Fairbanks Morse Defense has been awarded a US Navy contract to provide an FM 175D high-speed diesel generator engine for incorporation into the DDG(X) land-based propulsion system test facility.
In the creation of the next-generation destroyer, the engine will aid in initiatives to reduce risk. The US Navy’s next-generation large surface combatant, the DDG(X), is currently undergoing design and feasibility studies, with construction expected to begin in 2032.
It will take the place of Flight II Ticonderoga-class cruisers and Flight I/II Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
To power advanced sensors, high-energy systems, and enhanced propulsion, the vessel will employ an Integrated Power System, which is anticipated to produce more than 75 megawatts (100,530 horsepower). The FM 175D, which was released in the United States in 2023, is designed for use in applications needing a high power density.
It can generate power on board as well as provide mechanical propulsion.
Its small size makes it ideal for installation on naval platforms that have significant space, weight, and fuel consumption limits.
With a power output range of 1,740 to 4,400 kilowatts (2,333 to 5,900 horsepower), the FM 175D generator set produces a maximum of 3.8 megawatts of power (5,096 horsepower).
At speeds between 1,800 and 2,000 revolutions per minute, it functions.
With a cylinder bore of 175 millimeters (6.9 inches), the engine may be configured with 12, 16, or 20 cylinders.
