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BRITISH
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT
CATALOGUE
THIRD EDITION
OCTOBER
1970
9*
BRITISH
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT
CATALOGUE
Published by authority of the
Ministry of Defence (Defence Sales)
by
Combined Service Publications
London, October 1970
Ltd
All
copyright reserved
by the publishers
Third edition
Published by
:
October 1970
Combined Service Publications
67-68 Jermyn Street
London SW1
Ltd
England
Telephone: 01-930 1110
Edited by
Technical Writing Service Ltd
6 Ganton Street
London
W1 V 1 LJ
England
Telephone: 01-437 2944
Printed by
F J Parsons Ltd
London, Hastings and Folkestone
England
Contents
Page
3
List of
4
Introduction
5
How
9
Product index
contents
to use this
35
Alphabetic
57
Product data
Catalogue
of firms
list
NAVY
57
Section
Ships
83
Section
Support vessels
91
Section
Underwater vessels, weapons and equipment
111
Section
Surface sensors, control systems and
143
Section
Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
167
Section
Other naval equipment
weapons
ARMY
177
Section
7
Tanks
183
Section
8
203
Section
9
221
Section 10
253
269
283
309
Section
Section 12
Armoured vehicles
Weapons and ammunition
Sensors and control systems
Engineer equipment
Earthmoving equipment
Section 13
Vehicles
Section 14
Vehicle equipment
331
Section
5
Trailers
Section 16
Aircraft
1
1
for
ground forces
AIR
339
367
377
405
415
435
Section
1
7
and engines
Helicopters and hovercraft
Section 18
Weapons and
Section 19
Aerial reconnaissance
Section 20
Aircraft
equipment and instruments
Section 21
Airfield
equipment and services
control systems for aircraft
equipment
ALL SERVI CES
Section 22
Guided weapons and equipment
Section 23
Air defence
Section 24
Radio transmitters and receivers
Section 25
Other communications and electronic equipment
Section 26
Training equipment
Section 27
Internal
Section 28
Power generating equipment
Section 29
Rescue equipment
601
Section 30
Pyrotechnics
615
625
647
655
675
685
Section 31
Fire fighting
Section 32
Materials handling equipment
Section 33
Storage equipment
Section 34
Test equipment
Section 35
Medical supplies and equipment
Section 36
Field
691
Section 37
Uniforms and personal equipment
701
Section 38
Advisory and supporting services
729
Section 39
Other products and services
449
467
477
509
535
559
577
593
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air traffic
radars
combustion engines
equipment
accommodation
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ntroduction
industry manufactures a very wide range of defence equipment
proven in battle round the world. In recent years many items of such
equipment have been sold to other countries both by British industry and
by the British Ministry of Defence.
Although all manufacturers issue technical literature describing their
products and many offer very detailed brochures, it is felt that there is a
need for a joint catalogue of defence equipment such as this publication.
This sets out to provide a quick and easy reference to the widest possible
range of products and services, information about each being presented
British
uniform layout.
do not claim that all items of defence equipment manufactured in
Britain are included or described. Some are too complex to include in this
type of presentation, others of which you may have heard are not yet in
service. If you want further information on any of the items or if you cannot
find the type of equipment for which you are looking, help will be forthcoming from the British Embassy or High Commission if appropriate
in your country.
Alternatively, your representatives in London can seek
further information from the British Ministry of Defence or Ministry of
in a
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Technology.
It should be noted moreover that contributors to this Catalogue have
been able to select only one or, at best, a few of their products for inclusion in the product data sections; other products made by the contributor
are indicated against their name in the alphabetic list.
This edition contains updated and new information, and therefore
supersedes the second edition dated December 1969, all copies of which
should be destroyed. The next (fourth) edition will be published in the
Autumn of 1971, it having been decided that it is now necessary to publish the Catalogue only once a year in future.
This Catalogue has been sponsored by the British Ministries of Defence
and Technology and has been prepared with the fullest assistance and
co-operation of the many firms participating.
Application for further copies of this edition should be addressed to the
publishers: Combined Service Publications Limited, 67 68 Jermyn Street,
London SW1
,
England.
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The products shown in this Catalogue are grouped into sections relating
comparable defence purposes. As far as possible, the sections
themselves are grouped to bring together equipment for naval, army and
air use
n P a 9 e ^ wi " be found a list of these section headings with
page numbers.
On pages 9-34 there is a comprehensive index of all the products
included, arranged alphabetically irrespective of section, giving the page
numbers on which descriptive details are published.
On pages 35-56 there is a list of all the firms concerned, arranged
to broadly
alphabetically. If details of a product or products made by a particular
firm are required, these may be found from the page numbers listed in
the firm's alphabetic list entry. This list also contains more details of the
firms themselves, such as locations of separate divisions or branches, as
well as products not described in this publication.
While every care has been taken to ensure that the data published in
this Catalogue are correct, the publishers accept no responsibilityforany
of the information.
The right is reserved to change specifications without prior notice at
any time.
The trade marks and trade names used in this Catalogue must not be
reproduced without permission of the firms concerned. All text and illustrations in this Catalogue are copyright and must not be reproduced
without permission of the publishers.
To our many friends we apologise that this Catalogue is printed only
in English. Where further explanation is required, assistance can always
be obtained from the Embassies of Great Britain, including our Service
Attaches.
Queen's Award to Industry
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This symbol, which will be found on many pages in this Catalogue, denotes that the firm concerned has received the Queen's Award to Industry
for outstanding achievements in the year or years indicated under the
symbol.
Modo
onsulter ce Catalogue
au Catalogue sont groupes
3 j'apportant a des fins militaires d ordre
rubriques sont groupees autant que
,'es
de facon a reunir les equipements des
services de I'armee, de I'air et de la marine. On
trouvera a la page 3 une liste de ces rubriques, avec
leurs numeros de pages.
II
est publie aux pages 9-34 un repertoire de tous
les produits inclus au Catalogue, parordrealphabetique,
independamment de la rubrique et indiquant la page
ou se trouvent les descriptions s'y rapportant.
Une liste parait aux pages 35-56 ou figurent
alphabetiquement toutes les societes mentionnees.
Pour trouver des informations sur un ou des produits
fabriques par une societe donnee, se referer aux
pages indiquees a la liste alphabetique des societes;
cette liste procure d'autres renseignements sur les
societes, comme par example les adresses des services
et filiales qui ont leur propre siege, ainsi que d'autres
produits non decritsau present Catalogue.
Tandis que les editeurs ont pris soin d'assurer que
les informations publiees au Catalogue sont exactes,
ne peuvent accepter aucune responsabilite en
ils
ce qui concerne toutes ou partie de ces informations.
Les societes se reservent le droit de modifier les
specifications a tout moment donne, sans avis prealable.
Les marques et les noms commerciaux qui figu r ent
au Catalogue ne seront pas reproduits sans la permission des societes concernees. Tous les textes et
illustrations du Catalogue ne peuvent etre reproduits
sans la permission des editeurs qui s'en reservent le
droit de publication.
Nous prions nos bons amis nombreux de bien vouloir
nous excuser de I'absence d'une version francaise
de cet Catalogue. Pour des renseignements supplementaires on peut toujours s'adresser aux Ambassades
de la Grande Bretagne ou a ses Attaches Militaires.
ories
de usar este Catalogo
Los productos ilustrados en este Catalogo estan agrupados por secciones que guardan relacion con finalidades de defensa comparables en terminos generates.
Dentro de lo posible las secciones mismas estan a
su vez ordenadas en grupos con el fin de reunir los
equipos y material destinados a las fuerzas de tierra,
mar y aire. En la pagina 3 se hallara una lista de los
encabezamientos de estas secciones con indicacion
de los numeros de las paginas.
En las paginas 9-34 hay un indice completo de
todos los productos incluidos, dispuestos alfabeticamente cualquiera que sea la seccidn a que pertenece y
con indicacion de los numeros de las paginas en las
que se publican
los detalles descriptivos.
paginas 35-56 hay una lista de todas la
firmas interesadas, por orden alfabetico. Si se desea
conocer detalles de un producto o productos fabricados
por una firma determinada, pueden hallarse dirigiendose
a los numeros de paginas indicados en la lista alfabetica de las empresas. Esta lista contiene tambien mas
datos de las firmas propiamente dichas, tales como la
direcciones de las distintas divisiones y sucursales,
asi como productos que no se describen en este
Catalogo.
Si bien se han adoptado todas las precauciones
necesarias para asegurar que sean correctos todos los
datos publicados en este Catalogo, los editores no
aceptan responsabilidad alguna por la informacion
facilitada en el mismo.
Queda reservado el derecho a modificar especificaciones sin previo aviso en cualquier momento dado.
No esta permitida la reproduccion de ninguno de los
nombres y marcas registrados utilizados en este
Catalogo sin el previo consentimiento de las firmas
interesadas. Todo el texto y las ilustraciones de este
Catalogo estan sujetos a las leyes del derecho de
autor y no esta permitida su reproduccion sin el previo
consentimiento de los editores.
Rogamos a nuestros numerosos amigos de excusarnos de que este Catalogo sea impreso unicamente
en ingles. Mas amplios informes pueden ser obtenidos
de las Embajadas de Gran Bretaha y de sus agregados
En
las
militares.
Le Prix Royal decerne a I'industrie
Ce symbole qu'on recontrera souvent aux pages
du Catalogue indique que la societe concernee s'est
vu decerner le Prix Royal a I'industrie pour son important apport au cours de I'annee ou des annees
portees en dessous du symbole.
El
Galardon de
la
Reina a
la
Industria
Este simbolo, que se vera en muchas paginas de este
Catalogo, indica que la firma ha sido galardonada con
el Premio de la Reina a la Industria por haber logrado
exitos sobresalientes en al aho o los ahos mencionados
bajo el simbolo.
Zum Gebrauch
Die in diesem Katalog beschriebenen Erzeugnisse sind
Abschnitte gegliedert, die annahernd vergleichbaren
Verteidigungszwecken entsprechen. Soweit wie moglich, sind die Abschnitte selbst so angeordnet, dass
Ausrustungsartikel fur die Marine, Armee und Luftwaffe zusammengefasst sind. Auf Seite 3 befindet sich
ein Verzeichnis dieser Abschnitts-Uberschriften mit
Angabe der Seitenzahl.
Die Seiten 9-34 enthalten
ungeachtet der Einteilung in Abschnitte
in alphabetischer Reihenfolge
ein umfassendes Register alter aufgefuhrten Produkte
mit Angabe der Seite, auf der die detaillierte Beschreibung zu finden ist.
Die Seiten 35-56 enthalten ein komplettes Firmenverzeichnis, alphabetisch geordnet. Werden Einzelheiten uber ein von einer bestimmten Firma hergestelltes Produkt gewunscht, so sind diese an Hand der
Seitenzahlen zu finden, die im alphabetisch angeordneten Firmenverzeichnis angegeben sind. Dieses Verzeichnis enthalt auch Mitteilungen uber die einzelnen
Firmen, wie z.B. Anschriften von Abteilungen oder
Filialen, sowie uber Produkte, die in diesem Katalog
nicht beschrieben sind.
Obwohl mit grosster Sorgfalt darauf geachtet
wurde, dass die Angaben in diesem Katalog richtig
sind, lehnt der Verlag jede Haftung ab.
Die Herstellerfirmen behalten sich das Recht vor,
Benachrichtigung Spezijederzeit ohne vorherige
fikationen zu andern.
Die in dem Katalog vorkommenden Warenzeichen
und Firmennamen durfen nicht ohne schriftliche
Einwilligung der Firmen nachgedruckt werden. Alle
Texte und lllustrationen des Katalogs sind urheberrechtlich
geschutzt. Nachdruck ohne Einwilligung des
Verlags ist untersagt.
Wir bitten unsere Uberseekunden hoflichst urn
Nachsicht, dass dieser Katalog nur in englisch gedruckt ist. Falls zusatzliche Erlauterungen erwunscht
sein sollten, konnen sie jederzeit von den Botschaften
Grossbritanniens, einschliesslich der Militarattaches,
eingeholt werden.
in
—
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Koniglicher Industriepreis
Dieses Zeichen, das auf zahlreichen Seiten des
Katalogs erscheint, zeigt an, dass die Firma in einem
oder mehreren Jahren mit dem Queen's Award to
Industry fur hervorragende Leistungen ausgezeichnet
wurde.
Manuseamento do Catalogo
des Katalogs
Os produtos mostrados neste Catalogo estao agrupados
em
seccoes relacionadas em termos gerais a fins
defensivos comparaveis. Tanto quanto possivel, as
seccces, de per si, estao agrupadas catalogando
equipamento usado por forcas navais, aereas e do
exercito. Na pagina 3 encontra-se uma lista com os
titulos destas seccces e os numeros das paginas em
queseencontram.
Nas paginas 9-34 encontra-se
um
indice
compreen-
dente todos os produtos incluidos, dispostos alfabeticamente, irrespectivamente da seccao a que
pertencem, com os numeros das paginas onde se
encontram os pormenores descritivos.
Nas paginas 35-56 encontra-se uma lista de todas
as firmas interessadas em o.dem alfabetica. Se forem
desejados pormenores de um produto ou produtos
feitos por determinada firma, estes podem obter-se
pelos numeros da pagina que se encontram na lista
alfabetica das firmas. Esta lista da tambem mais
pormenores sobre as firmas como, por exemplo,
localizacao de divisoes separadas ou sucursais, bem
como de produtos que nao se encontram nesta
publicacao.
Nao obstante ter sido tornado o malor cuidado para
assegurar a exactidao dos dados publicados neste
Catalogo, os editores nao aceitam qualquer responsabilidade pelas informacces fornecidas.
Reserva-se o direito de alterar especificoes em
qualquer momento e sem aviso previo.
As marcas registradas e nomes comerciais publicados neste Catalogo nao devem ser reproduzidos
sem o consentimento previo das firmas respectivas.
Todos os textos e ilustracoes tern direitos reservados e
nao podem ser reproduzidos sem o consentimento dos
editores.
Pedimos desculpas aos nossos Exm os amigos que
Catalogo seja redigido exclusivamemte em
Ingles. Se se precisem mais explicacces as Embaixadas
inclusivo
os adidos militares, ficarao
Britanicas,
sempre as suas ordens para lhas fornecer.
este
Real Ordem de Merito Industrial
Este simbolo, que se encontra em muitas paginas deste
Catalogo, significa que a firma respectiva foi galardoada com a Real Ordem de Merito Industrial em
reconhecimento de realizacoes de relevo no ano ou
anos indicados a parte inferior do simbolo.
3
is not a comprehensive index of defence
equipment: only products dealt with in this
Catalogue are listed.
Opposite each product will be found the
number of the page or pages on which the
product is described.
This
Items printed
headings.
in
bold type indicate section
Product
index
Page
Product
Page
Product
Aid
Air control radar, tactical
243
670
433
112- 113, 514-515
250
249
727
557, 714- 717
670
724
684
250
140- 141
380 381
102- 103
329
172- -173, 264
740- -741
470- -471
Air-cooled diesel engine
570- -571
Air cooler
330, 427, 740-741
732- -733
370- -375
fire
AC
AC
generator
voltmeter
AIDA
intruder alarm
AMETS artillery meteorological survey
ATC simulator
ATES air-transportable
Abbot
self-propelled
earth station
gun
Accelerometer, single-axis
Access mat, tank
Accident recorder, in-flight
324- 325
666- 667
227
243
548- 549
484- 485
204- 205
428- 429
258- 259
432
permanent
Acetylene gas generator
Acoustic transmitter
Action information system
Action information training
simulator
Action simulator
Actuator
control-surface, aircraft
electric
hydraulic
rotary
night-viewing
ranging
technical
training
viewing
visual training
walking
Aiming post lamp
Aiming sight
Air-brake parachute
Air breathing apparatus, compressed
Air cleaner
Accommodation
mobile
control, artillery
inspection
landing
navigational, marine
688
688
267
Air
compressor
Air conditioning
554
538- -539
Air-cushion craft skirt
Air-cushion vehicle
Air defence and air traffic radars
416- -417
134- -135
134- -135
324- -325
Air defence control system
Air defence operational centre
Air defence radar, naval
Adaptor, tubing, surgical
Addressing equipment,
telegraphy, automatic
681
520- -521
Air
Aden cannon ammunition
387
Air filtration
Admiralty chart
Admiralty Standard Diesel Engine
Faci ig
Adour gas
turbine engine
Advice, operational, naval
Advisory and supporting services
Air electronics trainer
136
152- -153
360- -361
720- -721
701 728
Advisory service
376
hovercraft
operational
714- -715, 720-721
Aerial
aircraft
omni-directional
533
528
space communications
Aerial camera
Aerial cover
Aerial infra-red surveying equipment
Aerial mast
Aerial reconnaissance equipment
482- -483
406 -407, 41 0-41
Aerial reflector
Aero engine
test
equipment
Aeronautical chart
Aeronautical instrument
Agent, purchasing
equipment
109
116- 117, 126-127
98,
filter
equipment
Air heater
Air-intake control, hydraulic
Air navigating
computer
Air navigation chart
Air-portable bridge
Air-portable landing mat
Air-portable plastics cabin
467 475
130- -131
710- -711
116- -117, 122-123,
394- -395
548- -549
172- -173, 329
740 741
740- -741
422--423
408--409
Facing 432
256--257
440
689
306- -307
Air-portable truck
Air-portable vehicle
Air purification plant
302 -303
Air-sea rescue apparatus
Air-sea rescue craft
Air-sea rescue radar
172- -173
598- -599
90
394- -395
598 -599
470 -473
406 -407, 412-413
396 -397
458 -459
396 -397
400
427
414
498 -499
Air-sea rescue survival
Air surveillance radar
405-414
Air-to-air fire control
427
436 -437
Facing 432
Air-to-air
431
Air-to-air ranging
401
702 -703, 716-717
Air-to-air rocket
382 -383
Air survey
kit
camera
guided missile
Air-to-air interception radar
Air-to-air interception sight
system
system
Product
jht
nssile
;i
lg
r
system
launcher
to-ground rocket system
to-surface fire control
Air traffic control radar
Air traffic control simulator
Ail
Air traffic control
system
Air trainer
Air-transportable earth station
Air-transportable radio equipment
Air-transportable radio station
Airborne camera
Airborne command post
Airborne infra-red reconnaissance
equipment
Airborne
Airborne
Airborne
Airborne
Airborne
liferaft
machine gun pod
magnetic tape recorder
radar
radio
equipment
reconnaissance pod
Airborne
Airborne
Airborne
Airborne
Airborne
recorder
rocket launcher
weapon carrier
weapons release
unit
Product
400
458-459
Aircraft hydraulic
401
Aircraft
378-379
382-383
396-397
470-475
548-549
Aircraft
Aircraft
Aircraft
Aircraft
maintenance contractor
maintenance docking
maintenance service
maintenance staging
refuelling system
Aircraft refuelling tanker truck
130-131, 710-711
Aircraft reverse thrust
344-345
484-485
484-485
Aircraft servicing trolley, hydraulic
towing
484-487, 507
406-407, 412-413
Aircraft tug
358-359
Aircraft
"
414
594-595
386
432
Aircraft
tractor
weapon loader
weapon mounting
Aircrew lifejacket
Aircrew prodecure trainer
Aircrew trainer
Airfield construction
Airfield crash
tender
394-395, 468-469
492-493, 496-497,
Airfield installation
502-503
408-409
Airfield lighting
530
378-379
388-389
390-391
Airfield
equipment and services
Airfield landing
Airfield
mat
equipment
membrane
346-347, 353-359
bomber
352-353
340-341
cargo
350-351, 358-359
carrier-borne
348-349
348-349
close-support
drone
fighter,
540-541
342-343, 348-349,
ground-attack
354-355
freighter
346-347, 358-359
344-345, 348-349
342-343, 348-349
ground-attack
interceptor
interceptor, all-weather
441
Alarm
fire
intruder, seismic
radiation
Albion cargo truck
Alignment telescope
All-weather interceptor aircraft
Allison gas turbine engine
Alternating horn
340-345, 356-357
Altimeter, radio
346-347
support
long-range patrol
maritime patrol
naval reconnaissance
reconnaissance
346-347, 358-359
Aluminium
alloy armour
search and rescue
short-haul
strike,
358-359
358-359
348-349
354-355
348-349
V/STOL
close-support
low-level
supply-dropping
support
survey
strike,
strike,
346-347, 358-359
350-351
trainer
358-359
356-357
354-355
352-355
trainer, operational
344-345, 348-349,
transport
356-357
350-351
transport, light
346-347, 358-359
utility
346-347
348-349
533
725
339-365
168-169
387
tactical
tanker
vertical take-off
Aircraft aerial
Aircraft, All the World's.
Jane's
Aircraft and engines
Aircraft arresting gear
cannon ammunition
Aircraft control-surface actuator
Aircraft engine hose
engine transit mounting
Aircraft equipment and
Aircraft
instruments
Aircraft ferrying service
Aircraft fire crash tender
Aircraft fuel
system
gas turbine engine
41 6-41
434
434
415-434
702-703
620-621, 623
418-419, 422-423
360-365, 591
622
227
170-171
286-287
236-237
354-355
364-365
744
Alternator
light
340-349, 352-355
346-347, 358-359
435-447
706-707
440
438-439
Airstrip surfacing material
jet
STOL
555
710-711
620-621, 623
Airlane chart
fire control system
Airport approach chart
interceptor, high-altitude
352-353
352-353
352-353
5 16-547
710-711
702-703, 710-711
Facing 432
396-397
Facing 432
354-355
354-355
logistic
422-423
Facing 432
702-703
444
710-711
444
420-421
446-447
4 22-423
443
338-389, 403
445
445
392-393
338-389
534-595
441
planning
Airfield support service
Airfield
Airpass
anti-submarine patrol
Aircraft
system
Aircraft stores auto-selector
Aircraft
ambulance
Aircraft
system
Aircraft landing chart
Aircraft
10
Page
Page
power generating
vehicle
plate
alloy casting
alloy extrusion
586-587
312-313
433
330
330
330
Ambulance
armoured
field
Ambulance
Ammeter
aircraft
Ammunition
aircraft cannon
gun, 30 mm
mortar
Ammunition container
Ammunition pouch
Amphibious craft
Amphibious vehicle
Amphibious vehicle, armoured
186-187,
190-191,
298-299,
346-347,
668
200-201
286-289,
322-323
358-359
387
208-209
214-215
648-649
648-649, 692-693
370-375
192-193
200-201
Amplifier
audio
miniature, thin-film
passenger address
power, audio
Anaesthesia cylinder stand
Anaesthesia equipment
Analogue computer
Analyser
frequency response
function, transfer, digital
microbiological
Anchor gear
Andover transport
aircraft
Angular positioning unit
524-525
534
512-513
512-513
683
681, 683
546-547
666-667
666-667
683
168-169
350-351
671, 734-735
Antenna
cassegrain
dish
omni-directional
484-485
484-485
528
Product
Page
Product
Page
f
continued
space communications
Anti-aircraft guided missile
Antenna
Anti-aircraft
482-483
452-455, 460-461
gun
mobile
208-209
naval
1
Anti-aircraft
gun mounting
Anti-corrosion system
Anti-erosion polyurethane sheeting
Anti-gravity suit
Anti-reflective coating
Anti-riot
Anti-riot
Anti-riot
equipment
grenade
gun
Anti-static rubber
Anti-submarine craft
Anti-submarine patrol aircraft
Anti-submarine radar
Anti-submarine tactical simulator
Anti-submarine trainer, shipborne
Anti-submarine weapon system
Anti-tank guided missile
Anti-tank guided weapon simulator
Anti-tank guided weapon vehicle
Anti-tank mine
Anti-tank vehicle, armoured
Anti-tank weapon practice range
Anti-vibration mounting
Approach chart, airport
Approach radar, precision
Approach slope indicator,
Apron lighting equipment
visual
Aptitude assessment
Area-measuring instrument
Argosy transport
Armament
aircraft
electrical
periscope
simulator, submarine
system, low-level
trainer
Attitude director
Attitude indicator
Attitude repeater
40-1 41
138-139
Anti-aircraft shell
Attack
Attack
Attack
Attack
1 40-1 41
650-651
434
594-595
734-735
220
612-613
220
645
58-59
Audio
Audio
Audio
Audio
Audio
amplifier
balancing unit
equipment
power amplifier
708-709
Auto-selector
aircraft stores
weapon
Autoclave
352-353
394-395
546-547
552-553
458-459
Automated infusion
450-451, 456-457
557
186-187
218-219
200-201
542-543
175
Facing 432
433
438-439
438-439
708-709
266
350-351
unit
Automatic cannon, self-loading
Automatic gearbox
Automatic lavatory
Automatic parachute release
Automatic position plotter
Automatic radio test equipment
Automatic sighting system
Automatic telegraphy addressing
equipment
Automatic test equipment
Automatic transmission
Automatic voltage regulator
Automotive cooling system
Automotive diesel engine
Autopilot
Autostabiliser, helicopter
Auxiliary diesel engine, marine
Auxiliary engine
Auxiliary gas turbine
Armament electrical systems
Armament pack
test set
390-391
390-391
652
Auxiliary
power
unit,
marine
Aviation service
Avimo
Arming device
stabilised sight
Avionics test equipment
guided missile
torpedo
466
1
524-525
512-513
510-511
512-513
530, 534, 673
recorder
Audio-visual aid
systems
diagnostic tester
108
552-553
380-381
538-539
430
430
430
Avometer
34-1 35
Avon gas
turbine engine
388-389, 403
388-389, 403
683
683
210-211
326-327
683
426
514-515
662-663
240
520-521
466, 656-659
572-573
132-133
316-317
574-575
428-429
428-429
1
48-1 49, 564- -565
562-563
422-423
1 48-1 49
710-711
241
468-469
668
360-361
Armour
body, lightweight
infantry, portable
Armour-piercing gun
Armour-piercing shell
Armour plate, aluminium alloy
Armoured
Armoured
Armoured
Armoured
Armoured
Armoured
ambulance
amphibious vehicle
anti-tank vehicle
cargo
carrier
command
vehicle
84-1 87
188-191,
248
200-201
1 88-1 91
186-187,
184-189,
1 86-1 87,
200-201
Barometric parachute release
Barrier, moisture
Base-load power generating plant
Bath
1
wheeled
Armoured fighting vehicle sight
Armoured mortar vehicle
Armoured patrol car
Armoured personnel carrier
Armoured reconnaissance vehicle
Armoured recovery vehicle
Armoured repair vehicle
Armoured tank, heavy
Armoured troop carrier
Armoured vehicles
Arms, small
Arresting gear, aircraft
equipment,
field
Artillery fire control aid
Artillery fire control
equipment
Artillery fire control plotter
Artillery fire control
202
200-201
194-199, 202
200-201
178-179
190-191
183-202
220
168-169
Baby's survival cot
system, portable
Artillery fire director, optical
sound location system
Artillery tractor
Assembly, flexible wiring
Assessment, aptitude
Assistance, operational, naval
594-595
Bag
inflatable
sleeping
Balancing
unit,
audio
equipment
Bar mine
Ballistic
paraffin wax
vacuum embedding
Bathythermograph
732-733
690, 692-693
512-513
398-399
218-219
426
650-651
576
683
683
106-107
Battery
electric storage
lead-acid
main propulsion, submarine
Battery capacity tester
Battery charger
Battery charging set
Battery-electric fork lift truck
104-105, SIS- -319
SIS-SI 9
04-1 05
1
736-737
498-499, 736- -737
580-581
630-631, 634- -639,
642-644
428-429
horizon indicator
Artillery control
,
194-199
304-305, 332-333
Articulated truck
Artillery
D
D
fighting vehicle
tracked
Artificial
698
698
210-211
210-211, 387
330
186-187, 200-201
200-201
200-201
200-201
186-187, 200-201
226
243
Battery-electric tractor
251, 536-537
251
Beacon
Battle tank
flashing
226
239
246
192-193
747
marker
radar responder-racon
708-709
search
720-721
survival
recovery
rescue
rotating
630-631, 642- -643
180-181
744
596-597
114-115
596-597
596-597
744
596-597
596-597
11
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7
Page
Product
ma
Bearing,
/e shaft
Beaver trucK
Bed
camp
hospital
MK truck
Bedford
Bell
waist
Belt,
Bench,
hydraulic
test,
Beret
Betalight
1
Product
Page
CRT
406-407
689
747
690
684
306-307
744
692-693
669
694-695
250
display recording camera
Cabin, plastics, air-portable
Cable, electric
Camera
406-407,410-413
406-407, 412-413
aerial
air
survey
airborne
electro-optical
low-level reconnaissance
gun-mounted
247
reconnaissance
optical
239, 247
recording, CRT display
recording, radar display
Binocular sight, infra-red
Bird-scaring cartridge
Bivouac
Blood transfusion equipment
Blood transfusion set
Blowpipe guided missile
Boat
see also Corvette. Craft, Frigate,
Launch, Ship, Submarine,
Submersible
232-233
606-607
690
ultra-high-speed
Camouflage net
681
Camp
683
97,
scintillation
460-463
bed
Canberra aircraft
Cannon see also Gun, Mortar
self-loading, automatic
single-shot
inflatable
175
Cannon ammunition,
patrol
88-90
Canoeist's lifejacket
patrol, fast
62-67, 74-77
88-89
732-733
686-687
Canopied liferaft,
Canteen furniture
Cannula, Guest
work
work, inflatable
Boiler, steam-raising, oil-fired
Bomb
fragmentation
high-explosive
mortar
practice, retarded
smoke
Bomb-aiming equipment
Bomb
Bomb
Bomb
Bomb
carrier
ejector release
retarder
retractable-fin
Bomber
aircraft
Bone-fracture equipment
Book, text
Boom microphone
Boot, safety
Bottle carrier, water
Bow
214-215
214-215
214-215
384-385
214-215
396-397
388-389
388-389, 403
380-381
unit
tail
high-explosive
thrust unit
386
386
340-341
684
708-709
510-511, 534
699
692-693
1 58-1 59
Brake
disc
main propulsion, marine
transmission
Breathing apparatus
clearance diving
compressed
damage
air
control
underwater
Bren gun
162
162
162, 747
102-103
102-103
102-103
102-103
21 6-21
Bridge
air-portable
floating
girder
modular, clearspan
portable
Bridge-unit
trailer
Buccaneer low-level strike aircraft
Bucket loader, multi-purpose
Building
prefabricated
transportable
Bulk-liquid carrier truck
Bulldozer
Bulldozer pusher attachment
Bullet-proof vest
256-257
256-257
254-255
256-257
256-257
334-335
348-349
278-279
688
688
296-297
272-273
272-273
698
Buoy
signal,
smoke
submarine, distress
Burette set, paediatric
Burns dressing
Bush, rubber
Bushmaster
trailer
3
166
447
Binocular
12
— —
604-605
108
633
384
330
335-337
aircraft
inflatable
Cap
Capacity tester, battery
Capstan, vehicle-mounted
Car
see also Truck, Vehicle
command
406-407, 41 2-41
660-661
41 0-41
406-407, 412-413
406-407
406-407
676-677
660-661
742
690
340-341
210-211
210-211
387
594-595
598-599
688
683
694-695
736-737
262-263
298-303
escort
188-189, 202
patrol
194-195
patrol,
armoured
riot
188-189, 202
control
scout
Caravan
Carbon microphone
Cardiology equipment
Cargo aircraft
Cargo carrier, armoured
Cargo-carrying craft
Cargo container, transportable
Cargo loading equipment
Cargo
Cargo
Cargo
Cargo
Cargo
Cargo
Cargo
movement
net
restraining net
trailer
truck
truck, cross-country
truck,
188-191, 202
298-299
radio control
heavy-duty
vehicle
196-199
286-287
534
681
350-351, 358-359
200-201
370-373
322-323
628-631
742
742
336-338
445
286-287, 306-307
284-285
298-299
Carrier
armoured, personnel
cargo, armoured
gun
load
troop
Carrier,
bomb
Carrier,
water bottle
weapon, airborne
Carrier-borne aircraft
Carrying case, equipment
Carrying harness, personal load
Carrier,
Cartridge
bird-scaring
signal
smoke
teargas
gun
Very
wind-indicating
Case, equipment carrying
Cassegrain antenna
Casting
aluminium alloy
non-ferrous
Catalogue, spare parts
Catgut
Cathodic protection equipment
Cell, electric storage
186-187, 200-201
200-201
192-193
192-193
190-193
388-389
692-693
388-389
348-349
692-693
692-693
606-607
610-613
606-607
220
606-607
610-613
692-693
484-485
330
158-159
724
683
132-133
104-105
Product
Page
Product
Centrifuge, disc
683
747
265
132-133
498-499, 736-737
580-581
Communications system
Chain, conveying
Chain saw, electric, portable
Changer, frequency, static
Charger, battery
set, battery
Charging
Chart
Admiralty
aeronautical
air navigation
aircraft landing
Facing
Facing
Facing
Facing
Facing
Facing
Facing
airlane
airport
approach
nautical
Chart plotter
Chassisless tank
trailer
cleaning
de-rusting
surface-treatment
Chieftain heavy armoured tank
Cine target training equipment
Circuit panel, flexible
Circuit, printed
engineering contractor
Cleaner,
36
432
432
432
432
432
136
137
447
Check-out system
Check-out unit, weapon systems
Chemical
Civil
1
air
Cleaning chemical
Cleaning solvent
Clearance diving breathing apparatus
Clearspan modular bridge
Clinometer
Clock, speaking
Close-support gun, 1 05
Close-support strike aircraft
Closed-circuit television system,
colour
mm
continued
tropospheric scatter
Communications system contractor
Communications terminal
shipborne
shipborne
satellite,
Communications test instrument
Compacting roller
Comparator
mono, optical
optical
stereo
gyro
magnetic
Compass
test table,
magnetic
730-731
730-731
730-731
178-179
542-543
388-389
747
706-707
329
730-731
730-731
102-103
256-257
266
rubber
rubber, footwear
Compressed air breathing apparatus
Compression chamber, diving
Compressor
air
high-pressure
high-pressure, reciprocating
portable
submarine
tractor-mounted
rotary,
Compressor
nitrogen
turbine-driven
531
206-207
594-595
442
747
470-471
vacuum
Codification service,
NATO
Coil, ignition
warning, venous pressure
Cold-light illumination
Collector system, waste
oil
Colorimeter
Colour closed-circuit television
system
Command
Command
Command
car
craft
734-735
734-735
724
320-321
sonar interpretation
518-519
518-519
710-711
electrical
310-311, 528
fuzing
quick-release, electrical
tubing, surgical
681
Console
546-547
298-303
90
field test
communications
control, hydraulic
test, radio
186-187, 200-201
84-1 85
245
1
equipment
Construction, airfield
Construction plant
Constructor recovery crane
Consultancy
air defence
defence training
Commer truck
Commodore ship's computer system
294-297
137
military engineering
Communication line, fixed-link
Communications console
Communications control system
Communications equipment, space
Communications monitoring
equipment
Communications recorder,
478-479
naval
51
naval engineering
plant
6-51
power
516-517
482-483
662-663
516-517
669
662-663
710-711
270-281
290-291
702-703
716-717
712-713
720-721
712-713, 727
722-723
Container
ammunition
cargo, transportable
516-517
flexible
liquid, flexible
531
490-491 496-503
482-483
Containerised radio equipment
Contamination tester, water-in-petrol
digital
482-483
Contract manufacture
Contractor
speech
480-481, 710-711
Communications set, manpack
Communications station, earth
Communications system
474-475, 518- -519
trailer, electrical
vehicle
multi-channel
398-400
474-475
683
190-191
sight
137, 238, 398- -399,
408-409, 514- -515
1 20-1 21
314-315
mobile
tracked
navigating
388-389
310-311
310-311
310-311
458-459
Commander's
264
102-103
590
128-131, 137, 226,
398-399, 518- -519,
550-551
inter-vehicle
post
armoured
172-173, 264
264
172-173
264
172-173
264
Connector
683
250
airborne
Command
330
699
102-103
100-101
518-519, 538- -539,
weapon-aiming
Computer digital data input unit
Computer peripheral equipment
Computer program
Computer software
Computer system
Coating
anti-reflective
1 24-1 25, 136,
230-231, 431
250
266
108
546-547
546-547
survival
Coast-watching defence radar
266
734-735
266
546-547
analogue
digital
594-595, 698
Clutch
280-281
Computer
348-349, 354-355
protective
Cloud-base recorder system
116-117
484-485
516-517
set
diesel-powered
electronic
uniform
Clothing
702-703, 716- 717
Compound
699
699
tropical
482-483
Compass
illuminated
656-659
390-391
Cloth
Coil,
Page
,
aircraft
maintenance
648-649
322-323
427
652
482-487
673
728
702-703
13
—
Page
Product
Product
Page
Contractorcivil engineering
706-707
continued
shallow-water
372-373
702-703, 716-717
strike, diesel, fast
60-61
702-703
702-703
304-305
270-281
survey
84-85
communications system
motor transport
weapon system
Contractor truck
Contractors' plant
Control console, hydraulic
Control craft
Control, drip rate
Control equipment
Craft
669
90
683
artillery fire
251, 536-537
field artillery
226
gun
226, 244
torpedo
97,99
416-417
422-423
550-551
416-417
Control mechanism, power-operated
Control, nozzle, gas turbine
Control simulator, operational
Control-surface actuator, aircraft
Control system
air traffic
communications
crew
crowd
gunnery
missile launcher
naval
power
pitch
propeller pitch
remote, power
sequence,
digital
Control systems technical service
Controlled-pitch propeller
Controller
engine starting sequence
pressure, liquid
Converter, hydraulic
Conveying chain
Conveying wheel
Coolant radiator
cryogenic, miniature
fuel
oil
Cooling fan
Cooling system, automotive
Co-ordinate plotter
Cord
parachute
surgical
Cordage
Correlator, LF, digital
Corrosion remover
Corvette
Cot, survival, baby's
330, 427, 740-741
747
427
316-317, 330. 427
328
316-317
266
742
742
742
666-667
730-731
58-59, 72-73
594-595
732-733
163
418—419
732-733
aerial
flexible, protective
Crack detector, eddy-current
163
747
427
650-651
671,730-731
Craft
amphibious
anti-submarine
cargo-carrying
command
control
fast-attack
glassfibre-reinforced plastics
inflatable
logistic
patrol,
customs and police
patrol, diesel, fast
patrol,
patrol,
gas turbine, high-speed
long-range, fast
rescue, air-sea
14
Crew
370-375
58-59
370-373
90
90
370-371
90
175
370-371
66-67, 88-89
64-65 68-69, 74-75
^8-69, 76-77
^2-63
626-627
626-627
272-275
526-527
trainer
naval
submarine
training, naval
Crowd
cargo truck
cargo vehicle
tyre
vehicle
control system
Cupboard, fume
Cupola, fighting vehicle
Current rectifier
Customs and police
Cutting equipment
patrol craft
gas
underwater
Cymbeline mobile radar
DC
DC
274-275, 626-627, 645
290-291
290-291
274-275, 645
620-621, 623
Crash tender, airfield
Crawler tractor
Crew control system
D
fuel line
main propulsion, marine
mechanical
Cover
truck-mounted
vehicle-mounted
164
418-419
flexible
fuel transfer
mobile, heavy-duty
recovery
rough-terrain, 10-ton
Cross-country
Cross-country
Cross-country
Cross-country
Coupling
effluent transfer
mobile
Crew
669
747
747
316-317
626-627
645
hydraulic
710-711
516-517
526-527
526-527
226, 244
132-133
1 34-1 35
164
164
132-133
164
722-723
1 58-1 59
Cooler
air
Crane
heavy-duty
generator
voltmeter
Damage control breathing apparatus
Dart gas turbine engine
Data input unit, digital, computer
Data link
Data processing equipment,
electronic
Data processing equipment, radar
Data processing system.
meteorological
Data reader, digital
Data recorder
digital
magnetic
Data service, flight
Data source, underwater
Data transmission equipment
Data transmitter, sighting
Davit winch, hydraulic
Day/night sight, small arms
Decca Navigator navigation system
Deck machinery, hydraulic
Decompression chamber, diving
Deep mobile target
Defect tester, eddy-current
Defence installation
Defence radar
Defence radar, coast-watching
Degaussing equipment,
magnetometer
Degreasing solvent
De-humidifying equipment
De-icing equipment
De-ioniser, water
Deltic diesel engine
Demountable staging
Depth measuring unit, ocean
Depth presetting equipment, torpedo
Depth recorder, marine
De-rusting chemical
Desalination apparatus, seawater
Desalination kit, seawater
Desalination plant
554
538-539, 554
727
306-307
286-287
330
188-193, 196-199
526-527
684
242
324-325
66-67, 88-89
267
267
224-225
324-325
666-667
102-103
360-361
474-475
522-523
126-131, 134-135,
137, 518-519, 546-547
470-471
243
532
430
534, 673
Facing 432
109
478-479
140-141
168-169
252
514-515
1 68-1 69
100-101
544-545
671
706-707
474-475
470-471
122-123
730-731
650-651
591
745
150-151
444
106-107
99
114-115
730-731
598-599
745
745
Product
Page
Product
Page
Desiccant, silica gel
Design service
653
Disposable glove
Disposable items, surgical
Distance-measuring instrument
Distance-run indicator, ship's
Distillation unit, water
Distortion measuring set, telegraph
Distress buoy, submarine
680
728
682
720-721
746
728
712-713, 720-723,
727
718-719
electronics
hospital
installation,
machinery
optics
rocket motor
ship
workshop
Destroyer, guided missile,
82
multi-role
Detector
crack
frogman's
604-605
pyrotechnic
rocket
604-605, 610 611
602-603, 608- -609
320-321
Distributor, ignition
Diver transport vehicle
Diver's lifejacket
730-731
618-619
Diving chamber
fire
mine
1
overheating
618-619
radiation
170-171
730-731
728
Detergent
Development service
06-1 07, 229
Diagnostic tester
armament electrical systems
radio equipment
Dial sight
equipment
Dialysis
Diathermy unit, electro-surgical
Diesel engine
automotive
high-speed
marine, auxiliary
mobile, power-generating
Diesel fork
power-generating
lift
truck
Diesel
power generating
set
Diesel-powered compressor set
580-583
264
Diesel strike craft, fast
60-61
Differential tracking radar
466
734-735
666-667
482-483
518-519, 538-539,
546-547
474-475
532
430
664-665
532
240
432, 532
532
470-471
164
484-485
666-667
666-667
266
668
Diffraction grating
Digital
LF correlator
Digital
communications system
computer
Digital
data input unit, computer
data reader
Digital data recorder
Digital
Digital
Digital
frequency meter
Digital
incremental recorder
Digital indicator sight
Digital
Digital
magnetic tape recorder
magnetic tape system
Digital radar simulator
Digital
Digital
sequence control system
speech equipment
Digital transfer function analyser
Digital voltmeter, integrating
Digitising system
Diode tester
Direct-fire weapon-effects
simulator
Direction finder,
ground-based
Direction-finding radio
Director
artillery fire, optical
attitude
Disc brake
Disc centrifuge
Dish antenna
Dispenser, engine
Display
oil
head-down, universal
moving-map
radar
Display system, visual
102-103
102-103
102-103
175
Diving transfer-under-pressure
system
Docking, aircraft maintenance
Documentation
Dominie
Door
64-65, 68 S-69, 74-75
Diesel patrol craft, fast
self-contained
surface demand
Diving gear
Diving mask
Dodge
640-641
574-575
Diesel generating set
100-101
100-101
1 00-1 01
562-563
48-1 49, 564-565,
568-571, 574-576
146-147, 1 50-1 53,
568-569, 574-576
560-561, 570-571,
576, 588- -589
570-571, 586-587
628-629, 632-635,
556
533
492-493
239
430
162
683
484-485
314-315
truck
trainer aircraft
100-101
444
716-717, 724, 726,
727
292-293
352-353
fireproof
1
watertight
1
Doppler sonar
Dose rate meter
Dose
rate unit, radiation
Dress, dry-diving
Dressing
burns
first-aid
portable
Drip rate control
Drive
Drill, electric,
variable-speed, hydrostatic
variable-speed, mechanical
Drive shaft bearing, marine
Drive transmission
Driver's sight
Drone
aircraft
Drop-side truck
Dry-diving dress
Dry-powder
58-1 59
58-1 59
118-119
676-677
170-171
175
330,
extinguisher
fire
Dryer, film
Drying oven
Dual-trace oscilloscope
Dunking sonar
Dust separator
684
684
265
683
747
747
166
154-155
232-233
540-541
322-323
175
620-621
678-679
684
672
120-121
329
Dye
730-731
730-731
fluorescent
penetrating
c
t
Eager Beaver fork lift tractor
Earth communications station
Earthmoving equipment
640-641
482-483
269-281
Echo sounder
hydrographic
navigation
Economic studies
Eddy-current crack detector
Eddy-current defect tester
Effluent transfer coupling
Ejector release,
bomb
Electric actuator
Electric cable
402
514-515
92-93
594-595
compression
decompression
recompression
Diving equipment
560-561, 574-575
1
marine propulsion
stationary,
390-391
662-663
239
683
683
266
142
683
520-521
108
Distress signal
671
crack, eddy, current
681
Electric chain
saw, portable
Electric
drill,
394-395, 470-471,
portable
Electric grinder, portable
474-475 548-549
Electric
impact wrench, portable
557
Electric line tester
114-115
114-115
720-721
730-731
671
732-733
388-389, 403
134-135
747
265
265
265
265
668
15
Page
Product
Page
Equipment carrying case
Equipment pack
692-693
652
Electric shears, portable
669
265
265
265
265
Electric storage battery
104-105, 318- 319
Electric storage cell
104-105
630-631
747
747
310-311, 528
312-313, 32Q- -321,
324-325
310-311
668
390-391
Product
Electric
Electric
power pack
pump, portable
Electric sander, portable
Electric screwdriver, portable
Electric towing tug
preformed
Electric wiring harness
Electrical connector
Electrical equipment, vehicle
Electric wiring,
Electrical quick-release
connector
Electrical test set
systems test set, armament
Electrical systems tester,
armament, diagnostic
Electrical trailer connector
Electrically conducting rubber
Electrical
Electrics technical service
Electro-magnetic microphone
Electro-magnetic ship's log
Electro-medical equipment
Electro-optical
camera
Electro-surgical diathermy unit
computer
Electronic
Electronic data processing
equipment
Electronic system, guided missile
Electronic test
equipment
Electronic test set
Element, filter, hydraulic
Elevation sight, gun
Emergency flare, helicopter
Emergency power supply
Evaluation, progress
Evaporator
Excavator
Excavator/loader
Exchanger, heat
Exercise head, torpedo
Expansion tank
Expendable parachute
Extinguisher,
fire
fume
solvent
aluminium alloy
soundproof
Endoscope
FACE
Fabric, rubber-coated
137, 226,
518- -519,
134- -135,
519,
546-547
Fabrication, reinforced plastics
Face shovel
Fan
cooling
pressurising
Fast attack craft
Fast diesel patrol craft
529
586-587
670
62-63
62-67, 74-77
Fault-finding system
Ferret scout car
Ferry trailer,
heavy
Ferrying, aircraft
Fibre optics
146-151, 560- -561,
568-569, 572- -573,
576, 586- -589
570-571
Fibre-reinforced plastics armour
Fibre-reinforced plastics tank
diesel,
diesel, marine, auxiliary
marine propulsion
diesel, water-cooled
gas turbine
gas turbine, aircraft
gas turbine, marine
gasolene
diesel,
1
52-1 53, 576
Field
Field
accommodation
ambulance
Field artillery control
equipment
telephone
Field test console
Fighter aircraft, ground-attack
Field
570-571
591
Fighter controller trainer
360-365
144-145
560-561
Fighting Ships. Jane's
Fighting vehicle
armoured, tracked
jet, aircraft
591
kerosene
560-561
560-561, 566- -567
562-563
562-567, 572- -573
566-567
armoured, wheeled
Fighting vehicle cupola
Fighting vehicle episcope
Fighting vehicle periscope
military
military, small
multi-fuel
opposed-piston
outboard, heavy-duty
petrol
ramjet
turbo-fan
Engine, fire
Engine oil dispenser
Engine run-up stand, jet
Engine starting sequence controller
Engine test stand, jet, mobile
Engineer equipment
Engineering consultancy, naval
Engineering contractor, civil
Engineering service, medical
Environmental pack
Epicyclic gearing
Episcope,
fighting vehicle
tank
1
56-1 57
572-573
362-363
328
328
370-371
Fast patrol boat
Fast-rise oscilloscope
Fibre light guide
574-575
562-563
574-575
564-565
226
200-201
200-201
376
427
274-275
Fast long-range patrol craft
diesel
diesel,
684
683
330
64-65, 68-69, 74-75
60-61
562-563
automotive
high-speed
marine
544-545
316-317
424-425
618-622
Fast diesel strike craft
auxiliary
diesel,
316-317, 330,427
field artillery control
equipment
FV 432 armoured personnel carrier
FV 434 armoured repair vehicle
Engine
diesel, air-cooled
270-271, 274-277
276-277
c
r
Fender, ship's
shielded, modular
68-69
708-709
427
equipment
Extraction
Extrusion,
390-391
310-311
645
722-723
534
136, 142
682
660-661
683
128-131,
398-399,
550-551
126-131,
137, 518466
672
668
416-417
240
610-611
578-579
Enclosure
16
188-189, 202
Escort car
Escort vessel
Fighting vehicle sight, armoured
672
656-659
175
196-199
338
702-703
670
247, 670
698
384-385
685-690
190-191, 286-289,
298-299, 322-323
226
510-511
662-663
342-343, 348-349,
354-355
538-539
725
184-187
188-191, 194-199
242
239
239
248
Film
plastics, protective
747
747
surgical
681
laminating
591
Film dryer
678-679
622-623
314-315
436-437
164
436-437
253-267
727
706-707
682
652
Film interpretation table
Film processing equipment, x-ray
41 0-41
Film viewer, stereoscopic
Film viewing table
41 0-41
1
60-
1
61
Film wire circuit
410-411
388-389
Filter
air
172-173,329
hydraulic
41 6-41
liquid
172-173
734-735
neutral
Filter
element, hydraulic
Filtration
239
242
678-679
air
mobile
41 6-41
equipment
740-741
738-739
—
1
Product
water
Filtration plant,
Fin stabiliser, non-retractable
Finder, direction,
ground-based
alarm
Fire
Page
Product
738-739
Fork
165
533
622
Fire control
396-397
396-397
243
air-to-air
air-to-surface
Fire control aid, artillery
equipment,
Fire control plotter, artillery
251, 536- -537
251
Fire control radar
222-223, 470-471
Fire control
Fire control
system,
artillery
artillery,
portable
crash tender, aircraft
Fire detector
Fire
Fire director, artillery, optical
Fire
engine
Fire
extinguisher
Fire fighting
equipment
Fire fighting trailer
Fire fighting truck
Fire fighting vehicle
Fire protection
helmet
vehicle-mounted
Fire service
Fire
Fireproof door
First-aid dressing
Fixed-link
communication
line
Fixed-pitch propeller
Flag
Flame tube, gas turbine
Flameproof lighting equipment
petrol
Forward landing pad
Forward-looking radar
Fox armoured car
Fracture equipment, bone
Fragmentation bomb
618-619
Free-running underwater target
239
Freight transport helicopter
622-623
618-622
61 5-623
620-621
620-621
620-622
696-697
Freighter aircraft
616-617, 622
1 58-1 59
684
tender
hand-propelled
low-pressure gas
manual-hydraulic
Frame, manpack
616-617
616-617
616-617
710-711
portable
trailer-mounted
continued
diesel
226
620-621, 623
pump
Fire
Page
truck
lift
9
478-479
158-159
690
422-423
438-439
Flare
Frame tent
long-haul
short-haul
Frequency meter, digital
Frequency response analyser
Frequency standard, precision
Friend-or-foe identification radar
358-359
346-347
664-665
666-667
664-665
468-471
Frigate
68-71, 78 -81
Frogman's distress signal
Frontier security system
604-605
Fuel control valve
Fuel cooler
emergency
helicopter reconnaissance
illuminating
parachute
parachute illuminating
reconnaissance
signal
Flashing beacon
Flat-platform trailer
Flaw-detection equipment
Flexible circuit panel
Flexible container
Flexible coupling
Flexible fuel tank
Flexible liquid container
Flexible protective cover
Flexible reservoir
Flexible wiring
assembly
Flight data service
Flight instrument
Flight simulator
Flight trainer
Float switch
Floating bridge
Floodlight
equipment
Flow marker, tidal
Flow meter
Flow regulator, fuel
Flotation
610-611
610-611
614
614
602-603
614
602-603, 608-61
744
334-335
730-731
388-389
427
163
330, 427, 732-733
652
650-651
652
747
Facing 432
430
546-547, 555, 557
546-549, 557
418-419
256-257
438-439, 744
732-733
606-607
683
422-423
Fluid
magnetic
particle inspection
protective
Fluorescent dye
Fluorescent lamp
Flying helmet
Flying training
Folding furniture
Folding wheelchair
Footwear
Footwear rubber compound
Fork
lift
tractor
Fork
lift
truck
battery-electric
730-731
730-731
730-731
438-439
696-697
702-703
690
684
699
699
640-641
630-631, 634-639,
642-644
227
41 8-41
427
Fuel-injection system
422-423
312-313
Fuel jettison valve
41 8-41
Fuel metering system
422-423
422-423
Fuel flow regulator
Fuel
pump
Fuel storage tank
Fuel system, aircraft
Fuel system
equipment
652
418-419, 422-423
427
Fuel tank.
flexible
helicopter
628-629, 632-635,
640-641
644
628-629, 634-635
644
634-635
440
396-397
194-195
684
214-215
692-693, 699
690
544-545
368-369
long-range
Fuel transfer coupling
Fueldraulic system
Fume cupboard
Fume extraction equipment
Fume generator, insecticidal
Function analyser, transfer, digital
330, 427, 732-733
384-385
732-733
422-423
684
684
606-607
666-667
Furniture
canteen
folding
hospital
laboratory
office
Fused quartz window
Fuze
guided missile
impact
self-destruct
688
690
684
684
688
734-735
466
208-209
208-209
Fuze indicator, howitzer
Fuzing connector
Fuzing harness
251
Gamma
330
470-471
267
267, 683
radiation meter
Gap-filling radar
Gas cutting equipment
Gas pressure regulator
Gas turbine, auxiliary
Gas turbine-driven hydraulic
power pack
Gas turbine engine
aircraft
marine
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
turbine flame tube
turbine nozzle control
388-389
388-389
422-423, 590
443
360-365, 591
1 44-1 45
422-423
422-423
turbine patrol craft, high-speed
68-69, 76 -77
turbine-powered generator pack
turbine reheat system
443
422-423
422-423
364-365
267
560-561
turbine starter
turbine starter trolley
welding equipment
Gasolene engine
17
Product
riant
Gas
Page
Product
Page
681
Ground-to-air radio receiver
Ground-to-air radio transmitter
Guard system, perimeter
Guest cannula
Guidance equipment, guided missile
Guide, fibre light
533
533
227
683
466
670
Ge
168-169
168-169
689
747
aircraft arre;
anchor
running, trailer-type
Gear wheel
Gearbox
automatic
marine
Guided
power transmission
semi-automatic
Gearing
air-to-air
154-155, 160-161
747
air-to-ground
326-327
anti-tank
160-161
154-155, 160-161
160-161
286-287, 296-297,
306-307, 322-323
ship-to-air
main propulsion, marine
reduction
General-purpose truck
298-303
General purpose vehicle
Generating plant
power, base-load
power, standby
Generating set
power, diesel
power, lightweight
power, marine
power, mobile
power, petrol
power, portable
power, standby
power, stationary
vehicle-mounted
Generating system, vehicle,
Generator
576
576, 586- -587
574-575, 580-583
578-579
564-565
578-579, 582-585,
588-589
580-581
580-581
electric
ac
dc
acetylene gas
fume, insecticidal
power, hand
signal, telegraph
warning tone
Generator pack, gas turbine-
powered
582-583
586-587
584-585
324-325
324-325
324-325
petrol-engined, power
turbine-driven, power
trailer
Geophone
Girder bridge
Glassfibre-reinforced plastics craft
Glassfibre-reinforced plastics hull
Glassware, laboratory
disposable
surgical, rubber
fire
pump
sight
diffraction
moire
irritant
riot
control
smoke
Grinder, electric, portable
Ground-attack aircraft
Ground-attack fighter aircraft
missile fuze
missile launcher
missile launcher
hovercraft
submarine
Guided missile loading equipment
Guided missile miss-distance system
Guided weapon sight
Guided weapon simulator,
anti-tank
Guided weapon system
Guided weapon vehicle, anti-tank
Guided weapons and equipment
Gun see also Cannon, Mortar
mm
anti-aircraft,
mobile
armour-piercing
mm
light,
police
tank
trailer-mounted
mm
557
450-461
186-187
449-466
208-209
220
210-211
220
206-207
208-209
206-207
216-217
220
204-205
210-211
208-209
208-209
192-193
226, 244
240
247
pod, machine, airborne
138-139
138-139
138-139
138-141
138-139
334-335
386
rule
251
20
pedestal
anti-aircraft
gyro-stabilised
naval
twin 30
mm
Gun-mounting
734-735
734-735
Gun
Gun
Gun
342-343. 348-349,
252
241
sight
Gun ammunition, 30 mm
Gun carrier
Gun control equipment
Gun elevation sight
Gun-mounted binocular
Gun mounting
250
734-735
612-613
612-613
612-613
612-613
265
344-345
mm
mm
self-propelled
Gun-aiming
462-463
462-463
462-463
464-465
536-537
184-185
140-141
anti-riot
105
machine
458-459
458-461
460-461
466
82
466
466
464-465
466
464-465
system
helicopter
498-499
590
336-337
227
254-255
90
88-89
684
Grenade
anti-riot
missile
close-support, 105
gyro-stabilised, twin 30
Grating
fringe,
system
guidance equipment
missile handling equipment
missile electronic
443
Graticule
illuminated
missile destroyer, multi-role
cartridge, teargas
364-365
144-145
616-617
marine
missile arming device
anti-aircraft
gas turbine engine
aircraft
surface-to-surface
Guided
Guided
Guided
Guided
Guided
Guided
Guided
Guided
76
680
683
680
surgical
shipborne
surface-to-air
606-607
498-499
520-521
512-513
Glove
Godiva
452-455, 460-461
450-451, 456-457
460-461
460-461
anti-aircraft
267
Generator set
Gnome
458-459
458-459
man-portable
epicyclic
Generator
missile
326-327
trailer
sight
gyroscopic
image-intensifying
Gun stabilisation system
Gunnery control system
Gunnery miss-distance system
Gunnery
Gunnery
Gunnery
Gunnery
trainer, naval
400
248
244
226, 244
536-537
550-551
241
556, 714-715
training aid
training system
354-355
533
470-471
394-397
Gunner's sight
Gyro compass
Ground sheet
6S"
Ground-surfacing mat
Ground-surveillance radar
25fc
Gyro-stabilised gun mounting
Gyro-stabilised gun, twin 30
Gyro-stabilised platform
608-609
245
124-125, 136,
230-231,431
138-139
208-209
124-125
Gyro system
431
Ground-based
direction finder
Ground-controlled interception radar
Ground-mapping radar
Ground-servicing
18
lift
truck
259
222-223, 252
training target
mm
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Product
Gyro-theodolite
266
Helmet
Gyroscope
Page
continued
flying
428-429
134-135
reference system
400
124-125
sight
241
Hi-Fix survey system
High-altitude interceptor aircraft
High-explosive bomb
High-explosive bomb tail unit
High-explosive shell
High-hysteresis rubber
High-pressure compressor
High-pressure hydraulic pump
High-pressure lubricator
124-125
High-pressure reciprocating
horizon
missile
north-seeking
124-125, 238
vertical
431
vertical reference
124-125
Gyroscope
7
671
test table
Gyroscopic
Gyroscopic
Gyroscopic
Gyroscopic
gun
sight
weapons
stabiliser
compressor
High-resolution video
H
HF
HF
patrol radio
radio
HS 748
Hand
equipment
transport aircraft
extinguisher
fire
Hand-held microphone
Hand-held signalling rocket
Hand power generator
Hand-propelled fork
Hand
lift
truck
truck
Handbook, operating
Handling equipment
guided missile
mechanical
Handset, telephony
Harness
500-501
480-487, 490-491,
494-495, 506
350-351
620-621
510-511
602-603
Headphone
Headset
Headset tester
Heat exchanger
Heater, air
Heavy armoured tank
Heavy-duty cargo truck
Heavy-duty crane
Heavy-duty load carrier
Heavy-duty mobile crane
Heavy-duty outboard engine
Heavy-duty powered raft
Heavy-duty truck
Heavy-duty trailer
Heavy-duty winch
Heavy ferry trailer
Height finding radar
304-305
692-693, 699
402
320-321
544-545
316-317
694-697
430
136
500-501,
500-501,
524-525,
510-511
316-317,
740-741
178-179
284-285
626-627
304-305
290-291
156-157
256-257
292-295
332-335
290-291
338
472-473
Helicopter
freight, transport
rescue
strike
Helicopter autostabiliser
Helicopter emergency flare
Helicopter guided missile launcher
system
Helicopter landing pad
Helicopter reconnaissance flare
Helicopter refuelling system
Helicopter sonar
Helicopter trainer
Helicopters and hovercraft
Helmet
fire
protection
system
Hovercraft liferaft
Hovercraft skirt
Howitzer fuze indicator
Hull, plastics, glassfibre-reinforced
Humidity indicator
Hunter ground-attack
292-293, 447
aircraft
386
387
645
264
669
314-315
172-173
548-549
562-563
68-69, 76-77
304-305
394-397
428-429
428-429
744
434
314-315
684
682
684
684
370-375
376
Hovercraft guided missile launcher
274-275, 628-633
510-511
Haulage truck
Haulage vehicle
Haversack
tape-type
reel
Hovercraft advisory service
464-465
348-349
Headgear
Heading indicator
Hose
Hospital furniture
Hovercraft
747
Head, torpedo exercise
Header tank
radar
Horizon gyroscope
Horizon indicator, artificial
Horn, alternating
Hose, aircraft engine
714-717, 724, 726,
727
wiring, electric
Head lamp, vehicle
craft
Hospital design service
Hospital equipment
Harrier vertical take-off aircraft
display, universal
Homing
Hospital bed
388-389
692-693
Head-down
High-speed diesel engine
High-speed gas turbine patrol
High-speed haulage vehicle
498-499
644
644
personal load carrying
fusing
map
696-697
514-515
354-355
214-215
524-525
510-511,
534
fighter aircraft
Hydraulic actuator
Hydraulic air-intake control
Hydraulic aircraft servicing trolley
Hydraulic crane
Hydraulic control console
Hydraulic converter
Hydraulic davit winch
Hydraulic deck machinery
Hydraulic filter
Hydraulic filter element
Hydraulic power pack
gas turbine-driven
motor-driven
Hydraulic
251
88-89
650-651
348-349
1 34-1 35
422-423
443
645
669
669
168-169
1
68-1 69
41 6-41
416-417
443
669
pump
aircraft
330, 427
462-463
594-595
376
high-pressure
naval
Hydraulic ram
Hydraulic system, aircraft
Hydraulic test bench
Hydraulic test equipment
Hydraulic test rig
Hydraulic winch
Hydrographic echo sounder
Hydrophone
Hydroplot navigating computer
Hydrostatic variable-speed drive
422-423
669
168-169
422-423
422-423
669
443, 669
669
260-261
114-115
98
137
747
1
1
368-369
368-369
368-369
428-429
610-611
462-463
441
INAS
inertial
navigating and
attack system
IRIS infra-red intruder warning
system
ISIS integrated strike and
interceptor system
Idler wheel, track
Identification radar, friend-or-foe
610-611
420-421
120-121
538-539
367-376
Ikara guided missile
696-697
Illuminated compass
Illuminated graticule
Ignition coil
Ignition distributor
Ignition system, vehicle
398-399
228
400
330
468-471
320-321
320-321
320-321
458-459
250
250
19
Page
Product
Page
Product
Illuminated map-reading magnifier
Illuminated rifle sight
Illuminating flare, parachute
Illuminating rocket
Illumination, cold-light
Illustrating service
250
234-235
602-603, 614
608-609
250
716-717, 724, 726
248-249
248-249
265
208-209
432
418-421
Instrument— com/ntyetf
531
Interception radar
532
air-to-surface
682, 684
671, 734-735
ground-controlled
Image-intensifier tube
Image-intensifying sight
electric, portable
Impact wrench,
Impact fuze
In-flight accident recorder
system
Incremental magnetic tape recorder
In-flight refuelling
Incremental recorder, digital
Incubator
Indexing table, rotary
nuclear
surgical
test
test,
communications
Instrument landing system
Instrument panel light
Instrument trolley
Instrumentation recorder
Integrating digital voltmeter
Intensive care unit
Inter-vehicle connector
all-weather
354-355
ground-attack
342-343, 348- -349
high-altitude
354-355
400
512-513
attitude
428-429
430
fuze, howitzer
251
Interceptor system, optical
heading
430
136
650-651
418-419
174
142
142
438-439
430
524-525
398-399
398-399
698
212-213
542-543, 608- -609
249
732-733
175
598-599
594-595
732-733
264
Intercom box, station
Interference suppression, radio
frequency
Internal combustion engines
Interpretation computer, sonar
horizon
heading, tape-type
humidity
liquid level
radiation
ship's distance-run
speed
ship's
slope, visual
approach
vibration
Inductive loop radio equipment
Inertia! navigation equipment
Inertial navigation platform
Infantry armour, portable
Infantry mortar
Infantry target simulator
Infantry
weapon
Inflatable
sight
bag
Inflatable boat
Inflatable
canopied
liferaft
Inflatable liferaft
Inflatable
work boat
Inflator, tyre
97
Information system
action
naval action
Infra-red binocular sight
Infra-red intruder
Infra-red
warning system
lamp
Infra-red line scanner
Infra-red
mapping recorder
Infra-red material
Infra-red periscope sight
Infra-red photographic
equipment
Infra-red projector
126-127
116-117
232-233
228
683
408-409
408-409
232-233
245
414
228. 245
Infra-red reconnaissance equipment,
airborne
Infra-red searchlight
portable
vehicle-mounted
aerial
227
228
Invertor, static
Invisible-light projector
Iron Fairy crane
Irritant
683
fume generator
Inspection aid
Inspection fluid, magnetic particle
606-607
670
730-731
Installation
airfield
defence
naval
706-707
706-707
706-707
Installation design service.
machinery
J
Jaguar
Instrument
aeronautical
area-measuring
distance -measuring
examination, non-destructive
All the World's Aircraft
Fighting Ships
Surface Skimmer Systems
Weapon Systems
Jet aircraft
Jet engine run-up stand
Jet engine test stand, mobile
Jet pump
356-357
725
725
725
725
340-345, 356- -357
436-437
436-437
418-419
K
Kerosene engine
560-561
1
L
furniture
glassware
film
machine
system
666-667
490-491
682-684
684
684
747
747
747
Lamp
fluoroscent
head, vehicle
438-439
320-321
infra-red
683
747
250
747
320-321
230-231
nuclear
post, aiming
self-luminous
Land navigation equipment
Land Rover
431
air-portable
armoured
levelling
266
266
670
430
266
navigation
431
flight
20
aircraft
Jane's
spot, vehicle
720-721
132-133
228
645
612-613
346-347
1
Laboratory
Laboratory
Laminating
Laminating
Laminating
Infusion unit, automated
Insecticidal
grenade
Islander light aircraft
245
245
414
20-1 21
Intruder alarm, seismic
Intruder warning system, infra-red
LF correlator, digital
LF radio equipment
Laboratory equipment
Infra-red surveying equipment,
1
492-493
414
245
Infra-red sight
529
559-576
Interrogator
Information organisation system,
tactical
396-397
470-471
Interceptor aircraft
Indicator
artificial
330
684
666-667
516-517
433
250
338
534, 673
666-667
682
310-311
lightweight
long-wheelbase
short-wheelbase
Landing aid
Landing chart, aircraft
302-303
202
302-303
298-299
300-303
433
Facing 432
9
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Product
Landing mat
airfield
Landing pad
forward
440
helicopter
441
Landing system, instrument
Laser
Laser
Laser
Laser
Laser
training
433
708-709, 712-713
marked-target seeker
rangefinder
ranging equipment
rod
401
target marker
401
Launch, personnel
Launcher
guided missile
rocket
rocket, air-to-ground
rocket, airborne
Launcher control system, missile
Launcher system
guided missile, helicopter
guided missile, hovercraft
guided missile, submarine
Laundry equipment
Laundry, mobile
Lavatory, automatic
Layer, mine
Lead-acid battery
Lens
optical
photographic
232-233
401
734-735
88-89
1
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Page
continued
Link
440
440
air-portable
Language
——
,
SHF
radio
Linkage, power-actuated
Liquid container, flexible
Liquid filter
Liquid level indicator
Liquid level transmitter
Liquid pressure controller
Load carrier
heavy-duty
high-mobility
Load carrying harness, personal
Load lifting table
Loader
bucket, multi-purpose
450-451 456-457,
464-465
382-383
378-379
378-379
132-133
462-463
462-463
462-463
686-687
686-687
683
218-219
318-319
734-735, 746
247
aircraft
Loader shovel
Loading equipment
cargo
guided missile
Loading shovel, wheeled
Locomotive, shunting
346-347, 358-359
292-293
304-305
384-385
352-353
62-63
Loud
526-527
512-513
512-513
380-381
Loudspeaker
Levelling instrument
266
Loudspeaker-amplifier
Low-level attack system
Low-level reconnaissance camera
Low-level strike aircraft
Low-pressure gas fork lift truck
diver's
naval
parachutist's
airborne
canopied, inflatable
hovercraft
inflatable
Lift
594-595
598-599
594-595
594-595
truck
fork, battery-electric
fork, diesel
fork,
fork,
fork,
hand-propelled
low-pressure gas
manual-hydraulic
fork, petrol
ground-servicing
Lift,
hailer
Low-temperature equipment
Lubricating trailer
Lubricator, high-pressure
Liferaft
vehicle
Ligature, surgical
Light gun,
105
mm
Light, panel, instrument
Light signalling projector
Light tank
Light transport aircraft
Lighting equipment
airfield
apron
flameproof
vehicle
Lighting,
runway
Lightning aircraft
Lightweight body armour
Lightweight power generating set
Lincompex equipment
Line, fixed-link communication
Line scanner, infra-red
Line tester, electric
Line-throwing rocket
630-631, 634-639,
MF/HF
MITRE pocket phone
438-439
438-439
438-439
320-321
438-439
342-343
698
578-579
478-479
478-479
408-409
668
604-605
Link
microwave radio
radio,
UHF
junction
M 45H gas turbine engine
MF radio equipment
628-629, 634-635,
640-641
644
628-629, 634-635
644
346-347, 358-359
478-479
478-479
1
40-1 41
514-515
41 0-41
348-349
628-629, 634-635
747
336-337
314-315
IVI
642-644
634-635
644
314-315
683
206-207
250
744
184-185
628-631
Long-distance haulage truck
Long-distance haulage vehicle
Long-range fuel tank
Long-range patrol aircraft
Long-range patrol craft, fast
Look-out sight
Loran navigation system
Lorry
see Car, Truck. Vehicle
41 8-41
594-595
594-595
594-595
594-595
594-595
270-271, 276-277
Logistic support aircraft
Level transmitter, liquid
aircrew
canoeist's
392-393
Logistic craft
Log, ship's, electro-magnetic
418-419
250
Lifejacket
278-279
464-465
278-279
574-575
136, 142
370-371
Level, spirit
Level indicator, liquid
304-305
192-193
692-693
644
270-271, 276-277
tractor
weapon,
478-479
416-417
652
172-173
418-419
418-419
418-419
radio
equipment
Machine, laminating
Machine gun
Machine gun pod, airborne
Machinery control, main, naval
Machinery installation design service
Magnetic compass
Magnetic compass test table
Magnetic particle inspection fluid
Magnetic tape recorder
airborne
audio
cockpit, audio
digital
FM/digital
incremental
instrumentation
Magnetic tape system, digital
Magnetic tape transport
Magnetometer degaussing equipment
Magnifier, map-reading, illuminated
Main machinery control, naval
Main propulsion battery, submarine
Main propulsion brake, marine
Main propulsion coupling, marine
Main propulsion gearbox, marine
Main propulsion gearing, marine
Maintenance and repair ship
Maintenance contractor, aircraft
Maintenance manual
Maintenance schedule, planned
362-363
490-491
504-505
500-501
747
216-217
386
164
720-721
266
108
730-731
432
534
530
432
544-545
531
673
532
532
22-1 23
250
164
1 04-1 05
162
163
154-155, 160-161
154-155, 160-161
86-87
1
702-703
714-717, 726-727
714-715
21
Prod
Page
Product
Page
710-713
444
Meteorological equipment
442
Mainte-.ar.c;
Meter
dose
flow
330, 676-677
aircraft
Mainten a
Mar.-poriabie guidea missile
Management
training
Manoeuvring room
training simulator
Manpack frame
Manpack radio equipment
Manpower planning
460-461
708-709
554
692-693, 699
490-491 496-503
708-709
,
operating
technical
training
Manual-hydraulic fork
Manufacture, contract
lift
truck
714-717, 726-727
724
714-717, 727.
714-717, 724, 726-727
644
728
aeronautical
nautical
video, high-resolution
video, radar
Map-reading magnifier, illuminated
recorder, infra-red
auxiliary
power
unit
consultancy
depth recorder
diesel engine
diesel engine, auxiliary
drive shaft bearing
gas turbine engine
main propulsion brake
main propulsion coupling
main propulsion gearbox
main propulsion gearing
navigational aid
power generating
set
propulsion diesel engine
propulsion unit
Marine radar
Marine radar simulator
Marine transmission brake
Marine window
Maritime patrol aircraft
Marked-target seeker, laser
Marker
664-665
330
664-665
422-423
683
radiation
modulation
Metering system, fuel
510-511. 534
534
534
510-511, 524-525
534
boom
carbon
electro-magnetic
hand-held
moving-coil
478-479
683
Militant
548-549
470-471
250
408^109
cargo truck
recovery crane
Military engine
Military engineering consultancy
1 48-1 49
720-721
114-115
574-575
564-565
166
144-145
162
163
154-155. 160-161
Mine
54-1 55,
112-11 3,
1
1
60-1 61
4-51 5
51
564-565
152-153,
144-147.
