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National Stock Number: 5420-00-522-9599
Federal Supply Class: 5420
National Item Identification Number: 005229599
Description: HEAVY ASSAULT BRIDGE
Detail: A HEAVY ASSAULT BRIDGE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING RESPONSIVE HORIZONTALLY LAUNCHED BRIDGING IN SUPPORT OF HEAVY COMBAT/TACTICAL MANEUVER FORCES. IT CONSISTS OF A TURRETLESS ABRAMS TANK CHASSIS, A BRIDGE, AND LAUNCHER. IT CAN SPAN 24 METER GAPS AND SUPPORT A MLC 70 LOADING CROSSING AT 16 KPH. IT IS LAUNCHED FROM UNDER ARMOR IN 5 MINUTES AND RETRIEVED IN 10 MINUTES. IT IS OPERABLE BY A CREW OF TWO, AND HAS NEAR EQUAL MOBILITY AND SURVIVABILITY WITH THE ABRAMS TANK FORCE.
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Manufacturer Information:
DL13211E7830 | 97403 | CECOM LR CENTER | MILB52088 | 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M | TIP00374-10JUN70 | 97403 | CECOM LR CENTER |
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Techincal Specification:
SPECIAL FEATURES | HEAVY ASSAULT BRIDGE | SPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA | 81349--52087 GOVERNMENT STANDARD |
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