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GE Aviation was recently selected by General Dynamics Land Systems
to supply electronic power systems technology on the U.S. Army's M1A2
Abrams main battle tank. The two-year contract is worth more than $7
Million, with GE providing three upgraded power supplies per tank.
"Our power supply technology has made us a leading designer and
manufacturer of customized power systems for the military," said Dr.
John Ferrie, President of Systems for GE Aviation. "The M1A2 system
delivers maximum power in a package that weighs less and is more
compact than its predecessors, while providing the rugged reliability
critical to field operations."
The compact, modular power supply utilizes the latest technology
to eliminate all internal wiring, leading to higher field reliability
and lower production costs for the MIA2 tank. The system is being
designed and manufactured at GE's facility in Long Island, New York.
Deliveries will begin this year.
This work is performed through the Systems division of GE
Aviation, formerly Smiths Aerospace.
About the M1A2
The Army is upgrading approximately 1,000 older M1 tanks to the
M1A2 configuration. The upgrades include significantly reduced
ballistic vulnerability; adding dual, redundant harness components and
data buses; and distributing electrical power systems so that all of
the tank's power controls are not in one place.
GE Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric Company
(NYSE:GE), is a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet
engines and components, as well as integrated digital, electric power
and mechanical systems for aircraft. GE Aviation also has a global
service network to support these offerings. For more information,
visit us at www.ge.com/aviation.
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