Designation:

8V92TA

Info
Manufacturer: Detroit Diesel Corp. (DDC)  
Product type: Engine and Systems  
Name: Diesel engine  

The 8V-92TA at 550 hp powers the Cadillac Gage Stingray light tank which has been sold to Thailand. The 8V-92TA automotive engine powers the US Army HEMTT (8 x 8), US Marine Corps LVS (8x8) trucks and M1070 (10 x 10) Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) and Palletized Loading System (PLS) trucks for the US Army. In addition it powers tanks, fire trucks, crash/fire/ rescue vehicles and boats.

One of the more recent production applications of the Detroit Diesel 8V-71 TTA engine rated at 650 hp is the Israeli Achzarit Mk 1, heavy infantry fighting vehicle. The Achzarit Mk 2 is powered by the Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA diesel rated at 850 hp. An illustration of the Achzarit appears in the entry for the Israel Military Industries CL-3030 instantaneous self-screen system for combat vehicles. See Smoke dischargers, grenades and decoys.

Specifications:
Property Value
Engine power output (h.p.)
500

Included in:
Product Amount
CRUSADER RSM XM2003 (Ammunition resupply vehicle)
1
Jaguar (Main battle tank)
1
PLS (Truck)
1
Stingray (Light tank)
1
Stingray II (Light tank)
1



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