COMBAT CARRIERS, TANKS, SELF-PROPELLED WEAPONS (CLASS 5420) (Cont)

TM 43-0001-32

PURPOSE: Essential to using units mission of providing fast bridging.

VEHICLE DATA

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type Classification & Date: Std B, 1975

Nomenclature: LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK

CHASSIS, TRANSPORTING: Bridge,

Life Expectancy: CY90

Armored-Vehicle-Launched, Scissoring Type

Payload: 56,000 lb

Model Number: AVLB Class 60

Air Transportability:

LIN:

SSN:

TM: 5-5420-226-Series (Launcher)

TM: 9-2350-258-Series (Chassis)

EQUIPMENT OPTIONS

CHARACTERISTICS

Armament: Two Cal .50 MG

Engine: Continental, AVDS-1790-2D

Type: Diesel, air cooled, V-12

Ammunition: Cal .50, 1,200 Rounds

Horsepower 750 bhp @ 2,400 rpm

Communications: AN/VRC-46, -53 or -64

Transmission: Allison, CD-850-6A

and AN/VIC-1 Intercom

Type: Cross drive

Sighting & Fire Control: See M48A5 Tank

Ranges: Fwd 2, Rev 1

Electrical System: 24 Volt

Brakes: Hydraulic

SHIPPING DATA

PERFORMANCE DATA

Launcher Weight WO/Bridge: 97,200 lb

Fording Depth: 48 in

W/Bridge: 126,700 lb

Approach Angle:

Cube: 3,316 cu ft

Maximum Grade Ability: 30 percent

Ground Clearance: 15 in

Maximum Vertical Obstacle: 18 in

Maximum Width of Ditch: 84 in

Allowable Speed: 30 mph

Cruising Range:

Ground Pressure: 14.4 psi

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