M104 Wolverine

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	The Wolverine is operated by two crewmen who sit within the hull. Both crewmen have access to the bridging controls, while the bridge itself is carried in two sections above the hull. Once a bridging site is chosen the vehicle securely anchors itself in place with a spade. The two sections of the bridge are joined together, and then the entire bridge is extended across the obstacle and dropped into place. During launch the crewmen have the ability to make minor corrections if needed. Once operations are complete the Wolverine drives across the bridge and retrieves it from the other side simply by reversing the process. The bridge can be launched in under 5 minutes or retrieved in less than 10, all without the crewmen ever leaving the safety of their vehicle.		The Wolverine is operated by two crewmen who sit within the hull. Both crewmen have access to the bridging controls, while the bridge itself is carried in two sections above the hull. Once a bridging site is chosen the vehicle securely anchors itself in place with a spade. The two sections of the bridge are joined together, and then the entire bridge is extended across the obstacle and dropped into place. During launch the crewmen have the ability to make minor corrections if needed. Once operations are complete the Wolverine drives across the bridge and retrieves it from the other side simply by reversing the process. The bridge can be launched in under 5 minutes or retrieved in less than 10, all without the crewmen ever leaving the safety of their vehicle.
−	The bridging controls are a basic push button system while the computer assembles the bridge and deploys it. This limits the crew in their ability to make corrections based on slight mis-alignment of the chasis before deployment. The bridge must be fully extended, then recovered before corrections in chasis placement can be done. The M60 AVLB (Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge) system was completed by levers and buttons the operator must operate manually, thus giving them the ability to stop bridge deployment and make minute chasis adjustments without having to completely stow the bridge.	+	The bridging controls are a basic push button system while the computer assembles the bridge and deploys it. This limits the crew in their ability to make corrections based on slight mis-alignment of the chassis before deployment. The bridge must be fully extended, then recovered before corrections in chassis placement can be done. The M60 AVLB (Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge) system was completed by levers and buttons the operator must operate manually, thus giving them the ability to stop bridge deployment and make minute chassis adjustments without having to completely stow the bridge.
	Once launched, the 26 meter LEGUAN bridge can support a 70 ton vehicle moving at 16 km/h or 9.94 miles per hour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/wolverine.htm|title=Wolverine (Heavy Assault Bridge)|work=fas.org|accessdate=11 April 2015}}</ref> The Wolverine thus allows the heaviest of vehicles to cross craters, ditches, and damaged bridges at combat speed. This mobility is a decisive advantage for [[Armoured warfare|armored units]].		Once launched, the 26 meter LEGUAN bridge can support a 70 ton vehicle moving at 16 km/h or 9.94 miles per hour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/wolverine.htm|title=Wolverine (Heavy Assault Bridge)|work=fas.org|accessdate=11 April 2015}}</ref> The Wolverine thus allows the heaviest of vehicles to cross craters, ditches, and damaged bridges at combat speed. This mobility is a decisive advantage for [[Armoured warfare|armored units]].