Test of Narrow Tires on M198 Towed Howitzer.

Abstract

This report is part of an overall study for an improved air loading procedure for the M198 howitzer, as applied to the C-130 aircraft. The intent of this study was to isolate and examine the effects imposed on the M198 system resulting from the replacement of the present wide (16.5 X 19.5) tires with narrower (10:00 - 20G) tires over various terrains for limited distances. The value of this study lies in the understanding and knowledge gained about pneumatic tires and how their inflation pressures and widths affect weapons handling and road shock absorption. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA171282

Entities

People

  • Charles Widmer

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pressure
  • Aircrafts
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Guns
  • Howitzers
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Munitions
  • Performance Tests
  • Resilience
  • Standards
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Vehicles

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