830504 Advanced Integrated Propulsion Systems (AIPS) for Future Rfflain Battle Tank (MBT) Herbert H. Dobbs and Paul C. Glance US Army Tank Automotive Command International Congress & Exposition Detroit, Michigan February 28 - March 4, 1983 Downloaded from SAE International by University Of Newcastle, Thursday, August 09, 2018The appearance of the code at the bottom of the first page of this paper Indicates SAE's consent that copies of the paper may be made for personal or internal use, or for the personal or internal use of specific clients. This consent is given on the con­ dition, however, that the copier pay the stated per article copy fee through the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc., Operations Center, 21 Congress St., Salem, MA 01970 for copying beyond that permitted by Sections 107 or 108 of the U.S. Copyright Law. This consent does not extend to other kinds of copying such as copying for general distribution, for advertising or promotional purposes, for creating new collec­ tive works, or for resale. Papers published prior to 1978 may also be copied at a per paper fee of $2.50 under the above stated conditions. SAE routinely stocks printed papers for a period of three years following date of publication. Direct your orders to SAE Order Department. To obtain quantity reprint rates, permission to reprint a technical paper or per­ mission to use copyrighted SAE publications in other works, contact the SAE Publica­ tions Division. ISSN 0148-7191 Copyright 1933 Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. Downloaded from SAE International by University Of Newcastle, Thursday, August 09, 2018830504 Advanced Integrated Propulsion Systems (AIPS) for Future Main Battle Tank (MBT) Herbert H. Dobbs and Paul C. Glance US Army Tank Automotive Command ABSTRACT In August of 1982, the US Army Tank- Automotive Command (TACOM), initiated the first phase of the Advanced Integrated Propulsion System (AIPS) program by awarding six design analysis contracts. The AIPS program is aimed at competitively developing and producing a power package for application to the future heavy combat vehicle weight class. This paper reviews the purpose, schedule, target goals, and acquisition strategy of the AIPS program. The AIPS development differs from past programs in several ways. Technically, the engine, transmission and other subsystems will be designed and developed together as a totally integrated propulsion system. With regard to management of the program, the Government is examining acquisition strategies with the intent of insuring competition throughout all phases (research, development, and production) and achieving the simultaneous qualification of two production sources. The final acquisition strategy has yet to be determined. 1. INTRODUCTION This paper describes the purpose, integrated system development, and discusses the potential acquisition strategy of the newly initiated US Army Tank-Automotive Command (TACOM) development program aimed at competitively developing and producing a state-of-the-art power package for future heavy combat vehicles circa the year 2000. This program is called the "Advanced Integrated Propulsion System" program and is referred to by the acronym "AIPS" throughout this paper. The objectives of the AIPS program are to analyze the various possible technical approaches available for meeting the program's goals, develop the most promising of these, and then select the best propulsion system for application to the heavy combat vehicle weight class (i.e., 40 ton class and heavier). The AIPS strategy differs from past development programs in that the engine, transmission, and accessories will be developed together as a totally integrated propulsion system while also considering signatures, human factors, and Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Durability (RAM-D) goals. This approach is expected to provide better system optimization than c