Organic Composite Applications for the M1/M1A1

Abstract

The potential use of organic composite materials for various components in the M1/M1A1 tank to save weight is examined. Components incorporating these materials may be designed to replace components currently fabricated from steel or aluminum. A total of 49 M1/M1A1 components have been examined. Weight reduction will result in longer suspension component life. In particular, track pad and torsion bar life will increase, and life cycle costs will be reduced for these components. Drivetrain reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) should also increase as the tank is lightened, and overall operating costs will be reduced.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA173969

Entities

People

  • Allen F. Pivitt

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Composite Materials
  • Construction
  • Fabrication
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Structural Components
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

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  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Polymer Science and Technology