Test of Caterpillar, 50,000-Pound-Capacity, Rough-Terrain Container Handler (RTCH).

Abstract

The tests were conducted to determine the Caterpillar, 50,000-lb, Rough-Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) characteristics to enable MERADCOM to compare what is available on the commercial market with the requirements as specified in MIL-T-52843/GEN. The report describes the physical characteristics and the following tests: high speed, load placement, steering, service brake, travel speeds, drift, lifting and lowering speed, gradeability, static stability, dynamic stability, and noise level.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA077513

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  • Ashok S. Patil
  • George C. Manthey

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Civil Engineering
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