TM-55-2350-215-10-15
TANK, COMBAT, FULL-TRACKED, M60-SERIES
TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE
TM-55-2350-215-10-15 - Page 24 of 66
TM 55-2350-215-10-15
CHAPTER 4
AIR TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE
4-1.
Scope
This chapter provides air transportability guidance for
the movement of the tanks, combat, fulltracked, M60-
series.
It includes significant technical and physical
characteristics, as well as safety considerations, and
prescribes the manpower, materials, and time required
to prepare, load, tie down, and unload the vehicle as
internal loads on US Air Force cargo aircraft.
4-2.
Maximum Utilization of Aircraft
a.
The loads described in this section are not
maximum loads.
b.
Additional cargo and/or personnel within
allowable load limits and restrictions, prescribed in
pertinent safety regulations (appendix), can be
transported.
4-3.
Applicability
a.
US Air Force Aircraft.
The M60-series tanks are
transportable only in the C-5 airplane.
Procedures in
this manual and those prescribed in section VI, TO 1C-
5A-9, apply.
b.
Tiedown Devices.
The vehicle is tied down in
accordance with the procedures established in TO 1C-
5A-9.
c.
Responsibilities of the Airplane Commander.
The airplane commander or his representative will
insure that the vehicle is secured in accordance with
restraint criteria outlined in TO 1C-5A-9.
4-4.
Safety
In addition to the safety precautions contained in
chapter 3, the following procedures should be noted:
a.
The activity offering the vehicles for air
transport must notify the airplane commander or his or
her designated representative when ammunition or
explosives are to be transported within the vehicle.
b.
The vehicle fuel tanks must not be more than
three-fourths full.
c.
The vehicle must be tied down in accordance
with procedures in this manual and TO 1C-5A-9.
d.
Each vehicle or component must be checked
carefully to insure that all loose items are properly
secured.
WARNING
Fire extinguishers must be readily
available during all loading and
unloading operations.
WARNING
Proper ventilations must be provided
when
loading
and
unloading.
Prolonged
exposure
to
carbon
monoxide fumes may be fatal.
CAUTION
Vehicle speed must not exceed 3
miles per hour inside aircraft or on
the loading ramps.
4-5.
Preparation of Vehicle
a.
Turret traverse and gun-elevating mechanism
must be in travel position, locked, and wire-tied to
prevent rotation.
b.
Antennae must be tied down or removed,
hatches placed in closed position, and loose gear
secured with nylon cord or suitable substitute.
c.
Machine-gun and mount must be removed and
secured in the location provided.
4-6.
Transport of M60-Series Vehicle by US Air
Force C-5 Airplane
a.
Materials.
None required.
When pads are worn
to the extent that deflection of the pads will cause the
metal grousers to contact the aircraft ramps or floor
during loading or flight, rolling and parking shorin must
be used.
b.
Loading.
(1)
Ammunition boxes and grenades must
be secure.
WARNING
TM 38-250 (AFR 71-4) must be consulted to
insure compatibility of any additional cargo
being considered for loading with the
vehicle.
(2)
All externally and internally stowed
equipment must be secured.
(3)
The vehicle should be loaded as
indicated in figure 4-1.
(4)
The vehicle transmission must be
placed in neutral, and the brakes set.
4-1
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