156-157,
112-115.
546-547,
162
1 58-1 59
576
150-151.
568-569
394-395
550-551
352-353
401
self-luminous
747
401
Marker beacon
606-607
596-597
Maroon rocket
Marquee
602-603. 608-609
690
Martel guided missile
458-459
flow
Microphone
Facing 432
Facing 1 36
target, laser
tidal
gamma
Microwave radio link
Microwave therapy unit
Map
Marine
Marine
Marine
Marine
Marine
Marine
Marine
Marine
Marine
Marine
Marine
Marine
Marine
Marine
Marine
683
frequency, digital
Microbiological analyser
Manual
maintenance
Mapping
rate
Mask
284-285
290-291
560-563, 566-567
712-713
218-219
218-219
218-219
anti-tank
bar
plastics
Mine detector
106-107, 229
Mine-hunting radar
Mine-hunting sonar
114-115
106-107
218-219
218-219
394-395
534
747
Mine
layer
Mine-laying plough
Mines counter-measure radar
Miniature amplifier, thin-film
Miniature cryogenic cooler
Miniature radio equipment
Miss-distance system
guided missile
492-493, 496-497,
500-501
536-537
536-537
gunnery
Missile
guided, air-to-air
guided, air-to-ground
guided, anti-aircraft
guided, anti-tank
guided, man-portable
guided, ship-to-air
guided, shipborne
guided, surface-to-air
guided, surface-to-surface
submarine-to-air
wire-guided
Missile arming device
458-459
458-459
Missile-carrier trailer
332-333
452-455, 460-461
450-451. 456-457
460-461
460-461
458-459
458-461
460-461
97
450-451, 456-457
466
diving
175
Missile control system
130-131
oxygen
696-697
498-^99
Missile controller trainer
538-539
466
466
466
134-135
Mast,
aerial
Mat
Missile fuze, guided
air-portable, landing
landing
ground surfacing
tank access
airfield,
Materials handling equipment
Measuring set, distortion, telegraph
Measuring system, radiation level
Measuring tape
Measuring unit
ocean depth
sea temperature
Mechanical handling equipment
Mechanical power transmission
Mechanical reference synchroniser
Mechanical rotating shaft seal
Mechanical variable-speed drive
Mechanical winch
Mechanism, precision
Medical engineering service
Medical supplies and equipment
Membrane, airfield
Memory
store
Message switching system
440
440
258-259
258-259
625-645
520-521
170-171
266
106-107
106-107
274-275, 628-633
747
666-667
743
747
260-261
728
682
675 684
441
134-135
2-483
Meteorological data processing
system
22
Missile electronic system, guided
Missile guidance equipment, guided
Missile gyroscope
450-451, 456-457,
Missile launcher
464-465
1
Missile loading equipment, guided
464-465
Mobile accommodation
Mobile anti-aircraft gun
Mobile command post
Mobile crane
688
208-209
190-191
274-275. 290-291,
626-627, 645
Mobile
Mobile
Mobile
Mobile
Mobile
Mobile
filtration
equipment
engine test stand
laundry
jet
office
personnel shower
power generating
set
738-739
436-437
686-687
286-287
686-687
578-579, 582-585,
588-589
Mobile
Mobile
Mobile
Mobile
power source
radar
radio equipment
radio station
Mobile repair workshop
243
32-1 34
Missile launcher control system
568-569.
222-225.
490-491
488-489,
502-503,
578-579
470-471
494-495,
507
286-287,300-301,
322-323, 336-337
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Product
Page
Mobile target, deep
Mobile UHF radio relay
Mobile weather station
Model making
Modular bridge, clearspan
544-545
522-523
243
722-723
256-257
Navigating computer
137, 238,398-399,
408-409, 514-515
136, 238,431
Modular shielded enclosure
Modulation meter
529
664-665
Moire" fringe grating
734-735
650-651
Moisture barrier
Monitor
neutron
Navigating system
Navigation echo sounder
Navigation equipment
514-515
Navigation instrument
Navigation platform, inertial
Navigational aid, marine
Neonatal care unit
Net
676-677
radiation
174, 330,
vibration
430
676-677
Monitoring equipment,
communications
516-517
266
Mono
comparator, optical
Mortar
see also Cannon,
Mortar ammunition
Mortar bomb
Gun
Mortar, infantry
Mortar-locating radar
Mortar shell
Mortar vehicle, armoured
Motor protection equipment, thermal
Motor system, rocket
Motor transport contractor
Motor tug trailer
214-215
214-215
212-213
224-225
214-215
200-201
132-133
728
702-703
338
Moulding
plastics
434
434
rubber
Mounting
anti-vibration
gun,
gun,
gun,
gun,
gun,
20
mm
pedestal
anti-aircraft
gyro-stabilised
naval
twin 30
mm
transit, aircraft
weapon,
engine
aircraft
Moving-coil microphone
Moving-map display
Moving target indicator
radar
175
138-139
138-139
138-139
138-141
138-139
434
388-389
534
514-515
470-471
Multi-channel communications
recorder
531
camouflage
cargo movement
cargo restraining
safety
Netting, nylon
Neutral filter
Neutron monitor
Night/day sight, small arms
Night-driving sight
Night fighter
Night sight
aircraft
illuminated
passive
Night surveillance periscope
Night surveillance system
Night-viewing aid
Nimbus gas turbine engine
Nimrod reconnaissance aircraft
Nitrogen compressor set
Noise-excluding headset
Non-destructive examination
instrument
Non-ferrous casting
Non-retractable fin stabiliser
North-seeking gyroscope
Nozzle control, gas turbine
Nubian Major
278-279
668
478-479
Office, mobile
Muscle stimulator
Muzzle bore sight
683
245
Ohmmeter
Office furniture
Oil cooler
engine
Oil-fired steam-raising boiler
Oil-resisting rubber
Olympus gas
Narrow-aisle truck
Nautical chart
Naval action information system
Naval action tactical trainer
Naval air defence radar
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
Naval
architecture technical service
consultancy
control system
crew
crew
trainer
training
engineering consultancy
gun mounting
gunnery trainer
installation
lifejacket
main machinery control
operational advice
operational assistance
reconnaissance
planning
aircraft
refit
repair service
strategic studies
support service
surface warning radar
724
636-637
Facing 136
116-117
550-551
116-117, 122-123,
394-395
722-723
720-721
1 34-1 35
554
727
712-713, 727
138-141
550-551
706-707
594-595
164
720-721
720-721
352-353
727
704-705
720-721
727
114-115
398-399
112-113, 514-515
682
742
742
742
742
742
734-735
676-677
252
232-233
354-355
234-235
249
248
228
250
364-365
352-353
102-103
510-511
670
158-159
165
1
24-1 25, 238
422-423
623
330
747
742
Oberon class submarine
Ocean bed research vessel
Ocean depth measuring unit
Oil dispenser,
codification service
431
o
Multi-purpose bucket loader
Multi-range test set
Multi-role guided missile destroyer
Multicoupler equipment
Multiplex equipment, telephony
N
truck
Nylon netting
562-567, 572-573
82
528
fire
Nuclear instrument
Nuclear lamp
Multi-fuel engine
NATO
114-115
230-231, 398-399,
turbine engine
Omni-directional aerial
Omni-directional antenna
Operating handbook
Operational
Operational
Operational
Operational
Operational
Operational
Operational
advice, naval
advisory service
assistance, naval
centre, air defence
control simulator
storage
trainer aircraft
Operational training
Operator-computer interface
Opposed-piston engine
Optical artillery
fire
director
Optical comparator
Optical element
Optical equipment
Optical flat
Optical interceptor system
Optical mono comparator
Optical plotting table
Optical prism
Optical rangefinder
Optical system
96
94-95
106-107
688
286-287
668
316-317,330,427
314-315
686-687
645
144-145,362-363
528
528
714-717,724,726,
727
720-721
714-715
720-721
710-711
550-551
650-651
344-345, 348-349,
356-357
727
474-475
566-567
239
734-735
734-735
242, 247-249, 252, 670
734-735
400
266
266
242
239
746
23
.s
design
Page
Product
Page
734-735
Pen-type rocket
Penetrating dye
Perimeter guard system
Peripheral equipment, computer
Periscope
602-603
730-731
746
se.
247, 670
bre
Optics, resin, synthetic
Optics. tracki
Organ storage ui
Organisation system, tactical
information
Orpheus gas turbine engine
Oscilloscope
dual-trace
fast-rise
wide-band
734-735
232-233
682
108
attack
fighting vehicle
239, 252
97
night surveillance
362-363
search
search attack
submarine
672
672
672
tank
Periscopic sight
Other communications and
electronic equipment
Other naval equipment
Other products and services
Outboard engine, heavy-duty
Oven, drying
Overhead projector
Overheating detector
Oxygen mask
Oxygen therapy equipment
Permanent accommodation
Personal equipment
509 534
167-175
729-747
156-157
Personal load-carrying harness
Personnel carrier, armoured
Personnel launch
Personnel parachute
Personnel recruitment
Personnel shower, mobile
Personnel truck
Personnel vehicle
Petrol engine
Petrol-engined generator set
684
239
618-619
696-697
683
Petrol fork
652
652
652
648-649
652
armament
environmental
equipment
Packaging material
Packing, special
Pad
bonded, rubber-to-metal
forward landing
helicopter landing
Paint remover
Paint, self-luminous
Pallet truck
Pallet, vehicle servicing
Palouste gas turbine starter trolley
Panel light, instrument
Pantometer, projection
Parachute
424-425
424-425
424-425
424-425
steerable
supply-dropping
Parachute cord
Parachute flare
Parachute illuminating
Parachute release
automatic
flare
barometric
Parachutist's lifejacket
tracer
wax
bath
Paralleloscope
Paratroop transport
Particle inspection fluid, magnetic
Passenger address amplifier
Passive night sight
Pilotage radar
Pisces submersible
Patrol car,
armoured
customs and police
gas turbine, high-speed
long-range, fast
Patrol radio,
HF
submarine
Pedestal gun mounting, 20 mm
Pegasus gas turbine engine
propeller
Planned maintenance schedule
Planning
manpower
naval
refit
Planning service
Plastics cabin, air-portable
Plastics craft, glassfibre-reinforced
742
614
602-603
Plastics fabrication, reinforced
426
426
594-595
606-607
683
247
346-347
730-731
512-513
248-249
Plastics
Plastics film, protective
Plastics hull, glassfibre-reinforced
mine
moulding
armour, aluminium
Plastics
Plate,
alloy
Platform, gyro-stabilised
Platform
trailer, flat
Plot extractor, radar
714-715
710-711
708-709
727
714-715
689
90
427
747
88-89
218-219
434
330
1 24-1 25
334-335
474-475
137
266
chart
co-ordinate
fire
251
control, artillery
514-515
position, automatic
Plotting table, optical
266
Plough, mine-laying
218-219
645
500-501
Pneumatic tyre
Pocket phone
62-67, 88- -90
188-191, 94- -195,
Pod
machine gun, airborne
202
reconnaissance, airborne
Pole, ranging
66-67, 88- -89
64-65, 68- -69, 74-75
68-69, 76- -77
Police
Polyurethane sheeting, anti-erosion
62-63
Poncho
500-50^
Portable artillery fire control system
Portable bridge
Portable compressor
I
138-139
352-363
673
410-411
406-409, 412-414
247
114-115. 410-411
266
683
296-297
106-107, 112-113
94-95
606-607
Plotter
352-353
352-353
352-353
96
580-581
336-337
164
164
power
Patrol craft
diesel, fast
424-425
710-711
686-687
296-297
298-299
572-573
498-499
634-635
Pitch control system
Patrol aircraft
anti-submarine
long-range
maritime
Patrol boat
Very
Pistol,
airfield
expendable
smoke
Photogrammetric system
Photographic equipment
Photographic lens
Photographic processing equipment
Photo-interpretation equipment
Photometer
Pick-up truck
683
730-731
747
636-637
314-315
364-365
250
734-735
380-381
Parachutist's
syringe
330
440
air-brake
personnel
24
set
248
108
108
108
242
236-237, 239, 245,
247, 252
688
692-693
692-693
186-187, 200-201
88-89
water-contamination test
Petrol
441
Paediatric burette set
Patrol
truck
Petrol tanker trailer
Pack
Paraffin
lift
power generating
Petrol
227
474-475, 518-519
Police
and customs
gun
patrol craft
Portable electric chain
saw
386
408-411
266
66-67, 88-89
220
434
690
226
256-257
264-265
265
9
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Page
Product
Portable electric drill
Portable electric grinder
Portable electric impact
265
265
265
265
265
265
265
616-617
252
698
580-581
265
252
490-491 500-501
258-259
690
245
514-515
Processing equipment
671,734-735
648-649, 692-693
Propeller
683
416-417
512-513
132-133
586-587
577-591
fixed-pitch
Propeller pitch control system
Portable
Portable
Portable
Portable
wrench
electric
pump
electric
sander
screwdriver
shears
electric
electric
Portable fire pump
Portable ground surveillance radar
Portable infantry armour
Portable power generating set
Portable power tool
Portable radar torch
Portable radio equipment
Portable roadway
Portable shelter
Portable sight, infra-red
Position plotter, automatic
Positioning unit, angular
Pouch, ammunition
Powder, glove, surgical
Power-actuated linkage
Power amplifier, audio
Power control system, remote
Power generating alternator
Power generating equipment
,
Power generating plant
576
base load
standby
580-583
578-579
564-565
lightweight
marine
mobile
578-579, 582-585,
petrol
portable
standby
stationary
Power generator, hand
Power-operated control mechanism
Power pack
electric
hydraulic
hydraulic, gas turbine-driven
pitch control
system
plant consultancy
servo control system
source, mobile
supply, emergency
supply system
take-off
tool, portable
tool transformer
transmission, mechanical
588-589
580-581
580-581
582-583
586-587
498-499
416-417
669
669
443
164
722-723
132-133
568-569, 578-579
578-579
584-585
336-337
265
324-325
747
unit
auxiliary
auxiliary,
marine
vehicle
Powered-axle
trailer
Powered
heavy-duty
Practice
raft,
bomb, retarded
560-561
1 48-1 49
568-569
336-337
256-257
384-385
Practice range
anti-tank
weapon
small-arms
Practice shell
Precision approach radar
Precision-fabricated
component
Precision frequency standard
Precision mechanism
Precision voltmeter
Prefabricated building
Preformed
data, radar
film, x-ray
information
photographic
Program, computer
Programme, training
Programmer, tape-controlled
Progress evaluation
Projection pantometer
electric wiring
Pressure controller, liquid
Pressure regulator, gas
Pressure suit
Pressurising fan
Prism, optical
Printed circuit
Printing service
Procedural trainer
542-543
542-543
387
433
422-423
664-665
728
666-667
688
747
418-419
267
594-595
328
242, 734-735
747
726
555
678-679
544-545
114-115,410-411
518-519
714-715
683
708-709
734-735
Projector
infra-red
228, 245
invisible-light
228
239
744
728
overhead
signalling, light
Propellant, rocket
motor
controllable-pitch
158-159
158-159
164
Propulsion and auxiliary
143-166
machinery
Propulsion
Propulsion
Propulsion
Propulsion
battery, main,
submarine
brake, main, marine
gearing, main, marine
unit,
marine
set
diesel
Power
Power
Power
Power
Power
Power
Power
Power
Power
Power
Power
126-131, 134-135,
137, 518-519, 546-547
470-471
data, electronic
576, 586-587
Power generating
,
Prosthesis
04-1 05
162
1 54-1 55
1 44-1 47, 1 50-1 51
156-157, 564-565,
568-569
684
1
Protection equipment
cathodic
motor, thermal
Protective clothing
Protective cover, flexible
Protective fluid
Protective footwear
Protective plastics film
Protective storage system
Proteus gas turbine engine
Provisioning service, spares
Public address equipment
Puffin gas turbine engine
Pull-through, rifle-cleaning
Pulse modulator thyristor
1
32-1 33
132-133
594-595, 698
650-651
730-731
699
747
650-651
1 44-1 45
714-715
526-527
591
742
534
Pump
hydraulic, high-pressure
265
616-617
422-423
168-169, 422-423
669
jet
41 8-41
electric,
portable
fire
fuel
hydraulic
turbine-driven
Pumping set, turbine-driven
Punched-tape reading equipment
422-423
590
520-521
Purchasing agent
Purchasing service
702-703, 716-717
712-715
Purification plant
172-173
air
water
Pusher attachment, bulldozer
Pyrotechnic device
738-739, 745
Pyrotechnics
601-614
272-273
602-607, 614
^^
o
\Jm
Quartz window, fused
Quick-release connector, electrical
734-735
310-311
*%
R
i
RB1 62 gas turbine engine
Racon, radar responder beacon
360-361
114-115
Radar
air
defence, naval
air-sea rescue
air
surveillance
air traffic
control
116-117, 122-123,
394-395
394-395
470-473
470-475
25
—
air-tc-sir interception
airborne
airborne, tactical
anti-submarine
defence
defence, coast-watching
shipborne
492-493, 496- -497,
500-501
500-501
484-485, 496- -499,
transportable
502-506
480-485
portable
UHF
UHF/VHF
VHF
identification, friend-or-foe
marine
114-115, 394--395
mines counter-measure
mobile
394-395
microwave
222-225, 470- -471
SHF
mortar locating
224-225
470-471
106-107,
433
468-471
222-223,
408-409
470-471
114-115
114-115
470-471
116-117,
396-397
122-123
466
470-471
394-395
394-395,
470-471,
548-549
470-471
474-475
408-409
602-603
608-609
114-115
474-475
gap-filling
ground-controlled interception
ground mapping
ground surveillance
ground surveillance, portable
height finding
homing
moving target indicator
pilotage
precision approach
secondary surveillance
short-range
sideways-looking
static
submarine
surface warning, naval
tactical air control
target indicating
target-tracking
tracking
tracking, differential
transportable
weather
Radar display
Radar map, video
Radar plot extractor
Radar recorder
Radar-reflecting rocket
Radar-reflective signal
Radar responder beacon, racon
Radar scan converter
Radar simulator
digital
marine
Radar trailer
Radar training simulator
Radar transponder
Radar unit
marine
relative-motion
true-motion
Radiac radiation alarm
Radiation
Radiation
Radiation
Radiation
Radiation
Radiation
alarm
detector
dose
rate unit
indicator
level
measuring system
meter, gamma
Radiation monitor
Radiator, coolant
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
altimeter
beacon
control car
.
112--113
474- -475
394- -395
122- -123
MF/HF
manpack
junction
Radio relay, mobile, UHF
Radio sound ranging system
Radio station
air-transportable
mobile
Radio telephone
Radio test equipment, automatic
Radio transmitters and receivers
Raft,
powered, heavy-duty
Ram, hydraulic
Ramjet engine
406- -407,
474- -475,
470-471
546-547, 550- -551
334-335
222-223
468-469
112-113
112-113
112-113
170-171
170-171
170-171
170-171
174
170-171
330
174, 330, 676--677
316-317
433
596-597
298-299
502-503
482-487
MF
Radio equipment diagnostic tester
Radio equipment test console
Radio frequency interference
suppression
Radio link
Radome
containerised
LF
484-485,
492-493,
480-485,
502-503,
transportable
492-493, 496- -497,
inductive loop
492-493
static
equipment
HF
488-489, 492- -493, 528
vehicle-mounted
UHF
airborne
ground-to-air
continued
miniature
396-397
470-471
470-471
394-397
222-223
252
472-473
394-397
468-471
forward-looking
26
396-397
468-469
394-395
394-395
474-475
470-471
222-223, 470- -471
control
Page
Radio equipment
continued
Radar
1
Product
Page
Pfcz-:-.
fire
——
,,
533
480-487, 490- -491,
494-495, 500- -501, 506
524-525
490-494
490-401
504-505
490-491 496- -503
488- -489,
500- -501, 528
496- -499,
508
662-663
662-663
529
478-479
478-479
478-479
522-523
246
484-487,
488-489,
502-503,
494-497,
482-483,
502-503,
488-489,
507
494- -495,
507
502- -503, 506
494- -499,
507
508
662-663
477-508
427
256-257
422-423
362-363
Range
practice, anti-tank
weapon
practice, small-arms
tracking, underwater
Rangefinder
aid
232-233
239
249
equipment, laser
401
pole
stave
266
266
laser
optical
Ranging
Ranging
Ranging
Ranging
Ranging
542-543
542-543
98
system
air-to-air
air-to-ground
Rapier guided missile
Rapier tracking system
Rarden gun
Reach fork lift truck
Reach truck
Reader, digital data
Reading equipment, punched-tape
Receiver, radio
see Radio equipment
Reciprocating bracket sight
Reciprocating compressor.
high-pressure
Recompression chamber, diving
Reconnaissance aircraft
Reconnaissance camera
Reconnaissance equipment
Reconnaissance flare
Reconnaissance pod
Reconnaissance vehicle
armoured
light
tracked
401
401
452-453
232-233
210-211
642-643
630-631
532
520-521
240
172-173
100-101
340-349,
406-407,
410-411,
608-611,
408-41
352- -355
410--413
414
614
184-189, 194-1
298-303
186-187
Recorder
accident, in-flight
airborne
432
530
audio
530, 534, 673
534, 673
data
depth, marine
digital data
incremental, digital
instrumentation
magnetic tape
114-115
430
532
534, 673
530. 534, 544- -545, 673
—
Page
Product
continued
Recorder
magnetic tape, airborne
magnetic tape, digital
magnetic tape, incremental
magnetic tape, video
mapping, infra-red
Page
Product
Retarded practice
Retarder,
432, 532
531
Retractable-fin
548-549
408-409
bomb
multi-channel communications
531
408-409
430
442
596-597
290-291
258-259
Rifle sight
334-335, 338
284-285, 304-305,
Ripper
Road wheel, track
322-323
678-679
Roadway
186-187, 200-201
temporary
Rocket
Recorder system, cloud-base
Recovery beacon
Recovery crane
Recoverable roadway
Recovery trailer
Recovery truck
Recovery unit, silver
Recovery vehicle
armoured
192-193
high-mobility
Recovery vessel
torpedo
underwater
Recruitment, personnel
Rectifier, current
Red Top guided
missile
Redpole marine simulator
Reduction gearing
Reel, hose
Reference synchroniser, mechanical
Reference system, gyroscopic
Refit planning, naval
Refit service,
warship
Reflector, aerial
94-95
94-95
710-711
324-325
458-459
550-551
160-161
314-315
666-667
1
24-1 25
727
helicopter
in-flight
Refuelling tanker truck, aircraft
Refuelling trailer
Regulator
fuel flow
gas pressure
voltage
voltage, automatic
Rehabilitation
equipment
1
32-1 33
684
427
698
112-113
388-389
426
426
390-391
132-133
Remover
corrosion
paint
rust
Repair
Repair
Repair
Repair
Repair
and maintenance ship
and testing service
service, naval
armoured
workshop, mobile
vehicle,
702-703,714-717
704-705
200-201
286-287, 300-301,
322-323, 336-337
Repeater
attitude
steering
Replay
wire
Rescue and search aircraft
Rescue apparatus, air-sea
unit,
Rescue beacon
Rescue craft, air-sea
Rescue equipment
Rescue helicopter
Rescue rocket
Rescue survival kit, air-sea
Research service
Research vessel, ocean-bed
Reservoir, flexible
Restraining net, cargo
188-189, 202
612-613
272-273
330
258-259
258-259
258-259
portable
recoverable
distress
602-603, 608-609
hand-held, signalling
line-throwing
602-603
608-609
604-605
maroon
602-603, 608-609
pen-type
602-603
602-603
604-605
illuminating
radar-reflecting
rescue
signal
602-603, 608-609
smoke streamer
604-605
Rocket launcher
air-to-air
2-inch
air-to-air
air-to-ground
Roehampton
dressing
430
136
430
358-359
598-599
596-597
90
593-599
368-369
604-605
598-599
728
94-95
652
742
382-383
378-379
378-379
728
728
382-383
382-383
382-383
734-735
684
Roller
compacting
vibratory, self-propelled
vibratory, trailer
Rotary actuator
Rotary indexing table
Rotary submarine compressor
Rotating beacon
Rotating shaft seal, mechanical
Rough-terrain crane, 10-ton
Rough-terrain fork lift tractor
280-281
280-281
280-281
324-325
671,734-735
172-173
744
743
626-627
640-641
Rubber
anti-static
electrically
conducting
high-hysteresis
730-731
730-731
730-731
86-87
542-543
Riot control grenade
Rod, laser
Reinforced plastics fabrication
Reinforced plastics shielding
Relative-motion radar unit
Release
bomb
equipment
Riot control car
Rocket motor system
Rocket system
422-423
parachute, automatic
parachute, barometric
Release unit, weapons, airborne
Remote power control system
Rifle target training
420-421
420-421
418-421
446-447
446
422-423
267, 683
324-325
384-385
380-381
386
422-423
220
690
742
234-235, 250
247
infantry
air-to-ground
airborne
Rocket motor propellant
Reheat system, gas turbine
ejector,
unit
illuminated
704-705
427
Refuelling system
aircraft
tail
Reverse thrust system, aircraft
Revolver
Ridge tent
Rifle-cleaning pull-through
radar
wire
bomb
bomb
432
oil-resisting
Rubber bush
Rubber-coated fabric
Rubber component
Rubber compound
Rubber moulding
Rubber-to-metal bonded pad
Rubber tyre, solid
Ruby
optical unit
Rucksack
Rule, gun
Run-up
Running
Runway
stand, jet engine
gear, trailer-type
lighting
645
645
645
645
330
376
330
330, 699
434
330
330, 645
734-735
692-693, 699
251
436-437
689
438-439
Runway, temporary
441
Rust remover
730-731
o
o
SABA
swimmer's air breathing
apparatus
SCOT shipborne communications
terminal
SHF
radio link
102-103
484-485
478-479
27
Page
s
isjncher system
able radar torch
aircraft
Safety boots
Safety device
Safety net
Saladin armoured car
Samaritan armoured ambulance
Samson armoured recovery vehicle
Sander, electric, portable
Saracen armoured troop carrier
Satellite
Saw, chain, electric, portable
Scaffolding, tubular
Scale, optical
Scan converter, radar
Scanner
252
346-347, 358-359
699
134-135
742
188-189
186-187
186-187
265
190-191
Scintillation
camera
Scorpion
light tank
Scout car
Scrambler, telephone
Scraper, tractor, wheel
Screwdriver, electric, portable
Scrub soap, surgeon's
Sea Dart guided missile
Sea-Fix survey system
Sea King helicopter
Sea temperature measuring
unit
Seacat guided missile
Seal, shaft, rotating, mechanical
Sealed toggle switch
Search and rescue aircraft
Search/attack periscope
Search beacon
Search periscope
Searchlight
infra-red
visible light
Seawater desalination apparatus
Seawater desalting kit
Secondary surveillance radar
Secrecy equipment, telephone
Security system, frontier
Seeker, marked-target, laser
Seismic intruder alarm
Self-contained transportable winch
Self-destruct fuze
Self-loading automatic cannon
Self-luminous lamp
Self-luminous marker
Self-luminous paint
Self-luminous sign
Self-powered winch
Self-propelled gun
Self-propelled vibratory roller
Self-sealing tank
Semi-automatic gearbox
Semi-trailer
22-1 23
726
714-715
186-187
676-677
84-1 85
186-187
196-199
522-523
272-273
265
683
458-459
514-515
368-369
106-107
460-461
743
324-325
358-359
108
596-597
108
245
744
598-599
745
468-471, 474-475
522-523
227
Sensors and control systems for
ground forces
Separator, dust
control system, digital
engine starting
Service
design
spare parts
technical support
technical training
Servicing equipment, vehicle
Servicing steps
Servicing tower
Servicing trolley, air
^ulic
Servo control system,
>wer
Shackleton patrol
aircraft
Shaft seal, rotating, mechanical
Shallow-water
craft
Shears, electric, portable
Sheet, ground
Sheeting, polyurethane, antierosion
352-353
743
372-373
265
690
434
Shell
1 40-1 41
210-211, 387
387
anti-aircraft
armour-piercing
high-explosive
mortar
214-215
practice
Shelter, portable
Shielded enclosure, modular
Shielding, reinforced plastics
Ship design service
Ship, maintenance
and
repair
Ship-to-air guided missile
Ships
—see
387
690
529
698
712-713, 720-723,
727
86-87
460-461
also Boat, Corvette.
Launch.
Submarine, Submersible
Craft, Frigate.
57-82
142
175
Ship's distance-run indicator
Ship's fender
Ship's log, electro-magnetic
136, 142
Ship's navigating computer
Ship's speed indicator
Ship's stabiliser
137
142
165
Shipborne
Shipborne
Shipborne
Shipborne
552-553
484-485
458-459
anti-submarine trainer
communications terminal
guided missile
radio
equipment
484-485, 496-499,
502-506
Shipborne
satellite
communications
terminal
Short-haul aircraft
Short-haul freighter aircraft
Short-range radar
Short-wave therapy unit
Shorland armoured
Shotgun
Shovel
patrol car
face
loader
loading, wheeled
Shower, mobile, personnel
Shunting locomotive
Sideways-looking radar
116-117
358-359
346-347
222-223, 394-395
683
202
220
274-275
270-271, 276-277
278-279
686-687
574-575
408-409
Sight
40-1 41
aiming
1
401
air-to-air interception
227
262-263
208-209
210-211
747
747
747
747
262-263
204-205
280-281
732-733
326-327
air-to-ground attack
armoured fighting vehicle
400
400
248
232-233
240
245
252
240
232-233
239
252
241, 248
240
400
245
332-333
304-305
Semi-trailer truck
controller,
1
1
variant
Sequence
Sequence
116-117
265
444
734-735
474-475
408-409
infra-red
temperature
Scheduling, spares
School, training
Scimitar 30 mm cannon vehicle
28
462-463
communications terminal,
shipborne
line,
97,
Page
Product
221-252
329
164
164
binocular, infra-red
bracket, reciprocating
commander's
day/night, small arms
digital indicator
driver's
dial
guided weapon
gun
gun, elevation
gun, gyroscopic
gunner's
gyroscopic
image-intensifying
infra-red, portable
infra-red,
vehicle-mounted
look-out
muzzle bore
night
718-719
718-719
718-719
718-719
314-315
444
night-driving
night, passive
periscope, infra-red
periscopic
rifle
rifle,
illuminated
444
443
stabilised
132-133
weapon,
tank
infantry
241
248-249
245
245
140-141
245
234-235
232-233
248-249
245
236-237, 239, 247, 252
247, 250
234-235
140-141, 241
247
249
3
Product
Page
Product
Page
Sign, self-luminous
747
Soundproof enclosure
Space communications equipment
586-587
482-483
smoke
604-605, 608-613
Spare parts catalogue
Spare parts service
Spares provisioning service
Spares scheduling
Spartan armoured personnel
Speaking clock
Special-purpose equipment
Special-purpose trailer
724
718-719
radar-reflective
604-605
604-605
608-609
Signal
distress
frogman's
distress,
Signal buoy, smoke
Signal cartridge
604-605
610-613
Signal flare
Signal generator, telegraph
602-603, 608-611
520-521
602-603, 608-609
744
Signal rocket, distress
Signalling projector, light
Signalling rocket, hand-held
Sighting data transmitter
Sighting system, automatic
Silica gel desiccant
Silk, surgical
Silver recovery unit
Simfire weapon-effects simulator
Simulation technical service
602-603
1
40-1 41
240
653
683
678-679
556
722-723
action
air traffic
control
flight
guided weapon, anti-tank
infantry target
marine radar
operational control
radar, digital
marine
radar training
submarine
submarine attack
tactical,
anti-submarine
tactical trainer
training, action information
training,
carrier
531
728
338
142
360-361
250
320-321
244
140-141, 241
Speed indicator, ship's
Spey gas turbine engine
Spirit level
Spot lamp, vehicle
Stabilisation system,
manoeuvring room
weapon-effects, direct-fire
Single-axis accelerometer
Single-shot cannon
Sippican bathythermograph
gun
Stabilised sight
Stabiliser
non-retractable
165
165
124-125
fin
ship's
weapons, gyroscopic
538-539
548-549
546-547, 555, 557
557
542-543, 608-609
550-551
550-551
470-471
546-547
222-223
546-547
552-553
546-547
130-131
554
maintenance
demountable
aircraft
Stalwart load carrier
Stand, cylinder, anaethesia
Standard, frequency, precision
Standby power generating plant
Standby power generating set
air-cushion craft
hovercraft
Sky-shouting system
aircraft
Sleeping bag
Small arms
Small arms day/night sight
Small-arms practice range
Small military engine
Small-ship sonar
Smoke bomb
Smoke cartridge
Smoke grenade
Smoke signal
Smoke signal buoy
Smoke streamer rocket
Smoke tracer, parachutist's
Soap, scrub, surgeon's
Software, computer
Solid rubber tyre
Solvent
422-423
312-313
364-365
gas turbine
vehicle
Starter trolley, gas turbine
Starting
sequence
controller,
engine
324-325
Static frequency
Static radar
Static radio station
494-497, 502-503, 506
428-429
210-211
106-107
Station
732-733
376
526-527
358-359
690, 692-693
220
252
542-543
562-563
118-119
214-215
606-607
612-613
608-61
604-605
604-605
606-607
683
518-519
330, 645
Sonar
doppler
dunking
118-119
120-121
20-1 21
helicopter
1
mine-hunting
106-107
118-119
114-115
small-ship
Sonar interpretation computer
Sonar ray trace indicator
Sonar system trainer
Sorbs//
silica gel
Sound location system, artillery
Sound ranging system, radio
1
1
20-1 21
20-1 21
550-551
653
246
246
Sounder
echo, hydrographic
echo, navigation
164
Starting system, vehicle
546-547, 554
556
degreasing
Solvent extraction equipment
transit
576, 586- -587
582-583
32-1 33
132-133
470-471
730-731
730-731
683
cleaning
444
444
192-193
683
664-665
Starter
changer
Static inverter
radio, air-transportable
radio,
mobile
Skirt
Skyvan
726
186-187
Staging
Simulator
radar,
714-715
114-115
114-115
radio, static
radio, transportable
weather, mobile
Station intercom box
Station radio
Stationary power generating set
Stave, ranging
Steam-raising boiler, oil-fired
Steerable parachute
Steering repeater
Steps, servicing
Stereo comparator
Stereoscopic film viewer
Stereoscopic telescope
Sterilising
equipment
Stern tube
Sterngear system
Still, water
Stimulator, muscle
Storage battery, electric
Storage cell, electric
Storage equipment
Storage, operational
Storage system, protective
Storage tank, fuel
Storage unit, organ
Store,
memory
Stores auto-selector, aircraft
Strainer
Strategic service
Strategic studies, naval
Streamer rocket, smoke
1
484-487,
488-489,
502-503,
494-497,
482-483,
502-503,
243
507
494-495,
507
502-503, 506
494-499,
507
512-513
480-481
586-587
266
686-687
424-425
136
444
266
410-411
239
683-684
166
166
683
683
104-105, 318-319
104-105
647-653
650-651
650-651
652
682
134-135
403
416-417
720-721
720-721
604-605
Strike aircraft
close-support
low-level
V/STOL
348-349
348-349
348-349
Strike craft, diesel, fast
60-61
Strike helicopter
368-369
344-345
Strikemaster aircraft
29
Page
-
jided
Studded
Submarine
Submarine
Submarine
Submarine
Submarine
system
Submarine
attacK s.rnulator
compressor, rotary
crew
trainer
distress
Switch
weapon
!
buoy
186-187
330
552-553
172-173
538-539, 546-547, 554
108
Submarine periscope
Submarine radar
Submarine simulator
Submarine weapon system
Submersible, underwater work
Systems management
96
108
T
97
97
92-95
pressure
temperature-controlled
Sultan armoured command vehicle
Super Constructor truck
Supply-dropping aircraft
Supply-dropping parachute
Supply, power, emergency
Supply service
Supply system, power
Support aircraft
594-595
594-595
594-595
1 86-1 87
304-305
naval
technical
Support trainer, technical
Support training
Support vessels
Surface demand diving equipment
systems and weapons
Surface Skimmer Systems, Jane's
Surface, temporary
Surface-to-air guided missile
Surface-to-surface guided missile
Surface-treatment chemical
Surface warning radar, naval
Surfacing material, airstrip
Surgeon's scrub soap
Surgical catgut
Surgical cord
Surgical disposable item
Surgical film
683
683
742
681
681
Survey aircraft
Survey camera, air
Survey craft
Survey equipment
Survey system
Surveying equipment,
aerial.
infra-red
beacon
Survival clothing
Survival cot, babv's
water treatment
Suture, surgical
Swingfire guided missile
30
108
470-471
394-395
356-357
Tactical trainer simulator
130-131
Tail unit
bomb, high-explosive
bomb, retractable-fin
light
386
386
458-459
336-337
178-179
180-181
184-185
Tank
expansion
316-317
fuel, flexible
330, 427, 732-733
fuel,
long-range
fuel storage
header
self-sealing
Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank
384-385
652
316-317
732-733
access mat
258-259
driving trainer
557
242
210-211
242
247
447
304-305, 332-333
354-355
336-337
296-297
446-447
177-181
683
266
episcope
gun
periscope
sight
trailer,
chassisless
transporter
Tanker aircraft
Tanker trailer, petrol
Tanker truck
Tanker truck, aircraft refuelling
Tanks
Tape-controlled programmer
Tape, measuring
Tape recorder
magnetic
magnetic, airborne
magnetic, digital
magnetic, incremental
video
Tape system, magnetic, digital
Tape transport, magnetic
Tape-type heading indicator
544-545
432
432, 532
531
548-549
532
531-532
136
Target
deep mobile
gunnery training
towed
414
596-597
594-595
594-595
underwater, free-running
Target equipment, rifle
Target indicating radar
598-599
745
683
456-457
Target marker, laser
Target simulator, infantry
Target system
Target-tracking equipment
Survival kit
air-sea rescue
671
97
550-551
system
battle
441
410-411
410-411
644
266
671, 734-735
Tactical trainer, naval action
armoured, heavy
725
440
458-461
460-461
730-731
114-115
227
Tactical information organisation
708-709,714-715
83-90
102-103
248
468-471
228
358-359
406-407
84-85
396-397
514-515
silk
Tactical aircraft
Tank
111-142
109
666-667
734-735
744
134-135
671
tilting
555
Surveillance periscope, night
Surveillance radar, secondary
Surveillance system, night
Surgical rubber glove
gyroscope
magnetic compass
718-719,727
681
681
681
Surgical ligature
test,
Taildog guided missile
Take-off, power
Surgical tubing
Surgical tubing adaptor
Surgical tubing connector
Surgical instrument
rotary indexing
test,
702-703, 710-713
712-713, 727
702-703, 712-715
Surgical suture
powder
lifting
plotting, optical
Tactical airborne radar
683
683
684
683
680
683
683
Surgical glove
viewing
interpretation, film
Tactical air control radar
Surface sensors, control
Survival
film
424-425
578-579
710-711,714-715
584-585
Support service
airfield
intruder alarm
346-347, 358-359
346-347, 358-359
350-351
logistic
transport
Surgical
TOBIAS
418-419
324-325
618-619
Table
load
Suit
anti-gravity
Surgical glove
toggle, sealed
trip, thermal
Synchronised acoustic transmitter
Synchroniser, reference, mechanical
Synthetic resin optics
462-463
1 04-1 05
114-115
546-547
Submarine-to-air missile system
float
Syren
guided missile launcher
main propulsion battery
Submarine, patrol
Page
Product
544-545
608-609
540-541
544-545
542-543
116-117, 122-123,
470-471
401
542-543, 608-609
540-541
232-233
,
Product
Page
Product
Target-tracking radar
Target training equipment
cine
396-397
Tester
542-543
542-543
220
727
724
724
rifle
Teargas gun cartridge
Technical aid
Technical documentation
Technical illustration service
Technical manual
Technical service
control systems
714-717, 727
722-723
722-723
722-723
722-723
712-713
722-723
naval architecture
simulation
training
weapons
702-703, 711-715,
718-719, 727
555
702-703, 710-715,
Technical support service
Technical support trainer
Technical training service
718-719
478-479
set
Telegraph signal generator
Telegraph terminal
Telegraphy addressing equipment,
automatic
Telegraphy equipment
Telegraphy transmission equipment
520-521
520-521
504-505
671
diagnostic, radio equipment
diagnostic,
armament
systems
diode
electric line
headset
Testing and repair service
Text book
Theodolite
Therapy equipment, oxygen
Therapy unit
microwave
short-wave
ultrasonic
Thermal motor protection equipment
Thermal trip switch
Thermionic valve tester
Thin-film miniature amplifier
Thor ramjet engine
Thrust unit, bow
390-391
668
668
510-511
668
702-703, 714-717
708-709
266
683
683
683
683
132-133
618-619
668
534
362-363
1
58-1 59
454-455
520-521
520-521
478-479
Tilting table
671
77? underbird
534
606-607
460-461
284-285, 292-293
Toggle switch, sealed
Tool, power, portable
Torch
324-325
scrambler
secrecy equipment
handset
510-511
488-489, 508
522-523
522-523
510-511
multiplex equipment
transmission equipment
478-479
478-479
Torpedo
Torpedo arming device
Torpedo control equipment
Torpedo depth presetting system
Torpedo exercise head
Torpedo recovery vessel
Torpedo tracking system
Torpedo trolley
Touchwire display
radio
alignment
stereoscopic
Television system, closed-circuit,
colour
Temperature-controlled suit
Temperature measuring unit, sea
Temperature scanner
Temporary roadway
Temporary runway
Temporary surface
Tender
236-237
239
546-547
594-595
1
06-1 07
22-1 23
ridge
Towing tractor
Towing truck
Towing tug, electric
Trace indicator, sonar ray
1
Test equipment
Test equipment
aero engine
equipment
Towed
target
smoke, parachutist's
Tracer,
Track-laying vehicle
Track wheel
Tracked armoured fighting vehicle
Tracked reconnaissance vehicle
Tracking optics
Tracking radar
differential
naval
Tracking range, underwater
Tracking system, torpedo
436-437
Trackway temporary roadway
automatic
466, 656- -659
Tractor
avionics
electronic
468-469
672
artillery
hydraulic
443, 669
crawler
662-663
fork
516-517, 666-667
669
towing
automatic
Test instrument
Test rig, hydraulic
Test set
armament
electrical
systems
electronic
multi-range
transistor
Test stand, jet engine, mobile
Test syringe, water-in-petrol
390-391
668
668
668
668
436-437
673
Test table
gyroscope
magnetic compass
1
84-1 87
186-187
232-233
466
122-123
98
98
258-259
92-1 93
630-631, 642-643
1
battery-electric
Tractor-mounted compressor
Tractor scraper, wheel
272-275
640-641
638-639
445
276-277
264
272-273
Tractor
304-305, 332-333
lift
towing,
aircraft
Tractor loader
electrical
20-1 21
606-607
258-259
330
330
idler
road
116-117
504-505
669
662-663
662-663
655-673
field
98
392-393
474-475
441
690
690
Terminal
shipborne satellite communications
telegraph
Test bench, hydraulic
Test console
252
267
97-98
134-135
97
99
544-545
94-95
540-541
444
638-639
638-639
630-631
620-621 623
616-617, 622
Tent
frame
welding
Tower, servicing
440
aircraft fire crash
radar, portable
265
258-259
1
fire
radio,
662-663
electrical
Tipper truck
field
radio
736-737
guided missile
Thyristor, pulse modulator
Tidal flow marker
Tigercat guided missile
Telephone
Telephone
Telephone
Telephony
Telephony
Telephony
Telescope
battery capacity
defect, eddy-current
valve, thermionic
electrics
Telecommunication system
Telegraph distortion measuring
Page
trailer
Trailer
bridge-unit
cargo
ferry,
heavy
fire
671
fire-fighting
108
generator
334-335
336-338
338
616-617
620-621
336-337
31
.
continued
gun-mounting
Page
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1 !
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Page
Transfusion equipment, blood
Transfusion set, blood
681, 683
Transit sonar
683
668
434
114-115
Transmission
automatic
572-573
petrol tanker
334-335
332-335
336-337
332-333
338
336-337
platform, flat
334-335, 642-643
drive
1
power-driven
powered-axle
334-335
336-337
334-335
power, mechanical
747
326-327
162, 747
heavy-duty
lubricating
missile-carrier
motor tug
radar
recovery
refuelling
semispecial-purpose
tank, chassisless
tractor
water tank
workshop
Trailer connector, electrical
Trailer-mounted fire pump
Trailer-mounted gun
Trailer-type running gear
Trailer vibratory roller
Trailers
334-335, 338
446
332-333
338
447
304-305, 332-333
338
336-337
310-311
616-617
208-209
689
280-281
331-338
Trainer
air
electronics
aircraft, operational
air
aircrew
anti-submarine, shipborne
attack
display, visual
fighter controller
flight
helicopter
missile controller
naval crew
naval gunnery
procedural
procedure, aircrew
sonar system
submarine crew
support, technical
tactical, action speed
tactical, naval action
tank driving
vehicle driving
weapons
Trainer aircraft, operational
Trainer simulator, tactical
344-345
548-549
344-345
555
552-553
538-539
555
538-539
546-549, 557
538-539
538-539
554
550-551
555
546-547
550-551
538-539, 546-547, 554
555
546-547
550-551
557
546-547
546-547
348-349, 352-357
130-131
Training
flying
language
manpower
naval crew
operational
service, technical
702-703
708-709,712-713
708-709
727
727
support
702-703,718-719
708-709,714-715
weapons system
727
Training aid
Transistor test set
Transit mounting, aircraft engine
vehicle
Transmission brake
Transmission equipment
data
telegraphy
telephony
Transmitter
acoustic
acoustic, synchronised
data, sighting
54-1 55
478-479
478-479
478-479
98
109
140-141
418-419
liquid level
see Radio
Transmitter, radio
equipment
468-469, 492-493
Transponder, radar
Transport aircraft
light
long-range
paratroop
Transport contractor, motor
Transport helicopter, freight
Transport, magnetic tape
Transport trolley
Transportable building
Transportable cargo container
Transportable radar
Transportable radio equipment
Transportable radio station
Transportable winch, self-contained
Transporter, tank
Transporter truck, vehicle
Trent gas turbine engine
Trilux illuminated rifle sight
Trilux light
Trip switch, thermal
346-347, 358-359
350-351
346-347
702-703
368-369
531-532
392-393
688
322-323
470-471
480-485, 498-499
482-483, 494-497,
502-503, 507
262-263
304-305, 332-333
292-293
360-361
234-235
250
618-619
Trolley
443
338
aircraft servicing
instrument
starter, gas turbine
torpedo
transport
Trolley-mounted
Troop carrier
fire
extinguisher
Tropical cloth
Tropospheric scatter communications
system
Truck
see also Car, Vehicle
2-ton
4£/5-ton
10-ton
14-ton
364-365
392-393
392-393
620-621
190-193
699
482-483
296-297
286-287
284-285, 294-295
air-portable
292-293
306-307
guided weapon, anti-tank
gunnery
557
articulated
304-305, 332-333
241
bulk-liquid carrier
visual
716-717,724
535-557
542-543
712-715
714-717,724,726-727
708-709, 714-715
714-715
710-711,714-715
cargo
296-297
445
Training equipment
Training equipment, cine target
Training facilities
Training manual
Training programme
Training school
Training service, technical
Training simulator
action information
manoeuvring room
radar
Training system, gunnery
Transceiver, radio
see Radio
554
546-547, 554
222-223
556,714-715
equipment
Transfer function analyser, digital
32
drop-side
fighting
fire
fork
lift,
battery-electric
fork
lift,
diesel
fork
lift,
fork
lift,
fork
lift,
hand-propelled
low-pressure gas
manual-hydraulic
fork
lift,
petrol
general-purpose
hand
666-667
100-101
haulage
heavy-duty
lift, ground-servicing
324-325
narrow-aisle
Transfer-under-pressure system.
diving
Transformer, power tool
cargo, cross-country
cargo, heavy-duty
286-287, 306-307
284-285
322-323
620-621
630-631,634-639
642-644
628-629, 632-635
644
628-629,
644
634-635
286-287,
306-307,
644
292-293,
292-295
644
636-637
634-635
296-297
322-323
447
—
—
Product
Truck
Page
continued
Product
Page
Valve
636-637
296-297
296-297
630-631
pallet
personnel
pick-up
reach
recovery
venting
Valve tester, thermionic
284-285. 304-305
Vampire trainer
Variable-speed drive
tanker, aircraft refuelling
322-323
304-305
296-297
446-447
tipper
284-285, 292-293
towing
638-639
292-293
626-627
112-113
248-249
166
semi-trailer
tanker
vehicle transporter
Truck-mounted crane
True-motion radar unit
Tube image-intensifier
Tube, stern
Tubing, surgical
Tubular scaffolding
747
747
68-69
mechanical
Vedette frigate
Vehicle
air-cushion
370-375
302-303
192-193
200-201
200-201
186-187
298-299
184-185
air-portable
amphibious
amphibious, armoured
anti-tank,
armoured
anti-tank, guided
cargo
444
command
weapon
command, armoured
445
630-631
590
590
422^123
590
aircraft
towing, electric
Turbine-driven compressor set
Turbine-driven generator set
Turbine-driven pump
Turbine-driven pumping set
Turbine engine
gas
gas, marine
Turbo-compressor
Turbo-fan engine
Turbo-generator set
Tyne gas turbine engine
Type 42 destroyer
591
591
591
1
44-1 45, 360-361
82-83
Tyre
cross-country
pneumatic
330
645
rubber, solid
330, 645
studded
330
330
264
vehicle
Tyre inflator
u
UHF junction radio link
UHF radio equipment
UHF radio relay, mobile
UHF/VHF radio equipment
478-479
488-^89, 492-493
Ultra-high-speed camera
Ultrasonic therapy unit
Underwater breathing apparatus
Underwater
Underwater
Underwater
Underwater
Underwater
Underwater
cutting
equipment
data source
recovery vessel
target, free-running
tracking range
transport
522-523
492-493
660-661
683
1
02-1 03
267
109
94-95
544-545
98
92-93
Underwater vessels, weapons
and equipment
Underwater weapon
91-110
Underwater work submersible
Uniform
Uniform cloth
92-95
694-695
699
Uniforms and personal
equipment
Unihedd universal head-down
Urology equipment
Ursa Minor racon
Utility aircraft
display
98
691-699
402
fighting,
armoured
fighting,
armoured, tracked
fire
fighting
general-purpose
haulage
personnel
reconnaissance, armoured
reconnaissance, light
reconnaissance, tracked
recovery
repair,
armoured
transport, diver
Vehicle-driving trainer
Vehicle electrical equipment
Vehicle equipment
generating system, electric
head lamp
system
ignition
lift
lighting equipment
Vehicle-mounted crane
Vehicle-mounted capstan
Vehicle-mounted fire pump
Vehicle-mounted generating set
Vehicle-mounted radio equipment
Vehicle-mounted sight, infra-red
Vehicle-mounted winch
Vehicle navigation equipment
Vehicle
Vehicle
Vehicle
Vehicle
Vehicle
Vehicle
Vehicle
Vehicle
Vehicle
power
unit
servicing
equipment
314-315
spot lamp
320-321
312-313
324-325
326-327
292-293
330
283-307
354-355
683
starter
starting
system
transmission
transporter truck
tyre
Vehicles
Venom
V/STOL strike aircraft
Vacuum coating
Vacuum embedding bath
1 86-1 87,
200-201
258-259
92-93
546-547
312-313,
324-325
309-330
324-325
320-321
320-321
314-315
320-321
274-275.
262-263
616-617
584-585
480-485.
502-503,
245
260-263
230-231
568-569
314-315
servicing pallet
fighter aircraft
Venous pressure warning
coil
Vertical
Vertical
Vertical take-off aircraft
Very cartridge
Very pistol
Vessel
see Boat, Corvette,
Frigate, Launch, Ship.
Submarine, Submersible
484-485, 488-489,
492-493, 500-501
Vibration indicator
348-349
734-735
683
Vibratory roller
self-propelled
Vibration monitor
trailer
320-321.
645
496-499,
508
1 46-1 47. 586-587
431
1 24-1 25
gyroscope
reference gyroscoDe
114-115
346-347
200-201
418^19
Venting valve
Ventura diesel engine
Vest, bullet-proof
equipment
298-303
186-187
192-193
track laying
Vehicle
Vehicle
Vehicle
Vehicle
Vehicle
184-185
620-622
298-303
304-305
200-201
298-299
184-189, 194-199, 202
recovery, armoured
681
V
radio
186-187. 200-201
188-193, 196-199
1 94-1 95, 714-715
cross-country
mortar, armoured
590-591
360-363
144-145
gas, aircraft
VHF
aircraft
hydrostatic
681
Tug
418-419
418-419
418-419
668
354-355
control, fuel
jettison, fuel
348-349
606-607
606-607
Craft.
698
430
430
280-281
280-281
33
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Product
Page
Weapon Systems, Jane's
Weapon, underwater
725
98
203-220
Video tape iecoiuer
548-549
470-471
548-549
Viewer, stereoscopic, film
41 0-41
Product
Vid-^
radar
Viewing aid
Vigilant guided missile
Viper gas turbine engine
Visor
Visual approach slope indicator
Visual display
Visual display system
Visual training aid
Vixen ground-attack aircraft
Voice-compression equipment
Voltage regulator, automatic
670
450-451
362-363
696-697
438-439
555
557
724
354-355
484-485
132-133, 324-325
Wellington hovercraft
666-667
666-667
666-667
668
666-667
digital, integrating
general-purpose
precision
w
helicopter
oil
collector system
bottle carrier
Water-cooled diesel engine
Water de-ioniser
Water distillation unit
Water filtration plant
Water-in-petrol test syringe
692-693
684
683
114-115
228
512-513
704-705
368-369
314-315
692-693
570-571
745
683
738-739
673
Water purification plant
Water still
Water tank trailer
Water treatment survival kit
Watertight door
Weapon-aiming computer
738-739, 745
683
338
745
1 58-1 59
Weapon auto-selector
Weapon control system
Weapon effects simulator, direct-fire
Weapon handling system
Weapon loader, aircraft
Weapon mounting, aircraft
Weapon range, practice, anti-tank
Weapon sight
388-389, 403
130-131
556
398-400
guided
infantry
Weapon simulator,
Weapon system
guided, anti-tank
128-129
392-393
388-389
542-543
252
249
557
Welding equipment, gas
Welding torch
Wessex helicopter
Wheel
conveying
gear
support, sprocket
track, idler
458-459
450-461
submarine
97
Weapon system contractor
Weapon systems check-out
tractor scraper
Wheelchair, folding
Wheeled loading shovel
Wide-band oscilloscope
unit
702-703
390-391
390-391
124-125
727
722-723
546-547
394-395
243
648-649
267
267
370-371
368-369
747
747
330
330
330
272-273
684
278-279
672
Winch
davit, hydraulic
heavy-duty
hydraulic
mechanical
self-contained, transportable
self-powered
vehicle-mounted
Winchester hovercraft
Wind-indicating cartridge
168-169
290-291
260-261
260-261
262-263
262-263
260-263
372-373
610-613
Window
marine
wire-heated
Wire circuit, film
Wire-guided missile
Wire-heated window
Wire recorder
Wire replay unit
Wiring assembly, flexible
Wiring, electric, preformed
Wiring harness, electric
Work boat
Workshop, repair, mobile
Workshop
trailer
Wrench, impact,
electric, portable
Writing service
158-159
232-233
388-389
450-451, 456-457
232-233
430
430
747
747
747
88-89
286-287,300-301,
322-323, 336-337
336-337
265
716-717, 726
X
X-ray film processing equipment
anti-submarine
guided
34
Webbing
track, road
Warning coil, venous pressure
Warning radar, surface, naval
Warning system, intruder, infra-red
Warning tone generator
Warship refit service
Wasp
Weather radar
Weather station, mobile
Wheel
Waist belt
Walking aid
Waste
Water
377-403
for aircraft
Weapons release unit, airborne
Weapons stabiliser, gyroscopic
Weapons system training
Weapons technical service
Weapons trainer
Voltmeter
AC
DC
Weapons and ammunition
Weapons and control systems
678-679
Y
Yearbook, Jane's
725
Alphabetic
list
of participating firms
35
Name and
AB
Components
Electronic
Telephone
address
Ltd
Cables
Telex
49606
01-437 7581
Other products
made
310-311
Electrical
connectors
Sutherland House
5-6 Argyll
London
Page
Products described
Street
W1V 1AD
England
AEC
Ltd
Military Saies Division
01 -499
6050
Leymotors
22498
London W1
Berkeley Square House
Berkeley Square
Militant
III
10-ton
284-285
cargo truck
Telex
W1
London
England
Aeronautical
&
General
Instruments Ltd
40 Purley Way
01-684 3211
Instradio
262960
Croydon
Electro-magnetic
142
ship's log
correlator
Croydon
CR9 3BH
England
Air-
Gas detection equipment.
servo test equipment-
Log Ltd
North Lane
Aldershot
24411
Airlogco
Aldershot
Harlow
24331
Airmed
Harlow
Aldershot
Reconnaissance
cameras
406-407
Portable power
generating sets
578-579
Telecommunication
534
Hampshire
England
ground support
and servicing equipment,
armament ground support
and check-out systems
Aircraft
Airmed Ltd
Aviation Division
Edinburgh
Way
81338
Harlow
Gas flowmeters.
headsets with boom-
regulators,
mounted microphones
flowmeters, oxygen
breathing equipment
Essex
peak
England
Medical Division
Edinburgh Way
Harlow
Airmed
Harlow
Harlow
24331
81338
General anaesthesia
and oxygen therapy
683
apparatus, flowmeters
and regulators
Essex
England
Airscrew-Weyroc Ltd
Fan Division
Weybridge
Cooling fans for the
Scorpion and other
Weybridge
45599
328
fighting vehicles
Surrey
England
Airtech Ltd
Haddenham
Airtech
Haddenham
422
Haddenham
83223
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
England
Cloud base recorder
system for airfields or
442
meteorological
stations
UHF
multicoupler
528
system
689
Northbourne
2271
Airwork
Xchurch
41282
Technical support
and advice for
Christchurch
military
Hampshire
authorities
and
702-703
Design and development
of special aircraft
installations and
modifications, testing of
civil
BH23 6EB
aircraft seats
England
structures, technical
publications
London
Office
Portland
01-834 9477
House
Stag Place
London SW1
England
Albion Motors Ltd
Military Sales Division
01 -499
6050
Berkeley Square House
Berkeley Square
Leymotors
22498
London W1
Albion 41/5 ton
286-287
general service
cargo truck
Telex
London W1
England
Allis
Chalmers Great Britain Ltd
Essendine
Stamford
32255
Articulated wheel
loader
270-271
31459
Coventry
Scorpion light tank
Scorpion variants
Telex
Saladin amoured car
Saracen armoured
184-185
186-187
188-189
190-191
troop carrier
Stalwart load carrier
1
Stamford
2471
Gyrating
Coventry
Alvis
25501
Stamford
Lincolnshire
England
Alvis Ltd
Holyhead Road
Coventry
CV5 8JH
England
Ardrox Ltd
Commerce Road
01 -560
5444
Ardrox
23609
Brentford
Telex
Brentford
Auto Diesels Brabv Ltd
Cowley
Mill
Uxbrldge
Middlesex
England
36
Road
Uxbridge
38262
Courteous
Uxbridge
Chemicals and
equipment for surface
92-1 93
730-731
treatment, cleaning
and flaw detection
Middlesex
England
263835
UHF
power-line filters (up to
200 arms), signal filters
(telephone line, etc)
trailer-type
running gear
Airwork Services Ltd
Bournemouth (Hum) Airport
duplexers, VHF and
(stop band
bandpass, tunable),
filters
Airportable cabins
and
Design and installation of
mobile radar and
telecommunications
systems. VHF and UHF
Gas turbines for
generating sets
590
and
Name and
address
Avimo Ltd
Telephone
Taunton
81071
Herbert Street
Cables
Avimo
Telex
46126
Taunton
Avocet
Dover
96283
Bridgend
3211
Rubber
44142
021-458 6324
Dover
2626
Small arms day/night
Page
Other products made
252
sight
Taunton
Somerset
England
Avo Ltd
Avocet House
Dover
Products described
Small portable radar
torch
Vehicle and airborne
optics, military optics
252
Simulators for antitank guided weapons
557
Test instruments
668
Rubber compounds
699
252
Kent
England
Avon Footwear Ltd
Bridgend
Bridgend
for service
footwear
Glamorgan
South Wales
Avon Medicals-Avon Rubber Co Ltd
Avon
Disposable
1649 Pershore Road
Medicals
transfusion and
Stirchley
Birmingham 30
dialysis
Industrial Products Division
683
equipment
and accessories
Birmingham 30
England
Avon Rubber Co Ltd
Industrial Products Division
Bradford-on-
Industrial
Bradford-on-Avon
Avon 2191
Bradford-on-
44856
Avon
Wiltshire
England
Rubber components
and products for
naval equipment
Rubber components
175
330
for fighting vehicles
Hovercraft skirts and
skirt
376
systems
Rubber components
434
for aircraft
Tyre Division
Melksham
Rubber
Melksham
3101
Melksham
44142
Tyres
Pneumatic and
Wiltshire
solid
330
645
tyres
England
Barr & Stroud Ltd
Caxton Street
Anniesland
Glasgow
041-954 9601
Telemeter
778114
Periscopes, distress
108
buoys and compass
Glasgow
code generators,
test tables
W3
Sights, laser range
finders and special
Scotland
232-233
01-930 1541
Office
Kinnaird House
1
Pall Mall East
Retemelet
ultra
high-speed cameras.
fibre optics, optical
and
electronic filters
optics
London
Night viewing
equipment, radar homers.
261877
London SW1
London SW1
England
Beaufort (Air-Sea) Equipment Ltd
Beaufort Road
051-652 2667
62478
Birkenhead
Cheshire
England
Survival equipment:
lifejackets, clothing.
liferafts
594-595
Proofed and tested
fabrics, air-portabla
hangars, radomes.
helicopter landing pads.
and boats
special plastic
and
rubber mouldings
Belling & Lee Ltd
Radio Frequency Interference Division
Great Cambridge Road
01-363 5393
Radiobel
263265
Shielded enclosures
529
combating radio
frequency interference
Enfield
Enfield
Electronic
components.
television distrioution
for
equipment
Middlesex
Black
&
Edgington Ltd
01-302 0211
Ruxley Corner Works
Sidcup
Kent
England
T T Boughton
£f
897371
Tents
690
Hydraulic and
260-261
Tarpaulins, water
dams
Sons Ltd
Engineering Division
Bell
Benedge
Sidcup
Lane
Amersham
Little
Boughtons
Chalfont
Amersham
83132
mechanical winches
2666
Buckinghamshire
England
Brandhurst Co Ltd
High
Wellington Road
High Wycombe
25106
Wycombe
Self-luminous
products: compounds.
nuclear lamps, signs
and markers
747
742
Dorset
Nylon nets and netting
camouflage, cargo
movement and
England
restraint
Buckinghamshire
England
Head
Office
Vintry
01-236 1411
House
Brandcolim
262632
London EC4
Queen Street Place
London EC4
England
Bridport-Gundry Ltd
Industrial Division
Bridport
Bridport
2244
Netting
Bridport
41132
for
Fishing nets,
sports nets.
horticultural nets
37
d
.
i
Cables
Telex
Bristol
Percussion
44641
657511
Bristol
Telephone
ess
Ltd
Products described
Page
Other products
made
264
Portable and
stationary air
compressors
Bri-
and
British Aircraft Corporation Ltd
Guided Weapons Division
Way
Six Hills
Stevenage
Bntair
2422
Stevenage
82125
450-451
guided
Vigilant
missile
guided missile
Thunderbird guided
flapper
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
452-453
454-455
missile
England
Precision Products
Six Hills Way
Group
Stevenage
Bntair
2422
Stevenage
82125
Swingfire guided
456 457
missile
Gun sight with
240
automatic
digital
elevation read-out
Stevenage
Herts
England
Canberra aircraft
Lightning aircraft
Strikemaster aircraft
340-341
342-343
344-345
330
London SW1
Aluminium alloy
armour plate
Landing mats and pads
for aircraft and
England
helicopters
St Annes
21255
Preston Division
Warton Aerodrome
Bntair
67627
Warton
Preston
Jaguar tactical support
and operational trainino
aircraft
PR4 1AX
England
01-930 1020
London Office
100 Pall Mall
London SW1
England
The
British Aluminium
Norfolk House
Co
Ltd
01 -839
8888
Britalumin
22756
London SW1
St James's Square
The
British Hoist
and Crane Co Ltd
Compton
Newbury
Compton
Bnthoist
301
Compton
Newbury
440
84358
Iron Fairy
hydraulic cranes
645
86190
Wellington hovercraft
Winchester hovercraft
370-371
372-373
Berkshire
England
British Hovercraft Corporation
East
Isle
Cowes
of
Cowes
Brithover
4121
Cowes
Wight
and
military hovercraft,
hoverpallets, air-cushion
heavy-load transporters
England
British Manufacture
Research Co Ltd
Springfield Road
it
Grantham
Marco
2101
Telex
Grantham
37635
Gun mounting
for
vessels of all types
Gyro-stabilised twin
Grantham
138-139
208-209
Lincolnshire
30-mm
England
gun
Ammunition for Aden
aircraft cannons
387
86277
/slander aircraft
346-347
33631
Cargo and specialpurpose trailers
338
Britten-Norman Sales Ltd
Bembridge Airport
Bembridge
Isle of Wight
England
J
Brockhouse
Er
Bembridge
2511
Britnor
021-556 1241
Brockhouse
West
Bromwich
anti-aircraft
Bembridge
Co Ltd
Vehicles Division
Victoria
Design, development and
production of commercial
Works
Hill Top
West Bromwich
Ground heating
trolleys, aircraft starting
trolleys,
Staffordshire
armament
handling equipment,
England
aircraft servicing trestles,
field
London
Office
01 -629
kitchen trailers
25248
8783
25 Hanover Square
London
W1R ODQ
England
Brooke Marine Ltd
Lowestoft
Lowestoft
5221
Brookcraft
97145
Lowestoft
58-59
Corvette
60-61
Strike craft
Suffolk
Twin-screw
Twin-screw
England
patrol craft
patrol
62-65
66-67
boats
Survey
Head
Office
Dowsett Holdings Ltd
Greatford
301
Dowsett
Stamford
craft
84-85
32108
The
Offices
Greatford
Stamford
Lincolnshire
England
Brown Best & Co Ltd
102 Old Kent Road
London SE1
England
38
trolleys,
pneumatic servicing
01-703
8'
Abri
Rucksacks, haversacks,
London SE1
manpack frames
699
Groundsheets,
instrument cases
1
Name and
Telephone
address
Cables
Telex
Page
Products described
David Brown Gear Industries Ltd
Huddersfield
Gear Division
Park Gear Works
22180
Gearing
Huddersfield
51562
154-155
Marine main
propulsion gearing
Other products
made
Speed reduction gears and
gear units for auxiliary
drives
Huddersfield
Yorkshire
England
S G Brown Ltd
Greycaine Road
Watford
27241
Sidbrownix
Watford
23408
Gyro reference system
124-125
for ship's navigation
and weapons control
Land navigation
systems for military
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD2 4XU
230-231
vehicles
England
Watford
23301
Communication Division
King George's Avenue
Radiolink
23412
Watford
Watford
Hertfordshire
Handsets, headsets
510-511
and microphones
Intercom equipment
for military and civil
512-513
aircraft
England
Brown
Son (Alembic Works) Ltd
it
01-626 1801
10-11 Lime Street
Hospital and laboratory
Rawsonship
London EC3
683
apparatus
London EC3
England
David Budworth Ltd
Kings Quay Street
3116
Budworth
Harwich
Harwich
Small gas turbines,
turbo -compressors,
turbo-generator sets,
de-icers, turbo-fans
591
21246
Radio search and
rescue beacons
596-597
27881
Fuel and electrical
units for fighting
312-313
Harwich
Essex
Ground heater
units,
electronic tachometer
indicators, engine and
process control units
England
Burndept Electronics (ER) Ltd
St Fidelis
Road
Erith
Electronics
39121
Erith
01-743 3111
Vanteria
Radio telephones
Erith
Kent
England
CAV Ltd
Warple Way
London
London
W3
W3
vehicles
England
Cammell
Laird (Anglesey
Ltd
Beaumaris
Anglesey
North Wales
Beaumaris
431
Searoads
Beaumaris
61295
Low-voltage dc motors
and
hydraulics, low-voltage
power system
for traction
Compression chambers
100-101
Portable bridges
Truck-laid and heavyduty portable roadways
256-257
258-259
Airport passenger loading
bridges and stairways;
refuse collection vehicles;
light stainless steel
and
non-ferrous castings;
design, fabrication,
machining and assembly
of light to
medium
engineering structures and
equipment
alloy, steel
aluminium
and glassfibre-
in
reinforced plastics
Cammell Laird (Shiprepairers) Ltd
L41
704-705
051-647 7060
Drydocks
Birkenhead
627011
Ship refitting
warships
01-493 1882
Caterpillar
262931
Tractors and scrapers
Birkenhead
for
5HG
England
Caterpillar Tractor
55 St James's Street
Co
Ltd
272-273
London SW1
loaders, motor
graders, pipelayers, wheel
Wheel
tractors, industrial
London SW1
engines
England
Head Office
PO Box 162
Uddingston
2921
Caterpillar
77721
Glasgow
Glasgow
Scotland
Chelsea Quilt Co Ltd
Riverside Works
46106
Barnstaple
72345
Sleeping bag, rucksack,
personal load-carrying
692-693
equipment
Barnstaple
Devon
England
London Office
PO Box 625
London SW1
267700
Barnstaple
72345
England
Chiltern Hunt Ltd
Belswain Lane
Hemel Hempstead
Hemel
Hempstead
51511 and
Hertfordshire
King's Langley
England
3264
Clos o
Mat
2 Brooklands
Sale
Cheshire
(Great Britain) Ltd
Road
061-973 1234
Chiltern
Hemel
Hempstead
648-649
Ammunition
containers
Automatic lavatory
for
683
wounded and
handicapped
M33 2SS
England
39
3SS
c
Telephone
Cables
Telex
Products described
Page
Olher products
made
Tool
21311
01-567 3411
Portable electric tools
265
Self-cleaning air
filters for protecting
engines in severe dust
conditions
329
Secondary surveillance
468-469
..
Eno.
Coopers .Mechanical Joints Ltd
Abergavenny
2041
Abergavenny
Monmouthshire
Wales
Cossor Electronics Ltd
Avionics and Surface Electronics
Division
Harlow
The Pinnacles
Harlow
26862
Cossor
Harlow
81228
Alphanumeric and graphic
video displays, computer
peripheral equipment.
radar for air traffic
control and defence
SSR
SSR
Essex
England
defruiter systems.
decoder,
oscilloscopes, UHF and
VHE radio communications
equipment (land and
marine)
Coventry Climax Engines Ltd
01-499 6050
Military Sales Division
London
Leymotors
22498
London W1
Berkeley Square House
Berkeley Square
and
Military gasolene
and
Small military multiand diesel engines
Telex
W1
560-561
Electric
diesel engines
562-563
fork
and
Portable, trailer-
vehicle-mounted
tractors.
lift
truck
attachments
fuel
England
tow
electric platform trucks.
616-617
fire
pumps
Mechanical fork
lift
628-629
trucks
Electric fork
Crane Fruehauf Trailers Ltd
South Green Works
Dereham
Cranefrue
2311
Dereham
01-568 0641
Cranefrue
97494
lift
trucks
Semi-trailers
630-631
332-333
Cargo containers.
couplings
Dereham
Norfolk
England
Head
Office
House
649-655 London Road
262051
Isleworth
Mills
Isleworth
Middlesex
England
Joseph Crosfield
it
Sons Ltd
Industrial Chemicals Division
Warrington
Crosfields
PO Box 26
31211
Warrington
627067
Desiccants
Sodium and potassium
653
silicates, silica sols,
Warrington
industrial detergents,
Lancashire
sodium toluene and
England
xylene sulphonates,
synthetic fluid catalysts,
nickel catalysts, fine
silicas
and
micronised
silicates,
silica gels, ion
exchange and base
exchange materials,
sodium ferrite. textile
and auxiliaries and
oils
concrete auxiliaries
London Office
Avon House
360-366 Oxford
London W1
01-493 6372
Savonnier
262269
London W1
Street
John Curran Ltd
PO Box 72
Cardiff
Narruc
20641
Cardiff
Mobile engine
run-up stands
436-437
Turning gear and
aerial
Curran Road
mounts for ground radar
and radio telescopes;
Cardiff
g force measuring
CF1 1TE
Wales
equipment; specialist
aeronautical and
mechanical design,
development and
manufacture
,
The Daimler Co Ltd
Coventry
27626
Daimler
Coventry
31459
Daimler Road
Radford
Coventry
England
Fox armoured car
Ferret scout cars
194-195
196-199
Dale Electric of Great Britain Ltd
Filey
Dalectric
52163
2011
Filey
Portable and transportable power plants
Mobile power plants
580-581
Electricity Buildings
Prime power and standby
generating sets, vehicle-
582-583
mounted welding
Filey
Yorkshire
England
S Davall Er Sons Ltd
Wadsworth Road
01-998 1011
Davall
Airborne tape cassette
record/replay
Greenford
Greenford
Middlesex
England
530
Crash recorders, engine
starters,
Decca House
9 Albert Embankment
London SE1
England
40
de-icing timers.
delayed device arming,
equipment
printed circuits, relays.
sonic strain gauges for
civil
The Decca Navigator Co Ltd
sets.
cable drum-handling
device
01-735 8111
Decnav
London SE1
28588
Navigation systems
514-515
engineering
Name and
address
Telephone
Cables
Telex
Page
Products described
Other products
made
Decca Radar Ltd
Industrial Sales Division
01-735 8111
Decca House
Decradar
28588
London SE1
Automated infusion
683
unit
9 Albert Embankment
London SE1
England
01-735 8111
Marine Division
Decca House
Decradar
28588
Marine navigational
London SE1
radar
Binocam
Glasgow
and periscopes
112-113
Integrated ship
instrumentation system
239
Air survey instruments.
Embankment
9 Albert
London SE1
England
Defence Instruments (Optical) Ltd
041-221 6666
145 Queen Street
Sights, telescopes
compasses, altimeters.
