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Australian Army Reveals Hybrid Electric Bushmaster Development

posted by janrinok on Tuesday August 23 2022, @09:08AM   Printer-friendly
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Australian Army reveals electric Bushmaster development - Asian Military Review:

The Australian Army has unveiled a prototype of a new hybrid electric-powered Bushmaster 4×4 protected mobility vehicle at the Chief of Army Symposium 2022 that was from 9-11 August in Adelaide.

The symposium includes the Army Innovation Day, Army Future Forum, Army Robotics Exposition and the Army Quantum Technology Challenge, bringing together industry, academia and the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

[...] the prototype vehicle, called the electric Protected Military Vehicle (ePMV), is a key part of the Australian Army's modernisation effort.

The prototype ePMV features a series hybrid propulsion system that comprises a diesel engine that produces up to 400 kW of continuous power for vehicle electronics and mission systems, as well as charge batteries that enable the vehicle to operate for up to 24-36 hours on 'silent watch' or travel distances of 200-300 km. In contrast, a conventionally powered Bushmaster vehicle offers an unrefuelled range of up to 800 km.

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  • (Score: 3, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday August 23 2022, @10:35AM (3 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday August 23 2022, @10:35AM (#1268090)

    Can they win against the emus and cane toads?

    • (Score: 1, Touché) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday August 23 2022, @12:50PM (1 child)

      by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday August 23 2022, @12:50PM (#1268100)

      Don't call it a war [wikipedia.org], it was a "special military operation"!

      • (Score: 2) by Freeman on Tuesday August 23 2022, @02:14PM

        by Freeman (732) Subscriber Badge on Tuesday August 23 2022, @02:14PM (#1268109) Journal

        The original poster just asked, if they could win. They didn't refer to it as a war. One assumes that one generally wants to win even, if it's just a "special military operation".

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        Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee"

    • (Score: 2) by turgid on Wednesday August 24 2022, @07:17PM

      by turgid (4318) Subscriber Badge on Wednesday August 24 2022, @07:17PM (#1268271) Journal

      It's the didgeridoos you've got to worry about. What's the resonant frequency of the crew compartment? And what happens if you poke your head out the hatch and some one whacks you over the head with one?

  • (Score: 3, Informative) by MostCynical on Tuesday August 23 2022, @11:04AM (1 child)

    by MostCynical (2589) on Tuesday August 23 2022, @11:04AM (#1268091) Journal

    Current Bushmaster design: [army.gov.au]

    The Bushmaster is built to carry and sustain a nine man infantry section, with room for one more passenger. It is fully air-conditioned and can sustain itself for a period of up to three days.

    Engine: Caterpillar 3126E
    Operational range: 800 kilometres
    Maximum speed: Over 100 kilometres per hour
    Armament: Gun ring for 5.56 millimetre and 7.62 millimetre machine guns
    Mine and improvised explosive device protection

    The Bushmaster uses an armoured v-shaped hull to protect its passengers from landmines and other explosive devices. The sloped sides on the bottom of the hull act to deflect blast upward away from the vehicle.

    The vehicle's welded one-piece shell is designed to protect troops against all small arms fire. Windows also carry similar ballistic protection. The Bushmaster's fuel and hydraulic tanks are positioned outside the crew's compartment to protect troops from possible fires. There is also a protected emergency fuel tank so the vehicle won't be left stranded.

    Over 1000 PMV-Ms are being delivered to the Army and Air Force.

    Seven variants of the Bushmaster have been purchased: troop, command, mortar, assault pioneer, direct fire weapon, ambulance and air defence. A new general maintenance variant is being created by modifying the assault pioneer variant and an electronic warfare variant is also being developed.

    It seems only range has been impacted by the hybrid power.

    --
    "I guess once you start doubting, there's no end to it." -Batou, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

    • (Score: 3, Informative) by deimtee on Tuesday August 23 2022, @08:52PM

      by deimtee (3272) on Tuesday August 23 2022, @08:52PM (#1268164) Journal

      The prototype ePMV features a series hybrid propulsion system that comprises a diesel engine that produces up to 400 kW of continuous power for vehicle electronics and mission systems, as well as charge batteries that enable the vehicle to operate for up to 24-36 hours on ‘silent watch’ or travel distances of 200-300 km.

      200-300 km on just battery, plus whatever it can get on the diesel it also carries. It's quite possible that range has been extended rather than reduced.

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      No problem is insoluble, but at Ksp = 2.943×10−25 Mercury Sulphide comes close.

  • (Score: 2) by Username on Tuesday August 23 2022, @12:42PM (1 child)

    by Username (4557) on Tuesday August 23 2022, @12:42PM (#1268097)

    When i looked at hybrids they were usually gas powered cars that had a complete drive chain from the gas engine with a battery powered electric motor you charged separately or by brake that assisted.

    Are there any vehicles with direct diesel/gas generators with a solely electric drive out there?

  • (Score: 3, Funny) by r1348 on Tuesday August 23 2022, @06:51PM

    by r1348 (5988) on Tuesday August 23 2022, @06:51PM (#1268151)

    I thought it was a 70's pornstar monicker.

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