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{{Short description|Tank engine and automatic transmission}}
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⚫ The '''EuroPowerPack''' is the combination of the ] MT883 Ka-500/501 ] delivering over 1100 kW (1500 PS) shaft power with the ten-speed (five forward, five reverse) ] HSWL 295TM automatic transmission for the use in heavy tracked vehicles like ]s.


Initially the version with the MT883 Ka-500 engine provided 1500 shaft horsepower, but in 2002 an improved version using the MT883 Ka-501 providing 1650hp was tested <ref>https://www.mtu-solutions.com/eu/en/pressreleases/2002/first_1650_horsepower_europowerpack_delivered.html</ref>
⚫ The '''EuroPowerPack''' is the combination of the ] MT883 Ka-500/501 ] delivering over 1100&nbsp;kW (1500 PS) shaft horsepower with the ten-speed (five forward, five reverse) ] HSWL 295TM automatic transmission for the use in heavy tracked vehicles like ]s.

This very compact power pack delivers as much or more power than the most powerful tank engines currently in service, but offers increased ] and requires less space.


==Engine specifications== ==Engine specifications==


* Engine: MTU MT883 Ka-500/501 27.4-litre (27,361 cc) 90° V-block 12-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine * Engine: German MTU MT883 Ka-500/501 27.4-litre (27,361 cc) 90° V-block 12-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine
* Bore x stroke: 144&nbsp;mm x 140&nbsp;mm (5.669 inches X 5.512 inches) * Bore x stroke: 144&nbsp;mm x 140&nbsp;mm (5.669 inches X 5.512 inches)
* Aspiration: 2x single-stage turbocharged & air-to-liquid intercooled (charged-air cooler) * Aspiration: 2x single-stage turbocharged & air-to-liquid intercooled (charged-air cooler)
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==Transmission specifications== ==Transmission specifications==


* Transmission: RENK HSWL 295TM - Ten Speed (Five Forward, Five Reverse) * Transmission: German RENK HSWL 295TM - Ten Speed (Five Forward, Five Reverse)
* Transmission length: 774&nbsp;mm (30.472 inches) * Transmission length: 774&nbsp;mm (30.472 inches)
* Transmission width: 1,660&nbsp;mm (65.354 inches) * Transmission width: 1,660&nbsp;mm (65.354 inches)
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* ] * ]
* ] * ] (export version challenger 2E only, uses Ka500) <ref>http://fighting-vehicles.com/challenger-2e-tank/</ref>
* ] * ]
* ]: Uses the same engine as in EuroPowerPack but with a different semi-automatic Renk RK 304-I transmission<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why the Arjun MK-1A Main Battle Tank May Prove to Be a Costly Mistake for the Army |url=https://thewire.in/government/defence-arjun-mk-1a-main-battle-tanks-indian-army |access-date=2022-05-15 |website=The Wire}}</ref> * ]: Uses the same engine as in EuroPowerPack but with a different semi-automatic Renk RK 304-I transmission<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why the Arjun MK-1A Main Battle Tank May Prove to Be a Costly Mistake for the Army |url=https://thewire.in/government/defence-arjun-mk-1a-main-battle-tanks-indian-army |access-date=2022-05-15 |website=The Wire}}</ref>
* ]: Euro power packs (MT883 Ka-500) were used in 100 tanks produced for the first batch. * ]: Euro power packs (MT883 Ka-501) were used in 100 tanks produced for the first batch.


==References== ==References==

Latest revision as of 10:22, 22 January 2024

Tank engine and automatic transmission

The EuroPowerPack is the combination of the MTU MT883 Ka-500/501 diesel engine delivering over 1100 kW (1500 PS) shaft power with the ten-speed (five forward, five reverse) Renk HSWL 295TM automatic transmission for the use in heavy tracked vehicles like tanks.

Initially the version with the MT883 Ka-500 engine provided 1500 shaft horsepower, but in 2002 an improved version using the MT883 Ka-501 providing 1650hp was tested

Engine specifications

  • Engine: German MTU MT883 Ka-500/501 27.4-litre (27,361 cc) 90° V-block 12-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine
  • Bore x stroke: 144 mm x 140 mm (5.669 inches X 5.512 inches)
  • Aspiration: 2x single-stage turbocharged & air-to-liquid intercooled (charged-air cooler)
  • Fuel system: Mechanical fuel line pump or Common rail (Ka-500)/Common rail (Ka-501)
  • Coolant capacity: 110 L (29.05 gal)
  • Lubrication: Dry sump
  • Lubricant capacity: 80 L (21.13 gal)
  • Engine length: 1,488 mm (58.583 inches)
  • Engine width: 972 mm (38.268 inches)
  • Engine height: 742 mm (29.213 inches)
  • Dry weight (estimated): 1,800 kg (3,968 lbs)
  • Power: 1,500 hp (Ka-500)/1,630 hp (Ka-501) @ 2,700 rpm Rated 1min
  • Torque: 3,352 lb·ft (4545Nm)(Ka-500)/3,687 lb·ft (4999Nm)(Ka-501) @ 2,000 rpm

Transmission specifications

  • Transmission: German RENK HSWL 295TM - Ten Speed (Five Forward, Five Reverse)
  • Transmission length: 774 mm (30.472 inches)
  • Transmission width: 1,660 mm (65.354 inches)
  • Transmission height: 816 mm (32.126 inches)
  • Dry weight: 2,400 kg (5,286 lbs)
  • Maximum Power: 1,600 hp

Uses

The EuroPowerPack is used in:

References

  1. https://www.mtu-solutions.com/eu/en/pressreleases/2002/first_1650_horsepower_europowerpack_delivered.html
  2. . Truck Trend Network, MTU MT-883 V-12, 20 February 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
  3. . Transmission for tracked vehicles, HSWL 295. Retrieved 2018-28-02.
  4. http://fighting-vehicles.com/challenger-2e-tank/
  5. "Why the Arjun MK-1A Main Battle Tank May Prove to Be a Costly Mistake for the Army". The Wire. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
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