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Document ID:   MIL-DTL-70429       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Cannon, 120 Millimeter – M256
Scope:  This specification prescribes the detail requirements and identifies the verification procedures for the following item and its major sub-assemblies: Cannon, 120 mm: M256. The cannon consists of a tube, bore evacuator, and breech mechanism with optional Ammunition Data Link (ADL) capability.
Status:  Active Document Date:  04-NOV-2021      
  Next Review Due:  03-NOV-2026
1015 Doc Category:   Detail Specification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center  
  Preparing Activity: AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center
Coordination:  Limited  
Army Custodian:  AR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center  

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
lock Revision B D04-NOV-202120310.9 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 6 - ValidationA22-OCT-201311.9 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 5 - ValidationA20-DEC-200212.2 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 4 - InactivationA27-MAR-199812.5 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 3 - InactivationA27-FEB-199712.6 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 1 - CancellationA03-JUN-1996120.9 KB
lock Revision A Amendment 2 B28-DEC-1990261.8 KB
lock Revision A Amendment 1 B16-JAN-1990278.2 KB
lock Revision A B28-JUL-198727994.2 KB
lock Base Document B29-OCT-198425946.0 KB

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