Aviation Liferaft

  • The (CPR) from Switlik sets the standard in lightweight high-performance life rafts. This large, lightweight and fully featured life raft is the commercial raft version designed for and adopted by the US Coast Guard AUF for their helicopter operations. Complete with a convertible canopy system offering protection for up to 1140 lbs (equivalent to an average of 6 UK males) and additional stability, this aviation version offers an easy to use, multiple entry point raft in case of an emergency. The patented and military proven hermetically sealed packaging system protects the raft’s material during storage.The CPR - aviation is feature rich and provides significant benefits to the users:
    • Suitable for around 6-8
    • Lightweight & compact
    • Provides ease of storage
    • Allows ease of deployment by anyone
    • Highly stable
    • Good level of protection through convertible canopy system
    • Quick & easy boarding from every direction
    • Excellent cold weather inflation performance
    • Multiple entry/exit points
    • Provides excellent ventilation and protection
    • Carry-on-board
    • Optional survival kit/aids
    • TSO C70a Type II approval for aviation application
  • Switlik’s ISPLR brings advanced military design and mission proven durability to a single person life raft has been designed for individual pilots flying over water.  FAA approved to TSO-C72c standard, the unique U-shaped design allows the raft to be fully reversible, allowing quick and ease of entry from the water - whichever side is up when it automatically inflates. The low-slung floor design of the ISPLR allows seating at a slight recline lowering the centre of gravity well below the waterline, increasing stability in rough waters.Zips are located at either side of the raft, allowing you to partially close the canopy, keeping out the elements whilst providing a good ventilation. With the sea anchor deployed, the ISPLR is designed to float facing downwind - allowing the canopy to remain unzipped except during extreme weather conditions. As soon as the pull handle is triggered, two 75g cylinders provide rapid inflation. Well placed oral tubes provide easy an easy inflation method for the canopy as well as the inner sleeve.
    • Quick and easy boarding
    • Enhanced seating comfort and stability in water
    • Weather-tight canopy protection for extreme weather condition
    • Ease of viability through canopy viewing window
    • Stowage pockets for personal safety items
    • Easily transportable between aircraft
    • Designed to float facing downwind
    • TSO-C72c FAA approved
  • When land is far behind you and home is on the other side of the horizon, you need the best peace of mind and protection. The OPR Offshore Passage Raft is our ultra modern and lightest of our liferaft solutions based on decades of prior designs, research and testing. With plenty of freeboard for high seas and advanced features such as our convertible canopy system, heat sealed construction, and four rigid boarding steps, the OPR is the provides the ultimate safety when offshore. *For those who venture to farther waypoints and test the limits of their craft, upgrade to Switlik’s OPR HD with a nylon fabric, complete with survival gear.The Offshore Passage Raft (OPR) provide ultimate safety and stability whilst further offshore:
    • Suitable for 6-8 people
    • Suitable for off shore (greater than 10 miles from shore)
    • Ease of comfort in more volatile weather conditions
    • Rapid & flexible boarding
    • Carry-on-board
    • Highly stable from 2 buoyancy tubes
    • Allows ease of entry/exit from 4 boarding ladders
    • Designed to prevent sea sickness with 4 access windows
    • Sun protection & ventilation from convertible canopy
    • TSO C70a Type II approval
    Offshore Passage Raft (OPR) in HD gives you the addition of:
    • Patented Toroidal stability system for greater stability further offshore
    • Compliant to ISO 9650 type 1 offshore racing standard from HD tube material
    • Additional survival equipment
    • ISO approved (suitable for some racing applications)
  • This 4-6 man RFD Beaufort Pilot liferaft was designed for the colder European waters. It is lightweight and square in design and offers a perfect compact solution for multiple occupancy on light aircraft flying over the colder European waters. As you would expect from RFD’s unique features this raft is designed in highly visible materials and once in water will inflate within 8-12 seconds. The canopy is an integral part of the raft, and is automatically erected and supported in position by an inflatable arch tube which acts as further buoyancy.Survival equipment and essential survival aids including a rescue line and quoit, a sea anchor drogue and an internally stowed emergency pack are positioned under the boarding ladder for immediate use. Thermal protection is provided via a seal on the canopy and stabilising water pockets fitted to the underside of the floor prevent survivors capsizing in rough water.4-6 Man RFD Multiple Occupancy Pilot Raft
    • Compact & lightweight raft with ease of stowage
    • Single cylinder inflation system
    • Large capacity water pockets for high stability
    • Integrated survival equipment & survival aids
    • High level of protection during extreme weather conditions
    • Integrated sea anchor (drogue) to secure position
    • Ease of transportation via portable valise
    • For use on light aircraft
  • The Solo-Raft offers a highly compact & lightweight rescue solution designed for light aviation use, yachtsman, off-shore rescue and other critical individual rescue missions. Offering quick and effective deployment in an emergency and ease of visibility in diminishing light, the single emergency liferaft provides ease of deployment and safe entry from water, allowing a secure place of refuge.Packed in a compact valise the Solo-Raft provides ease of self-deployment using a disposable Cocylinder. Fully operational within seconds, boarding is made effective through its design, making entry simpler and safer for the user. Enhanced water stability is guaranteed through the advanced dipped floor by lowering the centre of gravity. Safety is of paramount importance, ensuring that the liferaft cannot be accidently separated from the survivor. Immediate thermal protection is ensured through the integrated thermal layer canopy and survival aids are fitted as standard to the liferaft.
    • Compact & lightweight with ease of stowage
    • Ease of operation in diminishing light
    • Integrated tethering line securing life raft to survivor
    • Enhanced water stability through advanced dipped floor
    • Ease of maintenance from disposable cylinder
    • Integrated pre-packed survival equipment & survival aids
    • High level of protection during extreme weather conditions
    • Integrated sea anchor (drogue) to secure position
    • Ease of transportation via portable valise
    • Compatible life jacket

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