Glasgow C1
clinometers
Scotland
01-460 4665
Sudbury House
Tylney Road
Optic Sales
Optical systems for
Edenbridge
photogrammetry and
Bromley
266
surveying
Kent
England
Dowsett Engineering
Construction Ltd
Harrogate
Dowsett
Construction services
Bilton Hall
2664
Harrogate
for defence.
Harrogate
Yorkshire
industrial
and
706-707
civil
projects
England
Driclad Ltd
Sittingbourne
Expac
Staplehurst Road
Sittingbourne
4422
Sittingbourne
Coventry
Sound
88733
Coventry
96180
Protective operational
storage system for
valuable equipment
650-651
Disc brakes for marine
main propulsion
162
Grain silos; metal, wood
plastics containers
and
Kent
England
The Dunlop Co Ltd
Aviation Division
Military
—
Equipment Sales
31677
Holbrook Lane
Coventry
transmissions
Hydro-pneumatic vehicle
suspension systems.
hydraulic and pneumatic
systems, light weapon
stabilisation system.
tracked vehicle brakes
CV6 4AA
England
New
Products Division
Holbrook Lane
Coventry
Coventry
Sound
88733
Coventry
31677
Breathing apparatus
102-103
CV6 4AA
Height-pressure air valves.
panels for breathing-set
charging, air-suspension
systems for vehicles.
anti-skid systems for
England
vehicles
London
01-930 6700
Office
25 Ryder Street
Dunlop
London SW1
London SW1
England
Dynaflex Ltd
Dynaflex Division
North West House
01-262 5010
28694
Servicing equipment
and vehicle
314-315
for plant
119-127 Marylebone Road
London NW1
maintenance
England
EMI
Electronics Ltd
Military Division
01-537 3888
Hayes
Middlesex
England
H Edgard
PO Box 22
Emidata
22417
London
Cymbeline mortarlocating radar
224-225
Reconnaissance pod
mounting
408-409
Uniforms
694-695
for aircraft
£r
Sons (London) Ltd
Whitehaven
2441
for
all
services
Whitehaven
Cumberland
England
Ekco Avionics
A
Division of Pye
Telecommunications Ltd
Southend-on-Sea
394-395
536-537
Southendon-Sea
49491
Ekco
Southend
99167
Airborne radar
Miss-distance system
01-730 7163
Chloridic
262038
Submarine propulsion
main batteries
1
683
Essex
SS2
6PW
England
Electric Power Storage Ltd
Government Marketing Division
50 Grosvenor Gardens
London SW1
London SW1
04-1 05
England
Head
Office
061-794 4611
EPS
Elecstor
669087
Manchester
Ltd
Clifton Junction
Manchester
M27 2LR
England
Electro- Medical Supplies
(Greenham) Ltd
Wantage
Galfarad
Electro-medical
4291
Wantage
equipment
Wantage
Berkshire
England
41
Telephone
bs
Ltd
Burgess
5101
Hill
Cab
Pace
Burgess
es
Telex
87183
Page
Products described
174
Portable radiation
meter
Hill
330
Vehicle-installed
doserate meter
Other products
Analogue, digital and
hybrid computers, datalogging and dataprocessing equipment.
precision
:
made
components
Automation
Radar Systems Ltd
Mobile Radar Engineering Division
22777
01-953 2030
Short-range ground
surveillance radar
Seismic detectors and
intruder alarm systems
IRIS infra-red
intruder system
Elstree
Boieham Wood
Hertfordshire
^nd
222-223
Airborne early warning
radar, maritime anti-
227
submarine
228
landing monitoring
system, interceptor/
radar, air
ground-mapping and
terrain-following radar,
electra radar relay system,
fire control radar
Elliott Flight Automation Ltd
Automatic Test Equipment Division
Medway
Elliotauto
Rochester
Kent
England
44400
Rochester
Head
Chelmsford
53221
Expanse
Chelmsford
99201
Erskine Laboratories Ltd
Scarborough
2433
Erskmlab
Scalby
52562
Newby
031 -443 4050
Ligatures
Office
Marconi House
New
96333
656-659
Automatic
Design, development
and production of
electrical and
electronic equipment
728
Electronic test gear.
Sutures ligatures
catgut, silk and
related surgical
683
Automatic
equipment
test
circuit testers
Street
Chelmsford
Essex
Scarborough
Yorkshire
microwave components
England
Ethicon Ltd
Edinburgh
Sighthill
Edinburgh
Scotland
products
FPT Industries Ltd
The Airport
Portsmouth
62391
Fireproof
86106
Portsmouth
Flexible assemblies
for liquid storage
Portsmouth
Hampshire
732-733
and
Rubber mouldings and
extrusions
flotation
P03 5PE
England
Fairey Hydraulics Ltd
Cranford Lane
01-573 7777
22230
Airily
Hounslow
Aircraft
power controls
Hydraulic
416-417
filters
Heston
Middlesex
England
Ferranti Ltd
Equipment Department
South Hit! Park
Easthampstead
Aircraft
84117
Bracknell
4202
Gyro-stabilised sight
241
weapons
Bracknell
Berkshire
Flight instruments
invertor units.
and
428^*29
helicopter
auto-stabiliser
England
Compass systems.
transistorised control/
for vehicle-borne
transformer rectifiers.
voltage regulators, VTOL
flight systems, research
and development
Systems Department
Western Road
Digital
84117
Bracknell
3232
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1RA
England
CAAIS computer-
1
26-1 27
Air traffic control systems
defence systems.
assisted action
air
information system
Data handling and
weapon control
system for naval
applications
tactical control
FM1600B
1
28-1 29
and
action data automation
systems, digital data
transmission equipment
message collection and
130-131
switching systems,
simulators and trainers
microminiature
computer
Electronic Systems Department
Ferry Road
031-332 2411
72141
EH5 2XS
Radar systems for
and mobile
ground use
INAS inertial systems
Scotland
for aircraft navigation
396-397
Radarscope recorders,
398-399
lightweight inertial
platforms, floated and
non-floated rate
gyroscopes, rate
integrating gyroscopes,
aircraft
Edinburgh
and attack
ISIS weapon
sighting systems
Laser ranger and
marked target seeker
Head-down display
400
two-axis vertical
gyroscopes, air stream
401
direction indicators,
angle of attack systems,
402
measuring and gauging
systems, control systems
for satellite aerials
Government Contracts Department
061-681 2000
66342
Hollinwood
Trainers and
simulators
538-539
Magnetic tape audio
recording equipment
534. 673
Lancashire
England
The Ferrograoh Co
The Hyde
Edgware Road
Colindale
London
England
42
NW9
I
01 -205 2241
Britferro
London
NW9
Marine echo sounders.
transformers, endless-loop
magnetic tape cassettes.
switches, magnetic tape
head defluxers
Name and
address
Telephone
Cables
061-872 1477
Flexibox Ltd
Nash Road
Telex
Products described
66284
Manchester
Flexible couplings for
marine main
propulsion machinery
Mechanical seals for
M17 1SS
all
England
shaft
Trafford Park
Flight Refuelling Ltd
Wimborne
Refuelling
Wimborne
2121
Wimborne
41247
Page
Other products
made
163
743
types of rotating
equipment
418-419
Fuel systems and
associated
Dorset
equipment
England
Refuelling systems for
and helicopters
Aerial target systems
420-421
Diesel engines for
marine propulsion,
power and industry
564-565
744
aircraft
Fodens Ltd
Marine Department
Sandbach
3244
Fodenway
Sandbach
Francis Searchlights Ltd
Bolton
Francis
Searchlights for
Turner Bridge
Bolton
Lancashire
27196
Bolton
purposes
01-629 7101
Rufflette
Elworth Works
36163
Sandbach
540-541
Cheshire
England
all
England
Thomas French
it
Sons Ltd
061-834 1887
Head Office
PO Box 22
25115
London SW1
59 St James's Street
London SW1
England
Rufflette
Airborne rocket
launchers
378-379
Capstan winches
262-263
Fixed-link lines for
478-479
Cartridge belts, links and
clips
66254
Manchester
Chester Road
Manchester
England
1
5
Fuller, Lucas E* Co Ltd
Crowborough Cross
Eridge Road
Crowborough
Crowborough
2000
Lucas
Lucas
Crowborough
Crowborough
Chamcorn
Sussex
England
London
261981
GEC-AEI Telecommunications Ltd
Transmission Division
Coventry
Springjack
PO Box 53
52152
Coventry
31361
Coventry
telephony, telegraphy
and video
CV3
communications
1
HJ
Telephone switching
equipment for automatic
or manual exchanges of
any size, telephone
switching networks,
nationwide dialling
systems, private telephone
England
systems PAX/PABX,
telephone instruments,
open-wire and balanced-
and coaxial cable
telephony
transmission systems
pair
line
GKN Sankey Ltd
Automotive and Manufacturing Division
Hadley Castle Works
35248
Wellington
Armoured vehicle
for
200-201
personnel carrying and
other duties
4321
Wellington
Shropshire
Pressed steel wheels.
chassis frames, vehicle
cabs, presswork panels.
bumper bars.
agricultural implements,
England
automatic vending
machines, pressed steel
radiators, steel
laminations for electric
motors, plastics
mouldings, tungsten
carbide dies, steel
furniture, partitioning,
metal framing, shelving
systems, office machines
Gallay Ltd
Denington Industrial Estate
Cooling systems for
Wellingborough
4801
316-317
military vehicles
London Road
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 2QU
England
The Glacier Metal Co Ltd
Alperton
Wembley
Middlesex
01-997 6611
Glamet
Wembley
936881
Ships' line shaft
bearings
166
Dry, lubricated and
pre-lubricated plain
bearings, centrifugal
filters, rod end joints
HAO 1HD
England
43
Cables
Telex
Glosaro
Gloucester
43134
Telephone
dress
Gloucester
67411
Products described
Page
446
Aircraft refuellers
Other products
Fire-fighting
made
equipment
for aircraft, de-icing
vehicles for aircraft,
Gk
GL3 4AD
demineralised- water
England
vehicles, liquidcarrying tanker vehicles,
g assfibre- reinforced
plastics tankers and
I
containers
London Office
Hawkei Siddeley Holdings
01 -930
2064
Hawsidair
24665
London SW1
Ltd
18 St James's Square
London SW1
England
Graviner (Colnbrook) Ltd
Poyle Mill Works
Colnbrook
Crashfires
3245
Colnbrook
84124
618-619
Fire-protection
equipment
Marine monitoring
systems, temperature
controllers
Colnbrook
Slough
Buckinghamshire
England
Grecngate it Irwell
Rubber Co Ltd
061-834 5652
Coated Fabrics Division
Para
66762
Airfield
membranes
for
441
temporary runways
and helicopter pads
Manchester 5
Greengate
Manchester
Coated
fabrics,
conveyor
belting, electric cables,
engineering rubbers,
industrial hose,
Lancashire
M60 3EA
protective clothing,
England
transmission belting
London
Office
01-476 3222
21758
01-560 3011
933887
Stephenson Street
Canning Town
London
E1
England
HML
(Engineering) Ltd
St John's
Isleworth
Road
Servicing trolleys for
443
aircraft hydraulic
systems
Custom-built
Middlesex
England
669
hydraulics for
equipment and
systems testing
01-723 0022
Head Office
466-490 Edgware Rocd
W2
London
England
HTS Management Consultants
Ltd
01-839 2822
John Hadland (Photographic
Instrumentation) Ltd
Newhouse
Airtrain
Support training
708-709
Ultra-high-speed
660-661
London SW1
29 St James's Street
London SW1
England
Hemel
Hempstead
2303
Johhadland
London
82344
camera for proiectile
and explosives research
Hycam high-speed
cameras, photographic
Bovingdon
instrumentation,
portable film processors,
Hertfordshire
aerial
Laboratories
reconnaissance flash
England
A
W Hainsworth
Er
Sons Ltd
Spring Valley Mills
Pudsey
3091
Army Pudsey
699
Uniform cloths
Farsley
Pudsey
Yorkshire
England
Halmatic Ltd
Havant
6161
Havant
Hampshire
Patrol
and rescue
craft
90
Fishery protection
vessels, hydrographic
survey vessels, crew
P09 1JR
boats, work boats,
customs launches,
England
pilot
boats, police launches
London
01-499 8341
Office
Deborine
London W1
179 Piccadilly
London W1
England
Harbormaster Ltd
Sales Department
Central Road
Temple
Harlow
Harlow
34301
Jonwhiteng
Harlow
81317
01-546 7741
Hawsidair
Kingston
23726
Outboard propulsion
156-157
units
Fields
Essex
England
Hawker Siddeley Aviation
Ltd
Richmond Road
Kingston upon Thames
upon Thames
Buccaneer. Harrier.
Hunter aircraft
HS 748, Andover.
Surrey
Argosy
England
Nimrod, Shackleton.
HS 125
348-349
jet
350-351
European airbus
352-353
with Sud Aviation and
Deutsches Airbus; Dove
twin-engined executive
354-355
transport;
aircraft
aircraft
Vampire. Venom,
Vixen aircraft
Comer and Trident
A300B
airliners;
Heron
jointly
four-
engined executive
transport; Gnat singleseat fighter; Gnat
advanced
London
Office
18 St James's Square
London SW1
England
44
01-930 2064
Hawsidair
London SW1
24665
trainer
Name and
address
Telephone
Hawker Siddeley Dynamics Ltd
Hatfield
Manor Road
62300
Cables
Telex
22324
Page
Products described
Other products
made
414
458-459
Infra-red linescan
Guided missiles
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
England
London
1
01-930 2064
Office
Hawsidair
24665
London SW1
8 St James's Square
London SW1
England
Helio Mirror
Co
Ltd
Crabtree Manorway
Belvedere
Kent
Enth
Scodil
32142
London W1
265403
242
Periscopes and
cupolas for fighting
vehicles
England
Helmets Ltd
Wheathamp-
Flying, parachute
Wheathampstead
stead 2221
instructor's
St Albans
Hertfordshire
696-697
and
fire-protection helmets
England
Henley Forklift Co Ltd
Newbridge Road Industrial
49655
Blackwood
Estate
Fork
lift
trucks
632-633
Fork
lift
trucks
644
Containers
662-663
Digital/analogue
computers, process
automation, temperature
controls, micro switches
2671
Pontllanfraith
Blackwood
Monmouthshire
NP2 2XF
Wales
Hestair Sherpa Ltd
01-573 3844
Hestairco
Hounslow
Southall Lane
Hounslow
Middlesex
England
London Office
1 Buckingham Palace Mansions
London SW1
01-730 9934
England
Honeywell Ltd
Eaton Road
Hemel
Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead
2141
Test
Systems Division
Honeywell
Hemel
82165
Field test
console
for
Clansman radio
communications
system
Hertfordshire
England
Head
01-568 9191
Office
Great West Road
Brentford
Honeywell
22765
Hounslow
Middlesex
England
Hunting Engineering Ltd
Defence Sales
Reddings Wood
Ampthill
Huneng
3431
Ampthill
380-381
82105
Research, design.
development in air
armament, military and
Ampthill
Bedfordshire
civil
aviation;
development and
England
production of electronic
control equipment for
automated processes
Hy-Mac Ltd
Hy-Mac House
Bath Road
Newbury
Newbury
2205
Hymac
84557
274-275
Excavators and cranes
Inspection platforms.
wheel-mounted cranes.
crawler-mounted cranes
Newbury
truck-mounted cranes
Berkshire
England
The Hymatic Engineering Co Ltd
Aerospace and Advanced
Redditch
Products Division
Glover Street
Redditch
Worcestershire
England
63621
Hyster Ltd
01-568 9292
Hymatic
Redditch
33634
747
Cryogenic coolers
pneumatic control
valves, fuel pressurisation
Aircraft
for infra-red devices
equipment, waveguide
pressurisation
Lift
equipment
634-635
trucks
Turriff Building
Great West
Brentford
Road
Middlesex
England
IBIS Engineers Ltd
PO Box 23
Ibis Works
Shap Road
Kendal
Ibis
22621
Kendal
Telex
6580
686-687
Mobile laundry
Garment presses.
washing machines.
drying machines.
vacuum
units
Kendal
Westmorland
England
IPL (Gardener) Ltd
Government Marketing Division
Codex House
Willow Grove
1
01-467 5633
724
Technical
documentation
armed services
for the
Chislehurst
Kent
BR7 5DA
England
I
45
ess
s
iNDT) Ltd
Telephone
01-242 6105
Cables
Telex
Endoscopes
Maygain
London WC1
Page
Products described
inspection
in
for visual
Other products
made
670
confined
spaces
.-•.
r,a«
Aerauio Ltd
01-574 2411
24114
Intaerio
Aeronautical charts
Southall
Aers.
Mayes Road
Control systems for
Southall
large
Middlesex
England
centres
Aviation services
International Computers Ltd
Defence Area
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London WC1
England
Head
01 -405
systems, telegraph and
data systems, air traffic
control systems, synthetic
51
6-51 7
trainers,
710-711
518-519
commercial
printing in
monochrome
and colour
for airlines
Computer analysis
equipment, computer
stationery
-
21159
01-788 7272
Office
Voice communications
communications
Electronic computers
7866
Facing
432
ICL House
Putney
London SW1 5
England
Irving Air Chute of
Letchworth
GB
Ltd
Letchworth
Irvin
6262
Letchworth
82198
Automatic releases
for parachutes
426
Parachutes, car belts,
Hertfordshire
cargo
securing equipment,
England
industrial safety
lifting slings,
harnesses,
equipment,
air
cargo
covers
textile
and structures
JCB
Sales Ltd
Rocester
Uttoxeter
Uttoxeter
Earthmover
3121
Uttoxeter
36154
Excavators, loaders
276-277
and shovels
Staffordshire
ST14 5JP
England
London Office
4-6 Deanery Street
London
W1Y 5LH
01 -499
6744
266361
England
Jane's Yearbooks
BPC
01-437 0686
23451
Publishing Ltd
49 Poland
London
International annual
reports
725
Laboratory
683
Scientific
and technical
books
Street
W1A 2LG
England
Joyce, Loebl
it
Co Ltd
Princesway
Team
Gateshead
877891
Jayell
53257
automation systems
Gateshead
Valley
Gateshead
Co Durham
NE11 OUJ
Densitormeters.
sensitometers, flying-spot
scanners, image
quantizers,
isodensitracers,
tristimulus spot
colorimeters, chromoscan
thin layer attachments,
LV units, lenses, prisms,
England
mirrors
London
Office
01-570 7313
Joyce, Loebl International
Investment Sales Ltd
2 Noble Corner
Great West Road
Heston
Middlesex
England
Kelvin
Hughes
01-500 1020
New
North Road
Hainault
Marinst
896401
Radar, racon, sonar
114-115
and photographic
equipment
llford
llford
Essex
England
London
Office
St Clare
House
01-481 8741
Marinst
262776
Phone
London
Minories
London EC3
England
L R Industries Ltd
01-527 2377
North Circular Road
Chingford
Lonrubmanf
London E4
21644
Sterile surgical
gloves
680
Re-usable surgical gloves
finger cots,
condoms,
general-purpose rubber
gloves
London E4
England
Lansing Bagnall Ltd
Road
Kingsclere
Basingstoke
Bagnallic
3131
Basingstoke
85120
Fork
lift
and
pallet
Basingstoke
trucks
Fork lift truck and
Hampshire
England
towing tractor
Samuel Lee-Bapty Ltd
Garston
Cow
73055
Lane
Garston
Watford
Hertfordshire
England
46
Special-purpose
mechanical and
electro-mechanical
equipment
636-637
638-639
728
Thermostats, clocks,
switches
1
Name and
address
J E Lesser (International) Ltd
JEL House
Staines Road
Hounslow
Telephone
01-570 7755
Cables
Telex
936161
Jell
Hounslow
Products described
Mobile or prefabricated
Page
Other products
made
688
quarters
Middlesex
England
Leyland Motors Ltd
01 -499
Military Sales Division
6050
Berkeley Square House
Berkeley Square
Leymotors
22498
447
Beaver haulage
London
chassis for airfield
W1
refuellers
Telex
London W1
Multi-fuel engine
566-567
England
Link- Miles Ltd
87165
Lancing
5881
Churchill Industrial Estate
Flight simulators
and
557
trainers, visual display
Chartwell Road
Lancing
systems, tank driving
simulators
Sussex
England
R A Lister
& Co
Ltd
Dursley
Gloucestershire
Dursley
Machinery
2371
Dursley
43156
Industrial
and marine
576
diesel engines
Mechanical handling
equipment, horse clippers
GL11 4HS
England
Lonsdale it Bartholomew
Technical Ltd
86-88 Edgware Road
London W2
01-723 8001
Documentation
ensure
to
726
maximum
utilisation of
equipment
England
Lucas Gas Turbine Equipment Ltd
021-777 3232
338781
Luset
Birmingham
Shaftmoor Lane
Birmingham 28
England
Fuel systems and
combustion and
422-423
hydraulic
systems
Joseph Lucas (Batteries) Ltd
021-777 3292
Formans Road
Birmingham 1
Lucasbatt
33105
Birmingham
Lead-acid storage
318-319
batteries
England
Joseph Lucas
(Electrical) Ltd
Contract Department
Great King Street
Birmingham 1 9
021-554 5252
Lucas
338681
Ignition and lighting
equipment for vehicles
320-321
87311
Weapon mountings
388-389
Birmingham
Telex
England
MB Metals Ltd
Armament Division
Victoria Road
Brighton
Metals
46981
Portslade
for aircraft
Data logging control
equipment, cables and
Portslade
moulded connectors.
Sussex
BN4 1YH
fuzing units, aircraft
switches, film-wiring
England
harnesses for aircraft
MEL Equipment Co
The
Ltd
87267
Crawley
Crawley
Sussex
England
MacTaggart, Scott
£r
Co Ltd
Station Ironworks
Infra-red sights
Mobile HF radio
equipment
28787
Manor Royal
72478
Loanhead
Valve
311
Loanhead
Naval hydraulic
245
480-481
168-169
Davits, replenishment-
at-sea winches and masts
hoists, cranes.
hydroplanes, hydraulic
controls and complete
equipment
Loanhead
Midlothian
Scotland
systems
Marconi Communication
Systems Ltd
Radio Communications Division
Marconi House
Chelmsford
Chelmsford
53221
Expanse
Chelmsford
99201
systems
Naval radio systems
Military radio
482-483
506
Data transmission and
digital
communications
systems, pulse code
modulation systems.
sound broadcasting and
Essex
England
television
London Office
34 Portland Place
London W1
01-580 5522
25111
Expanse
London
systems
W1
England
Marconi Radar Systems Ltd
Crompton Works
Chelmsford
67111
Marstor
Chelmsford
99108
Air defence radar
470-471
34551
Naval radar systems
122-123
Naval control
132-133
Chelmsford
Essex
England
New
Park
Leicester
Leicester
Assocelect
87133
Leicester
Leicester
Assocelect
871331
Leicester
LE3 1UF
England
A El
Control Engineering Department
Parks
New
Leicester
LE3 1UF
England
34551
equipment for power
supplies and other
systems
Gun
control
equipment
for fighting
Complete naval control
systems, temperature
scanning equipment.
high-power ac motor
244
drives, clutch servos,
searchlights
vehicles
47
-
j-ess
Telephone
Page
Other products
made
Cables
Telex
Products described
Electronics
22616
Underwater weapons
and tracking ranges
98
Weapon
466
guidance and
484-485
components, electronic
;nce
-
01-954 2311
Stanmore
The G
electronic
stabilisation, electronic
Communications
systems for
counter measures, control
all
armed services
Camberley
63311
Instrument Jtun Group
Chobham Road
Elliotauto
85289
satellites, military
data systems, space
systems
Middlesex
England
Space
and instrumentation.
weapon guidance
432
In-flight data
recorder
Camberley
F(.,
Camberley
Surrey
-
England
Camberley
63311
Military Division
Chobham Road
Elliotauto
85289
FACE computer system
226
for artillery fire control
Camberley
Frimley
AMETS
Camberley
meteorological survey
243
artillery
Surrey
England
Camberley
63311
Naval Division
Chobham Road
Elliotauto
85289
137
Navigational
computer and other
Camberley
Frimley
data processing
Camberley
systems
Surrey
England
Trainer
and Simulator Division
Chobham Road
Camberley
63311
Elliotauto
85289
Camberley
Naval simulators
and engine
554
for action
Frimley
room
Camberley
Flight simulators
555
Diver transport
vehicles
92-93
training
Surrey
England
Cowes 4731
Marine Exploration Ltd
Marex Cowes
86262
Marex House
Diving equipment, small
surface support craft.
High Street
consultancy
Cowes
activities,
in
marine
operational and
design studies
of Wight
England
Isle
Marshall of Cambridge
Engineering Ltd
Airport Works
Cambridge
Cambridge
56291
Marfly
81208
Cambridge
322-323
Vehicle bodies for
military
civil
and
Design modification and
repairs of aircraft and
installation of interior
applications
fittings
CB5 8RX
England
Marston Excelsior Ltd
Fordhouses
3361
Wobaston Road
Marex
Wolverhampton
33211
Heat exchangers.
330
flexible fuel tanks
Fordhouses
Heat exchangers.
Wolverhampton
flexible tanks
427
and
Staffordshire
radomes
WV10 6QJ
Flexible reservoirs
England
armament packs
for aircraft
and
652
Martin-Thomas Ltd
South Way
Walworth Industrial Estate
Andover
Hampshire
England
Mercury
Airfield
Equipment Ltd
Woodbridge Works
Staging and docking
system for aircraft
maintenance
444
and cargo
handling trucks
445
Guildford
Merywether
London SE10
Fire protection vehicles.
622
installations
Hiway
Andover
47277
Guildford
Mercury
85211
71271
01-692 1016
Andover
4014
Aviation Division
Aircraft
Hydraulic access
platforms, mobile
servicing step kits
Guildford
Surrey
England
Merryweather
& Sons
Ltd
Greenwich High Road
London SE10
and
equipment
England
F
G Miles Engineering Ltd
Riverbank Works
Old Shoreham Road
Shorehamby-Sea 4511
87466
Weapon release and
weapon check-out
390-391
equipment
Shoreham-by-Sea
Sussex
BN4 5FL
Braking force trailer, gas
turbine generator sets, gas
turbine water pumps, gun
control equipment.
service test equipment.
electronic installations
England
Millbank Technical Services Ltd
Luke House
4 Abbey Orchard Street
01-222 1145
Milltech
915623
Technical support
London SW1
services
Acetyweldo
London SE8
Gas welding, cutting.
brazing and
soldering equipment
712-713
London SW1
England
C S Milne & Co
Harley Works
Deptford
London SE8
England
48
Ltd
01-692 3'J32
•
267
Profile cutting
machines
Name and
address
Ministry of Defence
Director of Sales (Army)
St Christopher House
Southwark Street
London SE1
Telephone
Cables
Products described
Telex
01-928 7999
Chieftain battle tank
105 mm light gun
Rarden 30 automatic
cannon
81
81
England
mm
mm
medium mortar
medium mortar
ammunition
Bren machine gun
conversion to
Page
Other products
made
178-179
206-207
210-211
212-213
214-215
216 217
NATO
ammunition
Bar mines and minelaying equipment
218-219
Jrilux night sight
Single- and doublestorey medium girder
bridges
234-235
254-255
Eager Beaver
640-641
rough-terrain
fork
lift
tractor
After-sales service for
British military vehicles
714-715
and engineer
equipment
Hyd'ographic Department
Taunton
Somerset
England
Ministry of Technology
Department EIR 2
Taunton
7900
01-437 9288
House
23-25 Soho Square
London W1
Creechup
Taunton
Mintec
Facing
Charts
136
22241
2-inch rocket system
382-383
23917
Security and
protective film
laminating equipment
747
London
Stuart
Telex
England
Morane
Plastic
Co
Ltd
Gresham Road
Staines
Morane
51985
Staines
Staines
Middlesex
England
Morgan
cards and printed
matter
tissue, self-
Grundy Ltd
Medical Division
Grundylab
Uxbridge
21126
Gloucester
Muirhill
43179
2148
Gloucester
military loading shovel
Hospitabed
Hospital beds and
ward equipment
684
Radiation monitors
676-677
Uxbridge
38551
Cowley
Muir-Hill Ltd
Road
684
Hospital laboratory
and dispensary
furniture and fume
extraction systems
Uxbridge
Middlesex
England
Bristol
mounting
adhesive plastic films,
plastic bookjackets
for identification
£r
Hot presses for dry
mounting, dry
278-279
Multi-purpose
Gloucester
GL1 5RX
England
J Nesbit- Evans
Wednesbury
Cr
Co
Ltd
021-556 1511
Wednesbury
Staffordshire
England
Nuclear Enterprises Ltd
031 -443 4060
Sighthill
Nuclear
Edinburgh
72333
Edinburgh
EH11 4EY
Scotland
Optical Measuring Tools Ltd
Helston
Water- Ma-Trout Road
Helston
Cornwall
England
2366
45295
Optical elements and
rotary indexing tables
734-735
602-603
604-605
Pains-Wessex Ltd
Middle
Painwessex
Hand-held rockets
High Post
Woodford
282
Salisbury
Distress signalling
Salisbury
Wiltshire
and
rescue devices
Bird-scaring cartridges.
smoke and other
devices
England
Perkins Engines Ltd
Peterborough
Perkoil
Peterborough
PE1 5NA
England
67474
Peterborough
The Permutit Co Ltd
01-560 5199
Industrial
and process
control systems.
laboratory instruments.
nucleonic instruments,
radiation detectors
606-607
32132
Multi-purpose diesel
engines
568-569
24440
Water purifying units
for desalination and
745
Telex
Pemberton House
Permutit
Hounslow
632-652 London Road
Water and
effluent
treatment plant, sewage
treatment plant, ion
exchange resins, water
softeners, marine
de-ionisation
Isleworth
Middlesex
England
condensate polishing
plant
Petters Ltd
Diesel Division
Staines
Staines
Diesel
51333
Staines
Telex
Middlesex
England
Pilchers (Merton) Ltd
Victoria
Road
Burgess
Sussex
England
Hill
23871
Diesel engines
570-571
Air compressors, diesel-
powered generating
sets.
marine diesels. transport
refrigeration units
Burgess
Hill
5707
87323
Ambulap
Burgess
Hill
Military
ambulance
288-289
Mobile blood collecting
mobile clinics.
dispensaries and dental
clinics, mobile laboratories,
mobile laundries, mobile
units,
operating theatres
49
'
,
,ier
Ltd
Cables
Telephone
ess
St
Asaph
3301
61291
Optical
St
Telex
Products described
Page
746
Optical systems
Asaph
Other products
made
Moving map displays.
computer doors
and optics, aircraft
camera windows, missile
lasers,
nose cones, heat.
resistant filters
Plane-iron (Operations) Ltd
419 Richmond Road
01-892 8854
Operating, maintenance
and training manuals
716-717
Radiation alarm
170-171
system for ships and
submarines
Telegraphy equipment
520-521
St Margarets
Twickenham
Middlesex
England
The Plessey Co Ltd
Automation and Transmission Divisions
Sopers Lane
-
41272
Poole 5161
Poole
Dorset
England
Electronics
ford
1
01 -478
Group
23166
3040
Torpedo depth
99
presetting system
1
Sippican bathythermograph, minehunting system
Small-ship sonar
Helicopter sonar unit
Sound ranging system
Essex
England
106-107
118-119
120-121
246
for locating artillery
positions by radio
Auto selector system
for aircraft
HF
radio transmitter
UHF
and VHF
radio systems
HF
radio sets
Miniature
403
armament
UHF/VHF
486-487
488-489
490-491
492-493
radio
Radio transmitter
507
Speech and data links
for radio and telephone
522-523
networks
Plessey Radar Ltd
Weybridge
Plessrad
Addlestone
47282
Weybridge
262329
116-117
Naval radar and
satellite
Weybridge
communications
Surrey
systems
Air defence radar
England
for
surveillance and
control
Radar display and data
472-473
474-475
handling
Portex Ltd
Hythe
66863
Portex Hythe
Telex
96165
Hythe
Portsmouth
62251
Portavia
86205
Portsmouth
Medical plastics
products
681
Therapeutic equipment.
automatic peritoneal
dialysis machine.
Bristol blood warmer,
Derbyshire oxygen chair
Machine gun pod and
386
Aerial photoflash.
Kent
England
Portsmouth Aviation Ltd
The Airport
bomb
Portsmouth
Hampshire
tail
airborne mine-carrier.
units
Servicing trolleys for
392-393
weapons
aircraft
gun-
P03 5PF
harmonisation equipment.
special-purpose
England
ancillary
weapon
equipment
Price Brothers ft
Hospital Division
Wellington
Co
Ltd
Wellington
Wool
2216
Wellington
Burns dressings
684
Divans, mattresses,
pillows, polyurethane
Somerset
England
foams
(for
furniture
London
acoustic
insulation, bedding,
Office
packaging, etc)
01-935 0711
18/1 8a Orchard Street
London W1
England
Pye Telecommunications Ltd
Newmarket Road
Cambridge
61222
81166
The Pyrene Co Ltd
Sunbury-on-
261402
Pyrene House
Sunbury- on -Thames
Middlesex
England
Thames
85588
RFD-GQ
Godalming
4122
Radio-telephone for
508
vehicles
Cambridge
CB5 8PD
England
Ltd
Fire-fighting vehicles
Surrey
Personnel and supplydropping parachutes
Cine-target range for
England
infantry training
Godalming
Airships
Godalming
85233
Air-sea rescue
apparatus
50
620-621
and equipment
424-425
542-543
All types of parachutes.
aircrew safety harnesses.
aircraft brake parachutes.
air
598-599
ventilated coveralls,
lightweight
collapsible stretcher
Name and
address
Racal-BCC Ltd
Western Road
Telephone
Bracknell
3244
Cables
Racal
Bracknell
Telex
84166
Products described
Static, transportable
and mobile radio
equipment
Man-portable radio
equipment for field
Bracknell
Berkshire
England
use
Lightweight
Page
494-495
Other products
made
Complete communication
systems; communications
496-497
receivers (all modes);
transmitters, linear
amplifiers
498-499
manpacks
and
exciters;
adaptors and ancillaries,
remote control systems,
radio-telephones, antenna
systems, telegraph and
telephone terminal
equipment; portable
transmitter/receivers and
manpack equipment,
specialised electronic
systems, selective calling
and privacy systems;
frequency synthesisers;
wideband matching
transformers; data
transmission and
processing; high-speed
data transmission systems;
high-speed tape
recording systems
Racal Instruments Ltd
Duke Street
Windsor
Windsor
69811
Racal
847013
Windsor
Test instruments for
664-665
communications
equipment
Berkshire
England
Racal-Thermionic Ltd
Hythe
Hythe
3265
Technico
Hythe
47600
Ware
3939
Rank Ware
81415
01-508 5522
Survey
Loughton
Voice and data
531
recording equipment
Southampton
Hampshire
England
Rank Precision Industries Ltd
Broadcast Division
Watton Road
Two-way
500-501
Ware
Homer/transponder
radio beacon, airborne
homing radar, military
FM packset radio
telecommunications
equipment
Hertfordshire
England
Metrology Division
Langston Road
Debden
23855
Passive night sight
for
Industrial Estate
vehicles
Individual
sight
Loughton
Essex
248
armoured fighting
weapon
249
England
Rank Kershaw Industrial Division
200 Harehills Lane
Science
Leeds
55162
624601
98254
Leeds
Optical equipment for
247
military use
Leeds
LS8 5QS
England
Reavell
£*
Co Ltd
PO Box 44
Ipswich
Reavell
56124
Ipswich
01-493 9444
Airdrill
Air
compressors
for
172-173
classes of naval
vessels
all
Ranelagh Works
Automatic control
equipment
Ipswich
IP2 OAE
England
London
Office
22105
London W1
44 Brook Street
London W1
England
Recording Designs Ltd
Camberley
Blackwater Station Estate
Blackwater
24622
85272
Camberley
Data transmitters
underwater
equipment
Magnetic tape
Surrey
recorders
England
Deep mobile
Redifon Ltd
Communications Division
Broomhill Road
London SW1 8
01-874 7281
Redifon
264029
London
Telex
England
for
109
Message
stores, pressure
transducers, data
transmitters
532
target
544-545
Static, transportable
502-503
and mobile radio
equipment
Radio equipment
Point-to-point HF,
marine and man-portable
radio equipment; naval
504-505
radio teleprinter
for
equipment; radiobeacons;
naval and military
Omega
communications
receivers;
EDC
and data processing
equipment; computers
Flight Simulation Marketing Unit
01-874 7281
Broomhill Road
London SW1 8
Redifon
264029
London
Flight simulators
and
546-547
trainers
Telex
England
Renold Ltd
Renold House
Wythenshawe
061-437 5221
Renold
Manchester
669052
Mechanical power
747
transmission
equipment
Manchester
M22 5WL
England
Reynolds Boughton Ltd
Vehicle Division
Bell
Lane
Amersham
Little
Boughtons
Chalfont
Amersham
83132
Heavy recovery
vehicles
290-291
Special-purpose vehicles
special vehicle bodies
2666
Buckinghamshire
England
51
:
-ess
Telephone
Cables
Telex
Products described
Flaw detectors, rotary
Markyate
761
indexing and
Other products
made
671
tilt
workshop
tables for
and
Page
use
Battery chargers and
battery capacity
field
736-737
testers
Eng'
Rists Wires b- Cables Ltd
Lower Milehouse Lane
Newcastle
36301
Electric cables,
Newcastle
Rist's
(Staffs)
Newcastle
preformed
561221
Staffs
wiring assemblies.
and
flexible
Staffordshire
rigid
England
printed circuits
Rolls-Royce (Composite
Avonmouth
Materials) Ltd
4821
Rolcom
Avonmouth
44207
747
electric
Aircraft stores
Lightweight body
384-385
698
armour
Avonmouth Road
Avonmouth
Bristol
BS11
9DU
England
Rolls-Royce Ltd
Aero Engine Division
PO Box 31
Derby
England
Bristol
Bristol
Bnsidair
44185
Bristol
Gas turbine and
ramjet engines
362-363
693871
31637
Marine gas turbine
engines
144-145
High-performance
engines for military
572-573
Derby
Engine Division
PO Box
Roycar
Derby
37645
42424
3
Aircraft
gas turbine
360-361
engines
Filton
Bristol
England
Walsgrave-
Roycov
Turbine Division
on-Sowe
Coventry
PO Box 72
3211
Industrial
and Marine Gas
Industrial
gas turbines
4000 bhp-24 800 bhp
Ansty
Coventry
CV7 9JR
England
Crewe
55155
Motor Car Division
Crewe
36121
Roycru
Crewe
combat vehicles
Cheshire
Motor
cars, light aircraft
engines, investment
castings
England
I
0/7 Engine Division
Shrewsbury
Shrewbury
52262
35171
Shropshire
Diesel engines for
vehicles, boats.
generators,
England
compressors,
Small Engine Division
Leavesden
Watford
Roycar
Shrewsbury
23206
Garston
Rollsed
74000
Watford
Derby
Roycar
Derby
37645
42424
01-629 6201
Rolhead
263371
574-575
etc.
and generalpurpose gas turbine
engines
364-365
Dodge 14-ton
292-293
heavy-duty truck
Commer 1 0-ton
heavy-duty truck
294-295
Commer
296-297
Aircraft
Automotive
transmission equipment
WD2 7BZ
England
Head Office
Moor Lane
Derby
England
London Office
14—15 Conduit
London W1
London W1
Street
England
Rootes Motors Ltd
Export Sales Division
25—40 Kensington High Street
01-937 8077
Rootesmoti
London
23535
W8
W8
London
England
2 -ton
heavy-duty pick-up
truck
Rotax Ltd
Chandos Road
01-965 7777
Rodynalite
23662
Lightweight
generating and
starting systems
324-325
51336
15 kVA generating
system
584-585
London
NW10
Willesden Junction
High-efficiency
actuating mechanisms.
encoders, servo motors
NW10
London
England
Special Products Group
—
Equipment Division
Bradford
65271
Rodynalite
Bradford
Telex
Constant-speed drives.
Bradford 3
Yorkshire
ac and dc generators.
actuators and motors.
electric control and
protection equipment.
England
ground
Aircraft
Phoenix Works
The Rover Co Ltd
021 -743 4242
Meteor Works
Lode Lane
Rover
33156
Military j ton
Military
J
ton
Solihull
Land Rover
Warwickshire
England
portable
Rubery
Owen
Lightweight
Er
Darlaston
Wednesbury
Staffordshire
WS10 8JD
England
52
air-
300-301
302-303
Land Rover
Co Ltd
Special Equipment Division
PO Box 10
298-299
Land Rover
Solihull
021-526 3131
Ruberowen
Telex
Darlaston
338236
Military trailers
334-335
test
equipment
Name and
address
Ruston Paxman Diesels Ltd
Vulcan Works
Newton -le-Wil lows
Telephone
Cables
Newton-leWillows
5151
Telex
Products described
62366
Ventura diesel
engines for marine
propulsion
Marine auxiliary
diesel engines
Deltic diesel engines
for marine propulsion
Lancashire
England
Stationary diesel
power generating sets
Transportable and
Page
Other products made
146-147
148-149
150-151
586-587
583-589
mobile diesei power
generating sets
S.E.P.E.C.A.T.
Weybridge
Britair
c/o British Aircraft Corporation Ltd
45522
Weybridge
01-573 3800
Airily
356-357
27111
Jaguar
22121
Night viewing aids
250
22498
Super Constructor
heavy-duty tractor,
304-305
London W1
Telex
Contractor high-speed
aircraft
Weybridge
Surrey
England
Saunders-Roe Developments Ltd
North Hyde Road
London
Hayes
Middlesex
England
Scammell Lorries Ltd
Military Sales Division
01-499 6050
Berkeley Square House
Berkeley Square
Leymotors
W1
London
heavy-duty tractor
England
Schermuly Ltd
Spra Works
Newdigate
Schermuly
331
Dorking
Surrey
Newdigate
Rocket illuminators.
and signals
Aircraft flares and
608-609
flares
Dorking
Surrey
England
Rocket line-throwing
equipment
610-611
distress signals
612-613
Cartridges and
grenades
signalling
control
01-942 3633
Scottorn Ltd
Works
Kingston Road
New Maiden
Victor
for
and
riot
Essenn
Cargo and tanker
New Maiden
trailers
336-337
Amphibious, generator
and lubricating trailers
Surrey
England
Self-Changing Gears Ltd
Military Sales Division
01-499 6050
Leymotors
22498
London W1
Berkeley Square House
Berkeley Square
Transmissions for
326-327
military vehicles
Telex
London W1
England
Short Brothers
&
Harland Ltd
General Engineering Division
Glen Works
Newtownards
3114
Glenards
74688
Newtownards
Shorland armoured
202
patrol car
components, aircraft
components, mechanical
handling equipment
Newtownards
Northern Ireland
Missile
Supersonic target drones,
airframes and airframe
Systems Division
Montgomery Road
Belfast
Predivis
59271
Belfast
74688
Seacat. Tigercat,
460-461
Blowpipe guided
missile systems
Castlereagh
Belfast
BT6 9HN
Northern Ireland
74688
Skyvan Division
Belfast
Aircraft
PO Box 241
58444
Belfast
01-629 9541
Broshort
Skyvan
aircraft
358-359
Queen's Island
Belfast
BT3 9DZ
Northern Ireland
London
Office
Berkeley Square House
Berkeley Square
London
London
24934
W1
W1
England
Thomas Smith
£r
Sons (Rodley) Ltd
Pudsey 2844
PO Box BR5
Rodley
Leeds
Smith
Rodley
55105
Heavy-duty cranes
and
626-627
for military
industrial uses
Telex
LS13 2TG
England
The Solartron Electronic Group Ltd
Farnborough
Solartron
Farnborough
Hampshire
England
44433
Farnborough
85245
Simulators and video
maps
548-549
for air traffic
control and defence
Simulators and trainers
and marine
use
Simfire weapon effects
simulator
Digital instruments for
voltage measurement
550-551
for naval
556
666-667
and dynamic analysis
53
1
1
1
:
:jress
M
Spe:
.
Cables
Telephone
Telex
Products described
Page
Other products
made
524-525
Andover
Near-field audio
5741
communication system
NewEury Road
over
Hampshire
England
Sperry Flight Systems Division
Sperry Rand Ltd
Way
Downshire
Bracknell
Speriflite
3222
Bracknell
84129
and
430
military
aircraft
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1QL
England
Rand Ltd
Way
Downshire
Aeronautical
instruments for
navigation
431
Naval control systems
134-135
Gyroscope systems
136
-
Sperry Gyroscope Division
Sperry
Flight instruments for
civil
Bracknell
Spengyco
3222
Bracknell
84129
for
Bracknell
Berkshire
marine navigation
Vehicle navigator
238
Landing aids for
airborne and ground
433
RG12 1QL
England
Standard Telephones
it
Cables Ltd
261912
01-368 1200
Radio Products Group
Oakleigh Road
New Southgate
London N1
England
Head
use
533
Aircraft
communications
equipment
22385
01-836 8055
Office
190 Strand
London WC2
England
Stella-Meta Filters Ltd
Whitchurch
Stellameta
Laverstock Mill
(Hants)
Whitchurch
Hampshire
England
2360
Whitchurch
Hants
Stone Manganese Marine Ltd
01-858 6171
85145
Water
Propellers for
Anchor and Hope Lane
London SE7
738-739
purifiers
158-159
all
marine applications
England
Stothert
&
Pitt Ltd
Construction Equipment Division
Bath
Stothert
PO Box 25
63401
Bath
44177
Vibrating rollers for
280-281
compaction and
Dockside cranes, deck
Somerset
machinery, tower cranes.
concrete mixers, truck
mixers, concrete batching
BA2 3DJ
plant, asphalt plant.
soil
consolidation
Bath
pumps
England
(rotary,
screw
displacement,
centrifugal, lobe)
London Office
30 Buckingham Gate
London SW1
01-222 1911
262201
Summer-field Research Station
Kidderminster
33527
Imperial Metal Industries Ltd
4061
England
Rocket motor systems.
double base
728
solid cast
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
propellants
England
Head
Office
Imperial Metal Industries Ltd
021-356 4848
33236
PO Box 216
Birmingham 6
Tannoy
01-670 1131
Tannoy
London SE27
Jersey
Avio Jersey
Norwood Road
London SE27
Public address and
crew control systems
526-527
Technical support for
718-719
England
Technical Support
Route De La Haule
&
St Brelade
Jersey
Services Ltd
41161
defence forces
Central
25301
Channel Islands
Head Office
PO Box 33
Jersey
Jersey
23527
Avio Jersey
41161
Central
Channel Islands
Tektronix Ltd
PO Box 36
Guernsey
23411
41193
Oscilloscopes
672
28228
Environmental control
systems
740-741
55293
Unbreakable nylon
syringes
Surgical instruments,
673
St Peter Port
Guernsey
Channel Islands
Temperature Ltd
01-223 0511
192-206 York Road
London SW1
Tetmur
London
SW1
England
Chas F Thackray Ltd
PO Box 171
Park Street
Leeds
LS1 1RQ
England
54
Leeds
20085
hospital furniture
equipment
and
684
Name and
address
Telephone
Cables
Telex
Products described
Page
Other products
made
Thorn Bendix Ltd
Industrial Electronics Division
Nottingham
Beech Avenue
76123
New
37142
552-553
Anti-submarine
trainer
Basford
Nottingham
NG7 7JJ
England
Thorn Lighting Ltd
Airfield Lighting Division
01-836 2444
Eleclampo
London
Thorn House
Upper Saint Martin's Lane
21521
WC2
Lighting equipment for
438-439
Lamps and
aprons and
airfields,
lighting
fittings (tungsten.
buildings
fluorescent, discharge)
London
WC2H 9BR
England
Transport Equipment
(Thornycroft) Ltd
Military Sales Division
01 -499
6050
Leymotors
22498
London W1
Berkeley Square House
Berkeley Square
Nubian Major
fire
airfield
623
crash tender
Telex
London W1
England
United Scientific Instruments Ltd
Kirkman House
54a Tottenham Court Road
London
01-636 5905
Scodil
265403
London W1
Lightweight mine
229
detector
Fire-control aids for
ground forces
251
W1P OBQ
England
Vauxhall Motors Ltd
Luton
21122
Carvaux
Luton
82131
Luton
01-828 7777
Vickers
27921
Bedford
MK truck
306-307
Bedfordshire
England
Vickers Ltd
Vickers House
London SW1
Gun mounting and
140-141
aiming sights for
naval guns
Millbank
London SW1
Battle tank
Mk
England
Abbot
mm
1
05
self-propelled
Barrow Engineering Works
PO Box 12
Barrow-inFurness 3366
Barrow-in-Furness
Lancashire
Vickerseng
Barrow-inFurness
6597
180-181
204-205
3
gun
Marine diesel engines
Main propulsion
152-153
160-161
gearing for naval and
marine vessels
Guided
England
464-465
missile
launchers for Sea Dart
and Seawolf
Support services
shipbuilding and
in
727
naval service
Vickers Instruments
York
Haxby Road
24112
Coordinate
York
Sights and telescopes
236-237
Medical engineering
systems
682
Escort and patrol
vessels
Type 42 destroyer
68-69
Submersibles for
underwater naval work
94-95
Oberon
96
York
Y03 7SD
England
Vickers Medical Engineering
Basingstoke Works
Priestley
Basingstoke
5151
Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
England
Vickers Shipbuilding Group
Barrow Shipbuilding Works
PO Box 6
Barrow-inFurness
Barrow-in-Furness
20351
Vicarmsea
Barrow-inFurness
6571
Lancashire
England
diesel -electric
submarine
Submarine weapons
82
patrol
97
(missile systems, fire-
control systems and
torpedoes)
SLAM (submarine or
surface-launched air
missile system)
462-463
W Vinten Ltd
Aviation Equipment Division
Bury
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
St
Edmunds
2121
Vintacinni
81176
Bury
St
Edmunds
Suffolk
Reconnaissance
equipment for aerial
photography and
ground support
410-411
1
6
mm
airborne and
cameras.
mobile field
photographic units,
scientific
camera servicing vehicles
England
Vosper Electric
Industrial and Marine Controls Division
Castle Trading Estate
Portchester
Fareham
Hampshire
England
Cosham
79481
86115
Main machinery
controls for naval
vessels
164
I
Inverters and battery
chargers, motor starters
and speed controls.
electronic
components
55
.
.
.
addi ess
Telephone
Cables
Telex
Products described
Page
Other products
made
.
Shi
86115
Cosham
Jn
-
70-71,
Frigates
79481
Vosper Hous8
Corvettes
Paulsgrove
Portsmouth
England
Diesel patrol craft
Gas turbine patrol
Maintenance and
craft
78-79
72-73
74-75
76-77
86-87
repair ship
88-89
Glass-reinforced
plastics launches
and
boats
Hovercraft
374-375
Ship's stabiliser
165
Vosper Thornycroft Engineering
Hydraulic Power Division
Paulsgrove
86115
Cosham
79481
Portsmouth
Hampshire
England
Wallop Industries Ltd
Wallop
Middle Wallop
Stockbridge
Hampshire
England
456
47692
Reconnaisance
for
flare
614
Tracking
motor
fixed-wing
flares,
rocket
igniters.
pyrotechnic delay
elements, pyrotechnic
pressure delay units,
pyromechanical actuators
aircraft
gas generators, power
generator cartridges
Webley
ft
Scott Ltd
(Incorporating
Handsworth
Birmingham
W W Greener Ltd)
021-553 3952
Webley
Birmingham
Anti-riot
Industries
Tractors, trucks
Poole
trailers
equipment
220
short-range peacekeeping duties
for
21
Signal pistols.
lightweight hydraulic
jacks
England
Wessex Industries
Ltd
Poole 2626
Market Street
Poole
and
642-643
Dorset
England
Westinghouse Brake and
Signal Co Ltd
Semiconductor Division
82 York Way
01 -837
6432
Westinghouse
London N1
261629
King's Cross
Thynstor for pulse
modulator and similar
534
Low, medium and highpower silicon diodes.
avalanche silicon diodes
applications
London N1
fast-recovery silicon
diodes, low, medium and
England
high-power
thyristors.
inverse gate thyristors.
fast-switching thyristors
inverter
grade
selenium surge
thyristors,
suppressors, thyristor
driver
and controller
units,
power
transistors, triacs
Westland Helicopters Ltd
Yeovil
Aircraft
Yeovil
5222
Telex
Yeovil
Somerset
England
London
Office
01-222 4822
Westland Aircraft Ltd
8 The Sanctuary
46277
Helicopters for
military
and
368-369
Precision castings and
gears
civil
duties
Aldwarke
25232
London
Telex
London SW1
England
Williamson Manufacturing Co Ltd
Hawthorn Road
London NW10
01-459 0073
Kinetogram
London
25842
NW10
England
412-413
X-ray processing
678-679
Specialist photographic
equipment
equipment
Y-ARO
Ltd
041-959 1251
PO Box 4000
77380
Yard
Glasgow
Naval consultancy
720-721
(design, strategic
and marine services)
1395 South Street
Glasgow W4
Naval consultancy
Scotland
London
Reconnaissance and
survey cameras
air
722-723
(technical services)
Office
01-799 2178
4 Abbey Orchard Street
London SW1
England
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd
041-959 1221
Scotstoun
Glasgow
77357
Yarship
Frigates
78-81
Fracture equipment.
folding wheelchairs,
walking aids and
684
Glasgow
W4
Scotland
London
Office
01-930 2848
262007
26 St James's Street
London SW1
England
Zimmer Orthopaedic Ltd
176-178 Brompton Road
London SW3
England
01-584 6416
Zimorpedic
London
SW3
Implants for orthopaedic
rehabilitation
surgery, surgical
instruments, traction
apparatus, crutches,
equipment
walking
sticks,
toilet aids
56
bath and
Section 1
Ships
Section
1
Ships
:
Principal particulars
and abridged specification
form
Hull
Round
Stabilisers
Fin-type (optional extra)
bilge with knuckle forward
Construction
All-welded mild steel
hull
General equipment
with aluminium alloy superstructure
Two
patent/stockless bower anchors
One kedge anchor
Propulsion
Triple marine diesel engines driving three
screws through reverse reduction
gearboxes
274m
110m
110m
Two
50 fathoms) forged steel stud link cable for each bower anchor
(60 fathoms) 140mm (5 A in) circ. Manilla towline
(60 fathoms) 3lin circ. FSWR towline
1 0m (60 fathoms) 3in circ. mooring lines
(1
1
Performances
each rated at 4410bhp at 1900rev/min maximum
and 3670bhp at continuous rating
Maximum speed 24 knots
Continuous speed 22 knots
Note Speeds given at half-load displacement in UK conditions
Triple diesel engines
rating.
—
Accommodation
Arranged
fuel load at
complement
of
66
officers
and men
officer in separate cabin
Five officers in single and double cabins
Six CPOs in separate cabins
Ten POs
in
separate mess
Forty-five ratings in three separate messes
All-electric galley, servery, refrigerated and provision stores
Range
With standard
for a total
Commanding
14 knots, 3300nm
Wardroom
Separate
toilet facilities for officers, petty officers
and crew
Tank capacities
Fuel (standard) 80 tons
Fresh water 24 tons
Fresh-water system
Automatic pressure-type supplying all services
Hot water from 360 litre (80gal) calorifier
Operational spaces
Operations room, sonar control,
W/T
fire
control
office,
wheelhouse, radar and
offices
Steering gear
steering operating twin rudders, Control from
position aft
Power
wheelhouse or emergency
Insulation
Radio and navigational equipment
Plessey AWS 1 and Decca TM 626
Echo sounder Kelvin Hughes MS32F
—
—
Log — Chernikeef
Accommodation, operational spaces and engine rooms
sound insulation material
Radar
electronic
Compasses magnetic
Arma Brown Mk 1 gyro with repeaters
M/F and VHF
Alternative
Ventilation and air-conditioning
All living and operational spaces air-conditioned
Mechanical supply and exhaust of fresh air to all other necessary spaces
transmitter/receivers
equipment can be
installed to suit
owners requirements
Life saving equipment and boats
One 6-7m (22ft) glass-fibre sea boat
Two 20-man inflatable liferafts
Two 10-man inflatable liferafts
Four lifebuoys with buoyant lights
Electrical
440V
60Hz
Two 200kVA diesel-driven
One 40kVA harbour duty
Fire
One
man
alternators
and bilge systems
fire main connected to pumps with fire hose connections on weather
and accommodation decks
Magazine spray and portable hand extinguishers
Bilge main with suction to each main compartment
Power
58
lifejacket per
36,
Armament
One 114-3mm (4-5in) forward gun mounting
One 40mm gun aft mounting
One anti-submarine system
Integrated fire control system
(2in) target-illumination rocket launchers
50
Search and attack sonar
Two
8mm
fitted
with heat and
Section
1
:
Ships
Corvette
196ft triple-screw vesse
The 60m (196ft) corvette
swiftly and economically a
otherwise
require
a
handsome
CODAG
ment can be
exterior
a
mounted forward, which
vessel.
Within the particularly
corvette either a diesel or
114-3mm
fully
automatic gun
(4 Ain)
requires limited manning,
the corvette also features an anti-submarine weapon
system in addition to a 40mm AA gun mounted aft.
The corvette can be adapted for any specialist
purpose within the designed payload, and missile
With
well suited to carry out
variety of roles that might
larger
and more expensive
is
of the
machinery arrange-
systems can be
fitted.
carried.
DECK
N9
1
N?
2
DECK
Dimensions
Length overall 59-74m (196ft)
Length (waterline) 55-47m (182ft)
Breadth (moulded) 9-1
4m
(30ft)
Depth (moulded) 6-55m (21
Maximum
ft
6in)
1
40mm
2
gun mounting
6-7m (22ft) sea boat
3
Funnel
4
50mm
14
15
16
automatic
(2in) rocket flare
5
Inflatable liferaft
6
Fire control
17
compartment
Enclosed wheelhouse
and chartspace
18
19
20
Anti-submarine weapon
40mm magazine
21
10
Armament
11
12
Machinery control room
Decontamination
compartment
13
Bosun
22
23
24
2b
26
8
9
Spare compartment
Laundry
27
Air-conditioning and
28
29
30
ventilation
projector
7
N°5 DECK.
draught 2-89m (9ft 6in)
store
store
compartment
maintenance
room
Spare compartment
Special radio equipment
Operations room
Sonar control
compartment
114-3mm
Steering compartment
loading com-
ASW
partment
Electrical
Wireless office
Radar office
Captain's cabin
(4Ain)
automatic gun
Windlass
31
Diesel-driven alternators
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Main engines
Machinery spaces
Captain's toilet
41
Officers' cabin
42
Wardroom
Officers toilet
Officers cabins
Petty officers' toilets
Chief petty officers' mess
Pantry
Ship's office
Sonar store
Galley and servery
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
Ratings' toilets
Gun bay
Handing room
Captain of turret office
Ratings' toilets
Ratings' mess
Paint store
Lamp
store
51
Petty officers'
52
53
54
55
56
Gyro room
57
58
59
60
mess
Ratings' mess
Store rooms
Sonar compartment
Refrigerated stores
4-5in magazine
Ratings' mess
NBCD
store
Chain locker
BROOKE MARINE LIMITED
<®>
Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Telephone: Lowestoft 5221
Cables: Brookcraft Lowestoft
Telex:
97145
1968
59
Section
1
Ships
:
-4
4
Principal particulars and abridged specification
form
Hull
Round
Power-assisted mechanica operating twin spade
rudders. Control from wheelhouse or bridge
One 68kg (1501b) Meon anchor
1 10m (60 fathoms) Wl stud link cable
110m (60 fathoms) 3in circ. nylon towlines
Two 110m (60 fathoms) 3in circ. mooring lines
Radio and navigational equipment
Radar
Decca TM 626
Echo sounder Kelvin Hughes MS 32F
Arranged
Steering gear
bilge with knuckle forward
Construction
All-welded mild steel
hull
with aluminium alloy
superstructure
Propulsion
engines driving quadruple
engines driving through
integral gearboxes, aft engines driving through
integral gearboxes and V-drives
Four
marine
screws.
diesel
Forward
—
Log —
Sal
Max.
speed
(each)
(knots)
59
and
VHF
ship-to-ship and
1
also
ship-to-aircraft
transmitter/receivers, plus portable transmitter/
receiver for use with assault craft
Max.
contin-
equipment can
Alternative
uous
speed
be
for a total
Commanding
— one magnetic, Arma Brown Mk
gyro
Navigator — Decca Mk 12
Main transmitter/receiver — Marconi N 3000,
UHF
Max.
bhp
—
Compasses
Performance
Engines
Accommodation
installed
to
suit
of
24
Three junior officers in three-berth cabin
Four petty officers in four-berth cabin
16 ratings in forepeak
Additional accommodation for a further two petty
officers and four ratings available for training
purposes
All-electric galley with cooker,
water heater, deep-
freeze, refrigerator, etc
Wardroom
Separate
owners' requirements
complement
officer in separate cabin
toilet facilities for officers,
petty officers
and ratings
(knots)
Electrical
Four Napier Deltic
CT 18-42Kdiesels
3700
.
Note: All speeds given
UK conditions
40-6
at half-load
349
displacement
Fresh water system
system
Automatic pressure-type supplying all outlets
Hot water from 1 80 litre (40gal) calorifier
440V, three-phase, 60Hz
Three 75kVA diesel-driven alternators
in
Fire
and bilge system
fire main connected to pumps with fire hose
connections on weather deck
Magazine spray and portable hand extinguishers
Bilge main with suctions to each main compartment
Power
Range
With standard fuel load at 14 knots, 1700 nautical
miles. With reserve tanks at 14 knots, 2075 miles
Two
centrifugal-type
pumps
material
Fuel (standard) 36 tons
Fresh water 6 tons
Stabilisers
Lifesaving equipment and raiding craft
Fin-type (optional extra)
Two 15-man inflatable
Two lifebouys
Operational spaces
bridge
Armaments — schedule
4
1
Forward position
76mm/62 calibre compact
automatic
gun, with secondary
control by
'local'
2
mount
'local'
control by on-
sights
5
Magazines
Four
aft
fixed
launchers
surface guided missiles
for
surface-
man
boats with 20hp outboard motors
Aft position
mount
Forward, lower deck
main deck 35mm
calibre twin
76mm.
'local'
gun mounting
control by on-
sights
Aft,
3
Extreme
aft
fixed
launchers
for
surface-
surface guided missiles
Armaments — schedule
1
Extreme
liferafts
with secondary
gun mounting
calibre twin
'Z'
35mm/90
system
Four
with secondary
60
Fire control
Aft position
35mm/90
lifejacket per
Two 10-man
Fully integrated fire control
stabilised sight
2
One
General equipment
One 136kg (300lb) Meon anchor
Wheelhouse
Operations room
1
Insulation
Accommodation, operational spaces and engine
room fitted with heat and sound insulation
Tank capacities
Open
Ventilation
and operational spaces air-conditioned
Mechanical supply and exhaust to all othe
necessary spaces
All living
2
Forward position
35mm/90 calibre twin gun mounting
with secondary
mount
sights
'local'
control by on-
4
Fire control
Fully integrated fire control
5
system
Magazines
Forward, lower deck 35mm.
deck 35mm
Aft,
main
Section
1
:
Ships
Strike craft
140ft quadruple-screw vessel
The 42-7m (140ft) Brooke Marine fast strike craft is a
sophisticated small warship with fully integrated fire
control system for surface missile system, 35mm twin
gun for AA defence, and a 76mm multi-purpose
gun.
With four diesel engines operating on four shafts,
the 140ft has a maximum speed in excess of 40 knots.
Integrated weapon system, sophisticated navigational
aids, and communications equipment are fitted, giving
the craft considerable offensive and defensive potential.
Dimensions
Length (overall) 42.67m (140ft)
Length (waterline) 3662m (130ft)
Breadth (moulded) 7-92m (26ft)
Depth (moulded) 4-1 1m (13ft 6in)
Maximum draught 2-13m (7ft)
LEGEND
1
35mm QF
2
Missiles
3
Air filtration
4
5
Magazine
Radar room
6
7
Engine control room
Operations room
8
9
10
twin gun
space
11
12
13
14
15
Air-conditioning plant
W/T
office
Wheelhouse
76mm gun
Aft peak
Aft engine
16
17
18
19
20
Officers' cabin
Gyro
Wardroom
Toilet
Cold store and provision
room
Forward engine room
CO's cabin
room
21
Galley
22
PO's mess
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Magazine
Gun
well
Crew's space
Fore peak
'Z'
boat
Funnel
Open
bridge
BROOKE MARINE LIMITED
Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Telephone: Lowestoft 5221
Cables: Brookcraft Lowestoft
Telex:
97145
1968
61
Section
HMAFV
1
Ships
:
Sea/
and
Principal particulars
abridged specification
Hull
form
Round
bilge with knuckle forward
Construction
All-welded mild
with aluminium alloy
hull
steel
superstructure
Propulsion
Twin marine
diesel engines driving twin screws,
through reverse-reduction gearboxes
Performance
Up to 33 5 knots depending on engines
Max.
bhp
Engines
specified
Max.
speed
(each) (knots)
Max.
cont.
speed
(knots)
Twin
Twin
Twin
Twin
12YJCM Paxman
16YJCM Paxman
T18-37K Napier Deltic
CT18-42K Napier Deltic
36m
(120ft) twin-screw fast patrol craft
Radio and navigational equipment
Radar
Decca RM316
Kelvin Hughes MS32F
Echosounder
Chernikeef electronic
Log
Magnetic compass
Decca Arkas autopilot
Main transmitter/receiver
Pye
Alternative equipment can be installed
owners' requirements
—
—
Accommodation
Arranged
ing on
—
for a total
of
25-27 depend-
Commanding
officer in separate cabin
2 officers
2 or 4 petty officers
—
18-22
to
suit
ratings
All-electric galley with cooker,
water heater, deep-
refrigerator, etc
freeze,
23 5
215
Wardroom
270
24-5
Separate
30-5
33-5
27
29
3600
4800
6200
7400
complement
role
toilet facilities for officers,
petty officers
and ratings
Electrical
system
440V, 3- phase, 60 Hz; two 70kVA diesel-driven
Note:
in
UK
All
speeds given
at half load
displacement
alternators
conditions
Range
With standard
fuel load at
13 knots, 1800 nautica
miles
With reserve tanks
Fresh water system
Automatic pressure type supplying all outlets
Hot water from 180 litre (40gal) calorifier
at
13
knots,
2500
Fire and bilge system
Power fire main connected with pumps with fire
hose connectors on weather deck.
Magazine
nautical
spray and portable hand extinguishers.
Bilge
main with suctions to each main compartment.
Two centrifugal-type general service pumps
miles
Ventilation
and operational spaces air-conditioned
Mechanical supply and exhaust of fresh air to all
other necessary spaces
All living
Tank capacities
Fuel (standard) 20 tons
Fresh water 5 tons
Stabilisers
Fin-type (optional extra)
material
Operational spaces
Wheelhouse and operations rooms
General equipment
One 100kg (224lb) Halls anchor
One 68kg (1501b) Meon anchor
Steering gear
Power-assisted
spade
mechanical,
operating
twin
rudders.
Control from wheelhouse or
emergency position
62
aft
Insulation
Accommodation, operational spaces and engine
room fitted with heat and sound insulation
0m
110m
1 1
Twol
(60 fathoms) W1 stud link cable
(60 fathoms) 3in circ. nylon towline
10m (60 fathoms) 3in circ. mooring lines
Lifesaving equipment and raiding craft
Two 15-man inflatable
Two lifebouys
One
lifejacket per
Two 8-man
Z'
lifecrafts in
GFRP
valises
man
boats with 20hp outboard motors
Section
1
Ships
:
Patrol craft
120ft twin-screw vesse
The twin-screw 36m (120ft)
development of
the highly successful long-range support and recovery
craft designed and built by Brooke Marine for the UK
Ministry of Defence (Air).
The craft has superior sea-keeping characteristics
combined with high performance and long range.
craft
is
a
Sophisticated weapons systems, usually associated
with larger craft, may be installed to make the craft a
formidable small warship.
Accommodation and operational spaces of the
highest standard are arranged to ensure that maximum
crew efficiency can be maintained on long patrol
missions in adverse weather conditions
Dimensions
Length (overall) 36-57m (120ft)
Legend
Length (waterline) 34-20m (112ft)
Breadth (moulded) 7-1
Depth (moulded)
Maximum
draught
6m
400m
1
(23ft 6in)
(13ft 1n)
-75m
(5ft 9in
1
Aft peak
2
Store
3
Toilet
4
Cabin
5
Cabin
6
Magazine
—8
—6
ratings
ratings
7
Engine room
8
Control room
9
CO's cabin
10
Elec.
computer
and gyro room
11
Wardroom
12
Cabin
13
Galley
14
Crew's mess
—2
officers
15
Magazine
16
Cabin
17
Cabin
18
40mm
19
'Z'
20
Engine casing
21
Operations room
22
Life raft
—2
—8
petty officers
ratings
Bofors gun
boat
23
Rocket
24
'Ready use'
flare projector
ammo
lockers
25
Windlass
LOWER DECK
Schedule of alternative armament roles
The following armament roles are submitted for guidance purposes only and
within reasonable limits (depending on displacement and performance required)
consideration can be given to a combination of armament selected from all roles.
ROLE
Four 21
Two
ROLE1
40mm
40mm
One
One
Two
in
side launchers
4
SU guided missile system
Two 2in rocket launchers
with four fixed launchers
aft
One 35mm twin gun mounting forward
SU guided missile system with four fixed launchers
aft
ROLE
2
One 40mm jun mounting forward
One 20mm gun mounting aft
Two 2in rocket launchers
Two
5
2in rocket launchers
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Telephone: Lowestoft 5221
torpedoes
One 40mm gun mounting forward
2in rocket launchers
ROLE
in
2in rocket launchers
ROLE
gun mounting forward
gun mounting aft
3
One twin 30mm gun mounting forward
One twin 20mm gun mounting aft
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1
:
Ships
Principal particulars
and abridged specification
form
Hull
Round
bilge with knuckle forward
Steering gear
Commanding
Power-assisted mechanical, operating twin
spade rudders. Control from wheelhouse
Two
Two
or
Construction
All-welded mild steel
hull
screws through reverse-reduction gearboxes
Performance
Up to 26-5 knots depending on engines
specified,
see
All-electric
Radio and navigational equipment
Radar
Decca RM 316
Echo sounder
Kelvin Hughes MS 32F
diesel engines driving twin
table
—
—
Log — Chernikeef
Magnetic compass
Decca Arkas autopilot
Main transmitter/receiver Pye
Alternative equipment can be installed to
suit owners' requirements
—
Electrical
system
Two 60kVA
(each)
Max.
speed
(knots)
diesel-driven alternators
Max.
contin-
uous
speed
Fire
(knots)
and bilge equipment
fire main connected to pumps with
hose connections on weather deck
Magazine spray and portable hand ex-
Power
fire
Twin Paxman 12
YJCM
diesels
Twin Paxman 16
1800
23-5
21-5
2400
26-5
240
tinguishers
YJCM
diesels
Bilge main with suctions to each
main
compartment
Note: All speeds given
UK conditions
at half-load
displacement
in
Two
centrifugal-type
general
service
standard
2300
load
fuel
at
12
knots,
at
nautical miles
Tank capacities
Fuel (standard)
18 tons
Fresh water 5 tons
12 knots,
Separate
toilet facilities for officers, petty
officers
and ratings
Fresh water system
Automatic
pressure-type
supplying
all
outlets
Hot water from 180
litre
(40gal) calorifier
Ventilation
Mechanical supply and natural exhaust of
fresh air to all accommodation, operational spaces and toilets.
Mechanical
supply and exhaust to galley and engine
room.
Air-conditioning available if
required.
Insulation
Accommodation, operation spaces and
engine room fitted with heat and sound
Two 12-man inflatable
Two lifebouys
3500
One
General equipment
One 100kg (224lb) Halls anchor
One 68kg (1501b) Meon anchor
lifejacket per
liferafts
man
Two
six-man Z boats with 20hp outboard
motors
(60 fathoms) W1 stud link cable
0m (60 fathoms) 3in circ. nylon towline
Two 1 0m (60 fathoms) 3in circ. mooring
110m
1 1
lines
64
Wardroom
craft
1
Operational spaces
Conning bridge
Wheelhouse
Operations room
water
Life-saving equipment and raiding
Stabilisers
Fin-type (optional extra)
nautical miles
With reserve tanks
cooker,
insulation material
pumps
Range
With
with
electronic
440V, 3-phase, 60Hz
Max.
bhp
galley
heater, deep-freeze, refrigerator, etc
alternative
for
installations
Engines
petty officers
16 ratings
aft
with aluminium
alloy superstructure
Propulsion
Twin marine
emergency position
officer in separate cabin
officers
Standard armament
Forward 40mm gun
Aft
40mm gun
—
Two
Accommodation
Arranged
for a total
of 21
2in rocket flare launchers
magazine capacity
rounds
Total
complement
—
(40mm)
— 960
Section
1
Ships
:
Patrol craft
107ft twin-screw vessel
32-6m (107ft) craft combines
Marine's
with
functional scope. A variety of
of
size
economy
carried
out by the craft depending on the
duties can be
armaments selected. With an all-steel hull and aluminium alloy superstructure, the 107 has excellent seaThe
keeping qualities, performance and reliability.
Brooke
craft's
sea-keeping
may be further improved
stabilisers. Weapon capability can
abilities
by the installation of
be adapted to particular requirements.
Depending on the engines specified, the craft can
a maximum speed of 26 5 knots and a range of
considerably more than 2000 miles, which can be
have
further extended to
tanks are utilised.
3500
miles
when
the reserve fuel
In common with other Brooke Marine patrol craft,
the 107ft patrol craft is built to the highest standards
ensuring economy of operation and maximum use-
fulness.
Dimensions
Length (overall) 32-62m (107ft)
Length (waterline) 30-48m (100ft)
Breadth (moulded) 609m (20ft)
Depth (moulded) 3-51 m (11ft 6in)
Maximum draught 1 -67m (5ft 6in)
LOWEC DEXk.
