General Dynamics Land Systems has produced more than 10,000 M1s through its factory in Lima, Ohio. These are great advantages for warfighters on the battlefield,” he added. In addition, it has true multi-fuel capability allowing the AGT1500 to run on any available liquid fuel, without fuel system adjustments, and without producing visible smoke. “The AGT1500 is designed for all environments, from sub-arctic conditions to extreme desert heat, and has instant power available. It’s also much quieter, which earned the M1 Abrams the nickname ‘Whispering Death’ because of its ability to sneak up on the enemy,” Paulus said. “It offers a better power-to-weight ratio, allowing the 72-ton vehicle to accelerate from 0-to-20 mph in six seconds and reach speeds of over 40 miles per hour. But in the end, the Army recognized that the AGT1500 had many advantages over the diesel-powered option. Diesel engines had always been the standard.”Ĭompetition between the turbine and diesel prototypes at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in 1976 was intense. “When it was selected for the XM1 tank prototype in 1973, the AGT1500 shattered the paradigm because it’s essentially a jet engine powering a military land vehicle for the first time. “The AGT1500 shares design DNA with proven Honeywell helicopter turboshaft engine technology,” said Justin Paulus, Honeywell Director of Large Turboshaft Engines. Army’s ultimate choice to power the legendary M1 Abrams tank. Developed by Honeywell legacy company Avco Lycoming, the AGT1500 engine was the U.S. It’s been almost 50 years since a prototype tracked vehicle, equipped with a gas turbine jet engine, prevailed in head-to-head competition to become America’s premier main battle tank. Honeywell Guide to Advanced Air Mobility Experts.Engine & APU Service Plan Authorizations.Business & General Aviation Service Center Tools.Component Maintenance Modification Cards.Software & Database Services (ASDS, NavDB, TerrDB).Honeywell Forge Subscriptions & Billing.Sales & Service Partners Resource Center.Industrial Coatings, Platings and Insulators.
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