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To add to the discussion - the M1 Abrams tank uses a turbine. I don't know how that's linked up to the tracks though.
by Scene_Cast2 3y ago
To add to the discussion - the M1 Abrams tank uses a turbine. I don't know how that's linked up to the tracks though.
- efitz 3y agoFormer M1 Abrams crewman (19K). It has an automatic transmission.
- shagie 3y agoI recently stumbled into a couple of YouTube videos on turret design for tanks. * What actually IS an “Oscillating” turret? https://youtu.be/46k7uhPHpLY https://youtu.be/46k7uhPHpLY * What happened to Rear-Mounted Turrets? https://youtu.be/g5DOf2eZW3Y https://youtu.be/g5DOf2eZW3Y At 4:24 in the rear mounted turret video it touches on the aspects of modern transmission.
- ithkuil 3y agoInterestingly, that engine has good power to weight ratio, has a better noise profile (higher pitched noise, that doesn't transmit far, albeit louder locally), can operate with a variety of fuels, and can handle arctic conditions. The downside is that it consumes 50% more fuel than a comparable diesel engine.
- mr_toad 3y agoThe turboshaft is linked to reduction gearing. I’m not sure how it’s linked to the sprocket that drives the tracks but it’s probably a chain, like on a motorcycle.