Multi-fuel Submersible Outboard Engines (Special Operations Command)
Abstract
This project integrates patented Italian air-assisted direct-injection fuel delivery systems, into commercial off-the-shelf, lightweight, submersible outboard engines; to produce non-gasoline burning outboard engines capable of using multiple fuels. The primary outputs and efficiencies are as follows: special mission units have an urgent requirement to replace their submersible outboard engines to support their many littoral missions. Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 4140.25 Management Policy for Energy Commodities and Related Services mandates the conversion of combat systems to common, less combustible fuels by 2010. This project will ensure compliance to this DoD Directive. Potential RDT&E savings for this engine is $8.000 million and the collective operations and support cost savings are $31.250 million. Fielding reduction is greater than eight years. Completion date is scheduled for 30 September 2011.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 6a6448bacf45f7cdf6458e4954a860eb