Type 79-A Chinese Ribbon Pontoon Bridge
Pontoon Equipment Set
Other
Basic Information
Name
Type 79-A Chinese Ribbon Pontoon Bridge
Designation
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Alternate Designation
Type 79-A (60T Ribbon Pontoon Bridge) Chinese Pontoon Bridge
Equipment Type
Pontoon Equipment Set
Manufacturer
China Shipbuilding Trading Co Ltd,
Date of Introduction
2009
Description
The Type 79-A Chinese Ribbon Pontoon Bridge is a set of self-propelled heavy pontoon equipment, mainly used for constructing ferry rafts and pontoon bridges, to ensure tanks, artillery, and other heavy armaments get across the large rivers. It is composed of pontoon units, transport vehicles, and auxiliary equipment. Different units can be assembled into different forms in accordance with certain requirements, such as ribbon rafts, trestle rafts, anchoring rafts, ribbon floating bridges, ribbon-trestle combination floating bridges, etc.
Ground Specifications
Crew
1
Variants
Type 79 (GZQ230)
The Type 79/GZQ230 Ribbon Bridge covered by this entry is a local copy of the Russian PMP Heavy Folding Pontoon Bridge.
Type 74 (GZQ221)
Heavy Pontoon Bridge was developed from the Type 74, but incorporated features from the Type 79.
System
Alternative Designation
Type 79-A (60T Ribbon Pontoon Bridge) Chinese Pontoon Bridge
Type
Ribbon Pontoon Bridge
Manufacturer
China Shipbuilding Trading Co Ltd,
Chassis
Tiema XC2200
Configuration
6x6
Crew
1 ea
Complete Bridging Set
One complete set of Type 79A Ribbon Bridge consists of 14 interior bays, two ramp bays, five motorboats (similar in configuration to Russian boats), and 21 refitted Tiema XC2030 trucks.
Note
PLA troops have reportedly assembled a 1.15 km pontoon bridge in just 26 minutes.
Dimensions (Chassis: Tiema XC2200)
Length
9.4 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
3.2 m
Wheelbase
4.1 m
Weight
INA
Type 79-A Ribbon Bridge – Single Pontoon
Length
6.9 m
Width, Folded
3.202 m
Width, Unfolded
8.092 m
Bow Height, Folded
2.236 m
Bow Height, Unfolded
1.1 m
Weight
7,200 kg
Roadway Height
740 mm
Type 79-A Floating Bridge
Military Load Classification (MLC): 60,000 kg
Maximum Bridge Length
109 m
Roadway Width
6.5 m
Maximum Axle Load Capacity
13,000 kg
Maximum Current
2.5 m/sec
Operators
32 ea
Drivers
21 ea
Motor Boats
10 ea
Emplacement Time
18 minutes
Displacement Time
INA
Military Load Classification (MLC): 20,000 kg
Maximum Bridge Length
170 m
Roadway Width
3.2 m
Maximum Axle Load Capacity
13,000 kg
Maximum Current
2.5 m/sec
Operators
32 ea
Drivers
21 ea
Motor Boats
10 ea
Emplacement Time
26 minutes
Displacement Time
INA
Type 79-A Ferry Raft
Military Load Classification (MLC): 110,000 kg
Length of Raft
39.2 m
Number of Rafts that can be assembled from 1 x Bridging Set
2 ea
Maximum Current
2.5 m/sec
Roadway Width
6.5 m
Interior Bays Required
0
Ramp Bays Required
1 ea
Operators
12 ea
Drivers
6 ea
Emplacement Time
13 minutes
Displacement Time
INA
Military Load Classification (MLC): 60,000 kg
Length of Raft
20.2 m
Number of Rafts that can be assembled from 1 x Bridging Set
4 ea
Maximum Current
2.5 m/sec
Roadway Width
6.5 m
Interior Bays Required
3 ea
Ramp Bays Required
0
Operators
6 ea
Drivers
3 ea
Emplacement Time
10 minutes
Displacement Time
INA
Military Load Classification (MLC): 40,000 kg
Length of Raft
13.2 m
Number of Rafts that can be assembled from 1 x Bridging Set
7 ea
Maximum Current
2.5 m/sec
Roadway Width
6.5 m
Interior Bays Required
2 ea
Ramp Bays Required
0
Operators
4 ea
Drivers
2 ea
Emplacement Time
8 minutes
Displacement Time
INA
Automotive (Chassis: Tiema XC2200)
Engine Name
BF8L413FG
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
188 kW, 1200 rpm
Transmission
ZF5S-111GPA, 9 forward speeds, 1 reverse
Maximum Speed
85 km/h
Range
INA
Tires
14.00 x 20
Protection
Hull Armor
INA
Applique Armor
No
Mine Clearing
No
NBC Protection
No
Smoke Equipment
No
Image Sources
Notes
https://www.steel-trussbridge.com/sale-580557-13t-military-emergency-ribbon-pontoon-floating-bridge-for-wheeled-axle-load.html; https://www.pinterest.com/pin/bridging--597501075533992839/; https://www.steel-trussbridge.com/quality-580564-ribbon-pontoon-bridge-79a-military-bridging-equipment-floating-bridge-pontoon-bridge;
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Mobility
Land > Combat Support Vehicles > Mobility
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
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Width
—
Height
—
Weight
7200 kg
Operators (1)
China
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