MIL-HDBK-134A
15 October 1965
4.1.5.5 Weight. Vehicle should have maximum practicable weight to facilitate towing and
transport, and to provide maximum practicable mobility over mud, sand, snow, and water crossings. To
this end, design should utilize light weight construction and light weight non-critical materials to the
maximum extent consistent with other requirements.
4.1.5.6 Bulk. Overall dimensions should be the minimum practicable, consistent with other
requirements, and should not exceed the limitations prescribed in Army Regulation AR-705-8 to the
maximum practicable extent. Parts projecting beyond the principal contours of the vehicle should be
removable or retractable to provide minimum bulk for shipment.
4.1.5.7 Vulnerability. General design should be such as to minimize vulnerability to damage from
external causes, and to facilitate repair in the event of such damage. Projecting parts should be adequately
rugged or protected to minimize damage during transit, transport or storage.
4.1.5.8 Safety and human engineering. Design should provide adequate safety and convenience
for personnel when entering or leaving, or performing any necessary operation within, on, or under the
vehicle.
4.1.5.9 Appearance. External appearance should, to the extent practicable, conform generally to
the appearance of other comparable United States Army vehicles. Distinguishing features that may
facilitate identification should be avoided.
4.1.5.10 Concealment. Vehicle should be so designed as to minimize the possibility of its
detection from a distance, due to reflection from glass or bright metal, lights on or within the vehicle, or
unnecessary features.
4.1.5.11 Noise. Vehicle should be so designed and fabricated as to minimize noise caused by
exhaust from engine, air flow from fan, drumming of sheet metal, squealing of brakes or tires, rattling of
loose parts, or other avoidable causes.
4.1.5.12 Paint. Vehicle should be prepared, painted and finished with accordance with
MIL-
STD-193 or MIL-T-704 as specified by the using service. The current color requirements of the applicable
using service should be ascertained and applied.
4.1.6 Performance
4.1.6.1 Applicability. The characteristics apply to the vehicle with applicable body, in new
condition, with maximum rated cross-country pay load or applicable mounted equipment and without a
towed load.
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