MIL-DTL-62073H(AT)
3.5.6.4 Tie-down provisions. The trailer shall be equipped with tie-down provisions
in accordance with MIL-STD-209 (see 4.6.3.o).
3.5.6.5 Rail transport. Rail transportability will include the trailer coupled to the
prime mover and with a payload equivalent to that of an empty trailer on TOFC (see 4.6.3.p).
3.5.6.6 Rail impact testing. The rail transport subjects the trailer to severe longitudinal
forces. The MIL-STD-810 rail impact test shall be used to validate the structural integrity of
the item and the adequacy of the trailer provisions and procedures. Any item that passes the
impact test shall be capable of rail transport without damage to the trailer or tie-downs (see
4.6.3.q).
3.5.6.7 Fixed wing air transport. The trailer shall be air transportable by C-130
aircraft and be capable of being externally slung from a CH-47 helicopter and delivered in a
single lift while fully assembled (see 4.6.3.r).
3.5.7 Performance. The trailer shall meet performance requirements 3.5.7.1 through
3.8 of this specification when equipped as specified herein, serviced with standard products (see
3.6.1) and loaded and coupled to prime mover specified in Table II. The trailer, serviced and
equipped for existing climatic conditions, shall operate as specified without special equipment
(see 4.6.3.1).
TABLE II. Prime mover, payloads, and speeds.
Payload [pounds (kg)] 1/ 2/
Speed [mph (km/h)] 3/ 4/
Prime
Gravel
Trailer
mover
Highway
Cross-country Highway roads
Cross-country
M795
5/
8000 (3629) 8,000
50 (81)
35 (56) 15 (24)
M796A1
5/
8000
8,000
50
35
15
M979
5/ or
10,000
10,000
50
35
15
M113
(4536)
M1061A1
5/
10,000
10,000
50
35
15
M1073
5/ or M88 15,000
15,000
50
35
15
(6804)
Notes:
1/ Reliability testing shall be conducted with mission payload; ( however, if such
payload is not available, loads cited herein shall be applied.)
2/ kg = kilogram
3 mph = miles per hour
4/ km/h = kilometers per hour
5/ 5-ton series truck
Payload, towing speeds, and trailing ability.
3.5.7.1
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