ASSAN has unveiled its 1000 hp serial hybrid powerpack for armoured vehicles during the IDEF25 international defence exhibition, with its components.
ASSAN has become a new player in the hybridisation of military vehicles with its 1000 hp hybrid powerpack.
The serial hybrid powerpack is made for tracked vehicles, as it can be understood from the tracks presented alongside the engine, transmission, and batteries.
The powerpack allows for a maximum speed of 67 km/h and a 0-32 km/h acceleration time of less than seven seconds at full load. Thanks to the higher efficiency, a range of more than 600 km is possible. The batteries can be charged in less than 30 minutes.
1000 hp can be considered suitable for tracked vehicle applications such as heavy IFVs, APCs, and SPGs.
Age of Hybrid Combat Vehicles Approaches
Many of the new armoured fighting vehicles are seen to be developed to use or with the provision to use hybrid powerpacks. Compared to internal combustion engine-based powerpacks, hybrid powerpacks offer better acceleration, longer ranges, and lower signature (Heat and noise).
Serial hybrid powerpacks have an internal combustion engine that charges the battery that drives the wheels or tracks. Thus, the vehicles have the option of operating without the internal combustion engine running for a shorter time. This has been forged into a “silent mode” for military applications, which significantly lowers both noise and heat signature, making it ideal for ambushes or reconnaissance.
However, it will be important to provide sufficient protection for the batteries, which are more susceptible to damage and even volatile compared to internal combustion engines, especially upon encountering mine/IED threats.
Author: Kaan Azman
Editor:Özgür Ekşi
