Design of Load Configurations for the M-4A High Speed Aerial Delivery Container XI. Load Configurations for Individual Combat Meals, Training Grenades (Inert), and Carbines and Ammunition
Abstract
An analysis was made of the loading configurations of three separate loads in the M-4A High Speed Aerial Delivery container. The loads were: (1) individual combat meals; (2) inert hand grenade; and (3) carbines and ammunition. Factors considered were resistance to damage, space utilization, ease of loading, and ease of distribution. Shock ratings were determined for the rations to predict the resistance of two load designs to the impact forces developed. The first load configuration of 144 intermediate cartons sustained impact forces at velocities up to 35 fps. The second load configuration of 108 intermediate cartons sustained impact forces at velocities up to 53 fps. A load configuration of six cases of inert hand grenades was dropped at an impact velocity of 35 fps. With the addition of cushioning material, the same load was dropped at 49.5 fps, but was not capable of withstanding the impact forces. A load consisting of five caliber 30 M-1 carbine and nine boxes of caliber 30 ammunition was dropped twice to obtain resulting impact velocities of 35 and 49.5 fps. No significant damage occurred.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0278585
Entities
People
- A. S. Young
- Edward H. Schembor