Testing of Military Towbars

Abstract

This TOP describes accepted methods used to measure, analyze, and report the component and vehicle level testing of recovery towbars used for flat towing, and lift and tow operations. Procedures include performance and durability testing. Accelerated durability test methods are employed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 28, 2016
Accession Number
AD1017836

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Design Criteria
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Load Cells
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Nato
  • Performance Tests
  • Resilience
  • Safety Equipment
  • Standards
  • Strain Gages
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods
  • Tow Bars

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  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.