Figure 3-29.—LAU-127 guided missile launcher.
fins may or may not be shipped in the same container as
When containerized missiles, wings, and fins are
the missile. In most cases, the wings and fins are
received aboard ship, the containers are inspected for
shipped in separate containers that contain either one
any obvious damage. When the inspection reveals a
complete set of wings and fins (4 wings and 4 fins) or
damaged container, it must be sent to the decanning area
two sets of wings and fins (8 wings and 8 fins).
to be opened for inspection of the missile or wings and
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