HZ18 Amphibious Armored Bridge

Core Value: Solving Amphibious Obstacle-Crossing Pain Points

• No Reliance on External Water Transport: As a self-contained amphibious system, it eliminates the need for boats or ferries to reach riverbanks—its 6km/h sailing speed allows it to autonomously cross rivers and shallow waters, then immediately erect the bridge upon reaching the opposite shore.

• Armored Security: The armored vehicle chassis provides protection against small arms fire, shrapnel, or debris in combat zones or post-disaster areas, ensuring the bridge and operators remain safe during deployment.

• Ultra-Fast Obstacle Breaching: With 4-minute erection and 6-minute retrieval times, it minimizes delays for equipment crossing—critical for military advances, emergency rescue, or time-sensitive logistics in amphibious environments.

• Balanced Load & Mobility: A 22t tracked load and 12t axle load support light-to-medium equipment (e.g., armored personnel carriers, emergency trucks), while its 85km/h land speed ensures it keeps pace with mobile units.

2.2 Key Features

• Armored Vehicle Chassis: Built on a rugged armored chassis, it offers protection against external threats (e.g., small-caliber projectiles, explosive fragments) in combat or unstable disaster zones—unlike unarmored bridging systems that are vulnerable to damage.

• Full Amphibious Capability: Designed for both land and water operation: 85km/h land driving speed enables rapid movement between mission sites; 6km/h sailing speed allows autonomous crossing of rivers, lakes, or flooded areas without external support.

• Rapid Bridge Erection/Retrieval: The bridge unfolds to 18.2m×3.3m×0.8m (L×W×H) and is fully erected in 4 minutes; retrieval takes just 6 minutes. This speed ensures equipment can cross obstacles quickly, reducing exposure to risks in hostile or hazardous environments.

• Optimized Passage Design: An 18m bridge length covers most small-to-medium rivers or dry ditches, while a 3.2m roadway width provides stable single-lane passage for standard military/emergency equipment. The 22t tracked load and 12t axle load are calibrated to support common light armored vehicles and heavy trucks.

• Low Manpower Requirement: Only 2 operators are needed to handle the entire process—from driving the vehicle to erecting/retrieving the bridge. This simplifies coordination and reduces the number of personnel exposed to potential dangers.

2.3 Technical Specifications

• Bridge Type: HZ18 Amphibious Armored Bridge (Dual-Purpose Amphibious Bridging System)

• Curb Weight: 24t

• Dimensions (Length × Width × Height): 11.5m × 3.3m × 3.6m (Vehicle Chassis, Bridge Folded)

• Unfolded Bridge Dimension (Length × Width × Height): 18.2m × 3.3m × 0.8m

• Bridge Length: 18m

• Roadway Width: 3.2m

• Tracked Load: 22t

• Axle Load: 12t

• Erection/Retrieval Time: 4 minutes / 6 minutes

• Operators: 2 personnel

• Driving Speed (Land): 85km/h

• Sailing Speed (Water): 6km/h

2.4 Application Scenarios

• Military Amphibious Operations: Supports army units in crossing rivers, lakes, or flooded areas during combat—e.g., amphibious assaults, river-crossing missions—where the armored chassis protects against enemy fire, and rapid erection ensures troops/equipment maintain momentum.

• Flood Disaster Rescue: In flood-stricken regions where roads are submerged and rivers overflow, it autonomously sails through floodwaters to erect temporary bridges, enabling rescue vehicles (e.g., amphibious ambulances, engineering trucks) to reach isolated communities.

• Coastal Defense Maneuvers: Assists coastal defense units in moving equipment across tidal flats, shallow bays, or small inlets—its amphibious capability eliminates reliance on fixed ports, enhancing tactical flexibility.

• Wetland/Terrain Training: Used in military training exercises to simulate amphibious obstacle scenarios (e.g., river crossings, marshland gaps), helping operators master dual-terrain deployment and bridge operation.

• Border Security in Aquatic Zones: Patrols and supports border units in regions with numerous small rivers or lakes, providing a fast, armored solution to cross water obstacles and maintain border surveillance.