I mentioned in the
LAV-75; Stingray; M8 AGS thread that the M8 contains drive train elements from both the M113 and the Bradley.
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Originally Posted by Targan
The suspension and track system (of the M8) contains elements from the M113A3, the M2 Bradley and some M8-specific components. The hydromechanical transmission is from the Bradley but the engine, the 6V-92TA 6 cylinder Detroit Diesel, has 65% parts commonality with the 8V-92TA 8 cylinder Detroit Diesel used in the M977 HEMTT truck. The Cadillac Gage Stingray and Stingray II light tanks actually use the M977 HEMTT's 8V-92TA engine as well.
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Seems like a similar situation with the Black Knight, although it uses a 300hp Caterpillar diesel engine rather than a Detroit Diesel. I bet that Black Knight's engine is also used in some other US military vehicles. Anyone have any guesses?