Fm 10-450-3
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The Supporting unit is responsible for the initial rigging of a sling load. It is then the Load Master's responsibility to check the load for deficiencies before actually shipping it .
500 pounds
Long enough so the load can't contact the aircraft.
The term load balancing can be in reference to computing and electric power. A definition and explanation of both load balance terms can be found on the website Wikipedia.
Reference your owner's manual for maximum load weight.
In basic the load is commonly referred to in relation to the outputs required by that circuit. i.e. How many x wattage lamps will, as a maximum be on a circuit. therefore the term 'load' may refer to the power consumed by a circuit
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Helicopter design specs refer to this as an External Load. Commonly referred to as a "sling load". Some helicopters use a hoist to lift objects such as a Search & Rescue helicopter. This is a hoist load.
buckle means bending
The basic load for a M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) in the Army is typically 600 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition. This load is divided into two 200-round drums and one 100-round belt. It is important for soldiers to carry enough ammunition to sustain firepower during combat operations, while also considering the weight and mobility constraints.