Qualification Testing CNU-399/425 Fiberglass Maverick Missile Container

Abstract

The Air Force Packaging Evaluation Activity was requested to conduct qualification testing on the CNU-399E/425E fiberglass Maverick missile containers. The container was designed by Plastics Research Corp. of Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 and was fabricated by AC Inc., Huntsville AL 35810-7069. The containers are environmentally sealed with a humidity indicator, desiccant port, and a pressure relief valve. They are designed to protect one AGM-65A/B/C/D/E/F all-up-round Maverick missile during world-wide shipment, storage, and handling. The containers will also be used for one missile without the guidance unit and for one missile without the guidance unit and the hydraulic actuation system. The CNU-425/E is the Air Force version of the container. The CNU-399/E is the Navy version and differs from the CNU-425/E only in some external Navy-specific handling features. Results of the tests conducted on the containers were unacceptable. The containers did provide adequate mechanical protection, protecting the missile from severe shock, but environmental protection was marginal. The containers were unable to pass the leak test after the high temperature rough handling tests. Keywords: Air to surface missiles; Shipping containers; Storage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 09, 1988
Accession Number
ADA199320

Entities

People

  • Susan M. Hughey

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abrasion
  • Air Force
  • Construction
  • Containers
  • Desiccants
  • Drop Tests
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fiberglass
  • High Temperature
  • Impact Tests
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Relief Valves
  • Shock
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Visual Inspection

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  • Materials Science
  • Missile Defense Systems.