Research on Technical Characteristics and Selection of Power Equipment for Tank and Armored Vehicles
The power plant is a core component for tanks and armored vehicles to achieve all-terrain and mobile operations,with its performance and reliability being of utmost importance.Among commonly used thermal engines,gas turbines offer advantages such as high specific power and low oil consumption,but their high manufacturing costs and fuel consumption rates limit their widespread adoption,primarily being used in the U.S.M1 and Russian T-80 tanks.Currently,the dominant power type for tanks and armored vehicles remains the high-pressure diesel engine,with gas turbines unable to replace it.The Wankel engine faces development constraints due to power and sealing issues,while the adiabatic engine,despite its prom-ise,awaits breakthroughs in material research.The Strv103 tank's dual-engine power configuration is simi-lar to the diesel-gas combined power plant(CODOG and CODAG)used in surface ships,but its complexity has prevented widespread adoption.Oil-electric hybrid power is an important development direction for new tanks,and research is also ongoing into novel power plants such as hydraulic free-piston engines and swash plate engines,which are expected to enhance the power performance of future tanks and armored vehicles.In summary,power plants for tanks and armored vehicles must possess excellent power performance,high reliability,and adaptability to meet the demands of modern warfare for ground assault equipment.
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