Name/Title
M60 armored vehicle launched bridge (AVLB)Entry/Object ID
2025.28.17Tags
"Patton" Tank FamilyDescription
Photo of an M60 armored vehicle launched bridge (AVLB)
From a group of official US Army Photos that many seem to be taken at Detroit Arsenal.
This image was likely taken at one of the proving ground facilities.Photograph Details
Subject
The M60 armored vehicle launched bridge (AVLB) is an armored vehicle based on the M60 Patton main battle tank's hull and used for the launching and retrieval of a 60-foot (18 m) scissors-type bridge. The AVLB consists of three major sections: the launcher, the vehicle hull, and the bridge.[Subject Person or Organization
US Army Tank Automotive CommandSubject Place
City
WarrenCounty
Macomb CountyState/Province
Michigan* Untyped Subject Place
United StatesCataloged By
Chris CausleyAcquisition
Accession
2025.28Source or Donor
Mary CorteAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
1961Time Period
Cold War, Vietnam WarPlace
City
WarrenCounty
Macomb CountyState/Province
Michigan* Untyped Place
United StatesLocation
Location
Binder
Folder 2025.28Shelf
Archive Room Shelf DRoom
Archive roomCategory
ArchiveRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
US Army Tank Automotive Command