Coupled HSTB
Two coupled standard bridges enable crossing capability of up to 8 metres at full carrying capacity.
HSTB
HSTB – Assembly by hand and lightweight, even with MLC-40 load carrying capacity
The Heavy Short Trackway Bridge (HSTB) is a modular bridge building kit which, after a brief assembly time, can be used to reliably bridge infrastructures which hinder movement – at an obstacle width of up to 8 metres.
The HSTB – couldn’t be simpler
With its full-fledged MLC-40 bridges, this sophisticated modular system offers the simplest handling with the lowest stowage volume. Thanks to the weight-optimised design, the bridges can also be laid by many 4x4 APCs or smaller tracked vehicles.
PRODUCT features
Length
Standard bridge 5.15 m Coupled bridge 9 m
Width
2.82 m
Height
Standard bridge approx. 0.4 m Coupled bridge approx. 0.9 m
Weight
Standard bridge < 700 kg Coupled bridge < 1,400 kg Additional lane < 100 kg (standard bridge)
Load carrying capacity
MLC 40 (rated load as per TDTC) Additional lane MES 4 (W)/MES 8 (T)
Laying system
Simple steel structure, hydro-electric drive, approx. 200 kg
Light and flexible to handle
- The laying system can be adapted to many light vehicles in use
- Standard bridge up to an obstacle width of 4 m
- Simple coupling of two bridges for wider obstacles
- Additional lane
- Floatable bridge quarter
Isolated, confined choke points – still accessible with the HSTB
Full-fledged MLC-40 bridge structure based on military requirements
Facts about the HSTB
Simple, robust and reliable
The HSTB can be laid by the crew with vehicle support using a simple laying system. Whether attached to the trailer or cargo area, the equipment kit is supplied in the mission container with standardised fastening interface and can be assembled to the bridge within minutes. This is only carried along if a bridge has to be built, and if it is not required, the carrier system is free for other mission equipment as needed.
If needed, an additional lane with a load carrying capacity of up to MLC 4(W) / 8(T) can be added to reduce the lane width so that narrower vehicles can also cross the bridge.
The laying system is attached to a universal interface available on the vehicle and is supplied with power by the primary power system.
This modular, light bridge concept is above all suitable for use in rough and confined areas which can barely be reached with larger and heavier vehicles.
Additional lane
The additional lane allows the bridge to be used by vehicles with smaller track widths as well.
Standard bridge
Bridge obstacles of up to 4 m in just a few minutes and safeguard the flow of traffic.
Simple laying
The bridge is laid using a simple laying system with vehicle support. The laying frame is adapted to the vehicle specified by the customer.
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