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To: Cannoneer No. 4; af_vet_rr; ALOHA RONNIE; American in Israel; American Soldier; archy; ...
I am wondering if the Abrams could be re-engined with a modern diesel. The turbine is an incredible engine, and packaged with its gearing is a beautiful unit, but very very expensive.

Since the turbine's development, some fantastic things have happened with diesel tech, which might make a look at repowering with diesel a competitive option(?)Comments please.

20 posted on 11/23/2003 7:00:29 AM PST by Kenny Bunk
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To: Kenny Bunk
Top speed would be an issue for slugging around a 70-ton vehicle with a diesel.
23 posted on 11/23/2003 7:05:43 AM PST by sauropod ("Better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt")
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To: Kenny Bunk
Diesel Tank Engines
24 posted on 11/23/2003 7:07:18 AM PST by Cannoneer No. 4 (CHAIRBORNE Death From Behind)
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To: Kenny Bunk
A Future Abrams Tank
26 posted on 11/23/2003 7:14:19 AM PST by Cannoneer No. 4 (CHAIRBORNE Death From Behind)
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