Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX, has secured a noteworthy contract worth $24 million. This contract entails the production and supply of electric generators along with containers to the United States Army Anniston Depot. The objective is to provide vital support for the U.S. Army's Abrams M1A2 Main Battle Tank.

This engagement falls under the purview of the Army's System Enhanced Package version 3 (SEPv3) initiative, aimed at enhancing the performance and prolonging the service life of the M1A2. The cutting-edge generator developed by Collins delivers an impressive 50 percent increase in onboard power compared to the tank's previous system, all within the same spatial constraints. This advancement significantly bolsters the tank's reliability and survivability.

Russell Andrey, the program manager for Collins Aerospace, emphasized the strategic incorporation of electric power across diverse domains, from commercial aerospace to military platforms. Notably, Collins has already furnished 800 electric generators in support of the SEPv3 program, which offer critical power, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance capabilities on the field.

The augmented power output of the electric generator plays a pivotal role in boosting the M1A2's survivability. It facilitates the integration of advanced systems, including laser warning receivers and radio jamming functionalities. The generator's design leverages advanced magnetics and active load management to consistently provide 100 percent rated power across the entire operating range of the M1A2. Moreover, its state-of-the-art architecture incorporates advanced generator control and communication features, amplifying its digital capabilities.

Notably, the generators engineered by Collins Aerospace are designed to seamlessly fit within the same confines as the legacy system. This achievement is accomplished without necessitating substantial alterations to the vehicle or its pre-existing electric systems architecture.

Source:prnewswire.com