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{{Short description|Tank engine and automatic transmission}}
The '''EuroPowerPack''' is the combination of the ] ] diesel-engine delivering over 1100 kW shaft power with the five-speed ] ] automatic transmission for the use in heavy tracked vehicles like ]s. As such, despite being labelled 'European,' the powerpack is made entirely by German companies. This very compact power pack delivers as much or more power than the most powerful tank engines currently in service, but offers increased fuel efficiency and needs less space.
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>
===Used in===
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Potential users:
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==Engine specifications==
===External links===

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* 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)
* 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&nbsp;mm (58.583 inches)
* Engine width: 972&nbsp;mm (38.268 inches)
* Engine height: 742&nbsp;mm (29.213 inches)
* Dry weight (estimated): 1,800&nbsp;kg (3,968&nbsp;lbs)
* Power: 1,500&nbsp;hp (Ka-500)/1,630&nbsp;hp (Ka-501) @ 2,700 rpm<ref>. Truck Trend Network, MTU MT-883 V-12, 20 February 2016. {{retrieved|accessdate=2016-12-04}}</ref> Rated 1min
* Torque: 3,352&nbsp;lb·ft (4545Nm)(Ka-500)/3,687&nbsp;lb·ft (4999Nm)(Ka-501) @ 2,000 rpm

==Transmission specifications==

* Transmission: German RENK HSWL 295TM - Ten Speed (Five Forward, Five Reverse)
* Transmission length: 774&nbsp;mm (30.472 inches)
* Transmission width: 1,660&nbsp;mm (65.354 inches)
* Transmission height: 816&nbsp;mm (32.126 inches)
* Dry weight: 2,400&nbsp;kg (5,286&nbsp;lbs)
* Maximum Power: 1,600&nbsp;hp<ref>. Transmission for tracked vehicles, HSWL 295. {{retrieved|accessdate=2018-28-02}}</ref>

== Uses ==

The EuroPowerPack is used in:

⚫ * ]
* ] (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>
* ]: Euro power packs (MT883 Ka-501) were used in 100 tanks produced for the first batch.


==References==
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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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