MIL-V-62347 Vehicle, Combat, Anti Tank, Improved Tow Vehicle Itv Less Tow Weapon, M901This specification covers the integrated characteristics of one type of armored full-tracked vehicle designed as an anti-tank guided missile carrier for cross country and amphibious operations.

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MIL-V-62347(AT)

4.4.1.5 Repair of defects. Defects found as a result of the foregoing inspections shall be corrected by the contractor at no cost to the Government. Failure of the contractor to correct defects promptly shall be cause for suspension of acceptance of vehicles until corrective action has been approved by the Government.

4.4.1.6 Vehicle disposition. On completion of first production vehicle inspection, the vehicle shall remain at the manufacturing facility, as a production sample, and shall be the last vehicle shipped on contract. Vehicle may be released sooner at the discretion of the Government. The contractor shall service and maintain vehicle during this period.

4.4.1.7 Final approval and acceptance. Final approval and acceptance of the first production vehicle shall be withheld until the second through sixth vehicles(s) are accepted (see 4.4.2).

4.4.2 Second thru sixth initial production vehicles inspection. Five additional vehicles (see 4.4) from the first month's production, or the first 20 produced, will be subjected to the initial production test.

4.4.2.1 Initial production test. To determine conformance to Section 3 (inclusive), vehicles will be examined as specified in 4.6.2, and tested as specified in table V. Subsequently, the vehicles will be road tested as specified in 4.4.2.2. Tests will be performed by the Government

at a site approved by the Government and will require no more than 120 days. Delays caused by

vehicle breakdown due to poor quality of workmanship or material, or failure of the contractor to comply with specification or drawing requirements shall not be the basis for adjustment of the contract performance dates, delivery schedule or contract price. The contractor shall expeditiously furnish repair parts as required to support testing.

4.4.2.2 Test profile. Three test vehicles shall be subjected to 7 repetitions of the 750 mile cycle contained in table III for a total test mileage of 5250 miles. The weapon station shall be subjected to the number of simulated missions specified at the rate of one mission every

25 miles. At the mid-point of each 25 mile cycle, an accelerated silent watch operation shall be performed. Two test vehicles shall be subjected to the initial production tests outlined in table V and then to 3 repetitions of the 750 mile cycle contained in table III.