Transportation Test of Fast Pallet with Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and Projectile Loads

Abstract

The 'Fast Pallet' was tested for shipment of Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and future delivery of Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). The 'Fast Pallet' is being considered for more economical handling and transportation of ammunition in the Pacific. Two 'Fast Pallet' load distribution and configurations were tested in a standard International Standards Organization (ISO) container. The first pallet load consisted of four MLRS pods, restrained with 3-inch-wide web strapping. The second load consisted of 42 each pallets of 155mm projectiles to simulate the gross carrying capacity of the containerized unit. Both test loads were subjected to rail impact test, hazard course, panic stops, washboard course, and Shipboard Transportation Simulator (STS) tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA236147

Entities

People

  • A. C. Mcintosh Jr.

Organizations

  • Defense Ammunition Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Classification
  • Containers
  • Impact Tests
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System
  • Munitions
  • Payload
  • Projectiles
  • Rail Transportation
  • Security
  • Short Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Simulators
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Transportation
  • Weight

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Missile Defense Systems.