FNSS Unveils Groundbreaking Hybrid Power Pack at IDEF 2023!
The KAPLAN HYBRID Vehicle showcased for the inaugural time by FNSS at the IDEF 2023 International Defense Industry Exhibition.
FNSS achieved a remarkable advancement in domains such as the homegrown design and development of next-generation drive systems, suspension frameworks, gear mechanisms, and powertrains in alignment with the evolution and adaptation of cutting-edge technologies for armored combat vehicles.
The HYBRID Power Group development initiative commenced at the FNSS R&D Centre in 2021. The assembly of the initial prototype vehicle has been finalized, while control software development and enhancement efforts are ongoing. The essential verification tests are scheduled to commence toward the close of 2023. Through this initiative, FNSS aspires to create a distinctive hybrid power pack solution that can be integrated into tracked platforms within its product portfolio, potentially extending to all tracked vehicle families requiring capability upgrades and lifecycle extensions.
With the Hybrid Power Group, another significant objective is to establish a dependable alternative solution for tracked vehicle transmissions. Engineered for tracked vehicles weighing up to 20 tons, this solution can be tailored to emerging tracked vehicle development programs as well as capability enhancement and lifecycle extension initiatives, contingent on user requirements. It is intended to be resized and utilized for tracked vehicles of varying tonnages in the imminent future.
Additionally, FNSS endeavors to acquire dominance in this sector through the newly developed hybrid (diesel-electric) tracked vehicle propulsion system, featuring silent operations, prolonged stealth tracking, and the capability to integrate next-generation weapon systems with substantial energy demands. All these advancements facilitate the vehicle’s use in combat and reconnaissance operations.
The HYBRID Power Pack delivers outstanding off-road capabilities for a tracked vehicle, boasting external transmissible power and enhanced fuel efficiency. Thanks to the electric motor that generates high torque at low speeds and the innovative hybrid propulsion system, the vehicle exhibits improved acceleration response compared to other tracked platforms. This is aimed at granting a vital advantage in combat scenarios, allowing for rapid adaptation to battlefield conditions.
While some sub-systems utilized in this initiative are crafted by FNSS engineers, the development of local substitutes for some imported components used in the prototype process is being pursued simultaneously for efficiency. One of the most crucial components slated for local production is the cross-drive gearbox, characterized by FNSS’s unique design. FNSS has positioned itself among the select companies with the technological prowess to devise such systems.
