KNDS commissioned Thales to supply programmable and scalable high-power solid-state power distribution boards (SSPDB) for the Leopard 2A8 main battle tank. These SSPDBs developed by Thales are intended to “provide overcurrent and short-circuit protection and enable intelligent electrical energy management for protected vehicles”, according to the company.
The order was preceded by a trial phase lasting several months, during which the two companies developed an SSPDB solution that meets the energy management requirements of the Leopard 2A8. The main focus was on the size, weight and performance of the high-power SSPDB. With a rated output of up to 160 amps per channel and integrated current, temperature and voltage measurement, the SSPDBs prevent overcurrent and short circuits. https://militaeraktuell.at/im-visier-neu-im-waffenschrank/ In addition, pre-programmed operating profiles or real-time selections can be used to enable efficient energy management in different situations. The first units have already been integrated in recent weeks. According to the contract, Thales will build and deliver hundreds of SSPDBs by 2027. Martin Bernhardsgrütter, Country Director at Thales Switzerland, commented on the order: “Thales has more than 20 years of experience and is a global leader in the development and manufacture of propulsion systems for protected vehicles. We are proud to have been awarded this contract by KNDS and are confident that this strong partnership will continue.”
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