IFVL Fighting Vehicle Light Characteristics*

General

Weight, max GVW available payload	40,000 lb (18,140 kg) 17,100 lb (7,750 kg)
Ground pressure	9.59 psi (.67 kg/cm2)
Fuel tank capacity	130 gallons (492 liters)

Performance

Speed on land	41 mi/h (66 km/h)
Acceleration, 0-20 mph                     0-30 mph	7.1 sec 16.7 sec
Cruising range	300 miles (483 km)
Turning radius	Pivot to infinite
Slope	60%
Side Slope	40%
Trench crossing	86 in (218 cm)
Vertical wall climbing	36 in (91 cm)
Gross hp-to-weight ratio	20.0 hp/ton

Engine

Make and model	Detroit Diesel 6V53TIA electronically controlled
Displacement	318 in.3 (5.2 liter)
Fuel	Diesel
Gross horsepower	400 hp @ 2800 rpm
Peak torque	836 ft lbs @ 1600 rpm

Transmission, Automatic

Make and model	Allison X200-4B
Type	Hydrokinetic
Steering	Hydrostatic
Brake type	Multiple wet plate

Running Gear

Suspension type	Torsion bar
Road Wheels	6 pr. per side 24 in. diam. (62 cm)
Track Type	T150E1
Number of shoes	75 left; 76 right
Track pitch	6 in. (15.2 cm)
Track width	15 in. (38 cm)
Shock absorbers	4 per side
Total roadwheel travel	15.3 in. (38.9 cm)

Electrical System

Generator
Amperes	200
Volts, dc	28
Batteries	4, type 6TL, 120 Ah 12-volt each
Optional generators	300 or 400 amp

Turret (One-Man)

Armament	Bushmaster 25mm cannon; M240 C, 7.62mm, MG
Traverse	360 degrees continuous
Elevation  25mm cannon and 7.62mm MG  Targeting enclosure	+60 deg to -10 deg +30 deg too -20 deg
Slew rate, maximum  Elevation and traverse	60 deg/sec
Tracking rate; minimum	0.05 mil/sec
Stabilization system	Electric
Ring gear, pitch diameter	40 in. (101.6 cm)

Ammunition                                   ready/stowed            

25mm	200/600
7.62mm (M240C)	230/3600

Fire Extinguishers

Fixed	CO2 - 5 lb (2.3 kg) for engine compartment
Portable	CO2 - 5 lb (2.3 kg)
Automatic Fire Suppression System (optional)	Engine compartment and/or crew compartment

Armor Protection

Basic hull	5083 Aluminum
Optional armor packages	14.5mm ballistic 30mm ballistic Chemical energy weapons Mine protection

Other options
Swim kit
Firing ports
Air conditioning
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical protection
Communication//Navigation packages
Driver's vision enhancers

* All characteristics at max GVW

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