Modern drive systems for 21st century AFVs (I)
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New armored fighting vehicle implies implementing a certain number of choices amongst the various possible technological solutions in view of the operational and technical requirements in terms of payload, armament, mobility, protection and general configuration. The three key power line technical choices that AFVs designers must optimize for each specific design involve the positioning of the power pack, the number of axles and the transmission scheme.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 2004
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Infantry 8x8 AFVs: The reasons for a success
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Wheeled AFVs are the chosen vehicles for a variety of combat roles, including troops transport and armored reconnaissance. The widespread success of 8x8 AFVs, attributed to its strategic and tactical mobility performance combined with its significantly lower life-cycle and logistics support cost, is analyzed, and the characteristics and current programs for the Infantry 8x8 AFVs are described.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 2007
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