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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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