M198 Howitzer Auxiliary Mover Demonstration.

Abstract

This report documents a limited operational test to determine the feasibility of the J. I. Case MC4000 rough terrain forklift as a candidate auxiliary mover for the M198 howitzer. The tests were performed using a standard MC4000 forklift fitted with an experimental pintle. The tests were conducted at Fort Bragg, NC, simulating typical landing zone terrain. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA080054

Entities

People

  • Joseph Monolo

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Howitzers
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Research
  • Mobility
  • Munitions
  • Muzzle Brakes
  • Standards
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Traction
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

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