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Company Owned By Indian-American To Develop Zero Pressure Tyre For U.S. Army
In 2006, Pentagon honoured Pannikottu and his group for designing an airless tyre for the Stryker armoured vehicle. This award was for exceptional performance that exemplifies the goal of bringing innovative technologies to the soldier.
The company has patents pending for the zero pressure tyre technology.
As for commercial applications of the zero pressure design for run-flat tyres, AEG is focusing its current efforts on the pick-up truck.
However, this technology eventually could be used on all- terrain vehicles, as well as mining and construction vehicles, the media release said.
Though military vehicles outfitted with "run-flat" tyres are supposed to travel at least 30mph for 30 miles (the minimum DOD requirement), field performance of current run-flat tyres hit by roadside bombs were reported to be much lower than this minimum requirement.
The new AEG Zero Pressure Tyre will withstand a minimum of 50 mph speeds for 300 miles once it's punctured based on results from Phase I completed studies in 2011, the statement said.
"This level of load carrying capability and survivability surprised even me," says Jon Gerhardt, one of the designers.
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Source: PTI
