Dry tank

TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.42

addition to quantity distance factors, uniform stacking

heights are limited due to the arched roof.

(c)

The isolated location and

peculiar construction of the igloo limit the type of MHE

that can be used. A clearance must be provided

There are various other

between stacks and walls. This clearance will be in

nonwarehouse facilities that can be used for storage

accordance with commodity characteristics and

such as the hangar shown in figure 2-11 which is used

regulations of the appropriate military service.

for the storage of helicopters. In addition, the following

are included:

Figure 2-11. Helicopters Stored in a Hangar

for long-term storage. Access roads parallel the rows of

1. Dry tank. Figure 2-12 shows a dry

tanks. Because of the size and shape of dry tanks,

tank storage area. The tank is constructed of bolted

there are no operating aisles for MHE although MHE is

metal except for a concrete floor.

It may be

used in the storing process.

temperature and/or humidity controlled. The tank may

be completely sealed (sections must be unbolted for

access) or fitted with a single door. Dry tanks are used

2-11