Rise of the Argentine Empire

Marriage? Better forget about it. There's no way I, Jose, would ever get married in this lifetime, not even if I jumped off the Andes Mountains.

However, if I really want to run for city councilor or even mayor, marriage is essential, even if it's just for show.

Moreover, if I want to help Argentina's population double in the future, besides importing immigrants, the growth rate of the native population is indispensable.

And to take a step back, to form national cohesion in Argentina, a considerable native population is very necessary.

Argentina is different from the United States. The United States can siphon off global elites, but Argentina is lucky if it can attract some foreign immigrants without them leaving, especially with the current poor economy.

Maybe even have ten or eight kids to promote and set an example? But having kids is actually very troublesome, and as for marriage partners, Elena is the most suitable at the moment.

Jose's mind was filled with all sorts of random thoughts.

But soon he was distracted by other matters. People from Rheinmetall came to find him.

Rheinmetall's overall progress last year was actually quite significant. Apart from not getting the Ministry of Defense order for the MG-52 assault rifle, there was a constant stream of good news. In December of last year, they first developed the 107 rocket launcher, and in November, they came up with a new type of mortar.

Moreover, the several decommissioned American tractor-tank production lines that Jose secretly bought are about to arrive in Rio de Janeiro.

The models of the Sherman tank produced during World War II were extremely complex, distributed among 700 companies in 130 cities across 20 states, which manufactured tanks and related equipment for the U.S. Army.

This gave Jose room to maneuver. Even the obsolete tank models and converted models were very suitable for Rheinmetall to research and produce, after all, the most advanced tank models were impossible to obtain.

Moreover, the development of tanks can be said to have reached more than halfway. Continuing to develop them further would be nothing more than that.

Jose's approach at the time was to set up a bunch of shell companies and then, in a piecemeal fashion, continuously transport out the tank production lines that could be bought, after all, they were too cheap, and he had the money.

He set up several tractor shell factories, acquiring abandoned tank production lines under the guise of producing tracked tractors, and then declaring bankruptcy in a few years.

Anyway, there were too many of these tank production lines.

The United States truly possessed the rudiments of a tank industry only in early 1942, and the first tank factory was built in July 1941.

The M4 medium tank was a medium tank developed and manufactured by the United States during World War II. The British came up with the name, derived from William Tecumseh Sherman, a famous general of the Union Army in the American Civil War.

The Sherman tank was one of the most produced tanks in World War II, with a production volume of up to 49,234 vehicles.

But in peacetime, where besides the Soviets would any country need so many tanks? He still remembered that the Soviet army had more than 50,000 tanks in service at its peak, not including the reserve tanks and tanks under construction at the Uralvagonzavod factory.

The Soviet army's armored cluster "Steel Flood" strategy was the strongest in the world, which was why so many tanks were needed.

A total of 4,070 M24 light tanks were produced, which were products of the 1940s. They were traditional turreted tanks, and their firepower and armor protection were decent, and their mobility was also okay, but of course, they were almost outdated now. However, for Rheinmetall, whose technological foundation was relatively weak, they were very suitable.

The Americans sold World War II materials, and selling tanks was basically about half the cost. Conversion was actually very cost-ineffective, and some were simply scrapped. In '52, the United States still had two to three thousand tanks in stock, and that was after the Korean War had consumed a lot.

Jose actually preferred the latest American version of the M41 light tank, but it was impossible to get the production technology. He only got the 1940s tank technology that he could get, after all, it was outdated and the confidentiality was not good.

This was a major boon for Rheinmetall, which could only produce light industrial equipment. As it stands, light weapons equipment is still not getting too many orders, but if they can develop some cost-effective weapons, they can do well. One must eat one bite at a time.

The Argentine military doesn't really need any medium or heavy tanks. Apart from fighting the British, there are no so-called opponents at all. For Brazilians to fight Argentina, that was possible 100 years ago.

What can be gained from fighting in South America? Resources, which are almost all surplus. Population, modern countries can no longer plunder the population. Territory, can it be held?

Actually, only an excellent light tank is needed, at most a medium tank, because war is simply impossible to happen in Argentina. Purchasing foreign-produced tanks is actually not very good, and it is not conducive to the development of its own defense industry.

The Argentine army currently uses British-made Firefly Sherman tanks and M3 half-track vehicles, as well as American versions of the Sherman tank. After the end of World War II, it abandoned the use of the Nahuel tank, of which only 12 were built.

The DL-43 Nahuel tank was the Argentine version of the Sherman tank, and it also adopted some of the technology of the American M3 Lee-Grant medium tank, which is similar to the Canadian Ram tank.

In the 1960s, Argentina used the chassis of the German Marder infantry fighting vehicle to manufacture the TAM medium tank.

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Rheinmetall,

Rheinmetall-Freytag Factory, headquarters office.

In the half a year or so that Jose had been away, the research and development team had developed very quickly. The employees of several design bureaus had almost tripled, increasing to more than 200 people, and the research and development work was progressing faster. The new employees were mainly Argentinians.

Jose and Horst were chatting idly.

"Boss, this is the development report of Rheinmetall for the past half year or so, please take a look."

