Hydraulic Subsystems for the TGM

Question 1

Hydraulic Actuators

Answer 1

Each gun has 2 hydraulic actuators, one for azimuth and one for elevation. The 105mm has 2 elevation actuators

Question 2

Azimuth and Elevation Manifolds (H-Model)

Answer 2

Are used to control movement of the gun mounts.

Question 3

Manual Drive Assembly (U-Model)

Answer 3

The interface to the AC hydraulic system. Allows for connecting the gydraulic actuators to the AC hydraulic system for the necessary movement of the guns.

Question 4

Isolation Valves

Answer 4

Each gun on H & U models have isolation valves to manually control the flow of dyraulic fluid to each gun in case of a leak.

Question 5

Manual Hand Pump Assembly (H-Model)
Hand Crank (U-Model)

Answer 5

Enables the gun to be rotated in either direction manually. The assembly consists of 1 pump for elevation movements, one pump for azimuth movements, and a 3 way position selector valve (Off, Azimuth, Elevation)