TM-5-5420-202-20-1
M60A1 CHASSIS, TRANSPORTING; FOR BRIDGE, ARMORED-VEHICLE-LAUNCHED; SCISSORING TYPE, CLASS 60
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 4
OCTOBER 1985
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Army Tank-Automotive Command, ATTN:
AMSTA-Q, Warren, MI 48397-5000. A reply will
be furnished to you.
Section II EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
PURPOSE OF THE M60A1 ARMORED VEHICLE BRIDGE LAUNCHER
Capabilities and Features
Provides a transportable bridge that can be launched and retrieved.
Suited to a nuclear environment because armor protection reduces effects of blasts and
radiation.
Can be dispersed and concentrated rapidly over great distances.
Provides deep penetration due to mobility and flexibility
Provides close combat vehicle support.
Major components:
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Hull
Power train
Fuel system
Air intake system
Exhaust system
Cooling system
Electrical system
Tracks and suspension
Personnel heater
Steering and shifting controls
Accelerator controls
Brake controls
Fixed fire extinguisher system
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