Artillery Towing Lightweight Auxiliary System (ATLAS).

Abstract

The report summarizes results of an exploratory development program to generate the Artillery Towing Lightweight Auxiliary System (ATLAS) concept. The concept was designed to enhance the effective deployment of towed artillery systems in the forward battle areas, especially the XM198 155mm HOwitzer and other equipment in this category. The lightweight ATLAS is helicopter transportable and is capable of supplying auxiliary power such as electricity, compressed air and hydraulics for associated equipment support. The ATLAS also provides essential logistic support by carrying a limited supply of all required ammunition components. Front whell drive and steer is provided when the ATLAS is in the solo mode. The ATLAS can pivot steer about the center of its drive axle, when coupled to the howitzer, thereby traversing the weapon about its firing base. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0782996

Entities

People

  • Walter E. Pape

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air
  • Ammunition
  • Ammunition Components
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Compressed Air
  • Control Systems
  • Deployment
  • Electricity
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Helicopters
  • Howitzers
  • Hydraulics
  • Lightweight
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Support Equipment

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Missile Defense Systems.