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nondirectional mud and snow tread design and shall withstand the extreme environment
temperatures as specified in 3.8 (see 4.6.1.7).
3.5.6.2 Inner tubes. Inner tubes shall be of the heavy duty type and shall be of the proper
size for tire furnished. Tire flaps shall be provided in accordance with Tire and Rim Association
recommendations (see 4.6.1.7).
3.5.7 Air, hydraulic lines, and fittings. Air, hydraulic lines, and fittings shall be free
from leaks and mounted in such a manner to prevent damage during vehicle operating conditions
(see 4.6.1.8).
3.5.8 Water tank construction. The water tank shall be fabricated in accordance with the
applicable drawings and specifications. The water tank shall have a useable capacity of not less
than 400 gallons (gal). The water tank shall be free from leakage during all conditions of trailer
operations (see 4.6.1.9).
3.5.9 Tank fittings, piping and faucets. The water tank fittings, piping and faucet
hardware shall be equivalent to the hardware offered by manufacturer on similar commercial
truck or trailer mounted water tank vehicles. The tank fittings, piping and faucet hardware shall
be free from leakage during all conditions of trailer operation (see 4.6.1.10).
3.5.10 Tank insulation. There shall be no voids in the tank insulation (see 4.6.1.11).
3.5.11 Reflectors. The rear of the trailer shall be equipped with reflectors in accordance
with SAE J594 (see 4.6.1.25).
3.5.12 Repair/spare parts interchangeability. All trailer repair/spare parts listed in the
M149A2 maintenance manuals shall be used by the current manufacturer and shall be assigned
the same military part numbers.
3.6 Performance. The trailer shall meet the performance requirements of this
specification when equipped as specified herein, loaded with rated payload, serviced with
products specified in table I, and towed by a tactical cargo truck, 2-1/2 ton, 6x6, carrying rated
payloads (see 4.6.1.12).
3.6.1 Highway operation. The trailer shall provide satisfactory operation over relatively
smooth, hard-surfaced roads when loaded with 400 gallons (gal) (1514 liters (L)) of water, at a
sustained speed of 50 miles per hour (mph) (80.5 km/h) (see 4.6.1.12).
3.6.2 Cross-country operation. The trailer shall provide satisfactory operation over
unimproved roads, open, rolling, or hilly terrains when loaded with 400 gal (1514 L) of water at
a sustained speed of 20 mph (32.2 km/h) (see 4.6.1.12).
3.6.3 Longitudinal grades. The trailer, when loaded with 400 gal (1514 L) of water,
shall follow a towing vehicle at a sustained speed of 20 mph (32.2 km/h) without sliding,
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