M60A1
Unofficial
names/slang: n/a
Function:
Deploy and recover 60 foot heavy capacity bridge
Contractor:
General Dynamics Land Systems Division
Unit cost:
approx. $749,000
Length:
31' - 0" (bridge folded)
Width:
12' - 0"
Height:
9' - 5" max.
Speed: 30
mph (governed)
Weight
(Combat Loaded): 56.6 tons
Ground
Clearance: 18 inches
Crew: 2
Range:
approx. 290 mi
Engine:
V-12 Diesel @
750 HP
Armament:
none
Bridge:
Length,
extended: 63 ft
Length,
folded: 32 ft
Spanning
distance (max): 60 ft
Width,
overall: 13.1 ft
Width,
roadway: 12.5 ft
Width,
treadway: 5.75 ft
Height,
unfolded: 3.1 ft
Weight:
14.65 tons |
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Features:
The M60A1 AVLB is an armored vehicle used for
launching and retrieving a 60-foot scissors-type
bridge. The AVLB consists of three major sections:
the launcher, the hull, and the bridge. The launcher
is mounted as an integral part of the chassis. The
bridge, when emplaced, is capable of supporting
tracked and wheeled vehicles with a military load
bearing capacity up to Class 60. The bridge can be
retrieved from either end. The roadway width of the
AVLB is 12 feet, 6 inches. Bridge emplacement can be
accomplished in 2 to 5 minutes, and retrieval can be
accomplished in 10 minutes under armor protection.
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