12150ZL (500 horsepower): Equipped with a supercharged diesel engine for the 96B main battle tank, designed and developed by China itself
10. 12150ZL (500 horsepower): Equipped with a supercharged diesel engine for the 96B main battle tank, designed and developed by China
The 12150ZL is a multi-fuel fueled, charge air-intercooled, water-cooled water-cooled 12-cylinder V-type high-speed four-stroke diesel engine developed by China North Industries Group for the 96B main battle tank. The engine features a fully electronically controlled fuel supply system, exhaust gas turbocharging system and intercooler system. It is rated at 2500 rpm with a maximum torque of 1950 Nm and a maximum power of 368 kW (about 500 hp).
The overall structure of the 12150ZL engine is compact, which is mainly composed of the body frame, cylinder head, piston connecting rod mechanism, camshaft, flywheel, oil pan, booster system, fuel supply adjustment system, cooling system, lubrication system, starting system and other parts. Engine length, width and height are 2260 mm, 1390 mm and 1060 mm, respectively, and the dry weight of the whole machine is 2800 kg.
This type of engine adopts cast steel integral body frame, aluminum alloy integral cylinder head, camshaft cover and flywheel housing welded by steel plate to improve the overall rigidity and strength of the engine. In addition, a low-thermally stressful cast body, a high-strength forged main bearing cover, and high-strength connecting rods and camshafts are also used. With these designs, the power-to-weight ratio and reliability of the engine are significantly improved.
After equipping the 12150ZL engine with the 96B tank, compared with the original 12150L engine, the combat total weight increased by 6 tons, the maximum speed increased by 10 km / h, and the maximum climbing angle increased by 10 degrees. The mobility of the 96B tank has been significantly improved. This engine is used in conjunction with the 96B tank, providing our army with a new tank with excellent performance.
6TD (580 hp): The Chinese 99A main battle tank is equipped with a 6-cylinder turbodiesel engine equipped with the second generation
9. 6TD (580 hp): The Chinese 99A main battle tank is equipped with a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine equipped with the second generation
6TD is a 6-cylinder, turbocharged, intercooled, water-cooled high-speed four-stroke diesel engine specially developed by China North Industries Group for the 99A main battle tank. The engine adopts a supercharging system, an electronically controlled fuel supply system and a fully automatic digital electronic control device, so that the power performance and economic indicators have reached the world-class level in the 1980s.
The 6TD engine is rated at 2800 rpm and has a maximum power of 427 kilowatts (about 580 horsepower), which is nearly double the maximum power of the 5-cylinder 100 mm bore engine originally equipped with the 99 tank. The engine length, width and height are 2560 mm, 1150 mm and 1300 mm, respectively, and the whole dry weight is 1950 kg. The use of sealed shock absorption device effectively reduces noise and vibration.
The 6TD engine adopts technologies such as aluminum alloy monolithic cast body, steel cylinder liners with thermal insulation, steel plate welded crankcase blocks with floating bearings, forged steel connecting rods, high-strength bronze white cast iron lined bearings, and a valve mechanism with gear transmission. Significantly improved engine power-to-weight ratio, reliability and adaptability.
After the 6TD engine was used in conjunction with the 99A tank, the maximum speed of the tank was increased to 60 kilometers per hour, the maximum crossing depth was increased by 1 meter, and the track life was extended by 1 times. Its powerful power provides a strong guarantee for the 99A tank to operate in a complex environment. The development and use of this engine is a milestone in the development history of China's turbocharged high-speed multi-cylinder high-power diesel engine.
Cummins VTA903 (780 hp): Diesel engine designed and developed by Cummins for the M1 Abrams tank
8. Cummins VTA903 (780 hp): Diesel engine designed and developed by Cummins for the M1 Abrams tank
Cummins VTA903 is a high-power, high-speed four-stroke direct-injection supercharged diesel engine designed and developed by Cummins for the M1 Abrams main battle tank. The engine used a turbocharging system and electronically controlled fuel injection, and its performance exceeded that of German and Soviet tank engines of the same period.
