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Accession Number:
AD0831612
Title:
Service Test of Lubricants for M14 and M16A1 Rifles Under Arctic Winter Conditions
Report Date:
1968-04-08
Abstract:
Arctic service test of lubricant MIL-L-46000A (LSA) and experimental lubricant A was conducted. The purpose of the test was to evaluate the lubricants when applied to weapons that were operated and maintained under arctic winter field conditions and to evaluate the performance of weapons operated without lubrication and with minimum maintenance under arctic winter conditions. After approval of the plan of test, another objective was added to the test, this being to compare the performance of the M16A1 rifle when using extruded grain (IMR) powder and ball powder ammunition under arctic winter conditions. Testing was conducted in ambient temperatures of 35 deg F to -58 deg F using soldiers representative of those who would normally use the lubricants.
Document Type:
Conference:
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Pages:
49
File Size:
3.43MB
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Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release