LEGEND
1
2
3
4
40mm
9
gun
aft
Rocket flare projector
'Ready use' ammo lockers
Access hatch to aft
6
7
8
11
Galley store
12
Forward air-conditioning
13
14
Engine casing
CO's cabin
Operations room
Accessto accommodation
forward
15
16
CO's toilet
Lobby
40mm
18
19
20
Toilet
21
Switchboard
25
26
27
28
29
30
22
Engine control room
31
23
24
Cabin
and steering g sar
compartment
Aft peak
room
Aft air-conditioning
room
accommodation
5
17
Engineer's office
10
gun forward
Windlass
Cabin
—2
Wardroom
officers
32
33
Mast platform
Conning bridge
Wheelhouse
Galley
Magazine
Cabin
10
Fore peak
—
'Z'
ratings
boats
<&
Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
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ratings
Engine room
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Telephone: Lowestoft 5221
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— 2 POs
Cabin
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1
:
Ships
12.2m
(40ft) fast patrol boat
1
Aft cockpit
2
Sparred seats
3
Engine hatches
4
Flush hatch to ammunition store
5
Small arms stowage
6
Control house
7
Portable gunner's platform
8
Chart table and radio equipment
9
Cupboards
10
Toilet
11
Galley stove
12
Sink unit
13
Settee berth
14
Hanging cupboard
15
Shelf space
16
WT
17
Fore peak
18
Light
19
Gunner's hatch
20
Heavy machine gun
hatch (over)
machine gun (P
&
S)
18.5m (60ft 10in) fast
1
Liferaft
2
WT
patrol boat
hatch
3
Companion
4
Inflatable boat
5
Sideboard
6
Drop-leaf table
7
Deck saloon and
8
Writing desk
9
Filing cabinet
to cabin
office
10
Locker seat
11
Engineroom companion
12
Flag locker
13
Open
14
Chart table
15
Control house
16
Flush hatch
17
RT
18
Hinged hatch
19
QF gun
20
Windlass
21
Emergency
22
Aft peak/steering gear and fuel
tanks
23
Refrigerator
24
Galley
25
Dresser cupboards under
32
Officers'
26
Table
33
Sideboard
27
Officers' toilet
34
Officers' cabin
28
Crew's
35
29
30
31
66
bridge
table
scuttle
toilet
Galley store
Writing desk
Table
mess
40
Engine room
41
Two
42
Wash
Upper and lower berths
43
Cupboards
36
Generator
44
Folding cot berth
37
Batteries
38
HW
39
Water pressure
boiler
set
fixed berths
and one cot berth
basin cabinet
45
Hinged table
46
Crew's cabin
47
Fore peak and store
1
Section
1
:
Ships
Patrol boats
Twin-screw boats
12.2m
18.5m (60ft
(40ft)
The twin-screw 122m (40ft) patrol boat is a development of a series of small patrol boats designed and
built by Brooke Marine Limited.
The craft has been developed over a period of 20
years and is capable of high speed in bad sea conditions. There are three 0-30in (7-62mm) machine gun
positions, giving 360 deg arc of fire.
Facilities
troops,
provided
are
for
and crew accommodation
is
of
transportation
the
more than ample
for
modation
a fast patrol
is
and
capable
boat with crew living accomof
carrying
medium-sized
armament in a hull of minimum dimensions.
Accommodation both above and below decks
allows the use of this craft for customs and police duty
in
addition to naval patrol work.
In
addition to the
available for a 0-30in
30mm
naval gun, positions are
(7-62mm) machine gun on the
bridge.
a craft of this size.
26.8m
This craft
10in)
(88ft)
This craft can undertake comprehensive patrol duties and is designed for ease of maintenance and economical
operation.
The vessel may be armed with a variety of weapons to suit various roles.
26.8m
1
Hatch
2
Liferaft
3
Companion
4
ER entrance
5
Z'
(88ft) fast patrol boat
to cabin
boat
6
Semi-portable top for engine removal
7
Funnel
8
Mast
9
Compass
10
Bridge
1
RT equipment
12
Control house
13
Chart table
14
RV ammunition
15
QFgun
16
Windlass
locker
17
Aft peak/steering gear/store
18
Toilet
19
Upper and lower berths
20
Crew's cabin
21
Table
22
Generator
23
Engine room
27
Officers' cabin
31
PO's cabin
24
Main engine
28
Galley
32
Single berth
25
Ward room
29
Magazine
33
Crew's cabin
26
Refrigerator
30
Galley store
34
Fore peak/cable locker/store
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Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Telephone: Lowestoft 5221
Cables: Brookcraft Lowestoft
Telex:
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:
Ships
900-ton frigate— Vedette
The Vickers Vedette has been designed to fulfil tactical
and strategic roles which fall in the gap between patrol
boats/corvettes and the larger sophisticated frigates.
Within the Vedette series, the Type 521 represents
one approach where the simplest effective armament
is
carried
to
support a general-purpose
Vedette Type 522, with Type 521
shown on
the
role.
Type 522,
illustrated,
incorporates within the
same
dimensions and displacement a much more sophisticated and powerful armament to allow consideration
of the flexibility of such a weapon outfit, fully adaptable
to a navy's particular requirement.
The
left
Specification (Type 522)
Dimensions
Length, waterline: 76-2 m (250 ft
in)
in)
Breadth: 9-5 m (31 ft
Depth to No 1 deck: 7 2 m (23 ft 6 in)
Draught, deep condition: 2-9 m (9 ft 6 in)
Displacement, deep condition- 900 tons
Main machinery
each consisting of one Maybach MD 1082 marine diesel engine
driving a fixed-pitch propeller through a reversing/reduction gearbox
Total maximum power: 6600 shp
Two
sets,
Range
Range
at
22 knots: 2800 km
at
1
6 knots: 5500
Armament
(1
(typical fit)
Medium-range gun: one 4-5-inch Mk 8 mounting
Close-range missiles: one 3-barrelled lightweight Seacat system
Close-range guns: one Twin
30 mm Hispano-Suiza mounting
Anti-submarine: one Terne medium-range weapon system
—
Computer-controlled or assisted fire-control system, air-warning and tracking
radars
Performance
Accommodation
Maximum
For up to about 95 officers and
speed, deep condition: 22 knots
500 nm)
km (3000 nm)
men
Customer support services
The
facilities
and experience within the Vickers
Technical Aid organisation, developed on Leander
Class frigates, submarines, and the Type 42, will be
available in support of medium frigate and Vedette
construction.
For overseas construction, the extent of aid given
depends on customer requirements but typically
includes advice on shipyard layout and equipment,
provision of ship drawings and documentation, ordering
63
equipment and monitoring sub-contractors, planning,
assistance with setting-to-work, provision of technical
and supervisory staff and training.
Besides overseas technical aid, Vickers can provide
the following support services:
Weapons system consultancy
Weapons system tuning and test
Operational training co-ordination
Refit and in-service support.
Section
1
:
Ships
Escort and patrol vessels
of
900
Medium
tons and 2100 tons displacement
frigate
The Vickers medium
frigate
been designed to
has
provide navies contemplating new construction with
an effective replacement for the Leander Class frigate.
The design includes many of the important features
and the high standards to be found in new ships of the
Royal Navy.
The Type 2004, featured here, incorporates a
machinery plant identical with that specified for future
Royal Navy frigates and destroyers.
There are two main machinery sets, each consisting
12
Single 45 in Mk 8 gun
2 Twin Bofors 375 mm anti-submarine
rocket launcher
3 2 in rocket flare launcher, port and
1
starboard
10
11
5
Specification (Type
6
7
4
5
mm
9 Single 76/62
port
10 992
11
mm
Oto Melara
gun,
and starboard
Q
Triple
radar
Mk 32
torpedo tubes, port and
starboard
12
13 helicopter
WG
2004)
Dimensions
Range
Range
Length, waterline: 97-5 m (320 ft
in)
Breadth: 1 1 -6 m (38 ft
in)
Depth to No 1 deck: 8-7 m (28 ft 6 in)
Draught, deep condition: 3-5 m (1 1 ft 6 in)
Displacement, deep condition: 2100 tons
at
at
34 knots: 1840 km (1000 nm)
8 knots: 8300 km (4500 nm)
1
Armament
Gun armament:
One 4-5-inch Mk 8 gun mounting
Two 76/62 OTO Melara compact gun
Two 20 mm Mk 7A Oerlikon guns
Machinery
Two
sets (one Olympus TM3B and one Tyne 209 marine gas turbine each)
non-reversing gearbox, controllable-pitch propeller
Maximum power: 50 000 shp
Maximum cruise power: 7000 shp
Performance
Maximum speed: 34
one Olympus
Oerlikon gun, port and
starboard
978 navigation radar
944 IFF radar
RTN 10X fire control radar
RDL 2 aerial
4 Single 20
6
7
8
8
9
TM3B
and one Tyne 209 marine gas
turbine (both of which are described elsewhere in
non-reversing
this Catalogue), coupled through a
gearbox to a controllable-pitch propeller.
The armament includes one 4-5-inch gun, two
76 mm guns and two 20 mm Oerlikon guns, rocket
launchers and torpedo tubes.
Alternative machinery plants and weapons systems
can be fitted to meet particular requirements.
of
mountings
Anti-submarine armament:
One Bofors 375 twin anti-submarine rocket launcher
13 helicopter
One MATCH system with
Two Mk 32 triple anti-submarine torpedo tubes
WG
Accommodation
For up to
knots
170
officers
and men
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Barrow Shipbuilding Works
PO Box 6, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Barrow-in-Furness 20351
Telex: 6571
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:
Ships
Above and
left:
IIS
Saam
at full
power
during preliminary trials. Saam is the first
of four fast destroyers for the Imperial
Iranian Navy, two of which are being
built by Vosper Thornycroft. and two by
Vickers (Shipbuilders) Ltd. The design is
a modification of the 40-knot Vosper
Thornycroft Mk 5 frigate
Below: Vosper Thornycroft
after
70
launching
Mk
7 frigate
Section
1
:
Ships
Frigates
1200 tons
Modern
frigates of
to
1500 tons displacement
perhaps 280
ment of more than 250
officers
tons with a comple-
and men are compara-
expensive ships both to build and to operate; so
much so, indeed, that even the great naval powers are
able to have them only in small numbers.
The VosperThornycroft Mk 5 (1200 tons) and Mk 7
(1450 tons) frigates have been designed with two
main objectives: (1) to provide smaller and much less
expensive ships, with complements not greatly exceeding 100, able to carry out most of the functions of
the larger frigate and (2) to take every advantage of the
latest developments of both weapons and machinery
to produce the most effective possible fighting units.
tively
A Mk 5 frigate armed with one Vickers 4-5in (1 14-3mm) gun forward and a twin
35mm Oerlikon gun aft. Both are controlled by Contraves fire control equipment.
Nord Aviation guided missiles and missile control are also fitted. Short-range
sonar equipment and anti-submarine mortar are fitted as well as two hand
operated 40mm guns and two rocket flare launchers for target illumination at
night
A Mk 7 frigate armed with one Vickers 4-5in (1 1 4-3mm) gun, two triple Seacat
launchers, two 40mm guns and two rocket flare launchers. Fire control is by
Contraves. A helicopter, which can be armed with anti-submarine torpedoes or
Nord Aviation guided missiles, is carried in its own hangar. Long-range sonar
is also fitted. It would be possible in this design also to carry a twin 35mm
Oerlikon gun if required
of Rolls-Royce Olympus gas turbines gives the
5 frigate a maximum speed of 40 knots.
A wide choice of weapons is available for frigates of
The use
Mk
this type,
missiles,
embracing anti-ship and anti-aircraft guided
guns of various calibres and anti-submarine
mortars or torpedoes,
all
with their particular control
equipment and action information facilities, up to a
total weight of about 100 tons.
In a Mk 7 frigate a
helicopter complete with hangar can also be carried.
Four fast destroyers, based on the Vosper Thornycroft Mk 5 design, have been ordered for the Imperial
Iranian Navy, the first of which is seen opposite during
her preliminary trials. A Mk 7 frigate for the Libyan
Navy is also under construction.
Length overall 94-5m (310ft)
Length between perpendiculars 88-4m (290ft)
Beam on LWL
(max.) 10-4m (34ft)
Depth moulded 7-6m (25ft)
Draft moulded 32m (10ft 6in)
Length overall 101 -6m (333ft)
Length between perpendiculars 94-5m (310ft)
Beam on LWL
(max.)
1 1
0m
(36ft)
Depth moulded 7-9m (26ft)
Draft
moulded 3-4m
(11ft)
VOSPER THORNYCROFT
Shipbuilding Division
Vosper House, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, England
Telephone: Cosham 79481
Telex: 86115
1966
1969
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Section
1
:
Ships
A Vosper Thornycroft Mk 3
61m (200ft) in length, speed 28
corvette
knots
GNS Kromantse. one of two Mk 1 corvettes
supplied to the Ghana Navy in 1 964. They
are
(177ft) in length, speed 20
knots
539m
LNS Tobruk, a Mk 1 corvette supplied to
the Libyan Navy in 1966. Length
(177 ft), speed 18 knots
539m
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Section
1
:
Ships
Corvettes
440
tons to
800
tons displacement
The
term 'corvette' includes not only small unsophisticated vessels with comparatively simple armament but also larger and faster vessels with very
advanced weapons and equipment. Corvettes are the
smallest ships with a realistic anti-submarine capability.
Because of their small size and basic simplicity they
are considerably less expensive than frigates in prime
cost and have crews of only about 50 to 60 officers and
men.
The Vosper Thornycroft corvette range consists
Mk 1 type of 440 tons displacement, the Mk 3
some 600 tons and the Mk 8 of some 800 tons.
the
of
of
Mk corvettes are diesel-driven ships
mum speed of 18-20 knots. The Mk
1
diesel-driven
ship
capable,
with
with a maxi3 is a larger
three engines, of
CODOG
The Mk 8
corvette,
length, is powered by a single
gas turbine driving twin screws, giving a
speed of 32 knots.
Its cruising speed, on
speeds up to 26 knots.
736 m
(241
Olympus
maximum
ft)
two 16-cylinder
corvette
in
diesels,
is
19^ knots.
The
Mk
9
Mk
similar to the
8 but a little smaller and
by two diesel engines. Its maximum speed is
is
powered
29 \ knots.
The ships can be armed with long-range and shortrange anti-ship guided missiles, a variety of different
lightweight guns or anti-aircraft missiles, anti-submarine mortar, depth charges or torpedoes, together
with the appropriate radar, sonar and control equipment.
Two Mk 3 corvettes are under construction for the
Nigerian Navy.
typical Vosper Thornycroft Mk 3 corvette of advanced design,
powered by three diesel engines. It has a maximum speed of
over 26 knots and a cruising range of some 5500 km (3000 nm
at 1 5 knots.
The armament consists of a combination of long-
range and short-range anti-surface guided missiles, as well as a
Modern fire
35 mm twin gun and anti-submarine armament.
control equipment, together with search and tracking radar, is
Vosper Thornycroft Mk 8 CODOG corvette.
The
is a 76 mm Oto Melara.
A triple Seacat launcher is
mounted aft.
Both are controlled by a Ferranti-Selenia fire
control system which includes an element of action information.
A Bofors anti-submarine rocket launcher controlled by Plessey
sonar is fitted to the aft deck. In other Mk 8 or Mk 9 designs the
weapons outfit includes Exocet (or other) anti-ship guided
missiles and anti-submarine torpedoes instead of the mortar.
A
A
typical
forward gun
also fitted.
VOSPER THORNYCROFT
Shipbuilding Division
Vosper House, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, England
Telephone: Cosham 79481 Telex: 861 1
1966
1969
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Section
1
:
Ships
103ft (31 -4m) patrol craft armed with
40mm
two
guns
110ft (35-5m) fast patrol
two 20mm guns. An
craft,
armed with
80mm rocket launcher,
torpedoes and depth charges can also be
carried
142ft (43-3m) fast patrol craft armed with
75mm gun
and guided missiles. Boats of
can be powered by diesels or gas
turbines according to the performance
a
this type
required
74
Section
1
:
Ships
Patrol craft
diesel-powered
Twenty-nine 103ft (31 -4m) fast patrol craft have been
supplied to the Royal Malaysian Navy, the Trinidad and
Tobago Coast Guard and the Kenya Navy. They are
built of steel, with two 40mm guns and a speed of
about 25 knots.
Six 110ft (335m) fast patrol craft were supplied to
the Peruvian Navy in 1965. These are 30-knot vessels
armed with guns, rocket-propelled
built of steel,
missiles, torpedoes and anti-submarine equipment.
A further six 110ft (335m) fast patrol craft are at
present (1968) being built for the Republic of Singapore. Two of the vessels are being built in Portsmouth,
the remainder by Vosper Thornycroft Uniteers Ltd in
Singapore.
A new design of 142ft (43-3m) fast patrol boat,
armed with modern guns and guided missiles, has
recently been built as a private venture. Many other
smaller patrol craft have also been designed and built.
(335m) 30-knot fast patrol
guns and powered by two diesel engines
Typical Vosper Thornycroft 110ft
boat armed with
40mm
1 42ft (433m) fast patrol boat design.
Four diesel engines or two
gas turbines may be fitted according to performance required.
The boat is armed with two twin 35mm guns and long-range
anti-surface guided missiles
VOSPER THORNYCROFT
Shipbuilding Division
Vosper House, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, England
Telephone: Cosham 79481
Telex: 861 1 5
1966
1969
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Section
1
:
Ships
-T»
.&
a&
S
s^
*"^T#.->
Top and
left:
venture fast
43-3
m
diesel
(142
fast
Vosper Thornycroft private
patrol
ft)
patrol
boat
Tenacity.
This
40 knot gas turbine/
boat, armed with an
advanced weapons system of powerful
modern guns and guided missiles, repre-
new generation of fast patrol boats
capable of engaging major warships and
sents a
modern
aircraft
LNS Susa, Libyan
guided missile
76
Navy,
discharges
a
Section
1
:
Ships
Patrol craft
gas turbine-powered
Following the 29-3
one
of
m
(96
ft)
fast patrol boats,
which were designed and
remaining at sea for a week or more and armed with
anti-ship guided missiles and powerful modern guns
capable of shooting down aircraft or guided missiles.
A choice of individual weapons and fire-control
twenty-
built for six of the
world's navies during the last decade, a new generation
of gas turbine fast patrol boats has been built as a
prototype. Because of the high costs of building and
manning large ships, the fast patrol boat of the future
will increasingly be used for long patrols and as a major
surface strike vessel.
Thus the latest Vosper Thornycroft fast patrol boat
is much larger than previous patrol boats, capable of
Triple-screw 43-3
Mk
43-3
4,
m
which
(142
m
(142
ft)
fast patrol boat.
also controls the four Contraves
ft)
fast patrol
The forward gun
Sea Killer missiles
is
available.
Nevertheless, the much less costly 293 m (96 ft)
boat, with its exceptionally high speed of 55-60 knots
and an armament of 40
guns, lightweight guided
missiles and/or torpedoes, is still an extremely effective
vessel in many applications.
mm
is
in
an Oerlikon twin 35
two
fixed
mm
controlled
mountings on the
mm gun and one Bofors 40
emergency use. Two torpedoes can
boat armed with one Oto Melara 76
control with a separate optical sight for target indication or
equipment
aft
mm
by Contraves Sea Hunter
deck
gun, controlled by Ferranti
also be carried
if
fire
required
43-3 m (1 42 ft) fast patrol boat armed with one Oto Melara 76 mm gun and one Bofors 40 mm gun, controlled by NV Hollandse Signaal
Apparaten fire control, with a separate optical sight for target indication or emergency use. Two torpedoes can also be carried if required
VOSPER THORNYCROFT
rffel
Shipbuilding Division
Vosper House, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, England
Telephone: Cosham 79481
Telex: 86115
1966
1969
77
Section
1
:
Ships
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Artist's
78
impression (above) and model (below) of Type 21 Frigate
.
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Section
1
:
Ships
Frigates
of
2500
tons displacement
968 the
British Ministry of Defence (Navy) placed a contract with the Vosper Thornycroft Group of
the
design
of a frigate, to be prepared in the fullest collaboration with Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd
Portsmouth for
Amazon, the first ship of the class, was ordered in March 1 969 and two further ships in May
of Scotstoun.
1970. All are being built by Vosper Thornycroft at Woolston.
The staff requirements called for a ship of about 2500 tons displacement which could contribute effectively to
the defence of a convoy or other force, against surface ship or submarine attack and would moreover be fully
capable of self-defence against aircraft, missiles or fast patrol craft. It had to be capable of matching comparable
contemporary foreign ships in battle and performance. It also had to be able to patrol the high seas in all areas and
in all weather and was required to be able to land armed or unarmed landing partiestodeal with civil disturbance
or natural disaster. Brief details of the design arrived at to meet all these requirements are given below.
In
February
1
HMS
Navigation
The bridge is enclosed, with open wings at the same level, and is so designed that
the maximum all-round view is provided from a central pelorus containing a
gyro compass repeater. Engine telegraphs and steering control are sited on
the bridge. Automatic steering is provided
Specification
Weapon systems
The design incorporates the most modern weapon systems controlled by miniaturised digital computers designed and built by Ferranti (England)
An
integrated action information data-handling unit provides for the automatic
tracking of targets and for their interrogation, and ensures the most effective
use of the armament
Communications
ship-to-shore, ship-to-ship, ship-to-air radio communications to the latest
Full
British naval standards are provided
Machinery and performance
accordance with the latest British naval policy the ship is fitted with gas
turbine main machinery and will have Olympus and Tyne gas turbines in a
arrangement driving two shafts with controllable-pitch propellers.
The maximum speed is about 34 knots and the cruising range more than
8300 km (4500 nautical miles) at 18 knots
In
COGOG
Accommodation
The
total
margin
of
number
1
has been developed to give the optimum combination of good seakeeping and high speed. The knuckle forward is designed to reduce wetness
on the foredeck without causing heavy deceleration when the bow pitches
into heavy seas
The
hull
will not exceed 1 70 but to allow some
purposes, accommodation is provided for a total
company
192 as follows:
14
19
30
128
Seakeeping
of the ship's
for training or other
commanding
officer
officers (10 single and 2
chief petty officers
double cabins)
petty officers
junior ratings
The accommodation
is
air-conditioned and winterised throughout
British Ministry of Defence (Navy) has accorded the sole right to make overseas sales of ships of this design
Vosper Thornycroft and Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
The design has been specifically tailored to the requirements of the Royal Navy. Clearly the sound basic
concept and the detailed requirements of the Royal Navy will produce a fine warship, but it is fully recognised
that other navies may require modifications in detail of both the armament and the equipment. Within the general
space and weight concepts of the ship, there is ample scope to adapt the design to meet the particular requirements of other navies.
The
to
1966
1969
1969
VOSPER THORNYCROFT
Shipbuilding Division
(SHIPBUILDERS) LTD
Scotstoun, Glasgow
Vosper House, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Telephone: Cosham 79481
YARROW
Telex:
86115
Telephone: 041 -959
1
W4, Scotland
207 Cables: Yarship Glasgow
Telex: 77357
79
Section
1
:
Ships
The clean
lines of the Yarrow frigate are a promise of its economical performance and speed when required. Faster and more sophisticated than a corvette, smaller and more economical than a first-rate frigate, the Yarrow frigate provides powerful armament and control
systems for general defence. Designed to help developing nations protect their own interests, the Yarrow frigate gives economy in
capital cost, in operating cost and in vital operating manpower at about 60 per cent of the equivalent figures for existing first-rate
frigates
The Yarrow frigate's twin-screw CODOG arrangement of fully automated machinery combines a single diesel engine of good specific
fuel consumption giving high endurance and long-range cruising economy, with a large gas turbine of low specific machinery weight
for high-speed operational performance. Normal cruising performance up to 16 knots is obtained from the Crossley-Pielstick PC2V
engine driving through an automatic SSS synchronising clutch into a single gearbox from which two output shafts drive two controllable
pitch propellers. Running on distillate fuel, life between piston withdrawals will be 12 000h or more. Full control is exercised by
independent change of propeller pitch, through simple lever controls on the bridge. At speeds above 16 knots, the Rolls-Royce
Marine Olympus gas-turbine is started, and drives into the same gearbox through a separate SSS clutch
Air Intake
Diesel Exhaust
i
,
GT
Exhaust
Ventilation
Trunks
A.r Intake
Port Shaft
Forward Engine Room.
Aft
Engine
Room
D;esei 8 Auxiliaries
30
Gas
Turbine. Gearing
and
Auxiliaries
THE YARROW FRIGATE
MAIN PROPULSION MACHINERY ARRANGEMENT
Section
1
:
Ships
Frigates
with economical manning requirements
Compact, economic, versatile and powerful, the
Yarrow frigate is a complete major fighting ship of an
entirely new design filling the widening gap between
the large Leander Class frigates and the small corvettes.
Capable of matching first-line frigates in both firepower and performance, the Yarrow frigate is available
at about 60 per cent of their cost. The armament payload of 1 50 tons compares favourably with warships of
twice the
size.
design detail provide for fitting out the
for general defence services or for
specific duties such as anti-aircraft or anti-submarine
Variations
Yarrow
in
frigate
operations.
There
is
an automatic
pilot, fin stabilisers
and
direct
bridge control of the main propulsion machinery.
The Yarrow frigate has a cruising range of more than
5000 miles at 16 knots, with a range of more than
1000 miles at full speed.
Typical
Yarrow
easily obtainable standard diesel fuel.
Weapon and propulsion machinery variations are all
to suit purchaser's requirements. A specialist team is
available to visit any country to discuss the adaption of
the Yarrow frigate to a specific defence requirement.
More than 100 years' experience of warship design
and construction lie behind the Yarrow frigate. The
modern Yarrow shipyard, with computer scheduling
and control of work flow and covered building berths
with all supporting services, can deliver a Yarrow frigate
fitted out to the very high standard for which the
company is famous, in less than three years.
and performance
Maximum speed: up to 33
frigate: dimensions, range
Length: 94-5m (310ft)
Breadth: 10-3m (34ft)
Draught: 3-36m (11ft)
Complement: 120
Armament: as required
knots
Economical speed: 16 knots
Cruising range: more than 5000 miles
Full-speed range: more than 1000 miles
MEDIUM RANGE GUNS
FIRE
and operating compartments are fully airconditioned and, with maintenance and operating
duties kept to a minimum, most of the complement of
1 20 is available to man the armament.
The main engines are fully automated and combine a
single diesel with a large gas turbine, using the same
All living
CONTROL RADARS
MISSILE DIRECTOR
SURVEILLANCE
RADAR
NAVIGATIONAL RADAR
SURFACE
TO AIR
ANTI-SUBMARINE
WEAPON
MISSILE
LAUNCHER
HELICOPTER
SURFACE TO
SURFACE
MISSILE
LAUNCHER
ANTI-SUBMARINE
DECOY
LANDING
AREA
SONAR
Weapon systems
The Yarrow frigate can be fitted with surface weapons
to engage up to three surface and air targets using
radar and computer facilities, with additional closerange defence in local control.
A choice of anti-submarine systems is fitted, using
either mortar projectile rockets or torpedoes as required;
in addition a helicopter can be carried to extend the
anti-submarine capability, and for surface attack.
A choice of weapon control and action information
systems using the latest Ferranti, Signaal or Contraves
YARROW
computers is offered, together with modern radar,
sonar and communications equipment.
Typical weapons which can be fitted include
surface-to-surface missiles
(Penguin, Sea
Killer),
surface-to-air
missiles
(Indigo,
Seacat,
Seaset,
Sea
medium-range mountings (Bofors L46
120mm, Oto Melara 127/54, Vickers 4-5-in Mk 8),
close-range mountings (Bofors 40mm and 57mm, Oto
Sparrow),
Melara 76/62, Oerlikon twin 35mm), anti-submarine
(Asroc, Bofors rocket launcher, Mortar Mk 1 0,
Terne, torpedoes), etc.
A feasibility study of alternative weapon fits can be
carried out on request.
weapons
(SHIPBUILDERS) LIMITED
Scotstoun, Glasgow
W4, Scotland
Telephone: 041 -959 1207
Cables: Yarship
Glasgow
Telex:
77357
81
Section
1
:
Ships
Type 42 destroyer
multi-role guided missile vessel
The gas-turbine propelled Type 42 destroyer has been
designed to provide all-round support for the modern
naval fleet. The machinery, outfit, and weapon systems
have been selected as being the most cost-effective
to meet operational requirements, and emphasis has
been on minimising running costs and in-service
support during the ship's
Items too large for planned replacement such as main
gearing or Olympus engines have been designed for
long life and very high reliability.
Lubrication, power supplies, and machinery control
systems have been designed to minimise interdependence, and fail-safe principles are employed. Also,
normal sea-going conditions do not require all diesel
generators and air-conditioning plants to be on load
simultaneously, thus allowing further margins for
maintenance. Pipe systems, too, have been kept as
simple as possible, and the number of underwater
fittings reduced to a minimum.
The main armament of the Type 42 is the Sea Dart
guided missile, providing the main air-defence role of
life.
A combined gas-and-gas (COGOG) machinery
arrangement has been specified, using Olympus engines
for full-power conditions and Tyne engines for cruising.
The benefits of the COGOG arrangement, proved in
reach
reduced space and weight, and savings
service,
include
rapid
to
ability
top
in
speed,
technical
manpower.
The Type 42 machinery and equipment assist in
meeting the high standards of reliability and maintenance required by navies. The Type 42 has been
designed to operate world-wide with a minimum of
dockyard support between the planned four-yearly
refits.
To minimise on-board maintenance, a repairby-replacement
The Royal Navy's
has
policy
first
been
Type 42 destroyer
widely
will
For surface engagement and further antiarmament, a Mk 8 4-5-inch gun is fitted. Both
Sea Dart and Mk 8 are linked to tracker illuminator
radars and a controlling computer. For anti-submarine
warfare duties, the Type 42 carries the latest sonar
systems and the WG13 helicopter armed with homing
torpedoes or guided missiles.
the ship.
aircraft
adopted.
be delivered early
in
1
972. Vickers has been nominated as lead yard for the class
Specification
Dimensions
Accommodation
Length: 1195m (392 ft
in)
in)
Breadth: 140 m (46 ft
Depth: 90 m (29 ft 6 in)
For 31 5 officers and
Armament
deep condition: 40 m (1 3 ft in)
Displacement, deep condition: 3675 tons
Draft,
Main machinery
Two Rolls-Royce Olympus 50 000
Two Rolls-Royce Tyne 7000 shp
shp
—
— high speed
cruising
Coupled in a COGOG configuration through non-reversing reduction gearboxes and driving twin controllable-pitch propellers
Performance
Max speed: over 28
men
knots
Sea Dart guided missile system Mk 30 Mod 2
One 4-5-in Mk 8 Vickers gun mounting
Two 20 mm Mk 7A Oerlikon mountings
WG13 helicopters armed with homing torpedoes or guided missiles
Two Mk 32 single torpedo tubes
FM1600 computer, and associated systems
Designers: Ministry of Defence (Navy), Bath
Main contractors: Vickers Shipbuilding Group. Barrow-in-Furness
Main sub-contractors: Rolls-Royce, Hawker Siddeley Dynamics, Ferranti,
Plessey, Westland, David Brown Gear Industries, Stone- Manganese Marine
Range: about 8300 km (4500 nm)
VICKERS SHIPBUILDING GROUP
Barrow Shipbuilding Works
PO Box 6, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Barrow-in-Furness 20351
Telex: 6571
32
Cables: Vicarmsea Barrow-in-Furness
vicKers
Section 2
Support
vessels
.83
Section
Support vessels
2:
Key to diagrams on facing page
LOWER DECK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
12
13
14
15
16
HMS
s store
survey store
Diving store
Spare gear store
De-gaussing equipment
Generator room
Generators
Engine control room
Engineers workshop
Engine room
Main engines
Platform deck
Stabiliser tank
Class II cabin
Baggage
store
18
Ship's office
Class IV cabin
Senior ratings cabin
19
20
Senior ratings' baggage store
Regulating office
17
*v
Bosun
RU
21
WC
22
Toilet
23
Junior ratings' bunk space
Beagle
MAIN DECK
Principal particulars
form
Round bilge
Optimum
and abridged specification
One
Hull
with knuckle forward and
aft.
prismatic
coefficient
and
bulbous bow fitted, giving excellent
sea-keeping qualities and good flow
into propellers
Construction
All-welded mild
steel hull
alloy superstructure.
division
meet
to
with aluminium
Watertight sub-
two
compartment
flooding requirements
-100A1.
Lloyds
Machinery
echosounder
One Gemini inflatable dinghy
One 3 6m (12ft) dinghy
system
440V, 3-phase 60Hz
Four 225kVA alternators
One 36kVA alternator for emergency and
Electrical
harbour use
Steering gear
twin spade rudders
deck machinery powered by an electrohydraulic system
Windlass 6} ton at 9m min (30ft min)
Capstan 2 ton at 23m min (75ft min)
All
Propulsion
Blackstone ERS8M marine
diesel engines driving twin CP propellers
through twin -input single- output reducLister
tion
survey boat with
Deck machinery
Certificate
Four
GRP
(18ft)
Electro-hydraulic steering gear with hand
and auto steering systems operating
Classification
Lloyds
55m
24
25
gearboxes
Performance
Deck
7m
crane
1
maximum
ton
\
"
(two engines per shaft)
maximum bhp 2640 at 750rev min
Maximum speed 15 knots
Two engines (one engine per shaft)
maximum bhp 1320 at 750rev min
Maximum speed 11 1 knots
The above figures given for the ship in the
deep condition under UK conditions
Range
running, speed 15 knots.
nautical miles
running, speed 11 1 knots,
nautical miles
Tank capacity
104 tons
Fresh water 52 tons
Fuel
Operational spaces
Wheelhouse
Plotting room
Chart room
Main survey room
Survey and navigational equipment
Decca Hi-Fix type BM
Decca Mk. 12 Survey Receiver
Decca type TM 62S Radar
Kelvin Hughes Fisherman's Asdic Mk. 11
Three Kelvin Hughes MS 26 Echosounders
Electronic Chernikeef Log
(28ft 6in; Danielle survey boat
with Hi- Fix receivers and echosounder
84
Portable plate (P&S)
Battery charging room
Potato and vegetable room
30
CO. room
31
Hydraulic
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Upper deck
pump room
store
Woodworking compartment
Emergency generator and switchboard room
Senior ratings' mess
Galley
Pantry
Junior ratings' dining and recreation space
Laundry
Drying room
room
41
Paint
42
Ante -room
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
Ward room
Pantry
Sick bay
Control communications switchboard
Canteen and store
Magazine
Gunners' store
radius
(22ft 9in)
FORECASTLE DECK
Passive stabilisation tank fitted giving
roll reduction
60%
Accommodation
Arranged
for a total
Commanding
complement
officer,
en
suite
of
43 men
dayroom,
night cabin and toilet
Six officers, two single cabins, four double
cabins
Boats
One 8 7m
28
29
Stabilisation
Four engines
Four engines
range 2000
Two engines
range 4500
26
27
Helicopter dropping zone
Gemini dinghy
Dinghy
Eight senior ratings in four double cabins
Twenty-eight junior ratings in dormitory
forward
50
Surveying instrument room
51
Hi-Fix compartment
Inflammable locker
5 5m (18ft) boat
8 7m (28ft 6in) survey boat
52
53
54
55
56
57
Surveying chartroom
Radio room
Sound reproduction room
58
59
60
CO's toilet
CO's dayroom
CO's bedroom
61
1
62
63
Anchor davit
1-ton crane
Hydraulic windlass
Self service laundry, library, canteen, sick-
bay and cinema
Air conditioning
living spaces and certain working
spaces air-conditioned to maintain
internal temperatures of 18-30 C in
ambient conditions of —4 C to —45 C
BRIDGE DECK
All
Self support
64
65
66
67
68
69
Vessel fitted with workshops and storerooms enabling the vessel to operate
for periods up to 1
months without base
support
Two evaporators each having a capacity of
70
FW
71
five
tons day
fitted
to
augment
capacity
Other features include provision of diving
equipment, photographic dark room.
Land Rover stowage on upper deck, a
marine defecamet plant for sewage
disposal and a helicopter dropping area
on the quarterdeck
Funnel
Air conditioning
Plotting table
room
Chart table
Wheelhouse
20mm
Oerlikon (PErS)
TANK TOP
Provision store
Victualling store
72
73
Dark room
74
75
76
77
78
79
Gyro compass room
80
Naval store
Wardroom
store
Defacamet
Cold store and refrigerator
Refrigerator machinery
Hold
Asdic and log compartment under
room
Section 2: Support vessels
New
In
August
1
survey craft
966 Brooke Marine
Ltd
were commissioned
design and build four survey craft for the Ministry
of Defence (Navy) to carry out hydrographic survey
work. A high standard of performance and quality has
been achieved. The craft have been built to Lloyds
Register Special Survey and certain
(Navy)
standards. These craft, working in pairs, can operate for
a two-year period between refits and operate for
periods of ten months without base support. Excellent
sea-keeping qualities to provide a stable working
platform for the hydrographic work have been incorporated in their design.
to
MOD
The propulsion machinery arrangement
is such that
efficiency is achieved under all conditions
of operation, and the controls have been designed for
maximum
simplicity of operation, reducing
to a minimum.
watchkeeping duties
The vessel has a maximum speed of 15 knots and
running on one engine per shaft has a range of
4500 miles at 1 1 1 knots.
when
In
view of the requirement
for long operations with-
out base support, the standard of accommodation and
amenities is very high and all living spaces and certain
working spaces are fully airconditioned to allow
operation in extremes of temperature from Arctic cold
to equatorial heat. The vessels are the most advanced
of their type, being fitted with the most modern
surveying equipment and survey boats for special
inshore work.
IQWiK DECK.
Dimensions
Length overall
57-7m
(189ft 6in)
Length between perpendiculars
Breadth moulded
51
-4m
(168ft 6in)
11
4m
Depth moulded
60m
(19ft 9in)
Maximum
3-8m
(12ft 6in)
draft
(37ft 6in)
*Sa
BROOKE MARINE LIMITED
<®>
Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Telephone: Lowestoft 5221
Cables: Brookcraft Lowestoft
Telex:
97145
1968
85
Section 2: Support vessels
The
MRS
(maintenance and repair ship) Zeltin
A
maintenance and
repair ship of
2400 tons displacement has been
some
speci-
designed to meet the requirements
Libyan Navy for a mobile naval
base. The Zeltin was completed in 1968
at
the Woolston shipyard.
This ship
provides
a
complete
overhaul
and
maintenance capability for the fast patrol
boat squadron and for the corvette
Tobruk, training and recreational facilities
for the boats' crews and accommodation
ally
of the
•
"
i&.
*
for
jW«
86
35L,.
the
operational
staff.
She
is
fitted
with a dock for the fast patrol boats, and
carries ample stocks of fuel, water, ammunition and stores for squadron use
1
Section 2: Support vessels
Maintenance and repair ship
for corvettes
and patrol boats
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3
:•
31
i
43
3
:-
2
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:-
3
ZE
:
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:
2
:
2
2
-
-
y
9
—
-
:
1
2
3
4
Fore peak
Water ballast tanks
Fresh water tanks
5
Oil fuel tanks
Store rooms
6
7
8
Spare gear store
Refrigerated spaces and
Magazine
rooms
Engine room
Steering gear compartment
Cinema and lecture room
Radio and electrical
workshops
provision
9
10
1
12
13
14
15
Engine control room
Junior ratings' mess
Enclosed messes for chief
24
25
26
Ship's store
Riggers' store
Stern door lifting
27
28
29
machinery compartment
Capstan motor compartment
40mm Bofors guns
2-ton crane
30
Wardroom
31
Officers' cabins
32
33
34
35
36
Administration office
Sick bay
petty officers and petty
officers
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Laundry
Junior ratings' dining
Galley
Senior ratings' dining
hall
hall
Machine shop
Engineering workshop
Platers' and plumbers'
workshop
Engineers' store
Maintenance office
Woodwork shop
Emergency generator room
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
Pump control room
Travelling 3-ton gantry
Rails for gantry
Dock
Wheelhouse
Operations room
Wireless office
Commodore's
suite
Captain's suite
Commodore's operations
1036m
(34ft)
room
motor launch
9-ton derrick
Inflatable
dinghy
VOSPER THORNYCROFT
Shipbuilding Division
Vosper House, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, England
Telephone: Cosham 79481
Telex: 86115
1966
1969
87
Section 2: Support vessels
The 17
m
(56 ft) patrol boat
in)
Length overall 17-37 m (57 ft
Length on waterline 1 5 84 m (52 ft
Beam 503 m (16 ft 6 in)
Draft
1
The 10
33
m
(4
ft 4.1
in)
in)
m
(34 ft) personnel launch
in)
Length overall 10 38 m (34 ft
in)
Length on waterline 9 45 m (31 ft
Beam 303 m (10 ft in)
Draft
92
Twin-
or
m
(3
ft
in)
single-screw
machinery
available
10m (34 ft) open work boat
in)
Length overall 1038 m (34 ft
in)
Length on waterline 945 m (31 ft
Beam 303 m (10 ft in)
in)
Draft 0-92 m (3 ft
The
88
IS
Section 2: Support vessels
Launches and boats
Nelson craft with glass-reinforced plastics hulls
The well-known boat building company Keith Nelson
& Co Ltd of Bembridge in the Isle of Wight, England,
has joined the Vosper Thornycroft Group and transferred its headquarters to Portsmouth. In so doing it has
extended the range of craft that the Group can offer to
include a number of extremely sophisticated boats of
(34-60 ft)
the most up-to-date design in the 10-1 8
range.
Theoretical study and long practical experience in
all weather conditions have produced the standard
Nelson hulls of various carefully chosen sizes. They
are of round bilge form and constructed in glassreinforced plastics (GRP) to give both high performance and good seakeeping. The structure is of exceptional strength, with built-in tanks and watertight subdivision. GRP has the considerable additional advantages that it is not liable to rot or corrode or suffer
m
The 183
m
The
The 12
13 7
m
damage
can be quickly and
Routine maintenance of the hull is reduced to a minimum.
The 183 m (60 ft) hull has been developed from
the 17 m (56 ft) boat for use as a patrol craft, with or
without a light armament. These boats are suitable for
such duties as coastal patrol, anti-smuggling or air-sea
rescue in open waters.
The Keith Nelson 12 m (40 ft) hull, which has been
used extensively for patrol boats, pilot boats, personnel
launches, etc, over the last five years, has now been
redesigned to be 13 7 m (45 ft) in length with a corresponding increase of about 03 m (1 ft) in beam.
The length
103m
(34ft)
was
selected as the
smallest twin-engined boat that can carry a dozen
passengers or a ton of stores at a speed of about 20
knots
in
of
an open anchorage
m
(34
ft)
in
any reasonable weather.
personnel launch
-
The 10
(45 ft) patrol craft
m
(34 ft)
work boat
m
(40 ft) patrol launch
Length overall 12-52 m (41 ft 2 in)
Length on waterline 1 1 68 m (38 ft 4
Beam
borers and that structural
easily repaired.
The 10
(60 ft) patrol craft
,-
damage from marine
3 61
Draft 0-99
m (11 ft
m (3 ft 3
10
in)
in)
in)
VOSPER THORNYCROFT
Shipbuilding Division
Vosper House, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, England
Telephone: Cosham 79481
Telex: 86115
<8>
1966
1969
89
Section 2: Support vessels
and rescue
Patrol
in
glassfibre-reinforced plastics
Two
examples
tough boats built in
Standard hull lengths
Built by
to 2590 m (85 ft).
of a range of fast,
glassfibre-reinforced
plastics.
from 7-62 m (25 ft)
Halmatic Limited in their quality-controlled factory to
rise
12
2m
(40
ft)
command and
A
round-bilged, semi-planing hull with proved ssakeeping qualities. Over
70 boats of this type have been produced and many are now in service with
navies and pilotage authorities all over the world The latest version has an allglassfibre-reinforced plastics hull, deck and superstructure built to Lloyd's
requirements.
9-5
m
(64
ft)
Length, overall: 1 2 28 m (40 ft 4 in)
Length, waterline: 1 1 -68 m (38 ft 4 in)
Beam, moulded: 3 35 m (1 1 ft)
Draught:
99 m (3 ft 3 in)
Displacement: 9200 kg (20 000 lb)
Fuel capacity: 1450 litres (218 gal)
Range, cruising: 725 km (390 nm)
Engines: 2 Cummins V8 185. 175 bhp
Speed: maximum 20 knots cruising 18 knots.
Designers: TT Boat Designs
air/sea rescue craft
Specification
A
fast hard-chined hull in glassfibre-reinforced plastics, developed overthe years
from a range of well-proved motor torpedo boats A very seaworthy and stable
hull which can be used as a patrol vessel, fast passenger carrier or fishery protection vessel, as well as for many other purposes.
HALMATIC LIMITED
Havant, Hampshire,
Telephone: Havant 61 61
90
Lloyd's specifications, these craft are supplied to navies,
public authorities and commercial firms throughout the
world.
control vessel
Specification
1
craft
P09 1JR, England
Length, overall: 1 9 56 m (64 ft 2 in)
Length, waterline: 1 7-90 m (58 ft 9 in)
Beam, moulded: 4 98 m (1 6 ft 4 in)
Draught: 1 -45 m (4 ft 9 in)
Displacement: 31 700 kg (70 000 lb)
Fuel capacity: 6280 litres (1 380 gal)
Range, cruising: 1000 km (550 nm)
Engines: 2 Rolls-Royce DV8. 71 5 bhp
Speed: maximum 26 knots, cruising 22 knots
Designer: J B Hargrave
Section 3
Underwater
vessels,
weapons
and
equipment
91
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
weapons and equipment
As can be seen from the illustrations on this page, the
Type B is a vehicle in which the divers are exposed.
It is intended for much the same purpose as the A2;
the performance figures and technical details are given
in the specification below.
Marex can supply instructors to give comprehensive
courses on their submersible vehicles
any part of the
world. The installation of a diving unit can be carried
out, together with the supply of diving equipment.
Marex also offers a replacement parts service. Experienced consultants are available to advise on any
operational and maintenance problems.
in
Specification
Dimensions:
Speed indicator, needle indication: knots
Echo sounder, forward/downward: metres
Clock (running time): digital, reset: hours/mm/sec
Length, transportation: 5 9 m (18 ft)
Length, operational: 5-1 m (1 6 ft 9 in)
Maximum diameter: 508 m (1 ft 8 in)
Overall width: 1 -377 m (4 ft 6 in)
Overall height: 084 m (2 ft 9 in)
Maximum operating depth: 60 m (200 ft)
Instrumentation:
Main body:
Ammeter: current taken from
Clock
(total time, digital, reset:
005 m' (1 J ft")
Weight: basic weight 1 70 kg (380 lb) weight including batteries 270 kg (600
Speed: cruise speed 3 knots (5-5 km/h); max speed 5 knots (9-2 km/h)
Endurance:
at 2 knots (37 km/h) 1 5 hours
at 3 knots (5-5 km/h) 8 hours
at 4 knots (7-4 km/h) 5 hours
at 5 knots (9 2 km/h) 3 hours
.
amperes battery state indicator (2
degrees forward and reverse
battery,
volts, propeller pitch indicator:
off):
Console:
Depth gauge, needle indication -0 to 80 m
Compass, vertical display, degrees
Log, digital display, reset: 1/100 nautical miles
OPERATIONAL LENGTH
/
18ft
(5-9
m)
TRANSPORTATION LENGTH
DIVER
TRANSPORT
VEHICLE
General Arrangement
92
hours/min/sec
Power supply: normal operations silver/zinc batteries 600 Ah: restricted operation
300 Ah
Carrying capacity: compartment for neutrally buoyant equipment, £pprox
TYPE
B
lb)
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
weapons and equipment
Diver transport vehicles
Marex Type A2 and B
The A2 diver transport vehicle is of a new design
especially for military survey and surveillance, attack
swimming and carrying divers to strategic areas. A
variable-speed dc motor through a high-efficiency gearbox and a large low-speed propeller gives the A2 very
good endurance which is necessary from the safety
aspect and to provide the necessary range for the
vehicle.
A
which protects divers from
large plexiglass screen
dynamic flow pressure ensures unobstructed vision in
all directions but astern. The controls are straightforward
and consist of an aircraft-type steering column which
in turn operates rear-mounted stabilising fins to give
depth and directional control. All the necessary levers
for controlling the buoyancy, trim and speed of the
vehicle
situated
are
within
easy reach of the
pilot
The maximum operating depth is limited to 80
metres (250 ft). The physiology of the diver becomes a
more important factor beyond this depth. The depth
capability can be increased for specialist operations.
The instruments of the A2 have been specially selected
to provide maximum operational efficiency and are
situated on the pilot diver's console, apart from the
air/mixture and life support instrumentation which are
Ample
to be found on the No 2 diver's console.
storage capacity is provided by twin lockers in the upper
mid section of the vehicle. Handling is made easy by a
The
single lifting eye positioned in the upper hull.
vehicle is balanced about this point, which enables it
to be positioned manually once lifted by a crane;
it can
be secured to the transportation unit by quickrelease clamps incorporated in the skids.
diver.
Specification
Dimensions:
Length 4-90
Height 1-42
1-87
Beam
m
m
m
(16
(4-6
1
Depth gauge: 0-8C m
Compass: degrees
Log, digital, reset: 1/100
ft)
ft)
Maximum operating depth: 80 m (250 ft)
Operational weight: 2500 kg (2 5 tons)
Speed: maximum 7 knots (1 3 km/h) cruise 5 knots (9-2 km/h)
Carrying capacity: twin storage lockers, total volume 03 m J total weight 200 kg
Instrumentation:
Pilot's console:
Ammeter: current taken from battery
Trim indicators: degrees nose up/down
Motor rev/min indicator
Voltmeter: volts
:
;
nautical mile
Speed: analogue
Echo sounder forward/downward: metres
(6-1 ft)
No 2 diver's console:
Clock, running time, total time: digital reset
Motor temperature monitor: degrees C
Ampere hour meter: power contents of battery
Diving air/mixture contents indicator: bar
Life support: storage volume 42-5 m 3 (1 500 ft 3 )
Power supply: voltage 48 V dc: batteries: lead-acid type; capacity:
Endurance: 6 hours at cruise 5|knots"(9-2 km/h)
4 hours at max 7 knots (13 km/h)
30kWh
MARINE EXPLORATION LIMITED
Marex House, High
Telephone:
Cowes 4731
Street,
Cowes,
Isle of
Cables: Marex
Wight, England
Cowes
Telex:
86262
93
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
weapons and equipment
Vickers- Pisces can be
naval roles, including:
/
I
Location and recovery
equipment
used
of
•9
torpedoes and
Positioning and servicing sonar beacons
and other instrumentation
K
R
Acting as sonar target or sound emitter
Underwater maintenance and
v^
-
Power source
1
Marine survey and sampling
^
5
"
v-
94
1
2 tons and provides compensation
repair
for tools or divers
£
The handling gear on Vickers Venturer will lift over
and submersible motions in rough seas
several
Inspection of wrecks
h?
for ship
in
weapons and equipment
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
Submersibles
for
underwater naval work
Vickers Pisces submersibles
Vickers- Pisces is a
depth capability of
The
two-man work submersible with
1000 metres.
a
is
equipped with sonar, closed-circuit
search and navigation equipment, and
manipulators. Vickers- Pisces is normally operated from
a surface support ship, the oceanographic research
vessel Vickers Venturer, which carries a submersible
location system SPATE (Submersible Position and
Tracking Equipment).
One of Vickers- Pisces' main tasks to date has been
craft
television,
torpedo search and recovery, and several weapons
have been recovered from various depths down to
Other naval applications include
730 m (2400 ft).
location of sunken objects, assistance with salvage,
hydrography, and laying and recovery of instruments.
The submersible can be operated in poor weather
and seas up to sea state 4, using a specially developed
handling gear fitted to the stern of Vickers Venturer.
If necessary, Vickers-Pisces can be air-freighted to site
and operated from other ships or shore installations.
SURFACE RADIO ANTENNAF
TRANSIT
SONAR
RECORDER
UNDERWATE
EPHONE
TRIM SPHERE
BALLAST
TANK
SONAR
AIR PURIFICATION UNIT
CONTROL CONSOLE
VIEWING PORT
TORPEDO RECOVE RY ARM
Specification
Displacement: 1 1 300 kg (25 000
Length: 5-9 m (19 ft 4in)
Breadth: 30 m (9 ft 10
Draft: 2-3 m (7 ft 6 in)
lb)
Additional Continental Shelf lift capability using
Total: 1130 kg (2500 1b)
air
system: 450 kg
(1
000
lb)
in)
Overall height: 31 m (10 ft 4 in)
Maximum diving depth: 1000 m
Power source: 40 kWh.
(3000
lead acid oil-filled battery
Propulsion motors: 2
3 hp
Endurance: 4 hours at 2 knots: 1 5 hours at
Illumination: 2
100W.QI lamps
ft)
Payload
Personnel: 180 kg (400 lb)
Extra instrumentation: 225 kg (500 lb)
Additional oil ballast payload: 270 kg (600 lb)
Certification:
American Bureau
J
knot; 72 hours
life
support
of Shipping
mm
Manipulators: Torpedo grabs, 324
General-purpose PHA manipulator
and 533
mm
(12;
in
and 21
in)
claws
VICKERS SHIPBUILDING GROUP
Barrow Shipbuilding Works
PO Box 6, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Barrow-in-Furness 20351
Telex: 6571
Cables: Vicarmsea Barrow-in-Furness
viCKers
95
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
weapons and equipment
Oberon
diesel-electric patrol
The Oberon
submarine
most successful and advanced
submarines in the world. Together
with the Porpoise class, from which it evolved, the
'0' Class is the mainstay of the Royal Navy's patrol
submarine fleet and is in service with, or on order for,
is
one
of the
diesel-electric patrol
four other navies.
Particularly suited to anti-submarine and surveillance
operations off enemy bases, the Oberon is fitted with
several types of sonar device.
The submarine is
Nearly thirty 'O' and
'P'
in service and has proved
duties
The design has been continually developed by the
British Ministry of Defence and proved during 12 years
of service. The Oberon and its ship systems are highly
reliable and no serious accidents have occurred in over
30 000 days running at sea. Simplicity of operation
and maintenance contribute to this safety record, as
well as ensuring that operational availability remains
high and in-service support is kept to a minimum.
probably the quietest type
highly successful
Class submarines have entered service since Vickers built the
first
in patrol
of class in
1
958
Specification
Dimensions
Length
overall:
km (14 000 miles)
Diving depth: greater than 1 50 m (500
Range: over 22 500
90
m
(295
ft
3
in)
breadth, external: 808 m (26
Inside hull dia: 5-41 m (17 ft 9 in)
Height to top of bridge fin: 1308 m (42
Maximum
ft
6
ft)
in)
Complement
ft
Seven
11 in)
officers
and 55 men
Submerged displacement: 2418 tons
Weapon systems
Main machinery
Diesel-electric propulsion, main generating diesel engines:
diesel engines each developing 1840 bhp max
two 16 Hz ASR-1
Torpedoes: 6 tubes forward: 2 tubes aft
Torpedo control system: TCSS 7/9
Passive/active sonar and intercept sonar
Echo sounders, bathythermographs, etc
Performance
Speed: over 16 knots submerged, over 14 knots surfaced
VICKERS SHIPBUILDING GROUP
Barrow Shipbuilding Works
PO Box 6, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Barrow-in-Furness 20351
Telex: 6571
96
Cables: Vicarmsea Barrow-in-Furness
viewers
.
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
weapons and equipment
Submarine weapons
Missile systems, fire-control
systems and torpedoes
new weapons systems
are being developed by Vickers to meet the needs of navies for inexpensive and
armaments to fulfil specific tasks. These weapons systems are being designed initially to exploit
the potential of the Oberon Class submarine, but can also be adapted to suit other types of submarines. The
Several
easily fitted
systems can be
fitted
independently, or together to form an integrated
weapons
fit.
Submarine-Launched Air-Missile System (SLAM)
SLAM
is
designed to give submarines
capability, enabling
patrol
&
to carry out
a surface attack
more
effectively
The system carries six Short
Harland Blowpipe missiles in a launcher
and policing
Brothers
them
roles.
housed
in
SLAM
the submarine
fin.
currently undergoing prototype trials
development by Vickers, and should be ready
is
demonstration
at
sea
in
1
and
for
971
Tactical Information Organisation System (TIOS)
The system, which is being developed by Vickers in
TIOS is an integrated fire-control system, based largely
conjunction with Ferranti and Gresham Lion Elecon existing hardware. It is designed to provide reliable
tronics, should be ready for demonstration at sea
torpedo control tactical situation display, and analysis
during 1971. TIOS is compatible with other systems
of target bearing information at a low overall cost.
Later versions of TIOS will include missile control
on the Oberon submarines, and can be retrofitted.
capability, such as SLAM, and navigation aids.
Improved
Mk
20 torpedo
To meet the need for an inexpensive torpedo compatible with modern control systems and available to
an anti-submarine torpedo of proven reliability, and
the modified version will provide a very cost-effective
overseas navies, Vickers has designed a
modification for the Mk 20 torpedo.
The
alternative to existing torpedoes.
Successive Oberons incorporate
yet
cable-set
Mk
20
is
many design improvements. The
ships on order for Brazil and Chile will be
among
the most advanced
produced
VICKERS SHIPBUILDING GROUP
Barrow Shipbuilding Works
PO Box 6, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Barrow-in-Furness 20351
Telex: 6571
Cables: Vicarmsea Barrow-in-Furness
viCKers
97
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
weapons and equipment
Underwater weapons
and tracking ranges
Torpedoes
The company
is the pre-eminent underwater weapon
development organisation in the UK. Its
capability stems from an unbroken record of 25 years'
collaboration with the British Government in the
development of guidance systems for acoustic homing
torpedoes. The homing system electronic packages for
every British tcrpedo in service or under development
have been designed and produced by this company.
The company has been awarded a large contract by
systems
the British Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment for the completion of the development of an
entire submarine torpedo and associated equipment
the first time in Britain that such a wide-ranging res-
been placed with industry. Forwardlooking studies of potential successors to current
designs are also in progress. The company has also
been appointed the main contractor for the study of a
new British lightweight torpedo for air-launching.
ponsibility has
Underwater tracking ranges
Three types of tracking range are produced by
Marconi Space and Defence Systems Limited. They are:
1. Sea-going 3D underwater tracking range, which
can simultaneously track three separate targets and
plot trajectories in real time to an accuracy of a few
yards. Suitable for applications which require shallow
and deep-water operation of the tracking range.
2. Portable
underwater tracking range (targetcentred 3D tracker), designed for fleet use in submarines, which provides a numeric 3D record of
torpedoes fired by or against a submarine. Long-range
tracking with high-definition mode in final attack phase.
3. Fixed tracking range, which can be used as a
short-range, shallow-water, high-definition system or a
long-range deep-water multi-target system.
Signals
from sea bed or surface buoyed arrays are transmitted
shore installation via cable or radio data links.
these tracking systems require 'active' targets. A
standard range of synchronised acoustic transmitters,
from 12 75 in to 21 in diameter have been developed
for this purpose. These contain low-drift digital timing
sources with a stability of better than 5 parts in 100
million. They are fitted into the target hull and do not
materially affect the dynamic characteristics of the
target.
They can also be supplied as part of a more
comprehensive practice head to replace the warhead.
For simple underwater location,
the company
markets an acoustic transmitter which can operate
continuously for three weeks, at depths up to 365 m
It can be used with existing sonar receivers,
(1 200 ft).
although a portable directional receiver is available.
to
a
All
synchronised acoustic transmitter (SAT) fitted in the weapon practice head. In addition, a
synchronising
used
purposes is required in the submarine or aircraft firing the weapon. The SAT fitted in the torpedo
is one of a standard range of devices developed for this purpose, fully compatible with both British and United States tracking
installations and available for 1 2 +in or 21 in torpedoes, and in most cases suitable for environmental conditions appropriate to
airborne or rocket launch
The torpedo
installation consists of a
small unit
for
A GEC-Marconi
Electronics
Company
MARCONI SPACE AND DEFENCE SYSTEMS LTD
Headquarters
The Grove, Warren Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01 -954 2311
98
Cables: Ele :'romcs St«nmore
Telex:
22616
,
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
weapons and equipment
Depth presetting system
torpedoes
for
AUW presetter Mk
The purpose
1
of the presetter
is
to pre-select (or preset)
the initial search depth (ISD) and floor depth (FD)
settings of torpedoes. There are six possible settings
of ISD and five settings of FD.
The presetter forms one half of an ac Wheatstone
bridge (the other half being within the weapon).
Selection of a new depth setting unbalances the
bridge, the detector senses the unbalance and operates
which delivers, via the 'set' switch, power to a
Ledex stepping switch in the torpedo. Operation of the
'set' switch causes the Ledex switch to step round until
the new depth is selected and the bridge re-balanced.
The above circuit is duplicated for the two depth
a relay
settings
needed.
produced by an
about 1 kHz.
The detectors
The ac supply
astable
are
to the bridges is
multivibrator operating at
transistorised
and transformer-
coupled to the bridges.
Despite the compact size and light weight of all
units, the system can handle several torpedoes.
Correct operation is indicated by lamps and the
selected switch positions are also illuminated to give
immediate and constant visual indication of all settings.
The system is arranged to fail safe. An interlock is
incorporated to prevent operator error.
Locations for connectors are provided at the top,
bottom and rear of the presetter to enable it to be
mounted
in
any convenient
situation.
presetter
Mk
for
1
presetting the running
depth of torpedoes
The equipment
equally suitable for use on ships and on aircraft.
Although designed for operation at 28 V dc nominal,
the presetter has a wide voltage tolerance and operates
is
from 22 V to 30 V dc.
The system is suitable for use with Mod
correctly
Mk 44
AUW
The Plessey
and
Mod
1
Specification
Depth setting range: Range of depth settings available
70 C
Operational temperature range: -25 C to
Operational ceiling: 9100 m (30 000 ft)
Environmental conditions: Tested to the following specifications:
Acceleration: Av.P.24, Chapter 104, Category 5 of table 4
Vibration: Av.P.24, Chapter 105, for rotorcraft. Fig. 5
Crash landing: Av.P.24, Chapter 104, Clause 4, Applied acceleration 25g
torpedoes.
Climatic:
Drop
DTD. 1085B
tests: K.114, Part 6.1
and K114, Part 5.2
Salt corrosion: K.114, Part 5.14
Contamination: To the method of
Dimensions: 178
Weight: 2-2 kg (4 J
127
152
DEF 133
mm
(7
6 in)
5
lb)
Power supply Nominal 28 V
:
The
unit will not
dc negative earth Voltage limits 22 V to 30 V dc.
be damaged by short-term transients not exceeding 60 V
(positive) or 100 V (negative)
Current consumption: Mean
current 0-5
A
Peak current 5
A
(approx.)
THE PLESSEY COMPANY LIMITED
Electronics
llford,
Group
Essex, England
Telephone: 01-478 3040
'WwVVirWVj
Telex;
23166
99
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
weapons and equipment
The transfer-under-pressure system, when
a Type 1 and Type 4 chamber are interconnected,
enables
patient
being
a
the smaller chamber to be transferred
the larger chamber where
to
medical assistance can be given in a more
spacious environment. On completion the
two chambers can be separated and the
smaller released for immediate further use
treated
in
The Type 1 chamber is extensively used
where teams of divers are operating.
Seven men can be held in the main compartment and a further three men in the
The chamber incorporates a
air lock.
telephone system and individual oxygen
connections
The Type 4 chamber
is
readily transport-
both compact
and of advanced design and capabie of
supporting deep-water diving operations
able by land, sea or
100
air.
It is
The low weight and compact dimensions
of the Type 5 chamber allow maximum
ease in handling. It has been designed for
diving work in relatively shallow waters
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
weapons and equipment
Compression chambers
for divers
The role played by the professional diver in underwater operations, both military and civil, has become
increasingly important in recent years both in defence
and in projects involving marine surveys, repairs and
demolitions. The proficient amateur diver, participating
in a novel but increasingly popular sport, is extending
his dives to greater, but more hazardous depths.
Diving operations frequently entail working at considerable depths, and the staging procedure of a slow
ascent to the surface which is necessary to allow the
become adjusted
gradually to pressure changes
without suffering decompression sickness, has imposed severe limitations on the time which can be
allocated to the actual work beneath the surface.
The use of a chamber permits a more rapid ascent
followed by a surface decompression completed
relatively free of the hazards associated with the
staging procedure previously employed. This has the
diver to
Type
1
— Ten-man two-compartment compression chamber
connection and a telephone system is incorporated in each compartment.
Medical supplies and food can be passed by means of a small hand air lock.
The control panel, fitted with the necessary supply vent and bleeding valves,
pressure gauges and telephone, is shaped around the shell of the chamber and
bracketed to it.
Length overall: 3-47m (1 1ft 4 Jin)
201m (6ft 7in)
-91 m (6ft 3{in)
overall:
overall:
Height
1
Inside diameter:
1
-54m
(5ft OJin)
Normal working pressure: 7-0kg/cm 2
circuit tested to:
(1
to be readily carried out.
Intensive development and rigorous testing have
resulted in the establishment of a range of compression
chambers backed by auxiliary equipment such as air
cylinders and pump.
The models listed below are manufactured in corrosion-resistant aluminium to the highest standards
and cover a wide range of operational conditions.
Type 4 One-man compression chamber
Many diving operations are carried out in remote
areas where permanent recompression equipment is not available and where the transport of such
equipment would not be practicable.
This model meets the demand for a compact chamber readily transportable by
land, air or sea for locations where surface equipment is required both to support
diving operations and as a safety measure to meet decompression sickness
emergencies.
A
is mounted on the side of the chamber on which are grouped
gauges and controls along with a retractable speaker/microphone unit to
maintain communication with the diver during the compression cycle.
This chamber is an advanced unit offering the safety, quality and operational
efficiency necessary to military diving and to specialised deep-water engineering
control panel
all
problems.
Length overall,
Length overall,
Height speaker
Height speaker
door closed: 2-44m (8ft)
door open: 3-1 5m (10ft 4in)
unit closed:
unit open:
1
1 -14m (3ft 9in)
-37m (4ft 6in)
Width door closed: 1 09m (3ft 7in)
Width door swung fully open: 2-1 1 m
Length, main chamber: 1 -80m (5ft 1 1 in)
Length, air lock: 1 07m (3ft 6in)
Diameter, access door: 0-60m (1ft 11 Jin)
Weight: 1565kg (34501b)
Volume (approx): 5-4m 3 (190ft 3 )
Hydraulic test pressure: 10-5kg/cm- (150lb/in 2 )
Air rest pressure:70kg/cm- ( 1 00lb/in 2 )
Maximum permissible drop in 24 hours: 10%
Oxygen
time with the confidence that his normal
penalty of stoppage time can be completed in the
Furthermore the
relative comfort of a chamber.
chamber provides a facility for the therapeutic treatment should a diver develop a 'bend' after surfacing and
enables training and pressure-conditioning programmes
his diving
—
This model was designed to meet the extensive requirements for the recompression and subsequent decompresssing of teams of divers, whether on seaborne or shore-based operations or in training, and for therapeutic treatment
and research.
The main compartment is entered through a single air lock to which a quickaction pressuretight door is fitted at each end, permitting one man to enter at a
time. Seven men can bs comfortably held in the main compartment with ample
space for a further three men in the air lock. Each man has an individual oxygen
Width
benefit of considerably increasing the potential of the
diver as an underwater technician in that he can remain
at work beneath the surface for a longer proportion of
(6ft
1 1
in)
0-76m (2ft 6in)
2-13m (7ft)
0-88m 3 (31ft 3 )
Internal diameter:
Internal length:
Cubic capacity:
Weight: 263kg (580lb)
Hydraulic test pressure: 10-5kg/cm 2 (150lb/in 2 )
Working pressure, max: 7.0kg/cm 2 (1 00lb/in 2 )
00lb/in-)
Type
316-4kg/cm 2 (4500lb/in 2 )
6
— One-man compression chamber
This model
is
Type 4 but
by helicopter.
similar in every respect to the
adapted feet to
facilitate transport
is
equipped with specially
Transfer-underpressure system
1 two-compartment chamber and Types 4 and 6 one-man chambers
can be modified to provide an interconnection facility with both chambers at
pressure, thereby permitting a transfer under pressure from the smaller chamber
The Type
Type
When
5
— One-man compression chamber
diving operations are to be confined to relatively shallow waters the
demands on a compression chamber are less exacting.
The Type 5 has been developed as a lightweight unit to support operations
where the advanced features of the Type 4 are not required. The working pressure
capability is lower and the depth pressure gauge, vent valve, relief valve and
through connection for oxygen breathing apparatus are mounted on the door
inside the handling ring. An air lock can also be fitted if required.
The low weight of this chamber permits maximum ease in handling.
Length overall: 224m (7ft 4in)
ength internal: 2-1 3m (7ft)
Diameter internal: 0-56m (1ft 10in)
Height:
0-79m
(2ft 7in)
air lock: 0-81 m (2ft 8in)
Hydraulic test pressure: 8-4kg/cm 2 (120lb/in 2 )
Working pressure maximum: 5-6kg/cm 2 (80lb/in 2 )
Weight: 113kg (250lb)
Extra: glassfibre stretcher with vinyl-covered mattress: 1 3kg (28lb)
Hand air lock: 1 1 -4cm (4Jin) dia; 13cm (51in) long; 5kg (121b)
Width with hand
CAMMELL LAIRD (ANGLESEY)
to the larger.
This enables patients, forced by circumstances to commence therapeutic
treatment in the relatively confined space of a one-man chamber, to complete
the decompression schedule in a more spacious environment where medical
assistance can be given.
The T-U-P two-compartment chamber embodies an access door at the end
opposite to the air-lock entry, an external sealing ring and a steel clamping ring
with intermittent dogs, actuated by means of a handwheel. The weight is
1746kg (38501b).
The T-U-P one-man chamber has an adaptor ring and a door with removable
external hinge, increasing the weight to 338kg (7451b). The chamber is supported on an aligning trolley, engaged with the larger chamber and the pressure
in both chambers and in the intervening space is equalised.
The large chamber door is then opened, a substitute hinge coupled to the oneman chamber door and, on opening it, the stretcher and patient withdrawn
from the smaller chamber. If the patient's condition permits he can be seated in
the larger chamber and, after reversing the above procedure, the two chambers
can be separated and the smaller released for further use.
LIMITED
Beaumaris, Anglesey, North Wales
Telephone: Beaumaris 431
Cables: Searoads Beaumaris
Telex:
61295
101
Section 3: Underwater vessels, weapons and equipment
Swimmer's
SABA
The
air
breathing apparatus (SABA)
twin-cylinder open-circuit Admiralty breathing set manufactured in
corrosion-resistant non-magnetic light alloy and stainless steel. The cylinder capacity is
2800 litres free gas at a maximum working pressure of 170 kgf/cm'2 (2400 lbf/in 2 ).
The apparatus (shown at the left) is highly efficient for harbour maintenance purposes
and for searching the underwater section of ships. It can be used in comfort and safety
by clearance divers down to 51 m (180 ft) depth.
The complete SABA consists of cradle and weight boxes, front weight pocket and belt,
main and reserve air cylinders with associated valves, and a single-stage high flowreducing valve, feeding the rear-mounted demand valve, face mask and breathing tube
assembly.
is
a
Surface demand diving equipment (SDDE)
SDDE is a light alloy mobile breathing set suitable for
The
of 51
m
(180
divers
down
to a
maximum
ft).
The diver's equipment, which is worn with the underwater swimming dress and
associated items, comprises a standard damage control breathing apparatus modified
to carry divers weights in the front pocket and fittings for flexible supply hoses from the
surface. At the surface the supply hose is connected to a surface control panel supplied
with high-pressure air from the ship's main or portable air compressor (or from a storage
cylinder).
The panel contains arrangements for controlling air pressure to the diver
according to his depth and can support two divers for normal working; in an emergency
can accommodate a third diver.
The SDDE has twin cylinders, each charged to 21 kgf/cm 2 (3000 lbf/in 2 air pressure,
which automatically supply the diver should the surface supply fail. The breathing
apparatus is of the open-circuit type, the used air being exhausted into the surrounding
it
)
water.
The complete SDDE equipment consists of cradle and supporting frame, front weight
pocket, belt and swivel hose connection, main and reserve cylinders with associated
valves, and a single-stage high-flow-reducing valve feeding the demand valve, face
mask and breathing tube assembly.
Damage
The
DCBA
control breathing apparatus
(DCBA)
compressed-air breathing apparatus for use in
irrespirable atmospheres, flooded compartments and fire fighting. It is simple to operate
and can be used above or below water without modification or adjustment. Provision
is made to supply air to a second face mask on an extension harness, which can be
coupled to the set through a 1-8 m (6 ft) hose when rescuing a casualty, to provide a
supply of air at the earliest opportunity. The apparatus consists of two steel containers
having a working pressure of 254 kgf/cm 2 (3600 lbf/in 2 ) and a free gas capacity of
1200 litres; at normal air pressure the endurance is approximately 40 minutes.
The control system consists of a normal single-stage reducing valve feeding air to the
demand valve. The face mask is coupled to the demand valve by flexible hoses. The set
has an equaliser valve for guidance on air consumption: one cylinder feeds the system
while the second is held in reserve for topping-up purposes.
is
a lightweight self-contained
Clearance diving breathing apparatus (CDBA)
y^M
This apparatus (shown below) is a semi-closed-circuit re-breathing set in which the
breathing bag contains a volume of oxygen-enriched mixture gas substantially equivalent
to the surrounding media and of that in the
user's lungs. The gas in the bag is under
constant replenishment at an actual controlled flow unaffected by back pressure
from an uncompensated reducing valve.
All gas, including by-pass gas, is finely
filtered. The equipment consists of an
integral harness and breathing bag, relief
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valve,
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gas
cylinders, a
.
tube and an emergency gas cylinder.
The trim is achieved by lead weights
loaded into a collapsible fabric container
rear harness.
Weights are
quickly releasable in all attitudes by manual
operation of the quick-release device.
The Mk 2 version of CDBA is on trial
with the British Ministry of Defence Diving
fixed to the
Establishment at the Royal Navy; NATO
approval can be expected when the trials
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light
9 kg (2 lb) charge of
soda-lime granules readily rechargeable,
a wide-vision face mask complete with
mouthpiece cock, a corrugated breathing
;<
JjLi-
twin
canister holding
are
complete
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
weapons and equipment
Breathing apparatus
High-pressure compressors and boosters
Diesel-driven compressor set
The set Type IC 1 1 2 is a standard product used throughout the Royal Navy for charging underwater breathing
sets and damage control apparatus. It is driven by an
Enfield VS1 diesel engine which is mounted with the
compressor on a sub-frame. Air is fed to a distribution
panel equipped with cleaning and drying apparatus to
ensure that clean, dry
air is available.