The VTA903 engine is designed with a 60-degree V-shaped structure and consists of two in-line cylinders mounted side by side, with six cylinders on each side and a total displacement of 14.9 liters. The maximum power is 582 kW (about 780 hp) and the rated speed is 3000 revolutions per minute. The cast body of the engine is made of A514 steel, with a balanced structure and excellent sealing performance. Key components such as connecting rods and crankshafts are forged with high-strength steel, which can adapt to high power output.
The VTA903 uses a mechanical pressurization system, driven by a supercharger, with a fluid coupling and a liquid pressure economizer. The valve mechanism uses a valve camshaft to control the valve opening/closing. The fuel system consists of a high-pressure oil pump, gas-electric controller, pump nozzle and low-pressure oil pump. The cooling, lubrication, temperature saving and starting systems are also state-of-the-art.
After the VTA903 engine is equipped with the M1 Abrams tank, its high power and excellent adaptability have improved the battlefield mobility of the tank, providing a strong power guarantee for the US military to compete for the leading position in global army weapons technology. The development and design of the engine reflects the advanced level of engine manufacturing technology in the United States at that time.
5TDF (700 hp): A 5-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine designed and developed by China for the 99 and 96 main battle tanks
7. 5TDF (700 hp): 5-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine designed and developed by China for the 99 and 96 main battle tanks
The 5TDF is China's first generation of turbocharged diesel engines independently designed and developed, equipped with Type 99 and 96 main battle tanks. The engine was developed by China North Industries Corporation, designed and finalized in 1980, after years of production and a large number of equipment test, the technical performance is stable and reliable.
The 5TDF is a water-cooled, 5-cylinder, four-stroke turbocharged diesel engine with a turbocharged intercoolant system. The cylinder diameter is 100 mm, the piston stroke is 115 mm. It is rated at 2,800 rpm and has a maximum power of 515 kW (about 700 hp). Engine length 1860 mm, width 800 mm, height 1070 mm. The new technology has been used to dramatically improve the power-to-weight ratio.
5TDF is mainly composed of body frame, cylinder head assembly, crankcase, camshaft parts, supercharger, fuel supply system, lubrication system, cooling system, etc. It adopts steel plate welding body, aluminum alloy integral casting cylinder head, casing cylinder liner, forged steel connecting rod and crankshaft, high-strength material camshaft and other technologies.
After the 5TDF is used with the 99/96 tank, the power performance of the tank is greatly improved, with a maximum speed of 60 km/h and a maximum climbing degree of 60%. Its high power output is of strategic importance in the development of Chinese tanks. The engine is technologically advanced and stable, and is a model of the first generation of turbocharged high-speed and high-power tank engines on the mainland.
A-85-3A (840 hp): T-90 main battle tank equipped with engine, designed by the Russian Euphat Machine-Building Group Crystal-M
6. A-85-3A (840 hp): T-90 main battle tank equipped with engine, designed by Crystal -M, Russian Ulfat Machine-Building Group
The A-85-3A is a multi-fuel turbocharged diesel engine specially designed and developed by the Russian Ulphat Machine-Building Group for the T-90 main battle tank. The engine uses an intercooled system and an electronically controlled fuel supply system, capable of providing a power output of 840 horsepower, which is the standard power plant of the T-90 tank.
The A-85-3A is a 12-cylinder, four-stroke, V-structured, turbocharged high-speed diesel engine. The cylinder diameter is 130 mm, the piston stroke is 180 mm. It is rated at 2,000 revolutions per minute, with a maximum torque of 37.3 kilometers and a power of 620 kW (840 hp). The engine has an overall length of 1480 mm, a width of 1130 mm and a height of 815 mm.
