The United States/Federal Republic of Germany Main Battle Tank Program: A Pioneering Effort in International Development 680534
The United States and the Federal Republic of Germany have under joint development a new Main Battle Tank (MBT-70) which brings together for the first time several component improvements, some of which press the state-of-the-art, to yield advances in the track-laying combat vehicle field. The challenges of performing this task even on a unilateral basis would be classified as a major accomplishment.
This joint program started “right at the beginning” which involved formulization of joint military characteristics, managerial and technical operating procedures, standards, and a glossary of equal or similar terms; all in addition to concepts, mock-ups, detail design, hardware fabrication, and tests.
The degree of planning and cooperation required had never before been achieved. The new vehicle which evolved, the technical management aspects, and the new mobility and firepower features -- all represent significant achievements.
Citation: Tuttle, C., Trapp, E., and Trestrail, C., "The United States/Federal Republic of Germany Main Battle Tank Program: A Pioneering Effort in International Development," SAE Technical Paper 680534, 1968, https://doi.org/10.4271/680534. Download Citation
Author(s):
Col. George A. Tuttle, Eugene W. Trapp, Calvin D. Trestrail
Affiliated:
Main Battle Tank Engineering Agency, U. S. Element Joint Engineering Agency, Allison Div., General Motors Corp.
Pages: 12
Event:
National West Coast Meeting
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Military vehicles and equipment
Developing countries
Fabrication
Planning / scheduling
Stamping
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Mobility
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