Test and Evaluation of Prototype M-16 Weapons Container.

Abstract

A polyethylene container has been designed which is economical and lightweight. The container is designed to protect, transport, store, inventory and issue twelve M-16 rifles with slings and clips under worldwide climatic conditions and under war and peacetime operational environments. The following maintainability design features are incorporated into the container to enhance support and minimize maintenance: interchangeability of cover section; replacement of cover section with shallow lid; no special tools or hardware; positive positioning of cover section; hardware treated for corrosion prevention; continuous length seal; locking capability within each section; attachment of tamperproof seal on container exterior; visibility fo serial numbers; easy removal of any weapon. THe container will be primarily maintained at field level.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 1985
Accession Number
ADA163121

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  • Chii C. Hwang

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
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  • Vibration

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