New Indian Military Vehicle Comes with Allison Transmission Unit
Allison Transmission, the world-renowned provider of automatic transmission solutions, supplied the Allison X1100-5A3 unit for the military project in India. As a part of this project, the Indian company L&T has recently supplied the first batch of 51 K9 Vajra-T tracked self-propelled gun systems equipped with Allison Automatics to the Indian military forces before the agreed schedule. It is expected that the remaining part of the machines will be delivered by the end of this year.
X1100-5A3 Series
transmission
Allison’s X1100 Series is a cross-drive transmission
intended for either military or heavy-duty tracked vehicles. This sophisticated
gear shifting unit is a tangible embodiment of the Allison’s solid experience and
expertise accumulated thanks to the company’s long-time cooperation with the
military sector. Enhanced performance capacity and robustness of these automatics
under severe operating conditions allowed Allison to gain recognition in the
global military industry.
K9 Vajra-T
Powered by the 1,000 hp diesel engine, the K9
Vajra vehicle is operated by a five-man crew. Weighing about 50 tons, these
military vehicles can fire 47kg shells at 43-kilometre distant targets. It can
also turn around at zero radius. The reliability and enhanced maneuvering
capacities of the Allison X1100 unit is perfect for military applications that
must operate properly in roughest environments.
Allison has been closely collaborating with military companies all over the world since 1946. For companies specialized in manufacturing of military machinery, Allison offers an individual approach to each customer and a wide range of options for product customization. Moreover, the company has recently participated in the DefExpo expo in India, where the company’s representatives presented in more depth the advantages of Allison solutions for military vehicles. This international exhibition dedicated to the latest achievements in defense technologies.
