The LVSR Rear Body Unit (RBU) Flatrack Analysis

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to discuss the results of the analysis used in developing a standard flatrack capability for the existing Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) Rear Body Unit (RBUs) while maintaining or improving the current capabilities. DDL Omni wanted to determine if it was feasible to take the capabilities of three RBU's (MKl5, MKl6, and MKl7) and mount them on a flatrack that could be picked up by the MKlBAl. This would eliminate four dedicated RBU's (if one considers replacing the MKl4 with the MKl8Al and a flatrack), while allowing the flexibility of one vehicle performing all of the LVS capabilities. DDL Omni evaluated the pros and cons of each flatrack designs, and provided cost comparisons for new designs versus the existing RBU's.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1997
Accession Number
ADA400944

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Containers
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Heavy Duty
  • Marine Corps
  • Recovery Vehicles
  • Resilience
  • Stainless Steel
  • Standards
  • Towing Vehicles
  • Transportation
  • Vehicles
  • Water Tanks
  • Worm Gears

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  • Military Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.