oversea areas. Special permits will be
4. Modes of Transport
required in CONUS, and special routing
(Figures in parentheses throughout this manual are
metric equivalents.)
for turning characteristics.
a. Shipment by Air.
(2) Off road: soils trafficability data. The
(1) The item is not transportable by U.S.
vehicle cone index (VCI) is a number
Army aircraft.
which tests have proven can be related to
(2) Based on a typical logistical mission of
the characteristics of a particular vehicle.
2,500 nautical miles (4630 km), one way,
This number, when used in connection
the item is within the dimensional and
with the rating cone index (of the soil),
weight capabilities of the C-130E and the
can forecast the ability of that vehicle to
C-133- and C-141 series U.S. Air Force
repeatedly cross fine-grained soil, and
aircraft.
sands with fines poorly drained. The
(3) Based on a typical logistical mission of
rating cone index is obtained by use of the
1,000 nautical miles (1852 km), one way,
cone penetrometer and its associated
the item is within the dimensional and
equipment. See TB ENG 37 for use of
weight capabilities of the C-124-, C-130-,
the equipment in the field and for
C-133-, and C-141 series U.S. Air Force
interpretation of index numbers.
aircraft.
Truck, Tractor, 10-Ton, XB6, M123
Caution: Sectionalization of the item
(typical), at curb weight, plus personnel-
will be required prior to loading in the C-
29,340 lb (13308.6 kg)-----VCI 49
130-series aircraft.
c. Shipment by Rail. The item loaded on a railroad
Note. The maximum U. S. Air Force
flatcar is transportable within the "Outline Diagram for
aircraft cargo weight and rang capabilities
Single Loads, Without End Overhang, on Open Top
are based on the following conditions:
Cars"* for shipments within CONUS. In countries
Standard day conditions
complying with the Berne International Rail Interchange
Sea level operating conditions
Agreement, the item is transportable by rail but exceeds
Hard-surfaced runways
the height limitations, and verification of line clearances
No weather alternate required
will be required. After removal of spare wheel and
No wind conditions
spare wheel davit, the item can be moved without
Fuel reserve
Constant cruising altitude
information regarding blocking and restraining on
In the event one or more of these
railroad flatcars.
operating conditions are changed, the
d. Shipment by Water. The item is transportable
maximum cargo load and/or range may
by inland waterway cargo carriers and lighters of
be affected.
adequate capacity. It can be shipped by Mariner,
b. Shipment by Highway.
Victory, and Liberty class seagoing vessels, subject to
(1) On road. The item is transportable by
the following limitations:
highway under its own power. The width
of the item exceeds the legal limitations
for highway movement in CONUS and the
recommended highway limitations in
Hatch size
Hatch boom
Hatches requiring
Class
adequate
adequate
terminal crane
Mariner ...............................Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ............ Nos. 4, 6 ............................................Nos.
2, 3, 5, 7
Victory.................................All....................................... Nos. 3, 4 ............................................Nos.
1, 2, 5
Liberty .................................Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5 .................... Nos. 2, 4 ............................................Nos.
1, 5
*Detailed information available in Railway Line Clearance publication.
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