Arresting Systems: Military
UK representative for ESCO
- The standard expeditionary arresting gear for the Royal Air Force and the U.S. Air Force.
- Certified for road speeds up to 55 MPH.
- One complete hook cable configured system can be transported by a single C-130, C-17 or C-5 aircraft.
- All tools and equipment to transport, deploy, operate, and maintain the Portarrest are included, and are stored on board the trailers.
- A variety of configurations provide economical solutions for individual operating requirements.
- Incorporates all variations of friction brake energy absorbers (BAK-12 and 500S).
- Can be configured with conventional hook cable and/or a net stanchion system for emergency arrestment operations.
- on permanent or temporary runways
- main operating or forward operating air bases
- emergency or temporary air strips
- in any environmental condition, including arctic cold, desert heat and humid tropics.
- The BAK-12/MAAS will continue to serve as the frontline energy absorber for the U.S. Air Force and throughout the entire F-22 and F-35 life-cycle.
PORTARREST® P-IV (MAAS): PAAG
The Portarrest or PAAG is a self-contained friction brake system designed specifically to support rapid deployment and facilitate safe aircraft recovery.