TM 5-1940-277-10
TM 1940-10/1
LONGITUDINAL RAFT RATING CHART
Raft Velocity (ft/sec)
Raft Size
0-3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3-bay
45
45
45
40
40
35
30
25
4-bay
70
70
70
60
60
60
55
45
5-bay
75
75
75
70
70
70
60
60
6-bay
80
80
80
70
70
70
70
70
(Track Wheel)
96
96
96
96
96
96
70
70
NOTES:
Table shows load (MLC) capacity based on one vehicle positioned on the raft centerline and centered on the deck
The values shown for 3-14-15-bay rafts apply for wheeled or tracked vehicles. The values shown for a 6-bay raft
apply for trade/wheel vehicles as shown.
Two bridge erection boats are required for propulsion with any raft in the table.
This configuration is to be used only where current velocities in loading and unloading areas are 5 fps or less.
Ratings apply only with bottom of ramp ends raised 1 foot dear of water. Ramps raised for loading must be
lowered before raft is underway.
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