- AGT-1500
The AGT-1500 turbine engine is the main powerplant of the
M1 Abrams series of tanks. The engine was originally made by Lycoming and is now made byHoneywell . Its peak power is 1,500 hp (1,120 kW) and peak torque is 2,750 lb-ft (3,754 N-m). [http://www.honeywell.com/sites/aero/Turboprops3_CDF1BA7AE-8A37-9A78-EC1A-E00A4B74F3E9_H52422376-8368-1EC3-AA6D-83165D399CBF.htm AGT1500 page] , Honeywell.] The engine can use a variety of fuels, including jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.References
External links
* [http://www51.honeywell.com/aero/common/documents/myaerospacecatalog-documents/SurfaceSystems/AGT1500_Turbine_Technology.pdf AGT1500 Turbine Technology on Honeywell.com]
* [http://www.turbokart.com/about_agt1500.htm AGT-1500 on turbokart.com]
* [http://www.deagel.com/Ground-Vehicle-Engines/AGT1500_a001257001.aspx AGT1500 page on deagel.com]
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