Part Details | METEOROLOGICAL BALLOON
6660-00-822-6394 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: DAREJ1400, ML537UM, MILB55087, MIL-B-55087, 6660-00-822-6394, 00-822-6394, 6660008226394, 008226394
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | JAN 01, 1962 | 00-822-6394 | 03041 ( BALLOON, METEOROLOGICAL ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 6660-00-822-6394
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| DAREJ1400 | 17486 | GRACE W R AND CODEWEY AND ALMY CHEMICAL DIV |
| ML537UM | 80058 | JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATIONSYSTEM |
| MIL-B-55087 | 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONSPROMULGATED BY MILITARY |
Technical Data | NSN 6660-00-822-6394
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| WEIGHT | 800.0 GRAMS |
| COLOR | NATURAL |
| SHAPE | SPHERICAL |
| BODY DIAMETER | 60.000 INCHES NOMINAL |
| NECK LENGTH | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL |
| NECK DIAMETER | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL |
| MINIMUM BURSTING ALTITUDE | 90000.0 FEET |
| MATERIAL | RUBBER CHLOROPRENE CLASS CR |
| LIFTING FORCE IN GRAMS | 3900.0 |
| USAGE DESIGN | USED TO CARRY SOUNDING EQUIPMENT |
| NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA | ML-537 TO UM TYPE |