auxiliary power unit

device on a vehicle that provides energy for functions other than propulsion
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auxiliary power unit

Summary

auxiliary power unit has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • auxiliary power unit is a type of engine-generator[2].
  • auxiliary power unit is a type of vehicle component[3].
  • auxiliary power unit is used for auxiliary power[4].
  • auxiliary power unit's Commons category is recorded as Auxiliary power units[5].
  • auxiliary power unit comprises turbo generator[6].
  • auxiliary power unit comprises combustion engine[7].
  • auxiliary power unit comprises gas turbine[8].
  • auxiliary power unit's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Auxiliary power units[9].
  • auxiliary power unit's Commons gallery is recorded as Auxiliary power unit[10].
  • auxiliary power unit's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'APU'}[11].
  • auxiliary power unit's different from is recorded as AMD Accelerated Processing Unit[12].
  • auxiliary power unit's different from is recorded as accelerated processing unit[13].

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Definition and Type

Recorded subclass of include engine-generator[2] and vehicle component[3].

Use and Application

auxiliary power unit is used for auxiliary power[4]. Components include turbo generator[6]; combustion engine[7], an engine class[14]; and gas turbine[8].

Why It Matters

auxiliary power unit has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [14] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 NJF4r
    Has part(s) turbo generator, combustion engine, gas turbine
    Has parts
    Has use auxiliary power
    + 5 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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