An Analysis of the Requirement for an Auxilliary Power Unit on Main Battle Tanks. Volume I. - Main Report.

Abstract

This report presents the rationale and justification for adding auxiliary power units to current and future main battle tanks. The findings and recommendations are based upon data gathered in an extensive worldwide field survey of armor and armored cavalry units.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1978
Accession Number
ADA057365

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Vehicles
  • Auxiliary Power Units
  • Computer Programs
  • Control Systems
  • Data Processing
  • Data Reduction
  • Databases
  • Diesel Engines
  • Electric Power
  • Energy Conservation
  • Engines
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Gas Turbines
  • Generators
  • Heat Energy
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Turbines

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