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FCS Manned Ground Vehicles. Raj Rajagopal Vice President Advanced Programs & Technology UNITED DEFENSE – GROUND SYSTEMS. Robert Sorge Director Future Combat Systems GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS. Presented at the NDIA 3rd Annual Intelligent Vehicle Systems Symposium Traverse City, MI - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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FCS Manned Ground Vehicles
Raj Rajagopal
Vice President
Advanced Programs & Technology
UNITED DEFENSE – GROUND SYSTEMS
Robert SorgeDirectorFuture Combat SystemsGENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS
Presented at the NDIA 3rd Annual Intelligent Vehicle Systems Symposium
Traverse City, MI
June 10, 2003
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Agenda
• Family of Systems - Variant Design Concepts– Non-Line of Sight Cannon (NLOS-C)– Mounted Combat System (MCS)– Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV)– Non-Line of Sight Mortar (NLOS-M) – Command and Control Vehicle (C2V)– Reconnaissance and Surveillance Vehicle (R&SV)– Medical Vehicle (MV)
• Common Platform Subsystems/Components – Hybrid Hull Structure and Armor– Common Core Vetronics– Hybrid Electric Propulsion– Tracked Suspension– NBC/ECS– Crew Stations
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NLOS-C Alternatives Considered
105mm Tracked
105mm Wheeled 155mm Wheeled
155mm Tracked
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In-Hub Drive Wheeled Concept
•ARDEC 120mm XM36
Sprocket Drive Tracked Concept
Mount Assembly
Gun Assembly
Breech Ring & Block
Recoil Brake (2)
Recuperator (2)
MCS Alternatives Considered
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Active ProtectionSystem
7.62mm Coax
Mk 44 Cannon
Smoke dischargers
7.62mm Reload Access
30 mm reload access
Remote sight
In-Hub Drive Wheeled Concept
In-Hull Drive Wheeled Concept Sprocket Drive Tracked Concept
ICV Alternatives Considered
Common Lethality Suite
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NLOS-M Alternatives Considered
Dual-Tube, Auto Zone/Fuze/Resupply/Gun Loading
Single-Tube, Manual Zone/Fuze/Resupply, Semi-Auto Gun Loading
Multiple options considered, including…
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In-Hub Wheeled Concept
Sprocket Drive Tracked Concept
C2V Alternatives Considered
Crew and Passenger Arrangements
OFW Accommodations
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In-Hub Wheeled Concept
Sprocket Drive Tracked ConceptCommon Tracked Platform
R&SV Alternatives Considered
Crew and Passenger Arrangements
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MV-Evacuation
MV-Treatment
Leading MV Concepts
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MGV Common Platform Hull Structure/Armor
MISSION MODULE (Includes common recipes and interfaces)
MISSION MODULE (Includes common recipes and interfaces)
COMMON LOWER HULLMetallic Construction with SiC Ceramic Armor with Belly Plate for Mine Protection
COMMON LOWER HULLMetallic Construction with SiC Ceramic Armor with Belly Plate for Mine Protection
COMMON UPPER FRONT HULLMetallic Construction with Silicon Carbide Ceramic Armor
COMMON UPPER FRONT HULLMetallic Construction with Silicon Carbide Ceramic Armor
COMMON ADD-ON ARMOR (not shown): Auto-cannon and AT Mine Kit
COMMON ADD-ON ARMOR (not shown): Auto-cannon and AT Mine Kit
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Core Vetronics Components Power Distribution (Power Flex Implementation)
Branch Load Controllers
Grid Switch
Grid Switch
Extender Flex Power Bus
Flex Power Bus
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Propulsion Power Architecture
EnergyDissipater
Engine
Inverter
TractionMotor
GearReduction
TractionMotor
Inverter
550 - 650 VDC Propulsion Power Bus
28V / 48VVehicleLoads
ExternalLoads
110 VAC220 VAC
BatteryPack
(330-430VDC)
DC/DCConverter
GearReduction
Inverter
CoolingFan(s)
Inverter
Generator
BrakingControl
DC/DCConverter
Inverter(s)
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MGV Common Hybrid Electric Propulsion System
23 kW-hr / 150 kW Batterieswith crew-removable sub-modules
400 kW Engine with Generator
Drive motor, reduction gearing and mechanical backup brakes/ steering integrated into final drive assembly
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Lightweight Suspension Concept
Composite Drive Sprocket
Remote Track Tensioner
Squeeze Cast Roadwheel
Modular Suspension Unit
Band Track
Composite Idler
• Adjustable attitude / height control• Active damping• Can accommodate different technologies• Externally mounted
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MGV Common NBC/ECS
NBC/ECS airflow / heat exchanger synergy with electric drive cooling system
P/TSA System or advanced carbon filters with re-circulation to reduce power, weight and space claim
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MGV Common Crew Stations
Side-by–side Crew Stations allow for sharing of displays and controls
Potential Commonality with Other Crew Stations
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WING DISPLAY
AIR DUCT
CREW DISPLAYS
DRIVING CAMERAS
A BAGS
FIRST AID KIT
TOOL BAGWATER CONTAINER
AFES SENSORS
AFES BOTTLE
DISCRETE CONTROL PANEL
WING DISPLAY
SLEEPING BAGS
SEATS
VIDEO ROUTER
RIURIU
Physical Arrangement of Common Crew Stations
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Summary
• Collaborative effort between UDLP and GDLS with LSI (Boeing/SAIC) and Army oversight
• Work in process• Final system and subsystem selections yet to be made• Milestone B decision May 14• System Requirements Review set for July
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