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)

4.6.3  Classification of tests.  Classification of tests shall be as follows:

a.   Acceptance tests (see 4.6.4). b.   Control tests (see 4.6.5).

c.   Comparison tests (see 4.6.6).

4.6.4  Acceptance tests.  To determine conformance to Section 3 (inclusive), the contractor shall subject each vehicle to the acceptance tests specified in table V.  After the tests, the vehicle shall be examined for evidence of fuel or lubricant leakage, or other defects.  All defects found during tests shall be listed on the deficiency sheet for the vehicle (see 6.7).

4.6.4.1  Test failure.  If a vehicle fails to pass any acceptance test specified herein, the Government will withhold acceptance of subsequent vehicles until evidence has been provided by the contractor that corrective action has been taken.

4.6.5  Control tests.

4.6.5.1  Frequency.  One of the first 10 vehicles produced, and thereafter one per month, sha1l be selected for control testing after break-in run.

4.6.5.2  Fifty mile test.  Vehicle shall be examined as specified in 4.6.2, loaded with a simulated combat load to a total weight of 25,500 + 800 pounds, and operated for a distance of

50 miles over relatively smooth, hard-surfaced roads.  During and subsequent to the test, as

appropriate, vehicle shall meet the requirements specified for control tests in table V.

4.6.5.3  Failure.  If the vehicle fails to pass any control test specified herein, the Government will withhold acceptance of subsequent vehicles until evidence has been provided by the contractor that corrective action has been taken.

4.6.6  Comparison tests.  The Government may select vehicles at any time during the contract production period and subject them to the examinations specified in 4.6.2 and tests specified in table V to compare existing vehicle quality with previous standards and to reveal defects of a workmanship or materials nature that may reduce the effective operation of the vehicle in the field.  These tests will be conducted at Government laboratories or proving grounds designated

by the contracting officer.  Vehicles selected for comparison tests will be combat loaded with all

BII stowed in their respective spaces and shall not include vehicles previously tested.

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