Develop Dual Purpose M42/MLRS Grenade/Fuze Assembly Capability.

Abstract

The Prove-Out test on Dual Purpose Grenade/Fuze (M42/46 and XM77) Assembly was conducted at Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant. The Prove-Out test was conducted August 17 through 19, 1982. On August 17, 1982 the first part of the test was conducted in XM77 Mode. Then, on the next day, (August 18, 1982) the machine was changed over to M42/M46 Mode, and on August 19, 1982 the remaining of the test was completed. The Machine on which this Prove-Out was conducted was an existing machine at LSAAP. The Machine was modified according to the scope of work, MMT Project 5804487, such that the machine will be able to assemble M42/46 as well as XM77 Grenades for MLRS.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 21, 1982
Accession Number
ADA120217

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