Accession Number:

ADA465619

Title:

Combat Vehicle Engine Selection Methodology Based on Vehicle Integration Considerations

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI

Personal Author(s):

• Raffa, Charles
• Schwarz, Ernest
• Tasdemir, John

Report Date:

2005-04-13

Pagination or Media Count:

19.0

Abstract:

These briefing charts show the definition of the propulsion system for military applications, advanced integrated propulsion system AIPS power pack, assessment of the overall system power density potential cooling system and parasitic fan power sizing, inlet and exhaust system impact, mission fuel determination and propulsion system volume estimates.

Descriptors:

• *PROPULSION SYSTEMS
• *COMBAT VEHICLES
• *TANK ENGINES
• VOLUME
• INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
• MISSION PROFILES
• MILITARY APPLICATIONS
• POWER
• EXHAUST SYSTEMS
• VEHICLES
• COOLING AND VENTILATING EQUIPMENT
• POWER SUPPLIES
• ENERGY CONVERSION
• ESTIMATES
• FUELS

Subject Categories:

• Combat Vehicles
• Reciprocating and Rotating Engines

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE