EuroPowerPack


The EuroPowerPack is the combination of the MTU MT883 Ka-500/501 diesel engine delivering over 1100 kW shaft power with the ten-speed Renk HSWL 295TM automatic transmission for the use in heavy tracked vehicles like tanks.
Initially the version with the MT883 Ka-500 engine provided 1500 shaft horsepower, but in 2002 an improved version using the MT883 Ka-501 providing 1650hp was tested

Engine specifications

  • Engine: German MTU MT883 Ka-500/501 27-litre 90° V-block 12-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine
  • Bore x stroke: 144 mm x 140 mm
  • Aspiration: 2x single-stage turbocharged & air-to-liquid intercooled
  • Fuel system: Mechanical fuel line pump or Common rail /Common rail
  • Coolant capacity: 110 L
  • Lubrication: Dry sump
  • Lubricant capacity: 80 L
  • Engine length: 1,488 mm
  • Engine width: 972 mm
  • Engine height: 742 mm
  • Dry weight : 1,800 kg
  • Power: 1,500 hp /1,630 hp @ 2,700 rpm Rated 1min
  • Torque: 3,352 lb·ft /3,687 lb·ft @ 2,000 rpm

Transmission specifications

  • Transmission: German RENK HSWL 295TM - Ten Speed
  • Transmission length: 774 mm
  • Transmission width: 1,660 mm
  • Transmission height: 816 mm
  • Dry weight: 2,400 kg
  • Maximum Power: 1,600 hp

Uses

The EuroPowerPack is used in: