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Avenger may refer to one who seeks revenge.The Avenger, a hero from the pulp novels of the 1940's who had also appeared in modern comic books.If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.This page was last modified 05:42, 16 December 2007.All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.Introduced as a 1995 model year vehicle the Dodge Avenger was a rebodied Mitsubishi Eclipse.This model was discontinued after the 2000 model year.In 2005 rumours started to spread that the Avenger name would be returning to the Dodge lineup though this time it would be replacing the Dodge Stratus, the coupe version of which replaced the Avenger in 2001.The Dodge Avenger Concept from the 2003 North American International Auto Show
The Dodge Avenger (JS) sedan released in 2007 for the 2008 model year.Talbot Avenger), produced by Rootes Group while that company was owned by the Chrysler Corporation.Interestingly this model was actually marketed in South Africa as "Dodge Avenger".The Avenger, along with the similar Chrysler Sebring coupe, were built by Diamond Star Motors (DSM), a joint venture between Chrysler Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors, on a stretched version of the Mitsubishi Eclipse platform.This joint venture between the two ended in 1995.Avengers and Sebring coupes built from 1995 to 1996 both have DSM markings in their engine compartments.Changes
Very subtle changes were made to the Avenger over the years.In 2000, the V6 and automatic transmission combo was made standard on all Avengers, and ABS was made an "option" for SE models.SE
A "Sport Appearance Package" could be added on to Base model cars.Timeline
1994: A 1994 Dodge NASCAR IROC Dodge Avenger sports coupe replaced the Dodge Daytona, which had been used since 1990.Fog lamps and ABS are also optional on the ES.ES Coupes wore new seat fabric.TTs made), the 3000GT continues.New front and rear fascias are added.The V6 is also made standard for the ES, as well as rear disc brakes.Last year for the Avenger.ABS an option on ES models.ES coupes now came with standard leather upholstery, keyless remote entry, and a power driver's seat.In 2000 the Avenger was discontinued, and replaced by the Dodge Stratus coupe for 2001.The Avenger has returned for 2008 as a sedan to replace the aging Dodge Stratus, whose coupe version had replaced the original Avenger in 2001.For the new cars, the GS platform is stretched in size and known as the JS.The base engine in the SE and SXT trim levels is the 2."World Engine", a joint venture between DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi and Hyundai.Additional engines include an optional 2.V6 in the SXT and a standard 3.The new Avenger is expected to be sold worldwide."World Engine", as well as a 2.As a 2008 model, the Dodge Avenger came to showrooms in February 2007.The Avenger replaced the Charger as Dodge's car in NASCAR in 2007 for Car of Tomorrow races.Save Mart 350 at the Infineon Raceway.It has been launched in Europe and will be sold in Britain, filling a gap in the Chrysler range that was left by the Neon's demise four years earlier.Trims
The Avenger is currently one of only a handful of midsized automobiles for sale in Canada and the US available with AWD and a 6spd transmission.Cyl DOHC 16V Dual VVT 4 spd automatic
SXT: 2.This page was last modified 09:02, 27 December 2007.Avenger Low Level Air Defense System, USA
The Avenger Air Defence System, built by Boeing, forms an important element in the US Army's Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) architecture, which includes C2I, radars, platforms and missiles.Avenger turret with Stinger missiles is mounted on a 4x4 HMMWV."Avenger turret with Stinger missiles is mounted on a 4x4 HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle), but can also operate in a standalone configuration or mounted on a variety of military vehicles.In 1992, the US Army signed a contract for a further 679 vehicles, bringing total Avenger production to 1,004 units, of which around 800 are in service.In June 2006, Boeing was awarded a Foreign Military Sales contract for an additional 25 Avenger units for Egypt.Deliveries are to begin in early 2008 and conclude by September 2008.Boeing has developed the Laser Avenger, which has a 1kW laser mounted on the Avenger vehicle, in addition to the missile system and machine gun.The Laser Avenger is designed to be effective against Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and unexploded ordnance (UXO).In September 2007, Boeing successfully carried out test firings of the system.The Avenger system is fielded worldwide with the US Army, US Marine Corps and Army National Guard.It was first deployed in 1991 to support NATO troops during Operation Desert Storm and has also been fielded in Bosnia and South Korea.In September 2002, Avenger vehicles took part in the Open Skies II