SAR Liferaft

Essential Aid for Air-Sea Search and Rescue Operations

The SAR Liferaft is a vital life-saving solution for air-sea search and rescue services, designed to provide essential aid to people in distress at sea. Universally adaptable for use on virtually any rotary or fixed-wing aircraft, the SAR Liferaft is optimised for air-drop operations, integrating seamlessly with aircraft systems to ensure rapid deployment without the need for costly airframe modifications.

The SAR Liferaft is available in two options: the Heliraft, the industry’s leading helicopter-specific liferaft, and the Aerolite, an ultra-light series of fixed-canopy liferafts. Both options provide outstanding reliability and environmental protection, ensuring the safety of survivors in the most critical situations.

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

Mission-Ready for Search and Rescue:
The SAR Liferaft is specifically designed for rapid deployment during air-sea rescue missions, ensuring survivors have immediate access to flotation and environmental protection.

Universal Compatibility Across Platforms:
Whether used on helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft, the SAR Liferaft is adaptable to a wide range of platforms, offering a flexible solution for various search and rescue operations.

Enhanced Safety and Environmental Protection:
The automatic self-erecting canopy and durable construction provide optimal environmental protection, keeping survivors safe from the elements during critical rescue missions.

Easy to Deploy, Proven in Action:
The SAR Liferaft has been extensively tested in real-world scenarios, including military and civilian search and rescue missions, demonstrating its reliability and ease of use.

Platform Compatibility:
The SAR Liferaft is designed to be deployed from virtually any rotary or fixed-wing aircraft, ensuring maximum operational flexibility across a range of platforms:

Rotary-Wing Platforms
Fixed-Wing Platforms

Key Features

Optimised for Air-Drop Operations:
The SAR Liferaft is specifically designed to optimise air-drop search and rescue operations, allowing for rapid and accurate deployment in emergency situations.

No Airframe Modifications Required:
The system is fully integrated into the aircraft design phase, eliminating the need for costly modifications to airframes and allowing for seamless operation on any platform.

Multi-Platform Compatibility:
The SAR Liferaft can be used on both rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, making it a versatile solution for military, coastguard, offshore oil industry, commercial aviation, and civilian emergency operations.

Heliraft and Aerolite Options:
Users can choose between the Heliraft, a helicopter-specific liferaft renowned for its reliability, and the Aerolite, an ultra-light fixed-canopy liferaft ideal for fixed-wing operations.

Reliable Single-Point Activation:
The liferaft’s single-point activation system ensures fast and reliable deployment, reducing the time needed to get the raft in the water during search and rescue missions.

Technical Specification

Activation:	Manual single-point activation
Capacity:	Available in a range of capacities:
Heliraft:	Capacities range from 7 to 18 persons, depending on the model
Aerolite:	Available in 4-person or 10-person models
Packed Dimensions:	Ranges from 580 x 370mm to 1200 x 350mm depending on the model
Packed Weight:	Varies between 26 kg and 60 kg based on the selected model
Operational Range:	Suitable for air-drop from helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft at altitudes from 30 to 90 metres and speeds up to 150 knots
Survival Packs:	Optional survival packs available to support extended operations

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