Cummins Diesels for Defense
Every Mission.
Cummins Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer and marketer of in-line and V-type diesel engines and is a major
supplier of diesel engines for defense purposes throughout the Free World. In every mission, from the European Theater of
Operations in WWII to peace-keeping missions, combat-ready Cummins diesels have served with distinction, earning the highest
commendations for durability, dependability and performance. That's why U.S. military services have specified over 250,000
Cummins diesel engines. And that's why you'll find Cummins engines in more and more militaries around the world.
Distinguished Service At Every Milestone.
Cummins technological milestones include over a half-century of distinguished service in vehicles for defense forces worldwide:
- Cummins Inc. was founded in 1919.
- The first diesel engine ran in the Indianapolis 500 in 1931.
- 1937 saw the first supercharged automotive diesel.
- In 1941 the U.S. Army ordered 5,000 H160 engines for transport trucks.
- M809 Series production began in 1970 with the NHC-250 - more than 70,000 were produced.
- M915 line-haul truck production started in 1978 with the NTC-400.
- In 1981 Bradley Fighting Vehicle production began with the VTA903-500.
- The United States Marine Corps AAVP7A1 upgrade began in 1982 with the VTA903-400.
- The M939A2 Tactical Truck Series began production in 1987 with the 6CTA8.3.
- In 1988 the V903-295 was introduced with the M9 Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE).
- The Bradley Fighting Vehicle upgrade program began in 1989 with the VTA903-600.
- In 1990 the Cummins 6BTA5.9-M2 passed the rigorous 1,000-hour Navy endurance test.
- United Kingdom Ministry of Defence started AS-90 production with the Cummins VTA903-660 in 1991.
- In 1993 Trak International selected the 6BT-152 for 6K Variable Reach Rough Terrain Forklift.
- In 1994 Cummins celebrated its 75th anniversary as a diesel manufacturer. The 6CTA8.3-M2 received MIL-E-24455 certification.
- The KTA19-M4 and the KTA38-M0/M1/M2 received MIL-E-24455 certification in 1997, and Trak International (OmniQuip) selected the 6B5.9-165 for ATLAS program.
- In 1998 the United States Marine Corps initiated upgrade of AAVP7A1 fleet with the V903-525.
- In 1999 Cummins combined new and remanufactured V903 assembly on one production line.
- In 2003 American Truck started production of 6x6 military supply trucks with ISM full-authority electronic engines.
After over eighty years of leadership, Cummins is poised to redefine the parameters of diesel engine technology to meet the
demands of the 21st century military. Every mission. Every time.
From Bulletin no: 4951293