The engine is mainly composed of the body, cylinder head, crankshaft connecting rod mechanism, valve mechanism, fuel mechanism, supercharging system, cooling system, lubrication system, etc. It adopts a lightweight design, the piston is made of aluminum alloy integral forging, the connecting rod is made of hollow forged steel, and the bearing has a lead-copper base composite coating.
The A-85-3A is powerful and reliable, and equipped with the T-90 tank, allows the tank to reach a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour and a maximum road range of more than 550 kilometers. Its excellent performance enhances the survivability of the T-90 in the battlefield environment, and is an outstanding representative of the development of Russian tanks.
GTU-8TK (1000 hp): Turbocharged diesel engine designed and developed by the Uzbek company for the T-72 family of tanks
5. GTU-8TK (1000 hp): Turbocharged diesel engine designed and developed by the Uzbek company for the T-72 family of tanks
6TD is a 6-cylinder, turbocharged, intercooled, water-cooled high-speed four-stroke diesel engine specially developed by China North Industries Group for the 99A main battle tank. The engine adopts a supercharging system, an electronically controlled fuel supply system and a fully automatic digital electronic control device, so that the power performance and economic indicators have reached the world's advanced level in the 1980s.
The 6TD engine is rated at 2,800 rpm and has a maximum power of 427 kilowatts (about 580 horsepower), which is nearly double the maximum power of the 5-cylinder bore 100 mm engine originally equipped with the 99 tank. The engine is 2560 mm long, 1150 mm wide, 1300 mm high, and has a dry weight of 1950 kg. The use of sealed shock absorption device effectively reduces noise and vibration.
The 6TD engine adopts aluminum alloy integral casting body, steel cylinder liner with thermal insulation, steel plate welded crankshaft box, forged steel connecting rod, high-strength bronze white cast iron lined bearing, and gear transmission valve mechanism. Significantly improved engine power-to-weight ratio, reliability and adaptability.
After the 6TD engine was used in conjunction with the 99A tank, the maximum speed of the tank was increased to 60 kilometers per hour, the maximum crossing depth was increased by 1 meter, and the track life was extended by 1 times. Its powerful power provides a strong guarantee for the battlefield mobility of the 99A tank. The development and use of this engine is a milestone in the development history of China's turbocharged high-speed multi-cylinder high-power diesel engine.
MB 883 (1200 hp): A turbocharged diesel engine designed and developed by the German company MTU for the Leopard 2 main battle tank
4. MB 883 (1200 hp): A turbocharged diesel engine designed and developed by the German company MTU for the Leopard 2 main battle tank
The MB 883 is a multi-fuel, turbocharged 12-cylinder V-shaped high-speed diesel engine designed and developed by MTU Friedenstadt Engine Company for the Leopard 2 main battle tank. The engine uses electronically controlled and supercharged intercoolant technology and is one of the standard power units of the Leopard 2 tank family.
The MB 883 has a cylinder diameter of 120 mm and a piston stroke of 140 mm. The rated speed is 2,600 revolutions per minute, which produces a power output of 887 kW (about 1,200 hp). The engine has an overall length of 1712 mm, a width of 875 mm and a height of 779 mm. The engine adopts a modular design as a whole, which can quickly replace parts and is easy to maintain.
The MB 883 engine mainly consists of body structure, cylinder head assembly, crankshaft connecting rod mechanism, turbocharger, aluminum alloy air cylinder and other components. A number of patented technologies have been adopted to significantly reduce fuel consumption. It has good economy and adaptability. At the same time, the digital electronic control system is used to make the engine work highly automated.
The MB 883 is powerful and has a fast line response, which is an important battlefield "heart" of the Leopard 2 main battle tank. Its reliable and long-lasting engine performance enhances the ability of the Leopard 2 to complete key combat missions, demonstrating the sophistication of German engine manufacturing.
