The Army Research Laboratory helped figure out 20 years ago a revolutionary way to increase transmission power in the Apache helicopter without increasing the transmission's size or weight. That innovation is split-torque face gear technology, and it's now inside the Improved Drive System of the new Apache Block III helicopter that will begin delivery in October 2011.
With split-torque face gear technology, helicopters can now have more power without becoming heavier or bigger. With increased power density, the helicopter's drive system now has advanced from a horsepower of 2,828 to 3,400, with growth potential, and the helicopter can fly longer, at higher altitudes carrying almost 200 pounds more weapons with a fuel tank -- thanks to, essentially, basic scientific research begun by ARL decades ago. (Produced March 14, 2012)
T'Jae Gibson, writer, director, producer
Larry Shank, videographer, editor
Brenah Srour, editor
| Date Taken: | 02.22.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 10.25.2013 09:12 |
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| VIRIN: | 131025-A-AB123-002 |
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