Douglas Equipment Ltd - RAM Handler, Container Transport System, Mu-Meter and Traversing System
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Douglas SPD is located in Cheltenham, UK and is one of the world's foremost designers and manufacturers of military aircraft ground and deck handling tractors that are designed by engineers who appreciate the hostile operating conditions that the equipment may encounter.
On offer is a range of new technology, towbarless military aircraft ground and deck handling systems which have made Douglas the world market leading manufacturer, with units in operation in over 85 countries.
The Douglas strategy of developing its military products based on the company's own funding and research of the market requirements, enables the provision of genuinely COTS equipment that still exactly meets customer's requirements and with a support infrastructure in place from day one.
Douglas' priority on focused development investment in its key markets has enabled the creation of excellent working relationships with clients that have lasted for many years while still enabling the company to retain its competitive manufacturing capability in this complex and technology centred market place.
Douglas SPD is a key equipment supply partner to air forces, navy's and ground equipment contractors around the globe. All benefit from;
- Design and engineering excellence
- Design for use by a company totally dedicated to airport and military aviation
- Superb 24/7 support
- High levels of reliability, proven in the harshest conditions around the world
Products for the Defence sector:
RAM handler
Douglas RAM is the state of the art aircraft manoeuvring system offering fast, precise control from a chest pack operator module.
The RAM unit fits within the aircraft footprint to permit high precision, high parking density and make the best use of valuable onboard or hangar parking space.
No towbars or airframe mods are required and RAM interfaces with all current and proposed aircraft types without adaptation of any kind.
RAM has been designed with a very low profile, so its under fuselage clearance allows handling of helicopters (even with large chin radomes) and fighter aircraft in both land based and marine operations.
RAM provides 3.5 hours continuous movement with an average 18,000kg
aircraft from a single charge of its purpose designed batteries.
Mobiliser Container Transport System
The Mobiliser is an all-purpose, efficient and safe transport system for containers, military shelters, portable hospitals and kitchens that fit within ISO container size limits.
In effect it converts a 'container' into a road going trailer, fully air transportable with cross country capability.
The intrinsic geometry of the Mobiliser ensures that - uniquely - the payload container is transported, lifted and lowered completely horizontally avoiding the excessive and potentially damaging angles required for other demountable systems.
Mu-Meter
The Mu-Meter offers a comprehensive, fully portable means of compiling runway friction reports and contaminant drag measurement data without the need for specialist towing vehicles.
The Mu-Meter produces automatic computerised results in a range of prescribed formats (CAA/FAA/ICAO/CAA CAP683 etc) and in the chosen language of the operator.
Key features of the Mu-Meter include full integration, a powerful onboard microprocessor based system for years of trouble-free operation and the unit is supplied with a touch screen laptop for in vehicle use.
EN Mk.2C handler
This Douglas aircraft handler is a tractive device for manoeuvring aircraft, including helicopters, in or out of hangars, on board ship, on the apron or any location having a hard standing.
It is a battery powered, pedestrian controlled device capable of moving a wide range of aircraft types, extending from lightweight helicopters to aircraft with an all-up weight in the region of 55,000 kgs. It offers 2 hours continual movement from one battery charge.
Deckhand and Trolleys
To complement the RAM there is a range of general purpose airfield and marine trolleys, a dedicated aircraft component removal trolley and a unique Deckhand helicopter restraining and traversing system designed for manoeuvring helicopters in harsh marine conditions.
Douglas Equipment Ltd
Special Products Division
Douglas House
Village Road
Arle
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 0AB
Tel: +44 (0) 1242 531 254
Fax: +44 (0) 1242 571 667
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