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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.		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>
	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.

	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 mm x 140 mm (5.669 inches X 5.512 inches)		* 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)		* Aspiration: 2x single-stage turbocharged & air-to-liquid intercooled (charged-air cooler)
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	* Torque: 3,352 lb·ft (4545Nm)(Ka-500)/3,687 lb·ft (4999Nm)(Ka-501) @ 2,000 rpm		* Torque: 3,352 lb·ft (4545Nm)(Ka-500)/3,687 lb·ft (4999Nm)(Ka-501) @ 2,000 rpm

	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 mm (30.472 inches)		* Transmission length: 774 mm (30.472 inches)
	* Transmission width: 1,660 mm (65.354 inches)		* Transmission width: 1,660 mm (65.354 inches)
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	* Dry weight: 2,400 kg (5,286 lbs)		* Dry weight: 2,400 kg (5,286 lbs)
	* Maximum Power: 1,600 hp<ref>. Transmission for tracked vehicles, HSWL 295. {{retrieved\|accessdate=2018-28-02}}</ref>		* Maximum Power: 1,600 hp<ref>. Transmission for tracked vehicles, HSWL 295. {{retrieved\|accessdate=2018-28-02}}</ref>




	== Uses ==		== Uses ==
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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>
			* ]: 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:

Leclerc tropicalisé
Challenger 2E (export version challenger 2E only, uses Ka500)
Merkava Mk. 4
Arjun: Uses the same engine as in EuroPowerPack but with a different semi-automatic Renk RK 304-I transmission
K2 Black Panther: Euro power packs (MT883 Ka-501) were used in 100 tanks produced for the first batch.

References

https://www.mtu-solutions.com/eu/en/pressreleases/2002/first_1650_horsepower_europowerpack_delivered.html
. Truck Trend Network, MTU MT-883 V-12, 20 February 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
. Transmission for tracked vehicles, HSWL 295. Retrieved 2018-28-02.
http://fighting-vehicles.com/challenger-2e-tank/
"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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Tank engines