TM 55-2815-574-24
FIELD MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES
Diesel Engine
The diesel engine is an eight cylinder, water-cooled, turbocharged, aftercooled, two-cycle marine engine
delivering 600 hp at 2100 RPM. The engine provides power to the drivetrain which consists of an engine, marine
gear, transfer case, and pump-jet connected by driveshafts. Operator control at the engine is accomplished from
the operator's cab, with the exception of below deck emergency stop pushbuttons and emergency stop actuation
control of the fire suppression system.
Figure 1. Diesel Engine.