Aerolite Multi-Seat Liferaft

Mission-Certified Life Support for Fixed and Rotary Wing Aircraft

The Aerolite Multi-Seat Liferaft is a mission-certified life support solution, designed to provide optimal protection and flotation for passengers and crew in emergency situations. With its lightweight construction and robust design, the Aerolite Liferaft allows operators to reduce weight, maximising fuel efficiency, passenger capacity, and cargo space. Available in multiple sizes and configurations, the Aerolite Liferaft is suitable for a wide range of fixed and rotary wing platforms.

Meeting the highest industry standards, including UK CAA, EASA, and FAA certifications, the Aerolite Liferaft ensures reliability in critical situations, such as search and rescue operations. The liferaft’s automatic canopy, single-point activation system, and modular emergency packs are designed for ease of use, allowing for swift deployment with minimal intervention.

Performance

Designed for speed, agility and control, our solutions excel under the extreme demands of fast jet flight. By reducing pilot fatigue and supporting physical resilience, we enable greater endurance in high-intensity missions, helping ensure sustained performance and mission success, even in the most challenging conditions.

Innovation

We’re shaping the future of fast jet capability through next-generation innovation. From cutting-edge material sciences to advanced G-protection system architectures, our solutions are designed to enhance pilot performance and survivability. Innovative textiles and smart integration elevate protection and efficiency, setting new standards for the cockpit and beyond.

Protection

Protection in fast jet environments demands intelligent integration. Our systems are designed to safeguard pilots against thermal extremes, high-G forces and operational hazards. From cockpit survivability to environmental resilience, every element is engineered to preserve capability when it matters most.

Product Benefits

Reduced Weight for Optimised Operations:
The Aerolite Liferaft is designed with weight reduction in mind, allowing operators to carry more passengers, fuel, or cargo, thus improving operational efficiency.

Simple and Reliable Deployment:
The single-point activation system allows for easy deployment, ensuring the liferaft can be used quickly in emergency scenarios with minimal effort from the crew.

Enhanced Environmental Protection:
The automatic canopy and hardened container options provide essential environmental protection during survival situations, keeping passengers and crew safe from the elements.

Versatile Use Across Platforms:
Designed for use across both rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, the Aerolite Liferaft is a flexible solution for a variety of aircraft configurations.

Platform Compatibility:
The Aerolite Multi-Seat Liferaft is suitable for use across multiple fixed and rotary wing platforms, ensuring reliable protection and compliance with aviation safety standards:

Rotary-Wing Platforms
Fixed-Wing Platforms

Key Features

Certified to the Highest Standards:
Approved by UK CAA, EASA, and FAA, ensuring compliance with global aviation safety regulations.

Multi-Platform Use:
Compatible with both fixed-wing and rotary wing aircraft, providing versatile life-saving protection across various platforms.

Proven Reliability:
Extensively tested in emergency situations, the Aerolite Liferaft is trusted to provide reliable flotation and environmental protection during search and rescue operations.

Single-Point Activation System:
The highly reliable single-point activation system ensures that the liferaft can be easily deployed in emergency situations, reducing the time required for manual intervention.

Automatic Canopy:
An automatic canopy system ensures optimum environmental protection with minimal user intervention, shielding passengers and crew from the elements.

Strong, Hardened Containers:
The Aerolite 10 and Aerolite 30 models come with strong, hardened containers to ensure the liferaft is protected during storage and transit.

Accessible Emergency Packs:
The Aerolite 5 and Aerolite 10 models include accessible emergency packs containing essential survival aids to support passengers and crew in survival situations.

Technical Specification

Activation:	Manual activation with single-point system
Capacity:	Available in various models with rated capacities ranging from 4 to 32 persons, depending on the model
Aerolite 5:	5-person capacity (Overload capacity: 8 persons)
Aerolite 10:	11-person capacity (Overload capacity: 17 persons)
Aerolite 30:	32-person capacity (Overload capacity: 48 persons)
Buoyancy:	Double buoyancy tubes for additional flotation stability
Packed Weight:	Ranges from 15 to 62 kg, depending on the model and size
Certification:	FAA, EASA, UK CAA
Options:	Can be configured with 406 MHz ELT/PLB and other mission-specific survival aids

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