Allison transmission announces partnership with the u.s. army’s tank-automotive & armaments command

Allison transmission announced partnership with the u.s. army’s tank-automotive & armaments command (tacom) to provide the allison x200-4a propulsion solution for the m113 armored personnel carrier family of vehicles. the upgraded allison x200 provides superior propulsion for the united states army’s tracked vehicles. the x200-4a is a cross-drive transmission featuring a hydraulic torque converter in combination with a range planetary package for propulsion, differential steering and integral hydraulic brakes. the m113 remains the army’s single largest armored vehicle fleet with nearly 5,000 vehicles across the active and reserve components. these vehicles provide armored brigades critical capability in medical, combat engineering, command and control, and indirect fire. allison transmission anticipates providing the army with more than 300 transmissions through 2021 to support the army’s mission of improving combat readiness. since, 1946, allison has partnered with the department of defense to develop propulsion solutions that deliver in the toughest conditions. for fleets that are developing new wheeled or tracked vehicles, allison can tailor a transmission specifically for that application. allison engineers and manufactures reliable and fully customizable propulsion solutions, so customers experience reduced downtime and increased ability to accomplish objectives.
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