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Composite structural armor for combat vehicle applicationsSeveral projects that have demonstrated the advantages of using thick composite armor technology for structural applications in armored combat vehicles are discussed. The first involved composite cargo doors for the Marine Corps LVTP-7 amphibious landing vehicle. Another was a demonstration composite turret that offered a weight reduction of 15.5 percent. The advantages of this composite armor compared to metallic armors used for combat vehicle hull and turret applications are reduced weight at equal ballistic protection; reduced back armor spall; excellent corrosion resistance; reduced production costs by parts consolidation; and inherent thermal and acoustic insulative properties. Based on the encouraging results of these past programs, the Demonstration Composite Hull Program was started in September 1986. To demonstrate this composite armor technology, the Army's newest infantry fighting vehicle, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV), was selected as a model. A composite infantry fighting vehicle, designated the CIFV for this program, has been designed and fabricated and is currently undergoing a 6000 mile field endurance test. The CIFV demonstration vehicle uses the BFV engine, transmission, suspension, track and other equipment.
Document ID
19920023271
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Haskell, William E., III
(Army Materials Technology Lab. Watertown, MA, United States)
Alesi, A. L.
(Army Materials Technology Lab. Watertown, MA, United States)
Parsons, G. R.
(Army Materials Technology Lab. Watertown, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center, Eighth DOD(NASA)FAA Conference on Fibrous Composites in Structural Design, Part 1
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Accession Number
92N32515
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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