Fmc Corporation

United Defense LP

Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p.

Paul D Eckstedt

David N Anderson

Robert W Caton

Thomas W Whitmire

A military vehicle with a turbine engine mounted on an outer rear corner of the vehicle, with the engine being installed in a vertical orientation in order to save critical space. The vehicle is provided with access hatches which enable operators to easily work on the engine and related power generation components. The positioning of the engine allows the crew of the vehicle to be shielded from the heat, noise, and exhaust of the engine. The rear positioning of the engine also provides improved survivability of the engine, as well as a reduced heat signature for the vehicle. Finally, the unique engine placement provides easy access for maintenance and removal of components or component modules.

Rear mounted engine design with improved maintenance access for a military vehicle

Military vehicle

A remote pop-up weapon system utilizes an elevating deck and a rotating gun base to allow the weapon(s) to be positioned in locations that are preferred over the locations available for traditional weapon systems. The use of the elevating deck allows the weapon station to 'see' over buildings, trees, hills, and the like. This allows the crew of the vehicle, including the operators of the weapon system, to fully utilize available shielding or cover while remotely firing the weapons mounted on the elevating deck.

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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Paul D Eckstedt