The distribution panel can be supplied with several
delivery pressures: 1 70 kgf/cm 2 (2400 lbf/in 2 ) for SABA,
210 kgf/cm 2 (3000 lbf/in 2 ) for SDDE and 254 kgf/cm-'
(3600
DCBA.
for
lbf/in-)
Alternatively this
parts
equipment can be divided
into
two
— namely an engine and compressor assembly on
own
panel which can be a
separate component with piping to the compressor.
A range of motor-driven machines are also built for
the Royal Navy with a variety of panels suitable for
charging breathing apparatus direct from a compressor
or from a storage system charged by a compressor.
its
base and
a distribution
Twin compressor
This new Dunlop
set
IC
476 twin
compressor
set
is
designed to combine high output with minimal weight
and size. Its high volumetric efficiency reduces the
running cost per unit volume of output to an unprecedentedly low level.
a 400 V, three-phase, 50 Hz electric
incorporates an oil and water trap and dehydrators set to customers' requirements together with
filter and pressure gauge.
The air delivered conforms
to NATO, British Ministry of Defence and Home
Office requirements for purity and dryness.
Powered by
motor,
it
Both compressor and motor are mounted on a frame
which is bolted down when static installation is required.
The output is 280 litres (10 ft 3 ) per minute nominal.
The weight of the unit is about 230 kg (500 lb).
Nitrogen boost system
Nitrogen gas
130 kgf/cm 2
normally obtained from suppliers at
lbf/in 2 ).
Boosting is therefore
charge receivers, such as inert gas
is
(1800
necessary to
accumulators, to 280 kgf/cm 2 (4000 lbf/in 2 ).
Dunlop booster sets are designed to transfer the
maximum amount of gas with minimum loss, by
feeding the compressor via a demand valve. This valve
allows full pressure to be drawn from the supply bottle
into the compressor at the beginning of the compression
cycle.
Full output continues to be obtained until the
pressure in the supply bottles falls to 35 kgf/cm 2
(50 lbf/in 2 ).
No gas is lost during the compression cycle because
the crankcase of the compressor is sealed and the
breathing or piston losses are piped back into the firststage inlet. Wastage is thus practically nil.
Dunlop nitrogen boost sets are available powered by
a 400/440 V, three-phase electric motor.
THE DUNLOP COMPANY LIMITED
New
Products Division
Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4AA, England
Cables: Sound Coventry
Telephone: Coventry 88733
Telex:
31677
103
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
HMS
weapons and equipment
Onyx, an 0' Class submarine
One of the submarine cells
Onyx for main propulsion
104
fitted in
HMS
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
Main
weapons and equipment
batteries
submarine propulsion
for
Chloride, Exide and Kathanode lead-acid submarine
main 'propulsion batteries have been supplied to the
many
Royal Navy and
used
are also
in all
other navies since 1902. They
Royal Navy nuclear submarines.
Four battery types currently in service with navies
throughout the world are: the 6560; the 7420 (NATO
A); the 8100, which has an increased performance in
the same volume as the 7420; and the 10500 (NATOB).
Design features
batteries manufactured by Electric Power
Storage Limited have a number of important design
features which, under normal conditions of submarine
propulsion work, ensure a service life in the region of
five years.
These design features include:
(1) Plate groups specially designed for use in
submarine main batteries, with double separation
between the plates for durability, high performance and
Submarine
low open-circuit
(2)
loss
Lightweight glass fibre container
Electrical
and
cover
designed to
w ithstand
very severe shock test require-
ments
Lead-pl ated copper intercell connectors for
good electrical contact and mechanical strength
(4) Forced circulation of the electrolyte by cornpressed air to ensure mixing of the electrolyte, so
reducing charg ing time and increasing efficiency
(5) Copper water-cooling plates are fitted to the
terminals af ea ch cell, to remove heat and to enable
charging to be carried out without interruption.
(3)
performance
Duration of
discharge
Type
3
5
10
1
3
5
10
8100
1
3
5
10
10500
ampere-hours
1
3
5
10
cell
Final volts per
cell
average
Mean
volts
per cell
Wh
7138
10629
12267
14115
8080
12010
13870
15960
8632
13049
15147
17572
10750
16520
19530
22670
1-46
1-66
1*61
1
1-67
1-73
1-46
1
61
1
67
1-73
1-46
1-61
1-67
1-72
1-46
1-61
1-67
1-73
1
82
87
1
91
1-66
1-82
1-87
1-91
1-66
1
82
1-87
1
91
1-64
1-80
1-86
191
Weights
Dimensions (nominal)
Length of
Width of
Type
container
container
Height over
container
and cover
mm
mm
mm
6560
7420
8100
10500
443
449
449
548
341
1026
360
360
388
1081
1081
ELECTRIC
per
4300
5840
6560
7390
4870
6600
7420
8360
5200
7170
8100
9200
6560
9180
10500
11870
4300
1947
1312
739
4870
2200
1484
836
5200
2390
1620
920
6560
3060
2100
1187
1
7420
Output
in
A
hours
6560
Capacity
Rate of
discharge
1210
Height over
cell
terminals
mm
The average weight of a single cell filled with electrolyte but excluding
connectors and cooling plates is not more than:
Type 6560
450 kg
Type 7420
501 kg
Type 8100
519 kg
Type 10500
753 kg
intercell
1088 (with cooling plates)
1143(
)
1143(
)
1 268 (without cooling plates)
POWER STORAGE
LIMITED
A member
of The Chloride Electrical Storage
Group
Government Marketing Division
50 Grosvenor Gardens, London SVV1, England
Telephone: 01-730 7163
Cables: Chloridic
London SW1
Telex:
262038
105
S action 3:
Underwater vessels, weapons and equipment
Bathythermograph
Plessey-Sippican expendable type
The Plessey-Sippican XBT expendable bathythermograph permits accurate and continuous ocean temperature and ocean depth measurements to be made in any
sea state, at ship's speeds of up to 30 knots, without
slowing the ship or restricting its course in any way.
It is a simple, accurate and dependable system, easy to
operate and maintain, capable of providing a profile
to a depth of
The basis
460m
of
(1
this
500ft)
in less
system
shaped probe containing
spool of fine wire which
is
a
than 90sec.
small
ballistically
connected to a
dropped from a launcher
a thermistor
is
normally mounted at the stern of a ship. The wire of the
probe is dereeled as the probe drops vertically through
the water. The other end of the wire is wound on a
second spool mounted within the probe canister.
As the ship moves ahead this wire is also dereeled,
allowing the probe to fall free, completely unaffected by the ship's motion or the state of the sea.
The nose of the probe is weighted and the entire unit
spin-stabilised to ensure descent from the launcher at
the known rate.
Changes in resistanceof thethermistordueto temperature changes of water are transmitted by the trailing
wire to a recorder mounted on board ship.
106
Since the rate of descent of the probe is accurately
directly from the time scale of
the recorder. After the probe passes 460m (1500ft),
its wire is exhausted and it sinks to the ocean bottom.
This continuous temperature-depth profile is traced on
known, depth can be read
the recorder chart, giving far greater resolution and
durability at less cost than the trace normally recorded
on the smoked glass slide of the conventional bathythermograph.
This system, already in use in many
navies of the world, has similar applications in the commercial field, for example in the fishing industry and in
oceanographic research.
Specification
Depth range: 460m (1500ft)
Depth accuracy:
2%
Temperature range: -2 C to
35 C (28-96
Temperature accuracy:
2 C
36 F)
Rated ship speed: up to 30 knots
F)
(
Dimensions and weights
Recorder: 337
324
352mm
(13
1
12]
13 Jin)
Weight: 1 6 3kg (36lb)
Launcher
Breech and discharge tube:
1240mm (48m) long
Mounting stanchion: 1170mm (46m) long
Weight combined: 35kg (77lb)
Operating cost: the expendable probes cost about £stg10 each, depending on
quantity ordered
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
weapons and equipment
Mine-hunting system
cost-effective, quick, reliable
The Marine Systems Division of Plessey
is responsible
overseas sales of the outstandingly successful
The Division's
Royal Navy mine-hunting system.
responsibilities cover all aspects of procurement, inpreparation for acceptance and
stallation,
postacceptance support of the complete system. It also
includes, when necessary, consultation on all ship
construction aspects of installation.
Cost-effective minehunting demands speed, accuracy and a highly reliable mine destruction capability. Accuracy is of particular importance, because the
whole object of minehunting is to provide safe navigation channels with a minimum of delay. This can be
done either by finding and marking areas where no
mines have been laid, or by destroying the mines in a
carefully defined area.
To achieve the necessary very high standards of
navigational accuracy, the mine-hunting sonar is integrated into a specially designed command and navigation sub-system. Important elements of the system are
a pilotage radar, used to take range and bearings of
reference short-scope buoys, and a minefield plot-
for
ting table.
The other
essentials in a properly integrated mine-
hunting system are:
(a) a mine-destruction capability,
adequate communication facilities to maintain
continuous contact with other vessels in the force and
to provide control of the mine destroying team,
propulsion
and manoeuvring
(c) sophisticated
ability to enable the craft to navigate with precision at
low speed under coastal tide conditions.
(b)
Sonar operators
system
at the display units of the
THE PLESSEY COMPANY LIMITED
Electronics
llford,
Group
yi/VWW]
Essex, England
Telephone: 01-478 3040
Telex:
23166
mine-hunting sonar
^
1969
I07
Section 3: Underwater vessels,
weapons and equipment
Optic/electronic systems
Periscopes, distress buoys and
compass
test tables
Submarine periscopes
Submarine periscopes for small, medium and large
ocean-going submarines are produced by Barr &
Stroud Limited, and these incorporate the following
features in their basic design: optical antivibration, wire-heated top window with thermostatic
control, bearing transmission, true and relative bearing
special
and sextants.
Search periscopes have binocular viewing for
optimum viewing comfort under poor light conditions
or during long periods of watch-keeping; facilities for
high-quality motorised or polaroid camera photography
can be provided.
Attack periscopes have monocular viewing systems
allowing a smaller diameter tube upper end to be used,
thus minimising tube exposure above water.
Combined search/attack periscopes of 180 mm tube
diameter have been designed for smaller submarines
in which only one periscope can be fitted. These utilise
a special tube upper end of minimal size which can
have either a combined search/attack head or a smaller
diameter attack head. All periscopes provide rotation in
azimuth and variation of elevation
scales,
Right:
Submarine
periscope
Left:
tress
Submarine disbuoy
Indicator unit for submarine distress buoy
The submarine distress buoy is a self-contained equipment which is
released from a submarine in distress. A submarine normally carries two
of the buoys which are tethered to it by steel cables stowed on free-running
drums. The buoy consists of an indicator unit (1) sealed in a pressure
vessel (2), a whip antenna (3) and a flotation unit (4). The indicator unit
transmits a preset code sequence on HF and UHF international naval
distress frequencies, at the same time flashing a high-power lamp (5).
The equipment is completely transistorised and its comparatively low
current consumption results in an endurance of at least 72 hours from a
mercury cell type battery pack.
Essex, England
Cables: Marinst llford
Telex:
896401
1967
1968
115
Section 4: Surface sensors, control systems and
Above: Vospsr
Mk
weapons
5
fast destroyer IIS
Plessey surveillance
radar AWS-1 and integrated IFF (Mk10)
system (picture courtesy of Vosper Thorny-
Saam
croft
is
fitted
with
Group)
A
Plessey three-man tactical display for
systems. A fully automated digital
display with a 55 cm
(22 in) directviewing horizontal labelled radar picture
ADA
backed
by
a
full
alpha-numeric
tote
The display operates in conjunction with 30 cm (1 2 in) digital display
consoles to provide comprehensive and
display.
display systems for destroyers
and frigates. Full accessibility for maintenance is ensured by hinged table-top
and tilting viewing unit, as shown at the
versatile
left
126
Section 4: Surface sensors, control systems and
weapons
Naval radar systems
and
satellite
communication systems
Plessey AWS series of naval radars
The Plessey AWS series of surveillance and early
warning radars are high-performance S-band radars
intended for service in destroyers, frigates and corvettes.
They fulfil the following operational roles: air warning,
aircraft control, surface warning, navigation and air
and surface target indication.
The AWS-1 employs two transmitter-receivers,
operating in frequency diversity through a single,
lightweight aerial. It can also be supplied with a single
transmitter- receiver.
Coastal radar applications
A
land-based variant of the Plessey
AWS-1
has been
currently being
supplied for coastal surveillance and is
installed by the Royal Navy for helicopter
purposes.
control
systems and is currently supplying equipment for
systems to the Royal Navy for the Type 82 destroyer
HMS Bristol, Type 42 frigates and kara- equipped
Leander Class frigates.
I
Naval support services
The increasing complexity of warship design, particularly in the electronics and weapons systems areas,
demands a detailed and well-planned schedule of
maintenance and repair by highly qualified technicians.
Modern ships' electronics systems are sophisticated
and are occupying more of the initial capital cost of a
ship. Plessey Radar is offering a total support service
to protect the customer's considerable investment and
prolong the active life of his ship.
Backed by wide experience in naval electronics and
refits Plessey Radar can offer a total support service
covering both refitted and
Naval IFFMk 10 (SIF) equipment
The Plessey IFF Mk 10 SIF equipment package uses
silicon integrated circuits extensively and incorporates
the latest techniques in micro-miniaturisation, to
provide a compact and highly reliable system. Operation
SIF decoding of 4096 codes on each of
Modes 1 2 and 3A is a feature of this system. Facilities
are available for both passive and active decoding. The
package includes a companion transponder.
with
Installation design services
Provision
command
constantly up-dated information on
air, surface and sub-surface situations and can assist
in, or control, threat evaluation and weapon assignment.
The degree of automation and computer assistance
incorporated in the system may vary according to the
type of ship, its weapons system and its operational
role.
A Full Action Data Automation (ADA) system
would be required for a guided missile destroyer,
whereas a manually operated display system with or
without a computer would be installed in a general-
purpose
with
of
ship or shore-based
maintenance
engineers
,
Plessey Radar is a leader in the field of completely
integrated display and data-handling systems for all
classes of ship, from small corvettes to guidedweapon destroyers.
First-class action information systems enable the
fighting efficiency of a ship to be dramatically increased.
An integrated action information system supplies the
construction warships.
These services include:
Preventative maintenance schedules
Commissioning and setting to work of electronic
equipment
full
Action information systems
new
Training and instruction of technicians.
Plessey Radar will also undertake the complete
project management of entire ships' electronics systems
refits from the ship survey and resultant recommendations for refurbishment or replacement to sea trials and
handover to the customer. Naturally the same responsibilities can be undertaken from installation design to
customer acceptance
in a
new
ship.
Naval satellite communications terminals
conjunction with the Admiralty Surface Weapons
Plessey Radar Limited is the first
company to design and manufacture a successful
shipborne satellite communications terminal, as shown
above.
Installations aboard the two Royal Navy
In
Establishment,
assault ships,
HMS
Intrepid and
HMS
Fearless, will
provide a world-wide multi-channel telegraphy and
voice communication capability to the fleet by means
of geo-stationary military satellites.
The
1
8m
of warship
(6ft) terminal
down
can befitted aboard mosttypes
to frigate class.
frigate.
Plessey Radar has wide experience in the design,
installation and integration of naval action information
Plessey land-based radar and defence systems are
described elsewhere in this catalogue.
PLESSEY RADAR LIMITED
yUoOrW]
Addlestone, Weybridge, Surrey, England
Telephone: Weybridge 47282
Cables: Plessrad Weybridge
Telex:
262329
<&
1969
117
Section 4: Surface sensors, control systems and weapons
Top: operator's console
Left:
Far
118
transducer head
left:
electronic units
Section 4: Surface sensors, control systems and
weapons
Small ship sonar
Plessey Type
MS26
Types
MS27
and
MS26
and
MS27
are the latest additions to the
Plessey range of naval sonars. They have been designed
expressly for
one-man
Use
operation.
of the
latest
ensures high reliability,
while modular construction techniques permit rapid
maintenance and minimise loss of operational time.
These new sets are much smaller and lighter than those
This not only makes important
currently in service.
savings in shipboard space and weight, but renders
transistorised
fully
circuits
MS26 and MS27 suitable for installation in small
down to patrol craft of 150 tons displacement.
vessels
thus possible to provide small escorts and patrol
craft with a primary sonar capability which, until now,
has been possible only in the larger classes of escort.
MS26 and MS27 also offer a means of economically
providing secondary sonar capability in multi-role
It
TypeMS26, general description
Plessey sonar Type MS26 is a self-contained sonar
system for ships and patrol craft down to 150 tons.
The equipment provides full 360 deg coverage in four
steps of 90 deg and may be manually controlled to
cover a particular sector or set to carry out an automatic
maintenance of
search procedure.
It incorporates a
facility
for
tracking
close
or deep targets.
close contact
A single operator controls the sonar through a special
console. He is provided with three sources of sonar
information:
is
vessels.
Performance
any sonar is determined by many
factors including transmitted power, receiver sensitivity,
interference levels and transmission losses. The first
two of these factors are under the full control of the
designer and, in the case of MS26 and MS27, are
optimised by the use of maximum transmitted power,
high directivity index and a sophisticated and highly
Interference
sensitive receiving and display system.
levels and transmission losses depend partly on the
sea conditions prevailing at any time, but the effect of
interference is minimised in both sonars by careful
receiver design and hull outfits.
Under slow-speed
operation, when the background noise is that caused
by the breaking and pounding of the waves equivalent
The performance
to, say,
sea state
of
4,
the theoretical
can be calculated to be
6825m
initial
detection range
(7500yd).
(a)
audio
(b)
visual doppler
(c)
visual sector
The doppler facility provides increased initial detection range and improved classification capabilities
compared with conventional small ship sonar equipments. The MS26 transducer array is mounted within
a
Plessey
hull outfit
with a glass-reinforced
plastic
dome.
Type MS27, general description
Plessey sonar MS27 differs from MS26 only in its
associated hull outfit. The MS27 transducer array is
mounted in a Royal Navy hull outfit 19 or similar,
which renders the equipment suitable for installation
in small escorts down to about 750 tons displacement.
Type MS27 can be used in the surveillance role in
association with a separate fire control sonar within
the same hull outfit. This enables the ship to continue
surveillance for new threats while engaging a target
already detected.
Types MS26 and MS27, electronics
Width
(cm)
Description
53
Operator's console
—
Support frame
Doppler receiver
(cm)
Depth
(cm)
43
—
30
52
Height
Auxiliaries unit
40
29-2
29-2
19-2
29-2
Sonar power supply
Support structures
43-2
38-1
40
40
Sector receiver
Transmitter
29-2
—
—
44-5
—
Interconnecting cables
Transducer assembly
Total weight
Type MS26,
—
380
52
51
50-1
Weight
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
(kg)
(in)
(in)
(in)
(lb)
26 5
20-9
—
16-9
—
11-8
—
58-4
15-75
15 75
11-5
15-75
17-4
11-5
11-5
7-5
11-5
20-1
45-6
23-8
30-0
20-1
150
19-5
250
20-7
10-8
13-7
27-1
—
99-6
—
—
—
53-4
—
73
50
50
100
397-4
J
15
205
600
1600
1100
1100
2200
—
—
17-5
—
—
—
400
—
Weight
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
(kg)
(in)
(in)
(in)
(lb)
320
540
59-0
190
28-5
520
—
—
—
21
872-9
hull outfit
Description
Width
(cm)
Height
(cm)
Depth
(cm)
Hull outfit
800
137-3
140)
1015
Sonar dome
48-3
Hydraulic power supply
—
Total weight
Note:
I
55-1
Details of hull outfits suitable for use with
MS27
are available
72-5
—
—
132^
—
—
136
1151
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—
—
—
—
—
—
2240
*
300
2540
on request
THE PLESSEY COMPANY LIMITED
Electronics
llford,
&
Group
<|/i/Umm/|
Essex, England
Telephone: 01-478 3040
Telex:
23166
1969
119
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weapons
One
of the
Westland Sea King helicopters
Navy making a sonar dip
of the Royal
Helicopter sonar Type 195
This equipment has been designed by the Ministry of Defence and manuIn
factured by the Marine Systems Division of the Plessey Company.
conjunction with a high-definition radar, an aircraft tactical plot and an
air-launched torpedo it provides the modern helicopter with the equivalent
of a frigate's anti-submarine warfare fire power and plotting facilities
Type 195 Sonar is now in squadron service with the Royal Navy.
The dunking' sonar is fully capable of dealing with the modern
submarine and has proved robust and reliable in service to the satisfaction
of the Royal Navy.
120
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weapons
Helicopter sonar unit
and computerised sonar ray trace indicator
*
Sonar has proved a most effective means of submarine location, while helicopters, with their outstanding manoeuvrability, are in many respects ideal
platforms for anti-submarine warfare. The combination
of the two, in the form of the Plessey Type 195
'dunking' sonar shown on the opposite page, has
already proved highly successful in many trials under
battle conditions.
However, sonar is based on the assumption that
sound waves travel outwards in a straight line and
at a fixed speed from the source. This is not always the
case; temperature gradients, changes in salinity and
other parameters affect the transmission of sound
waves through water. Especially changes in temperature with increasing depth can reflect and refract
sound waves to a considerable extent.
Acoustic ray trace indicator
The new Plessey Acoustic Ray
Trace Indicator
(ARTI) has been developed by the Marine Systems
Division for the Royal Navy to apply automatically
corrections due to such effects. The equipment, which
provides rapid corrections to the
is very compact,
detection range of any sonar by using temperature/
depth or velocity/depth profiles derived from suitable
detectors. The indicated correction enables targets to
be located with greatly improved accuracy.
ARTI can accept input data from any temperature or
velocity-profile source, but is specifically designed to
accept plots automatically from either the Royal
Navy sound velocity recorder, or from the PlesseySippican expendable bathythermograph which is described in detail elsewhere in this Catalogue. The
bathythermograph is already in service with ten navies.
The ARTI incorporates an analogue computer which
integrates the sonar plot with the temperature/depth
or velocity/depth data and predicts ray paths at one
Mounted
degree intervals within the sonar beam.
specific
the
that
designed
so
it
is
independently,
manually
parameters of any sonar equipment can be
display on an ARTI demonstrates the vertical coverage
pattern derived from the simple batythermograph trace shown
This
below
preset.
The equipment consists of three portable
housed in a separate instrument case:
units,
each
Data converter: This unit contains the devices for
data input setting from each of the possible sources,
the input data store and the first stages of the com251 mm
< 356
putation. The overall case size is 441
in).
14
x
9|
(17f
Sonar ray computer: This contains the major part
Overall
of the computer, with the output display.
14
<
356
480 mm (17|
x 18^ in).
size is 441
provides
storage
Accessory outfit: The third unit
space for the polaroid camera and all connecting cables
and accessories.
The power supply
or 230 V ± 15 V.
is
115 V
+
15
V,
45-66
Hz,
Simple sea depth temperature curve obtained on a PlesseySippican bathythermograph from an expendable probe
THE PLESSEY COMPANY LIMITED
Electronics
llford,
Group
yivwW]
Essex, England
Telephone: 01-478 3040
Telex:
23166
<&
1969
121
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Left:
radar
Target tracking and illuminating
for the Sea
Dart guided missile
system
HMS
Below:
Kent is one of the many
ships fitted with Marconi radar and in
service with the Royal Navy
12:
Section 4: Surface sensors, control systems and weapons
Naval radar systems
and
all
associated equipment
Marconi Radar Systems Limited has always played an
important role in meeting the Royal Navy's radar
requirements. It has also designed and installed
complete radar systems for Commonwealth and for
foreign navies. The company has extensive experience
in the development, design and manufacture of naval
radar equipment for most operational requirements
including long-range early warning, target indication
and fire control. The equipments can be supplied as
individual items or engineered into an integrated
ship's system.
The company collaborates with the shipbuilders to
plan the layout of radar equipment to suit the user's
requirements and can undertake installation of the
equipment if desired.
Marconi Radar Systems Limited is actively engaged
the development programme of the complete
in
electronics system for Seawolf, a new generation of
missile in the Royal Navy.
The company will be
responsible for the complete system electronic equipment, including surveillance radars, target-tracking
radar, missile-gathering and guidance television, datahandling and display equipment and command guidance communications. The company is also responsible
for all aspects of management and development coordination for the complete shipborne system.
The company has major sub-contracts for radar
equipment which forms part of the new Sea Dart
Artist's
shipborne
missile system, in particular the tracker/
illuminator radar and the transmitter for the surveillance
radar.
In addition to radar equipment, the company's naval
systems capability is enhanced by the control engineering department. This department has specialised in
servo equipment for weapons for over 30 years and at
present has contracts for the remote power control
systems for the Seawolf, Sea Dart and RN Ikara
launchers, the 4-5-in Mk 8 gun mounting and the antisubmarine mortar Mk 10.
Control equipment
Many
specialised sub-systems are also supplied by the
company, including gyro and magnetometer degaussing
schemes, cathodic protection equipment, temperature
scanners and static inverters which power several
sub-systems.
new
Mk 100 VR
The company has developed
matic voltage regulator, the
a
standard autoSeries, in
con-
junction with the British Ministry of Defence (Navy);
this is described elsewhere in this Catalogue.
The various activities within the company are coordinated by the systems engineering department to
provide a naval systems capability embracing radar,
electronic and control systems, utilising the extensive
development, design and manufacturing services of
Marconi Radar Systems Limited.
impression of the Type 42 destroyer (photo by courtesy of Vickers Ltd)
A GEC-Marconi
Electronics
Company
MARCONI RADAR SYSTEMS LIMITED
New
Parks, Leicester,
LE3 1UF, England
Telephone: Leicester 871331
Cables: Assocelect Leicester
Telex:
34551
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Vertical reference gyro Mk 20
The Arma-Brown vertical reference gyro
stable element which is smaller than many
Mk
20
is
a
types
of
a
gyro
of instruments of this class. It consists
platform controlled by a single two-axis floated
gyroscope placed with the spin axis vertical. The gyro
is normally slaved to the vertical by means of a pair of
damped pendulum units. By using a computer to correct
the platform for errors due to the ship's motion and
earth's rotation, the system yields a basic accuracy of
= 3 minutes
earlier
The degree of sophistication that is
the computer depends on the require-
of arc.
incorporated in
ments of the particular application, notably the maximum speed of the ship in which it is to be used.
The Mk 20 gyro and computer are in service, and are
used in conjunction with an Arma-Brown gyro
compass to provide an integrated heading and vertical
reference system for navigation and weapons fire
control stabilisation.
The gyro reference
unit
occupies
approximately
5000 cm 3 (300 in 3 and weighs approximately 1 36 kg
(30 lb). The associated computer occupies approximately 6500 cm 3 (400 in 3 and weighs approximately
)
The Arma-Brown
fire
vertical reference
gyro
Mk
20
for navigation
and
control
)
13-6 kg (30
lb).
Arma-Brown gyro compass
Mk
|P.»
The
(Mk
li
tional gyro
mode and speed com-
Mod
16 kg (35
124
lb).
compass
control box
Left:
reference for fire control and kindred applications. This
reference system uses good-quality floated gyroscopes
of the same type as that produced by the company in
large quantities for its gyro reference systems and can
therefore be regarded as already proven for marine
application. Provision is made for the unit to operate
either in the gyro-compassing mode or directional gyro
mode, as required, and hence it is possible to use the
reference system to replace all vertical and directional
gyroscopes at present found in a ship, other than those
provided specifically for a ship's inertial system. The
system yields a basic accuracy of 3 minutes of arc to the
vertical and 6 minutes of arc to true north.
The platform unit occupies approximately 00424 m 3
(2-5 ft 3 ) and weighs approximately 23 kg (50 lb); the
associated computer and power supply occupy a
further 00566m 3 (2ft 3 ), and weigh approximately
gyro
Mod
5) has a separate
that enables the direc-
1
These facilities are particularly
advantageous in maintaining compass accuracy in fighting ships
during high-speed manoeuvres.
I
Three-axis stable platform Mk 30
The Arma-Brown three-axis stable platform Mk 30 is
a compact three-axis general-purpose reference system
giving roll, pitch and heading information which meet
the needs of all ship's equipment requiring a stable
5
Arma-Brown
pensation controls to be selected
remotely from the compass.
^
n i¥i r
Mod
1
the Arma-Brown gyro compass
5 with remote control unit
Below: the Arma-Brown three-axis stable platform
pitch and heading information
roll,
Mk 30
Mk
1
gives
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weapons
Gyro reference system
for ship's navigation
and weapons control
Arma-Brown gyro compass
The Arma-Brown gyro compass is suitable for use in
naval vessels of all types for speeds up to 60 knots.
provides a true north reference in the form of a visual
on a card in the compass unit, and remotely
of synchro transmitters which can operate
means
by
heading indicators or a variety of other equipment,
either directly or through an external retransmission
It
indication
steering repeater and as such can easily be incorporated
into any vessel's layout, offering maximum utilisation
of available space.
Power converters enable the compass system to be
operated from virtually any ships main supply from
24 V upwards. The measured magnetic signature of
the gyro compass
special applications
unit.
Unlimited azimuth reference outputs can be provided
for such duties as navigation, weapon alignment, radar
stabilisation and automatic steering control.
The master compass is little larger than a standard
MAGNAVOX
EMERGENCY STEERING
CONTROL
SATELLITE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
by
is
in
within the limits laid
the Royal Navy.
down
for
The Arma-Brown compass system has been proven
its extensive use in naval ships of 30 nationalities.
Minimum shipboard maintenance is necessary; the
gyro unit has a mean-time-between-failure record in
excess of 25 000 hours.
ARMA BROWN GYRO COMPASS
AND MAGNETIC COMPASS,
RETRANSMISSION INCLUDING
COURSE CHART RECORDERS,
BEARING AND STEERING REPEATERS,
RADAR AND DF STABILISATION
BRIDGE STEERING CONTROL,
VERSATILE CONSOLE SYSTEM,
ALL-ELECTRIC STEERING
SYSTEM & AUTOPILOT
RUDDER ENGINE CONTROL
AND FEEDBACK
UNITS
POWER CONVERSION
FOR GYRO COMPASS
AND STEERING SYSTEMS
STABILISED PLATFORM
FOR
WEAPON CONTROL
MASTER STEERING
CONTROL
Typical reference and associated control equipments supplied for use
in
naval vessels
Specification
Settling point error: normal
Turntable: ^0-5
Small angle Scorsby:
Large angle Scorsby:
total
total
+0-25
Humidity:
95% RH
Shock: 16 g
spread 1
spread 2
-5°
1-5
Vibration: maximum error
Radio interference: none
Follow-up rate: 100 per second (limiting rate before toppling
(run mode): 50% to 65% at period 120 minutes
Correction for speed: manual or automatic to 60 knots
Damping
Latitude range:
magnetic fields: effectively nil
Angular freedom: ± 50 in pitch and roll axes
Temperature (operating): -10 to +50 C
80 north
to
80 south as gyro compass; no
All
the above parameters meet or are better than spec MIL-C-1
A Hawker
BROWN
LIMITED
Greycaine Road, Watford, Hertfordshire,
Telephone: Watford 27241
as directional
gyro
Effect of
S G
140 /second)
limit
WD2
4XU, England
Cables: Sidbrownix Watford
Telex:
23408
Siddeley
5952F (Ships)
Company
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CABLE DUCT
MONITOR PANEL MONITOR PANEL
DISPLAY DRIVE
JUNCTION AREA
COMPUTER
SLOW SIGNAL
INTERRUPT
EQUIPMENT
INTERFACE
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FANS
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126
FANS
equipment
is
designed on a
considerable
the creation of systems for a
principle,
offering
variety of vessels.
typical cabinet
Illustrated
arrangement
for
frigate, incorporating a Ferranti
microminiature computer
an
is
a
ASW
FM1600B
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weapons
CAAIS
Computer-assisted action information system
CAAIS (Computer-Assisted Action
Information System)
data-handling
systems
is
using Ferranti computers and equipment to be ordered
by the Royal Navy. It is intended for fitting in frigates
and smaller craft, for both new construction and subsequent fitting.
The system has been specifically designed for small
ship applications, with the primary aim of enhancing
the performance of human operators by computerassistance in appropriate areas.
It is adaptable on
a
modular basis to suit the requirements of different
the latest of a series of digital
classes of ship.
in
CAAIS provides many features normally found
much bigger systems, such as:
only
Interlaced raw radar and computer-generated
display picture
Automatic tracking of air and surface radar targets
Semi-automatic input of sonar and other data
Digital data-link operation
Target designation to weapon systems
Special aids for anti-submarine and surface
operations.
With all this, CAAIS has been designed to a cost low
is the data-link terminal equipment.
Dimensions of a two-cabinet suite are 117 cm by
57 cm by 198 cm high (including shock mounts) and
the total weight of the digital equipment is 500 kg.
Each shelf module houses a number of withdrawable
six-layer printed-circuit logic panels, on which are
mounted Ferranti Micronor 2 micro-circuit elements.
The panels plug into 12-layer printed circuit backboards.
For system variation, extra modules may be
separately, as
added, or some units omitted; the input/output units
are themselves modular, the number of panels fitted
being adjusted to requirements. The principal units are:
FM1600B computer {central processor): 24- bit
parallel mode computer, operating at a clock rate of
3 MHz. Three-address, indirect addressing instruction
enough
This has been
to permit widespread fitting.
achieved by careful selection of operational requirements to give maximum cost-effectiveness, by the use
of extremely economical Deccascan displays (which
none the less provide all the essential features for this
type of operation) and by the use of the highly efficient
Ferranti
FM1600B
digital
computer and the modular
range of fully compatible associated units. These have
been developed especially for naval systems and permit
the adaptation of CAAIS to the widest range of ship
applications.
Specification
The digital equipment modules for CAAIS are housed
in two standard cabinets, each having its own power
Main power (approxisupply unit and fan cooling.
mately 2 kVA at 200 V 400 Hz) is required from a
regulated supply. The cassette-loaded tape reader and
tape punch (with spooling take-up unit) are mounted
code.
Core store: Typically 16 384 words of Ferranti 650
nanosecond core store; additional store modules may
be added to a total of 65 536 words
Computer interrupt equipment: Controls input/output
of data via standard interfaces, and regulates interrupt
priority.
System services Include alarm logic, real-time clock,
and control logic and power supply unit for tape reader
and punch.
Display drive unit: Provides synthetic character generation and positioning signals, synchronisation, 'interlace' and off-centring controls for up to six displays.
'Slow signal' interface: Provides multiplexed input and
output control for single-bit (relay and switch) signals,
up to a total of 144 incoming and 96 outgoing signals, as
required.
Encoder
unit: All-solid-state device providing multiplexed input control and analogue-to-digital conversion for up to 28 synchro-resolver channels.
Decoder (stepper) unit: Provides synchro outputs, the
synchros being driven by stepper motors under closedloop control from the computer.
Radar extractors (LAX): Provide gating control,
quantisation, and binary coding of radar video for
processing in the computer.
Rolling ball and keyboard peripheral control units:
Provide multiplexed input control for signals from up to
12
rolling ball
and keyboard
units respectively.
FERRANTI LIMITED
Systems Department
Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12
Digital
Telephone: Bracknell 3232
Telex:
84117
1
RA, England
FERRANTI
127
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128
—
Section 4: Surface sensors, control systems and
Weapon
control
weapons
system
Data-handling and weapon-control for naval use
In modern warfare, threats materialise and strike so
quickly that it is physically impossible, without automatic assistance, for the commander to evaluate and
retaliate rapidly enough to be effective. Thanks to the
enormous range and variety of modern sensor equipment now available, the problem is further complicated
by the sheer volume of information pouring into the
command centre too quickly for human sorting and
comprehension. Ferranti data-handling and weapon
control systems provide the answer. Based on a range
of sophisticated microminiature digital computers,
Ferranti systems are capable of accepting automatically
a mass of information from radars, sonars, passive
equipment, data links, etc, of digesting, correlating,
ordering and displaying information in clear, comprehensive form and, subject to command approval,
of aiming, controlling and tiring such weapons as guns,
anti-aircraft or anti-submarine missiles, torpedoes, etc.
Ferranti systems can also, if required, do much more,
such as assembling messages for data links, controlling
radars, forecasting or recommending actions and
Ferranti
on order
FM1600 computers
are currently in service or
for control of the following
weapons:
Seadart
Seawolf
Seacat
IKARA
Guns
Torpedoes
and
in various systems for the control of aircraft and
helicopter operations.
solving navigational problems.
Unique to Ferranti systems is the flexibility of operation offered
both in terms of the range of vessels in
which they can be fitted either as original equipment
—
or subsequently, and in the
wide range
of duties they
can undertake.
At the heart of
all Ferranti systems lies either the
computer the most
the FM1600B
advanced microminiature digital computers currently
available.
Ferranti has applied the same degree of
sophistication to all the other modules vital to a
complete, integrated system, such as modules for
processing radar data, for encoding synchro outputs
for weapon control, for operating data links and for
generating information for display. These and many
others are the 'building blocks' of Ferranti systems
easily and quickly assembled in different configurations
to create a system exactly tailored to any type of vessel
FM1600
—
or
and any range of duties.
Having worked closely with the Royal Navy and
other members of NATO, Ferranti has wide experience,
technical ability and large-scale resources to provide
data-handling and weapon control systems to meet
specific service requirements, present or future.
FERRANTI LIMITED
Digital
Systems Department
Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire,
Telephone: Bracknell 3232
Telex:
84117
RG12
1
RA, England
FERRANTI
129
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asp
The Ferranti FM1600B microminiature
computer incorporates the latest techniques
in
solid-state circuitry
is an advanced parallel-mode
designed for Ferranti action
data automation (ADA) systems such as
that installed in HMS Eagle
Poseidon'
computer
Cerberus
was
specially designed as the
Ferranti 'Green
Ginger' data processing system, which is
used to control the operation of Thunder-
central processor for the
bird
II
missiles
Apollo'
is
general-purpose time-sharing
a
computer oriented to handle operational
control tasks.
It is installed at the Control
Centre of Prestwick Airport, to test the use
of computers in handling air traffic
The FM1600 range of equipment is
velopment of 'Poseidon', using the
solid-state integrated circuit devices.
faster
and
facilities.
trials of
130
is
latest
It is
improved input/output
used in development and
offers
It
a de-
'Sea Dart' missiles
Section 4: Surface sensors, control systems and weapons
data processor
Digital
FM1600B
Ferranti
microminiature computer
FM1 600B
is the latest and most advanced
unit in a long line of military computers designed and
made by Ferranti. These include Poseidon (now installed
The
Ferranti
on the Royal Navy's
aircraft
HMS
Eagle to
Prestwick Airport
carrier
Now
in
production
for:
Seawolf control
process action data), Apollo (used at
tests to validate the use of computers in air traffic
control), Cerberus (which controls the operation of
Thunderbird II missiles), the F1600 (employed in
the development of Sea Dart missiles), and the
CAAIS
FM1600.
Radar simulators
in
All
in
these equipments have proved highly successful
their tasks
and have
led
computer technology
Data handling for submarines
Admiralty Research Laboratories
in
SHAPE
their respective fields.
The FM1 600B
Gun/Seacat control
the basic unit of the latest range of
computer systems. Its outstanding feature is its compactness: with half the power
of its immediate predecessor, the FM1600, it occupies
only one-fifth of the space, thus offering considerable
space savings for an equivalent data-handling capacity.
The FM1 600B is the central processor of a complete
range of modular electronic data processing units
capable of handling the inputs and outputs of naval
data handling and weapon control systems, air
defence systems, message switching systems and air
traffic control systems, as well as the requirements of a
wide range of trainers and simulators. The equipment
also suitable for use in computer programme
is
is
Ferranti real-time military
Technical Centre
LEOK
Trainers
Universities
development centres.
Specification
The
Ferranti
FM1600B
unit
is
a single-shelf
module
comprising the central processor, one 4096-word
block of 1;i.sec core store, drive and selection circuits.
The complete module measures only 483 408
178mm (19x16 x7in) and weighs 18kg (40lb).
The central processor comprises 19 six-layer printed
circuit panels carrying a total of 1300 Ferranti integrated circuit devices. These logic circuit panels plug
into a twelve-layer printed circuit backboard.
The basic core store of 4096 words can be expanded
to a total capacity of 63 536 words. The word format is
twos complement type.
The operating mode of the system is
clock rate is 3MHz.Both fixed point and
of the 24-bit,
arithmetic
The
British
is
The
floating point
used.
Ferranti
and
parallel.
FM1600B equipment
NATO
fully conforms to
specifications for electronic data
handling equipment.
FERRANTI LIMITED
Digital
Systems Department
Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire,
Telephone: Bracknell 3232
Telex:
84117
RG12
1
RA, England
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Static frequency changers
The company
also responsible for the design, in co-operation with the
Defence (Navy), production and installation of a range
of static frequency changers and power inverters for various ship's
is
British Ministry of
electrical systems.
Brief details of standard units are given here; enquiries for these or for
special units to serve individual requirements are welcome.
Mk
SFC
no-break
W
static frequency changer of 80
peak for short periods. Designed
20
to British Ministry of Defence (Navy) specifications, the unit
converts an input of 1 1 5 V, single-phase, 50/60 Hz into an output
of 115V, single-phase, 60 Hz. Protection against supply failure
is provided by a float-charged 24 V battery, which can maintain a
continuous output for up to 30 minutes. The unit is inherently
Left:
the
mean
1
capacity,
is
a
and up
to
1
W
short-circuit-proof.
Mk 4 SFC is a static frequency changer of 1 kVA
Designed
to MOD (Navy) specifications, the unit
capacity.
produces a 115V, single phase, 400 Hz output from a 400 V,
three-phase, 60 Hz input. The unit is short-circuit-proof, with an
overall efficiency of approximately 70 per cent and a total harmonic
Right: the
distortion of less than 5 per cent.
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Mk 3 SFC is a convection-cooled, no-break static frequency
(Navy) specificaconverter of 2 kVA capacity. Designed to
tions, the unit converts an input of 440 V, 50 or 60 Hz, three-phase
into 115 V, 400 Hz, single and three-phase outputs.
Local
The
MOD
remote control and indication facilities are available.
Protection against supply failure is provided by a float-charged
140 V (nominal) battery supply in a separate cabinet, which can
maintain the output for up to 30 minutes, Trips are incorporated
as a precaution against incorrect frequency and voltage outputs,
and the battery charging current is monitored.
132
MOD
(Navy)
Mk 5 SPI is a static power inverter designed to
specifications for submarines. The unit converts a dc input of
The
1 70-320 V to two 115V, 400 Hz outputs of 1 kVA (three-phase)
and 400 VA (single-phase) capacity. Local and remote control
and indication facilities are provided and the unit is naturally cooled.
Trips are employed as protection from incorrect frequency and
voltage outputs.
Section 4: Surface sensors, control systems and
weapons
Naval control equipment
Power servos and
thyristor control
systems
Power servos
The AEI Control Engineering Department of Marconi
Radar Systems Ltd has been associated with naval servo
systems since the 1 930s, and today designs and manufactures the remote power-control systems for the
launchers and mountings of the Royal Navy's most
modern weapon systems, including
Sea Dart
Seawolf
RN
Ikara
4-5
in
Mk
8 gun
A/S mortar Mk 10
Using the latest techniques of
technology, world-wide experience
semiconductor
in
this
field
is
and enquiries are invited for the design and
development of power servo systems for launchers,
mountings and aerial turning gear.
offered,
Automatic voltage regulators
AEI
Control
Engineering
has,
in
conjunction
with
the British Ministry of Defence (Navy), developed a
standard automatic voltage regulator known as the
Mk 100 VR Series, which is suitable for conventional
or brushless main and auxiliary generators.
The
advantage of this standardisation is that logistics
problems are much simplified because the Mk 100 VR
Series can be used with different types of generator on
one ship a facility not available before. The Mk 1 00 VR
is made up of a standard basic tray or sub-assembly on
which the circuits common to all generators are
mounted. Different units may be selected from a range
of sub-units and easily attached to the basic tray to
meet the specific generator requirements.
This
versatility means that the Mk 100 VR is suitable for
operation with generator outputs of 1 1 7, 205, or 450 V
and at frequencies of 60 or 400 Hz three-phase.
—
Sea Dart missile launch
Other products
addition to the equipments shown on these two
pages, the AEI Control Engineering Department can also
offer
thyristor
motor-control systems, degaussing
equipment, cathodic protection equipment which is
marketed jointly with Morgan Berkeley, three-term
control systems, motor thermal protection units and
several other items of control equipment including
Standard Admiralty Modules.
The cathodic protection equipment, a standard
equipment for the Royal Navy, has recently been
redesigned and new design techniques have reduced the
equipment cost, size and weight by more than half.
In
Mk 100 VR
A GEC-Marconi
Electronics
Series automatic voltage regulator
Company
MARCONI RADAR SYSTEMS LIMITED
AEI Control Engineering Department
New
Parks, Leicester,
LE3 1UF, England
Telephone: Leicester 871 331
Cables: Assocelect Leicester
Telex: 34551
133
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Systems management
General-purpose
systems
processor
suitable
for
military
Missile systems: hydraulic and electric
actuation; autopilot; computer systems
r.*5,
Gunfire control:
'
large
and small ship
systems
!
v
Radar:
--c ^
scanning;
circular
conventional
parabolic
electronic
:
polarisation;
systems
Ship inertial navigation systems
(SINS): suitable for surface and underwater
vessels
to
establish
exact
their
position without external reference
Automatic check-out equipment
Gyro-compass systems:
for
surface
vessels, submarines, fast patrol craft
and
amphibious vehicles
Ship stabilisation: activated fin and
tank stabilisation for all types of vessels;
list
control systems are also available
Digital data handling
Memory storage: fixed and floatinghead magnetic drum systems are available
Torpedo systems:
actuation;
sensors;
electric
and hydraulic
attitude
control
systems
Mine counter-measure equipment
Sea-bed vehicle navigation: based on
the Sperry land vehicle navigation system
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Section 4: Surface sensors, control systems and weapons
Naval control systems
Hardware, software and systems management
A wide
range of control equipment and systems, comsystems management back-up, has been
developed for naval purposes. Some examples of costeffective Sperry systems are briefly described:
plete with
Hydraulic actuation
A
lightweight, rapid-response/high-torque actuation
system has been designed primarily for missiles and
torpedoes. Three versions are offered:
a conventional system employing a separate gas
(1 )
generator to power a hydraulic ring main.
An advanced system employing iso-propyl
nitrate both as a power source and as the
hydraulic medium, whose principal advantages
are improvements in weight, packing density
(2)
Hydraulic actuation unit
and cost-effectiveness.
An
on-line hot-gas system, using hot gas at up
to 1100 C, fed directly to the actuator.
(3)
Electric actuation
lightweight, low-cost system designed especially for
A
the medium-torque range, typically for
small
missiles. Power take-off is either
torpedoes and
from a propeller shaft or separate electric motor. The
system is offered either as a single module, or in
multiples as a package.
applications
in
Gyros
A wide
use. A
range of gyros
is
offered for
civil
and
military
example for a weapons application is a
two-axis unit which has a free drift rate of better than
e
an hour, with a run-up time of 20 seconds. The
1
instrument is packaged in a 152 mm (6 in) diameter
Electric actuation unit
typical
sphere.
Safety and arming devices
in this field. A typical safety and
comprises pressure-sensitive switches,
g-sensitive switches and a mechanical double-inte-
Sperry are specialists
arming
unit
grating accelerometer.
Electronic data processing
To match Sperry's capability in actuation systems, the
Division has developed a strong electronics facility, the
emphasis being on digital systems.
The Division has for a number of yearssupplied home
and foreign navies with memory systems for tactical
data handling.
Fixed and floating-head units are
available in capacities up to 8 Megabits.
Two-axis
missile gyro
Systems managemant
Sperry Gyroscope Division maintains a comprehensive
systems management facility backed by simulator,
computer, PERT and theoretical studies departments,
whose
tasks include the development of advanced
integrated systems and subsequent systems management.
Cost-effectiveness is the keynote of the
operation.
SPERRY GYROSCOPE DIVISION
Sperry
Telephone: Bracknell 3222
Cables:
memory
store
JL
Rand Limited
Downshire Way, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12
Floating-head
QL, England
Telex: 84129
Sperigyco Bracknell
1
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Section 4: Surface sensors, control systems and weapons
Gyroscope systems
for
marine navigation
Mk
23 gyro-compass system
The Sperry Mk 23 gyro compass is a small
true-north-seeking
compass
designed
specifically as standard equipment for
surface vessels, submarines, fast patrol
and
craft
where
amphibious vehicles,
and accuracy under
severe
operating conditions are essential.
It
consists of a master unit and control panel,
with additional alarm control, speed signal
potentiometer (electro-magnetic log), one
or more alarm bells, one or more annunciators and an isolating transformer as
reliability
required.
The compass
is
error, latitude error
operate
as
compensated for speed
and unbalance. It can
directional
a
gyro
high
at
synchronous outputs of 1-1 and 36-1
speed/heading data which can be fed into
a compass retransmission unit with either
synchro outputs or stepping outputs to
navigational and other systems' heading
receivers.
Many
naval vessels
compass systems, one
the other for weapons;
Mk
it is also fitted as a
instrument in major warships
using the Sperry Mk 19 gyro compass.
Specification
0-2deg
Accuracy in gyro compass mode: 90% accuracy
±0-5deg; maximum error ~ 0-75deg
Settling time from within ± 5deg of settling point:
Settling repeatability:
•
30min
Maximum
the
0-5deg/h
drift as a directional gyro:
first
Mk
consists of
error
in
magnetic
of
field
10 gauss:
±1-5deg
two major components: the
The Sperry
master compass and the electronics
low-cost, highly accurate heading reference specifically designed to meet the
requirements of small military and commercial vessels.
It
complies with all
For
military specifications for small-craft
com-
The system requires only 0057m 3 (2ft 3
space and 50W of input power for
for
2h
Maximum
passes.
23
and
stand-by
latitudes and has an electronic follow-up
system which provides smooth accurate
27 gyro-compass system
Mk 27 gyro compass is a new,
dual
utilise
for navigation,
operation
directly
from
115V, 60-400Hz power supply,
converter
also
is
Mean
is
power
Overall
provided.
accuracy of the system
a
unit.
ship's
the
±0-5 degrees.
time between failure on the gyro
element
is in
excess of 20 OOOh.
)
of
operation.
It
provides a direct (conven-
tional marine type) readout for installations
employing the
steering station.
master
compass
at
the
The equipment can also
be supplied with transmitters for compatibility
with the Sperry gyro pilot
automatic steering stand, radar, sonar and
other systems requiring heading informa-
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tion.
The
27 gyro compass equipment
Sperry tape-type heading indicators may
be used either as heading indicators or
steering
repeaters
and are specially
designed for receiving master compass
transmissions of the synchronous type.
,:
jj
They are most suitable
for the bridge,
chartroom, captain's
cabin and operations room.
steering
Settling point error: » 0-5deg
Typical peak error at sea:
1 -5deg
Roll and pitch clearance:
45deg
Heading transmission system: (a) step transmission;
(b) 1 -speed or 1- and 36-speed synchro (either
|
|
60or400Hz)
Power requirements: 24V dc
with power converter
Starting power:
Mk
Tape-type heading indicator
f™"™™^^ffi^" r'
Specification
position,
Heading is shown by large graduations
and figures viewed through a rectangular
glass window, which is wide enough to
Rand
Telephone: Bracknell 3222
136
Cables: Sperigyco Bracknell
Telex:
84129
100W (5min)
50W
display 15
lubber line.
degrees
lighting
adjustable;
either
side
of
the
Heading or rate of change of
heading can easily be observed from one
side of the bridge to the other. Accuracy is
±0-25 degree for synchro transmission
and ^0 25 degree for step transmission
relative to the master compass.
The instrument is fully weather-proofed
and built to meet specification DEF 133
The operating temperature
Section N2.
Backrange is from -10 C to +55°C.
fitted.
Limited
Downshire Way, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1QL, England
115V 60-400Hz
Operating power:
SPERRY GYROSCOPE DIVISION
Sperry
or
~M7
is
red
filters
are
S541
Charts
of sea lanes and coastal areas
For some years the Hydrographic Department of the Ministry
of Defence has been considering a new style for the Admiralty
Chart. The aims have been to improve its legibility and
usefulness to the mariner, and to make increasing use of
modern techniques
to enable new information to be
the chart more speedily.
In addition, thought has been applied to the "metrication"
of Admiralty Charts in view of the United Kingdom
Government's declared policy to convert all measurements to
metric units. This change should be of considerable benefit to
many overseas users of Admiralty Charts who normally employ
incorporated
in
metric units.
The
which
result has
will
a new style chart has been adopted
radically different from former Admiralty
of the old and new styles are shown here.
been that
look
Charts. Examples
The new
style charts will show depths and heights in metres.
colours and style of lettering will be used and the result
be a general simplification and greater legibility.
New
will
The Hydrographic Department
The Hydrographic Department dates from 1795 when the
Board of Admiralty appointed Mr Alexander Dalrymple,
Hydrographer of the East India Company, as the first
Hydrographer of the Navy. Before this, the collection of charts
and hydrographic information was the responsibility of the
individual ships' captains which proved a haphazard business.
It resulted in more ships being lost by stranding and shipwreck
than by enemy action. During the term of office of the second
Hydrographer of the Navy, Captain T Hurd, RN, ships of the
Royal Navy were getting the best charts available.
The present Hydrographer of the Navy, Rear Admiral
G S Ritchie, CB, DSC. FRICS, is the nineteenth and all, with
the exception of Mr Alexander Dalrymple, have been naval
officers.
Department now provides a comprecoverage of navigational charts and
publications. Great Britain is one of the few countries which
The Hydrographic
world-wide
hensive
can provide this coverage. British Admiralty Charts are used
the world over by all nationalities.
The primary concern of the Hydrographic Department is of
course the needs of the Royal Navy, but consideration is also
given to the needs of the British Merchant Service and foreign
shipping. Apart from charts and publications supplied to the
Royal Navy and United Kingdom Government Departments, the
value of sales of charts at home and abroad last year was
more than £ 800 000, nearly two thirds of which was for sales
abroad.
The distribution of Admiralty Charts and hydrographic
publications is made through appointed commercial agencies
throughout the world, but further details and information are
available from:
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (NAVY)
The Hydrographic Department
Taunton, Somerset, England
Telephone:
0823-7900
Cables: Creechup
Telex:
46274
Section 4: Surface sensors, control systems and
weapons
Navigational computer
and other data-processing systems
The company is among the leading authorities on ways
in which computers may be used in situations where a
mass of data has to be collated, analysed and presented,
as for instance in ship navigation and maritime research.
On-line real-time electronic data-processing systems
are supplied that produce plots, graphs, charts and
drawings in cartesian form from an input of positional
data from any type of navigation aid and other measured
The required forms of input
and output vary widely among users. Each system is,
therefore, likely to be unique but all are identified by
or recorded parameters.
the generic name of Hydroplot.
Hydroplot, which is particularly suitable for research
and scientific applications, is installed on the ocean
survey ships H MS Hecate, H MS Hecla and HMS Hydra
as well as on the Fishery Research Vessel Explorer.
Great benefit may be derived by both naval and
merchant vessels from using computer-based systems
that can undertake many of the tasks associated with
management, such as collision avoidance, satellite
navigation, and weapon systems organisation. Commodore is a co-ordinated system which, using an online computer, handles both economically and effectively a ship's total requirements of this sort.
By
accepting inputs from such devices as radar, sonar,
radio navigation aids and communication equipment,
Commodore can provide assistance in navigation, ship
handling, weather routeing, loading and other duties.
Electronic
Electronic
Communication
Communication
Bulk Data
Storage
iavigation
Flat
Receivers
Bed
Plotter
Time
Radar
Central
Ship's
Alpha-Numeric
High Speed
Processor
Sensors
Display
Instruments
Roll Plotter
Map
Reading
Equipment
Printer
Man- Machine
nterface
Paper Tape
f
A GEC-Marconi
Electronics
Paper Tape
*
Indicators
Company
MARCONI SPACE AND DEFENCE SYSTEMS LTD
Naval Division
Chobham Road,
Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England
Telephone: Camberley 63311
Cables: Elliotauto Camberley
Telex:
85289
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weapons
The Type A32 naval mounting ensures
effective
The Type A41 naval mounting provides a
simple and inexpensive form of defence
with
138
minimum
operator training
AA
defence
Section 4: Surface sensors, control systems and
weapons
Gun mountings
for vessels of
all
Gyro-stabilised twin 30
mm gun
The Type A32 mounting provides
sive
types
mounting Type A32
effective but inexpenaircraft and missiles,
defence against very low-flying
together with a significant surface-to-surface
role.
optical control when
gyro-stabilisation
the
gives an
excellent
aiming
capability even in the roughest seas. Coupled to a ship's
fire control director it can also be used for remote
It
can be used under
local
operation.
The rapid rate of fire and control performance result
in a high hit probability which, combined with the very
low weight of the system, enables it to form either the
main armament of modern high-speed patrol boats or
the secondary weapon system in larger vessels.
Specification
mm cannon Type 831 L
Muzzle velocity: 1080m/sec (3540 ft/sec)
Total rate of fire: 1 300 rounds/min
Max effective AA range: 3000 m (3300 yd)
*Ammunition capacity: 320 rounds
Ammunition: details are given elsewhere in
Weight of mounting: 1642 kg (36121b)
(without ammunition and gunner)
Weight of 320 rounds: 320 kg (704 lb)
Armament: twin 30
Elevation arc:
80 to -15
Overall height: 1 46
(4 80 ft)
Swept radius at
elevation: 2 52 m (8 25 ft)
Aiming control:
Remote: fire director
Local: two-motion controller with emergency
m
this
Catalogue
*Electrical
manual drive
power supply: 440 V 3-phase 60 Hz: 115V single phase 400 Hz
*Gunsight: gyroscopic lead angle computing. Nife reflector or Delta IV
*Standard specifications may be altered to
Traverse arc: unlimited
suit
customers' special requirements
Manually operated single 20 mm pedestal gun mounting Type A41
is the simplest form of armament of
the various types manufactured by BMARC.
Its elementary construction and simple operation
The A41 mounting
fulfil
the requirements of
modern customs and
coastal
patrol launches.
Specification
Type 804 70
Type 820L 85
cal barrel
cal barrel
20 mm
Muzzle velocity: 835 m/sec (2750 ft/sec)
Rate of fire: up to 800 rounds/min
Feed mechanism: 60-round drum magazine
Weight of mounting: 157 kg (345 lb)
20 mm
1050 m/sec 3445 ft/sec)
up to 1000 rounds/min
50-round drum magazire
157 kg (345 lb)
Traverse arc: unlimited
Elevation arc: -10 to -33
Overall height: 1 6 m (63 in)
-10
Calibre:
Swept
radius at
elevation:
Control: manual operation
unlimited
1
-7
m
(67-5
-6
to
-
33
m
m
(63 in)
2-1
(83 in)
manual operation
ring-and-bead type
1
in)
Gunsight: ring-and-bead type
A
BRITISH
MANUFACTURE AND RESEARCH CO
LTD
HISPANO SUIZA
Springfield Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
Telephone: Grantham 2101
Cables:
Marco Telex Grantham
MEMBER OF THE
Telex:
37635
ARMAMENTS GROUP
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Look-out and aiming sight
The look-out and aiming sight Mk
weapons
Mk 1
covers in one unit the functions which in the past have required separate air
1
look-out sights and aiming sights.
It has been engineered to meet the very arduous environmental conditions encountered at sea in small ships,
with the maximum of reliability and the minimum of operator fatigue.
The sight is fully stabilised and its main functions are:
1
To serve as
air
look-out, particularly for surface and low-flying aerial
targets
2 To transmit target indication of such targets to a main fire-control system
3 To be conned by the ship's sensors or by a main fire-control system on
to a particular target requiring visual examination, for instance for
identification
4 To operate as a visual aiming sight directly controlling an associated
gun. Against surface targets, the sight is provided with a surface fire
computer contained in an emergency fire control box which is separately
manned
5 To be used by a safety officer for practice shoots
In the design the principle of unit construction has been widely applied. This makes the sight readily adaptable to
a variety of ship fitting applications as a complete lightweight visual, visual/television or visual/radar fire-control
system for guns or guided missiles.
Code No NSN 1 265-99-520-91 1 2 under the
The sight is in production for the Royal Navy, and has the
title 'sight, stabilised, visual and data transmission'.
NATO
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weapons
Gun mounting
and aiming sight for naval guns
4.5 inch
Mk 8 gun
mounting
The 4-5 in Mk 8 mounting has been specified by the British Naval Staff to give the optimum naval gun for the
1970s and 80s. With fully automatic operation, long range, great accuracy and a high-capacity shell, it has
exceptional performance in surface fire and support fire overland.
The mounting employs the new N99 role selective fuse to give the highest probability of destroying low and
medium-altitude aircraft and missile targets which pose the major threat from the air in the future.
This round includes the following
new
features:
Improved
shell
design to give better
lethality
Cool propellant offering an exceptional increase in barrel life to over
5000 rounds. This avoids frequent barrel changes and reduces costs
A
unique method of fixing the shell and holding
so allowing high ramming speeds
it
rigid in
the cartridge,
High muzzle velocity and long range
Elimination of primer misfires
A new
very versatile fuse
VICKERS LIMITED
Vickers House, Millbank,
Telephone: 01 -828 7777
London SW1
Cables: Vickers
,
England
London SW1
Telex:
27921
ViCKers
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Section 4: Surface sensors, control systems and
Electro-magnetic
ship's log
Aeronautical & General Instruments Ltd
40 Purley Way, Croydon, CR9 3BH, England
142
weapons
AGI
logs provide continuous
electro- magnetic
readings of ship's speed and distance covered with
an accuracy and reliability unmatched by any other
The Royal Navy has specified this
system.
equipment for surface and undersea vessels.
Speed range: 0-60 knots. Accuracy of speed
and distance indication: 0-1 per cent of full scale.
Other speed and accuracies available. Synchro or
Telephone: 01-684 3211
Hull fittings suitable
dc remote indication.
and double-skin craft.
Independent
salinity. Operator training courses arranged.
single
Cables: Instradio Croydon
Telex:
262960
for
of
Section 5
Propulsion
and
auxiliary
machinery
143
Section 5: Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Over 70 000 operating hours have been accumulated by Marine
Gnome gas turbines in British hovercraft, such as the SR. N6,
since 1 964. They have successfully operated in many parts of the
world, including regions with such extreme climatic conditions
as North Canada, Borneo, Scandinavia, Brunei, Iceland and
Libya.
In military
evaluated
r
^,
<^
;*
in
—
Warden Class (SR. N5 one Gnome)
one Gnome) have been
jungle swamp, ice, over rapids and in
operations the
and the Winchester Class (SR. N6
—
conditions of
and coastal waters.
river estuaries
The Marine Gnome
is
a
shaft engine with a very
specific fuel consumption
compact lightweight axial-flow twogood power/weight ratio and a low
Proteus-powered boat HMS Brave Borderer commenced
1958, and since then the British Royal Navy has had
continuous sea experience with the Marine Proteus. In HMS
Brave Borderer, as in her sister ship HMS Brave Swordsman, three
Marine Proteus engines form the sole propulsive machinery.
The success of these installations led to the adoption of the
Marine Proteus by the navies of Germany, Denmark, Greece,
Sweden, Italy, Malaysia, Brunei, Iran, Libya and the USA.
The Marine Proteus also has ideal power characteristics for
hydrofoil craft and hovercraft. The Mountbatten Class hovercraft
(SR N4) has four Proteus, the Wellington Class (BH. 7) one
Proteus, and the BH. 8 two Proteus engines.
The US Navy's
hydrofoils USS High Point and Tucumcari also have Proteus
engines
The
first
sea
trials in
The Marine Tyne RM 1 is a free power turbine engine of
4100 bhp. It has been developed from the earlier Marine Tyne
Mk 621 that powers the United States Navy's hydrofoil USS
Flagstaff and the Dolphin passenger-carrying hydrofoil.
1
The
has been ordered by the Ministry of
RM
Defence
(Navy) as the cruise engine for all future frigates and destroyers
for the Royal Navy. It will be supplied in a packaged or module
form to simplify installation and to ensure easy access for
servicing.
Olympus gas turbine, adopted
mainly from its gas generator
lightweight unit producing high power, and having a longestablished reputation for reliability in exacting duties as an
The outstanding advantages
of the
for larger ships, are derived
—
power plant, and in industrial applications.
1966 the Admiralty Board approved the conversion of the
Blackwood Class Frigate HMS Exmouth (1500 tons) to all-gas
aircraft
In
turbine power. This ship,
now
in
service with the Royal Navy, has
power with two Proteus
engines for cruising. This configuration gives the British Royal
Navy the first major warship with all-gas turbine machinery.
The Royal Navy has chosen the Olympus as the boost engine
for all future frigates and destroyers. Two engines in module form
will be installed in each Type 21 frigate and Type 42 destroyer,
with two Tyne engines in a COGOG machinery arrangement.
The Type 82 destroyer at present under construction will also
have two Olympus gas turbines, and steam turbines in a COSAG
arrangement.
Olympus engines are also in service with the Finnish Navy and
on order by the navies of Iran, Libya, Malaysia and Thailand.
one Olympus engine
144
installed for full
Section
5:
Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Gas turbine engines
Marine propulsion units
In 1 958 the Royal Navy started sea trials on a new class
of fast patrol boat powered by Rolls-Royce marine
gas turbines. Since then 13 other navies have ordered
Rolls-Royce gas turbines for similar craft. Many are
The Royal Navy have now chosen these
service.
engines for all future warships.
By the end of 1969 Rolls-Royce marine gas turbines
in
180 000 hours of sea-going ex50 Olympus, 29 Tyne and
98 Gnome engines were in service or on order.
accumulated
had
perience, and
200
Proteus,
All
British
gas turbine-powered hovercraft in
quantity production have Rolls-Royce engines and the
second generation of both military and civil hovercraft
will
have them too.
Specifications
Gnome
Marine
Marine Tyne
The Marine Gnome engine consists of a 10-stage axial compressor driven by a
two-stage turbine, an annular combustion chamber and a mechanically independent single-stage turbine which drives the power output shaft.
Max
rating:
Continuous
1050bhp
900bhp
rating:
in a
Length: 1666mm (65-5in)
Width: 314mm (12-36in)
Height: 519mm (20-4in)
Weight: 147kg (324lb), 201kg (444lb) with reduction gear
Fuel: DERD 1494 Avtur
Fuel consumption:
Oil
Max
litre (1
-2pt)/h
00 bhp
mm
mm
0283kg (0-625lb)/bhp/h max
consumption: 0-75
pedestal.
rating: 41
Length: 4343
(14 ft 3 in)
Length (complete module): 5562
(18 ft 3 in)
Width: 1828mm (6ft)
Height: 2692 mm (8ft 10in)
Weight: 14 062 kg (31 000 lb)
Fuel: BSS 2869 Class A
Fuel consumption: 0-221 kg (0494 lb)/bhp/h
DERD 2487
Oil:
The Marine Tyne RM 1 engine has a six-stage low-pressure compressor in
tandem with a nine-stage high-pressure compressor, each driven independently
by a single-stage turbine through co -axial shafts. The gas generator is connected
to a separate two-stage axial-flow power turbine with the drive shaft supported
max
DERD 2493
Oil:
Oil
consumption: 0-56
litre (1
pt)/h
max
Marine Proteus
Marine Olympus
The Marine Proteus engine is a simple-cycle, lightweight gas turbine with a
combined 12-stage axial and a single-stage centrifugal compressor, eight combustion chambers and independent compressor and power turbines.
The Marine Olympus gas generator is a high-pressure ratio unit with a five-stage
low-pressure compressor and a seven-stage high-pressure compressor. Each
compressor is driven by its own single-stage turbine through co-axial shafts.
The gas generator is connected to a separate power turbine which is a
Max
rating:
Continuous
4250bhp
rating: 3400bhp
single-stage axial-flow type, with the rotor shaft supported
Fuel:
DEF 2402
—TM
in a
pedestal.
27 200bhp
Output shaft speed: 5660rev/min max
Max
Length: 2890mm (113in)
Width: 1070mm (42in)
Weight: 1413kg (31181b)
rating
3:
Length: 6860mm (22ft 6in)
Width: 3300mm (10ft 10in)
diesel
Height:
Fuel consumption: 0-26kg (0-58lb)/bhp/h max
OEP 71
Oil consumption: 0-28 litre (0-5pt)/h average
2900mm
(9ft 6in)
Weight: 13 155kg (58 0001b)
Oil:
Gas generator:
Length: 3580mm (11ft 9in)
Width: 1300mm (4ft 3in)
Weight: 2950kg (65001b)
BSS 2869 class A
Fuel consumption: 0-22kg (0 490lb)/bhp/h
Fuel:
Oil:
Oil
max
DERD 2487
consumption: 0-84
litre (1
-5pt)/h
max
ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED
and Marine Gas Turbine Division
PO Box 72, Ansty, Coventry, CV7 9JR, England
Industrial
Telephone: Walsgrave-on-Sowe 3211
Cables:
Roycov Coventry
Telex:
31637
145
Section
5:
Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
The Paxman 16-cylinder Ventura engine
an outstanding unit for marine propulLight, compact and dependable, it is
available in a wide range of rated power to
suit naval vessels of many different types
is
sion.
Royal Libyan Navy corvette built by Vosper Ltd powered by twin
Paxman 16-cylinder Ventura engines each developing 1900bhp
HMS Hecate survey ship
1
hasdiesel-electric drive by three
2-cylinder Ventura engines totalling 3840bhp
MOD
Paxman
(Air)
long-range recovery and
support craft Seal powered by two 16cylinder Ventura engines each rated at
2000bhp
146
at
1485rev/min
Section
Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
5:
Diesel engines
Ventura range for marine propulsion
Paxmans have for many years been leaders in the field of compact,
high-output prime movers and the design and construction of the
Ventura range is another major technological advance based on
experience accumulated from millions of running hours by
Paxman vee-form diesels. Particular attention has been paid to:
Compactness
All
extraneous equipment,
coolers, free-end
engine dimensions
giving a remarkably small high-powered package.
drives,
etc.,
are packed
oil
Engine
speed
6
rev/min
Brake
Brake
Brake
Brake
1500
1250
1200
1000
hp
hp
hp
hp
8
6
12
8
12
16
16
YJXM YJCM YJXM YJCM JYXM YJCM YJXM YJCM
550
510
500
450
700
620
600
525
750
680
670
600
1150
1025
1000
900
925
825
800
700
1530
1370
1350
1200
1400
1235
1200
1050
1850
1650
1600
1400
inside the overall
These are continuous ratings intended for sustained high-speed running,
meeting the requirements of continuous duty and diesel-electric drive.
Low weight
This has been achieved with the use of the latest
and fabricating techniques without sacrificing any
the well-known Paxman ruggedness.
metallurgical
Propulsion engines for high-speed patrol craft
of
Special ratings are available for vessels requiring high
Smooth power flow
Stringent control of tolerances and finishmoving parts together with ultra-fine balancing of
crankshaft and flywheel gives vibration-free running over the
full and fluctuating speed/load range.
ing of
all
Quietness
The pressure charging combines high volumetric
Rating,
bhp
Engine
speed
rev/min
Max
6
8
6
power
12
8
for
12
short periods
16
16
YJXM YJCM YJXM YJCM JYXM YJCM YJXM YJCM
Inter
1600
1550
750
690
850
770
1000
920
1200
1100
1500
1380
1800
1650
2000
1840
2400
2200
Cont
1500
625
700
825
1000
1250
1500
1650
2000
efficiency with a muffling of the exhaust note.
Economy
Pressure charging of air into the advanced design
combustion chamber with a highly efficient fuel injection system
ensures economy of operation and clean exhaust gases.
Maintenance A
characteristic of Paxman vee-form diesels is the
run for long periods between overhauls, 20 OOOh in
some cases. This, combined with the clear access to components
requiring routine maintenance means that down-time is a very
small percentage of the total working life.
ability to
Interchangeability
A large number of wearing parts are
common throughout the range and replacement spares, machined
to precision limits, can be instantly exchanged without hand
This
fitting.
where
a
is
of particular benefit to multi-engine installations
common
spares stock can be held.
Maximum
rating
may
rating is the power available for short periods. Frequent use of this
increase maintenance down-time.
Intermittent rating is the
of the total running hours.
for short periods not
exceeding
10%
Continuous rating is intended for sustained high-speed running meeting the
requirements of continuous duty as generally applied to patrol craft of the highspeed type. Ratings are for temperatures not exceeding 29 C (YJXM) or with
the temperature of the water supply to the intercooler not exceeding 24 C
(YJCM).
Engine data
Number of cylinders:
6, 8, 12,
16
216mm
Bore and stroke: 197 x
(7-75 X 8-5in)
Cycle: 4-stroke
Compression ratio: 13:1
Full-load speed range: 750-1 500rev/min
Mean piston speed at 1500rev/min: 10-8m/sec (2125ft/min)
Dimensions and weights
=
LC
Length
(engine and coupling only)
Width
over
HB =
HD =
bearers
Height
Height
Engine
mm
6
1745
1137
(68-75)
(44-75)
1745
1137
(68-75)
(44-75)
1850
1137
(72-75)
(44-75)
YJXM
6
YJCM
8
YJXM
(in)
mm
(in)
mm
(in)
mm
(in)
Dry weight
kg (lb)
641
(25-25)
1257
3660
(49-5)
(8050)
641
(25-25)
1257
3750
(49-5)
(8275)
641
(25-25)
1675
(660)
4250
(9350)
1850
1137
(72-75)
(44-75)
641
(25-25)
1675
(660)
4360
YJCM
12
2220
1283
711
1638
5180
YJXM
(87-5)
(50-5)
(280)
(64-5)
(11
12
2220
1283
711
1638
5460
YJCM
(87-5)
(50-5)
(280)
(64-5)
(12 025)
16
2720
1283
743
(107)
(50-5)
(29-25)
1675
(660)
6950
YJXM
16
2720
1283
743
(107)
(50-5)
(29-25)
1675
(660)
7220
YJCM
8
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(9600)
400)
(15 300)
(15 900)
of English Electric Diesels Ltd
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Vulcan Works, Newton -le-Willows, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Newton-le-Willows 5151
Telex:
62366
1968
1969
147
Section 5: Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Top:
maintenance
escort
vessel
RNAS
Stalwart with five 16 YJCAZ and two 12
YJCAZ engines installed
Left:
one
the
of
engines installed in
Class guided missile
Ventura
16-cylinder
HMS
Fife, a
County
supplying
frigate, for
electrical
power
Below:
view of the engine room of
Hecate,
a
Royal
HMS
Navy
survey ship.
