Summary of M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) Leakage Testing.

Abstract

This report summarizes three sets of M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) leakage data which were acquired from Aerophysics Company, Donaldson Company, and Research Division, Chemical Systems Laboratory. The average leakage value for the M113A1 APC is 458 cu ft/min at 1.5-inches water gage. Six leakage reduction measures are suggested that have a potential of reducing the M113A1 APC leakage value to 110 cu ft/min at 1.5-inches water gage. Areas where leakage reduction is possible include the commander's turret ring, scupper valve, air ventilator control, air inlet valve, hatches/doors, and bilge pump discharge line.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA081006

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  • John M. Ferriter

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  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

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