New Launch21 Nov 2024, 09:20 pm
Aartech Solonics, Sudarshan Chakra Corps & IIT Mumbai Develop Revolutionary Power Module for AFVs & Guns
AI Summary
Aartech Solonics Limited, in collaboration with Sudarshan Chakra Corps (EME) and IIT Mumbai, has successfully developed the Adaptive Alternate Power Module (AAPM)—a revolutionary indigenous innovation for Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) and Guns, including the K9 Vajra. This technology is designed to provide regulated DC power to tanks and guns based on desired load, eliminating the need to switch on the main engine. This breakthrough extends engine life, reduces fuel consumption, and enhances operational efficiency in extreme conditions.
Key Highlights
- Engine Life Saver: Supplies power without running the main engine, preserving up to 20% of engine life typically consumed during gun-firing operations.
- Wide Temperature Range: Operates seamlessly from +60°C to -30°C, making it ideal for both the scorching deserts and the freezing Himalayan heights.
- Indigenous and Validated: Jointly developed and tested by Aartech Solonics and the Indian Army, and validated by IIT Mumbai.
- Patent Filed: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) have been filed under Patent Application No. E-2/1858/2024/MUM.
- Significant step towards Atma Nirbhar Bharat, showcasing the power of coordinated efforts between the armed forces and the Indian industry.