MIL-DTL-5578D
Protection level (A) - Cell is completely self-sealing against .50 caliber (cal) and 20
millimeter (mm) ordnance.
Protection level (B) - Cell is completely self-sealing against 14.5 mm armor piercing (AP)
and 23 mm AP.
Protection level (C) - Part of cell is bladder construction and part is self-sealing against .50
cal and 20 mm ordnance.
Protection level (D) - Part of cell is bladder construction and part is self-sealing against 14.5
mm AP and 23 mm AP.
For cells of protection levels (C) and (D), the portions of the cells to be self-sealing and non-self-
sealing are as specified by the procuring activity.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this
specification. This section does not include documents in other sections of this specification or
recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to
ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all
specified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not
they are listed.
2.2 Government documents.
2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications and standards
form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the
issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.
FEDERAL STANDARDS
FED-STD-191
- Textile Test Methods
FED-STD-601
- Rubber, Sampling and Testing
FED-STD-791
- Lubricants, Liquid Fuels, and Related
Products, Methods of Testing
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