MIL-PRF-83812 Forklift, Truck, 10,000 And 13,000 Pound Capacity, Adverse TerrainThis document covers a standard commercial, diesel-engine, four wheel drive, adverse terrain forklift truck, which is air-transportable in C-130, C-17 and C-5 aircraft. The truck will be used primarily to load and unload palletized cargo to and from military aircraft. It will also be used to handle loads of various sizes and weights, up to the rated load. The truck will operate on hard paved surfaces, soft soil, mud, snow, and sand, on level and hilly terrain.

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f. An area on the forklift shall be provided to store the conveyorized attachments.

3.3.9.19 Parking block. The forklift shall be equipped with the means of securing four parking

blocks. The blocks should be easily accessible. The dimensions of each block are 5.50 X 7.50 X

20.00 inches (see Figure 3).

3.3.9.20 Air compressor. When specified (see 6.2), the forklift shall be equipped with an

auxiliary air compressor equal to or better than the electrical air compressor from Gast

Manufacturing Co., Model 3HBB-19-M323 (see link listed below). The compressor shall be

equipped with a universal air coupler.

3.3.9.21 NATO plug. The forklift shall be equipped with a NATO Plug equivalent to

NSN 5935-01-044-8382.

3.3.9.22 Crew protection kit (CPK). When specified (see 6.2), the Crew Protection Kit (CPK)

conformance testing shall be completed. When specified (see 6.2), the manufacturer shall

provide a field installed CPK in container. When specified (see 6.2), the manufacturer shall

install the field installed CPK on the forklift prior to delivery.

3.3.9.22.1 CPK description. The CPK will provide protection against direct small arms fire and

improvised explosive devices (IED). The CPK shall not only protect from the direct and indirect

fire but also include protection from secondary projectiles. The CPK consists of all items that

remain on the machine in all configurations, the part removed for transport configurations and

any forklift modifications required to accept the armor package (e.g. armored floor panel,

suspension and tire changes due to the increased weight of the armor kit, etc.). To facilitate the

removal and installation of the CPK for transport configuration, electrical connections that must

be separated for cab removal shall be the quick-disconnect type.

3.3.9.22.1.1 CPK armor. The armor CPK shall be easily installed and maximize commonality of

attaching hardware with no special tools required for maintenance. Operator s visibility shall not

be impeded to the point of not being able to safely operate the forklift. The left hand door shall

have a combat lock to provide security for the operator. Means shall be provided to prevent

accidental closure when parked on an incline thereby reducing the risk of injury to personnel.

Operation of the egress shall be capable of being accomplished internally by the driver or

externally by rescue personnel without tools. However, the use of a wrench to unlock the

combat lock shall be the same combat rescue wrench use for the other armored vehicles (e.g.

HMMWV, Material Handling Equipment and Construction Equipment). The CPK shall be

equipped with a heater, air conditioner, two exterior mirrors and rear camera.

3.3.9.22.1.2 CPK emergency egress. The CPK shall be equipped with a separate emergency

egress. The emergency egress shall allow escape in the event that the cab door is inaccessible or

inoperable. The emergency egress shall be operable from the interior without the use of tools.

An override shall be provided so that emergency personnel outside the cab can open the

emergency egress. The override shall consist of square headed shafts that have 5/8-inch across