Box, Wooden for 105MM Howitzer Ammunition in a Fiber Container, M105A3, United Nations (UN) Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Test

Abstract

The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), Validation Engineering Division (SOSAC-DEV), was tasked by the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) to conduct a UN POP Test for box, wooden for 105 mm Howitzer ammunition In a fiber container, M105A3. Six test sample boxes were used in the tests. No significant flaws were found. As a result of the performance of the containers during testing, the box, wooden for 105 mm Howitzer ammunition in a fiber container, M105A3 is recommended for USA-wide use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA399266

Entities

Organizations

  • Defense Ammunition Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pressure
  • Ammunition
  • Composite Materials
  • Containers
  • Cushioning
  • Drop Tests
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Howitzers
  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Instructions
  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • Test Methods
  • United Nations
  • Validation

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  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials