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SCISSORS-TYPE GIRDER BRIDGE [1 record]

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Record 1 1988-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
  • Armour
CONT

After World War II, the U.S. Army developed a scissors-type girder bridge carried by a tank. The bridge is hinged in the middle and is carried folded. It can be opened into a horizontal position to bridge gaps up to 60 feet (18 meters).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
  • Arme blindée
OBS

Char français AMX 30 poseur de pont articulé en deux éléments d'une longueur totale de 22 m.

Spanish

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