| (3/3) M3 Amphibious Bridging Vehicle | |
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| Jamie | Sep 16 2011, 08:05 PM Post #1 |
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Behind the Python mine field breaching system is the M3 Amphibious Bridging Vehicle which is the last vehicle to follow the engineer/logistic vehicle list. The M3 has a number of improvements over the M2 which it has replaced (the M2 was in service for over 25 years): •it can deploy pontoons on the move, in or out of water •it needs no on-site preparation to enter the water •it can be controlled from inside the cab when swimming •its control functions have been automated allowing the crew to be reduced from four to three. A single two-bay M3 can carry a Class 70 tracked vehicle, where two M2s would have been required for this task with additional buoyancy bags. Eight M3 units and 24 soldiers can build a 100 m bridge in 30 minutes compared with 12 M2s, 48 soldiers and a construction time of 45 minutes. The M3 is only 1.4 m longer and 3,300 kg heavier than the M2. It is still faster and more manoeuvrable on land and in water. A four-wheel steering facility gives a turning diameter of 24 m.
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| Jamie | Sep 18 2011, 12:55 PM Post #2 |
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Finally in the logistic/engineer series one is the M3 Amphibious bridging vehicle which has also been tested multiple times; and work began with transporting vehicles such as the warrior and Main Battletank to Ireland, and France. |
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