CHECK TEST OF COVER, MAINTENANCE, FRAME SUPPORTED TRACKED AND WHEELED VEHICLES, T61-9
Abstract
The test item i the Cover, Maintenance, Frme Supported, Tracked and Wheeled Vehicles, T61-9, designed to correct faults disclosed in test of the T59-8 maintenance cover and frame assembly. It consists of the following components: cover carrying cover; cotton duck cover; frame cover; frame assembly to support the cover; and wood and metal pins for guying the cover in various types of soil. The frame assembly consists of 2 telescopic magnesium tubing A-frame and 1 telescopic magnesium tubing ridgepole. The frame was designed to permit adjustment in width and height from 5-1/2 to 10 feet. US Army Armor Board conclues that modifications to correct previously reported deficencies and shortcomings are satisfactory. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 02, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0263687