INTERIOR BAY EQUIPMENT FEATURES - TM-5-5420-278-10

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS - TM-5-5420-278-10_39

TM-5-5420-278-10 M85 Tank Chassis Transporting: for Bridge Armored-Vehicle-Launched Scissoring Type Class 80 Manual
Page Navigation
10

TM 5-5420-278-10 0003 00 0003 00-10 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS (Contd) INTERIOR BAY EQUIPMENT FEATURES OUTER PONTON – A non-compartmentalized structure that functions as a float to support loads placed on its top (walkway) surface, and provides additional buoyancy to the inner ponton. Left and right outer pontons are interchangeable. ROADWAY – The top road surface of two adjoining inner pontons having a 13 ft 5 in. (4.1 m) wide load bearing area for vehicles and cargo. INNER PONTON – A non-compartmentalized structure that functions as a float to support loads placed on its top (roadway) surface. Left and right outer pontons are interchangeable. WALKWAY – The 4 ft 3 in. (1.3 m) wide top surface of the outer ponton for personnel crossing. HANDRAIL – A retractable railing, extending the full length of the bay, consisting of three stanchions and a cable mounted on each outer ponton splash plate. UNFOLDING MECHANISM – A system of cables, springs, and levers, located at both ends of the IRB-I, that automatically control the unfolding of the inner and outer pontons as the bay is launched. During retrieval, this mechanism works in reverse by pulling the pontons up into the folded position simultaneously, as the entire bay is lifted from the water via the transporter. A B C D E F A ~ ~ B D F C E

Privacy Statement
Press Release
Contact