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

TM 43-0001-32

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

VEHICLE DATA

Type Classification & Date: Std A, 1963

Nomenclature: LAUNCHER, M60A1

SERIES TANK CHASSIS, TRANSPORTING:

Life Expectancy: CY1991

40 and 60 ft Bridge, Type, Class 60

Model Number: M60A1

Air Transportability: Disassembled in

large cargo aircraft

LIN: L43664

SSN:

TM: 9-2350-260-Series (Chassis)

TM: 5-5420-202-Series (Launcher)

EQUIPMENT OPTIONS

CHARACTERISTICS

Armament: Two Cal .50 MG

Engine: Continental, AVDS-1790-2A

Type: Diesel, air cooled, V-12

Ammunition: Cal .50, 900 Rounds

Horsepower: 750 bhp @ 2,400 rpm

Communications: Organic Radio sets and

Transmission: Allison, CD-850-6

Intercom sets

Type: Cross drive

Sighting & Fire Control:

Ranges: Fwd 2, Rev 1

Electrical System: 24 Volt

Brakes: Mechanical, multiple disc

SHIPPING DATA

PERFORMANCE DATA

Weight: 92,000 lb

Fording Depth: 48 in

Cube: 5981.5 cu ft

Approach Angle:

Ground Clearance: 18 in

Maximum Grade Ability: 30 percent

Maximum Vertical Obstacle: 36 in

Maximum Width of Ditch: 102 in

Allowable Speed: 32 mph

Cruising Range: 310 mi @ 20 mph

Ground Pressure: 12.2 psi

Maximum Speed:

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