Ammunition and Explosive Storage Magazines
Metal Cylindrical Vessel, NABCO SV-23 (Increased New)
| Magazine MCE | ECM Designation | Designer & Drawing Number | DDESB Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Above Ground | NABCO, Inc. Metal cylindrical vessel with elliptical heads, both ends NABCO SV-23 (Increased NEW) | 21-Dec-01 |
Comments -
Refer to the DDESB approval memo for restrictions and conditions associated with the use of the NABCO SV-23. Manufactured by NABCO, Inc., of Pittsburg, PA. The SV-23 is designed to contain/limit explosion effects from an internal detonation of 23 lbs NEW of HD 1.1The SV-23 is available in two models, one with a fragment defeating liner and one without. Both designs have munition diameter limitations associated with them. Internal pressures are vented slowly through 2 vents in the top and around the door. The reduced QD are 5 feet IBD, 5 feet PTR, and 2 feet IL. IM requirements provided by DDESB memo.
Designer Considerations -
The SV-23, increased NEW SV-32, and SV-50, manufactured by NABCO Inc., are approved for storage of fragmenting munitions with diameters up to 1.6 inches (40mm) and explosives materials weighing up to 23, 32 and 50 pounds, respectively. A minimum internal standoff distance for explosives separation from the nearest inside wall is required (24 inches for the SV-23, and 30 inches for the increased NEW SV-23 and SV-50). Refer to DDESB approval memorandum for specific requirements for each SV version.
Magazines (Earth-Covered and Above Ground) and Containers with Reduced News and/or Reduced QD
