Chapter 18

How could a 9-year-old child complete this?

Currently, China is in the early and difficult stage of developing electronic technology, and there is an extreme shortage of relevant professional and technical personnel, who are extremely rare.

This means that Wu Zu could only accomplish those advanced tasks single-handedly.

The sheer volume of work involved is enough to give anyone a splitting headache just imagining it.

Zhou Liejin hurriedly said to Wu Zu:

"Auntie, how could you possibly master such complex techniques in just one month? This is no joke!"

Wu Zu shook his head, his still-childish face bearing a serious expression beyond his years.

"Grandpa Zhou, I'm absolutely not joking. Every word I said is serious!"

"this……"

Seeing Wu Zu's solemn expression, Zhou Liejin pursed his lips, momentarily speechless, unsure how to respond.

After all, they've already actually built the tanks, and he's the only one who truly understands these technologies.

Perhaps this child really does have his own unique talents.

However, a month is far too short a time, so short that it seems like an almost impossible task.

It's important to know that when the Type 80 tank was being developed, the entire research and development process was measured in years.

Moreover, the various technologies involved were all thoroughly researched by different specialized units.

For example, there are specialists who research gun barrel technology and are dedicated to improving the accuracy and durability of gun barrels.

Some focus on engine research and development, striving to make engines more powerful and stable.

What Wu Zu is now facing is all the technical challenges of the entire tank, the difficulty of which is beyond imagination.

At this moment, a slightly overweight technician reached out and pushed up his black-rimmed glasses, and slowly began to speak.

"Kid, we can't just talk nonsense or brag. Forget about mastering all these technologies; if you can get the composite armor on the outside of the tank working within a month, we'll agree to stop production of the Type 80 tank!"

This technician, named Yu Xian, is a senior expert who returned from studying abroad. During his advanced studies abroad, he focused on materials science.

In the field of materials science in China, he can be considered a top authority.

When Yu Xian heard Wu Zu declare that he would build a complete version of the Type 99A main battle tank within a month, he was truly astonished.

Putting aside other technologies, just considering the materials used in the armor, he felt that completing it in such a short time was simply a pipe dream.

Looking back on my time studying abroad, all the projects and research topics I participated in were long processes that took years to complete.

Moreover, each project requires at least a dozen people, and only when everyone performs their duties and works together can some results be achieved.

Therefore, when he heard Wu Zu say that he would build a tank within a month, he couldn't help but express his opinion.

The other technicians nodded in agreement.

However, it was clear from their expressions that they did not believe Wu Zu could solve these technical problems in such a short time.

For Wu Zu, all the technologies were already mature, and now the main task left was production.

Since the other party proposed to solve the problem of composite armor first, he naturally did not hesitate at all.

"No problem, I only need a week for the composite armor!"

"What? A week?"

Upon hearing Wu Zu's resolute answer, Yu Xian couldn't help but sigh and shake his head in resignation.

"Little friend, you really don't need to put so much pressure on yourself. You were able to build the tank on your own, which is already a remarkable achievement. We all admire you very much."

But Wu Zu simply smiled calmly and said confidently:

"There is no pressure, only productivity. I will naturally show everyone the results when the time comes."

Seeing this, everyone shook their heads helplessly, assuming that Wu Zu was just a child with a strong sense of self-esteem, which was why he was acting so stubbornly.

He didn't take the matter of resolving the composite armor issue in a week too seriously.

At this moment, old man Wu Shuanzhu walked forward with a look of satisfaction and gently patted Wu Zu on the shoulder.

"As expected of a child from the Wu family, their confidence is absolutely top-notch."

"Ah Zu, don't take their words too seriously. Anyway, the tank has already been successfully built, so we don't need to worry too much about things like armor!"

"Grandpa, you can rest assured, I promise I'll have it built within a week!"

"Haha! Grandpa believes in you!"

Since things had already come to this point, no one could say anything more, so they didn't try to persuade them further.

After Wu Zu and Wu Shuanzhu left, everyone gathered in the workshop, carefully examining the Type 99A main battle tank while chatting idly.

"Do you think that kid can really finish the composite armor in a week?"

When someone raised this question, everyone's eyes turned to Yu Xian.

"Old Yu, you're one of the top materials science experts in China. You definitely know the most about armor materials. Do you think it's possible for him to finish the composite armor within a week?"

Yu Xian pushed up his glasses and chuckled softly.

"What a joke! The materials used in composite armor are determined only after countless tests with various materials."

"The materials testing process alone would take several years to complete, and even then, it depends on luck!"

At this point, he couldn't help but sigh:

"From what I understand, the best armor the US has is ceramic composite armor, but this technology is extremely difficult and requires top-tier laboratories equipped with the most advanced equipment and professional research teams to complete."

Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this, and one of them quickly asked:

"So you mean he definitely can't handle it?"

Yu Xian nodded firmly, "It's not that I'm deliberately looking down on him, it's just that this technology is extremely difficult. If he can master it in such a short time, it would have to be a miracle!"

"What if they actually do know this technology?"

"Hehe, composite armor material is not a simple thing. It is armor that perfectly integrates alloy armor and filling materials. This requires not only a deep understanding of physics, but also a mastery of chemistry."

"He's just a nine-year-old child, do you think that's possible?"

After listening, everyone exchanged glances and agreed that what Yu Xian said made a lot of sense.

"He seemed really confident just now."

"Hehe, I can be confident too, but confidence alone isn't enough. You also need the ability to match it. If he can really do it, I'll do a handstand for you right here and now!"