Short Gap Crossing

Specification The short gap crossing system enables tracked and wheeled combat and
support vehicles to lay Pipe Fascines, in order to cross wet and dry gaps
Maxi Pipe Fascine rapidly without the need for bridging.

Weight 2,500kg (5,510lb)

The Short Gap Crossing System consists of a stowage, launching and recovery
Width 4.60m (15’) capability for Pipe Fascines. Systems are available for heavy, medium and light
vehicles.
Approximate Diameter 2.20m (7’3”)

NATO Stock Number NM/5680-99-772-1832 The Pipe Fascine is a bundle of lightweight plastic pipes chained together to allow
the bundle to alter its shape to the profile of the gap. Pipe Fascines do not create
Mini Pipe Fascine
dams in wet gaps and can be recovered and reused many times.
Weight 210kg (463lb)
They can be used in natural gaps, bomb craters, anti-tank ditches and to replace
Width 4.60m (15’) destroyed bridges.
Approximate Diameter 0.55m (22”)
A single Maxi Pipe Fascine, can fill a gap 5.00m (16’5”) wide for tracked vehicles.
NATO Stock Number NM/5680-99-772-1833 More can be added for wider gaps.

Mini Pipe Fascines are available for light armoured vehicles.