RFD New Generation Raft – C130 Hercules Colm McEvoy Survitec Group

RFD New Generation Raft –
C130 Hercules
Colm McEvoy
Survitec Group
[email protected]
C130 Raft Operators
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Royal Air Force
German AF
Belgian AF
Royal Swedish AF
Royal Norwegian AF
Royal Dutch AF
South African AF
Royal Air Force Oman
Royal Australian AF
Royal New Zealand AF
Future Options
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Aerolite 33F
Aerolite 33
(MS) 33 –
Aerolite 30
Heliraft 18R
- ‘F’ =furlable canopy
- Royal Australian Air Force
MOD UK variant
– Typical packed volume – 99 x 64 x 53 cms
– Typical packed weight (subject to e pack) – 63 kgs
NB: Aerolite 33F= current RNoAF standard
Key Data
• 33 persons capacity, overload 49 persons
• Operating conditions
• -30ºC +70ºC
• no altitude restriction for carriage on board
• vibration-tested to US Milspec 810 (D)
• Typical packed dimensions
• 99 x 64 x 53>25 cms - type 117 valise
• suitable for wing stowage location
Key Data
• Advanced boarding aids
– 2 x inflated ramps
• In-water stability
– Large volume water pockets
• Inflatable seat rings
– Cold water protection
• Non-return valves - canopy support
– Survivor protection / Damage tolerance
• Optional pressure gauge
– Pre-flight safety check
Canopy Protection
• Advanced canopy design
– automatically deployed canopy - (MS)33 + Aerolite 33
– furlable canopy -Aerolite 33F
• 360º all-round visibility / assists boarding
• helps surface rescuers / winchmen / paramedics
• easily secured for shelter from sea, spray, wind, sun
‘Safety First’
Inflation System
• RFD new generation rafts
– vent to atmosphere - no risk inadvertent inflation
– positive break shear pin
– vibration tested to MilSpec 810 (D)
Easier Boarding
• Standard RFD feature – incl Aerolite 33 + 33F +
Heliraft 18R
– 2 x inflated boarding ramp ‘fingers’ + mesh
– ‘North Sea proven’ / NATO approved in-service
– USCG approved boarding aids
Emergency Pack –
Typical Contents
• Fluids
• Signalling
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- water + osmosis handpump
- flares, heliograph, seamarker, torch,
whistle, ELT
Medical
- 1st aid kit, seasickness tabs
Repair
- leak stoppers, bellows
Food
- rations 36 ozs
Can be scaled & defined to meet user
requirements.
Aerolite 33F (Furlable)
Typical Inflation –
Aerolite 33F
0 seconds
15 seconds
Crew operate remote firing system
Inflation underway - liferafts
emerge from stowage
Typical Inflation –
Aerolite 33F
30 seconds
60 seconds
Inflation continues - liferaft
buoyancy and canopy tubes
take shape
Liferafts inflated - buoyancy,
canopy tubes and boarding
ramps build to pressure
Aerolite 33 –RAAF Spec S9
Aerolite 33
• Boarding Ramps
Open front for easy access
as approved by US Navy & CG
• Water Pockets
13 large 40 litre capacity
• Floor
3 inflatable sections providing thermal
Insulation from the water
Aerolite 33
• Canopy
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High visibility yellow
Retro-reflective tape as per UK CAA
2 large watertight doors
2 large watertight view ports
Auto erected as part of inflation
No need for additional canopy rods
Aerolite 33
• Typical seating
– 28 occupants around buoyancy
– 5 at centre strut.
NB: Floor area 3.6 sq ft per person / back support 15.7
inch / person
NB: Overload capacity of 50% applies when 1
raft is not available
Aerolite 33
• Inflation System –US
origin
• 4,500psi / 306 bar N2
• Composite cylinder
• Low temperature
performance, already
approved to -55°C
Aerolite 33
• Operating Head – US
origin
• In-service 10+
years
• No reported failures
• Vents to
atmosphere
• Spool valve action
Emergency Pack - Typical
• JAR OPS-1
• Customer
options
available
JAR OPS-1 Emergency Pack
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06568001
01174009
03966009
04935009
05090005
05720017
40318001
05720019
05720023
05720050
05804018
10859009
11125009
11140009
13419011
29811001
05720098
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05487009
HELIOGRAPH 100MM ENGLISH LABEL
KIT FIRST AID
TABLET ANTI-SEASICK 60'S
RATION EMERGENCY 6OZ
CARD SURVIVAL (FLIPCARD)
WHISTLE A5038
SPONGE VISCOSE
STOPPER LEAK NO.1
STOPPER LEAK NO.3
STOPPER LEAK NO.5
BALER 6PT MRI 213
CARD EMERGENCY PACK CONTENTS
SIGNAL DAY/NIGHT NO 1 MK4
PUMP REVERSE OSMOSIS
TORCH 2 CELL c/w BATTERIES
CARD IMMEDIATE ACTION
HAND PUMP
GRADUATED DRINKING VESSEL
SURVIVAL BAGS
PACK MINI FLARES
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General Arrangement Aerolite
(MS)33 – MOD UK Spec
Aerolite (MS)33 MOD UK
Spec, Packed in Wing Stowage
Summary
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Higher carrying capacity
Low weight penalty
Tough, low bulk construction
‘Safety first’ inflation system
Better canopy protection
Easier boardability
Improved sea-keeping