Laboratory and Field Testing of the M1 Exhaust Deflector with Pintle Shield

Abstract

The U.S. Army is currently producing and testing a prototype exhaust deflector for M1 series tanks to be used during M1 to M1 towing operations. The deflector attaches to the engine exhaust grille and directs gases upward to prevent heat damage to the towed vehicle. The effort to redesign the exhaust deflector was accelerated beyond normal efforts because M1 recovery deficiencies surfaced with early units deployed to Southwest Asia. A quick fix solution for M1 towing capabilities was initiated at TACOM to overcome this deficiency. TACOM responded with a solution that included an immediate tasking to design, fabricate and field an improved exhaust deflector. This report describes the laboratory and field tests conducted by TACOM at Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG) and at TACOM on a TACOM-designed exhaust deflector that hooks into place, without using mechanical fasteners.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA236843

Entities

People

  • Marque A. Cryderman
  • Randal C. Gaereminck

Organizations

  • Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Auxiliary Power Units
  • Back Pressure
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Deflectors
  • Design Criteria
  • Engineering
  • Engines
  • Exhaust Gases
  • Field Tests
  • High Temperature
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Information Exchange
  • Materials
  • Stainless Steel
  • Tow Bars
  • Vehicles

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