Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of CNU-445/E and CNU-447/E Aluminum Maverick Missile Container

摘要

Aeronautical System Division, ASD/SDML, requested assistance from the Air Force Packing Evaluation Activity (AFPEA) to conduct certification and qualification testing on two new aluminum Maverick missile containers, the CNU-445/E and the CNU-447/E (see AFPEA Test Report 88-R-01). Part of the certification testing was the Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) testing on the container design. The CNU-445/E and CNU-447/E containers were designed and fabricated by AD/YNP, Eglin AFB< FL 32542-5000. The containers are environmentally sealed with a humidity indicator, desiccant port, and a pressure relief valve. Both containers are designed to protect one AGM-65A/B/C/D/E/F/G all-up-round Maverick missile during world-wide shipment, storage, and handling. The containers will also be used for one missile without the guidance unit and for one missile without the guidance unit and the hydraulic actuation system. The CNU-447/E is the Navy version and differs from the CNU-445/E only in some external Navy-specific handling features. The test plan used for the container was derived from United Nations (UN) Standard (Ref. ICAD 4.3), UN Transport of Dangerous Goods, and DoD Hazardous Materials Packaging Test Plan. (SDW)