MIL-V-62475 Vehicle, Fire Support Team, M981 FistvThis specification covers a full-tracked, land combat, fire support team vehicle, with a high degree of tactical maneuverability.

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MIL-V-62475(AT)

4.4.1 Preproduction inspection. The first two preproduction vehicles, representative of units to be manufactured in quantity and constructed with tools and equipment normally used in quantity production, shall undergo inspection at a location approved by the Government prior to full scale production. This inspection shall determine conformance to the requirements of this specification. Inspection shall consist of examinations specified in 4.5.2 and tests as specified in table VII.

4.4.2 Initial production inspection. When specified (see 6.2) an initial production inspection shall be performed on no less than two vehicles, selected at random after the contractor considers the vehicles produced are representative of production parameters. Inspection shall consist of examination as specified in 4.5.2 and all tests as specified in table VII. The vehicle shall be road tested for 2250 miles (362l km) as specified in table VI.

TABLE VI. 2250 mile test.

Course

Mileage (percentage)

Hard Surface

Dirt/Gravel

Level Cross Country

Hilly Cross Country

900 miles (1448 km) (40%)

450 miles (724 km) (20%)

4.4.3 Production sample inspection. A vehicle produced from production tooling and assembled using production methods shall be selected at random from the first month production or the first twenty built, and subjected to the production sample inspection.

4.4.3.1 In-process examination. During fabrication of the initial production vehicle, an in-process examination be conducted by representatives of TACOM product assurance directorate to evaluate conformance of materials and workmanship to specified requirements. Examination will be made at the contractor or subcontractor facility prior to application of primer and paint. Processing and welding procedures, quality system, and inspection records will be evaluated during this examination.