The Air Force Packaging Evaluation Activity was requested to conduct qualification testing on the CNU-399E/425E fiberglass Maverick missile containers. The container was designed by Plastics Research Corp. of Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 and was fabricated by AC Inc., Huntsville AL 35810-7069. The containers are environmentally sealed with a humidity indicator, desiccant port, and a pressure relief valve. They are designed to protect one AGM-65A/B/C/D/E/F all-up-round Maverick missile during world-wide shipment, storage, and handling. The containers will also be used for one missile without the guidance unit and for one missile without the guidance unit and the hydraulic actuation system. The CNU-425/E is the Air Force version of the container. The CNU-399/E is the Navy version and differs from the CNU-425/E only in some external Navy-specific handling features. Results of the tests conducted on the containers were unacceptable. The containers did provide adequate mechanical protection, protecting the missile from severe shock, but environmental protection was marginal. The containers were unable to pass the leak test after the high temperature rough handling tests. Keywords: Air to surface missiles; Shipping containers; Storage. (EDC)


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