Review of the U.S. Army Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) M1074, the next generation of assault bridge layer based on M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) chassis and hull with heavy (M1A2) suspension integrated with a hydraulic bridge launcher system to launch the existing Military Load Class 85 Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB). The JAB provides gap-crossing capability to cross wet or dry gaps, and freedom of maneuver on the battlefield to keep pace with Abrams Heavy Brigade Combat Team operations. Read full article at this link ...
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| Leonardo DRS M1074 Joint Assault Bridge JAB. (Picture source Leonardo DRS) |
