PLS Enhancements - User Survey Results

Abstract

The U.S. Army has recently completed testing of three competing models of a 16 1/2 ton capacity cargo vehicle called the Palletized Loading System (PLS). The PLS has a unique capability to upload and download flatbed from the vehicle to the ground and from the ground to the vehicle to the ground and from the ground to the vehicle by use of a hydraulic Load Handling System (LHS). The PLS is scheduled as a replacement vehicle for the 10 Ton HEMTT. The primary mission of the PLS is the resupply of ammunition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA232750

Entities

People

  • D. J. Shearin Sr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Ammunition
  • Ammunition Containers
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Containers
  • Contracts
  • Doctrine
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Fabrication
  • Forward Areas
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Munitions
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Systems Analysis and Design