Jose picked up the complete report and browsed it carefully. Rheinmetall's sales in the second half of last year reached 17 million US dollars.

"Storm Rifle Design Bureau", responsible for the MG-52 assault rifle,

"Rheinmetall Artillery Design Bureau", managing the Rheinmetall Artillery Factory, responsible for the research and mass production of the 107 rocket launcher,

"Rheinmetall Pistol Design Bureau", under the management of the Freytag Factory, engaged in new pistol research and development work.

"Boss, this is the MG-52 assault rifle that we developed according to your development ideas."

Horst handed Jose a new rifle with a silver-gray appearance, which made his eyes light up, it was really handsome.

Jose took it, it was not very heavy, pulled the bolt, took a simple look, stamped steel and wood and plastic, the parts, lightweighting was done well.

Lighter and better than the original German version, pulled the bolt, smooth.

"Boss, take a look at this bullet, and this new rifle."

Horst took out another more streamlined, better-looking rifle from the wooden box as if by magic, much more refined.

"Oh, my God, this is a 5mm bullet? You really developed it?"

Jose recognized the caliber of the bullet at a glance, then touched the bullet, a cold feeling, without any burrs,

Looking at the bottom of the bullet, it seemed to be a 5.56mm bullet, this familiar, perfect feel.

Serving dishes according to the guests, the research and development of bullets is not just as simple as changing the caliber,

In fact, the process of early rifle bullets is not complicated, but if you want to produce standard equipment bullets with good quality, stable performance, which can serve in the army and achieve good results, it is very complicated,

Currently, there are less than 15 countries that can produce standard bullets. Apart from the United States and Canada, Japan has production capacity but is prohibited. The others are the Soviet Union and a group of European countries. Argentina can barely be considered a country that can mass-produce them. Even Brazil and Mexico cannot currently make qualified standard bullets, mainly relying on imports.

Argentina can produce rifle bullets, mainly some large-caliber old-fashioned rifle and pistol bullets.

"To be precise, it is 5.56 mm. It was developed according to your idea, boss, and it cost more than half of the funds. Currently, the production line for bullets does not have much output, and it needs to be transformed and upgraded, and it needs a lot of money,"

"Go, let's try the power. It seems that the Storm Rifle Design Bureau has made a great contribution. Don't worry about the money. Let's try the power first."

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"In the future, the next goal of our rifle design bureau is to develop a modular structural design concept."

Of course, Jose would not be satisfied with the MG-52, an excellent rifle. After all, it was developed by the Germans. Ten years have passed, and perhaps Rheinmetall can develop a better rifle, which is the modular design concept of later generations.

The research and development time will definitely far exceed the current model. After all, the original MG52 was only improved and optimized. The general idea was still the old one, just rehashing old ideas.

For Saint Hesser, he needs a more advanced rifle, even more advanced than the AK-47, to cope with the large demand for arms in future local wars and wars of independence.

World-famous guns such as the HK 416 and SCAR were developed using modular thinking.

In fact, modularization is a very broad concept. In the end, modular firearms are like building blocks, piecing together various different rifles through the method of "building blocks". At the same time, the commonality rate of firearm parts under modularization is extremely high.

For example, the gun family, which is commonly used in various countries around the world, such as the famous AK family, is actually a low-profile version of modularization. Most of the parts of the gun family members can be used in common, and it is very convenient to replace related kits to make it fire different bullets, so as to achieve different tactical purposes. At the same time, the high parts commonality greatly reduces the burden of logistics support and production costs.

Therefore, modular rifles are becoming more and more popular in the future.

"Our future design idea is very simple, that is, to engage in modular production technology."

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The following is a discarded draft. I wish you all a happy National Day. There are still 2000-2500 words below.

"In the future, the next goal of our Rifle Design Bureau is to develop a modular structural design concept."

Saint Hesser will certainly not be satisfied with the excellent MG-52 rifle. After all, it was made by the Germans. Ten years have passed. Maybe Rheinmetall can produce a better rifle, which is the modular design concept of later generations.

The research and development time will definitely far exceed the current model. After all, the original MG52 was only improved and optimized. The general idea was still the old one, just rehashing old ideas.

For Saint Hesser, he needs a more advanced rifle, even more advanced than the AK-47, to cope with the large demand for arms in future local wars and wars of independence.

World-famous guns such as the HK 416 and SCAR were developed using modular thinking.

In fact, modularization is a very broad concept. In the end, modular firearms are like building blocks, piecing together various different rifles through the method of "building blocks". At the same time, the commonality rate of firearm parts under modularization is extremely high.

For example, the gun family, which is commonly used in various countries around the world, such as the famous AK family, is actually a low-profile version of modularization. Most of the parts of the gun family members can be used in common, and it is very convenient to replace related kits to make it fire different bullets, so as to achieve different tactical purposes. At the same time, the high parts commonality greatly reduces the burden of logistics support and production costs.

Therefore, modular rifles are becoming more and more popular in the future.

"Our future design idea is very simple, that is, to engage in modular production technology."

"In the future, the next goal of our Rifle Design Bureau is to develop a modular structural design concept."

