Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) Prototype Transporter-Operational Test

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Abstract:

This report presents Information on the test efforts and results of the Prototype Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck HEMTT as an Improved Ribbon Bridge IRB Transporter. An operational test was performed on the transporter to determine if it was capable of interfacing with the Ribbon Bridge equipment. Load Handling System LHS, Ramp bay, Bridge Adapter Pallet BAP, Interior bay, HEMTT, Flatrack.

Author(s):
Mitchell, Kent
Author Organization(s):
ARMY BELVOIR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Dec 1989-Jun 1990
Pagination:
0113

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USA-BRDEC-TR-2513
Monitor Series:
BRDEC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4_Logistics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*LOADING(HANDLING), *TRANSPORT, *TRUCKS, *MILITARY BRIDGES, *TRANSPORTER ERECTORS, TEST AND EVALUATION, MOBILITY, PROTOTYPES, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, HANDLING, ADAPTERS, PALLETS, HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT, RAMPS, UNLOADING, MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Civil Engineering, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Combat Vehicles
Keyword(s):
RIBBON BRIDGES, HEMTT(HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS), PLS(PALETIZED LOADING SYSTEM)
Report Date:
1992 May 01