TM 5-5420-278-10
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FREE LAUNCH
NOTE
Free launch is the fastest method of launch and,
therefore, the most preferred method.
The water depth for free launch is based upon a 10%
slope with the transporter backed into the water.
Minimum depth of water required:
Bank height: 0 ft (0 m) and 10% slope
Ramp bay: 9 ft (2.7 m)
Interior bay: 6 ft (1.8 m)
Bank height: 5 ft (1.5 m) and 20% slope
Ramp bay: 12 ft (3.7 m)
Interior bay: 7 ft 2 in. (2.2 m)
Bank height restrictions: 0–5 ft (0–1.5 m)
Bank slope restrictions: 0–20%
CONTROLLED LAUNCH
Minimum depth of water required:
Ramp bay: 6 ft (1.8 m)
Interior bay: 3 ft 7 in. (1.1 m)
Bank height restrictions: 0 ft (0 m)
Bank slope restrictions: 0–20%
HIGH BANK LAUNCH
Minimum depth of water required:
Ramp bay: 2 ft 8 in. (0.8 m)
Interior bay: 1 ft 10 in. (0.5 m)
Bank height restrictions: 5–28 ft (1.5–8.5 m)
Bank slope restrictions: On slopes greater than 5%, must anchor CBT IAW
TM 5-5420-234-14&P.
HELICOPTER LAUNCH
Minimum depth of water required: Same as High Bank Launch
restrictions.
Bank height restrictions: N/A
Bank slope restrictions: N/A
SITE REQUIREMENTS AND LAYOUTS (Contd)
Table 1. Launch Restrictions.
