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MIL-HDBK-785       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Design of Towed Artillery Weapon Systems Scope:  The purpose of this handbook is to present and illustrate design methods for towed artillery systems and their components. Towed systems are artillery weapons transported by prime movers that are separate from the artillery weapon. Towed artillery systems are capable of emplacement, delivery of fire, and displacement by a field artillery crew. The towed artillery weapon system consists of 1. Ammunitions 2. Tube and breech 3. Recoil mechanism 4. Carriage structures 5. Mechanisms allowing for elevation, traverse, and emplacement 6. Fire control equipment. Status:  Inactive Document Date:  09-MAR-2023         Next Review Due:  06-MAR-2033 FSC/Area:  10GP Doc Category:   Department of Defense Handbook

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

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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