While the M104 was intended to replace the AVLB, it was found to be too expensive and complicated to maintain and operate. While the JAB's bridge is shorter, it has a faster deployment time of three minutes, compared to the Wolverine's 3-5 minute set-up time.

Apr 5, 2021 · During a breaching training exercise that was held on March 22, 2021, the Chinese army has used new tracked and wheeled engineer armored vehicles including Type 08 or VN1 in AVLB (Armored Vehicle-Launched Bridge) configuration as well as tracked engineer vehicles based on Type 77 and Type 08 amphibious IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) chassis.

The vehicle chassis is based on the APC variant but with no turret and self-defense weapons. The prominent addition, comparing to other reconnaissance variants, is a rapid-spinning electro-optical surveillance camera that creates 360 degree panoramic video stream.

The M60 armored vehicle launched bridge (AVLB) is an armored vehicle based on the M60 Patton main battle tank's hull and used for the launching and retrieval of a 60-foot (18 m) scissors-type bridge. The AVLB consists of three major sections: the launcher, the vehicle hull, and the bridge. [3] The M60 AVLB was introduced in 1963.

advanced protection level enables the crew to launch the bridge under closed hatch to reduce exposure. Equipped with a 1500 horsepower engine and automatic transmission, the AVLB can reach a maximum speed of 45 kmh (28 mph). The assault bridging system can climb.

The NORINCO ZBL-09 "Snow Leopard" represents the most advanced modular 8x8 Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) of Chinese origin. The unique design is designed to fulfill various battlefield roles, but is primarily reflected in its armored personnel carrier (APC) and infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) appearance.

Sep 24, 2008 · The Bionix armoured vehicle launched bridge (AVLB) is fitted with an MLC30 bridge that can be launched under armour or by remote control. The Bionix armoured recovery vehicle (ARV) is fitted with a 25t winch and 30t crane.

The US M104 Wolverine Armoured Vehicle Launch Bridge is the new replacement for the old M60A1 scissor AVLB, which had been the work horse for the US Army since the 1960’s. Sadly it could no longer keep up with the Abrams series MBT’s and lacked the same mobility.

Apr 8, 2025 · In January 1956 ATAC initiated a programme to design and build a lightweight armoured personnel carrier for the US Army to replace the M59 and M75 tracked apc's. It had to be amphibious and capable of air-drop operations with a good cross-country performance, and also be adaptable to other purposes.

Feb 1, 2014 · An armoured vehicle-launched bridge (AVLB) is a combat support vehicle, sometimes regarded as a subtype of combat engineering vehicle, designed to assist militaries in rapidly deploying...