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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 ] 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> | ||
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| * ]: 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-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 transmissionThe 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.