LSS - APU
Life Support System integrated with Auxiliary Power Unit (LSS-APU) is a comprehensive solution, for military vehicles / platforms, providing all the functions as a LSS (i.e. CBRN System/CBRN Detection and HVAC) and additionally, when the main engine is off the APU Military:
- Allows LSS (HVAC/ECS & CBRN System/CBRN Detection) operation
- Provides power for batteries charging and onboard equipment operation
- Allows silent mode operation (low noise and thermal signature)
- Reduces the operational costs of the vehicle
LSS-APU with its APU Military is an optimal solution for special task vehicles such as;
- Command Post
- Medical Evacuation
- Surveillance
- Reconnaissance
- NBC/CBRN Reconnaissance & Decontamination
- Engineering Support
For logistic reasons LSS-APU solution usually consist of two major LRU's;
- LSS Box - Identical to the LSS installed on the regular IFV/APC of the relevant fleet
- APU Military Box - That is usually installed on the roof of the vehicle and consists of a Diesel Engine, secondary Compressor and Condenser
Some LSS-APU is provided as one integrated LRU.
Hundreds of Kinetics' LSS-APU are in service worldwide on wheeled & tracked special purpose vehicles.