Powered by three 12-cylinder Ventura
engines coupled with generators each
producing 610kW for main propulsion
duties,
Paxman
a
there
are
engines
also
two
coupled
6-cylinder
to
300kW
generators for electrical power supplies
Below left: a 750kW Paxman Ventura
generating main standby set installed in
supertankers Esso Malaysia and Esso
Mercia.
Paxman -powered generators
supply power for various duties including
emergency and auxiliary power for fire
pumps and deck machinery for 16 vessels
completed or building in European shipyards
UZ
Section
Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
5:
Diesel engines
for
marine auxiliary duties
Backed by over
a century of
engineering experience,
most powerful engines
Paxman range of marine auxiliary diesel engines
offers many characteristic advantages. There is the high
output combined with a relatively low weight, com-
the
production;
its
weight class
now
in
are all-important. Adopted
as standard by the Ministry of Defence (Naval), the
YJ or Ventura as it is called has an output ranging
—
—
from 475 to 1920bhp.
Although outputs are high, running costs are low
these are easily-proven facts. The shorter stroke of the
Paxman engine means that piston speed, the really
vital factor,
is
most moderate.
For example, the
197mm (7-75in) stroke (RPH or YH) diesel running at
1 200rev/min has a piston speed of 470m/min (1 550ft/
min). This may be compared with a vertical unit of
similar power but with a 305mm (1 2in) stroke which, at
750rev/min, would have a piston speed of 460m/min
Other features contributing to the low
(1 500ft/min).
running costs are the small size and low weight of the
cylinder heads, pistons and other components, which
make overhaul and maintenance a simple procedure.
Periods between major overhauls often exceed 20 OOOh.
Because of their inherent reliability, Paxman marine
auxiliary engines are particularly suitable for multiunit installations operating under remote or automated
First is the RPH, with outputs from 1 37 to 825bhp and
speeds of up to 1500rev/min. The result of some 30
years of progressive development, this series of
heavy-duty engines has a proven history of reliability
and a service life unsurpassed by any other make of
diesel throughout the world. Second is the YH series,
direct-injection
in
particularly suitable for installations
where space considerations
pactness which is a main advantage of the vee-form
design, smooth running, long service life between
overhauls, and the ability to operate satisfactorily on
marine diesel oil Class B. In addition, the higher outputs of the smaller units in the range make them
particularly suitable for driving the modern 60Hz ac
generator.
The Paxman range of auxiliary engines covers
outputs of from 1 00 to 1 920bhp, with from four to 1
cylinders, and can be supplied with natural aspiration,
turbo-charging, or turbo-charging with charge intercooling.
The range covers four basic designs, with
many of the wearing parts commonly interchangeable.
a
is
it
version of the RPH, with outputs
1 1 OObhp. Third istheYJ, oneof the
ranging from 690to
control.
Typical outputs, dimensions and weights
Marine
Engine
rev/min :1500
4RPHZ ..
4RPHXZ
4RPHCZ
6RPHZ ..
6RPHXZ
6RPHCZ
8RPHZ
8RPHXZ
8RPHCZ
12RPHZ
12RPHXZ
12RPHCZ
.
12YHXZ..
12YHCZ..
6YJXZ
6YJCZ
8YJXZ
8YJCZ
12YJXZ
12YJCZ
16YJXZ
16YJCZ
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
176
223
275
274
334
413
366
447
550
618
825
960
1030
600
700
825
960
1230
1440
1650
1920
168
111
154
188
188
211
143
184
165
217
280
286
255
312
383
432
465
581
670
720
415
490
578
675
870
1020
1165
1365
273
244
317
409
325
422
546
512
634
820
900
850
550
610
735
840
1100
1260
1470
1680
bhp'kW
221
290
376
355
438
573
630
600
380
425
512
590
770
890
1045
1200
137
190
241
209
286
362
280
380
482
440
572
724
700
738
475
550
660
770
990
1160
1320
1540
Width
Length
mm
1000
1200
121
231
671
auxiliary rating
92
130
163
142
196
245
190
262
334
303
394
450
505
520
330
380
458
539
693
814
930
1090
2410
2460
2460
2720
2740
2790
3070
3120
3120
3580
3730
3810
4545
4700
3480
3480
3710
3835
4215
4140
4750
4800
in
95
97
97
107
108
110
121
123
123
141
147
150
179
185
137
137
146
151
166
163
187
189
mm
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1650
1520
1520
1520
1675
1650
1450
1450
1575
1575
1700
1675
1675
1780
Weight
Height
in
59
59
59
59
59
59
59
59
65
60
60
60
66
65
57
57
62
62
67
66
66
70
mm
1700
1680
1800
1750
1700
1800
1750
1780
1800
1960
2130
2240
2195
1860
1995
1995
2440
2440
2540
2640
2665
2665
in
67
66
71
69
67
71
69
70
71
77
84
88
86-5
73
77
77
96
96
100
104
105
105
kg
4380
4670
4800
5520
5670
5920
6400
6720
6870
8470
9900
10 300
9880
10 750
7860
8120
9270
9850
11 250
12 600
14 000
15 400
lb
9560
300
550
150
500
050
150
850
100
18 650
21 850
22 700
21 800
23 725
17 350
17 820
20 400
21 770
27 000
27 800
33 050
34 050
10
10
12
12
13
14
14
15
Z denotes marine auxiliary or diesel-electric propulsion
For diesel-electric propulsion ratings are reduced by approximately 10 percent
Weight includes underbase and generator
X Denotes pressure-charged
C Denotes intercooled pressure-charged
Starting equipment: electric, air or hydraulic
The marine auxiliary rating complies with Lloyd's unrestricted service requirements for engines operating in ambient temperatures up to 45 C (normally aspirated
or pressure-charged) or 30 C seawater temperature (intercooled. pressure-charged). For diesel electric propulsion and pumping duties, the temperatures are
29 C and 24 C
A Management Company
of English Electric Diesels Ltd
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Vulcan Works, Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Newton-le-Willows 5151
Telex: 62366
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1969
149
Section 5: Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Top: Deltic-powered fast patrol boats of
the Royal Norwegian Navy. These 'Nasty'
class FPBs have two turbocharged engines
of 3100shp each
Upper left: a motor torpedo boat of the
Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force
powered by three Deltic turbo-blown
engines developing a total of 9300shp
Lower
left:
Peruvian
fast
a
patrol
boat
of
charged Deltic engines developing
of
the
Navy powered by two turboa total
6200shp
Bottom left: a 'Ton' class coastal minesweeper of the Royal Australian Navy.
Over 65 of this class of ship powered by
two Deltic engines each of 1500shp are
in service throughout the world
Bottom
right:
an
installation
pair
of
engines for a
coastal minesweeper.
Panels can be
easily removed for servicing purposes
accoustically
150
clad
Deltic
Section 5: Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Diesel engines
range for marine propulsion
Deltic
The Deltic engine was designed specifically for use by the Royal
Navy and, although unique in the triangular arrangement of
cylinder blocks, crankcases and crankshafts, only proven principles of opposed-piston practice, and the equally proven forkand-blade rod design fitted
conventional type are used.
in
Acoustic cladding
Special acoustic cladding has been developed to reduce diese
noise. It is arranged in easily removable panels. As regards heat
insulation, it is assumed that 2 percent of the total heat energy
available from consumed fuel in a liquid-cooled engine can be
accounted for in radiation. Although the acoustic cladding is
not a complete insulator, it can be expected that a total increase in
cooling capacity of approximately 5 percent would be required
and it is suggested that the normally fitted coolers (with excess
capacity in the order of 10-15 percent) would accommodate this
increase.
This cladding method can also be applied to other
diesel engines.
countless vee-form engines of
The triangular configuration, coupled with the extensive use
of
the engine castings, has considerable advantages,
providing an extremely compact power unit with, for a compression-ignition engine, an unusually high power/weight ratio.
For example, the CT18-42K engine (see engine data) offers
3840bhp with a ratio of 1-43kg/hp (3 1 5lb/hp), bmep is conservatively rated at 9 45kg/cm 2 (134-4lb/in 2 ).
A special feature of the Deltic range of marine engines is the
reverse reduction gearbox which can be supplied as a unit
integral with the engine.
Even when fitting this unit, a power/
weight ratio of just under 1-8kg/shp (4lb/shp) is achieved and
the basic concept of a compact power unit is enhanced by this
light alloy for
feature.
The original specification called for an engine with a low
maintenance factor capable of being dealt with by semi-skilled
engine room staff, and only minor attention is called for during
the life of the engine up to major servicing.
The complete
interchangeability of common parts and components, such as
auxiliary pumps and control units, permits the extensive use of
the repair-by-replacement technique. Major units of the engine
such as the blower, phasing gear case and reverse reduction
gearbox, are also interchangeable thus reducing servicing time.
For fast patrol boat installations where boat trim and space
limitations are of major significance, a vee-drive gearbox can be
supplied which enables a particularly compact installation arrangement to be achieved. To match the concept of light weight
and compactness, a special range of ancillary installation equipment has been developed in conjunction with the respective
manufacturers of exhaust and air intake silencers, coolant heat
exchangers, oil coolers and priming pumps.
A Deltic-engined installation offers substantial advantages
where weight and space affect the performance of the vessel and
often make possible machinery arrangements previously considered impracticable.
Technical data
No
of
cylinders
common
to
all
Section through
No
2 cylinders of Deltic Type
CT18-42K
Deltic marine engines
18; cylinder bore
1302mm
(5 125in); stroke
184mm
2
(7-25in
opposed-piston compression-ignition engines operating on
the two-stroke cycle and employ either a mechanically driven scavenge blower
or a turbocharger.
On the higher rated CT' engines charge-air coolers are
introduced and are integral with the turbocharger unit. The engines are liquid-
2)
cooled with
exchangers.
closed circuit system incorporating thermostatic valves and heat
Lubrication system is on the dry sump principle with scavenge oil
pump returning oil to a service tank via an oil cooler; a thermostatic valve
controls the temperature.
Deltic engines are
a
Engine data
Full-load
Engine type
18-25K
T18-27K
.
T18-37K'
.
CT18-50K*
Full-load
Engine
weight
less gearbox
kg (lb)
Overall
length less
Overall
gearbox
width
Speed
bmep
rating
range
kg/cm 2
bhp
power
bhp
rev/mm
(lb/in
1725
1900
600/
6 34
(90-2)
9-51
160-3
4605
2337
1905
2134
1550
(1873)
(0-358)
(10 350)
(92)
(75)
(84)
600/
85-7
9-51
172-8
4513
2337
1905
2134
2000
(97-1)
(1873)
(0-386)
(9950)
(92)
(75)
(84)
600/
1650
7-58
(107 8)
10-12
(1994)
162-9
5071
(11 180)
3048
1905
2314
(120)
(75)
(84)
600/
7-98
(113-4)
12-88
(2537)
171-1
(0-382)
4890
3048
1905
2134
(10 780)
(120)
(75)
(84)
9-45
(134-4)
12 88
(2537)
173-8
5852
3120
1778
2007
2100
(0-388)
(12 900)
(123)
(70)
(79)
600/
8-62
5852
3120
1778
2007
(145-0)
12 88
(2537)
170-8
2100
(0-380)
(12 900)
(123)
(70)
(79)
2200
2500
2630
2420
3240
2100
CT18-42K"
maximum
Maximum
1970
18-39K'
Piston speed
Continuous
2850
3100
3840
600/
4140
The
prefix T to the engine type denotes a turbocharged engine,
mechanically driven scavenge blowers
"
Sprint rated engines, generally for fast patrol boat applications
A Management Company
at
2
)
fuel
cons.
m/sec
g/bhp-h
(ft/min)
(Ib/bhp-h)
(0-364)
CT denotes turbocharging with
mm
integral charge-air coolers.
(in)
mm
(in)
Engines with no prefix
Overall
height
mm
(in)
letter
have
of English Electric Diesels Ltd
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Telephone: Newton-le-Willows 5151
Telex:
62366
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1969
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Above: Type 16 VTS engine on
Below: Indian Navy
test
.:::>
i*Wt*
152
frigate
Beas
Section
5:
Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Diesel engines
ASR
1
range for marine propulsion
Vickers has been manufacturing the highly successful
Admiralty Standard Diesel Engines Range 1 since
1948 and has supplied them for submarines, frigates,
tugs and aircraft carriers.
Modifications have been constantly introduced to
take advantage of modern developments and to keep
latest
abreast of the
technology.
Many navies
abroad have taken advantage of
this proven design and
include
Australia,
current users
Canada and India.
The basic design of engine is such that variations for
purposes are easily made, which facilitates
in such a wide range of vessels.
The in-line version, which may be normally aspirated
or supercharged, has either six or eight cylinders and
is eminently suitable for auxiliary generating engines,
being rated at 360 kW and 550 kW respectively.
The V-type is available with either 1 2 or 1 6 cylinders
and may be normally aspirated, supercharged by turboblowers or mechanically supercharged.
Brief technical particulars of the various types are
specific
use
their
shown
in the accompanying table.
The photograph on the opposite page shows a 16
VTS engine on the test bed. Normally eight engines of
this
type (four operating clockwise and four counter-
main propulsion in Admiralty
has recently completed and supervised
the installation of a set of these engines in a frigate
built by Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
Previous frigates engined by Vickers include HMS
Salisbury and Leopard as well as Beas and Betwa for
the Indian Navy.
Auxiliary generating sets have also been supplied for
HMS Llandaff, Chichester, Ausonia, Lynx and
Brahmaputra, and the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes,
while the 12 VTS engines have been fitted in the
Admiralty tug HMS Typhoon.
Vickers is known the world over as submarine
builders and has been closely associated with the
British Admiralty and most other naval countries of the
world in the production of complete vessels.
Although the first Barrow-built engines for submarines were petrol-driven in about 1 903, they weresoon
followed by the first diesel engines in 1 908, and Vickers
has been constantly engaged in this field ever since.
Many of the highly successful Oberon Class submarines, each of which incorporates two 16 VMS
diesel generating sets for main propulsion, were built
by Vickers.
clockwise) are
fitted as
frigates. Vickers
Specification
ASR
1
diesel engines
Type
6
mm
247-7
8
LTS
12
VTS
16
VTS
16
VMS
247-7
9-75
247-7
9-75
247-7
9-75
247-7
9-75
266-7
10-5
266-7
10-5
266-7
266-7
266-7
10-5
10-5
10-5
rev/min
720
720
920
920
920
Continental
532
UK
525*
786
775t
1460
1440
kN/m-
848
123
938
136
903
m
4-8
5-69
4-8
in
189
224
189
m
1-3
1-3
1-7
1-7
1-78
in
51
51
67
67
70
2-82
111
2-87
2-59
2-59
305
113
102
102
120
10 160
10
13716
14 732
13-5
14-5
18 035
17-75
Bore
in
mm
Stroke
in
Speed
Maximum bhp
LTS
BMEP
Ib/in 2
Length
Breadth
Height
m
in
Weight
kg
tons
975
131
1
1
967-2028
940-2000
931-945
135-137
1866
1840
871
126-3
5-66
5-7
224-75
223
21
336
21
'Output with generator 360 kW
^Output with generator 550 kW
VICKERS LIMITED
Barrow Engineering Works
PO Box
12, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Barrow-in-Furness 3366 Cables: Vickerseng Barrow-in-Furness
Telex:
6597
vicKers
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Section
5:
Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Main propulsion gearing
for improved Leander Class frigates
This double-reduction double-helical main
propulsion gear unit designed for the
improved twin-screw Leander Class frigis of dual tandem articulated design
driven by a single steam turbine. The allwelded gearcase, fabricated at the David
Brown plant at Penistone, shows how
ates
modern welding techniques produce the
finest possible results with
an extremely
complex design
Main propulsion gearing
HMS Exmouth
for
With
double-reduction
double-helical
propulsion gear unit
was designed for the Royal Navy frigate
HMS Exmouih, the world's first all-gas
turbine major warship. This massive gearbox, a dual tandem locked-train unit with
gearing, this main
self-synchronising clutches, is a complex
design to transmit the drive from two alternative sources of gas turbine power. An
Olympus engine, positioned forward of
the gear unit, supplies the main power
and two Proteus engines, located aft,
supply power for normal cruising
Main propulsion gear unit
for Vosper Mk 5 and Mk 7 fast
destroyers
The Vosper Mk 5 and
Mk 7 marine gearbox
double-reduction single helical main
propulsion gear unit designed for the
series of fast destroyers being built for the
Imperial Iranian Navy and the Libyan
Navy by Vosper Thornycroft. The gearing
is of dual-tandem locked-train design and
transmits the drive from two alternative
power sources, an Olympus gas turbine
for the main drive, positioned forward, and
is
a
a
Paxman
diesel engine, located
normal cruising
154
aft,
for
Section
5:
Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Gearing
for
marine main propulsion
For well over half a century David Brown have played
prominent role in the design, development and
manufacture of main propulsion gearing for naval
ships, working in close collaboration with the Ministry
a
Defence (Navy Department).
David Brown have contributed greatly to post-war
gearing developments, in close involvement with the
work of NAVGRA and considerable progress has been
made in the use of hardened gears. Produced under
'clean air' conditions of strict temperature and humidity
of
approx. 97
control, David
demanded by
Brown gears
British
are well within the limits
Standard 1807, Part
1,
Class A1,
and balance.
Examples of designs produced include those for
Whitby Class frigates, Leander and improved Leander
Class frigates, assault ships and others, while of recent
date a David Brown gearbox was fitted in the all-gas
turbine ship HMS Exmouth. Present contracts include
the design and manufacture of main propulsion gear
units for the projected type 42 gas turbine-driven ships.
for pitch, profile, helix
in.
2,464 m.
Main propulsion gear
approx. 128
unit for
improved Leander Class frigates
approx. 168i
in.
in.
t^ELfJf
Main propulsion gear
unit for
HMS
Exmouth
c
'-.-.•
Main propulsion gear
DAVID
BROWN GEAR
unit for
Vosper
Mk
5 and
Mk
7 fast destroyers
INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Gear Division
Park Gear Works, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England
Telephone: Huddersfield 22180
Cables: Gearing Huddersfield
Telex:
51562
155
Saction 5: Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
pontoon with two 75 hp units
mounted together on the stern. A third
unit of 1 50 hp (stem raised) is mounted on
the bow for test purposes. Stem lengths
Above:
can be varied according to displacement
of vessel and working depth of water. The
units can be operated by controls mounted
on the engine bed or from a remote control
Other illustrations
for one or more units.
show Ford-engined units of 50 hp (right)
and 65 hp (far right) with Dorman-engined
units of 75 hp (below left) and 150hp
(below right)
Harbormaster units are designed for
moving heavy loads at comparatively low
speeds under arduous conditions, over
long periods of continuous operation with
the minimum of maintenance. They are
therefore designed to deliver power at a
high thrust/hp ratio with the
reliability
156
maximum
of
•
•
Section
Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
5:
Outboard propulsion units I
heavy-duty marine applications
for
a powerful and unique type of propulsion for more substantial craft such as tugs,
dredgers, floating cranes and heavy barges. A safety device in the form of a friction slip-gear permits the
stem and tail assembly to swing back if underwater obstructions are encountered. The entire unit can be mounted
on any craft by simply clamping down the four base lugs to the deck. The units are of robust design, reliable
under the most arduous conditions, and are supported by a first-class spares service.
These large outboards provide
ferries,
Technical specifications
50 hp
1800
Engine (1
Ford 2701 C four-stroke four-cylinder diesel. 50 bhp at
1850 rev min for continuous duty. Totally enclosed
freshwater cooling with tropical radiator.
freshwater cooling with tropical radiator.
Transmission
Borg & Beck overcentre clutch or Borg Warner 1 :1
reverse gear driving 737 mm (29 in) dia standard
towing propeller through Harbormaster geared transmission.
Vertical
2135 mm
360 deg.
(7 ft)
Total
shaft lengths
1220
mm
(4
ft)
min,
max.
Steering through continuous
weight of unit 1500 kg (1-5 tons).
Fuel tank 68 litres (15 gal).
rev
min
for
continuous duty.
Transmission
Parsons hydraulically
operated
Totally enclosed
1 :1
reverse
gear
mm
driving
965
dia standard
towing
a
(38 in)
propeller through Harbormaster geared transmission.
Vertical shaft lengths 1220
(4 ft) min, 2135
mm
mm
max.
Steering through continuous 360 deg.
(7
Total weight of unit 2850kg (2-8 tons). Fuel tank 135
litres (30 gal).
ft)
150hp
Engine
Engine (2)
Dorman 4DA four-stroke four-cylinderair-cooled
50 bhp at 1 850 rev/min for continuous duty.
diesel.
Dorman 6LDT four-stroke six-cylinder turbo-charged
1 50 bhp
at
550 rev min for continuous duty.
diesel.
1
enclosed
Totally
fresh-water
cooling
with
tropical
radiator.
Transmission
Borg and Beck overcentre clutch or Parsons hydraulically operated 1 1 reverse gear driving a 737
(29 in)
dia standard towing propeller through Harbormaster
geared transmission. Vertical shaft lengths 1220
Steering through
(4 ft) min, 2135
(7 ft) max.
continuous 360 deg. Total weight of unit 1 500 kg (1 -5
tons). Fuel tank 68 litres (1 5 gal).
mm
:
mm
mm
Transmission
Borg & Beck overcentre clutch driving a 1270 mm
dia
standard towing
propeller
through
(50 in)
Harbormaster geared transmission.
Vertical shaft
lengths 1520 mm (5 ft) min, 2440 mm (8 ft) max.
Steering through continuous 360 deg. Total weight of
unit
5700 kg
(5-6 tons).
Fuel tank not included
in
supply.
65 hp
Engine
2704C
four-stroke six-cylinder diesel. 65 bhp at
1800 rev min for continuous duty. Totally enclosed
freshwater cooling with tropical radiator.
Ford
Transmission
Borg Warner hydraulically operated 1 :1 reverse gear
driving a 965
(38 in) dia standard towing propeller
through Harbormaster geared transmission.
Vertical shaft lengths 1220
(4 ft) min, 2135
Steering through continuous 360 deg.
(7 ft) max.
Fuel tank
Totai weight of unit 2450 kg (2-4 tons).
104 litres (23 gal).
mm
mm
mm
Harbormaster units can be operated by the controls on
or, if necessary, from a remote position with
mechanical, hydraulic or electro-hydraulic controls.
the unit
Where
multiple unit installation is required, control
can be achieved by variations of the above methods.
a
65 hp and 75 hp units
Pedestal-type control columns are available for remote
control of one or more units for steering, throttle and
50
hp,
reverse gear, with
mechanical steering through
lay-
shafting.
750 hp units
Control consoles can be supplied for mounting on the
bridge or wheelhouse, to accept the electro-hydraulic
controls which are supplied as an integral part of the
75 hp
Engine
Dorman 4LD
Remote control
four-stroke four-cylinder diesel. 75
HARBORMASTER
bhp
at
1
50 hp
unit.
LIMITED
Sa/es Department
Central Road,
Temple
Telephone: Harlow 24301
Fields,
Harlow, Essex, England
Cables: Jonwhiteng Harlow
Telex:
81317
ISM.-M'l.-J.'.
rViH
.-l
157
Section
5:
Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
The
illustrations
of the facilities
used
Fixed-pitch propellers
Stone Manganese Marine
Limited
is
leading supplier of propulsion equipment
The company's
Navy.
to the Royal
Birkenhead Works specialises particularly
production
in this
Controllable-pitch propellers and
thrust units
The company provides three designs
bow
bow
thrust
units
to
of
addition to
meet all naval
controllable-pitch propellers
in
The SMM Greenwich Works,
in which the accompanying photographs
were taken, specialises in the production
of this equipment
applications.
158
in
on this page show some
and equipment of SMM
the production of propellers
Section 5: Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Propellers
for
all
marine applications
Stone Manganese Marine Limited continues a long
history of over a century as main supplier of propulsion
equipment to the British Ministry of Defence (Navy).
In
position, the company continues to
of products and manufacturing
fully all requirements of the Royal Navy.
this priviliged
develop
its
facilities to
range
meet
12 13 14
3 4
B
B
lO
IB IB 17
1B
IB
SO
11
27 2B
1
Vernier locking
assembly
2 Thrust collar
3 Cylinder head
4 Piston
5
ring
Circulation valve
6 Sealing ring
7 Bearing ring
8 Blade bolt
9 Piston rod bearing
10 Pressure tubes
11 Shaft coupling
12 Header tank
connection
13 Pneumatic actuator
14 Valve casing
Diagramatic arrangement of a Model
XX
25 aa S3 as
15 Valve
16 Valve spindle
17 Pitch feed-back
rack
18 Command rack
19 Operating lever
20 Feed-back
21
transmitter
Pitch locking device
Feed-back lever
22
23 Feed-back sliding
ring assembly
24 Carrier pin
25 High-pressure seals
26 Oil transfer-box
21
27
Oil
28
29
30
shaft
Tail shaft
Tail shaft bolt
Crank pin ring
Sliding blocks
31
32
33
34
35
36
transfer-box
Hub body
Servo cylinder
Piston rod
Servo piston
Cone
37 Driving sleeve
38 Cone cap
39 Jacking screw
casing
controllable-pitch propeller
The range
High-definition propellers of the types required by
the Ministry of Defence involve close manufacturing
tolerances both in the casting and machining stages.
Adherance to these fine limits is achieved using most
modern production techniques, in the three works of
of propulsion equipment supplied for
applications
fixed-pitch
and controllablepitch propellers and bow thrust units
is supported by
other specialised equipment in this field, including
watertight door and fire-door systems as well as
SMM at Greenwich, Birkenhead and Glasgow.
SMM has developed a range of alloys which
marine windows.
have
been adopted for use by the Ministry of Defence
(Navy)
these include Superston Seventy, Novoston
and the new sound-deadening alloy Sonoston.
—
naval
—
—
SMM
From the Glasgow Works foundry
supplies
non-ferrous castings in a variety of intricate patterns
for naval applications.
STONE MANGANESE MARINE LIMITED
Anchor and Hope Lane, London SE7, England
Telephone: 01-858 6171
1966
1969
159
Section
A new
5:
Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
range of co-axial reduction gears
installations up to 18 000hp.
These incorporate the Vickers epicyclic
gear and ratios up to 9:1 are available. The
small size and low weight make them
especially suitable for modern high-speed
for diesel
ships
The increasing use of marine gas turbines
has led to the development of a new
range of gearboxes incorporating synchro
self-shifting
clutches and flexible coup-
lings so arranged that the
main engine can
take the drive from the cruise engine without stopping the ship and to provide a
smooth take-up
of
power from
rest
and
during
change-over of the engines.
Vickers has a range of designs to suit all
combinations of gas steam diesel prime
movers. The design shown is suitable for
main gas turbines and cruising diesel
engines
PARALLEL- SHAFT PRIMARY REDUCTION
MAIN ENGINE-DRIVEN OIL PUMP
"^TURNING GEAR
A
modular design suitable tor multiplemain propulsion machinery incor-
ir'Dut
porating the Vickers epicyclic gear for the
reduction stage
final
160
RAL OIL TANK
Section 5: Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Main propulsion gearing
for naval
and marine vessels
Vickers marine main propulsion gears have earned an
unrivalled reputation for reliability, quiet operation,
compactness and ease of maintenance with merchant
This
and naval engineers throughout the world.
reputation can be attributed to the company's policy
of continual research and development into manufacturing accuracy, hardening techniques, bearings and gear
Vickers association with the British
case design.
Ministry of Defence (Navy) through the Royal Navy and
Vickers Gearing Research Association is continuing to
provide fundamental research into all aspects of gear
design and manufacture.
In comparison with conventional designs of marine
gearing, epicyclic gears overcome size and weight
limitations.
The Vickers epicyclic gear, incorporating
improved load-sharing principles, is now available for
marine applications using diesel or turbine main propulsion machinery.
The examples illustrated give an indication of the
designs available for all forms of main propulsion
machinery.
A
vertically off-set
gearbox
for a diesel
engine rated
at
1700 hp
with an input of 900 rev/min and an output of 300 rev/min. The
design incorporates a thrust bearing and lubricating oil modules
A single-reduction double-helical gearbox to take the drive from
Control equipment for a controllablefour 2000 hp engines.
pitch propeller is fitted to the forward end of the gearbox. The
design can be modified to suit two or three engines and powertakeoffs for
pumps and
generators can be provided
VICKERS LIMITED
Barrow Engineering Works
PO Box
12, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Barrow-in-Furness 3366
Telex:
6597
Cables: Vickerseng Barrow-in-Furness
vicKers
161
Section
5:
Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Disc brakes
marine main propulsion transmissions
for
Dunlop Aviation Division, with long experience in
advanced brake design for aircraft and other applica-
was
OL'Pt" SuP<>OnT «
N
Typical rounds of
typical
214
81mm
smoke round; and
mortar ammunition:
typical
HE round
Left to right,
round
81mm HE L15A4
fused L35; round
81mm HE
L1
5A3 fused No 162;
Section 9:
Weapons and ammunition
Mortar system
81mm medium
mortar ammunition
Ammunition available for the 81 mm mortar system includes high-explosive,
smoke and practice rounds which have been specially designed to match
the mortar and to achieve a general range of well over 5000m (5500yd)
with great accuracy at
The high-explosive
all
ranges.
bomb
has a special cast-iron body which explodes
of small fragments, each capable of causing lethal
injury.
Fragmentation into a few large pieces and ineffective metal dust,
which occurs with many other types of mortar bombs, has been eliminated.
number
into a large
The short-ranging bomb
(a
failing with other mortars which
troops) does not occur at all with
well-known
constitutes a hazard to the user's
own
system.
this
Specification
High-explosive round
(Round,
81mm
Practice round
(Bomb, 81mm mortar, practice L22A1
HE L15A3)
mortar.
Weight: 4-4kg (91b 13oz)
Filling:
This
60.40 (RDX TNT)
is
(90yd)
a re-usable store item designed to fire with a maximum range of 80m
when the obturating ring is fitted. It is in service with the British Army
Body: ductile cast-iron
extruded aluminium alloy
Tail unit:
Fuse: No 162 or L35
Propellant in celluloid container: porous nitrocellulose
No of augmenting charges: 6
Primary cartridge: filled cordite
017
Obturation: plastic ring
Overall length: 51 05cm (20-1 in) with L35 fuse;
No 162 fuse
Ranges
NC30
given by the existing six augmenting charge
system:
WM
Minimum
47-24cm (18
6in)
Primary
with
Charge
Range: minimum 200m (220yd)
Range: maximum well over 5000m (5500yd) with supercharge
1
2
3
4
5
6
Smoke round
(Round, 81
mm
Smoke
mortar,
WP
A
L1
special extended range charge gives a range of
Maximum
500m ;550yd)
1000m (1100yd)
1700m (1860yd)
2200m (2400yd)
3000m (3280yd)
3700m (4050yd)
4500m (4920yd)
5400m (5900yd)
9A1
Weight: 4-5kg (9lb 14oz)
Filling: white phosphorous
Body: grey cast-iron
Fuse: No 162 or L35
Overall length: 49-78cm
No 162 fuse
200m (220yd)
400m (440yd)
600m (660yd)
800m (880yd)
1 1 00m (1 200yd)
1400m (1530yd)
1600m (1750yd)
Packaging
(19 6in)
with
L35
fuse:
45 97cm
(18
1
in)
with
The ammunition is supplied in strong waterproof containers, each holding two
rounds; two such containers are fitted into a steel box. resulting in a very robust
package which, with four rounds, weighs 33kg (72lb)
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Director of Sales (Army)
St Christopher House,
Southwark
Street,
London SE1, England
Telephone: 01-928 7999
215
Section 9:
Weapons and ammunition
Bren conversion to
NATO
7
-
62mm
calibre
ammunition
New
lease of life for the Bren
The Bren gun has long been a deservedly popular weapon with the men in action the world over. By converting
now made possible by the Royal Small Arms team at Enfield
it to use modern NATO 7 62mm ammunition
the many excellent features of this weapon have been given a valuable new lease of life and the overall flexibility of
the gun has been greatly increased.
—
What
conversion
comprises: At the Royal Small
Arms Factory, Enfield, all marks of
303in Bren light machine gun are
the
Enfield
converted to fire present-day ammunition.
Conversion comprises the
supply of several entirely new components, including barrel, magazine
and breech-block assembly; also
modification and machining of the
body
and
special plant
Important:
tained
in
All
original
the converted
parts
re-
Bren are
checked for wear or other
defects and are renewed where
necessary. Thus, every Enfield Bren
conversion means delivery of virtually a brand-new gun.
carefully
Improved
flash eliminator
better barrel too: One of the
features of the Enfield Bren conver216
sion
is
the introduction of a
improved
much
Also a
new barrel, chromium-plated in the
chamber to give better operation
under adverse conditions and in the
bore for greatly prolonged barrel life.
flash
eliminator.
other
units,
requiring
and tooling.
the 20-round magazine of the LIAI
rifle, which will give welcome flexibility in the field.
Further information and quota-
Interchangeable magazines for
tions: If you require more details
about the Bren conversion, or firm
quotations on price and delivery,
greater flexibility: The new 30round magazine has been specially
please contact the Director of Sales
(Army) at the Ministry of Defence
designed to be interchangeable with
in
London.
Section 9:
Weapons and ammunition
Bren machine gun
conversion to
NATO ammunition
New
magazine
catch/ejector block
New 30-round magazine (interchangeable with 20-round
LIAI rifle magazine)
New
barrel (complete with
flash eliminator )
improved
New
breech-block
and extractor
New
backsight leaf
Cover added to bipod sleeve
to shield gas cylinder ports
Sundry machining operations
and modifications to body
Main features
of
RSAF
Bren conversion
Specification
General particulars
Main dimensions
Type of feed: magazine, 30 round
Overall length:
downward
bottom, downward
1237mm
Position of feed: top,
Position of ejection:
Overall height
System of operation: gas, four-position adjustment
Type of fire: single shot and automatic
(magazine
Rate of fire: 500-575 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 869m/sec
Type of cooling: air, removable barrel
Type of cocking: hand, right-hand side, folding
Type of front sight: blade
Type of
rear sight: leaf,
Bore diameter: 7-54
Rifling diameter:
Rifling width:
graduated to 2000metres or yards
of rifling grooves: 6
rifling:
Shot
travel:
1
turn in
305mm
right-hand
114mm
Length of magazine:
613mm
216mm
Weight of magazine
0-5m
rifling
422-460mm
Weight of magazine
(empty): 0-39kg
Chamber chromium-plated:
Bore and
224mm
Weight of complete weapon
(less magazine): 9-52kg
+ 0-10mm
+ 002mm
Number
and bipod extended):
Length of barrel assembly:
+ 005mm
Twist of
fitted
Overall width
(bipod folded):
7-798
2-79
(magazine removed and bipod folded):
Overall height
0025mm thick minimum
chromium-plated: 005mm thick minimum
(full):
109kg
Weight of
barrel assembly:
2-63kg
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Director of Sales (Army)
St Christopher House,
Southwark
Street,
London SE1, England
Telephone: 01-928 7999
217
Section 9:
Weapons and ammunition
The mine-laying plough, fitted with cage wheels, towed by a
standard armoured personnel carrier. The harrow discs close the
trench opened by the plough point after the mines are laid. The
chain attached to the discs drags the surface smooth
218
Bar mines are loaded on to the conveyor of the plough from the
Conveyor height is adjustable.
Buried laying rate is 600-700 mines per hour. The plastics-cased
mines cannot be located by electro-magnetic detectors
safety of an armoured vehicle.
Section 9:
Weapons and ammunition
Bar mine system
Bar mines and mine-laying equipment
The new British bar mine system combines great
inhibiting enemy movement with
effectiveness in
simplicity, safety and economy in the deployment of
mines.
The system is based on the use of a new type of
mine and of a mine-laying plough'. The mines are
transported in and the plough is towed by any suitable
vehicle, usually a tracked armoured personnel carrier.
Advantages
The new bar mine system has many advantages, the
most important being:
Greater effectiveness
by mine detectors and
severe.
Greater
by the Eager Beaver fork lift
described elsewhere in
Bar
mines
this Catalogue.
can also be assembled in
manpacks of four mines each for use in situations where
trucks cannot be used.
The logistics of mine-laying are therefore greatly
ideally suited for handling
tractor
shown below and
fully
simplified.
a
trailer-type
bar
per hour.
to
mines
enemy armour
are
is
required
to
Improved
handling
to
mines can
700
be
from
an
laid
bar mines can be buried
— compact
unit
loads
can
be
safely air-lifted, quickly handled in the field.
Specifications
Bar mine
mm
mm
mm
Overall length: 1200
Overall width: 108
Overall height: 81
Total weight: 1 1 kg
Weight of explosive: 8-4 kg
Laying plough
mm
Overall length: 4190
Overall width, including cage wheels:
Overall height: 1270
Weight, ready for use: 1240 kg
1600
mm
mm
Unit load of 72 bar mines
840 mm
1220 mm
Width: 1020 mm
Height:
Length:
pallet:
Effective density (load
855 kg
package
ratio):
88 percent
plough of
mechanical
hydraulic
nor
design;
neither
electrical equipment is involved in its operation.
A conveyor arm above the tow bar accepts bar
mines loaded from the armoured towing vehicle,
without exposing personnel to enemy fire. The conveyor
is
adjustable in height to adapt it to any towing
vehicle. It feeds the mines to an adjustable spacing
mechanism, which deposits them in a trench of adjustable depth made by the plough. Two harrow discs then
close the trench; a dragged chain may be used to
smooth the surface. The plough and harrow can also
be raised to allow the mines to be laid on the surface.
All wearing parts, such as the plough point, are
quickly and simply replaced. The machine can be used
on any type of soil capable of being ploughed.
Cage wheels can be quickly fitted to the two hubs to
provide extra stability on soft or uneven ground at high
travelling speeds.
The plough is capable of laying buried mines at the
rate of 600-700 mines per hour and at even higher
rates on the surface.
Conveyor, tow bar and cage wheels can be quickly
purely
damage
— fewer
—
armoured
Greater speed — up
safety
vehicle.
Weight, including
Mine-laying plough
The bar mines are laid by
bar mines cannot be located
inhibit a given area.
Greater
Bar mine
The new bar mine has a tough plastics casing housing
the explosive charge and the fuze, which contains only
very few small metal parts. The mine cannot be detected
by any current electro-magnetic mine detector.
Extensive trials have shown that this mine is
completely effective against any tank track and causes
severe damage to tank belly armour
The fuze is fitted before operational use and is armed
immediately prior to loading; the mine can thus be
handled, transported and stored in safety.
Because of its shape, 72 bar mines are combined
into a unit load of approximately one cubic metre
volume and 1 tonne in weight, securely steel-strapped to
a standard pallet for ease of handling. Such a load is
efficiency
—
removed
for
transport.
The equipment
portable.
is
fully
air-
Standard unit load of 72 bar mines on a steel-strapped pallet.
is safe and can be air-dropped. Manpacks of four mines
each can also be made up
The load
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Director of Sales (Army)
St Christopher House,
Southwark
Street,
London SE1, England
Telephone: 01-928 7999
219
Section 9:
Weapons and ammunition
Anti-riot
for short-range
Greener
Mk
3 police
mm
(14/2J
(12/21 in)
Mk3/12: 70 mm (12/23
Mk3: 73
peace-keeping duties
gun
Overall length: 1067 mm (42
Weight: 351 kg (7 lb 1 2 oz)
Bore and chamber size:
Mk3/14: 73
equipment
in)
in)
mm
in)
Webley
anti-riot
-inch
1
gun
mm (9 in)
mm (24 in)
246
Barrel length:
[J
Overall length: 61
Weight: 2-48 kg (54
Webley 38
and 32 Mk 4
Webley 38
lb)
Mk
4
revolver
revolvers
Police and military
Pocket model
Barrel length:
76 mm (3 in)
Overall length: 178 mm (7 in)
Barrel length:
Weight:
67 kg
(1 lb
Mk 3
The Greener
Overall
gun
to
This gun is intended for the dispersal of riots, guarding
of vulnerable points, night ambushes, etc. It is constructed on semi-military lines to withstand the
roughest usage, is a powerful and versatile shortrange smooth-bore shotgun for use against targets at
up to 100 metres, and has the Greener improved
Martini action.
Three types are available to meet a wide variety of
special needs.
Mk 3/12 is chambered for use with
standard 2| inch 12-bore cartridges obtainable all over
the world. A special security feature is incorporated in
the Mk 3 and Mk3/14 which fire only special ammunition. Cartridges may be loaded with any shot.
The Webley
1
-inch anti-riot
Typical uses for this
gun
gun
are the dispersal of riots, the
arrest of armed besieged criminals, etc. It is a shortrange shoulder-controlled weapon for use by internal
security forces. Accurate, robust, light in weight and
simple to operate and maintain, this gun has a long
barrel and adjustable rear sights for consistent accuracy
over ranges of approximately 100 metres, firing standard 1 |-inch tear gas cartridges. The gun is accurate
WEBLEY & SCOTT LIMITED
(incorporating W W Greener Ltd)
Handsworth, Birmingham 21, England
Telephone: 021-553 3952
220
(5 in)
length:
254
mm
longer barrel
Cylinder: six-shot
Weight: 0-76 kg (1
7£oz)
police
(4 in) or
mm
127
Cylinder: six-shot
Cables:
Webley Birmingham
model
mm
102
300
lb 11
300
in)
oz)
mm
used for signal
(10
at
40 metres,
This gun can also be
flares.
The Webley 32 and 38 calibre Mk 4 revolvers
These side arms are designed for close-quarter work
and for personal defence. The break-open frame has a
When the top strap of the barrel
closed and the barrel catch is home, the breech
fastenings form practically a solid mass. No force, short
of one sufficient to tearthe metal through the solid, could
blow the pistol open. The hammer design prevents firing
when the revolver is not securely fastened at the breech.
positive stirrup lock.
is
38 calibre police and military model
The -38 calibre police and military model is the latest
and most efficient Webley revolver and embodies many
new features. It offers power and accuracy with the
38 S and cartridge (1 45 grain bullet).
W
38 and 32 calibre pocket model
The -38 and -32 calibre pocket model has the same
action and features as the police and military model
but may be fitted with a small grip for handy pocket
use or with a longer overhand pocket grip if required.
A safety catch is included on this model.
Section 10
Sensors
and
control
systems
for
ground
forces
221
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
,/
r-
s
;
ZB 298 in action can be easily concealed,
the height of the radar head being adjustable to provide a low silhouette. The
remote display unit allows the operator to
site himself behind cover
The remote display unit contains all the
operator controls. These have been kept
Azimuth and elevation
to a minimum.
indicators are illuminated with Betalights
1
ZB 298 can be mounted on
of military vehicles.
typical
222
mount on
a wide range
The photo shows a
a Chieftain
tank
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Portable radar
ZB 298
for short-range
ground surveillance
The ZB 298 short-range ground surveillance radar is
designed to meet a UK General Staff requirement which
in turn conformed to the NATO basic military requirement for this class of radar.
ZB 298, now in quantity production and currently
being delivered to the British Army as Radar GS No 14,
Mk 1, meets the long-felt need for an all-weather day
and night surveillance radar.
Unskilled operators of ZB 298 after only a few days'
training can speedily detect, recognise and provide
accurate positional information (azimuth, range and
angle of sight) and direction of movement on all forms
of moving target on land and over water from a few
metres out to 10 000 metres (64 miles). Helicopters
Furthermore ZB 298 can be
can also be detected.
employed for observing ground or sea bursts of
artillery and mortar fire and the correction of such fire
on to both moving and stationary targets.
The system is designed to be carried by two men (or
one man in an emergency). It can also be mounted on
almost any wheeled or tracked vehicle and operated
from within,
ZB 298
necessary with the hatches closed.
if
non-coherent pulsed doppler radar
operating in X-band from a 24 V dc supply. Except for
a long-life magnetron of proven high reliability, solidThe
state techniques are employed throughout.
complete system consists of a radar head, tripod,
remotable display unit and battery power supply.
When man-packed, the display unit clips to the base of
The colthe radar head forming a one-man load.
lapsible tripod and the battery carried in the accessory
bag form the other load. The radar is inherently rugged
and requires no extra protection or special cases for
a
is
transit.
in
The equipment can be brought into or out of action
2-3 minutes: because a magnetron with short
warm-up time
used, the radar is ready for operation
switching on. All operations of the
in
radar, including movement of the radar head
performed
from
the
elevation,
be
azimuth and
can
a
few seconds
is
after
which can be positioned 20 metres or
more away from the radar head. The radar is operated
by one non-technical operator, for instance an infantry
display unit
soldier.
The display
unit incorporates a
unique solid-state
display, which
acquired and tracked,
allows moving targets to be
even in the presence of clutter
and other interference, such es vegetation moving in
An audio display (headset) facilitates
a high wind.
recognition of the type of movement (man/men
walking, running, crawling, wheeled vehicle, tracked
vehicle, helicopter, shell-burst, etc). A visor is provided
for viewing the visual display in bright sunshine.
Azimuth and elevation readouts and the telescope
graticules (used for orientation) are illuminated with
Betalights to facilitate operation at night.
The following features are also provided:
A confidence check facility which allows the operator to
check instantly the correct functicning of the equipment, that line-of-sight conditions exist at any
azimuth within radar range and to ensure that the
elevation of the antenna is correctly set for optimum
visual
signal returns.
1000 metre audio alarm to give warning to the operator
of the presence of any moving target over an extended
range zone, to minimise operator fatigue.
search arc indicator so that the operator can see at
any time the position of the radar head within a pre-set
azimuth sector. Indication is also given when the radar
head has reached the limits of the allotted azimuth
A
sector.
Indicators which show when the antenna has not
aligned itself in either azimuth or elevation with the
control settings. A battery warning lamp lights up when
the battery requires changing.
Also developed as part of the system are a training
simulator capable of working off a mains supply and
permitting the use of up to four standard display units,
and test gear which permits rapid fault-finding and
check-out using general radar technicians as opposed
to specialists.
Specification:
Transmitter and antenna system
Operating frequency: X-band
Antenna beamwidth: horizontal 90 mils;
Performance
Maximum range: 10 000 metres
vertical
90 mils
Polarisation: vertical
Output: 2-3
W
Parameters
Range coverage: 50-1 000 metres
Azimuth traverse: 6400 mils electrically controlled from display unit
Elevation limits: ^355 mils electrically controlled from display unit
Temperature range: operating -40 C to
50 C; stored -40 C to
70 C
Power supply: UK Army uses Varley 24 V secondary battery, non-spill lead-acid.
Alternative batteries to meet special user requirements can be provided
-:
Weights
(approximate)
Radar head: 11-36 kg (25 lb)
Display unit: 8-63 kg (19 1b)
Tripod:
Battery:
Display system
phosphide display covering any selected 1000-metre
range zone. Adjustable in 500-metre steps and incorporating a 50-metre
Fine range control allows adjustment of range to
range marker bracket.
5 metres
Audio display: headphone signals; audio gate position ganged to 50-metre
range market bracket. A 1000-metre audio gate giving audio alarm over
selected 1000 metres also incorporated
Range presentation: numerical indicator tubes giving direct range reading in
5-metre steps
Azimuth: direct-reading mils scale (2 mil graduations)
Elevation: direct-reading mils scale (10 mil graduations)
1000 kg (22 lb)
1044 kg (23 lb)
Visual display: gallium
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Physical dimensions
Radar head 508 x 483 x 178 mm (20-19-7 in)
Display unit: 508 x 1 78 x 203 mm (20 -7-8 in)
Tripod: Length collapsed 610 mm (24 in), max dia 292
mm
(1
1
\
in)
Cables
Data (display to tripod): 3
m
long or 20 m.
required
Power (display to battery)
2
m
:
(78
A
longer cable can be provided
if
in)
Electronics Ltd
AUTOMATION RADAR SYSTEMS LTD
Mobile Radar Engineering Division
Elstree
Way, Borehamwood,
Telephone: 01-953 2030
Hertfordshire, England
Telex:
22777
223
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Cymbeline
lightweight, mortar-locating
radar equipment
The equipment can be
carried by six
men, on
a
Land Rover, on
a trailer or
by helicopter
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Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Cymbeline
mortar-locating radar
is a rugged lightweight portable radar for
and for the adjustment of artillery fire.
location
mortar
It is a completely self-contained radar system, including its own power supply, with a detachable display
unit. The radar is mounted on a four-legged structure
supported on screw jacks fitted with hydraulic absor-
Cymbeline
transmitter/receiver and the radar timing and
computer modules.
The display unit can be removed from the equipment box for remote operation for distances up to 1 6m
(52ft). It consists of a short-persistence 'B' scope on
which the radar returns are displayed. It also carries
the
the controls necessary for the operation of the radar.
bers.
all
The antenna system consists of a Foster scanner
which illuminates a parabolic cylinder reflector and
The
produces a pencil beam scanning in azimuth.
complete radar head can be rapidly rotated to cover any
required sector; for example, 1 80 deg rotation takes only
When in transit the reflector folds down.
1 5sec.
Below the antenna is an equipment box which
houses the main radar unit, the power unit and the
display unit during transit. The main radar unit contains
The mortar co-ordinates are shown on another unit
which is detached and can be used at distances up to
2m
(6ft)
from the display.
The radar can be operated from any 1 kVA dc supply
However, provision has been made for
at 24V = = 4V.
either a Wankel gasoline engine-driven generator or a
hydrazine air fuel cell unit to be mounted on the
equipment.
These two units are being separately
i
developed as alternatives.
Specification
Physical
Weight
Weight
Reliability
205kg (440lb)
power supply (generator
Radar
of radar:
of
or fuel cell):
65kg (1461b)
Height (stowed): 100cm (39iin)
Height (operational): 220cm "(87in)
Length: 175cm (69jin)
Width: 160cm (63in)
reliability:
MTBF
200h
Electronic units: fully sealed
(excluding power source)
and dessicated with
air-to-air heat
exchangers
Power
units
1, Wankel generator: weight, 65kg (1461b);
200h MTBF. Silence: inaudible at 100m (330ft) on
Alternative
and
Radar system
in
reliability,
a
still
day
tropical night conditions
Alternative 2, fuel cell: weight,
65kg (1461b);
reliability,
500h
MTBF
Frequency: X band
Aerial: Foster scanner with reflector
Bearing limits: 9600mils total rotation
Operating limits
Temperature: -46 to
Altitude: sea level to
Performance
Location range: out to 10
000m
(1
1
:
52C
3000m
(10 000ft)
Wind conditions: no loss of accuracy up
No damage up to 160km/h (100mph)
000yd)
to
80km/h (50mph).
EMI ELECTRONICS LIMITED
Miiiiary Division
Hayes, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01-537 3888
Cables: Emidata
London
Telex:
22417
|emi
<$>
1968
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Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
FACE
computer system
FACE
(Field Artillery
for artillery fire control
Computer Equipment)
a mobile computing system for use in
command posts and artillery
battery
survey computing centres to automate the
is
procedures associated with the preparagun firing and survey data. Advantages over manual methods include
speed, elimination of human error under
battle conditions and improved accuracy.
FACE was developed in conjunction
with the Royal Armament Research and
Development
Establishment
and
the
School of Artillery at Larkhill.
tion of
Gun data
role
the information required to
place a shell accurately on target is processed by the computer and displayed
on the console.
A single system can
process information relating to two batteries, each containing up to eight guns,
and in addition can deal with three other
In this role all
batteries,
each
treating
battery
on
a
battery centre basis.
For each calibre of weapon in the gun
data role and for the artillery survey role
there is a program tape stored in a
sealed cassette, and the data on this tape
can be read into the computer by the
loading
unit
within
two
program
minutes.
Artillery
survey role
the calculations necessary for
survey are carried out.
In this role,
artillery
Maintenance and repair
No routine maintenance is
required.
A
the program for each
role provides the operator with a confidence check. A complete engineers' test
diagnostic
program
is
available
for
testing of computer and console. Use of
these test facilities enables a fault to be
traced to the defective unit. Furthermore,
test
test
sequence
sets
in
have
FACE computer system installed in
for which FACE installation
vehicles
Computer
Console
Power supply unit
Program loading unit
Teleprinter
with RF suppression and can
Teleprinter inverter
in the vicinity of radar and highpowered communications equipment.
be used
It
is
.
Battery
2
Technical data
normal operation:
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14
9
31
81
44
51
20
5
11
83
183
Temperature
units can work under ambient temperatures from -32 to -52 C
300W
Electronics
Installation
All units
can be installed
in
one vehicle
Company
MARCONI SPACE AND DEFENCE SYSTEMS LTD
Military Division
Road, Frimley, Camberley,
Telephone: Camberley 63211
226
100
79
All
Environment
Complies with Def. Spec. DEF 133/L3
Chobham
45
36
37
20
23
De pth
Width
mm
490
490
260
450
540
220
220
220
610
mm
in
19-2
19 2
10
1
17-5
21
8-6
8.6
8-6
23-8
230
470
410
310
560
240
170
170
350
in
90
18-6
160
12 2
21 8
9-4
6-6
6-6
13-7
.
Power consumption
In
Supply control unit
Teleprinter line adapter
not affected by radiation at levels
10mW/cm
Weight
lb
kg
Unit
Interference
below
Other
British
FV432 and FV610
Dimensions
fault-finding.
fitted
Rover.
available include the
Weights and dimensions
which simulates the control waveforms
generated in the computer, and enables a
technician with no knowledge of the
computer to carry out comprehensive
is
kits are
been developed which
to be isolated to a sub-
enable the fault
unit, such as an electronic circuit panel.
For the computer, a test set is available
FACE
long-wheelbase Land
a
Surrfey,
England
Cables: Elliotauto Camberley
Telex:
85289
Sealing
All units are fully
sealed
Height
mm
820
590
590
310
360
220
220
180
310
in
320
230
23
12 2
14-1
8-6
8 6
70
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Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Seismic detectors
and intruder alarm systems
TOBIAS
intruder alarm system
The TOBIAS seismic intruder alarm system
is
designed
day and
to provide a small, easily portable, all-weather
night surveillance system which does not require lineof-sight conditions, to meet the needs of all those
involved in security, whether on the battlefield or for
frontier or perimeter protection. It makes use of small,
rugged, low-cost, passive sensors (geophones) which,
because they are buried below ground level, are virtually
undetectable. They may be sited near likely intruder
approach routes or round a perimeter. Their deployment area can be many miles from the display unit.
TOBIAS has four independent channels on each of
which up to 20 geophones may be connected. Thus,
if desired, a considerable frontage or perimeter can be
protected by one system. Maximum detection distances
for one geophone depend largely on the nature of the
ground and the amount of natural and man-made
seismic activity in the area, but for a walking man this is
seldom less than a circle of radius of 50 metres round
the sensor.
Distances considerably in excess of this
have been frequently achieved and circular detection
patterns of 300 metres radius or more are not uncommon. Visual indication of movement on each
channel is provided at the display unit; an aural display
(headset) also allows the nature of movement on each
channel to be recognised (man, animal, vehicle, etc).
The aural display also allows operator to monitor
activity on all four channels continuously and simultaneously. Power supply (contained in lid of display
unit)
is
eight
fcV standard
1
which provide
a
minimum
U2
of
(or equivalent) cells,
72 hours' continuous
operation.
Dimensions and weights
Geophone:
Width 3 8 cm
(1 i in)
Overall height, including spike
Weight 163 grammes (5 1 oz)
1
2-7
cm
(5 in)
Display unit:
Width 37-2 cm (14?
Depth 28-9 cm (11 j
in)
in)
Height 15-9 cm (6} in)
Weight (excluding batteries) 5-5 kg (14;
lb)
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TOBIAS
display unit,
showing display panel and headset
TOBIAS
display
unit,
ready
for
carrying,
shown with
four
geophones
AIDA
intruder alarm system
To eliminate the need for continuous monitoring and at
the same time to provide an effective intruder warning
system
in
areas of high seismic activity (urban areas,
Automation has developed
AIDA, an automatic intruder alarm system.
Again, seismic sensors are used which may be
industrial estates, etc), Elliott
deployed singly or in arrays buried in the ground, or
attached to fences, gates, etc. The display console,
which can be mounted on racks in a guardhouse or
other building, can be set to provide an automatic
alarm signal on, say, a man walking or crawling but not
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signals from sources such as
road traffic, trains, machinery, etc.
Alternatively the
alarm could be passed down a telephone wire to a
remote site or headquarters.
The equipment includes comprehensive monitoring
facilities which check correct functioning and, with a
fail-safe facility, gives an alarm in the event of an
attempt to interfere with the geophone arrays and connecting cables. As with TOBIAS, provision is made for
the operator to monitor the alarm signal and thereby
establish the nature of the intrusion.
to
react to
interfering
Electronics Ltd
AUTOMATION RADAR SYSTEMS LIMITED
Mobile Radar Engineering Division
Elstree
Way, Borehamwood,
Telephone: 01 -953 2030
Telex:
Hertfordshire, England
22777
227
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
IRIS
Infra-red intruder
system
of the enemy's movements is essential.
has been specifically designed to meet this
requirement and to offer a light, low-cost, reliable and
rugged equipment requiring the minimum of technical
It
ability to set up and operate efficiently in the field.
from
any
convenient
12V
supply.
can be powered
dc
Delay circuitry has been built in to overcome false
alarms such as birds flying through the beam.
The basis of the system is an infra-red beam pro-
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jected
of the
between
a transmitter
and
a sensor; interruption
beam causes an alarm to be triggered at a
remote monitoring unit. The beam is extremely narrow
it is virtually impossible to detect without interrupting reception by the sensor. The effective part of
the beam is a narrow cylindrical 'pipe' about 40
and
mm
indiameterconnectingthetransmitterand sensor
which must be completely obscured to give an alarm.
particular, the transmitter and sensor may be
In
hidden in light foliage, amongst or behind small
twigs and branches, etc. IRIS can be used both during
day and at night over ranges of 200 m in average conditions. Even in fog, snow or tropical rain, a range of
50 m may be obtained.
The system is designed to be 'fail safe' in that
(1 i in)
damage
*
Above:
in
the complete IRIS
positions
""*NSMirTER
equipment, showing the headset
alternative
or destruction of either transmitter or sensor,
disconnection of the battery, or the cutting of the
signal cables leading to the monitor will automatically
indicate an alarm condition.
Below: monitoring the IRIS infra-red intruder system
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SYSTEMS LIMITED
Mobile Radar Engineering Division
Elstree
Way, Borehamwood,
Telephone: 01-953 2030
128
Telex:
Hertfordshire,
22777
England
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Mine detector
New
lightweight model
Mine detector No 4C
The mine detector No 4C, now in general service with
the British armed forces and the armed services of many
other nations
in
all
parts of the world,
is
the logical
development of the well-proven models 4 and 4A.
The most important innovation is the replacement of
the thermionic valve-operated amplifier by a transistorised unit of modern design, and the fact that the
control box is incorporated in the amplifier. As a result
the entire equipment is now much lighter, the amplifier
weighing only 1 -8 kg (4 lb) complete with battery,
and much more compact and insensitive to mechanical
shock and vibration.
The mine detector comprises a search head mounted
at the end of a telescopic pole (or handle), an amplifier
unit and headphones, together with all interconnecting
For transport these are stored in a robust
case, which also contains a spare
boxes,
other
battery,
test
extension
cable and
accessories.
cables.
wooden
transit
Right: an assault pioneer of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
using a mine detector No 4C to search for mines
Below: the mine detector No 4C with all accessories and carrying
case
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UNITED SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LTD
Kirkman House, 54a Tottenham Court Road, London, W1 P OBQ, England
Telex: 265403
Cables: Scodil London W1
Telephone: 01-636 5905
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Above: LNS 101 equipment showing standard units
Below: the Chieftain tank
230
is
fitted
with
LNS
101 equipment
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Land navigation systems
for military vehicles
Conditions of modern warfare demand that small units
should be able to move rapidly about the battlefield
under all conditions, but particularly at night or when
visibility is
poor.
LNS 101 is a land navigation system that has been
developed by the Aviation Electric Company using the
Arma-Brown gyro compass as the standard heading
A second system (LNS 102) is available,
reference.
using a magnetic heading transmitter where conditions
of use do not warrant a gyro compass.
Advantages
These land navigation systems accurately and continuously compute and display the geographical location of the vehicle and the direction in which it is
headed. The presentation is designed to let the commander use the information immediately without need
for any manual plotting or calculating.
The LNS makes it possible for crews of tanks and any
other vehicles to navigate across unknown country
quickly and easily even when features on the ground
cannot be seen, as for instance in darkness, fog or
smoke or when hatch covers must be kept closed. It
also enables vehicles to navigate accurately in country
devoid of landmarks, where reliable maps are not
available or in areas lacking permanent topographical
It permits the position of the vehicle to be
quickly and accurately reported without map reading.
The LNS 101 is supplied to the British, Canadian
and US Armies for operational use in tanks such as the
Chieftain and
Centurion, and armoured personnel
carriers such as the M1 1 3A1
The advantages of using a self-contained deadreckoning system have been firmly established. While
armoured vehicles have received priority in respect to
fitment of land navigation equipment, it has become
increasingly evident that the ability to navigate under
adverse conditions can be equally important in other
vehicles used under combat conditions.
features.
Method of operation
The continuous computation and display
of the present
position of the vehicle is obtained by automatic deadreckoning from a known starting point. The distance
travelled by the vehicle is measured by the odometer
drive, while the direction of travel of the vehicle is
derived electrically from either a gyro compass or a
magnetic heading transmitter.
Prior to moving off, the starting point co-ordinates,
obtained from a standard military map grid, are set
into the appropriate units. Any subsequent movement
of the vehicle is continuously followed and displayed.
Specification
Power requirements
Operating conditions
The equipment is designed
24 V dc obtained from vehicle battery
Computer and all display units only: 2 A max
LNS 101 System: 5 to 12 A running
LNS 102 System: 4 A max
to meet the following environmental conditions in
accordance with Canadian Army specification CA-E126, 10 May 1962 and
US Army MIL-N-52549 (ME) 4 January 1 967 and US Army TECP 700-700,
8 March 1 967, extracts of which are briefly stated below:
Temperature: from -65 F (-54 C) to
1 50 F ( - 65 C)
Range of operation
Humidity: up to 100% relative humidity at varying temperatures wherein condensation takes place on the equipment in the form of both water and frost
-
Computer: no limit
Indicator, heading and position: no
Plotter, vehicle position:
Scale
Scale
Scale
Scala
map
limit
Moisture: prolonged exposure to driving rain or snow and total immersion in
fresh or salt water at covering depths up to 0-91
(3 ft) for 2 hours
area:
m
1/25 000 10km(E/W)x 8km(N/S)
1/50 000 20 km (E/W) x 16 km (N/S)
1/100 000 40 km (E/W)
32 km (N/S)
1/250 000 100 km (E/W)
80 km (N/S)
Dust and sand: dust and sand particles as small as 10 microns
concentration likely to be encountered in service
Vibration:
•
accordance with CA-E126 and
Speed range
km/h (60 mph)
any
US Army TECP 700-700
Orientation: any
Accuracy
1%
distance travelled, whichever
is
Altitude
the greater
up
to
3050
m
(10 000
A Hawker
S G
in
Shock: shock of the type encountered in any type of military vehicle moving
Also, shock resulting from ballistic impact
over extremely rough terrain.
when mounted in an armoured vehicle
Zero to 95
Within 50 meters or
in
in size
BROWN
LIMITED
Greycaine Road, Watford, Hertfordshire,
Telephone: Watford 27241
WD2
4XU, England
Cables: Sidbrownix Watford
Telex:
23408
ft)
above sea
Siddeley
level
Company
f&
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Above: Rapier guided missile launcher and Rapier tracking system
Above:
Installing a laser rangefinder in a tank
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1
•
4
232
of laser rangefinder
Below: Wire-heated windows
Below: Infra-red binocular sight
tr
Above: Inside tank view
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Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Optical equipment
Sights, laser rangefinders
and special optics
Rapier tracking system
&
Stroud Limited has been responsible for the
design and manufacture of the sighting optics and
Barr
sufficiently accurately for the missile to hit the target.
system.
Many difficult engineering and optical problems have
had to be overcome to satisfy the required level of
accuracy necessary for the Rapier tracking system.
The sighting optics and line-of-sight drive mechan-
The servo-optical section consists of an optical
system with associated drive mechanisms and servo
controls. It is the precision manufacturing and careful
alignment of these optical and mechanical assemblies
which enables the operator to direct the line of sight
isms for the servo-optical section of the tracker unit are
designed to match the complete Rapier tracking system
for stability and durability. Consideration was also given
at design stage to the extreme climatic conditions which
are experienced in military service.
line-of-sight drive mechanisms for the servo-optical
section of the tracker unit used in the Rapier tracking
Laser rangefinder LF2
LF2 is a fully engineered laser rangefinder designed for
use in a tank; it can be fitted to other vehicles where
space permits.
Itis designed in conventionaltankgunner'ssightstyle,
combining the function of a laser rangefinder with
conventional tank sight optics. Thus the gunner has
only to locate and sight on a target, then press the
laser firing button to obtain a range. Range read-out is
afforded by an eyepiece positioned to minimise head
movement.
The equipment consists
(1) the combined laser and
sighting
equipment,
laser
of two separate units:
sight unit containing the
transmitter, receiver and
associated electronics; (2) the power unit.
Laser rangefinder LF2 is of robust construction to
withstand vibration and extreme climatic conditions
experienced in military service.
Driver's infra-red binocular sights
Driver's sights
CU9, CU10 and CU13, permit night
driving of military vehicles
of illumination.
without using a visible form
These sights are binocular periscopic
instruments differing only
in the position of their exit
are angled to give optimum driving
comfort for different driving positions.
They afford
stereoscopic vision and have large exit pupils providing
vision comfort.
The sights convert the radiation from the vehicle's
beams which
infra-red light source into visible light and because of
the wide field of view combined with wide-aperture
optics, driving at night using the sights compares
favourably with night driving using a visible form of
illumination.
The sights are robust instruments, designed to withstand vibration and extreme climatic conditions
experienced
in
military
service.
Wire-heated windows
Barr & Stroud wire-heated windows are particularly
suitable for military sighting instruments where exceptional optical performance and electrical reliability are
required. These precision-made yet rugged windows do
not have diffraction effects, and retain definition
throughout their operating temperature range, typically
-
65 to -50
C.
Light transmission is not less than 90% and there are
none of the grading and delamination problems
frequently associated with conducting film windows.
Windows are available in a variety of shapes and sizes;
thermostatic control can be provided.
Infra-red materials
Calcium aluminate glasses transmit from the ultraviolet
to over 5;j. and combine high strength and hardness
with resistance to abrasion and thermal shock.
A new arsenic triselenide glass transmits well from
1-5 to 16a and when anti-reflection coated has over
90%
in
transmission in the 8-1 4;x band.
Other materials are available and all can be supplied
a variety of forms including domes, lenses, prisms and
plates.
BARR & STROUD LIMITED
Caxton
Street,
AR R
Anniesland, Glasgow W3, Scotland
Telephone: 041-954 9601
Cables: Telemeter
Glasgow
Telex:
778114
AND
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The problem
All soldiers know the difficulty of aiming at night, or
when there is not enough light to line their sights with
the target.
Unless his sights are illuminated the firer must rely
on rough weapon alignment with only a small chance
of hitting the enemy.
Illuminated sights are therefore essential, but while
being easily seen by the firer they must not be so bright,
or so positioned, that they interfere with his view of the
target under difficult night conditions.
The illuminations must also be self-energising, free
from deterioration (as occurs with luminous paints),
free from radio-activity hazard and long-lasting.
The Trilux night sight meets all these requirements.
It is unique, simple, safe, adaptable, long-lasting and
robust.
The solution
The
Trilux night sight consists of: Foresight. The blade
incorporates a luminous glass tube, coated on the inside
with phosphorus which is activated by tritium gas. The
glass tube is manufactured for the Royal Small Arms
Factory by Saunders-Roe Developments Limited. It
has the following advantages:
Its brightness can be varied in manufacture to meet the
requirement; its size allows it to be adapted to all
known weapon foresights; the illuminant is completely
sealed; it has a long half life of 8-10 years.
Various configurations of foresight blade as made at
the Royal Small Arms Factory are illustrated.
Backsight. This incorporates a large aperture of the
optimum size to match the requirement of the nightadapted eye. As with any small daylight aperture the
firer instinctively places the illuminated foresight in the
centre of the aperture.
Ease of use
The technique
of firing
is
simple and a trained soldier can be instructed
in a
matter of 10 minutes.
Effectiveness
World-wide trials by the British Army show that, under light conditions where a man-sized standing target can
just be seen between 20 and 50 metres, the average firer will score 70 per cent hits.
Using Trilux night sights a soldier can effectively engage all targets out to the furthest distance at which he
can see them:
From 15 metres dark night and background.
To 300 metres light night and background.
Apart from its night-firing advantage the Trilux night sight increases accuracy
in 'quickfire' engagements.
—
—
Security
The luminous tube
away
give
the
concealed from direct view by the enemy, and
is
firer's
field tests
in
poor daylight conditions and
have shown that the sight does not
position at night.
Adaptation to your weapons
In addition to the British Army rifle and machine gun, sights have been made and fitted to a number of overseas
weapons including the Colt AR15, Heckler and Koch G3, FN's FAL, the US M1 and M14 and the Italian BM59
(M1 7-62 conversion). The system can either be in the form of clip-on-sights, or permanently fitted replacement
,
for the existing iron sights.
Further information and quotations for the Enfield Trilux night sights can be obtained from the Director of Sales (A),
Ministry of Defence, at the address given below.
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Director of Sales (Army)
St Christopher House,
Telephone: 01-928 7999
234
Southwark
Street,
London SE1, England
mm
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Night sight
shooting
Trilux foresight for
in
the dark
Typical foresight arrangements
L1A1
rifle
and FAL
German G3
rifle
A
Flat-sided pillar-type adjustable for elevation
zeroing. A Trilux tube is mounted centrally for
Trilux
maximum
rear
protection,
facing the firer
with
two
portholes'
fixed
block,
rifle
with a
the backward-sloping
or clip-on-blade type
tube mounted
in
edge of the blade, and visible through
narrow slit, or portholes
US AR
15
rifle
Adjustable pillar-type, with portholes, similar
to the L1A1. Trilux sights for other rifles and
machine guns are also available
either a
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Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
User's view (left) of the operational
position of the Vickers periscopic sight
No 30 Mk
A view
1.
of the sighting
right,
head
while below
the adjusting
of the aperture
is
shown
at
the
view showing
knobs and illumination
is
a
unit
Below is the Vickers AA radar
elbow telescope No 2 Mk 1, while
at
the
left
it
is
shown
ium carrying case
236
in its
alumin-
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Sights and telescopes
General-purpose and radar alignment
Periscopic sight
The Vickers periscopic sight No 30
Mk
1
for
armoured
vehicles (NATO ref. No. 1240-99-200-7856) is a
It
is fitted
robust optical precision instrument.
as
equipment
on
the
Centurion
tank.
standard
Two adjusting knobs are provided which, set in midpoint reading, are capable of moving the graticule (in
system) at least 18mil to each side of this
the
8x
setting.
The sighting head
is
removable, being held by hinged
which are operated easily through an eccentric
hinge pin, notched at the end. Spare sighting heads
can be supplied, each being interchangeable with
latches
the other.
is provided to the graticule.
sight is located in a mounting by means of two
Weight of the complete sight is
side trunnions.
6 35kg (141b).
Replacement parts can be supplied.
Electric illumination
The
Optical characteristics
Telescope 8 x system
Field of
view
diam.
Exit pupil
EFL objective
EFL eyepiece
Eyepiece focusing
Alignment telescope
The Vickers AA radar elbow
(NATO
ref.
No.
Mk
1240-99-960-4670— OS 1314 MA)
telescope
No
2
1
is
robust telescope suitable for the accurate alignment
of radar systems. The body of the telescope is a onepiece component to ensure stability of the sight line and
includes graticule illumination ports.
The telescope is supported by the two stainless steel
a
-i
Infinity sight
8°-30'
Field of view, vertical
4-45mm
Field of view, bino
249
68mm
31
-47mm
Field of view,
1
X
9"-0'
11°-45'
45--30'
mono
2i dioptres
end rings which are an
integral part of the telescope
body.
Weight
telescope
the
of
0-76kg
is
(2lb
11oz),
excluding the case.
A
robust aluminium carrying case can be supplied
if
required.
Collimation
The
aligned to the mechanical axis to
within ±30sec but a finer tolerance of ±15sec can
be achieved if required. Although this telescope is set
at infinity, it can be adjusted to suit customers' own
requirements, ie to focus down to 18-28m (60ft)
optical axis
is
minimum.
A
typical graticule pattern
is
a
20-min square sub-
divided into four 10-min squares, with the horizontal
and vertical
cross
lines
divided
into
two-min
intervals.
Other patterns can be produced to suit customers
requirements.
Optical characteristics
Magnification
»
7
view 6 deg
Apparent field 42 deg
Field of
Exit pupil
3mm
Eye relief 21 mm
Focusing adjustment
±3
dioptres
VICKERS LIMITED
Vickers Instruments
Haxby Road, York, Y03 7SD, England
Telephone: York 24112
Cables: Coordinate York
vicKers
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Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Navigation system
Sperry vehicle navigator
is an automatic and an entirely self-contained navigation system that continuously and
accurately displays a vehicle's co-ordinates and heading, relieving the commander of the necessity to calculate
No external reference is required; the
his position constantly and freeing him for his other vital tactical tasks.
completely
immune
enemy
interference.
The
therefore
to
equipment
is in world-wide general service
is
system
with the British Army, has been sold in quantity to the Swedish Army and is on evaluation trials throughout
the world.
