According to a PR published by Aerolite One on March 9, 2023, the advanced single-seat liferaft (SSLR) from global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec, has received official US Navy designation LRU-38/P for use on F/A-18 Super Hornet and T-45 Goshawk aircraft.
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F/A-18 aircraft. (Picture source: L3Harris)
Specifically developed to meet the evolving needs of fast jet pilots, Aerolite One’s compact and lightweight design creates additional space for critical mission-specific survival aids in the pilot’s personal survival pack (PSP).
Completion of the US Navy’s demanding testing programme demonstrates performance and validates the design of Aerolite One for use in extreme conditions, ensuring the user is provided with emergency flotation and protection from cold water in the event of an ejection over water.
The product utilises advanced materials and manufacturing techniques to create a single-seat liferaft that exceeds in-water, seakeeping and thermal protection performance requirements while minimising pack volume and weight.
The result offers a solution that is 20% lighter than existing products and up to 56% less packed volume, achieved through the application of high-performance, lightweight materials and advanced manufacturing technologies.
During a comprehensive testing programme, physical and laboratory trials verified Aerolite One’s resistance to thermal shock, explosive decompression, acceleration, vibration, high and low pressures and temperatures, saltwater corrosion, accelerated ageing and performance in heavy seas.
