Indian Army inducted the Short Span Bridge indigenously developed by DRDO for Arjun Tank
Today, Indian Army has inducted the indigenously developed 10 metres Short Span Bridge in the presence of the Chief of the Army Staff General MM Naravane & Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy during a ceremony held at Delhi Cantt. The first production lot of 12 Short Span Bridging System (SSBS)-10 m, has been inducted today. The Research & Development Establishment (Engrs) Pune, a premier engineering laboratory of DRDO, has designed and developed the system in association with M/s L&T Ltd. Short Span Bridging System - is a mechanically launched bridging system of MLC-70 load class to bridge small gaps and canals. The unique feature of the system is its compatibility with existing bridging systems to enhance flexibility in negotiating water obstacles. It enables army to pick and place bridge over gap & Quick construction of bridges with minimum crew. The SSBS-10 m plays a crucial role of bridging the gaps up to 9.5 m as a single span providing a 4 m wide, fully decked roadway, ensuring faster movement of the troops. The 12 bridges are part of 102 SSBS-10 m from M/s L&T Ltd, which is the production agency. The Project Short Span Bridging System involved the development of two prototypes of 5 m SSBS on Tatra 6x6 chassis and another two prototypes of 10 m SSBS on Tatra 8x8 re-engineered chassis. Both the systems have undergone rigorous Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), MET and User trials and after successful completion of all the trials, the systems were recommended for induction into the services. This bridging system is compatible with Sarvatra Bridging System (75 m), where the last span requires covering gaps less than 9.5 m. The deployed bridge is of the load classification of MLC 70. MLC is Millitary Load Classification and the number corresponding to it is derived from the parameters such as weight, spacing of vehicles, safety factors and dynamic effects or impacts. The NATO system uses 16 hypothetical classes; 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120 and 150 as defined in STANAG 2021. The system will help in quick movement of troops and enhance the mobilization of resources. The DRDO has vast experience in developing critical Combat Engineering Systems like Military Bridging Systems. Number of mechanised mobility solutions for the Indian Army like Single Span 5 m and 10 m, Short Span Bridging System, 46 m Modular Bridge, 20 m BLT-T72 and multi span 75 m Sarvatra Bridging System etc. have been developed. Manually launched 34.5 m Mountain Foot Bridge was also developed by DRDO earlier. These bridges have been widely accepted by the Indian Army. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO, Indian Army and the Industry on the successful development and induction of the system. He stated that this induction will give a boost to the fast-growing Indian defence industrial ecosystem and help the industry to contribute towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy congratulated the teams involved in the successful development and induction of this bridging system into the Indian Army. ==========WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN============= Most of the pictures clip or BGM included in the Video Belongs to their Respected Owners and we do not claim rights. We are using them under following act: =================DISCLAIMER======================= UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976, ALLOWANCE IS MADE FOR "FAIR USE" FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING, SCHOLARSHIP, AND RESEARCH. FAIR USE IS A USE PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT STATUTE THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE INFRINGING. NON-PROFIT, EDUCATIONAL OR PERSONAL USE TIPS THE BALANCE IN FAVOR OF FAIR USE. Follow us on social media: / analysisdefense https://indiandefenseanalysisofficial... / indian-defense-analysis-115230683684126 ==============THANKS FOR WATCHING!================ PLEASE LIKE SHARE & SUBSCRIBE: "INDIAN DEFENSE ANALYSIS" ===============Related Topics========================
