RK 304

RK 304

RK 304

Product catalog summary
Overview: The RK 304S is a four-speed transmission system designed for 60-ton class tracked vehicles such as howitzers and main battle tanks. It features a T-configuration and a two-radii steer system, making it suitable for both new developments and retrofits. The system is water-cooled and supports a power range of 600 to 1,050 kW.
Specifications:
  • Dimensions: 1,610 x 770 x 940 mm
  • Maximum Engine Power: 1,030 kW (1,380 HP)
  • Transmission Weight (Dry): 2,300 kg
  • Power Shift Transmission: 4 speeds forward and reverse
  • Overall Ratio Mechanical: 4.8
  • Stall Torque Ratio: 2.5
Technical Characteristics:
  • Selectable direction of output shaft rotation (forward/reverse)
  • Front or rear vehicle installation
  • Powerpack design with manual and fully automatic power shifting
  • Mechanical emergency gear shift system
  • Torque converter with automatic lock-up clutch
  • Two-radii superimposed steering system
  • Hydrodynamic/mechanical dual circuit integrated brake system
  • Primary side retarder for sustained braking action
  • Service and parking brake
  • Power-take-off capability
  • Engine start by towing
Reference Vehicles: The transmission is used in various main battle tanks including the ARJUN (India), M60 Upgrade (Turkey), M48 (Germany), and CENTURION (Switzerland).
Contact Information: RENK Aktiengesellschaft, Gögginger Straße 73, D-86159 Augsburg. Phone: +49 (821) 57 00-557, Fax: +49 (821) 57 00-595, Email: [email protected], Website: www.renk.biz
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Transmission for tracked vehicles > The RK 304S is a T-configuration four speed transmission for howitzers and mainbattle tanks incorporating two radii steer system. It is water cooled and equally suitable for new developments and retrofits. RENK RK 304Sfor 60t class tracked vehicles Power Range 600 - 1,050 kW Dimensions (AxBxC)1,610 x 770 x 940 mmMaximum engine power1,030 kW (1,380 HP)Vehicle weight, typical60t classPower shift transmission4 speed forward4 speed reverseOverall ratio mechanical4.8Stall torque ratio2.5Transmission weight (dry)2,300 kg Brake systemintegrated, high performance > C B A size="-1">

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