Upgraded External Auxiliary Power Unit (U-EAPU) (Navy)
Abstract
This project will evaluate an U-EAPU that is capable of providing a sufficient secondary power source, effectively eliminating the reliance on using a vehicles primary engine or power system. The upgrades will increase operational effectiveness, lethality, survivability, and prevent incidents of fratricide. A two year project under sponsorship of the DAC and Marine Corps Systems Command, Program Manager Expeditionary Power Systems. Projected completion of all testing events is FY 2010. The primary outputs and efficiencies are as followed: (1) Supplemental power to a wide range of tactical vehicles to operate vehicle systems including communication suites, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) defeat equipment, fire control systems, M1A1 turret drive and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear protective systems; (2) 50 percent reduction in noise intensity (acoustic signature), increased reliability and increased power output in similar sized units; (3) RDT&E, Operations and Support Life-Cycle cost avoidances of $8.000 million and $20.000 million with a Return on Investment (ROI) of 37:1.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 61697c24d06b4b7cdfc8bea1d3c0ce05