Part Details | METEOROLOGICAL BALLOON
6660-00-557-5215 A balloon designed to have a predetermined rate of free ascent when inflated with a specific volume of a lighter-than-air gas.
Alternate Parts: ML518AM, ML518AM, MILB14413, 6660-00-557-5215, 00-557-5215, 6660005575215, 005575215
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | JAN 01, 1963 | 00-557-5215 | 03041 ( BALLOON, METEOROLOGICAL ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 6660-00-557-5215
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| ML518AM | 80058 | JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATIONSYSTEM |
| ML518AM | 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONSPROMULGATED BY MILITARY |
| MILB14413 | 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONSPROMULGATED BY MILITARY |
Technical Data | NSN 6660-00-557-5215
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| WEIGHT | 800.0 GRAMS |
| COLOR | NATURAL |
| SHAPE | SPHERICAL |
| BODY DIAMETER | 90.000 INCHES NOMINAL |
| NECK LENGTH | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL |
| NECK DIAMETER | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL |
| MINIMUM BURSTING DIAMETER | 25.000 FEET |
| MINIMUM BURSTING ALTITUDE | 100000.000 FEET |
| MATERIAL | RUBBER CHLOROPRENE CLASS CR |
| LIFTING FORCE IN GRAMS | 3600.0 |
| USAGE DESIGN | USED TO CARRY SOUNDING EQUIPMENT |
| NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA | ML-518 TO AM TYPE |