Meteorological Balloon

ML161

ML161
(NSN) National Stock Number
6660-00-221-1035
Federal Supply Classification
6660 Meteorological Instruments and Apparatus
Item Name Code
03041
Schedule B Code
9015808080
Summary

16.000 inches nominal body diameter, 1.625 inches maximum neck diameter, 2.500 inches minimum neck length, used in determining wind direction and speed aloft usage design, 6.250 feet minimum bursting diameter, 45000.0 feet minimum bursting altitude

DAC HCC DMIL RNCC
X - - 3
RNVC SADC MSDS RNAAC
2 - - XX
Identification

A balloon designed to have a predetermined rate of free ascent when inflated with a specific volume of a lighter-than-air gas.

INC FIIG Concept Condition
03041 T206-H 1 1
Specifications
Body Diameter
16.000 inches nominal
Details The length of a straight line which passes through the center of the body,and terminates at the circumference.
Neck Diameter
1.625 inches maximum
Details The length of a straight line which passes through the center of a neck,and terminates at the circumference.
Neck Length
2.500 inches minimum
Details A measurement of the longest dimension of the neck,in distinction from width.
Usage Design
used in determining wind direction and speed aloft
Details Indicates the designed use of the item.
Minimum Bursting Diameter
6.250 feet
Details The minimum diameter at which the item will burst.
Minimum Bursting Altitude
45000.0 feet
Details The minimum altitude at which the item will burst.
Lifting Force In Grams
575.0
Details The amount of force that must be applied to the item to cause a lifting action,expressed in grams.
Weight
100.0 grams
Details A relative measure of the mass of an item with respect to its density.
Color
red
Details A characteristic of light that can be specified in terms of luminance,dominant wavelength,and purity.
Material
rubber polyisoprene natural class nr or rubber synthetic
Details The chemical compound or mechanical mixture properties of which the item is fabricated.
Shape
spherical
Details The physical configuration of the item.
Nondefinitive Spec/Std Data
ml-161 type
Details The number,letter,or symbol that indicates the type,style,grade,class,and the like,of an item in a nonidentifying specification or standard.
Material and Special Handling
Hazardous material, precious metals, criticality, and electrostatic discharge indicators.
HMIC PMIC ESD/EMI Criticality
N U - -
Freight
Universal / National Freight and Handling Information
UFC HMC LTL LCL
09840 - M M
RVC WCC TCC SHC
1 772 Z 9

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Manufacturer
US ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATERIEL READINESS COMMAND LOGISTICS ENGINEERING DIR
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ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND , MD , 21005
UNITED STATES
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions for NSN 6660-00-221-1035
What is the NIIN of the NSN 6660-00-221-1035?
The National Item Identification Number (NIIN) of the NSN 6660-00-221-1035 is 00-221-1035
When the NSN 6660-00-221-1035 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?
It was assigned 62 years ago, on Tue, Jan 1, 1963
Does the NSN 6660-00-221-1035 contain any precious metals?
Type/content is unknown
Does the NSN 6660-00-221-1035 contain any hazardous material?
No data in HMIRS

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