Statement_of_Objectivies_Portable_Rail_Ramp_19_FEB.pdf

PORTABLE RAIL RAMP

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

Portable rail ramp system that is transportable and capable of being assembled with minimal man power or material handling equipment with a rapid assembly time of two hours or less.

The basic objectives are:

1. Capable of supporting the M1A2 SEP v3 in rail movement configuration (65 Metric Tons).

2. Assembled without the need of hand tools by two personnel and one 4k forklift, with minimum components and ease of assembly in under 2 hours for ramp and matting.

3. Includes a track skirt for unloading to prevent damage to rail lines.

4. Transportable using a Palletized Loading System (PLS).

5. Capable of multi-functional loading to truck conveyances onto M872 trailer and

European low bed (not lowboy) trailers

6. Functional for loading/unloading at level railhead and remote track locations

7. Capable of working on level or irregular graded surfaces

8. Accommodates for two rail gauges: standard (1435mm) and broad gauge (1520mm)

9. 20 year service life

10. Operation Temperature -20 C to +45 C.

11. Approach Angle to loading ramp of less than 25 degrees

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