Indigenous Development of Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB)

Indigenous Development of Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB)

The Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB) comprises of a foldable type 13.5 meter span aluminum alloy and steel bridge locked to a launching mechanism installed on M47M turretless tank. This launching mechanism is operated by 13 hydraulic cylinders controlled within the tank.

Technical Specifications
Length of Bridge 13.50 m
Width of AVLB 4.00 m
Height of AVLB (Folded) 3.6 m
Weight 52 Tons
Bridge Weight 7 Tons
Launching/Retrieving Time 3 minutes
Load Classification Cl-60