MIL-B-13207/4(ME)
12 August 1976
MILITARY SPECIFICATION SHEET
BODY, VAN, VEHICLE-MOUNTED,
ISO SIZE 40
This specification sheet is approved for use by the USA Mobility Equipment Research
and Development Command, Department of the Army, and is available for use by all
Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
The complete requirements for procuring the ISO Size 40 van body described herein shall
consist of this document and the latest issue of Specification MIL-B-13207.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. The van body shall be an ISO/ANSI Series 1, reefer freight container, designated 1A,
having a nominal length of 12,000 mm (40 ft.).
2. The maximum gross weight of both basic van body and its operating equipment
payload shall not exceed the ISO/ANSI maximum of 30 tonnes (SI units) (67,200 lb.).
3. The basic van body shall mount on any vehicle and be handled by any ISO materials
handling equipment having ISO bayonet twist locks and that is compatible with ISO
1A, freight containers.
4. The van body shall be air transportable (see 3.9.1) in C-133, C-141, and C-5A
aircraft. When necessary, the van body may be demounted from its vehicle
component and air transported in two units.
5. The van body shall be equipped with 4 each combination air conditioner and heater
units (see 3.10, Table II, (o) and 3.17).
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