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M577 APU vs M1068 APU
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Posted: Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 04:12 AM UTC
Do these 2 APUs have the same overall dimensions ? I've planned to scratchbuild the M1068 APU using the M577 APU panels as a starting point. I have several TM drawings but I lack accurate dimensions of the M1068 APU

PS some close-up pics of both APUs would be welcome as well

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Posted: Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 12:04 PM UTC
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m1068.htm

this should help and give ya some more leads

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Posted: Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 09:01 PM UTC
Thanks, I knew this site, but I'm only looking for the Auxiliary Power Unit dimensions (5 kW diesel-powered generator) of the M1068. This APU replaces the one fitted to the M577 (4.2kW gasoline-powered generator)....

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Posted: Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 11:20 AM UTC
Yes, they are generally the same size. They occupy the same amount of space on the vehicle. I believe the 5kW on the M1068 is not as tall as a 4.2kW on the M577 though.
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Posted: Monday, September 06, 2004 - 03:16 AM UTC
Thanks for the reply Gino.You confirm what I've guessed. In the meanwhile I've found a pic showing a M 577 and a M 1068 side by side : the M 577 APU seems to be taller indeed...

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Posted: Monday, September 06, 2004 - 04:31 AM UTC
i believe this is what you wanted, sorry for the earlier error.....
http://www.farymann.de/english/applications/applications_apu.htm

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Posted: Monday, September 06, 2004 - 04:56 AM UTC

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sorry for the earlier error.....


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