GTD-1250 (1200 hp): Russian Klimov advanced gas turbine engine, equipped with Armata main battle tank
3. GTD-1250 (1200 hp): Russian Klimov advanced gas turbine engine, equipped with Armata main battle tank
The GTD-1250 is a gas turbine engine developed by the Klimov Design Bureau of Russia to power the T-14 Armata main battle tank. The engine adopts advanced aeromechanical structure and digital full control system, and is currently the world's most powerful tank gas turbine engine.
The GTD-1250 is a 12-cylinder four-stroke turbo engine rated at 3000 rpm. At this rpm, a power output of around 1,200 horsepower is produced. The engine is equipped with a turbo confluence exhaust pipe with a length of 4500 mm, width of 1400 mm, height of 1100 mm and weight of 1700 kg.
The core components of the GTD-1250 are mainly made of high-quality titanium alloy materials to ensure that they can withstand the erosion of high-temperature air currents. The digital electronic control system has autonomous protection and self-diagnosis functions. At the same time, it adopts the modular "quick replacement" design concept, which is convenient for on-site maintenance and guarantee.
The GTD-1250 is highly reliable and has low energy consumption, and after installing the Armata tank, its power performance has been greatly improved, and the maximum road speed can reach 90 kilometers per hour. Its technologically advanced gas turbine engines gave a powerful impetus to Russia's tank development.
AVDS-1790 (1200 hp): A gas turbine engine designed and developed by General Dynamics for the M1 Abrams main battle tank
2. AVDS-1790 (1200 hp): A gas turbine engine designed and developed by General Dynamics for the M1 Abrams main battle tank
The AVDS-1790 is a gas turbine engine designed by General Dynamics Land Systems for the M1 Abrams main battle tank. The engine was built with a single-shaft turbo combination and had a power output of more than 1,200 horsepower, making it the most powerful turbine engine in the world at that time.
The AVDS-1790 is a single-shaft, centrifugal compressor and radial combustion chamber gas turbine engine. The compressor assembly is composed of a 3-stage low-pressure, 4-stage high-pressure turbine blade group, a reduction gearbox and a static vortex barrel. Equipped with a full-authority digital electronic control system, responsible for fuel control and engine status monitoring.
The engine has a length of about 4600 mm, a width of about 1400 mm and a height of about 1250 mm. The compressor rotor is made of precision titanium alloy forgings, which effectively improves the strength at high temperatures. The turbine rotor uses an advanced single-crystal manufacturing process to significantly improve survivability.
The AVDS-1790 has a lightweight design and strong power, which greatly enhances the mobility of the M1 tank. Its technologically advanced gas turbine engine shows the unique achievements of the United States in this field and provides a reliable power guarantee for the development of the M1 tank.
MTU MB 873 Ka-501 (1500 hp): Diesel engine used in the German Leopard 2A7 tank
1. MTU MB 873 Ka-501 (1500 hp): Diesel engine used in the German Leopard 2A7 tank
MTU MB 873 Ka-501 is a high-power multi-fuel turbocharged diesel engine developed by the German MTU Friedenstadt Engine Company for the Leopard 2A7 main battle tank. The engine uses advanced combustion technology to achieve new heights in power metrics while maintaining reliability.
The MB 873 Ka-501 is a 12-cylinder V-structure four-stroke diesel engine with a cylinder diameter of 130 mm and a piston stroke of 150 mm. The rated speed is 2700 revolutions per minute, and the maximum power can reach 1103 kW (about 1500 hp). Engine length 1840 mm, width 1140 mm, height 1060 mm.
The engine adopts modular design, and most of the body parts are produced by aluminum alloy high-pressure casting, which improves the overall rigidity of the engine. At the same time, CNC machining centers are used for finishing, which significantly improves the interchangeability of parts. In addition, it is equipped with an electronic control module to realize intelligent control of engine status and performance parameters.
The MB 873 Ka-501 has a significantly increased output and is an important source of power for the Leopard 2A7 tank. Its efficient and environmentally friendly turbocharged diesel unit reflects the technical strength of the German engine manufacturing industry, and is one of the most advanced tank diesel engines in the world today.