The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has successfully deployed a new range of rugged and portable power packs to improve refuelling capacity in Afghanistan.
The new heavy-duty powerpack (HDP) and medium-duty powerpacks (MDPs) have been designed, tested and manufactured by Vikoma International, under a £2m contract from the MoD’s prime and logistics contractor, KBR.
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The power packs deliver the hydraulic pressure needed to operate refuelling pumps for military aircraft and road vehicles in extreme weather conditions and harsh environments.
The HDP has a hydraulic output that is driven by a four-cylinder, turbo-charged and water-cooled diesel engine while MDP is driven by a three cylinder water cooled diesel.
The packs have a central lifting point and special filters on the air intakes to minimise sand and dust ingress.
The company is also developing a light-duty powerpack (LDP) to complement the medium and heavy-duty versions.
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