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11 Mar 26. Rolls-Royce and ZF develop drive system for future European MGCS tank.
- Development contract for hybrid drive system for the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS)
- Rolls-Royce Power Systems as general contractor for 1,400+ kW Powerpack with 10V 199 mtu engine
- ZF develops electrified powershift steering transmission eLSG 5000
- Focus on European industrial value creation, reliability and scalability
Friedrichshafen/Germany. The German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has commissioned Rolls-Royce Power Systems to develop the drive system for the European Main Ground Combat System (MGCS). Rolls-Royce Power Systems and ZF are developing the world’s first parallel-hybrid drive for heavy military tracked vehicles. Preliminary tests show further potential: a newly developed electrified powershift steering transmission with stepless superimposition makes maneuvers more agile and increases efficiency. A hybridized cooling system also represents an innovation. Together with an adaptively controlled engine, it significantly increases overall efficiency. At the same time, the main drive requires little installation space and has favorable weight characteristics. As a result, Rolls-Royce Power Systems, as general contractor, and ZF, as subcontractor, are contributing to the development of a powerful, efficient, compact and agile combat vehicle.
“Europe needs a strong and reliable defence architecture to secure its defence capabilities in the long-term. Our propulsion system is a robust and powerful building block for this, designed for current and future mission profiles. It strengthens the operational capabilities of European armed forces, increases operational reliability and, at the same time, helps to anchor technological expertise and industrial value creation in Europe in the long-term,” said Dr Jörg Stratmann, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems.
“With the Main Ground Combat System, the European partner nations are investing in modern defense technology and also in the long-term stability and ability to act of a defensive democracy in Europe,” said ZF Board of Management member Andreas Moser. “We are proud to make an important contribution to a compact and powerful drive module with an innovative, electrified powershift transmission to give the vehicles the necessary mobility and responsiveness.”
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TEK Military Seating Limited
TEK Military Seating Limited is a UK based designer and manufacturer of ProTEK military vehicle seating which offer the highest standards of safety and protection. The ProTEK brand is well respected across the globe for its robust construction, innovative design, built in modularity and cost effectiveness. Our superior products are supported by our experienced team who endeavor to offer unrivalled service to our customers from enquiry, through design and acceptance, to through life support.
From its inception ProTEK seats have been designed around a family of innovative seat frames onto which tested and certified modules can be fitted to create a bespoke solution for the user. These include Blast protection to Stanag 4569 standards, vibration reduction, head and body protection, seat risers and turntables, fore & aft adjustment, and seat back rake along with viable seat dimensions without the need for additional tooling costs.
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