Engineering Test of Utilization Procedures for 155mm M203A1 Propelling Charges

Abstract

Unitization procedures for shipping 155MM M230A1 propelling charges were tested and evaluated. The methods and results of MIL-STD-1660 testing of the unitization procedure are contained within this report. As a result of the MIL-STD-1660 tests, the Evaluation Division is recommending that this unitization procedure be approved for Army wide use in storing and shipping 155MM M203A1 propelling charges. Methods used for testing included drop tests, stacking, impact tests and shock tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA236168

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  • Quinn Hartman

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  • Defense Ammunition Center

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  • Ammunition
  • Classification
  • Design Criteria
  • Drop Tests
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Impact Tests
  • Munitions
  • Pallets
  • Propelling Charges
  • Security
  • Shipping
  • Shock Tests
  • Simulators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Transportation

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