S-280

Physical Characteristics: The shelter consists of an extruded aluminum skeletal structure with styrofoam filled aluminum clad walls, with one 40" wide door. The exterior dimensions of the shelter are 87" wide, 146" long and 83" high. The shelter weighs 1,300 pounds. Concept of Use: General purpose communication - electronics enclosure for tactical army use. Transportable by 2-1/2 ton truck, dolly set XM720 and fixed I and rotary winged aircraft.

The S-280 is a little longer (146"-142"), wider (87"-81") and higher (83"-81") than the S-141. It can be distinguished easily by the 4 hinges of the door, having the S-141 4 hinges on the door.

Photo Gallery

S-280 Small Arms Shop:

See Also

S - Shelter

Reference Files

• TM 11-5410-213-14P OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS (INCLUDING DEPOT MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS)FOR SHELTERS, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT S-280A/G) (NSN 5410-00-999-6022)AND S-280 B/G (NSN 5410-00-1 17-2868) Apr.21, 1978

TM 11-5410-213-14P Apr. 1978 (LOGSA)

• TM 11-5410-213-14P-1 OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT,MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL REPAIRTOOLS LIST (INCLUDING PARTS: DEPOT SUPPORT AND SPECIAL MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS)FOR SHELTER,ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT S-280C/G(NSN 5411-01-092-0892) Jan. 2, 1982

TM 11-5410-213-14P 1982 (LOGSA)