Fairbanks Morse Defense has a US Navy contract to provide an FM 175D high-speed diesel generator engine for integration into the DDG(X) land-based propulsion system test site.
In the creation of the next-generation destroyer, the engine will aid in risk mitigation initiatives. The US Navy’s next-generation huge surface combatant, the DDG(X), is currently in the design and feasibility stage, with building scheduled for 2032.
It will take the place of Flight II Ticonderoga-class cruisers and Flight I/II Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
In order to power cutting-edge sensors, high-energy systems, and improved propulsion, the vessel will employ an integrated power system that is anticipated to produce more than 75 megawatts (100,530 horsepower). The FM 175D, which was released in the US in 2023, is designed for uses that need a lot of power.
It is capable of producing electricity onboard as well as mechanical propulsion.
Its little size makes it ideal for integration into naval platforms that have stringent limitations on space, weight, and fuel consumption.
The FM 175D generator set has a power output range of 1,740 to 4,400 kilowatts (2,333 to 5,900 horsepower) and produces a maximum of 3.8 megawatts of electricity (5,096 horsepower).
It rotates at speeds between 1,800 and 2,000 rpm.
The engine has a cylinder bore of 175 mm (6.9 in) and is offered in 12-, 16-, or 20-cylinder configurations.
