136/R365 - M60 Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB) - Fort Campbell Military Base

The M60 AVLB is based on a M60 Patton tank chassis, but instead of the tank's gun turret, it is equipped with a bridge launcher integrated into the chassis and mounted on top. When emplaced, the bridge 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 (3.81 m). During deployments, bridge emplacement can be accomplished in 2 minutes, and retrieval can be accomplished in 10 minutes under armor protection.

-- General Information --
‧ Primary function: Armored vehicle used for launching and retrieving a 60-foot scissors-type bridge.
‧ Manufacturer: Anniston Army Depot (ANAD)
‧ Contractor: General Dynamics Land Systems Division
‧ Power plant: AVDS-1790-2DA 12-cylinder diesel engine
‧ Power train: CD-850-6A 2 speeds forward, 1 reverse
‧ Introduction date: February 1987
‧ Unit Replacement Cost: $749,000

- M60A1 Tank Chassis Specs -
‧ Weight, combat loaded: 56.6 tons
‧ Ground clearance: 18 inches
‧ Length: 31 feet
‧ Width: 12 feet
‧ Maximum speed (governed): 30 mph
‧ Cross country speed: 8-12 mph
‧ Trench crossing: 8.5 feet
‧ Range: 290 miles
‧ Fuel capacity: 375 gallons
‧ Crew: 2 enlisted

- Bridge Specs -
‧ Length, extended: 63 feet
‧ Length, folded: 32 feet
‧ Bridge span: 60 feet
‧ Width, overall: 13.1 feet
‧ Width, roadway: 12.5 feet
‧ Width, treadway: 5.75 feet
‧ Height, unfolded: 3.1 feet
‧ Weight: 14.65 tons

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Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D5200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.

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Taken in: United States / Kentucky / Fort Campbell North (show map)

Taken on: May 16, 2013

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Camera: Nikon D5200, f/5.3, 48mm, ISO 320 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D5200
Aperture:	f/5.3
Focal Length:	48mm
ISO:	320
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)
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