| C-17 Globemaster III Radome Container |
 |
The C-17 Nose Radome Shipping and Storage Container (CNU- 674/E) is a sealed, welded aluminum, controlled breathing, reusable container. The container is engineered for the physical and environmental protection of the radome during worldwide transportation and storage. The container consists of a low profile base and completely removable cover equipped with the special features listed below. Guide posts keep the cover from swinging into the radome during cover removal and replacement. The base is a one piece skid/double walled base extrusion with 4-way forklift openings, humidity indicator, pressure equalizing valve (1.0 psi pressure/ 1.0 psi vacuum) and desiccant port for easy replacement of desiccant (controls dehumidification). A silicone rubber gasket and quick release cam-over-center latches create a water/air-tight seal at the base-cover interface. Container external dimensions are 107.9 inches in length, 88.6 inches in width, and 55.1 inches in height. Container tare weight is 1056 pounds, and 1463 pounds with a radome in place. |
| An aluminum cradle system is integrated into the base suspended on four stainless steel helical isolators that provide shock and vibration protection to 50 G's. The radome is attached to the cradle system on the aft end by rotating two clamping mechanisms onto the radome frame and then tightly securing them with quick release pins and on the forward end by letting both radome hooks rest on high density polyethylene (HDPE) lined aluminum blocks and securing using quick release pins. These radome attachment points are the same points where the radome attach to the aircraft. The cradle/frame system allows easy loading and unloading of the radome into the container. |
Page Content Owner: AFPTEF AFSC/LGEP 5215 Thurlow Street
Suite 5, Bldg 70, Area A Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5540
COMM (937) 257-3362 DSN 787-3362
Page Webmaster: AFPTEF.webmaster@wpafb.af.mil
|
|
