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Document ID:   MIL-C-81585       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Cradles, Weapon, Shipping and Storage, MK 12, MK 13, Mk 14, MK 15, MK 16 and MK 18
Scope:  This specification covers Mk 12, Mk 13, Mk 14, Mk 15, Mk 16 and Mk 18 Weapon Cradles, for shipping and storage of completely assembled weapons (less the removable aerodynamic control surfaces). The cradles are designed in multiple-round configurations (see 6.1).
Status:  Inactive Document Date:  22-MAY-2025      
  Next Review Due:  20-MAY-2035
8140 Doc Category:   Detail Specification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  OS  Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)  
  Preparing Activity: AS  Naval Air Systems Command
Coordination:  Limited  
Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command  

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageNotice 3 - ValidationA22-MAY-202511.9 KB
Document ImageNotice 2 - InactivationA06-AUG-2015188.7 KB
Document ImageNotice 1 - ValidationA29-OCT-1991113.1 KB
Document ImageBase Document A31-OCT-196921855.5 KB

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