M3 German Self-Propelled Amphibious Bridging Vehicle
M3
Self-Propelled Amphibious Bridging Vehicle
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Basic Information
Name
M3 German Self-Propelled Amphibious Bridging Vehicle
Designation
M3
Alternate Designation
M3
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Amphibious Bridging Vehicle
Manufacturer
Eisenwerke Kaiserslautern
Date of Introduction
1999
Description
The M3 German Self-Propelled Amphibious Bridging Vehicle is an amphibious bridging and ferrying system, used to carry tanks and other military vehicles across water obstacles.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Engine
Diesel (400 hp)
Max Speed
80.0 km/h
Range
750.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
M3
Type
Self-Propelled Amphibious Bridging Vehicle
Manufacturer
Eisenwerke Kaiserslautern
Configuration
4x4
Crew
2-3 ea
Payload Capacity (Single Rig)
70 tons
Payload Capacity (Coupled Rig)
132 tons
Dimensions
Length
13.03 m
Width
3.35 m (132 in) (side pontoons folded), 6.57 m (259 in) (side pontoons unfolded)
Height
3.97 m
Weight
28 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
400 hp
Maximum Road Range
750 km
Maximum Road Speed
80 km/h
Maximum Amphibious Speed
14 km/h
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
0.7 m
Trench
1.0 m
Fording
Amphibious
Protection
Armor
This amphibious rig has light welded aluminum alloy hull.
Applique Armor
No
NBC Protection
No
Smoke Equipment
No
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Category
Mobility
Land > Combat Support Vehicles > Mobility
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
13.03 m
Width
0.09 m
Height
3.97 m
Weight
28000 kg
Operators (8)
Germany
United Kingdom
South Korea
Sweden
Indonesia
Latvia
Singapore
Taiwan
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