The Sperry Navigator
Specification
r^jTVyfe
COMPUTER
Overall accuracy
Heading, magnetic version: better than 1 deg (18mils)
Directional gyro version better than
5 deg (10 mils)
Position: better than 1% of the distance travelled
Environmental standard: meets all British Army requirements
Operating temperature range: -40 C to
60 C
:
Inputs
distance run (from vehicle transmission)
1
2: heading reference (magnetic detector or gyro)
:
3:
24V dc magnetic system
(about 6A)
1
-5A. gyro system
1
A
plus gyro consumption
Outputs
1
:
vehicle heading in mils
an eight-figure
2: vehicle position as
map
reference
Weight: 11 -5kg (25lb)
Dimensions:
277mm (10 88in) wide
222mm
211mm
(8 69m) high
(8-31 in) deep
HEADING INPUT
Magnetic detector unit
Weight:
91 kg (2 2lb)
Dimensions: 120mm (4 75in) diameter
Boom: non-magnetic metal
System readiness time: immediate
System power consumption: 1 -5A
or directional gyro
Input: 1 1 5V 3-phase 400Hz from 24V inverter
Weight: master unit 4-1 kg (9lb)
Dimensions:
184mm (7-25in) wide
176mm
243mm
94m) high
(9-56in) deep
(6
Power consumption: 40VA
at
115V 3-phase 400Hz
Readiness time: better than 2min
Total drift rate: 15mils/h
or north-seeking gyro
The equipment can also accept nputs from a north-seeking gyroscope
MAP DISPLAY
(optional)
A map
display designed and developed by Sperry is available as
an optional extra. It gives a continuous visual indication of the
vehicle's position by the intersection of the two cursors driven
by the computer. The vehicle commander can slip the map out
of the display and take it with him for marking up at briefing
meetings, orders groups, etc. No map preparation other than
folding around a platen is required and the displayed area can
be quickly changed. Any one of three scales can be selected.
The map display meets Finabel military requirements.
SPERRY GYROSCOPE DIVISION
Sperry
Rand
JL
Limited
Downshire Way, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1QL, England
Telephone. Bracknell 3222
238
Cables: Sperigyco Bracknell
Telex:
84129
,
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Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Optical systems
Sights, telescopes, periscopes
Defence Instruments (Optical) Ltd, in association with
Charles Frank Ltd and Survey and General Instrument
Co Ltd, carries a wide range of instruments and spares
current, obsolescent and obsolete.
Included in our
range are periscopic sights, stereoscopic telescopes for
armoured fighting vehicles, tank periscopes, tank
episcopes, rangefinders, artillery directors, dial sights,
binoculars, etc. Since we have design, repair and manufacturing facilities, we can undertake to overhaul,
modify or re-build. Catalogues can be supplied on
request.
Details of our optical instruments
photogrammetry and surveying
in this
will
and equipment
for
be found elsewhere
Catalogue.
Overhead projector for personnel training
In
conjunction with our associate company,
of developing a
we
are in the process
combined overhead projector and episcope. Data
are available on request.
DEFENCE INSTRUMENTS (OPTICAL) LTD
145 Queen
Street,
Glasgow C1, Scotland
Telephone: 041-221 6666
Cables:
Binocam Glasgow
239
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Gun
sight
with automatic digital elevation read-out
This automatic digital elevation (ADE) sight is based
on a gravity sensing device which provides a horizontal
datum. A sensor is fitted to the elevating mass of a gun
and its output is relayed to digital readouts. As the
gun is elevated or depressed its elevation is continuously displayed on a counter. This obviates presetting of the elevation and laying by bubble and lends
itself to automation.
It
improves the accuracy as it
measures the actual elevation of the elevating mass,
its readout can be set to 0-25 mil and the layer's task
vastly simplified.
to existing guns.
is
It
The sensing head
can be
fitted swiftly
and simply
standard equipment and is
designed to be interchangeable with any other head
unit and to be mounted on any gun. The head, which
has a cross-levelling capability, is fixed to the elevating
mass. No accurate aligning of the sensing unit to the
gun barrel is necessary as this is done electronically
is
when
sight testing.
The electronic unit carries all the electronics necessary
for the operation of the sight. It can be mounted in any
convenient place on the gun or in the turret.
The
miniaturised components, using silicon transistors and
integrated circuits, are mounted on a number of plug-in
printed circuit boards which facilitate maintenance as
they are easily and rapidly replaceable. The mean time
between failures (MTBF) is more than 2000 hours.
The display unit is a standard design and is common
to all equipments.
It incorporates two pairs of light
indicators. The first pair shows whether the detector
head cross axis is level and, if not, in which direction it
is inclined.
The second pair indicates to the layer
whether he is elevating or depressing within the speed
range of the sight.
Specification
Dimensions
mm
mm
90 mm
Electronic unit: 230 x 1 90 \ 1 1 5
Digital display unit: 210 > 1 1 5 y
Sensing head: 200
1
90
1
85
Weight
36
Electronic unit:
kg
Digital display unit: 1 -4 kg
Sensing head: 8-5 kg
Power requirements: 24 V 1 A max
1600 mils (90)
Angular range:
Automatic reciprocating sight bracket
This carries the azimuth sight, automatically maintains
it vertically and offsets the sight line when the gun is
elevated over tilted trunnions. The elevation is supplied
to it by the ADE sight. Laying is considerably simplified
and is speeded up.
In the event of breakdown or
enemy action reversion can be made to the manual
mode as at present.
The carrier can befitted to any gun and can be adapted
Being unconnected mechanicwith the elevating mass it can be mounted anywhere on the traversing mass.
for
any azimuth
sight.
ally
Specification
Dimensions: 410
Weight- 27 2 kg
•
380
355
mm
Power requirements: 24 V 2 A max
compensation: 180 mils R
L(10°)
Tilt
These units, together with a data link between gun
and command post (field computing equipment), can
form the basis of an automatic sighting system.
Automatic
reciprocating
sight
bracket
an Abbot self-propelled gun
installed in
The
ADE
sight comprising sensing head,
switchbox and
BRITISH AIRCRAFT
Precision Products
Six Hills
Group
Way, Stevenage,
Telephone: Stevenage 2422
240
CORPORATION LIMITED
Herts,
Cables:
England
Britair
Stevenage
Telex:
82125
digital display unit
A
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Gyro-stabilised sight
Avimo-Ferranti series for vehicle-borne
The Avimo-Ferranti
AF.120 is adaptable
sighting system
stabilised
to vehicle-borne
Type
weapon systems.
these applications sighting can be effected on the
move. Anti-vibration mountings smooth out inherent
high-frequency low-amplitude vibrations and an integral gyroscope stabilises the sightline against larger
Two magnifications of the viewed
disturbances.
stabilised image are provided: low magnification with a
large field of view and high magnification with a small
field of view. A thumb-operated switch on the tracking
control is used to obtain the required magnification.
An electrically driven gyroscope is directly coupled
to the top mirror of a periscopic arrangement stabilising
Any
the sightline against pitch and yaw motions.
movement in roll only causes apparent rotation of the
image.
In any periscopic mirror arrangement rotation of one
mirror about a vertical axis causes an apparent tilt of
In
weapons
the viewed horizon. The Avimo-Ferranti sight incorporates an automatic image-tilt correction prism which
maintains the viewed horizon correctly orientated
throughout the yaw motions of the sightline. Since the
mirror is electrically controlled, a variety of tracking
control configuration and positions is available.
The bi-ocular eye-pieces remain in a forwardlooking direction at all times. In both axes, azimuth
and elevation, the rate at which the mirror scans is
related to the movement made of the tracking control
handle. The scan rate is thus directly controlled by the
operator. The servo-driven rotating head on the top
of the sight protects the top mirror from buffeting by
external forces and ensures that an optically acceptable
window is provided at the correct angle to receive the
top mirror image. The window is fitted with an electrically driven wiper with washing and de-misting facilities.
The
sight
is
collapsible for easy storage.
Specification
Magnification: X 2-5; X10
Fields of view: >2ff (
2-5);
Deflection of the field of view:
>5
C
± 60
(
x 10)
azimuth; 60 elevation
:
(total)
Tracking rates: azimuth up to 40/sec; elevation up to
6 /sec
Total exploration field with stationary eye-piece: azimuth
140 elevation 80
Eyepiece: bi-ocular (5
exit pupil)
Interpupillary distance: 56 to 72
Independent eyepiece focusing: -5 to - 2 dioptres
(6-5 in) distance
Vertical adjustments: over 165
The type AF.120 sight can be fitted with a simulator spot
injection unit which, together with an analogue unit located
at a convenient position within a helicopter, provides the
Additionally,
necessary simulation for operator training.
where operator training performance is required to be
monitored, a camera can be fitted which films simulated
engagements as well as live firings.
The simulated missile flight is represented by a light spot
projected on the face of a cathode-ray tube within the spot
injection unit. The light spot is injected into the operator
eyepiece and therefore into the field of view. The camera
input is so arranged that it can record the field of view with
the injected spot or real firing.
The spot-injection unit is mounted on the lower optical
assembly. The voltage inputs to drive this unit are provided
by a small analogue and power supply unit. The initial conditions on the missile analogue are set up by the instructor
The analogue unit controls launch attitude and missile
launch relative to aircraft speed, together with range, etc.
The analogue is designed on the modular principle so that
different missile simulations can be set up by changing
plug-in board components. The size of the analogue and
(12-5x5x8 in)
power supply unit is 317 127 203
;
mm
mm
mm
mm
The illustration shows the Avimo-Ferranti
Type AF.120 gyro-stabilised sight assembly with
the mounting frame for installation in Scout and
Components of the spothelicopters.
injection unit for the simulator are also shown
Wasp
FERRANTI LIMITED
Aircraft
South
Equipment Department
Hill
Park, Easthampstead, Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Telephone: Bracknell 4202
Telex:
84117
FERRANTI
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Periscopes and cupolas
for all-round vision
in
fighting vehicles
Helio periscopes and cupolas for fighting vehicles give
personnel maximum vision coupled with safety.
The periscope illustrated is the one now replacing
the original instruments fitted to the cupola of the
Chieftain tank and versions of it are under development
for the Scorpion, Fox and other British fighting vehicles.
Prototypes for M.109, M.113, Leopard, AMX series
and several other fighting vehicles are also under
development.
These instruments, which can be produced to fit
most types of military vehicles, are non-reflecting and of
advanced design embodying several advantages:
Immunity from detection by reflected light from the sun, a
searchlight or an infra-red source.
Immunity to the crew from shattering glass, because the two
prisms comprising the periscope are isolated so that if the
upper prism is damaged in action the lower prism protects the
1)
2)
user's eyes.
Synthetic rubber encapsulation affords protection to the
periscope and the user, allows easy withdrawal for replacement and provides a sealed instrument.
The periscope is fully desiccated and nitrogen-filled.
Collimation of line-of-sight during manufacture ensures that
when used as a nest of periscopes a common horizon is
obtained without further adjustment.
The instrument remains fully operational over the temperature range -40 C to — 80 C and can withstand air transportation in an unpressurised cabin at 11 200 m (37 000 ft)
without damage and an external water head of 46 m (1 5 ft)
without leakage into the periscope or vehicle.
Better light transmission compared with a plastics type
periscope results in far greater efficiency under threshold
conditions of dawn and dusk.
Prisms are flush-faced for ease of cleaning and the periscope
is suitable for mechanical wiping.
In place of the usual coating of black paint a layer of black
glass is fused to the matt surfaces of prisms to ensure
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
*)
9)
permanent
The
of
the
No 40 Mk
2 periscope
optical contact.
illustration
on the
right
shows
part of the ring
No 40 Mk 2 periscopes giving all-round vision
No 17 cupola, designed and produced by Helio
in
in
MVEE for a Chieftain variant. Indicated
diagramatically below are the four hatch positions
possible on this cupola. Changing from one position
to another takes only a few seconds.
conjunction with
No
1
7 cupola
Below: the four hatch positions of the No
We
UMBRELLA
7 cu pola
s
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be glad to carry out design studies on any aspect of sighting periscopes or cupolas within the
scope of our facilities.
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Division of United Scientific Holdings Limited
HELIO
MIRROR COMPANY LIMITED
Crabtree Manorway, Belvedere, Kent, England
Telephone:
242
Erith
32142
Cables: Scodil
London W1
Telex:
265403
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
AM
artillery
AMETS
meteorological survey
self-contained, computer-based, mobile
meteorological station designed for the British Army,
forobtaining and processing information on atmospheric
conditions. The system comprises conventional radiosonde launching, receiving and radar tracking equipment with a specially designed data-processing system.
is
a
The data-processing system
capable of producing
accurate meteorological information almost instantaneously in immediately usable form as the balloon
ascends. There are no delays while the information is
processed manually, no highly trained operators and
no chance of human error. The equipment has been
is
designed and
built to military specifications.
This knowledge of computer-based data processing
be applied to many other aspects of military
management.
It
has particular application where
command and control decisions have to be taken
rapidly, and where all relevant information has to be
called up and presented to the commander or staff
can
cell.
The elimination
immediate access
of
human
staff great flexibility
and generate new
and speed
NBC
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with
commanders and
response to amend
of
plans.
RADAR DISPLAY D G TAL
RADAR CONSOLE
coupled
errors,
to information, give
UNIT
|
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UNIT
PROGRAM
LOADING UNIT
INTERCOM
JUNCTION
TELEPRINTER
BOX
TECHNICIAN'S
COMPARTMENT
POWER SUPPLY
CONSOLE
MONITOR BOXES
COMPUTER
COMPUTER
TEST SET
BATTERY
POWER SUPPLY
TEST SET
COMPARTMENT
AIR CONDITIONING
CABLE DRUM LOCKER
UNIT
Cut-away view of a typical AMETS system for providing commanders with virtually instantaneous information on meteorological conditions.
The entire computer-based system can be
mounted on one general-purpose vehicle
A GEC-Marconi
Electronics
Company
MARCONI SPACE AND DEFENCE SYSTEMS LTD
Military Division
Chobham Road,
Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England
Telephone: Camberley 63311
Cables: Elliotauto Camberley
Telex:
85289
243
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Gun
for
Gun
all
control
equipment
types of fighting vehicle
improves the battle performance of a tank by ensuring faster target engagement and a
higher first-round hit probability while firing on the move. The all-electric system fitted to the Centurion
and Chieftain tanks has proved to be the most suitable for fighting vehicles.
stabilisation
The EC517 gun control and stabilisation equipment is
an all-electric system. The equipment uses all "the latest
techniques to provide a gun-laying and stabilisation
performance which has been proved under battle
conditions. The system has been selected forthe Vickers
main battle tank and enquiries are invited from
companies or countries who wish to improve the
performance of their present tanks or who require new
equipment for projects under development.
Centurion modernisation
Centurion tank gun-control equipment may be modified
using the EC517 system. This not only secures the
advantage of improved performance, but also increases reliability, simplifies operation and reduces
procurement problems. The equipment can be fitted
to replace the FV/GCE No 1 equipment during a normal
rework period at a base workshop, no change to the
Centurion vehicle being necessary.
Centurion tank on manoeuvres
EC517 gun
A GEC-Marconi
Electronics
Company
MARCONI RADAR SYSTEMS LIMITED
AEI Control Engineering Department
New Parks, Leicester, LE3 1UF, England
Telephone: Leicester 871 331
244
Cables: Assocelect Leicester
Telex:
34551
control
equipment
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Infra-red sights
Portable and vehicle-mounted
Infra-red sights for armoured vehicles
These infra-red periscopes are either for permanent
fitting in tanks and armoured vehicles or for substitution for the normal daylight periscopes to provide
They are of the latest binocular pattern
two types, one for use at the gunner's
the other for use by the commander.
night vision.
and are made
position,
in
The majority of parts are identical to both types but
whereas the gunner's sight has an illuminated graticule
and is rigidly aligned to the gun, the commander's
sight has a field of view which is adjustable in elevation
for
observing near or
far objects.
The sights are operated from the 24 V electrical
system of the vehicle. They are of extremely rugged
construction and completely waterproof and are not
affected by gunfire or bumps and vibrations.
facilities can be provided
any make of tank or vehicle.
Engineering
them
into
for
fitting
Projector/searchlights for use with the sights are
supplied as separate units to meet specific requirements.
Commander's
Gunner's sight
sight
Specification
13°
Depth of focus: 30 m
Field of view:
Eyepiece setting:
Infra-red
weapon
24 V tank supply
(negative or positive earth)
Temperature range: -40 C —70 C
Magnification: 2-8 X
Tubes and spares: details on request
Power supply:
;
(1
00
ft)
2 dioptre
to infinity
sight for infantry
This is a portable infra-red system used by infantry for
night combat, consisting of an infra-red projector and
monocular telescope combined in a single light-weight
unit.
It
may be used with any make
of
rifle,
machine-gun
or anti-tank weapon. Special brackets enable the unit
to be quickly attached or detached from the weapon.
Adjustments are provided for accurate alignment of
the illuminated graticule with the weapon sights, and
for optimum positioning of the projector.
The unit is operated from a 6 V portable battery
which provides six hours of continuous use. This is
regarded as adequate for a typical one-night operation.
The battery
is
carried
in
a
webbing pouch and
is
rechargeable. All electrical parts are suitably enclosed
and the unit is panclimatic and immersible.
It conforms to the relevant NATO standards and to
the specifications of the defence forces of most
countries.
Muzzle bore sights
Muzzle bore sights are optical devices for checking
and adjusting the accuracy of gun-sights.
The standard muzzle bore sight is a right-angled
telescope for fitting in the muzzle of the gun to enable
it to be accurately trained on a target.
The gun-sight, or the graticule of the gunner's
periscope, is then independently adjusted to the
target, which brings it into exact alignment with the
gun barrel. With this device the aiming accuracy can
thus be checked at any time without going on to a
firing
range or expending ammunition.
special muzzle bore sight also
The
includes
a
reference telescope for inserting in the breech end of
the gun barrel which enables the ballistic performance
of the gun to be measured with great accuracy.
Muzzle bore sights can be provided with adaptors
number of different sizes of barrel,
including 76 mm, 105 mm, 120 mm, a 20 pounder and
suitable
for
a
5-5 and 6-5
in.
These instruments were designed in consultation
with the British Military Vehicles and Engineering
Establishment, are fully approved by the Ministry of
Defence and are in service with the British Army and
many other armies throughout the world.
THE MEL EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITED
Manor
Royal, Crawley, Sussex, England
Telephone: Crawley 28787
Telex:
87267
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245
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Sound ranging system
for locating artillery positions by radio
that eighty percent of the battlefield casualties in the Second World War were caused by
artillery fire. As a result much effort was made to destroy or neutralise enemy artillery by counter-bombardment.
However, before counter-bombardment fire can be brought to bear, the enemy weapon must first be located.
Analysis has
With
this in
shown
mind the Plessey gun sound ranging system No 2
Mk
1
has been developed.
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SOUND RANGING
COMMAND POST(CP)
Sound ranging is a means of locating a sound
source, based on the assumption that sound travels
uniformly from its source at a known velocity.
A typical sound ranging base consists of seven
microphones, connected by a data transmission link
to a data recording and processing centre. To achieve
an accurate location, the position of each of the
microphones must be fixed by precise survey, and
the time intervals must be corrected for non-standard
atmospheric conditions.
An observer is deployed in the forward area at an
advanced post. It is his task to listen to the enemy
artillery fire and to switch the system on when he
wishes it to record.
He also provides additional
information such as estimated type and calibre of
weapon, number of rounds fired and so on. This
information is relayed to the data recording and
processing centre by radio. Two advanced posts are
normally deployed.
Sound ranging has
three applications:
2.
The location of a hostile weapon (passive role)
The adjustment of counter-bombardment fire by
sound comparison (active role)
3.
Self-help procedures:
1
a.
Assuming surveyed microphone data
are
not
available:
(1)
The calculation
of
microphone co-ordinates
accuracy)
(at reduced
veyed detonations
(2)
locating
sur-
calculation
of
relative
microphone
co-ordinates, for adjustment of fire procedures, by locating the shellburst of a
The
co-operating
b.
by
fire
unit
(base
registration)
The
calculation of meteorological correction
in
the absence of a standard sound
ranging meteorological message, by locating
data,
surveyed detonations.
THE PLESSEY COMPANY LIMITED
Electronics
Group
Vicarage Lane,
llford,
Telephone: 01-478 3040
246
Essex, England
Telex;
23166
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1969
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Optical equipment
for military use
Tank
sights, periscopic sights, rifle sights,
services binoculars, gun-mounted binoculars,
paralleloscopes
Rank Kershaw manufactures a wide range of sights,
and bore telescopes for all aspects of
military use and to specific requirements, as well as a
binoculars
standard range of aerial reconnaissance lenses, optomechanical systems and fibre optic products.
RANK PRECISION INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Rank Kershaw Industrial Division
200 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS8 5QS, England
Telephone: Leeds 624601
Cables: Science Leeds
Telex:
55162
247
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Passive night sight
for
armoured
fighting vehicles
Fox image intensifier night sight
These image
intensifier night sights are designed for use
the turret of fighting vehicles such as the
Fox and Scorpion. They have two roles: firstly they
enable the gunner to locate, identify and engage targets
at night without recourse to artificial lighting, and
secondly they may be used for general surveillance.
The sights contain two objectives mounted one
within the other. The outer one, which is selected when
the sight is to be used in its primary role, has a magnification of
58 (Fox), 65 (Scorpion). The inner
one, which is selected when the sight is to be used for
1-6 (Fox),
surveillance, has a magnification of
x1 -8 (Scorpion).
A flap shutter isolates the low-magnification objective when the high-magnification objective is in use
and an iris diaphragm isolates the high-magnification
objective when the low-magnification objective is
mounted
in
selected.
The iris diaphragm may also be used to reduce the
light-gathering power of the high-magnification objective to suit the brightness of the target.
A flash shutter, operated electrically from the gun
the image intensifier tube from
the effects of gun muzzle flash.
firing button, protects
Either a setting graticule or a ballistic graticule
be illuminated
may
when
the high-magnification objective
is in use. The former is selected when the sight is to be
correlated with the gun and is used in conjunction with
a bore sight. The latter is used for laying the gun.
The graticules are adjustable in tangential elevation
and azimuth and are ganged together so that the
ballistic graticule becomes aligned when the setting
graticule is being adjusted.
A circular graticule may be illuminated when the
low-magnification objective is in use and this defines
that portion of the field which would be covered if the
high-magnification objective were to be selected.
The illumination of all the graticules may be adjusted
to suit the brightness of the target.
The exposed window of the objective, which is a
plane window, is cleared by a wiper and washer and
the eyepieces are prevented from fogging by thermostatically controlled eyepiece heaters.
RANK PRECISION INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Metrology Division
Langston Road, Debden
Telephone: 01-508 5522
248
Industrial Estate,
Loughton, Essex, England
Cables: Survey Loughton
Telex:
23855
1966
1967
1968
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Individual
weapon
sight
L1A1 for direct fire and surveillance
The
L1A1
weapon
individual
designed to be used with infantry
was originally
weapons for engage-
sight
ment
of targets at night.
It relies solely on
natural
moonlight or starlight illumination of the target, even
under darkest jungle conditions.
The sight is selfcontained and consists of three integrated units: the
primary optical system (which can be focused from
10 metres to infinity), the main body (which incorporates the graticule, intensifier tube, oscillator and
power supply), and the magnifier. The graticule is
adjustable in elevation and azimuth for weapon align-
ment. The incorporated battery provides about 100
hcurs intermittent operation and can be readily
replaced in darkness without breaking the seal of the
complete unit. The sight carries a device enabling it
to be boresighted to the weapon during daylight and
this also enables the sight to be used in dawn and dusk
conditions. Brackets are available to enable the sight
The sight has
to be mounted on various weapons
been thoroughly tested by the British Ministry of
Defence and has its full approval.
Above: Individual weapon sight L1A1
Below: weapon sight mounted on general-purpose machine gun
RANK PRECISION INDUSTRIES LIMITED
<®>
Metrology Division
Langston Road, Debden
Telephone: 01-508 5522
Industrial Estate, Loughton, Essex, England
Cables: Survey Loughton
Telex:
23855
Son
1967
1968
249
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Night viewing aids
Betalights (Trilux lamps) for military
equipment
Betalights are low-level light sources that require no power supply,
batteries or electrical connections. Betalights are available in a variety of
shapes, sizes and a range of colours: they do not require maintenance and
have a useful life generally in excess of the equipment in which they are
used.
Betalights have already been adopted for-a wide range of military uses.
Some of them are shown below, while details of others are readily available
on request.
The British and other armies have already shown that Betalights increase
mobility and improve efficiency.
Betalight illuminated
rifle
foresights
have improved night firing accuracy
by an average of 70 percent. The leve
of illumination has been chosen to
give adequate rear visibility for the
soldier firing without being visible
It cannot
be
from long distances.
seen from the front.
The Betalight illuminated aiming post
lamp is a single 227 g (8 oz) unit
which can be carried in the pocket. It
contrasts very favourably with previous methods which required a
power supply
or batteries.
Betalight
illuminated
level
and graticules are available
bubbles
for a
wide
range of sighting equipment.
The
components are easily assembled
without the added complication of
considering wiring problems.
1
md
Panel illumination by Betalights gives
absolute reliability without maintenance and a life that is usually longer
than that of the equipment itself. No
heat is generated, no battery is
required and there is no need for any
wiring connections.
Betalight illuminated map and message readers largely eliminate the risk
of security lapses caused by torches
and
similar devices.
The Stanley Mk 4
prismatic
compass
has Betalight illumination on the dial,
index ring and sighting points. The
level
of
illumination
is
superior
to
conventional luminous paint, making
readings more accurate and greatly
reducing eye strain.
SAUNDERS-ROE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
<®>
North Hyde Road, Hayes, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01 -573 3800 Cables:
250
Airily
London
Telex:
22121
1970
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Fire-control aids
ground forces
for
A wide range of instruments is available from United Scientific Instruments Ltd to aid in the control of
two typical units being shown here. Details of other instruments and equipment are available
artillery fire,
on request.
Light fire-control plotter
FBA No
1
Mk
1
This fire-control plotter provides quick and accurate
solutions of the various problems concerning the
deduction of map data for artillery and mortar fire. It
can be used successfully with almost any type of field
artillery
equipment. The plotter operates over
a
complete
arc of 6400 mils (360 ) about the gun position, and
out to a range of 20 000 metres, at a scale of 1 :1 2 500.
It has been designed
in a lightweight version which
allows for easy air-portability, and measures only
1 8 in).
580 460
(23
mm
\
M
Gun
rule
The gun
and fuze indicator, for
NATO
105
mm
and fuze indicator illustrated is specifically
designed for use with the 105 mm pack howitzer, now
standard equipment with several NATO armies.
Use of the gun rule gives two important advantages:
a) Simplification of command post drills.
The command post need only deduce the map azimuth and
range to the target, without having to look up the
quadrant elevation, and
b) More accurate shooting.
The individual muzzle
pack howitzer
velocities of the different
rule
respective
gun
guns can be
rules; this will
set
on
their
concentrate the
fire
of the guns.
Use of the fuze indicator allows quick and accurate
calculation of the fuze setting for mechanical time fuzes,
to achieve an airburst over the target.
It allows the
observation post officer to adjust range and height of
burst separately.
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UNITED SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LTD
Kirkman House, 54a Tottenham Court Road, London,
Telephone: 01-636 5905 Cables: Scodil London
W1
Telex:
W1
P 0BQ, England
265403
251
Section 10: Sensors and control systems for ground forces
Small arms
day/night
sight
Avimo
This sight increases the effectiveness of small arms
operation particularly during low light level conditions because of its very high light transmission.
The sight has a graticule illuminated by a trithium
light source which is easily adjustable. It has been
designed to meet stringent military specifications.
Different mounts are available which incorporate
adjustments for zeroing in azimuth and elevation.
Small portable
radar torch:
SPRAT
Telephone: Taunton 81071
This
1
Light transmission:
mm
65%
Exit pupil dia: 7
mm
mm
Length: 290
Weight: 330 grammes
Focus: fixed
is
Cables:
a hand-held ground-surveillance
primarily intended for military use.
SPRAT was
Establishment
Avimo Taunton
radar
designed by the Royal Radar
Surveillance Section),
It is now being
the prototypes.
manufactured and sold by Avimo Ltd under a
licence from the British Ministry of Technology.
SPRAT is a clutter-locked pulse doppler radar.
who
also
(Battlefield
made
46126
Telex:
The composite signal reflected from the target is
received and processed to detect target movement,
which is denoted by an audible doppler note in the
earphones.
Range
is
metres for a
up to
man
1 1
00 metres for a vehicle and 500
d 30 metre accuracy range
with a
discrimination of 50 metres.
Ltd
Vehicle and
airborne optics,
military optics
Telephone: Taunton 81071
Cables:
Avimo Taunton
We
design,
develop and manufacture optical
systems for a variety of weapons, ranging from selfpropelled anti-aircraft guns to anti-tank guided
weapons.
The vehicle-borne optics are of the periscopicThe
type and can be binocular or monocular.
monoculars can have split-field presentations (two
magnifications in one eye piece or a flip change to
Telex:
46126
two separate magnifications). The monoculars for
anti-tank guided weapons are of low magnifications
with high fields of view.
This is necessary for
acquiring missiles early in their flight and bringing
them on to the line of sight.
Avimo has also designed periscopes for aircraft
use, for the examination of stores (underwing or
inside the aircraft) and for drift measurements.
Ltd
Herbert Street Taunton, Somerset. England
252
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which
The
Herbert Street, Taunton, Somerset England
Avimo
28
Field of view: 7
Ltd
Herbert Street, Taunton, Somerset, England
Avimo
Magnification: x4
Objective aperture:
Telephone: Taunton 81071
Cables:
Avimo Taunton
Telex:
46126
Section 11
Engineer
equipment
253
Section 11:
Engineer equipment
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Tank on double-storey medium
girder bridge (see table
on opposite page
for
spans)
Truck on single-storey bridge (see table on opposite page for spans)
A
bridge
254
is
launched, undecked, with a central launching nose of suitable length
Section 11: Engineer equipment
Medium
girder bridges
and double-storey
single-
The medium girder bridge can be assembled either as a
single- or a double-storey construction, of varying
lengths. It will carry Class 60 loads over gaps of up to
30-5 metres (100ft), but longer spans of lower load
classes can be built. When span junction posts and
other accessories are available, it will be possible to
build multi-span bridges of any length on fixed or
floating piers.
The basic unit is a light alloy box section top panel,
183cm (6ft) in length. Sections can be rapidly joined
together to make a pair of long girders which form the
load-carrying members of the bridge.
A light alloy
decking is then laid between them to give a roadway
4 metres (1 3ft 2in) wide.
For long spans and heavy loads the side girders can
Assembly:
In use:
1
A
1
to 2 hours
hour
Dismantling: 2
Total: 4 A to
5.1
to 2
A
hours
hours (by night)
The medium
girder bridge can be built, used and
dismantled in about half the time that would be needed
simply to build a comparable bridge of the same span
and load class, that is to say of 30-5 metres (100ft)
Class 60. It takes about 30 per cent longer at night.
This high speed is achieved by keeping the bridge
and all its components to the minimum weight, by
be deepened by the addition of triangular bottom panels,
which are equally easy to handle and assemble. Very
long bridges can be made up of successive spans
joined together by span junction posts and supported
on piers or pontoons.
Kerb sections can be fitted along the edges of the
bridge.
Where required, footwalks and handrails are
available.
Ramp units give access at the ends of the bridge
which may be placed directly on the ground. There is
no need to rest the bridge on grillages.
The bridge can be assembled, in 1 -8-metre (6ft)
increments up to the longest span of 487 metres
(160ft), by 24 men and a NCO. No cranes are needed
and no component requires more than six men to lift it.
minimising the time required to unload stores, and by
providing pin-hole aligning devices to ensure quick
and easy insertion of panel pins.
When a single- or double-storey girder bridge has
been assembled it is launched across the gap before
the decking is laid.
Both single- and double-storey bridges are launched
with the aid of a central launching nose
a light alloy
beam which is long enough to touch down on the far
bank before the centre of gravity of the whole bridge
assembly passes beyond the launching rollers. When
the end of the launching nose reaches the far bank a
roller is placed to receive it.
—
tables show the maximum permissible spans.
As a rough guide, the Class number can be
taken as an indication of the vehicle weight in short tons (1 short ton
907kg).
The following
=
Single-storey spans
Double-storey spans
Class 60
9-1 metres (30ft)
Class 60
30-5 metres (100ft)
Class 30
14-6 metres (48ft)
Class 30
41-4 metres (136ft)
Class 16
21 -9 metres (72ft)
Class 16
48-7 metres (160ft)
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Director of Sales (Army)
St Christopher House,
Southwark
Street,
London SE1, England
Telephone: 01-928 7999
255
Section 11
:
Engineer equipment
Components assembled
The Class
1
6 bridge
in
in
Dowered
raft
form moving
in
to a landing point
clearspan form with seven deck boxes
Using special carrying bars, a squad of eight men can easily carry
deck box between transport trailer and assembly area over any
reasonable distance
a
256
Trailer
with four deck boxes.
sponsons are
carried in the
similarly carried.
towing truck
Articulator
Floats
boxes,
(deflated)
ramps and
are normally
Section 11: Engineer equipment
Portable bridges
for clearspan, floating
and
The Class 16 bridge is lightweight hand-erected
equipment capable of being assembled as a clearspan
bridge, a floating bridge or as a powered raft. Made of
high-strength aluminium-zinc-magnesium alloy, it is
designed for ease of transport and handling. Its basic
components can be quickly assembled and placed into
use. Each component has integral interlocking fittings
and, when assembled, the equipment provides a clear
non-skid roadway 3-3 m (11 ft) wide.
General description
The basic components
of the Class 16 bridge are
deck boxes, ramps, articulator boxes, floats and
sponsons.
The deck box combines the functions of bridge
girders and cross girders and contributes buoyancy in
floating applications.
The top of the box forms the
deck of the bridge.
Tapered ramps are fitted to each end of the bridge to
provide an easily negotiable access.
Hydraulically operated articulator boxes are fixed
between the deck boxes and the ramps to allow
adjustment for varying bank heights with floating
bridge and raft applications.
For floating bridges and rafts, pneumatic floats are
fitted to the deck boxes to give additional buoyancy
and stability.
Sponsons with integral turntable brackets for 40 hp
Johnson outboard motors are fitted at each corner of a
floating raft for
powered
raft
operations.
raft
applications
Clearspan bridge
1 5 2 m (50 ft) clearspan bridge is assembled from
seven deck boxes and two pairs of ramps. The bridge
can be constructed and positioned by 16 men in
approximately 20 minutes using a special launching
nose and rollers.
A
Floating bridge
floating bridge 58 m (1 92 ft) long can be assembled
from 40 deck boxes, two pairs of articulator boxes, two
pairs of ramps and floats using a standard bridge set,
but there is no limit to the length of floating bridge that
can be built.
A
Powered
raft
The standard raft has a 1 22 m (40 ft) level deck and is
22 m (72 ft) overall. It is assembled from 10 deck
boxes, two pairs of articulator boxes, two pairs of
ramps, floats and four sponsons with outboard
motors. The building time is approximately 40 minutes
with 24 men. Longer rafts may be built up to 28 m
(92 ft) overall and operated for a total distributed load
of 24 tons.
Transport
Component
sizes and weights enable bridge and raft
sets to be economically and easily moved overland
on special trailers towed by Land Rover or similar
trucks. The equipment may also be carried in strategic
transport aircraft or by helicopters.
ARTICULATOR BOX
Dimensions and weights
Component
Deck box
Ramp
Articulator box
Float and support frame
Sponson (with motor
Depth
m
Weight
in
m
in
1-2
1-8
1-2
1-2
48
72
48
48
0-38
0-38
0-38
0-75
15
15
15
273
304
20
144
144
72
78
30
23
600
670
550
50
20
78
1-2
48
0-75
30
329
724
3-6
3-6
1-8
in
kg
251
lb
fuel tank
and anchor)
CAMMELL
Width
Len gth
m
LAIRD (ANGLESEY) LIMITED
Beaumaris, Anglesey, North Wales
Telephone: Beaumaris 431
Cables: Searoads Beaumaris
Telex;
61295
257
lection 11:
Engineer equipment
of launching and recover/ combined with low maintenance costs have
resulted in Class 30 Trackway being
specified as standard military equipment in
many countries. Launching is normally
carried out over the front of the vehicle
and this can be completed in a few minutes
by a team of three men
Speed
A
roll of Class 30 Trackway may be transported on any suitable 5-ton flat platform
truck. The roll is mounted on a spool and
turntable which permits the trackway to be
positioned within the length and width of
the vehicle without overhang. When the
operation is complete, the launching equipment can if necessary be quickly removed,
so releasing the vehicle for other duties
The demand for a heavy-duty quickly
assembled roadway capable of supporting
both tracked and wheeled vehicles is met
by the Class 60 Trackway. It is commonly
used at the approach to and exit from
temporary bridge and ferry sites and, in
conjunction with Class 30 Trackway, is
ideal for operations involving the combined
use of tracked and wheeled vehicles
258
Section 11
:
Engineer equipment
Portable roadways
truck-laid
Class
and heavy-duty types
30 and Class 60 Trackway are portable non-skid surfacings designed for use on
would become increasingly difficult with continual traffic and eventually result
soft
ground where condi-
immobilisation of
vehicles and mobile equipment.
Both classes of Trackway are engineered for easy transportation and rapid handling so that they can be placed
quickly and effectively by the minimum number of men.
Trackway can be easily taken up after use, transported elsewhere and re-laid. Simplicity of construction and
the use of aluminium alloy planks result in a very low maintenance and replacement factor.
Cammell Laird (Anglesey) Limited manufactures and supplies all components for these portable roadway
tions
in total
systems.
Class 30 Trackway
Class 60 Trackway
Application
Class 30 Trackway
Application
The Class 60 heavy-duty Trackway is designed for both tracked
and wheeled vehicles. In general it is used to support tanks over
very soft ground and in areas of large vehicle concentrations such
as may occur at bridge and ferry approaches, at the entry and
exit to marshalling areas and other areas subject to heavy traffic.
Class 60 Trackway is also used to protect Class 30 Trackway
designed for wheeled vehicles and for
tracked vehicles with rubber pads. Heavier vehicles can use the
Trackway when ground conditions are favourable and tanks up to
Class 50 may cross at an angle provided they do not slew while
on the track.
Class 30 Trackway is a simple, quick and highly efficient means
of maintaining vehicle movement over soft ground, particularly
in conjunction with amphibious or other temporary bridges where
its application extends the choice of crossing point.
One of the main features of Class 30 Trackway is that it can be
launched and recovered by the transport vehicle and can therefore
be put into use without delay.
is
Assembly
Class 30 Trackway is assembled from a number of extruded
aluminium alloy planks with interlocking captive tongue-andgroove joints, forming a continuous non-skid surface 335 m
(11ft) wide and normally 49-95 m (150 ft 9 in) long.
This
standard Trackway length is reeled on to a carriage assembly
transported by normal platform trucks.
Class 30 Trackway is
launched from the truck and later recovered on to the truck.
The spool carrying the length of track is mounted on a frame
and turntable assembly which clamps to the truck platform. This
arrangement permits the equipment to be stowed within the
vehicle dimensions or swung to the launching and recovery
positions.
Launching
Class 30 Trackway is launched forward over the truck cab,
using a quickly fitted removable roller frame launching assembly.
The track may also be launched over the rear of the truck. The
preparation and launching operation can be completed in about
ten minutes by a three-man team.
tank crossing points.
Class 60 Trackway is quickly and easily assembled and the
components can be transported in quantity by standard trucks.
at
Assembly
The
heavy-duty Trackway is assembled from interlocking
0-23 m
extruded aluminium alloy planks made in two sizes: 4-57
0-23 m (7 ft 6 in -9 in). These dimen9 in) and 2-28
(1 5 ft
sions enable a continuous load-carrying mat to be assembled
quickly over areas of soft ground. The method of assembly is by
sliding individual planks together successively and engaging a
simple locking device.
An access mat area 183 11 -6m
ft)
assembled
38
can be
in four hours by ten men. A pre(60
4-6 m (25
assembled length of Class 60 Trackway 7-6
15 ft)
secured in a roll is easily laid and recovered by ten men. Tanks
are driven on to the mat over the longitudinal lay of the planks.
Slewing can take place once the tracks are fully on the mat.
Transport
Class 60 Trackway component dimensions permit transport in
quantity by standard trucks and easy handling at both loading
and application points.
Two 3-ton trucks can transport components for assembly of a
trackway area measuring 183 -11-6m (60
38 ft).
Comfor assembling a roadway 15-3 m (50 ft) in length and
(15 ft) wide can be loaded on one 3-ton truck as loose
planks or as a single pre-assembled roll or as two pre-assembled
rolls each 7-65 m (25 ft) long.
ponents
4-6
m
Recovery
Class 30 Trackway is recovered over the rear of the vehicle,
being rewound on to the spool by ratchet levers. Roller supports
clamped to the rear of the truck platform support the track clear
of the truck. The recovery operation can normally be completed
in 10 to 1 5 minutes by a four-man team.
Dimensions and weights
Typical Class 60
Weight per m-
(ft-):
Total weight: 71
Dimensions and weights
Mat
Length: 18-3 m (60 ft)
Width: 11-6 m (38 ft)
Area: 212 m- (2280 ft 2 )
34 kg
(7 lb)
82 kg (15 960
lb)
Typical Class 60 Track
Standard Class 30 Trackway
Length: 15-3 m (50 ft)
Width: 4-6 m (15 ft)
Weight per metre (ft) run: 144 kg (105
Total weight: 2385 kg (5300 lb)
Length: 45-95 m (150 ft 9 in)
Width: 3-35 m (11 ft)
No of planks: 201
Weight per m(ft) run: 62 kg (45 lb) approx
0-23 m (1 1 ft
Individual plank: 3-35
9 in) 14-9 kg (33 lb)
Carriage assembly: 760 kg (1672 lb) approx
Launching assembly: 340 kg (750 lb) approx
Recovery equipment: 41 kg (92 lb) approx
Total weight trackway and components: 4218 kg (9298 lb) approx
CAMMELL LAIRD (ANGLESEY)
lb)
Individual planks
Length: 4-57 m (15 ft)
Width: 0-23 m (9 in)
Weight: 33 07 kg (73 lb)
Short plank
Length: 2-28 m (7 ft 6 in)
Width: 0-23 m (9 in)
Weight: 16 76 kg (37 lb)
Long plank
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LIMITED
Beaumaris, Anglesey, North Wales
Telephone: Beaumaris 431
Cables: Searoads Beaumaris
Telex:
61295
259
Section 11: Engineer equipment
Examples of mechanical winches
Examples of hydraulic winches
260
Section 11: Engineer equipment
Winches
mounting on wheeled and tracked vehicles
for
As one
of the oldest established manufacturers of
winches, T T Boughton offers a comprehensive
range of units suitable for use on vehicles, wheeled or
crawler tractors, or for special applications.
Mechanically driven from the power-takeoff shaft,
the small end of the range is suited to vehicles or lightweight tractors; it starts at 2720kg (60001b) line pull
and increases through subsequent models to 22 680kg
(50 0001b) line pull.
A
equipment
variety of optional
is
readily available,
such as alternative gear ratios, two-speed gearboxes,
freespool and automatic brake, four-roller fairleads,
choice of underwind or overwind in most models and
drums
applications.
(Regarding special applications,
of varying width.
For heavier wheeled tractors and for the bigger
crawler types, winches with line pulls of up to 31 750kg
(70 0001b) are in regular production with the optional
equipment as mentioned above.
Partial or complete waterproofing is available on
some models for beach landing craft and similar
fairleads, etc, are available.
Mechanical specification
Hydraulic specification
As a typical specification the
winch are as follows:
characteristics of the
Model V 19 mechanical
a
unit
providing 200 tons line pull went into service this year.)
In addition to their mechanically driven units, T t
Boughton has pioneered and developed a range of
hydrostatic winches, actuated by hydraulic motors.
This group of seven models is also suited to vehicles,
wheeled and crawler tractors or to special applications.
Capacities range from 2720kg (60001b) to 27 210kg
(60 0001b) line pull and varying line speeds.
Apart from the smooth shockless functioning so
characteristic of hydraulic power, hydrostatic winches
permit many more permutations and combinations
than the mechanical types. Not only can a range of
optional gear ratios be used between the motor and the
winch drum, but pumps providing different flow rates
may influence line speed, while variations in hydraulic
pressure can increase or diminish line pull.
Optional equipment such as automatic brakes,
A
typical specification of an hydraulic
winch
is
that of the
Model 2H:
Drum dimensions
Barrel diameter: 152mm (6in)
Flange diameter: 406mm (16in)
Between flanges: 304mm (12in)
Drum dimensions
Barrel diameter: 165mm (6iin)
Flange diameter: 355mm (14in)
Between flanges: 398mm (1 53in)
Rope capacities with 304mm (12in) drum (standard)
12-7mm 137m max lin > 150yd). Recommended length 110m (120yd)
1 58mm X 91 m max (tin x 100yd). Recommended length 91 m (100yd)
Recommended length 46m (50yd)
I 90mm X 69m max (Jin X 75yd).
Rope capacities
91m (100yd): 15-8mm (tin) dia
100m (110yd): 14-2mm £in) dia
118m (130yd): 12-7mm (Jin) dia
-
(
(
Maximum
line pull
1 1
340kg
(1
Line pulls
5 0001b) on bare
Worm:
Gearing
final drive providing 30:1 ratio.
Worms are nickel-chrome
gears are cast in high-grade bronze and teeth accurately
generated by hobbing. Housing in-line bored
Worm
steel.
Main shaft
Mounted
Housing
1 i% nickel-chrome-molybdenum
generous bronze bushings
in
Steel casing to
steel heat-treated
and ground.
BS 592 Grade B
Automatic brake
Totally enclosed in housing on worm shaft.
Absolute
safety against runback assured. No rearrangement of parts is required when
changing from overwind to underwind or vice versa
Clutch Direct on drums. Sliding member
and pad brake actuated by single lever
Catsheads
340kg (25 0001b) at 1 2-2m/min (40ft/min) on bare drum
5670kg (12 500lb) at 24-4m/min (80ft/min) on full drum
assuming a pressure of 105kg/cm- (1500lb/m 2 ) and delivery
I I
drum
of heat-treated alloy steel.
Clutch
of
145
litres/min
(32gal/min) from the pump
Rope attachment to drum is by simple ferrule let into recess in side of drum
flange; allows rapid changing of ropes and recoiling
Free drum is incorporated and allows easy pay-out of rope by hand when required. Free drum clutch is of the internal and external toothed type, operated
by lever. By applying the brake, this clutch can be disengaged easily even
if the winch rope is under load
280mm (11 in) dia, self-energising for over and underwind, and
requires very little effort on hand lever to give a very powerful grip. External
contracting band is operated by over-centre toggle mechanism. Brake drum
and band are totally enclosed ensuring freedom from dirt and moisture in the
Brake
mechanism
Towing on the winch brake is ensured without
tractors. Ratchet hand brake (standard)
slip
on
tractor
up to 65hp
Standard equipment
Brake and free drum levers are grouped for ease of operation
from seat or ground. Winch is operated by control valve with forward and
Control levers
Cab controls
All
winches designed with longitudinal control rods and down-
hanging levers when linkage is taken to control levers inside cab.
flexible cables simplify difficult installations
Basic weight
Push-pull
reverse selection lever which automatically returns to neutral position when
released, causing hydrostatic lock as safety precaution. Very fine inching
control and cushioned pull is obtained on this winch
276kg (6101b)
All gears, clutches, etc, are made of ample strength materials,
heat-treated as required and run in totally enclosed oil baths. The winch is
Transmission
designed for continuous hard working with long life and freedom from failures
and breakdowns. Taper rollers, ball and parallel roller bearings are fitted
throughout, and are continually lubricated by winch transmission
Nett weight
304mm
(12in) drum, main
winch only 460-51 0kg (9-10cwt)
approx without rope
T T
BOUGHTON & SONS
LIMITED
Engineering Division
Bell Lane,
Telephone:
Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England
Little
Chalfont 2666
Cables: Boughtons
Amersham
Telex:
83132
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Section 11: Engineer equipment
Plumett auto-capstan winch Type CA-45
The Plumett auto-capstan winch and gearbox Type CA-45 is shown above fitted
is given above.
A similar model is available for mounting on the Bedford 4
tion
in a
fighting vehicle
Type FV432;
4 army truck shown elsewhere
a brief specifica-
in this
Catalogue
Specification
Power: through power-takeoff from fighting vehicle
Max rope pull at hook: low gear 6500 kg; high gear
3000 kg
Rope speeds: low gear 4-5-18 m/min; high gear
33-1 32 m/min
Diameter of rope: 14
mm
length of rope: 250 m
Breaking load of rope: 1 1 200 kg
Weight (excluding rope): 470 kg
Max
Plumett transportable motor winch
The
illustration
BM
Volvo Type
and diagram below show the Plumett portable motor winch Type TL-20; in the photograph it is shown carried on a
BV 202 truck. Brief specifications of Type TL winches with integral 5, 9 and 1 5 hp drives are given in the specification
below
Specification
Power: integral two-stroke engine
through centrifugal clutch
Max rope pull at hook: 2000kg
(5,
(5
9 or
and 9hp);
2200 kg (15hp)
Rope speeds:
07-0-28 m/sec (5hp);
6 m/sec (9 hp); 0-2-0-8 m/sec (15 hp)
mm
15hp)
15-
mm
Dia of rope: 8
or 9
Max length of rope: 300 m 8
or 21
mx9
Breaking load of rope: 4000kg (8 mm); 5150kg
(9 mm)
Weight (excluding rope): 140kg
mm
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262
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•
mm
Section 11
Engineer equipment
:
Capstan winches
vehicle-mounted or with
own power
Plumett capstan winches are robust units suitable for
wide range of recovery, construction and similar
work. Their essential feature is that the steel rope is
winched by a multiple-groove twin pulley block,
ensuring uniform speed at any point on the rope, while
the rope itself is stored on a separate drum, as shown
in the diagram below.
The advantages of this design are that a great
length of steel rope can be carried, that speed can be
controlled and maintained very accurately over a wide
range, and that pay-out of the rope can be powera
unit
Further features of the design are automatic
rope laying on the drum, a free-wheel brake to prevent
run-back under load, and overload protection devices;
an hydraulically operated braking system is available
assisted.
optionally.
Plumett winches are available in two ranges: the
CA series, which is intended for vehicle-mounting and
is driven through a power-take off from the vehicle
power unit, and theTL, which is portable and completely
self-contained, having its own power unit.
Plumett auto-capstan winch Type CA-15
all models of Land Rover, a typical method of mounting being shown below.
Apart
from military purposes, this winch is being used by electricity companies for cable-stringing and laying, by firefighting and post office services, by civil engineers and many others.
A brief specification for the CA-15 winch is given below; the specification for the larger and more powerful
CA-45 winch is on the opposite page.
This winch can be fitted to
shown here with the driver's seat removed to give a better view. The principle
transmitted to the steel rope by the multiple-groove pulley block A and B. The drum
C, driven by a friction clutch, ensures adhesion and stores the cable passed by the multiple-groove pulley block. The pulley D can turn
through 360 allowing traction in all directions.
Plumett
CA-15 winch
of operation (right)
is
installed in a
that the
Land Rover
power of the motor
(left)
is
,
Specification
Rope speeds:
03
to
Diameter of rope: 8
40
mm
:
mm
mm
:
mm
FULLER, LUCAS
Crowborough
•
mm
m/sec
or 9
mm
length of rope: 230 m
8
dia or 1 70 m
9
dia
Breaking load of rope: 41 00 kg (8
dia) 51 50 kg (9
d ia)
Weight (excluding rope) 95 kg
Max
Power: through power-takeoff from vehicle
Max rope pull at hook: 1 500 kg
& COMPANY LIMITED
Cross, Eridge Road,
Telephone: Crowborough 2000
Crowborough, Sussex, England
Cables: Lucas
Crowborough
Telex: Lucas
Crowborough Chamcom London 261981
263
Section 11: Engineer equipment
Air
compressors
Portable and stationary models
Duplex air compressors of all types are available
wide range of applications. The current range
Bristol
for a
includes diesel-driven portable plants for construction
work, light industrial and heavy-duty units for workshop
use, high-pressure models for laboratories and airbottle charging, garage compressors, and tractor-
mounted plants.
The patented Duplex airflow-cooled, two-stage
design embodied in all Bristol air compressors enables
the machines to deliver a greater volume of usable air
power. This design uses a stepped
piston and cylinder to enable both stages of compression to be carried out in any one cylinder.
Efficient
airflow cooling of the high-pressure area of the cylinder,
together with inter-cooling carried out between stages,
results in very cool-running compressors with high
for a given horse
Portable
air
compressor Model ATS, 150,
volumetric efficiency.
In addition, the double-acting piston does an equal
amount of work on each stroke and plants run relatively
free from vibration while the short stroke inherent in
this design gives low piston speeds with consequent
reduction in wear.
Bristol Duplex air compressors, large numbers of
which are serving with the armed forces of British and
other NATO countries, have undergone the most
stringent tests.
These include subjecting the plants
to ambient temperatures ranging from —52 C to -40 C
with no detrimental effect to performance.
Free air delivery figures are quoted for every Bristol
air compressor and are guaranteed to the relevant
British Standard Specifications and all international
WD
equivalents.
Specification
Portable tyre inflator
Model 306/JL.5
Model ATS 150
Two-wheeled
two-stage.
70kgf/cm
WD
portable
trailer-type
Free
:
air
delivery
diesel-driven
368 m
3
/min (130
air
ft
3
compressor, air-cooled,
/min).
Working pressure
(100lbf/in ! )
Other sizes available from
1
mVmin
to 9
mVmin (36-320 ft 3 /min)
Model 306/ J L.5
Compact
tyre inflator air compressor, air-cooled, two-stage, easily transportable
Free air delivery 0-1
(150lbf/in=)
mVmin
(3-5
ft
3
/min). Working pressure up to 10 5 kgf/cm-
Model 308 ATS/500
Heavy-duty industrial-type compressor, air-cooled, two-stage. Free air delivery
11-3mVmin (400ft7min). Working pressure 70 kgf/cm 2 (100 lbf/in ! )
J
1 mVmin to 1 1 -3 m /min (35-400 ftVmin)
Other sizes available from
Heavy-duty stationary compressor Model 308/ATS/500
BRISTOL PNEUMATIC TOOLS LIMITED
Causeway Works, Fishponds,
Telephone:
264
Bristol
657511
Bristol,
BS.16 3JS, England
Cables: Percussion Bristol
Telex:
44641
Section 11: Engineer equipment
Portable electric tools
from vehicle-mounted generator
for field service
The Consolidated Pneumatic Tool Company Limited,
manufacturers of industrial
high-frequency tools for
in collaboration with the
Army
authorities
a range of specially adapted
British
tools to meet most known requirements anywhere in
the world under the severest conditions of climate and
over forty years, has produced
usage.
Known as the Hicycle range, these tools operate
from the electric supply of 400 Hz, 200 V, adopted as
standard for British Army service requirements.
more comprehensive information, trade cata-
For
logues are available from the company or any of
branches and agents throughout the world.
its
Drills
The model No
mm
of 9-5
1
57
MOD drilling machine has a capacity
metal or
in) for
( 3
equipment available
bench
a
is
wood
Additional
stand and 90
drilling.
drill
angle head.
H-MOD-490 is a 19 mm
wood drilling and earth
The model No 40
capacity
drill
for metal or
to a depth of 1 -2
includes a bench
m
(47]
drill
bit.
Grinders
The model No 51 1
a 150 > 25 mm (6
in)
Additional equipment
bit chuck, earth
in).
wood
stand,
boring chuck, rod and
(|-in)
boring
G-MOD-5400
wheel
grinder
is
fitted
with
for general
grinding.
For sharpening tungsten carbide bits and tipped tools
25
a 1 00
(4 x 1 in) wheel is fitted. A bench stand
is available as additional equipment.
1
mm
Wrenches
The model No 7250 MOD is a reversible impact wrench
for tightening and removing nuts, driving metal screws
up to 13 mm (i in) diameter and wood screws up to
No 14. Additional equipment includes a right-angle
head, carrying case with set of sockets and screwdriver
attachment.
Sanders
The model No 511 AS-MOD-5400 is fitted with a
230 mm (9 in) diameter abrasive disc for angle
sanding.
a
1
50
mm
can also be used for wire brushing with
(6 in) diameter brush.
It
Shears
The model 200 MOD shearing machine cuts mild
sheet up to 2 mm (14-gauge) thickness.
steel
Saws
The model No 575
timber and felling
1
-19
m
height
(91
(46|
is
in)
280
MOD
chain
trees.
including 584
mm
(11 in)
saw
is
ideal for cutting
length is only
(23 in) cutter bar. Its
and the width is 240
Its
overall
mm
mm
in).
1
Screwdrivers
"
The model No 157 SC-750 screwdriver for driving
metal or wood screws, with a capacity up to 6 mm ( i in)
Pumps
The new Hicycle sump pump has a capacity ranging
from 545 litres/min (120 gal/min) at 6 m (20 ft) head
ranging to 1 09 litres/min (24 gal/min) at 36 m (1 20 ft)
head.
CONSOLIDATED PNEUMATIC TOOL CO LTD
97-107 Uxbridge Road, London W5, England
Telephone: 01-567 3411
Cables: Caulking
London
W5
Telex: 21311
265
Section 11: Engineer equipment
Optical systems
for
photogrammetry and surveying
Defence Instruments (Optical) Ltd
can supply a wide range of technical instruments for defence purposes, some of which are shown on
page. Periscopes, telescopes
other optical equipment for
fighting vehicles are shown elsewhere in this Catalogue.
this
and
Photogrammetric equipment
Our range includes large-scale and smallscale plotters, mono and stereo comparators of 230
230 mm (9 9 in) and
460 230 mm (18
9 in) size, stereo
scopes of 70
70 mm (2^
2 ^ in) and
230 230 mm (9 9 in) size, co-ordinatographs, photo-interpretation equipment,
area-measuring instruments, scribing tools
and digitising systems.
Surveying equipment
The range covers theodolites and
instruments,
gyro-theodolites,
levelling
electronic
distance-measuring equipment, co-ordinate plotters, survey clinometers, magnetic
compasses, plane table equipment, measuring tapes and bands, ranging poles
and staves.
the equipment shown
here are available on
Full details of
and
listed
request.
Defence Instruments (Optical)
Ltd has a staff of specialists qualified
to interpret technical requirements,
to offer advice and to make recommendations on the choice of suitable equipment for the widest range
of purposes.
aT^l
DEFENCE INSTRUMENTS (OPTICAL) LTD
Sudbury House, Tylney Road, Bromley, Kent, England
Telephone: 01-460 4665
266
Cables: Optic Sales Edenbridge
Section 11: Engineer equipment
Gas welding,
Milne products, as supplied to the British Ministry
Defence, are available either separately or in
working packs: a cutter and/or welding blowpipe,
with gas regulators, hose projectors, hose and
of
cutting, brazing
and
connectors.
soldering equipment
100g
The blowpipe range includes:
Firecrest'
weighing
(31 02) for micro-welding and brazing
and electronic circuit connections up to 1 6
Baby' and General' for welding
gauge-1 in) mild steel plate and for
cutting 0-5-76 mm (26 gauge -3 in) plate, 'Spitfire'
for cutting up to 300 (12 in) plate and Seafire' for
underwater cutting up to 230 mm (9 in) plate all
with nozzles for most oxy/gas and air/gas fuel
(16-gauge)
10-32
mm
foil
systems.
mm
We
also
plate.
(0
i
make acetylene
generators.
C S Milne & Co Ltd
Harley Works, Deptford,
London SE8. England
Telephone: 01-237 9841
Cables: Acetyweldo
London SE8
267
Section 12
Earthmoving
equipment
269
Section 12: Earthmoving equipment
The high driving seat on the AllisChalmers 645 ensures good all-round
visibility.
capacity
Its
is
SAE
rated operating
4082kg (90001b)
Allis-Chalmers 645 Articulated Wheel
Loader combines dependable power with
excellent stability, speed and operating
ease for high productivity
With its ability to swing through a full
90 degrees arc (45 degrees each way),
the 645 can head into the pile or swing
toward the truck with only a minimum
of time-wasting linear travel
270
Section 12: Earthmoving equipment
Earthmoving equipment
Articulated wheel loader
The Allis-Chalmers 645 is a rugged 2m 3 (2\yd 3 )
machine with an SAE rated carrying capacity of 4082kg
The six-cylinder 142hp diesel provides a
(90001b).
high horsepower-to-weight ratio.
Good weight distribution and long wheelbase
combine to provide exceptional balance and stability.
The 90 degree swing and axle placement equidistant
from the joint centre line allows the loader to turn in a
(17ft 8iin).
radius of only
54m
sits on a fully adjustable bucket seat
bucket
and the rear of the machine is
to the
The operator
Visibility
Single-lever
excellent.
power
—
shift for
on-the-move
changing, both forward and in reverse (no
stopping or foot clutching); power steering; air over
hydraulic dual system brakes; push-button electric
all combine to make
starting; easy-to-read gauges
gear
—
operation easy.
DIMENSIONS
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A
Overall length (bucket
B
Axle centres
2945m
415m
on ground) 7
2006m
C
Centre rear axle to drawbar pin
D
Ground clearance
E
Centre drawbar pin to rear of drawbar
F
Height to underside of drawbar top
457mm
Height to centre
line of axles 71
Height to top of
air
J
Overall height to top of cab 3
Maximum
height at
1
50mm (2in)
482mm (1ft 7in)
mm
(2ft 4in)
654m
cleaner stack cap 2
full
(6ft 7in)
(1ft 6'n)
G
H
K
(24ft 4in)
(9ft 8in)
302m
raise with
(8ft 8Jin)
(10ft 10in)
clam
fully
open 5-721
m
(18ft 9iin)
L
M
Clearance
pin. fully raised 3 581m (11ft 9in)
when bottom dumped 3-473m (11ft 4jin)
width, across bucket
Height to hinge
N
Maximum
O
Track width
P
Outer turning
circle (tyres)
Q
Outer turning
circle (bucket)
1
-993m
2-692m
(8ft 10in)
(6ft 6Jin)
Overall length less bucket
4-81
3m
(15ft 9iin) radius
5-397m
(17ft 81in) radius
and winch 5 486m (18ft Oin)
Overall length (bucket on ground) with scraper
7-264m (23ft 10in)
SPECIFICATION
Hydraulic system
Total capacity 150
litres (33gal), all piston rods chrome-plated
cylinders (2) double acting 152mm (6in) diameter
Dump cylinders (2) double acting 140mm (5iin) diameter
Clam cylinders (2) double acting 102mm (4in) diameter
Steering cylinders (2) double acting 76mm (3in) diameter
Bucket pump: gear type three-stage 265 litres min (70gal'min) at governed
Engine
AEC AV505 six-cylinder diesel
Maximum horsepower 142bhp
Lift
at
2200rev/min
Service rating 89 6bhp at 1800rev/min
Maximum torque 52 2kg m (378ft-lb) at 1 20O-1 400rev min
Bore and stroke 1 16mm (4-56in) by 130mm (5-1 2in)
Displacement 8226cm= (502in : )
Air cleaner dry, Donaclone 254mm (10in)
Fuel tank capacity 197 litres (43-5gal)
engine speed
Power
train
Transmission: Allison TT2420-1 with power shift. Changes from 1st to 2nd
and 3rd to 4th are automatic
Converter: Allison twin turbine TT425. with stall ratio of 5-18:1
Forward speeds: 1st 4-8km h (3-0mph); 2nd 10-6km h (6-6mph); 3rd
18 8km h (11-6mph): 4th 40 0km h (24 8mph)
Reverse speeds: 1st 4 7km h (2 9mph); 2nd 140km h (8 7mph)
Axles
Planetary type, floating shafts, torque-proportioning hypoid gear differential,
pin -connected to frame
Front: Rockwell Centrax Model PR209. rigidly mounted to frame
Rear: Rockwell /Centrax Model PR111. pivot-mounted to frame
Tyres
Tubeless, 20 5
25,
20
ply
Brakes
Dual system, air over hydraulic with service line couplings for trailer braking
Service: double anchor pin, single cylinder, operating on all four wheels
Size: front 438mm (17Jin) diameter
102mm (4in) wide.
rear 406mm (16in) diameter
89mm (3lin)
Parking: Rockwell standard drum, mechanically actuated, engagement
automatically shifts transmission to neutral
Size: 254mm (1 Oin) diameter
38mm (1 tin)
•
•
Electrical
system
Type 24V negative
towbar stowed
earth,
two
batteries
12V 125A (10h
rating)
Steering pump: gear type, 68 litres, min (18gal min) with demand valve
interconnected to bucket hydraulic system
Control valves: three-spool for loader hydraulic and winch control,
two-spool for trailer attached scraper
Main relief valve 126-5kg,cm ! (18001b in : )
Filters: Full flow micronic, magnetic, full flow wire mesh and air filter
Winch
TT Boughton Series 2H
Bar drum line pull and speed 1 1 884kg (62 200lb) at 9m. min (30ft/min)
Rope length 46m (150ft), rope diameter 19mm (Jin)
Bucket
4 in 1 multipurpose SAE rating 1-91m" (2jyd*)
Rated carrying capacity 4082kg (90001b)
Maximum lifting capacity to full height 5443kg (1 2 0001b)
Tipping load 9298kg (20 5001b)
Maximum breakout force, boom lift 8618kg (19 0001b); crowd 14061kg
(31 0001b)
Lifting time to full raise 6-5sec, from full raise 4-2sec
Drort
Weights
Front axle 6001 kg ( 1 3 230lb)
Rear axle 6386kg (14 300lb)
Total (less operator) 12 487kg (27 530lb)
General
equipment with two rear-facing headlamps, inter-vehicle starting
Connections for trailer equipment. Front and rear windscreen
motors. Swivel-type tow hook. Detachable tow hook suitable for scraper.
Tyre inflator
Full lighting
socket.
ALLIS-CHALMERS GREAT BRITAIN LTD
Essendine, Stamford, Lincolnshire. England
Telephone: Stamford 2471
Cables: Gyrating Stamford
Telex:
32255
271
Section 12: Earthmoving equipment
Caterpillar
D4D
at
work
in
heavy
soil
with bulldozer attachment
Hydraulically adjustable multi-shank ripper attachment on D8H
Caterpillar D8H with turbocharged engine delivering 270 bhp net at 1280rev/min,
giving a drawbar pull of nearly 50 tons at lowest speed and a maximum speed of over
10 km/h (6-5 mph) unloaded
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Cushioned
on D8H
D6C
at
is
fitted
with angle dozer blade with hydraulic rams. The engine delivers 125 bhp net
pull of over 20 tons at lowest speed. Maximum speed
900 rev/min, giving a drawbar
nearly 11 km/h (7 mph)
1
Caterpillar 621
272
wheel tractor-scraper operating
in
coarse sand
rear
push
block
attachment
Section 12: Earthmoving equipment
Tractors and scrapers
Caterpillar-built
equipment
Of the wide range of earthmoving equipment made by
Caterpillar, only a very small selection is shown here.
The tractors, ranging from 65 to 385 bhp net, can be
adapted to a variety of needs with a wide range of
attachments.
The sealed track is specially designed by Caterpillar
and extends the normal life of pins and bushings by up to
30%. Track rollers, carriers and idlers are lubricated for
life.
On the D6C and D8H models the sprockets have
bolt-on replaceable rim segments, so that the sprockets
can be re-rimmed in the field without dismantling
track, sprocket or frame.
The track guides have
high-speed hauling units, incorporates Caterpillar's
design for increased capacity and speed in
loading. Bowl and tractor can be transported separately.
of
Low Bow!
replaceable wear strips.
The 621 wheel
tractor-scraper, smallest in the range
TRACTOR MODEL
D4D
Caterpillar engine type
D330
D8H
D6C
D333
diesel 4- cyl. 7-litre
65 bhp net
at
1
680 rev/min
1
diesel 6-cyl,
25 bhp net
at
1
D342
5-litre
1
diesel 6-cyl. 20-4-htre
270 bhp net
900 rev/min
at
1
2S0 rev/min
turbocharged
Transmission
direct drive
power
direct drive
shift
full
power
shift
full
power
shift (direct drive
not available)
Max speeds
(forward)
km/h
km/h
km/h
km/h
km/h
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
Max drawbar
(mph)
(mph)
(mph)
(mph)
(mph)
—
—
2-4
3-4
4-8
6-8
9-5
—
—
15-3
10-3
6 9
4-5
2-8
3-2 (20)
5-8 (3-6)
9-3 (5 8)
2-7 (1-7)3-9 (2-4)
5-5 (3-4)
7-1 (4-4)
9-3 (5-8)
(1-5)
(2-1)
(30)
3-7 (2-3)*
6 6 (4-1)
10-3 (6 4)
0-3-9 (0-2-4)
22 5
0-4 9
0-27
0-16
0-6 8 (0-4-2)
0-10-5 (0-6-5)
—
—
—
—
(4-2)
(5-9)
pull (forward)
63*
tons
tons
tons
tons
tons
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
mm
mm
Ground contact
m
area
2
9
30
5
2-2
16
Track
Number
cf shoes (each side)
Width of track
Length of track (on ground)
17
4-3
135
8-5
—
—
—
—
35
330 (13)
1840 (72 .1)
36
455 (18)
2370 (93!)
39t
560 (22)
2900 (115)
1-22 (1885)
mech. or hydra ulic
mechanical
2-17 (3357)
3-26 (5049)
hydraulic
hydraulic
hydraulic
hydraulic
2410 (95)
1710 (67 A)
380-475 (15 -18|)
3400 (133)
1980 (78)
1520 (60)
355 (14)
2700 (106)
2120 (83 A)
415-500 (1 51-19})
3950 (156)
2370 (93)
1880 (74)
370 (14;)
3100
2440
530
5200
2700
2130
510
(in)
(in)
(in ! )
Track adjustment
Steering
Dimensions
(see sketch)
Overall height
Height to fuel filler cap B
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
A
Drawbar height C
Overall length D
Overall width E
Width of track centres F
Ground clearance
Shipping weight
(in)
(in)
(in)
(in)
(in)
(in)
(in)
5900 (13 100)
kg (lb)
10 400 (23 000) 10 700 (23 500)
6200 (13 700)
(122)
(96)
(21)
(204)
(107)
(84)
(19;)
22 700 (50 000)
"Other transmissions are available as standard options
+A direct-drive transmission is available as standard option
tThese figures refer to the model with six-roller frame; a seven-roller frame is available as standard option
Type 621 wheel tractor-scraper
Tractor
Caterpillar engine: D336 diesel V8 11-5-litre 300 bhp net at 2200 rev/mm
Transmission: 8-speed and reverse mechanical gearbox with torque converter
on 1st and 2nd (optional semi-automatic for 3rd to 8th)
Tyres: 26 5 X 29 (wider 29-5
29 optional)
Scraper
Capacity:
1
Max depth
Width of
5 3
m
5
of cut:
cut:
(20 yd 3 ) heaped, 10-7
330
(13 in)
3000
m
3
(14 yd 3 ) struck,
SAE
mm
mm
(1
1
9 in)
kg (28
Max penetrating force: 1 2 900
Max depth of spread: 430 mm
(17
400
lb)
in)
Controls: hydraulic, from tractor
Dimensions
A
mm
mm
B
3550
2950
C
2110mm
G
H
(139 in)
(1 16 in)
(83in)
2080 mm (82 in)
E
3050 mm (120 in)
F
3400 mm (134 in)
Weight: 23 600 kg (52 000
I
D
J
K
4100mm
(162in)
2750 mm (108 in)
7100 mm (281 in)
1730 mm (68in)
11 600 mm (457 in)
V
f
H
-
empty, 45 400 kg (1000 00
lb)
lb)
"
¥
I
—
K
J
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with average load
CATERPILLAR TRACTOR CO LTD
55 St James's
Street,
Telephone: 01-493 1882
London SW1, England
Cables: Caterpillar London
SW1
Telex:
262931
m
CATERPILLAR
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1967
273
Section 12: Earthmoving equipment
The Hy-Mac 580BT excavator with standard back-acter
bucket,
The Hy-Mac
1
080
(as illustrated) a
1
is
-2
amply powered to work a
m
:)
(1 \
1
m3
(1
shown
here
in British
Army colour
3
} yd ) bucket, or
yd') face shovel
The wheel-mounted Hy-Mac 610C can be supplied not only with
digging grabs and buckets, but also with a variety of special materials-
The Hy-Mac 880 can
handling grabs
operate continuously on a gradient of
274
specification
travel
on
a gradient of
1
in
4
1
in
2 and
Section 12: Earthmoving equipment
Construction equipment
Excavators, cranes and materials-handling units
In 1962, Hy-Mac introduced the first all-hydraulic
crawler excavator to be made in Great Britain. Now the
range of Hy-Mac products embraces all-hydraulic
excavators, materials handling equipment and inspection platforms, as well as Hy- Lift cranes.
These products have been found widely acceptable in
countries of the world, even in extreme climates
and difficult ground conditions; a large number of
many
Hy-Mac 580BT excavators
British
now
is
in
service with the
Army.
Excavators
The main machines in the excavator range
Hy-Mac 580C
Outreach: 909 m (29 ft 10 in)
Digging depth: 6 48 m (21 ft
in)
:!
SAE
required.
all Hy-Mac machines is that
and
placed functionally, so that
grouped
controls are
untrained operators can be quickly taught, and
operator-error and fatigue are kept to a minimum.
An
important feature of
are:
Hy-Mac 1290
Outreach: 1273 m (41 ft 9 in)
Digging depth: 8-69 m (28 ft 6 in)
Capacity: up to 1 200 litres (1 \ yd
Engine: 1 90 bhp at 21 00 rev/min
1
Capacity: up to 700 litres (087 yd
Engine: 95 bhp at 2250 rev/min
At every stage of production, from design to final
inspection, special attention is devoted to reliability
There is a world-wide network of
and durability.
distributors, with experienced servicing staff and HyMac parts stocks, to guarantee after-sales service when
SAE
:1
rating)
rating)
Hy-Mac 610C
Hy-Mac 880
Outreach: 1026 m
(33 ft 8
Digging depth: 7-93 m (26
(with back-acter equipment)
Outreach: 8 86 m (29 ft 1 in)
Digging depth: 6-17 m (20 ft 3 in)
Capacity: up to 700 litres (087 yd
Engine: 95 bhp at 2250 rev/min
in)
ft)
Capacity: up to 1200 litres (1 A yd J
Engine: 145 bhp at 2600 rev/min
SAE
rating)
:i
SAE
rating)
SAE
rating)
Hy-Mac 61 OC
Hy-Mac 1080
Outreach: 1 1 28 m (37 ft)
Digging depth: 732 m (24 ft)
Capacity: up to 1 200 litres (1 A yd 3
Engine: 1 64 bhp at 21 00 rev/min
SAE
(with actuated grab)
Outreach: 7-65 m (25ft 1 in)
Digging depth: 6 60 m (21 ft 8 in)
Capacity: up to 700 litres (087 yd
Engine: 95 bhp at 2250 rev/min
rating)
:i
Front end equipment: the Hy-Mac range of special
equipment is wide and includes varied types of buckets,
grabs, face shovels and extended dipper arms.
