Air Defense

Like many military systems, the Patriot launcher system requires maximum power for only a fraction of the operating time. Nevertheless, gensets are designed for this maximum load. This leads to inefficient idle times with high fuel consumption, engine and exhaust system wear and tear, and high maintenance requirements. VINCORION’s hybrid genset for the Patriot is an innovative solution to this challenge.

The variable-speed diesel genset is designed for the typical and actual load profile and is backed up at peak loads by a power storage unit made of supercaps. The genset meets all MIL and system requirements and can be used as a plug-and-play solution in all Patriot systems worldwide, as a successful trial with the US Army over several months demonstrated.