Testing of Redesigned GAU-8/A ALS Ammunition Containers.

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Abstract:

On 27 and 28 June 1979 the Air Force Packaging Evaluation Agency conducted rough handling tests on three container designs for the GAU-8A 30 mm ammunition. These tests were conducted at the request of ASDYXA with data to be used in certification procedures. All three container designs successfully passed each test performed. Author

Author(s):
Edwards, Daryl A.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE PACKAGING EVALUATION AGENCY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jun-Jul 79,
Pagination:
0021

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PTPD-79-12
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*AMMUNITION CONTAINERS, ACCEPTANCE TESTS, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), DROP TESTS, SHIPPING CONTAINERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Containers and Packaging, Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
30 MM AMMUNITION, LPN AFPEA 79 P7 51
Report Date:
1979 Jul 01