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Vehicle Launched Bridge (VLB)
Vehicle Launched Bridge (VLB)


The VLB is used as a tactical support bridge. It can be employed to bridge obstacles such as dry, wet gaps, canals, crater or partly blown bridges. The VLB is operated by a 2-men crew and is able to launch or retrieve its bridge within 10 mins.

Bridge
-Length of Bridge: 26m
-Effective Span of Bridge: 25m
-Bridge Width: 4.1m
-MLC: Class 60

Transporter
-Max Speed On Road: 72km/hb
-Max Speed Off Road - 30 km/h
-Range Of One Tank: >600km
-Max Climb Ability: 60 %
-Max Permissible:20 %

 
Foldable Long-Span Bridge (FLB)
Foldable Long-Span Bridge (FLB)


This is the latest acquisition by the Army. The FLB is a rapid deployable and efficient bridging system. It is employed as a tactical support bridge and can bridge gap of 45m wide within 3 hours.

Bridge
-Length: 46m
-Width: 4.40m
-Height: 1.33m
-Max Span: 45m
-Max Lift: 10%
-MLC: Class 60

Transporter
-Length: 10.11m
-Width: 2.5m
-Height: 3.18m
-Max Speed: 70 km/h
-Max Climb: 60%
-Max Step Climb: 0.4m
-Max Ditch Span: 1m

 
Cobra Projection Line Charge (PLC)
Cobra Projection Line Charge (PLC)


The PLC is a man-packed portable, rocket propelled minefield lane clearing charge. It consists of two components, i.e. the launcher and container assembly. It is used to clear infantry lanes through minefields.

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Last updated on 13 Nov 2006
 
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