Improved Procedure for Loading the M198 Towed Howitzer Aboard a C130 Cargo Plane.

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Abstract:

The original procedure for on and off loading the M198 howitzer aboard a C130 cargo plane was determined to be time consuming and logistically unacceptable. This report details the reconfiguration of the howitzer from wide to narrow tires and the development of an improved jacking system and front bumper pintle assembly to improve air transportability. Keywords Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System LAPES rails.

Author(s):
Ebner, Albert G.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER DOVER NJ FIRE SUPPORT ARMAMENT CENTER
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept. Sep 80-Dec 84,
Pagination:
0079

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARFSD-TR-86002
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIR TRANSPORTABLE EQUIPMENT, LOADING(HANDLING), RAILS, JET TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT, TIRES, AIR TRANSPORTATION, HOWITZERS, CARGO PARACHUTES, TOWED AIRCRAFT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Gliders and Parachutes, Guns
Keyword(s):
M 198 howitzers, C 130 aircraft, LAPES(Low Altitude Parachutes Extraction System)
Report Date:
1986 Apr 01