military exercise.April 2003, where, as well as providing air defence, they also contributed to ground security.In April 2005, eight Avenger vehicles in service in Iraq were modified for the ground security role.Cue upgrade kit has been developed to permit the existing link between the US Army FAAD (Forward Area Air Defense) Command and Control system to automatically slew the Avenger turret, placing the target in the gunner's field of view."Avenger carries eight Raytheon Stinger short range air defence missiles in two launch pods."GPS navigation system from Smiths Aerospace, ADEPT30 video trackers from Octec, handheld terminal unit and remote control unit upgrade.First test firings of the upgrade, which gives Beyond Visual Range Engagement (BVRE) capability for the Stinger missile, took place in April 2001.Avenger carries eight Raytheon Stinger short range air defence missiles in two launch pods mounted either side of the turret.The Block I missile has a new roll frequency sensor and an improved processor.Avenger is equipped with a .M3P automatic machine gun to cover the missile dead zone and engage ground targets.Missile seeker activate and uncage and fire permit indications are projected on the sight glass.Avenger FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared).The FLIR sensor is fitted to the left launch beam and is boresighted to the aiming point of the missile pod.The Avenger Control Electronics (ACE) unit, produced by General Dynamics, Burlington, Vermont, is the Avenger main computer.The ACE is located beneath the console in the gunner's station.An Automatic Video Tracker (AVT), produced by DBA, Melbourne, Florida, is located under the gunner's console, with its tracking box on the FLIR display.The autotracker locks on to the target and provides a tracking signal to the ACE for control of the turret in elevation and azimuth.The Remote Control Unit (RCU), also produced by General Dynamics, displays the same data available to the gunner, including the FLIR monitor display.It enables the crew to conduct engagements from remote positions up to 50m from the fire unit.Avenger carries eight Stinger missiles in two launch pods.Around 800 Avenger air defence systems are in service with the US Army.The Avenger air defence system.The Avenger air defence system firing a Stinger missile.Avenger allows for easy maintainability.The interior is a refinement of the current Dodge themes.The 2008 Dodge Avenger was available in U.According to stylist Ryan Nagode, part of the reason for the resemblance to the Dodge Charger is the desire to sell the Avenger in Europe; they wanted the Avenger to have clearly American styling when sold abroad.Ryan noted that he was looking for a sinister, aggressive appearance, and was most strongly influenced by his sunglasses; the grille wraps all the way around the front of the car to the headlamps, providing a full graphic of the front end.As for the headlights, Ryan tried to move the elements up to tuck the lights under the grille, and the linear lights beneath the dual headlamps both added to the height and improved the overall look.Unlike typical Chrysler headlamps, the Dodge Avenger clearly shows both of the dual lamps.That means any Avenger should be easy to differentiate from the front.The Avenger rides on a 108.Luggage volume in the trunk is a competitive 13.Three engine options power the 2008 Dodge Avengers sold in the United States: the new standard 2.EPA standards), and 30 mpg on the highway (32 mpg based on 2007 EPA standards).The Dodge Avenger SXT features an available Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) 2.EPA standards) and 27 mpg on the highway (30 mpg based on 2007 EPA standards).They also have an optional 2.Dodge Avenger vs Chrysler Sebring, and other shared components
According to Automotive News, the Avenger and Sebring are identical under the styling; the suspension settings are even the same on the base and midrange models!Many parts are shared among vehicles on the two platforms, and a high level of flexibility has been engineered into the assembly process.If demand is strong, the Chrysler group can assemble the Sebring and Avenger at its Belvidere plant.Conversely, Chrysler can assemble the Caliber and its Jeep siblings in the Sterling Heights plant.Aerodynamics
We asked about aerodynamics, and Ryan said they had put a lot of time and effort into it, especially as the Avenger is four inches taller and 1.The corner shapes in front and rear were based on wind tunnels, as was the degree of grille lean.Though the recessed grille looks as though it would be a problem, they carefully placed gaps only where needed for the air intake (which comes from both the top and bottom portions), and Ryan assured me that it was not an aerodynamic issue.They worked carefully with the hood to overshadow other gaps, so that there would not be large, noticeable gaps and to reduce wind resistance.Dodge Avenger will compete in the largest, most competitive segment of the U.They want a vehicle that is affordable and matches their personality, something with a unique style that offers sporty performance, enhances their self image and is fun to drive.Production of the 2008 Dodge Avenger began in the fourth quarter of 2006 at the Sterling Heights (Mich.Dodge Avenger Models
