Carriers are a quick and safe means of attaching a crane cable or other hoisting device to ammunition for movement from one area to another. Some carriers are designed for horizontal lifting and some for vertical lifting. Others are used for both horizontal and vertical lifting.

MK 49 MOD 1 WEAPONS CARRIER

    The Mk 49 Mod 1 weapon carrier is constructed of two steel plates welded together. It has four hoisting points and two attaching studs. A fixed stud at the one end of the strongback is engaged in one of the weapon suspension lugs. Then, the pivoting stud at the other end is engaged in the remaining lug and locked in place with a quick-release pin. The Mk 49 Mod 1 weapon carrier is used for horizontal lifting of weapons with 14-inch suspension lugs, and it has a safe working load of 2,500 pounds.

MK 51 MOD 1 WEAPONS CARRIER

    The Mk 51 Mod 1 weapons carrier is an aluminum channel that is plate-carrier fitted with two steel hooks. A fixed position hook with a spring-loaded pinned latch is located at the aft end of the carrier. The forward hook is adjustable to let you attach the carrier to weapons or stores with 14- or 30-inch suspension lugs. The forward hook is held in place by a quick release pin. Eight lifting eyes let you handle weapons with different centers of gravity.

    Before you attach the carrier to the load, put the adjustable hook in the appropriate suspension placement hole, which is held in place by a quick release pin. With the spring-loaded latch unpinned and depressed, the carrier hooks are engaged with the weapon lugs. Release the spring-loaded latch and pin the latch in place with a quick-release pin to secure the load. An instruction plate, mounted on the carrier, makes it easier for you to match the correct lifting eye to the load. The Mk 51 Mod 1 weapons carrier is used for horizontal lifting. It has a safe working load of 4,000 pounds.