FAUN Trackway USA has launched its latest innovation, a multi-role packaging solution for its range of expedient helipads.
The prototype packaging solution is based on a 10ft ISO container which can be transported by helicopter enabling expeditionary, humanitarian and relief personnel to access all the equipment and tools necessary to build a 15m by 15m helipad.
The container can then be used as an operational base when the helipad has been deployed. The container is fitted with power, air conditioning, and secure working and storage space. It can also be configured to include two sleeping spaces and be used off shore.
Compatible with both the PSA FT and PSA FT-R helipad variants – both designed by FAUN Trackway USA to create stable, temporary landing surfaces – the modular structure enables the panels to be laid in varying configurations to accommodate different helicopters.
Aerospace Wales used the solution to support the show at the Royal International Air Tattoo – the helipad was deployed to enable showcase helicopters to land and the packaging as an operations centre for airfield crew.
Chris Kendall, CEO at FAUN Trackway, said: “After extensive consultations with a number of clients, along with the UN, this technology has been developed to add versatility to both expeditionary and civilian operations.
“There is a need in the market for a solution that can offer additional operational features to those active in remote areas – the Helipad Multi-Role Packaging Solution can be used as both a landing area and a temporary base, which will be particularly valuable in places where infrastructure has been damaged or is non-existent.”
The air conditioning system used in the prototype was donated by Dantherm, a provider of ventilation and dehumidification solutions based in Skive, Denmark, and the helipad lighting by Metalite Aviation Lighting Systems, a manufacturer of portable airfield lighting systems, based in Dorset, UK.
FAUN Trackway USA’s HLM is a system of interlocking military-grade aluminium panels that can be laid where it is not practical or feasible to install permanent infrastructure, supporting armed forces mobility needs in remote operations. It was designed in conjunction with the UK Royal Engineers and is available in a variety of sizes to provide a solid landing foundation for all helicopter types. It is portable and can easily be deployed manually.
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Notes to Editors:
FAUN Trackway Limited’s head office in Llangefni, Anglesey, UK is the home of its manufacturing, engineering, sales and administration activates.
FAUN Trackway Limited is a division of FAUN Umwelttechnik GmbH – part of the KIRCHHOFF group.
The Kirchhoff group boasts world-wide manufacturing expertise, with offices and production facilities in Germany, France, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, UK, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Ireland, China, Portugal, Spain, Canada, USA, Mexico, and Austria.
FAUN Trackway USA, Inc is the sister company to FAUN Trackway Limited, with an office in Washington DC.
FAUN Trackway Limited has an extensive history of aluminium military product manufacturing, which it has been producing in Anglesey, North Wales for over 60 years. Trackway is used by over 40 different armed forces worldwide and is a longstanding engineering product of the British Army.
Product Range:
Portable roadway systems
• Heavy Ground Mobility System (HGMS) deploys, recovers, transports and stores up to 100m of MLC 70 roadway, which can withstand repeated loads of tracked and wheeled vehicles up to 70 tonnes (MLC 70). 50m is laid by two men in less than 6 minutes.
• Medium Ground Mobility System (MGMS) deploys, recovers, transports and stores up to 40m of MLC 30 roadway, which can withstand repeated loads of tracked and wheeled vehicles up to 30 tonnes (MLC 30). 40m is laid by two men in less than 6 minutes.
• Vehicle Recovery Mat (VRM) is deployed by hand to recover bogged down vehicles fast. It comprises two aluminium mats and is reusable.
Aviation systems
• Rapid Runway Repair (RRR) consists of MLC 70 Trackway mats and patches that enable damaged runways to be repaired so that flying operations can be quickly resumed after enemy attack. RRR is vital in the Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) process.
• Aircraft Landing Mat (ALM) is an expedient runway in kit form that enables temporary airfields to be constructed quickly and easily.
• Helicopter Landing Mat (HLM) temporary helipad is suitable for a wide variety of rotary aircraft, designed to reduce brownout.
• UAV Landing Mat is designed to provide a smooth and mobile landing for any size or weight of UAV.
More information and brochures can be found at www.fauntrackway.co.uk
