most powerful force nearby! It is precisely because of the 4th Tank Division as a backing that Ustinov and Andropov can have sufficient confidence!