Improved Procedure for Loading the M198 Towed Howitzer Aboard a C130 Cargo Plane.

Abstract

The original procedure for on and off loading the M198 howitzer aboard a C130 cargo plane was determined to be time consuming and logistically unacceptable. This report details the reconfiguration of the howitzer from wide to narrow tires and the development of an improved jacking system and front bumper pintle assembly to improve air transportability. Keywords: Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System (LAPES) rails.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA167623

Entities

People

  • Albert G. Ebner

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Airlift Operations
  • Airplanes
  • Artillery
  • Engineering
  • Geometry
  • Guns
  • Howitzers
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Mounting Brackets
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation

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