WHAT DID YOU LEARN TODAY?
Posted June 27, 2006FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The M88A2 HERCULES is a 70-Ton armored behemoth. It’s 27 feet long, more than 10 feet high and has more than 1,000 horses under the hood. It can winch, hoist and tow up to its own weight.
The HERCULES is a full-tracked heavy recovery vehicle used to perform battlefield recovery missions, including rescuing Abrams tanks. Its functions can be performed on all types of terrain in all sorts of weather.
Even after years of research and development, there’s always an improvement or two that can be made. Military personnel relay their thoughts to the folks at BAE Systems, where about 90 percent of U.S. military track vehicles are manufactured.
As a mechanical engineering major, Jeremy Bolt is required to take three semesters of cooperative work experience. This fall, he completed his second semester with BAE Systems. Jeremy worked on several projects involving the HERCULES. One involved developing a new road wheel design, another making an engine deck for a new configuration, and a third had Jeremy in charge of testing a new prototype part.
What do you think are Jeremy’s job prospects after he receives his York College degree?
What Did You Learn Today?
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