Manned Ground Vehicles 2004 Combat Vehicles Conference The Best of Industry The Common Chassis NDIA 2004 Combat Vehicles Conference Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 3 Sep 2004, FCS Case 04-083
Common Chassis
Common Physical Architecture High voltage batteries Propulsion cooling (2x) Low voltage batteries Exhaust Sig. Mgt. (2x) Core Vetronics Signal xfer Core Vetronics PDM Two soldier mid-crew ECS System Power generation Fuel NBC System Exhaust duct Water purification Engine compartment ventilation In-arm suspension system and band track
Common Physical Architecture Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 3 Sep 2004, FCS Case 04-083
MGV Common Platform Hull Structure/Armor MISSION MODULE (Includes common recipes and interfaces) COMMON UPPER FRONT HULL Metallic Construction with Silicon Carbide Ceramic Armor COMMON LOWER HULL Metallic Construction with SiC Ceramic Armor with Belly Plate for Mine Protection COMMON ARMOR (not shown): Auto-cannon and AT Mine Kit
Physical Arrangement of Common Crew Stations WING DISPLAY AIR DUCT CREW DISPLAYS DRIVING CAMERAS A BAGS FIRST AID KIT TOOL BAG WATER CONTAINER AFES SENSORS AFES BOTTLE DISCRETE CONTROL PANEL SLEEPING BAGS SEATS VIDEO ROUTER RIU
MGV Common NBC/ECS P/TSA System or advanced carbon filters with re-circulation to reduce power, weight and space claim NBC/ECS airflow / heat exchanger synergy with electric drive cooling system
Core Vetronics Components Power Distribution (Power Flex Implementation) Grid Switch Extender Flex Power Bus Flex Power Bus Branch Load Controllers Grid Switch
Energy Storage 10 Module VL8V Lithium Ion Battery Pack 10 Individual DC – DC converters Power – 150 kW Energy Capacity: 2.4 kW Hrs - Total 1.4 kW Hrs - Effective for mobility load leveling (30% to 70%) Liquid-Cooled Module w/ Integral DC/DC Converter
Modular Suspension Unit Lightweight Suspension Concept Band Track Composite Drive Sprocket Modular Suspension Unit Remote Track Tensioner Adjustable attitude / height control Active damping Can accommodate different technologies Externally mounted Squeeze Cast Roadwheel Composite Idler
Common Physical Architecture Distribution % of total Total 100 System IPT 35 26 2 23 3 4 Structure/Armor Suspension NBC/ECS/WG Propulsion Crew Station Survivability Auxiliary Systems Core Vetronics C4ISR
Select Design Alternatives Propulsion Engine layout Location Energy Storage Suspension Wheels vs. Track Hydro- pneumatic Suspension System Band Track Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 3 Sep 2004, FCS Case 04-083
Manned Ground Vehicles The Best of Industry The Common Chassis Q & A Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 3 Sep 2004, FCS Case 04-083