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1. ICV BMP-2 is the main Combat Vehicle held by the Mechanised Infantry units of Indian Army. This ICV is fitted with UTD-20 engine of Russian Origin, which has been indigenized. The UTD-20 engine is the original engine of ICV BMP-1 and has also been used for ICV BMP-2/2K even though the BMP-2/2K is more than 1000 Kgs heavier than the ICV BMP-1. The UTD-20 engine has a power output of 285(±15) Horse Power and is considered to be inadequate for the BMP-2/2K as it, affects :-
(a) Cross country mobility.
(b) Floatation and gradient negotiating capability.
(c) Inability to take any add – ons.
2. It is imperative, that, the existing UTD-20 engine be replaced with new power pack with min 360HP engine including running gear and suspensions thereby
offering greater mobility to the ICV BMP-2/2K. To ensure better mobility, acceleration and gradability there is a need to fit new power pack with min 360 horse
power engine on ICV BMP-2/2K.


Q4. Can the suspension sys maint the existing grnd clearance of 420mm with addl weight of 2 tons on the ICV (Present Weight being 14.2 Tons)?

Q5. Is the New Power Pack capable of operating in an ambient temperature range from -10°C to ± 45°C ?
Q6. Is the life expectancy of power pack 8000 Kms/800hrs ?

Q9. Is the New Power Pack able to operate at an altitude of 14000 feet with adequate power to negotiate obsts ?

Q20. Does the new power pack with min 360hp engine have the following MTBF and
MTTR :-
(a) MTBF - Min 600 hours for base repairs.
(b) MTTR - 6 man hours to replace.