Part Details | METEOROLOGICAL BALLOON
6660-00-221-1035 A balloon designed to have a predetermined rate of free ascent when inflated with a specific volume of a lighter-than-air gas.
Alternate Parts: ML161, 6660-00-221-1035, 00-221-1035, 6660002211035, 002211035
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | JAN 01, 1963 | 00-221-1035 | 03041 ( BALLOON, METEOROLOGICAL ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 6660-00-221-1035
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| ML161 | 80063 | US ARMY COMMUNICATIONS &ELECTRONICS MATERIEL READINESS |
Technical Data | NSN 6660-00-221-1035
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| WEIGHT | 100.0 GRAMS |
| COLOR | RED |
| SHAPE | SPHERICAL |
| BODY DIAMETER | 16.000 INCHES NOMINAL |
| NECK LENGTH | 2.500 INCHES MINIMUM |
| NECK DIAMETER | 1.625 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| MINIMUM BURSTING DIAMETER | 6.250 FEET |
| MINIMUM BURSTING ALTITUDE | 45000.0 FEET |
| MATERIAL | 0$DRCB000 |
| LIFTING FORCE IN GRAMS | 575.0 |
| USAGE DESIGN | USED IN DETERMINING WIND DIRECTION AND SPEED ALOFT |
| NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA | ML-161 TYPE |