With a starting U.The 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT model has a starting U.It includes standard ESP with Traction Control.Front and rear suspension crossmembers are isolated to the body to create a quiet ride, with less road noise vibration and harshness (NVH) than previous models.Power is transmitted to all four wheels, which helps prevent the front wheels from slipping.AWD system tells the ECC to start clamping and sends even more torque to the rear wheels to minimize slippage and get the vehicle moving.The ECC system also knows when to modulate the amount of power sent to the rear wheels.AWD electronic control module interfaces with ESP and Traction Control systems, allowing the ESP system to use the ECC to help gain control of the vehicle, reducing the amount of torque that the ECC transmits to the rear wheels.Structure
The 2008 Dodge Avenger features many advanced steel technologies that reduce weight and unwanted noise, while creating a safe, solid, stiff structure that provides excellent impact performance, a smooth ride and solid handling.Dodge Avenger also features very large sills, which make the body structure substantially stiffer than its predecessor in bend and torsion.Components joined with new structural adhesives improve stiffness and impact energy management compared with other joining methods such as spot welding and laser welding.Avenger more body stiffness, which contributes to its excellent ride quality, comfort and interior quietness.Stratus was considerably stiffer than the vehicles it replaced.The Avenger benefits from extensive use of pumpable and moldable sealers in the upper body to reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) characteristics.In addition to the navigation software and mapping, the hard drive can hold approximately 1,600 songs, which equals more than 100 hours of music.The system allows the Avenger driver to select from a menu of useful information.Dodge Avenger owners can personalize their settings, such as having the lights flash and horn honk when locking and unlocking the vehicle using Remote Keyless Entry.Avenger also offers ESP packaged with Brake Assist and Traction Control.This stability system helps the Avenger driver maintain stability and does everything within the limits of vehicle traction to keep Avenger on course.ESP system works in slick driving conditions, including wet, snowy, icy, sandy or gravel roads, as well as on hot, dry pavement where a thin layer of oil can form, causing the surface to be slick.ESP hydraulic module determines when the driver is making an emergency stop by measuring the rate at which the driver applies the brake.ESP system to apply maximum hydraulic pressure to the brakes, stopping the vehicle as quickly as the available traction will allow.Traction Control helps the Avenger maintain traction by applying the brakes, and in some cases, closing the throttle to minimize wheel spin during acceleration.Security Alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the turn signal lamps to deter vandalism and theft.Manufacturing and production
The Dodge Avenger is the third vehicle to be built on the assembly line at the Sterling Heights (Mich.Assembly Plant (SHAP), joining the Chrysler Sebring Sedan and Chrysler Sebring Convertible.Production of the Dodge Avenger follows an extensive retooling, which included multiple plant upgrades that improved quality, productivity and worker ergonomics.The plant enhancements have made the facility both more flexible and efficient.SHAP to overhaul the body shop and improve the paint shop and assembly areas, including installing new tooling and about 620 new welding and material handling robots.Each of these contributed favorably to the plant's overall productivity and efficiency efforts.If demand is strong, the Chrysler group can assemble the Sebring and Avenger at its Belvidere plant.Conversely, Chrysler can assemble the Caliber and its Jeep siblings in the Sterling Heights plant.World Engine (40TES automatic) or the 2.ESP stability control package will be available.Coupes by more than a 4:1 margin when sales data was still separated.RedRiderBob and Michigan_79 stopped the clock on a Chrysler presentation and found the Avenger!Dodge Avenger (replacing Dodge Stratus ?Europe car), and spy shots clearly show the new name is...Prior Dodge Stratus and Chrysler Sebring.Allpar covers all Chrysler and related vehicles* with vibrant forums, a registry, histories, repairs, racing, and more.Use the menus on top of the pages!Please read the terms of use!We are not responsible for the consequences of actions taken based on this site and make no guarantees regarding validity or applicability of information or advice.The Webmaster is not an expert.We hope you liked Allpar's Jeep, Plymouth, Chrysler, and Dodge car, truck, and minivan information.Heavy High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled
