CHAPTER 3. CAN, WATER MILITARY; STEEL; 5-GALLON

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CHAPTER 3

CAN, WATER MILITARY; STEEL; 5-GALLON

Section I. DESCRIPTION AND TABULATED DATA

3-2 Tabulated Data

3-1. Description

a. Dimensions and Weight.

The 5-gallon steel military water can (fig. 3-1) is

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 inches

covered by specification MIL-C13984. It is of steel

Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65/8 inches

Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183/8 inches

construction, fabricated by the continuous weld

Weight (empty) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.58 lbs.

method. The top, handle, and cover assembly

Weight (filledwithwater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.28 lbs.

comprise approximately 41/8 inches of the overall

b. Capacities.

height Each can has a cover attached to a locking

Liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.05 gal.

device which will provide a watertight seal when

Cubage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 cu. ft

a f f i x e d in a closed position.

Figure 3-1. Water can, steel, 5-gallon.

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