WINTER ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL TEST, 1963, OF 105MM HOWITZER, SELF-PROPELLED, XM104

The XM104 is a self-propelled, full-tracked, 105mm howitzer. It is capable of being transported by HC-1B Helicopter or assault aircraft and delivery by airdrop. The vehicle carries a four-man crew and is designed to provide closein artillery support. The chassis is of riveted aluminum constructio wi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: BROOKS,WAHNER
Other Authors: YUMA TEST STATION FORT WAINWRIGHT ALASKA
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1962
Subjects:
*HOWITZERS
EXHAUST GASES
FAILURE(MECHANICS)
HEATERS
INSTRUMENTATION
POLAR REGIONS
STARTING
STORAGE
TEST METHODS
TOXICITY
M-104 HOWITZERS(105-MM)
Arctic
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/AD0293199
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=AD0293199
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Summary:The XM104 is a self-propelled, full-tracked, 105mm howitzer. It is capable of being transported by HC-1B Helicopter or assault aircraft and delivery by airdrop. The vehicle carries a four-man crew and is designed to provide closein artillery support. The chassis is of riveted aluminum constructio with no superstructure and with an independently mounted gun at the rear of the chassis. A mechanical operated spade, mounted at the rear of he vehicle, and set of hydraulic suspension lock-outs anchour the vehicle during firing. During this reporting period, the initial mechanical inspec ion, stowage tests, and break-in es1 were conducted. Toxic fumes, breaking tests, cold start, nd warm-up tests were also commenced. (Author)

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