Independent Evaluation Plan for Crew Ballistic Shelter for the M110A2. Revision

摘要

The results of Legal Mix V showed that the survivability of the M110 system could be significantly enhanced through the addition of ballistic protection to the M110 and its associated Ammunition Resupply Vehicle. The Crew Ballistic Shelter consists of a removable armored cab fastened to the vehicle turret. It is similar in shape and appearance to the present winterization kit. Sight openings and doors in the front and sides of the shelter provide for fire control sighting operations. An M8 NBC Collective Protection System is also included. The Ballistic Shelter will enhance the Field Artillery's support of maneuver forces by significantly improving survivability of the on-board crew against hostile artillery fire. The shelter will remain installed on the weapon for all normal operations, e.g., road march, firing, etc. The shelter can be removed by the organic howitzer crew with the aid of the organizational maintenance wrecker, when necessary, to facilitate maintenance or transportability. Both the howitzer and shelter can be transported on one flat car.