ADEX 2016: Poly Defence exhibits its new HZ 51M mechanized bridge

 
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2nd Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition
27 - 30 September 2016
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ADEX 2016: Poly Defence exhibits its new HZ 51M mechanized bridge
The Chinese defense company Poly Defence presents a new type of mechanized bridge here in Baku, during this 2nd edition of ADEX exhibition. The HZ 51M fast mechanized bridge is a set of military equipment already in active service in “several different countries, including China”, a representative of Poly Defence told Army Recognition.
     
IMG 7266A scale model of Poly Defence's HZ 51M mechanized bridge at ADEX 2016
     
The HZ 51M complete set is composed of one erection vehicle and six transportation vehicles.

The bridge is 17 – 51 m long, 4 m wide and features a high-speed deployment capability ensure all sorts of vehicles with a tracked load of up to 55 tons or an axle load of up to 13 tons to rapidly cross any obstacle.

The erection and retrieval time of a complete 51 m-long bridge is 60 min. The design using longevity is 10 000 times, according to Poly Defence information. The whole system can be loaded by a crew of 3-4 men and operates at temperature from -41°C to + 50°C.