HIMARS Resupply Vehicle and Trailer TP-94-01 Transportability Testing Procedures
Abstract
The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), Validation Engineering Division (SJMAC-DEV), was tasked by the Precision Fire Rocket and Missile System Project Management Office, Huntsville, Alabama, to conduct transportability testing using the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Resupply Vehicle (RSV) and Resupply Trailer (RST) when loaded with Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) rocket pods. Loading procedures specified in AMC Drawing 19-48-8152 were used as a guideline. The testing was conducted in accordance with TP-94-01, Revision 1, July 2003 'Transportability Testing Procedures.' The HIMARS Resupply Vehicle and Resupply Trailer were tested in accordance with TP-94-01, Revision 1, July 2002. The primary area of concern was with the lateral movement of the pods during current and previous testing. The results of the movement were that the straps loosened during rail impact testing. The brackets 'shoes' are laterally too far apart. Therefore, we recommend that the lateral distance between the 'shoes' be reduced. Also, the RSV and RST are currently equipped with 8-D handles each. During testing the forward most and rearward most rings on each side were used. Therefore, we recommend that four D handles, the second handles in from each corner, be eliminated. Therefore, the HIMARS RSV and RST, as tested, are satisfactory to transport ammunition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA416755
Entities
People
- Jerry W. Beaver
- Philip W. Barickman
Organizations
- Defense Ammunition Center