Vehicle (HMMWV).Forward Area Air Defense System, Avenger was deployed during Operation Desert Storm and in currently deployed in the Balkans.It
has a two man crew and can operate in day or night, clear or adverse weather
conditions.The system incorporates an operator's position with displays, fire control
electronics, and the Standard Vehicle Mounted Launcher (SVML).HMMWV chassis with an upgraded suspension and 200 amp alternator.The gunner has sufficient visibility out of the turret for visual target acquisition, tracking, and engagement.These sensors provide Avenger with a target acquisition capability in battlefield obscuration at night and in adverse
weather.Range data from the laser range finder is processed by the Avenger fire control system to provide a fire permit for missile and gun use.The turret drive control is operated by the gunner with a hand controller on which the missile and gun controls are placed.The firing sequence is entirely automated, including superelevation and lead, so that the gunner need merely push the fire button to initiate the fire sequence and immediately select and prepare the next missile for firing.These systems enable Avenger to accurately and rapidly launch missiles.When this capability is tied into the Marine air command and control system, Avenger can be configured to automatically slew to a target
that appears on the radar display.Until the gunner
responds to the cue, the gunner maintains complete control of the Avenger turret.If the gunner accepts a pointer, the turret automatically slews to the azimuth of the target.LRIP to Congress dated February 28, 1990.Avenger
was found to be operationally suitable with some limiting factors.Also, cab
openings and doors received new seals or gaskets to reduce the HCL gas levels.PPU was found to create an EMI problem with the
Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) and the Radar Control Unit Video.Fixes
have been explored as part of the contract restart.First production units have been accepted.PPU underwent environmental testing at RTTC, Huntsville.PPU environmental test which satisfies the data requirements
for the operational evaluators.Are there any safety problems with the ECU?Does the ECU degrade the
operational capabilities of the Avenger, for example, the range of the SINCGARS
radios?The health hazard assessment identified heat stress as a potential health hazard.Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP), significantly higher heat loads were observed.Actual firing missions for the AVENGER may last up to 12 hours, and the associated heat loads on the gunner and driver may be well in excess of acceptable levels.Avenger air defense units that will greatly increased their effectiveness beginning 1st Qtr FY00.Using STC, the Avenger will be able to accept digital early warning data and automatically slew the turret in both azimuth and elevation, centering the target in the gunner's field of view.Targeting data is provided by Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I).This improvement not only improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the Avenger, but also allows it to kill the broadening spectrum of 21st century threats, including CMs and UAVs.M3P machine gun with 200 12.Photo by Greg Witmer, Captain Video Productions.During its World War II lifespan, the Avenger design changed very little, and this allowed
it to be built in huge quantities.Mk I, and later designated Avenger Mk I) were also
used by the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm in both Atlantic and Pacific theaters.Royal New Zealand Air Force.Japanese fleet during the war, and its rugged simplicity made it highly
resistant to enemy air defenses.After the war, the Avenger continued to find niches in
naval aviation.Avenger under the Mutual Defense Assistance Program
(MDAP).Mk V, and were used in the ASW role until the introduction of the
Fairey Gannet in 1955.Avengers were also exported under MDAP to
France, Japan, Canada, and the Netherlands.Unbelievably, some Avengers continued earning
their keep until more than sixty years after their debut.Many more have found their way into the caring hands of collectors and
warbird museums.Hoof's Warbirds: Avenger (PC
simulation page, but contains interesting performance data.Paperback, 160 pages
Published September 2001 by Tempus Publishing, Ltd.Avenger, including photos, drawings, and
flying stories.All text and photos Copyright 2007 The
Doublestar Group, unless otherwise noted. |
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