Saint Hesser will certainly not be satisfied with the excellent MG-52 rifle. After all, it was made by the Germans. Ten years have passed. Maybe Rheinmetall can produce a better rifle, which is the modular design concept of later generations.

The research and development time will definitely far exceed the current model. After all, the original MG52 was only improved and optimized. The general idea was still the old one, just rehashing old ideas.

For Saint Hesser, he needs a more advanced rifle, even more advanced than the AK-47, to cope with the large demand for arms in future local wars and wars of independence.

World-famous guns such as the HK 416 and SCAR were developed using modular thinking.

In fact, modularization is a very broad concept. In the end, modular firearms are like building blocks, piecing together various different rifles through the method of "building blocks". At the same time, the commonality rate of firearm parts under modularization is extremely high.

For example, the gun family, which is commonly used in various countries around the world, such as the famous AK family, is actually a low-profile version of modularization. Most of the parts of the gun family members can be used in common, and it is very convenient to replace related kits to make it fire different bullets, so as to achieve different tactical purposes. At the same time, the high parts commonality greatly reduces the burden of logistics support and production costs.

Therefore, modular rifles are becoming more and more popular in the future.

"Our future design idea is very simple, that is, to engage in modular production technology."

"In the future, the next goal of our Rifle Design Bureau is to develop a modular structural design concept."

Saint Hesser will certainly not be satisfied with the excellent MG-52 rifle. After all, it was made by the Germans. Ten years have passed. Maybe Rheinmetall can produce a better rifle, which is the modular design concept of later generations.

The research and development time will definitely far exceed the current model. After all, the original MG52 was only improved and optimized. The general idea was still the old one, just rehashing old ideas.

For Saint Hesser, he needs a more advanced rifle, even more advanced than the AK-47, to cope with the large demand for arms in future local wars and wars of independence.

World-famous guns such as the HK 416 and SCAR were developed using modular thinking.

In fact, modularization is a very broad concept. In the end, modular firearms are like building blocks, piecing together various different rifles through the method of "building blocks". At the same time, the commonality rate of firearm parts under modularization is extremely high.

For example, the gun family, which is commonly used in various countries around the world, such as the famous AK family, is actually a low-profile version of modularization. Most of the parts of the gun family members can be used in common, and it is very convenient to replace related kits to make it fire different bullets, so as to achieve different tactical purposes. At the same time, the high parts commonality greatly reduces the burden of logistics support and production costs.

Therefore, modular rifles are becoming more and more popular in the future.

"Our future design idea is very simple, that is, to engage in modular production technology."

"In the future, the next goal of our Rifle Design Bureau is to develop a modular structural design concept."

Saint Hesser will certainly not be satisfied with the excellent MG-52 rifle. After all, it was made by the Germans. Ten years have passed. Maybe Rheinmetall can produce a better rifle, which is the modular design concept of later generations.

The research and development time will definitely far exceed the current model. After all, the original MG52 was only improved and optimized. The general idea was still the old one, just rehashing old ideas.

For Saint Hesser, he needs a more advanced rifle, even more advanced than the AK-47, to cope with the large demand for arms in future local wars and wars of independence.

World-famous guns such as the HK 416 and SCAR were developed using modular thinking.

In fact, modularization is a very broad concept. In the end, modular firearms are like building blocks, piecing together various different rifles through the method of "building blocks". At the same time, the commonality rate of firearm parts under modularization is extremely high.

For example, the gun family, which is commonly used in various countries around the world, such as the famous AK family, is actually a low-profile version of modularization. Most of the parts of the gun family members can be used in common, and it is very convenient to replace related kits to make it fire different bullets, so as to achieve different tactical purposes. At the same time, the high parts commonality greatly reduces the burden of logistics support and production costs.

Therefore, modular rifles are becoming more and more popular in the future.

"Our future design idea is very simple, that is, to engage in modular production technology."

"In the future, the next goal of our Rifle Design Bureau is to develop a modular structural design concept."

Saint Hesser will certainly not be satisfied with the excellent MG-52 rifle. After all, it was made by the Germans. Ten years have passed. Maybe Rheinmetall can produce a better rifle, which is the modular design concept of later generations.

The research and development time will definitely far exceed the current model. After all, the original MG52 was only improved and optimized. The general idea was still the old one, just rehashing old ideas.

For Saint Hesser, he needs a more advanced rifle, even more advanced than the AK-47, to cope with the large demand for arms in future local wars and wars of independence.

World-famous guns such as the HK 416 and SCAR were developed using modular thinking.

In fact, modularization is a very broad concept. In the end, modular firearms are like building blocks, piecing together various different rifles through the method of "building blocks". At the same time, the commonality rate of firearm parts under modularization is extremely high.

For example, the gun family, which is commonly used in various countries around the world, such as the famous AK family, is actually a low-profile version of modularization. Most of the parts of the gun family members can be used in common, and it is very convenient to replace related kits to make it fire different bullets, so as to achieve different tactical purposes. At the same time, the high parts commonality greatly reduces the burden of logistics support and production costs.

Therefore, modular rifles are becoming more and more popular in the future.

"Our future design idea is very simple, that is, to engage in modular production technology."