Amphibisches Bruecken- und UEbersetzfahrzeug

摘要

An amphibious vehicle having an elongated bouyant main body with ground wheels at the ends for ground travel and propulsion means for water travel. Auxiliary bouyant bodies on top of the main body can be pivoted outwardly thereon at opposite sides of the main body to form a platform for ferrying or for a bridge. When the auxiliary bodies are pivoted inwardly on top of the main body, the vehicle is compact and can be transported in a rail car. When the auxiliary bodies are pivoted outwardly, a wide platform is provided. Differing positions for use are realized by folding operations relative to the auxiliary bodies with pure pivoting movements. Land vehicle use, floating body use, and ramp use are feasible in compact and folded apart configurations of auxiliary bodies.