Cranes
Hy-Mac
manufactures the
cranes. The main models are:
also
range
Hi-Lift
of
Hy-Lift HM300
Truck-mounted telescopic crane
Height of
Maximum
lift:
2042 m
load:
(67
Hy-Lift
HM1150
All-hydraulic crawler crane
Maximum boom length: 4267
ft)
Maximum
Hy-Lift
m
(140
ft)
Fly jib also available
10 161 kg (10tons)
load:
40 642 kg (40 tons)
HM675
Self-propelled telescopic crane
Boom extension (with manual stage) to:
Maximum load: 6096 kg (6 tons)
A Powell
Duffryn
1036 m
(34
ft)
Company
HY-MAC LIMITED
Hy-Mac House, Bath Road, Newbury,
Telephone: Newbury 2205
Cables:
Berkshire, England
Hymac Newbury
Telex:
84557
HY-moc
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1968
275
Section 12: Earthmoving equipment
A JCB 7B
tracked excavator, demonstratgeometry of the boom
and dipper, which gives it a load over
height of 5 54 m (18 ft 2 in), a digging
depth of 6 10 m (20 ft) and a reach of
9 30 m (30 ft 6 in). The 7B has a bucket
capacity rated at 0-67-0-76 m 3 ( £-1 yd 3 )
ing the straight-arm
The
versatile
JCB
3C,
job-proven
for
most popular wheeled
in the UK.
The famous,
economically designed JCB cab offers
the
excavator/loader
reliability,
the
is
optimum
in
plicity of controls
all-round
visibility,
sim-
and operator comfort
Speedy, tough and economical, the JCB
1750 is one of a range of eight-wheeled
loading shovels, offering high economic
performance for a wide variety of bulk
materials handling
applications.
The
JCB 1750 has a rated payload of 3175 kg
(7000 lb) and is powered by a Leyland
138hp engine with Clark transmission
276
Section 12:
Earthmoving equipment
Excavators
loaders and shovels
range of earthmoving equipment to suit most needs is made by JCB and available from JCB Sales Ltd,
backed by a world-wide parts and repair service. Brief details only of some of the most popular machines
A wide
are given here.
The hydraulic systems
machines have been developed over nearly 20 years to a high pitch of efficiency
as the result of experience gained in operation in all parts of the world, under all kinds of climatic conditions.
Servicing requirements have been reduced to a minimum and the entire range enjoys a high degree of
interchangeability of components.
Controls, too, have been kept simple, to enable personnel with a minimum of training to operate the
machines efficiently.
JCB
of
all
JCB
tracked excavators
A
range of machines of popular size capable of big
Important features are superior lift
performance.
capacity, bucket crowd action and tear-out force.
JCB tracked excavators have 360 of continuous
slew and incorporate a revolutionary two-step hydraulic
system which directs maximum power and speed to
where and when needed for fast and efficient working
cycles.
JCB 5C
Engine:
77bhp
at
choice of machines with two-wheel or four-wheel
drive, with payloads ranging from 1600 to 5000 kg
Patented three-ram geometry
(3500 to 11 000 lb).
gives ideal bucket-carrying positions and permits a
design of great stability with excellent visibility and
low fuel consumption. The combination of modern
functional design and job-proven components results
in a range of machines capable of extremely high
economic performance.
2250rev/min
Digging depth: 5-76m (18ft
1 1
in)
JCB
JCB
704
Drive: four
JCB 6C
JCB
JCB 6D
front
2250rev/min
Two-position boom and dipper
at
702
wheels only
1b)
1000
Drive: four
106bhp
wheels
Engine: 90hD SAE gross
Payload: 1590 kg (3500
Engine: 106bhp at 2250rev/min
Two-position boom and dipper
Digging depth: 6 35m (20ft 10in)
Engine:
loading shovels
A
wheels
JCB
900
front
wheels only
Engine: 131hp SAE gross
Payload: 2150 kg (4750 1b)
Chain-type running gear
Digging depth: 6 35m (20ft 10in)
JCB
JCB 7B
Engine:
106bhp
2250rev/min
at
JCB7C
106bhp
JCB
2250rev/min
Two-position boom and dipper
at
Chain-type running gear
Digging depth: 6-73m (22ft
JCB wheeled
1
JCB
907
front
wheels only
3000
Drive: four wheels
Engine: 224hp SAE gross
Payload: 5000 kg (1 1 000
lb)
in)
excavator loaders
rugged construction
most luxurious,
which
the
have,
as
standard,
economically designed cab on the market. All backacter positions can be controlled from the cab. Controls
are simple and within easy reach whether the operator is
Highly
wheels
Engine: 151hp SAE gross
Payload: 3180 kg (7000 1b)
Digging depth: 6-1 m (20ft)
Chain-type running gear
Engine:
1750
Drive: four
machines
versatile
facing front, rear or
of
range of attachments includes: bulldozer blade, lifting
forks, crane jib of one ton capacity, scarifier, pole
erector or tree planter, 4-in-1 shovel, loader, grab and
many
standing.
is
The loading shovels, developed from the JCB 2 and
JCB 3 machines, are outstandingly versatile. The wide
JCB 2B
JCB
Engine: 70bhp at 2200rev/min
Snap-mount backhoe
Digging depth: 3-25m (10ft 8in)
others.
700
Engine: 70bhp
Capacity: 0-91 m>
(1
*yd s )
JCB3
Engine:
70bhp
Digging depth:
at
JCB2BS
2200rev/min
370m
Engine: 70bhp
Capacity: 0-57m 3 (Jyd s )
(12ft 2in)
JCB3C
Engine:
70bhp
at
2200rev/min
Digging depth: 4-1
9m
(1 3ft
9in)
JCB3S
Engine: 70bhp
57m J (1yd 1 )
Capacity:
JCB 3D
Engine:
70bhp
at
2200rev
Digging depth: 4-60m
mm
(1 5ft
1
in)
JCB3CS
JCB4D
Engine:
70bhp
at
2200rev
Engine: 70bho
77m 3 (1yd 3 )
CaDacity:
mm
Digging depth: 4-95m (16ft 3in)
JCB SALES LIMITED
Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire,
Telephone: Uttoxeter 31 21
ST14 5JP, England
Cables: Earthmover Uttoxeter
Telex:
36154
277
Section 12: Earthmoving equipment
Above: Muir-Hill A5000 all-wheel-drive,
all-wheel-steer loading shovel with 4-in-1
bucket and rear-mounted trenching attach-
ment
Digging with the rear-mounted trencher.
sitting over the boom has the
advantage of perfect visibility even in the
most awkward spaces
The operator
The 4-in-1
bucket clamshelling the
of the pile.
In
ventionally,
scrapes
278
last
addition to operating conthis
bucket bulldozes and
Section 12: Earthmoving equipment
Bucket loader
Multi-purpose military loading shove
The Muir-Hill A5000 all-wheel-drive, all-wheel-steer
loading shovel has been specially prepared for military
application.
Specification
Overall
dimensions
m
Overall height with cab: 2-87
(9 ft 5 in); without cab: 2
Width over tyres: 2-1 6
(7 ft 1 \ in)
Max width overall: 2-29
(7 ft 6 in) approx (over bucket)
m
30
m
(7
ft
6,' in)
m,«
m
Length: bucket on ground: 6-30
m
(20
7
ft
at carry: 6 30 m (20 ft 7; in)
Wheelbase: 2-29 m (7 ft 6 in)
Track: 1-77 m (5 ft 91 in)
Ground clearance: 41 9 mm (1 ft 41 in)
Approach angle: 90
Departure angle: 25 with winch
Height of towing hooks: 705 mm (2 ft 3
i
in)
I
over sprag
in
carry post; bucket
with winch
in)
Weights
Axle loads, with full fuel, oil and water, with cab, bucket and winch:
Front axle: 3402 kg (7500 lb)
Rear axle: 4921 kg (10 8501b)
2
Tyres
15 5
(7
ft
t
m
S
2 29
a
30-
120
17
II
6x1
HI
t
70
m
IS
MO ml
ml
•
Draw bar
pull
and 2nd gear: 12 927 kg (28 5001b) available,
vehicle ie U =0-75 on unladen vehicle
5987 kg
3rd and 4th gear: travelling range 3992 kg (8800 lb)
1st
limitation
on weight of
H 3200 lb)
Winch
T T Boughton Type 2H
Bare drum line-pull and speed: 9072 kg (20 000
Engine
Perkins diesel. 4-stroke
Model: 6 354
Horsepower: 104
lb) at
7
m/min (23
ft/min)
Rope:
Length: 91 44 m (300 ft)
Construction: 6/19 hemp core 17 324/18 898 kgf'cm !
Diameter: 1 5
( j in)
Weight (including rope) 689 kg 1 520 lb) approx
2500 rev/min governed speed
875 in)
at
mm (3
mm (5 in)
Bore: 984
Stroke: 1 27
(1
mm
Fork
lift
10/120 tons/in : )
(
:
Displacement: 5800 cm 3 (354 in J )
Fuel tank capacity: 1 82 litres (40 gal)
Cooling system capacity: 29-6 litres (6-5 gal)
Air cleaner: Coopers 8-in Cyclopac with restriction indicator
Cold starting device: Start Pilot
Oil-filter: full-flow type
equipment
Size of forks:
1
Max and min
27 mm (5 in) wide
spacing (centre-to-centre): 1-14m (3ft 9
in)
max; 152
mm
min
(6 in)
Max
height of lift (forks horizontal and back of forks level with front of tractor):
2 85 m (9 ft 4 in)
Transmission
Max
Torque converter: Allison TT2220-1 Torqmatic Hydropowershaft direct-mounted
to engine by Flexplate coupling.
Single-lever control
Full powershift
between work and travel ranges. Torque multiplication 5-1 :1
1)
forward tilt:
At carry position: 10
below
if
level
ground. 70
below horizontal
if
discharging
level
At max height: 43
range (forwards to backwards) 110
Side shift (each side of central position): 229
(9 in)
in) load centre: 1 81 4 kg (4000
Capacitv at 61 mm (2 ft
Weight: 590 kg (13001b) approx
2)
Full
tilt
mm
Steering
Hydraulically assisted by direct-driven vane
Min turning circle:
1)
2)
n
*
25-12 PR
Tread: Dunlop EM 1
Pressure: Front 2-5 kg/cm- (35 lb/in")
Rear 1-8 kg/cm 3 (25 lb/in-)
Size:
24
Radius to inside: 1-83 m (6 ft in)
Radius to outside of bucket: 4-70 m
Bucket equipment
SAE capacity: 075 m 3
pump
(1
5
ft
Back acter
5 in)
mm
Size of bucket: 61
(2
Capacity of bucket: 0-1 2
m
yd 3 ) struck; 1 m 3 (1 1 yd 3 ) heaped
Lifting capacity (rated): 2268 kg (5000 lb) payload
Max lifting capacity to full height of lift: 4082 kg (9000 lb)
Max break-out force:
1) Boom lift: 4536 kg (10 0001b)
2) Crowd: 5897 kg (13 0001b)
Width outsida: 2-29 m (7 ft 6 in)
Depth
(1
of dig: 3-66
m
(1
2
ft
Crane hook attachment
Angle of dump: 45
Capacity:
max
ft
3
in)
(4-2
ft
)
in)
in)
Outreach: 4 27 m (14 ft
Loading height: 348 m (11 ft 5 in)
Slew and digging arc: 193
Max offset of king post from centre: 71 1 mm (2
Width of stabiliser base 1 63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight: 1293 kg (28501b)
Max dumping height: 300 m (9 ft 10 in)
Max load-over height: 357 m (11 ft 81 in)
Raising times to
lb)
height with rated load: 6 sec
at
914
1
81 4 kg (4000 lb) at 61
in) outreach
(3 ft
mm
(2
ft
ft
in)
4
in)
outreach;
mm
1
588 kg (3500
lb)
Other products
The A500
one
of a range of nine Muir-Hill loading
shovels with payloads from 1 800 kg (4000 lb) to 5450 kg
(12 0001b), all featuring the same basic design concepts
for increased efficiency. Muir-Hill also produces three
is
&
MUIR-HILL LIMITED
A member
Bristol
of the
Babcock
four-wheel drive tractors, a range of
with
payloads from 5 to 25 tons, and two
dumpers
mobile cranes of 10 tons and 20 tons capacity
heavy-duty
respectively.
Wilcox Limited Group
Road, Gloucester, GL1 5RX, England
Telephone: Gloucester 21481
Cables: Muirhill Gloucester
Telex:
43179
Muir-Hill
279
Section 12: Earthmoving equipment
Model 54RD2
Tandem vibrating
roller
equipped with a variableamplitude system enabling the degree of
vibration to be altered to suit the depth of
material being rolled. It provides the most
efficient compaction
ever on a wide
variety
soils
of
and materials. Other
This roller
is
important features include extra smooth
excellent manoeuvrability, compaction on steep gradients and easy
maintenance. Several of these rollers have
recently been supplied for use in the
construction of airfields and access roads
reversal,
^Ail-'iL-.
-.:
at military installations
Model T1 82
Trailer vibrating roller
machine
tandem, two
Ideal for large-scale projects, this
can
be
towed
singly,
in
formation— a
abreast or chevron
suitably
equipped four-wheel drive 65 hp tractor
being suitable under most site conditions.
Features a totally enclosed vibrator belt
drive and self-adjusting clutch. A sheepsfoot conversion
is
available for clay soils
Model T208
Trailer vibrating roller
The most powerful model in the Vibroll
range. Up to 300 tons of impact assures
faster,
deeper compaction for a wide
range of materials in the construction of
fills,
embankments and dams.
Handles rock in lifts up to
9 m (3 ft) extra-capacity
deep. Heavy-duty frame,
fuel
tanks, high-yield steel roller and
105 bhp engine are just a few outstanding
features.
A sheepsfoot conversion is
earth
available for clay soils
Model D76
High-frequency, high-output
duplex vibrating roller
This model is one of the latest additions
to the Vibroll range
The
and
is
suitable for
any
so that the
roller tends to maintain its line giving less
operator effort, although the random
phasing of the vibration makes it easily
steerable when required. Features include
surface.
97 percent
rolls
are fixed
isolation
from vibration, two
speeds, excellent climbing
ability and an extremely reliable air-cooled
Lister engine. Extra-high kerb clearance
and adjustable operator's handle are also
important features
fast
280
travel
Section 12: Earthmoving equipment
Vibrating rollers
compaction and consolidation
for soil
The
Vibroll range of
vibrating rollers
was
first
introduced by Stothert
&
Pitt
1945.
in
The patented
such
a
way
vibrating
vibrating action of the Vibroll system causes the material particles to re-orientate themselves in
that voids are kept to a minimum. The action extends to a considerable depth and area around the
roll.
On materials such as non-cohesive soil, sand, wet mix, gravel, etc, the Vibroll has
of material particles ensuring that compaction is particularly good.
Besides the four heavy-duty models from the Vibroll range illustrated here, there
tandem and pedestrian models, each employing the same Vibroll system.
is
no equal, the re-orientation
also a
wide range
of smaller
trailer,
Specifications
Model 54RD2
Model T208
Total weight (wet unballasted): 7360 kg (7 30 tons)
Weight on front roll (wet unballasted) 2860 kg (2-82 tons)
Weight on rear roll (wet unballasted) 461 kg (4-56 tons)
Total weight (fully ballasted): 8570 kg (8 46 tons)
Weight on front roll (fully ballasted) 3970 kg (3-9 tons)
Weight on rear roll (fully ballasted): 4610 kg (4-56 tons)
Width of vibrating roll: 1 372
(54 in)
Width of steering roll: 1 295
(51 in)
Diameter of rolls: 1 21 9
(48 in)
Total operational weight: 11
700 kg (11
828 mm (72 in)
Roll width: 2082 mm (82 in)
Overall length: 5963 mm (1 9 ft 6 J in)
Roll diameter:
:
:
mm (8 ft 21 in)
Frequency: 30 Hz
Maximum impact: 306 1 75 kg (300 tons)
Engine: Lister HR56, 105hp at 1800 rev/min or Deutz F6L514,
1800 rev/min
Engine speed control: mechanical
Fuel tank capacity: 1 82 litres (40 gal)
Overall width: 2501
:
mm
mm
mm
Wheelbase: 2972 mm (9 ft 9 in)
Overall length: 4451 mm (14 ft 71
-5 tons)
1
in)
106hp
at
mm
Overall width: 1 753
(5 ft 9 in)
Overall height (with cab): 2642
(8 ft 8 in)
Clearance, travel drive side: 178
(7 in)
Clearance, vibrator drive side: 381
(1 ft 3 in)
Overhang both sides: 191
(7 J in)
mm
mm
mm
Model D76
Maximum
8m
(42
lb)
Roll width:
mm
Turning circle: 12
Frequency: 50 Hz
1 1 34 kg (2500
762 mm (2 ft 6 in)
diameter: 570 mm (22i in)
Total operational weight:
Roll
ft)
Length overall: 2971 mm (S ft 9 in)
Length without handle: 1 308 mm (4 ft 3 1 in)
Width overall: 990 mm (3 ft 3 in)
Height overall: 1295 mm (4 ft 3 in)
Frequency of vibration: 66 6 Hz
Amplitude: 0-40 mm (0061 in)
Maximum impact (each roll) 9638 kg (9-5 tons)
Engine: Lister diesel SR1 7-75 hp at 2500 rev/min air-cooled
Speeds: two, forward and reverse 2-88 and 1 -42 km/h (1 -8 and
i
impact: 55
090 kg (121 450
lb)
Travelling speeds
1 st gear: 1 -5 km/h (0-9 mph) speed constant
2nd gear: 4 km/h (2-5 mph) speed constant
3rd gear: 5 5-8 km/h (3-5-5-0 mph) (not vibrating, controlled by engine throttle)
:
,
Power unit
HA3 3-cylinder
air-cooled diesel engine giving 33 bhp at 1 800 rev/min
(governed speed) with manual control down to idling speed of 900 rev/min.
Lister
Electric starting
Fuel consumption at
load: 7-73 litres/h (1 -7 gal/h)
full
Model T1 82
Machine with smooth
Roll
88 mph)
-25 gal)
Water tank capacity (2 tanks): 61 litres (13-4 gal)
Water spray on both
litres (1
rolls
—
—
mm
Ground clearance
drive side:
Ground clearance
overhang: 141 mm (5-75 in)
non-drive side: 445 mm (17-5
overhang: 38 mm (1 -5 in)
76
(3 in)
in)
roll
mm (16 61 in)
mm (7 ft 5 in)
mm (4ft 10in)
width: 828 mm (6
Oin)
diameter: 380 mm (4
6 in)
Overall length: 5048
Overall width: 2261
Overall height: 1473
Roll
Fuel tank capacity: 5-5
ft
ft
1
ft
1
Weight: 5051 kg (4 95 tons)
Vibrator frequency: 34 3 Hz
Maximum impact: 98 474 kg (96 9 tons)
Machine with sheepsfoot
1475
roll
mm
(4 ft 10 in)
Weight: 5607 kg (5 5 tons)
Engine: Lister HA4 4-cylinder diesel,
Roll diameter:
air-cooled,
(continuous rating BS 649:1 958)
Fuel tank capacity: 90 litres (20 gal) (sufficient for
Starting by means of Simms spring starter
STOTHERT &
1
44 hp
at
1800 rev/min
2 hours' operation)
PITT LIMITED
Construction Equipment Division
PO Box
25, Bath, Somerset,
Telephone: Bath 63401
BA2 3DJ, England
Cables:
Stothert Bath
Telex:
44177
281
Section 13
Vehicles
283
Section 13: Vehicles
The AEC
on
This recovery vehicle has an AEC Militant
1 0-ton chassis and is fitted with a Renolds
Boughton hydraulically operated crane
with a manual jib extension mounted on
a ballbearing slewing ring giving an angle
of slew of 180.
Hydraulic luffing is
carried out by the Boughton B19H winch
which is fitted with an automatic brake.
Hydraulic power is generated by a pump
driven from a single-speed power take off
which is supplied with the chassis.
The crane's main frame and structure is
fabricated from standard road steel sections
electrically welded.
A load indicator is
fitted to the main jib and suitably marked
showing safe loads. The crane can lift
a
maximum weight
284
of
10 tons
a
6x6
Militant
chassis
III
10-ton cargo truck
Section 13: Vehicles
Militant
10-ton
6x6
III
cargo truck
body sides as well as the tail board
may be dropped or removed. The vehicle has an
average road speed of 53 km/h (33 mph) and a range
of action at maximum speed of 480 km (300 miles).
Its robust construction, good road speed and crosscountry capability combined with reliability in service
and ease of maintenance render the Militant III an
fork
been built to comply with the Fighting
Vehicle Research and Development Establishment's
10-ton general-service cargo
a
for
specification
The design includes current commercial
vehicle.
vehicle components adapted as necessary to meet
The
Militant has
military requirements.
The body has a flat floor
carrying of
all
and
forms of cargo. To
is
intended for the
loading by
lift
truck, the
outstanding vehicle for military purposes.
facilitate
Dimensions
mm (1 6 ft)
B Overall length: 8798 mm (28
C Body length: 6153 mm (20
A
Wheelbase: 4877
ft
ft
D Body
2^
in)
3702
to centre line of bogie:
(12 ft 1}
10| in)
mm
in)
mm (8
1470 mm (4
E
Rear overhang: 2451
G
Front overhang:
ft
ft
I
in)
91
in)
Specification
Electrical system
Voltage: 24 V
Wiring: insulated return
Performance
Weight: unladen 11 850 kg (26 104 1b); gross 22 000 kg (48 504 1b)
Average max speed: on road 53 km/h (33 mph) cross-country 24 km/h
Range at average max road speed: 480 km (300 miles)
Gross power-to-weight ratio: 10 bhp/ton
Max tractive effcrt, low gear: 544 kg/ton (1 200 lb/ton)
Max climbing ability: 1 in 3
Max gradient for stop/start: 1 in 3
;
(1
5 mph)
Type
mm
(5 in) dia,
and
25
A
suppression:
to
FVRDE Spec 2051
m
(75
ft)
Wheels
Rims:
WD
Tyres:
1400 x 20
divided disc
in cross-country, or
1500 or 600 X 20
1
in
on four-piece discs
Brakes
Foot: two-line air pressure, dual circuit
Hand: air-assisted mechanical on four rear wheels
Warning devices: buzzer and gauge
Fuel system
lift
27
Steering
Type: AEC AV760 diesel
3
Displacement: 12-473 litres (761 in )
141: 1967)
(B.S.AU
rev/min
bhp
2000
201
at
Output:
204 bhp at 2000 rev/min (DIN 70020)
Torque: 79-3 kgf m (571 Ibf ft) at 1500 rev/min (B.S.AU 141: 1967)
Governed speed: 2000 rev/min
Ignition type: compression
Type of
1
Type: worm and nut, hydraulic assistance
Turning circle: right-hand 22-9 m (75 ft); left-hand 27-9
Engine
Type:
of alternator:
Capacity of batteries: 100 Ah
Water-proofing, tropicalisation
Appendix D1, Sched B
pump
fuel: diesel
Suspension
Air cleaner: oil bath
Fuel capacity: 21 8 litres (48 gal)
Type: front semi-elliptic springs; rear semi-elliptic springs inverted
Shock absorbers: front only
Transmission
Military characteristics
Roles: transportation of cargo including NATO palletised loads
3
Cargo capacity of load deck: 21 2 m 3 (277 yd )
Clutch: single dry plate
Gearbox: 6-speed constant mesh
Transfer box: 2-speed
Towing
Transfer box ratios: 1 :1 and 1 -634:1
Axle type: fully floating
Overall ratios: top 7-9:1, bottom 91-5:1
Number of differentials: three
ability: front
hook, rear hook
Variants of basic chassis
Fueller/tanker,
command
vehicle, tractor, recovery vehicle, tipper
AEC LIMITED
Military Safes Division
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London
Telephone: 01-499 6050
Cables: Leymotors
W1
,
London W1 Telex
England
Telex:
22498
285
^•jciion 13: Vehicles
WlUunr
M
The workshop body
.Ml
insulated.
IS
°..
•j:
o
!
is
is
fully
a
enclosed and
door,
rear
four
windows, roof lamps (230 V 60 W),
flexible bench lights and electric extractor
fans. The exterior is proofed for use in the
tropics. There are two hardwood benches,
racks, a tool cabinet, a cable drum and
'
fire
extinguisher,
also
selection
a
of
machine tools which include a 2\ in lathe,
in bench drill, two 6-in grinders and
a
polishers, a machine for spark plug cleansing and testing, valve refacing equipment,
a battery charger and a tyre inflater. Power
«*
3760.»|UI«I
There
i;
®
©
©
Lathe
115mm
®
(4iin)
Oxy-acetylene rack
grinding and polishing
© Bench
machine
Benches with cupboards and
drawers
machine
© Bench
© Battery-charging plant
©Valve
drilling
Spark plug cleaner and tester
re-facing
machine
supply
:ge
cupboard
a stretcher case or
case patients
s
unit
8
and water tank
inside the truck and facilities for
heating and ventilating.
First-aid equipment is also supplied with this vehicle
for 5 sitting
patients
A
k
*
jjft
E
£
1
s
D
i
If
s
1-
.
i
a
j
c
\
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-
-
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5HO»-l24: •*
3760MH.4e.rJ
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Vardrobe
-awers
286
® Folding table
© Armchair
© Folding chairs
©D esk wit
®S wivel c
is
windows
sitting
p seats
UAJMlStol
a suitable generator-trailer
fully
version
-
from
enclosed body of the ambulance
divided into two compartments.
The forward one is suitable for sitting
cases and for carrying equipment; the rear
compartment can either be arranged for
four stretcher cases or eight seats. Two
large double-doors extending the whole
width of the body are fitted at the rear for
ease of access.
There are four sliding
The
© Sink
is
ri
dra* vers
SOMl2.lt)
I
s
The basic construction of
similar to the workshop
this
caravan
truck,
but
is
an
additional window is fitted at the front of
the body and a partition with sliding door
is
constructed
approximately
282 cm
(9 ft 3 in) from the rear. The front compartment is equipped as a bed and dressing
room; the rear compartment is for use as an
office. There are four other 4.1/5 ton trucks
in
this
range designed for
available
specific requirements: a message centre
lair
330x9 15mrr
edside table
(72 x )6in) fed
and exchange
truck, a teleprinter truck, a
charging signals truck and
munications repair truck
a
telecom-
Section 13: Vehicles
Albion
42/5-ton general service
4x4
cargo truck
when
The vehicle
addition to providing four-wheel drive
a
to be engaged, giving a
Power-assisted steering
further reduction of 204:1.
The Albion can be fitted with a
is fitted as standard.
variety of bodies for military applications, including an
engineering workshop, a portable stores system, a
caravan and an ambulance.
is suitable for all military applications where
4.1-ton payload is required cross-country.
It
is
available in three alternative wheel bases (3089 mm,
3623 mm, 4080 mm), making
range of applications.
0-370 diesel
It
it
suitable for a
powered by
is
106bhp
developing
engine,
a
wide
Leyland
at
2200
rev/min. The main gearbox has five forward gears and
one
An
reverse.
auxiliary
box
is
fitted
which,
in
enables an extra-low
M
-
N
mm
Dimensions
A
B
C
D
Wheelbase
Rear of cab
to rear axle
Rear overhang
Rear of cab to
E
Overall length
F
Overall height
cf chassis
tail
4080
3850
1945
5790
7380
2820
-
mm
in
160;
151
required,
ratio
i
G
H
76 V
228
290 i
M
111
N
1170
1727
2273
1740
2280
865
Height to top of chassis
Track, front
Overall body width
Track, rear (centres of twin wheels)
Width of rear axle
Width across chassis main members
K
L
in
46
68
89 i
68 i
89|
34
Specification
Wheels
Engine
Type: Leyland 370 diesel
Displacement: 6075 cm 3 (371 in 3 )
Gross bhp: 106 at 2200 rev/min
Gross torque: 38-7 kgf m (280 Ibf
Governed speed: 2200 rev/min
Ignition type: compression
Rims: B6 5 \ 20 with 142 mm (5-6 in) offset
900 X 20-12 ply, singles front and twins rear
20-14 ply, single tyre equipment al round. This reduces the
Options: 1 1 00
gross vehicle weight limit to 9297 kg (20 496 b) on road and 8789 kg
(1 9 376 lb) cross-country
Tyres:
-
ft) at
1400 rev/min
I
Brakes
Fuel system
Type: mechnical lift
Type of fuel: diesel
Hand: mechanical, power-assisted
pump
Foot: air-over-hydraulic, all wheels
Warning devices: buzzer and gauge
Air cleaner: oil bath
Fuel capacity: 1 1 3 litres (25 gal)
Suspension
—
Type
Transmission
Clutch: single dry plate
356
mm
rear: semi-elliptic leaf springs
(14
in) dia
Gearbox: five forward speeds and one reverse (option of 6th forward speed)
Transfer box: two-speed
Transfer box ratios: 204:1 and 1 00:1
Axle type (front and rear): single-speed double-reduction (spiral bevel centre,
epicyclic hubs)
Axle ratio: option of 5 555:1 or 6 250:1 or 6-933:1
Differentials:
front: semi-elliptic leaf springs
two
Electrical system
Voltage: 24 V
Wiring: insulated return available
Type of generator: alternator
Capacity of batteries: two 12 V 81 Ah capacity
Water-proofing, tropicalisation and suppression available
Shock absorbers:
hydraulic, telescopic, at front axle
Performance data
Unladen weight: 4217 kg (9296 lb)
Gross weight: 12 193 kg (26 8801b) on road, 10 161 kg (22 400 1b) crosscountry
Speed, average maximum: 72 km/h (45 mph) with 6-250:1 axle ratio
Range of action at average maximum speed: 400-480 km (250-300 miles)
Gross power weight ratio (bhp per ton) 9-7
Maximum tractive effort, in low gear: 485 kg (1071 lb) per ton with 6-250:1
:
axle ratio
Maximum
Maximum
climbing ability: 1 in 2 with 6-250:1 axle ratio
gradient for stop and restart: 1 in 3 with 6-250:1 axle ratio
Military characteristics
Steering
Type: Burman re-circulatory ball type, hydraulically assisted
Turning circle: 17-1 m (56 ft) or 20-4 m (67 ft) or 22-9 m 75
ft)
depending on
wheelbase
Roles: cargo, office, workshop, engineering
(appropriate bodies available)
Cargo area: dependent on types of body
Towing ability: rear hook available
plant,
caravan and ambulance
ALBION MOTORS LIMITED
Military Sales Division
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London
Telephone: 01-499 6050
Cables: leymotors
W1
,
London W1 Telex
England
Telex:
22498
287
Section 13: Vehicles
^p
3"
•***(??*-
Tne four-stretcher ambulance on the 277 cm (109 in) wheelbase
Land Rover chassis has been specially developed by Pilcher for
military purposes and for use in civil disasters. The rear compartment of the ambulance provides accommodation for four fulllength military stretchers, or two stretchers and four sitting
patients, or eight sitting patients. In all combinations of accommodation, a fold-up seat is provided for one attendant.
288
Section 13: Vehicles
ambulance
Military
Four-stretcher body on long-wheelbase Land Rover
This vehicle
is
a great step
forward
in
the development
4 x 4 ambulance for military and civil disaster use.
The most advanced methods are used in the construction of the body, which is of the one-piece doubleskin type, fully moulded in glass-reinforced plastics.
The advanced specifications include injection insulation,
colour impregnation and fire-retardation.
The floor is also moulded of glass-reinforced plastics
of a
with integral tread pattern; it is therefore not necessary
to use any type of floor covering. The floor is further
reinforced between theskin mouldings with 1
(fin)
plywood. The interior walls are of colour-impregnated
plastics and can be easily cleaned; the seats are also
of an easy-clean material. The roof is of the same construction as the remainder of the body, that is double-
9mm
/letres
2-768
1-308
4-800
2-413
1-790
Wheelbase
Track
AA
BB
CC
DD
A
Overall
Overall
Overall
Overall
length
height
width
width over hinges
1
Interior length
2
892
336
B
Interior height
1-524
C
D
width
Top of front cushion to floor
Front to rear of front cushion
1-701
Interior
E
0368
0-406
skin glass-reinforced plastics with injection insulation,
giving a very high degree of thermal insulation and good
shock-absorbing properties.
An additional tropical
roof can also be supplied.
One of the advantages of this ambulance is that the
bodywork
colour-impregnated and never
repainting,
kits being available in a
matching colour. The interior is also colour-impregPilchers
requires
is
repair
nated.
The Pilcher four-stretcher ambulance has the
same readability and cross-country capability as the
original 277 cm (109 in) wheelbase Land Rover, which
Catalogue, complete
with technical specification. Brief specifications of the
Pilcher ambulance body are given below.
fully
is
described elsewhere
Inches
(109)
F
Front squab height
(51 i)
G
(189)
95)
(
(70J)
(744)
(92)
H
Width of front cushions
Width between front seats
Width between wheel boxes
Width of stretcher rack
Width of seat
(60)
(67)
(144)
(16)
1
J
K
L
Height
Height
Height
Height
Height
M
N
O
P
in this
of nurses seat
between top rack and roof
between top and bottom rack
of bottom rack
of wheel boxes
Metres
0-431
0-457
Inches
(17)
(18)
0025
(D
0-977
0-660
0-457
0-457
(381)
(26)
0622
0622
(24 4)
(24 4)
(16)
0-406
228
(18)
(18)
(9)
Specification
Power unit
The following power
Windscreen
Basic Rover fixed screen
units are available:
4-cylinder 21 litre petrol engine
6-cylinder 2-6 litre petrol engine
4-cylinder 21 litre diesel engine
Driver's bulkhead
Full-length with central opening complete with roll-up blinds.
Bodywork
Constructed of a one-piece, double-skin,
fully
moulded glass-reinforced
plastics
Insulation
Complete body insulated with injection Fibreglass insulation
Rear doors
full -width rear doors made to open and secure flat to body side. Two-way
locking bar with interior handle secures left-hand door. Right-hand door
secured by double-locking handle. Interior head pad above door opening
Double
Two open
lockers
Driver's compartment
Rover windscreen, cab doors, sidescreens and cab seats
Finish
Interior: white or ivory colour-impregnated plastics laminate
Exterior: colour-impregnated in colour selected, with some lettering
Standard fittings
Illuminated ambulance sign, siren or alarm bell, twin wipers and wing mirrors
Interior
Two Pilchers folding stretcher racks with fold-up seats.
Accommodation: four
Lighting
Two windows
with opening section
darkened safety
lighting system
glass.
One
fixed
in
each side of body. Plain, frosted, or
in each rear door. 12 V interior
window
Folding rear step with locking bar
Ventilation
adjustable
air
Optional extras
intakes and one large-capacity extractor.
Two
12 V rubber-
Weight
1930 kg (4256
bladed fans
PILCHERS (MERTON) LIMITED
Victoria Road, Burgess
Telephone: Burgess
Hill
mm
Blood bottle holder, vacuum
flask, forced ventilation system, 178
(7 in)
dia rear floodlamps, tropical roof, fluorescent interior lamps, telescopic or
Mk 2 stretchers, ventilated floor compartment, first-aid kit, flashing roof
beacon, reversing lamp, universal spotlight on screen pillar, heater, resuscitation equipment, provision for two-way radio, air conditioning, fire extinguisher
Rear steps
Two
stretchers, or two stretchers and four seats or sitting
cases, or eight seats for sitting cases, plus attendant's seat
Hill,
5707
pilchers
Sussex, England
Cables:
Ambulap Burgess
1b)
Hill
Telex:
87323
289
Section 13: Vehicles
AEC
Militant 10-ton recovery crane
Additional equipment
Salvage winch (mechanical or
1
hydraulic)
Scammell Constructor 12-ton recovery crane
—
Snatch blocks
single sheave with
swivel oval eye, working load 10 tons
12 Shackles, 5-ton capacity
8 Ground anchors
1
'A' type distance frame
2
—
one
and crane, one
illuminate work
Floodlight equipment
illuminating deck
swivelling to
Spade, shovel, axe, crowbar,
sledgehammer
Wire bonds 5 48m
1
9mm
(18ft) long,
(Jin) dia wire eyes
each end
Double lashing chains
comprising 2 legs 1 8m (6ft)
ring and 2 hooks, leg
1
capacity 5 tons each
(b) 2 off comprising 2 legs 1 8m (6ft)
long, 1 ring and 2 hooks, leg
capacity 2 A tons each
(c) 1 off comprising 4 legs 1 -8m (6ft)
long, 1 ring and 4 hooks, leg
capacity 2 A tons each
2 Hydraulic bottle jacks, 8-ton capacity
1
Rear spade designed to support jib
under suspended-tow conditions,
providing greater safety under vertical
(a)
1
off
long,
lifts
2 Timber packing,
152cm
20cm
hardwood
10cm
8in
(5ft
x
4in)
2 Timber jack blocks,
30cm
(1ft)
hardwood
cube
4 Timber supports for jack leg feet,
hardwood
30cm
1
1
1
290
30cm
10cm
(1ft
>
Heavy duty towpole
5-ton breakdown ambulance
Flashing beacon on cab roof
1ft
x4in)
Section 13: Vehicles
Heavy recovery vehicles
10-ton and 12-ton capacity
is all electrically welded with 20-3cm (8in)
pressed steel channel crossmembers mounted on rolled
steel channel mainbearers adequately gussetted at all
intersections. Floor in 6-35mm ( ]in) mild steel Chequer
plate pressed to form capping to extremities of cross
members, stitch-welded to underframe. Outrigger jack
support beams fabricated in box sections mounted
below chassis members, the forward beam braced up
to body and incorporating sliding inner portion extending 45-7cm (1ft 6in) each side. Access steps fitted at
Underframe strengthened to receive crane
rear.
slewing ring.
The toolbox is in 1 0swg steel sheet extending for the
full width of body 61cm high
121cm wide (2ft 4ft)
fitted with hinged access flaps at the rear of the cab.
Crane hoisting, slewing and luffing are hydraulically
operated; jib extension is by hand. The Boughton V1 9H
hoisting winch is worm-driven with automatic brake
incorporating sheave headpiece and sheave crane block
The body
with swivel hook giving approximately 2-43m (8ft)
per min hook speed, with rope falls of 15-8mm („in)
dia 6/37specially improved plough wire rope. The VI 9H
unit
is
also used for luffing.
Recovery crane mounted on ball bearing slewing
from common power source
via appropriate valve, having 180deg slewing, speed
approximately 2-2irev/min with full load.
ring hydraulically operated
Jib extension manually operated by winch mounted
below main jib fitted with 6.35mm (jin) dia 6/19
specially improved plough wire rope, giving 121cm
Locking pin provided to sustain
(4ft) extension.
406cm
jib at
(16in) intervals.
Hydraulic power generated by a suitable pump
driven from a single-speed power take-off which should
be supplied with the chassis.
Load
showing
main
indicator fitted to
safe loads.
suitably
jib
marked
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
A
Model
B
C
D
E
F
Width
•AEC
0870
cm
483
190
244
96
732
288
122
48
165
65
331
in
130
244
96
i"Scammell
Constructor
cm
510
200
335
132
670
264
122
48
170
in
67
360
142
290
114
cm
371
in
146
244
96
544
214
122
48
157
62
325
128
244
96
Foden
"17 tons
fully
laden
f21 tons
fully
laden
SAFE WORKING LOADS FOR AEC MILITANT
Jib positioned
at the rear
Load luffed at 20
Jacked
Min length
kg
lb
1st extension kg
lb
2nd extension kg
lb
Full
extension kg
lb
Free
Load luffed at 45
Jacked
Load luffed at 20
Jib positioned
at 90
Free
Min length
10 160
22 400
8618
19 000
6100
13 440
6100
13 440
6100
13 440
6100
13 440
1st extension kg
4064
8960
4064
8960
4064
8960
4064
8960
2nd extension kg
3048
6720
3048
6720
3048
6720
3048
6720
Full
kg
|
lb
lb
lb
extension kg
lb
i
Load luffed at 45
Jacked
Free
Jacked
Free
6852
15 150
3311
7300
8365
18 480
3556
7840
5080
11 200
3070
6770
6100
13 440
7300
4064
8960
2789
6150
4064
8960
3048
6720
3048
6720
2181
3048
6720
2540
5600
4810
3311
SAFE WORKING LOAD FOR SCAMMELL CONSTRUCTOR
Load luffed at 20
Jib positioned
at the rear
Jacked
Min length
kg
lb
1st extension kg
lb
2nd extension kg
lb
Full
extension kg
lb
Free
Load luffed at 45
Jacked
Jib positioned
at 90
Free
12 240
26 988
8708
19 200
12 240
26 988
10 523
23 200
Min length
7348
16 200
7348
16 200
7348
16 200
7348
16 200
1st extension kg
4828
10 640
4828
10 640
4828
10 640
4828
10 640
2nd extension kg
3556
7840
3556
7840
3556
7840
3556
7840
Full
kg
lb
lb
lb
extension kg
lb
Load luffed at 20
Load luffed at 45
Jacked
Free
Jacked
Free
6532
14 400
1814
4000
11 612
25 600
3084
6800
5987
13 200
1451
3200
9434
20 800
2902
6400
'717
10 400
3200
7983
17 600
2540
5600
1088
2400
7983
17 600
2177
4800
3991
8800
1451
REYNOLDS BOUGHTON LIMITED
Vehicle Division
Bell Lane,
Telephone:
Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England
Little
Chalfont 2666
Cables: Boughtons
Amersham
Telex:
83132
291
Section 13: Vehicles
This Dodge heavy-duty vehicle is available
with a wide choice of cargo bodies, tipper
variants
being
illustrated.
Different
wheelbase lengths add additional versatility to this popular model
.J***.
Illustrated at the right is the basic standard
chassis form; clearly shown is the bolted
chassis structure, a construction which
enables easier realignment of chassis
should any distortion
under excess load conditions
members
292
occur
Section 13: Vehicles
Dodge
14-ton heavy-duty truck
The Dodge 14-ton heavy-duty truck
is
a
wheeled,
long-distance vehicle with rigid chassis,
powered to maintain high convoy speeds. Experience
in many areas has shown it to be fully dependable even
under the most adverse conditions of operation.
The five-speed gearbox with full synchromesh on
the top four gears, careful layout of all controls,
spacious cab and other features reduce driver fatigue
robust
to a
minimum. The twin wheels on the two
make
sure-footed
for
surfaces.
The basic
truck
wheelbases.
This,
progress
even
on
rear axles
slippery
available in a wide range of
combined with the bolted con-
is
struction of the chassis, facilitates conversion from the
basic load-carrying model to heavy-duty tipper or
specialised vehicle transporter.
Specification
Engine type: Perkins
Gross bhp: 185
at
diesel
Suspension
V8-510
2800rev/min
Front: semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear: semi-elliptic leaf spring with equalising
Nett torque: 51 kg m (378lb ft) at 1 600rev/min
Lubrication: wet sump with full-flow oil filter
Fuel tank capacity: 227 litres (50gal)
Electrical
equipment: 24V
beams
negative earth return with
720W
alternator
Transmission
mm
Clutch: single dry plate 381
(1 5in) dia
Gearbox: five forward, one reverse, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th synchromesh engagement
Propeller shafts: needle roller bearing
Drive axle: two-speed Eaton 38DT fully floating, spiral bevel. Third differential
with air-operated lock. Ratio 7-17/9 77:1
Weights
—
Unladen chassis/cab with fuel, oil, water and spare wheel: 6360kg (14 0201b)
Gross vehicle weight: 22 352kg (49 2801b)
Dimensions
Overall length: 9220m (363in)
Overall width: 2-394m (94}in)
Overall height: 2438m (96m)
Wheelbase: 5080m (200in)
Track, front: 2032m (80in)
Brakes
Foot:
Hand:
full air
full air
dual circuit. Lining area 8200cm 2 (1 272in 2 )
with positive mechanical lock on front and front driving axles
rear:
809m
1
(71 Jin)
Ground clearance (laden):
Tyres: 1000x20-16
234mm
(9-6in)
ply rating
Performance
Max. speed: 74km/h (46mph)
Range (road use): 644km (400 miles)
Tractive effort
1st gear: 6350kg (14 0001b)
Max. gradient climbable based on rolling resistance of 134kg/1 000kg (30lb/
—
Steering
Type: recirculating ball, variable ratio
Turning circle: 1828m (60ft)
22401b):
27%
ROOTES MOTORS LIMITED
Export Sales Division
26-40 Kensington High
Telephone: 01 -937 8077
Street,
London W8, England
Cables: Rootesmoti
London
W8
Telex:
23535
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•
Illustrated
the
here
Commer
chassis
truck
in typical
10-ton
is
rough ground.
vehicle stationary
shown
Also
military setting,
heavy-duty
illustrated
in a firing
a field unit, having delivered
and engineering stores
?94
rigid-
travelling
is
over
the
range and at
ammunition
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Section 13: Vehicles
Commer
10-ton heavy-duty truck
proven record as a heavy-duty load-carrying
vehicle, this Commer 10-ton wheeled rigid-chassis
truck is ideal for transporting heavy loads such as
bridging equipment, field defence stores, mines and
ammunition.
With
its
Its strong carbon-manganese steel chassis combines
with its superb suspension to smooth the ride over the
rougher terrain.
On the open road, it has the power to match convoy
speeds under full load and in all weather. The diesel
engine of proven design, acting on two twin-tyred
rear axles fitted with equalising
excellent performance
beams, give the vehicle
in difficult terrain.
The careful layout of the cab, combined with powerassistance on the steering, ensures that driver fatigue is
kept to the minimum even on long runs at full load
over difficult terrain. Equipment is designed to give
long life under typical service conditions.
The body type illustrated here is only one of several
available. The wheelbase quoted in the specification
below is the most popular, but trucks with longer or
shorter wheelbases, to suit different types of bodies
and
tasks, are also available.
Specification
Engine type: Rootes 3D 215
Suspension
Gross bhp: 125
Front: semi-elliptic leaf spring with lever-type hydraulic
Rear: semi-elliptic leaf spring with equalising beams
at
2400rev/min
Nett torque: 4395kg m (3181b ft) at 1300rev/min
Lubrication: wet sump with full-flow oil filter
Fuel tank capacity: 1 90 litres (42gal)
Electrical
equipment: 12V
negative earth return with
shock absorbers
420W
alternator
Transmission
Weights
Clutch: single dry plate 355mm (14in) dia
Gearbox: five forward, one reverse. 2nd. 3rd, 4th, 5th synchromesh engagement
Propeller shafts: needle roller bearing
Drive axle: single-speed Eaton 30DT fully floating spiral bevel. Third differential
with air-operated lock. Ratio 7-17:1
Unladen chassis/cab with fuel. oil. water and spare wheel: 4284kg
Gross vehicle weight: 1 8 285kg (40 300lb)
Hand: air-assisted to
Lining area
6800cm (1054in ! )
!
rear bogie
Tyres: 9 00 X 20-14 ply
(1
1
650lb)
Dimensions
Overall length: 8 915m (351 in)
Overall width: 2263m (89!in)
Overall height: 2 534m (99 4 m)
Wheelbase: 4 863m (191 Jin)
Track, front: 1 -806m (71 Jin)
rear: 1 702m (67in)
Ground clearance (laden): 226mm (8 9in)
Brakes
Foot: air/hydraulic divided line.
—
rating
Performance
Max. speed: 61km/h (38mph)
Range (road use): 676km (420 miles)
Tractive effort: 1st gear: 3982kg (87801b)
Max. gradient climable based on rolling resistance
22401b): 20-8%
Steering
Type: cam and peg, power-assisted
Turning circle: 21 -3m (70ft)
of
13-4kg/1000kg (30lb'
ROOTES MOTORS LIMITED
Export Sales Division
26-40 Kensington High
Telephone: 01-937 8077
Street,
London W8, England
Cables: Rootesmoti
London
W8
Telex:
23535
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295
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13:
Vehicles
The Commer 2-ton heavy-duty pick-up
isthe ideal general-purpose personnel carrier; illustrated with soft-ground tyres, it
provides convenient transport to and from
the firing range and yet is tough and
dependable enough
arduous conditions.
carrier, a further
vehicle
tyres
796
is
add
for
As
use
a
in
more
bulk-liquid
use for this most adaptable
again soft-ground
illustrated;
to its versatile characteristics
mam
Section 13: Vehicles
Commer
2-ton heavy-duty pick-up
Its extremely versatile rigid chassis makes this Commer
2-ton heavy-duty pick-up truck a great asset in any
modern army.
Apart from its obvious uses as a load carrier, it can be
adapted to fulfil a variety of requirements, including
those of personnel and bulk-liquid transportation.
It
is
powered by a diesel engine of proven
economy, with synchromesh transmission on top three
gears and has a full tank capacity range that more than
normal
supply
Fitted with softthe most arduous conditions.
Free access to all parts of the engine and chassis
render maintenance in the field easy, while robust
construction and careful design reduce the need for
covers
ground
tyres,
it
excels
distances.
in
maintenance to a minimum.
The high road speed combined with good crosscountry performance render this vehicle suitable for
general duties with most types of fighting unit.
Specification
Type: Diesel
Suspension
Engine: Perkins 4-236
Gross bhp: 80 at 2800rev/min
Nelt torque: 25 9kg m (1 871b ft) at 1 500rev/min
Lubrication: wet sump with full-flow oil filter
Fuel tank capacity: 136 litres (30gal)
Front: semi-elliptic leaf spring with lever-type hydraulic
shock absorbers
Rear: semi-elliptic leaf spring with lever-type hydraulic shock absorbers
Electrical
equipment: 12V
negative earth return with
420W
alternator
Weights
Transmission
Clutch: single dry plate 279mm (1 1 in) dia
Gearbox: four forward, one reverse, 2nd, 3rd, 4th synchromesh
Propeller shafts: needle roller bearing
Drive axle: fully floating, spiral bevel, ratio 5-43:1
—
chassis and cab with fuel, oil, water and spare wheel: 2735kg
(60301b)
Gross vehicle weight: 5440kg (12 0001b)
Unladen
engagement
Dimensions
Overall length:
Overall width:
Overall height:
Brakes
Foot: air/hydraulic divided line. Lining area
Hand: mechanical to rear wheels
2580cm (400in
:
:
)
5537m
(21 8in)
2-200m (86|in)
2464m (97in)
m (115in)
Wheelbase: 2-921
Track, front:
1
rear:
1
-829m (72in)
-905m (75m)
Ground clearance (laden):
Tyres: 10 50
•
16-12
209mm
(8 iin)
Sand
ply, rating
Performance
Max. speed: 84km/h (52mph)
Range (road use): 724km (450 miles)
Tractive effort
1st gear: 1767kg (38951b)
Max. gradient climbable based on rolling resistance
—
Steering
Type: cam and peg
Turning circle: 13-41m (44ft)
22401b):
of
134kg/1 000kg (30lb)
31%
ROOTES MOTORS LIMITED
Export Sales Division
26-40 Kensington High
Telephone: 01-937 8077
Street,
London W8, England
Cables: Rootesmoti
London
W8
Telex:
23535
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297
Sp^t»on13: Vehicles
The long-wheelbase Land Rover (227cm, 109in) shown above can be adapted to many uses, some of which are shown below:
1 with Scottorn powered-axle trailer, 2 with 1 05mm Pack howitzer, 3 with Moy aircraft loader, 4 as four-stretcher ambulance, 5 with
120mm Wombat, 6 as fire tender, 7 fitted for radio (FFR), 8 as FFR command vehicle, and 9 with Wombat in action
298
Section 13: Vehicles
Land Rover
model
military f-ton
This world-famous 277-cm (109-in) wheelbase vehicle
is the standard vehicle in its load class in all British
Services and many other armed forces throughout the
world. The specification includes FV design towing
hook, twin fuel tanks, vehicle lashing eyes at front and
rear, freight lashing cleats in body, rear bumpers and
front bumpers modified to permit pushing of one
vehicle by another, oil cooler and eight-bladed fan,
FV pattern lights, chassis frame with extended spring
shackles to permit fitment of larger tyres when required,
etc. The vehicle is available in both '1 2-voit cargo' and
'24-volt fitted for radio' (FFR) specifications. The FFR
version incorporates a 90A rectified ac electrical system
with provision for charging wireless batteries, full
suppression of electrical equipment, wireless table,
battery carrier, two 100Ah batteries, co-axial leads,
HF aerial brackets, operators seats, etc.
Metres
2-768
1-308
Wheelbase
Track
Overall length
Overall width (over hinges)
Overall height of cab
Overall height with hood
Front cushion to accelerator pedal
Front squab to steering wheel
Headroom front seat (uncompressed)
Front to rear of front cushion
Width of front cushion
A
B
C
D
E
4-441
1-676
1-86
1-905
0-438
Metres
Inches
109
F
51 -5
175
66
G
H
J
75
K
17-25
14 5
L
0369
0-991
39
0-406
0-457
16
N
18
O
0025
Top
0-368
of front cushion to floor
Front squab height
Height of body sides
I
73-25
0-381
Width of front centre cushion
Width between front seats
Width of body interior
Length of body interior
Interior body width between wheel
boxes
Width of wheel boxes
Height of wheel boxes
M
Inches
15
1
0431
14-50
17
0-483
1-444
1-85
19
56 87
72-75
921
36-25
13-75
0-349
0-229
9
Specification
Transfer box ratios:
1-148:1
High
General
-43 X 1 -83m (56J
72in)
clearance (laden): 0-24m (9in)
Loading area:
Ground
1
Low
14-3m (47ft)
Unladen weight: 1630kg (37101b)
Gross vehicle weight (approx): 2680kg (59051b)
Turning
Axle
circle:
litre,
2-4:1
—
front
and
rear: 4-7:1
Equipment
Tyre size: three alternatives: 7-50 > 16in or 8 20
15in sand tyres
Wheel rim size: 5-50 16in well base
Electrical system: 12V dc (24V ac 90A optional)
Engine
Type: 2-25
ratio
four -cylinder petrol
:
15in sand tyres or 9-00
Transmission
Performance
Main gee rbox ratios:
Top
direct
Approach angle (laden): 47 deg
Departure angle (laden) 29 deg
Payload, including crew (road and cross-country): 765kg (15cwt)
Maximum speed, four-cyiinder petrol: 96km/h (60mph)
Gross power/weight ratio (laden): 30-8bhp/ton
Maximum tractive effort (laden): 1600kg (35001b)
Third
1-512:1
2nd
2-22:1
1st
3-6:1
Rev
30:1
X
:
THE ROVER COMPANY LIMITED
Meteor Works, Lode Lane,
Telephone: 021 -743 4242
Solihull,
Warwickshire, England
Cables: Rover Solihull
Telex: 331 56
299
c ^rtion13: Vshicles
The standard wheelbase Land Rover (223 cm, 88 inch) shown above can be put to a wide range of uses and is in service with
many military and police forces throughout the world, some of which are illustrated below: 1 as two-stretcher ambulance, 2 fitted
for radio (FFR), deep-wading, 3 as used in the Australian Army, 4 as a cargo carrier, 5 as a recovery vehicle, 6 on air-drop platform (with J-ton model), 7 as command post, 8 as used by the Royal Air Force, and 9 at the headquarters of Northag.
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Section 13: Vehicles
Land Rover
military
Hon
model
In operation with armed and police forces throughout
the world, the adaptability and immense strength of the
223-cm (88-in) wheelbase Land Rover have proved it
one of the finest general-purpose military vehicles
ever produced. The specification includes FV design
towing hook, twin fuel tanks, vehicle lashing eyes at
front and rear, freight lashing cleats in body, rear
bumpers and front bumpers modified to permit pushing
of one vehicle by another, oil cooler and eight-bladed
The vehicle is available in
fan, FV pattern lights, etc.
both '12-volt cargo' and '24-volt fitted for radio' (FFR)
The FFR version incorporates a 90A
specifications.
rectified ac electrical system with provision for charging
wireless batteries, full suppression of electrical equipment, wireless table, battery carrier, two 100Ah
batteries, co-axial aerial leads, HF aerial brackets,
operators seats, etc.
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1
K
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Tr
A
B
c
D
E
Metres
Inches
Wheelbase
2-23
88
Track
1-31
Overall length
Overall width (over hinges)
Overall height of windscreen
Overall height with hood
Front cushion to accelerator pedal
Front squab to steering wheel
Headroom front seat (uncompressed)
Front to rear of front cushion
Width of front cushion
3 62
1
68
1
714
97
0-489
1
50
142-56
66
67 5
77 50
19 25
0368
0965
400
0457
Metres
Width of front centre cushion
Width between front seats
Top of front cushion to floor
Front squab height
Height of body sides
Width of body interior
Length of body interior
Interior body width between wheel
boxes
Width of wheel boxes
Height of wheel boxes
F
51
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
14 5
38
N
15 75
18
0381
0025
0-362
Inches
15
1
0451
14-25
17 75
0508
20
448
1-206
57
47-50
0-917
0-349
36 125
13 75
0216
8-50
1
Specification
General
Loading area:
-43
1
x
1
22m
Ground clearance (laden): 0-203m
Turning
circle:
1 1
58m
Transfer box ratios:
1-148:1
High
(56J x 48in)
Low
(8in)
Axle ratio
(38ft)
Unladen weight: 1530kg (33751b)
Gross vehicle weight (approx): 2020kg (44531b)
Engine
size:
Wheel rim
litre,
front
and
rear: 4-7:1
Equipment
Tyre
Type: 2-25
2-4:1
—
16m; 6 50
6 00
size:
500
Electrical system:
four-cylinder petrol
12V
16in; 7 50
16m; 8 20
16in well base
dc (24V ac 90A optional)
1
5in (sand)
Transmission
Performance
Main ge£ rbox ratios:
direct
Top
Approach angle (laden): 41 deg
Departure angle (laden) 34 deg
Payload including crew (road and cross-country): 508kg (10cwt)
Maximum speed: 105km/h (65mph)
Gross power/ weight ratio (laden): 40bhp/ton
Maximum tractive effort (laden): 1800kg (40001b)
Third
1-512:1
2nd
1st
222:1
36:1
Rev
3-0:1
:
LAND^
THE ROVER COMPANY LIMITED
Meteor Works, Lode Lane,
Solihull,
Telephone: 021-743 4242
Cables:
Warwickshire, England
Rover Solihull
Telex:
TROVER
33156
301
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302
Section 13: Vehicles
Land Rover
lightweight air-portable model
new half-ton 223cm (88in) wheelbase Land
Rover has been designed and developed in conjunction
with the British Fighting Vehicles Research and
Development Establishment (FVRDE) to meet the
special air-portability requirements of the British Army,
RAF and Royal Marines. Over a period it will succeed
the normal 88-in Land Rover vehicle which is at
present the standard light 4
4 in its load class in all
British Forces.
The main feature of the new halfton Land Rover is that any or all of the hood, body
sides, doors, windscreen, bumpers and spare wheel
may be removed more easily for transportation by aircraft or helicopter than from current models, resulting
in an austere but highly robust and serviceable vehicle
weighing little over a ton. In its built-up form it offers
the same degree of comfort and weather protection
as existing models. The half-ton is available in both
'12-volt cargo' and '24-volt fitted for radio' (FFR)
This
specifications.
AA
Wheelbase
BB
Track
CC
DD
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height of windscreen
Overall height with hood
Front cushion to accelerator pedal
Front squab to steering wheel
Headroom, front seat (uncompressed)
Front to rear of front cushion
Width of front cushion
EE
FF
A
B
C
D
E
Metres
2-23
88 00
F
1-31
3 65
51-50
144 00
G
Width of front centre cushion
Width between front sets
H
Top
52
6000
170
195
67 00
1
7700
36
17-50
14 25
M
105
41 50
N
0-43
17-12
18 00
0-44
45
Specification
-40m (48
•
0-45
0-50
Height of body sides
00
2000
5925
4525
50
0-91
O
020
36-00
11-60
8-12
P
Platform height (unladen)
071
2800
L
1st
3-6:1
Rev
30:1
1
1-14
0-28
Transfer box ratios:
1-148:1
High
24:1
Low:
1
1
14-00
18 00
Width of body interior
Length of body interior
Interior body width between wheel boxes
Width of wheel boxes
Height of wheel boxes
General
Loading area: 1-21
002
035
of front cushion to floor
Front squab height
I
J
K
Inches
18 00
Metres
0-45
Inches
Axle
551in)
Ground clearance: 0-21 m (8Jin)
Turning circle: 12-80m (42ft)*
Unladen weight: 1386kg (32101b)
1206 5kg (26601b) in stripped-down form
Gross vehicle weight (approx): 2018kg (44501b)
ratio
—
front
and
rear: 4-7:1
Equipment
—
Tyre size
five alternatives: 6 00
1 6in; 6-50
15in (sand tyres)
8 20
Wheel rim size: 5 00F 16in well base
Electrical system: 12V dc (24V ac optional)
X
1
6in;
7-00
X
1
6in;
7-50 X
1
6in
•
Engine
Type: 2 25
litre,
Performance
four-cylinder petrol
Approach angle: 49 deg (58 deg in stripped-down form)
Departure angle: 36 deg (38 deg in stripped-down form)
Payload (road and cross-country): 508kg (10cwt)
Maximum speed: 105km/h (65mph)
Gross power weight ratio (laden): 40bhp/ton
Maximum tractive effort (laden): 1800kg (40001b)
Transmission
Main gearbox ratios:
Top
direct
Third
1512:1
2nd
2 22:1
LAND^>
THE ROVER COMPANY LIMITED
Meteor Works, Lode Lane,
Telephone: 021-743 4242
Solihull,
Warwickshire, England
Cables: Rover Solihull
Telex:
ROVER
33156
303
Section 13: Vehicles
uper Constructor
heavy-duty tractor
The Scammell 6
6 Super Constructor
is
designed to
give exceptional performance with heavy loads over
all types of terrain. This is achieved by the well-proven
Scammell method of transmission and suspension and
Gear
by power steering and two-pedal control.
changes up or down at full engine torque are made
by moving a lever on the steering column, the gear
selected being shown on a dial.
Powered by the Rolls-Royce C6 TFL, 12-17 litre
Brakes
Prime mover
6
6
engine producing 275 bhp, the Super Constructor is
available in wheelbase length of 5-81 m (17 ft 2iin)
as three main types: tractor for drawbar trailers with
gross train weight up to 180 tons; prime mover for use
with semi-trailers for payloads up to 75 tons; chassis
for recovery workshops.
It is also available as a heavy-duty wrecker/recovery
vehicle with 1 2-ton capacity Reynolds Boughton equipment described elsewhere in this Catalogue.
Scammell Super Constructor for 50-ton
trailer
air system
Mechanical: rear bogie
Foot: two-line
tank transporter
This six-wheel drive vehicle
is the motive unit for a 50/60-ton semi-trailer. The
cab accommodates two passengers in addition to the driver. A 15-ton winch
with 137 m (450 ft) of rope is fitted for loading the semitrailer and for self-
Steering
Cam and double-roller with hydraulic power-assistance
recovery.
Suspension
Front: coil
Rear: balance
beam
Dimensions
Fuel tanks
Twin 455 litre (100
304 m (10 ft in)
m (10 ft 10 in)
Track, rear: 2-48 m (7 ft 91 in)
Wheelbase: 5-35 m (17 ft 21 in)
Height:
Width: 3-30
Unladen weight: 14 532 kg (32 480
gal) tanks fitted to frame
50-ton semi-trailer tank transporter
6-6
lb)
tractor, forms a
This semi-trailer, with the Scammell Super Constructor
transportation unit for the movement of tanks, armoured fighting vehicles and
miscellaneous stores and equipment up to 50 tons.
Power
unit
Type: Rolls-Royce C6 TFL oil ignition
No of cylinders: 6
Capacity: 12-17 litres
Gross bhp: 275
Gross torque: 1 03 691 kgf m (750 Ibf ft)
Governed speed: 2100 rev/min
Cooling: pressurised
Lubrication: forced feed wet
Dimensions
at
1
300 rev/min
Height: 2-62 m (8 ft 7 in)
Width: 3 35 m (11 ft)
Length: 1 1 77 m (38ft 71 in)
Wheelbase (to kingpin): 8 66
m (28 ft 5 in)
Track: inner
91 m (3 ft): outer 2-74 m (9 ft)
Platform height: 1-17
(3ft 9} in)
Weight: unladen 1 6 205 kg (35 728 lb) laden 77 21 9 kg
m
sump
:
Wheels
51 m (37-5 x 20
20 Michelin Metallic
Transmission
Rims: 0-95
Fluid coupling: Fluidrive
Type 550 stepped coupling
Gearbox: RV30 air-operated with 8 forward and 2 reverse speeds
Tyres: E
Propeller shafts: Hardy Spicer
Axles: Scammell double reduction spiral bevel and epicyclic fully floating
driving axles with disengageable drive to front axles. Ratio 1 0-25:1
Jacking
•
Manually operated hydraulic jacks
Suspension
Unsprung walking beam
Wheels
Rims: 406
5 08 m (16 00
20-00 in)
Tyres: Michelin Sahara X. Spare wheel and tyre supplied loose
304
in)
Towing attachments
Kingpin size 89
mm
(31
in) dia
(1
70 240
lb)
Section 13: Vehicles
Contractor
high-speed heavy-duty tractor
not just one truck but a whole range
of vehicles for high-speed long-distance road haulage.
available with different capacity rear bogies,
It
is
alternative engines and gearboxes for gross combination weights of 75 tons and more.
Contractor
performance ranges in speed from 80-96 km/h (SOSO mph); gradient ability is 1 in 4 (depending on
choice of engine, gearbox and rear bogie); payloads
The Contractor
is
60 tons or more can be carried. The specification
and performance details quoted here are typical and
intended as a guide only
they do not indicate the
of
—
full
extent of the range of performance.
The Scammell Contractor is built to order to meet
Each truck is
particular requirements and needs.
designed and equipped to suit a specific purpose.
Specification
Engine
Cummins NTC-335
rev/min. Torque
1
335 bhp
at
2100
Clutch
Lipe-Rollway twin plate 381
mm
(15
in) dia
15-2DP. Hydraulic actuation with Clayton
with solid centre plates.
'Airpak' booster
Type No
Gearbox
Fuller RTO-913
Ratios: 12-50:1
8 35:1
338:1
2-47:1
1-35:1
1-57:1
0-87:1
governor type D supplied by the main reservoir. The compressor
charges the main reservoir, which in turn charges a second reservoir through a
charging valve which connects the two reservoirs only above a preset pressure
The main reservoir supplies air to the E-1 type pedal valve which regulates air to
all the brakes on the vehicle and to a relay controlling air feed to the service line
trolled by a
six-cylinder diesel engine producing
29 kgf m (930 Ibf ft) at 1 600 rev/min
4-56:1
1-81:1
6 12:1
2-14:1
1-17:1
Electrical
equipment
A 12 V
single-pole system
starter. A battery carrier is
100:1
Reverse: 1307:1
3-87:1
Brakes (front)
Leading and trailing shoe type, operated by S-cams with cam levers operating
through slack adjusters Diaphragm type 24 actuators operate the cam levers.
Size of brake: 431
1 52 mm (1 7 x 6 in)
1 6 mm ( j in) thick
•
•
coupling. The second reservoir supplies air to the valve controlling the spring
brakes; it also supplies air for the gearbox control.
A standard two-line air system is employed. Aeroquip (or equivalent
specification) brake hoses are used.
is fitted,
with series-parallel switching for the 24
V
mounted on the frame.
Four headlamps of 146 mm (5 J in) dia are provided, protected by, but mounted
independently of, the front bumper.
Two forward facing side lamps
Contour lamps: two amber, facing forward, on cab roof at front corners
two
red, at front sides
Two combined stop-and-tail
Two lighting switches: one
tail
and marker
two flashing turn indicators at front corners.
controlling headlights, the other controlling side,
lamps,
lights only
Brakes (rear)
Design as
for front brakes.
Size of brake:
457
*
203
Wheels
Diaphragm type 30 actuators
mm (18x8
in)
1
9
mm
Brakes, air pressure system
The engine-driven compressor is regulated by
SCAMMELL LORRIES
( I
in)
thick
a built-in
unloader valve, con-
10.00W
24
Tyres
1400-24
in
x,
in
with 8-75
in
offset
20-ply rating, ten per vehicle
LIMITED
Military Sales Division
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1, England
Telephone: 01-499 6050
Cables: Leymotors London W1 Telex
Telex: 22498
305
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Vehicles
The Bedford MK general-service vehicle
has a low overall height, which gives
excellent air-portability characteristics and
renders
is
•;
it
easy concealment.
types of terrain
ideal for
home on
at
all
It
*>^;V*
New
wide
good
belly clearance
fording or
track,
high ground clearance,
and an unprepared
wading
ability
up
to
760
mm
provide even greater versatility and
efficiency than with the widely known
R-type Bedford
(30
~-
.---•_-
306
a-:* --'^ ~-^- :_
«
=
in)
now
Four-wheel drive
is
MK
both
chassis
transfer
box
in
ratios,
and
available on the
and low'
changes can
'high'
ratio
be made without stopping the vehicle.
Handling and performance are even better
than with the Bedford R 4
4
Section 13: Vehicles
Bedford
MK
general service truck
Latest in a range of very successful cross-country
> 4 vehicles from Bedford, which have been in continuous production for over 30 years, the new M-type
Bedford 4
4 truck offers many new features and
4
improvements:
completely new 'cab-ahead-of-engine'
(1) The
layout gives very much improved crew accommodation,
unobstructed cross-cab access and reduced step height;
(2) the redesigned transfer box provides four-wheel
drive in both 'high' and 'low' ratios, with two-wheel
higher gross ratings mean
increased
(4) the exceptionally wide
track gives improved stability on rough terrain; (5) there
is a completely new braking system with dual air and
dual hydraulic operation, or with three-line air for
trailer brake operation; (6) vehicle height and weight
drive
only;
high'
in
(3)
load capacity;
are
low
for air-portability.
Specification variations can be provided for special
Power units can be for petrol, diesel, or
applications.
multi-fuel operation.
Dimensions
A—
B
—
343
343
mm
mm
(13-5
(13 5
in)
F— 1422 mm
in)
G— 1235 mm (48 62 in)
H— 1333mm(52 50in)
T—41
E— 3251 mm (1280 in)
U— 38
J
(257-1 2
in)
mm
Unprepared wading (shallow fording) 762
(30
in)
— 6530 mm
C— 1079 mm (42-5
D— 3962 mm (1560 in)
in)
(560
in)
Weights
Si ngle rear
kg
Gross vehicle weight
Gross
train
9450
20 832
14 734
2464
rear axle
total
weight
Kerb weight: front axle
Dua
wl leels
ton
lb
I
rear
kg
9-30
wh eels
ton
lb
175
32 480
—
24 640
14-5
5432
243
2412
5318
237
1270
2800
1-25
1400
3086
1-38
3734
8232
3 68
3812
8404
3-75
5716
12 600
5 62
7363
16 236
7 25
11
11
00
—
—
Body and payload capacity
without
Note
trailer
—The above
are estimated weights in dry condition
Specification
MK
data given are for the standard
type with
multi-fuel engine and single rear wheels
All
Power unit
Type: 330 in* (5-4 litres) Bedford
Displacement: 5420 cm 1 (330 in 3 )
Gross bhp: 107 at 2800 rev/min
Net torque: 30-4 kgf m (220 Ibf ft)
Governed speed: 2800 rev/min
tri-fuel
at
1
600 rev/min
compression ignition
Ignition type:
Fuel system
pump
AVTAG, AVTUR
Type: electrical
Types
lift
of fuel:
or DIESO
Air cleaner: FV oil-bath with pre-cleaner
Tank capacity: 150 litres (33 gal)
Parking: drum-type transmission brake on
axle casing
Trailer: three-line air
Warning device: gauge, buzzer and lamD
Rims: B8
20 4-4 offset
ten-stud heavy-duty three-piece
Tyres: 1 200 \ 20 1 4 PR cross-country
Tyre pump: via compressor
Chains: provision for, can be fitted
System: worm and sector
Turning circle: 1829 m (60
Transmission
Clutch:
230
(13 in) single dry plate
Gearbox: four-speed synchro and reverse
Transfer box: two-speed
Trans box ratios: 2:1 and 1 :1
Propeller shafts: Hardy Spicer
Front: semi-elliptic
Rear: semi-elliptic
Dampers: double-acting telescopic front and
Type: hook front and rear
hypoid
to
Electrical
equipment
Alternator: 24 V
Batteries: 2
12
air/hydraulic dual-line
wheels
rear
Towing attachments
;
Differentials: two, fully-floating,
Brakes
System: pressurised, with pump, fan and thermostat
dia
Suspension
Axles: fully-floating
Ratios: top 6 8:1 bottom 96:1
Foot:
ft)
mm
sump
Engine cooling
rear-
Steering
Winch: optional. 5 tons capacity, mid-mounted
permit winching to front and rear
Engine lubrication
System: wet
Wheels
drum
pattern
on
all
V 80 Ah
Suppression: MVEE specification 2051, Appendix
D1, schedule B
VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED
Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Telephone: Luton 21122
Cables: Carvaux Luton
Telex: 821 31
307
Section 14
Vehicle
equipment
309
section 14: Vehicle equipment
Above: many 5MS connectors of different types and sizes are
used in the turret of the Chieftain tank to protect all electric
cabling
The Patternjl04 connector, showing the
latest fully sea led high
-
density assembly
This inter-vehicle connector is a heavy-duty unit to aid starting
at sub-zero temperatures, either by linked distribution systems
or slave units
This twelve-point trailer connector is a robust sealed assembly
able to meet rough unskilled handling in trailer coupling
^0
Section 14: Vehicle equipment
Electrical
connectors
Multi-pin ordnance types
of AB Electronic Components
years designed and manufactured
electrical connectors to the exacting requirements of
The Connector Division
Ltd has for
many
Government
We
are proud to
have been associated with the British Military Vehicle
British
specifications.
Engineering Establishment, formerly FVRDE, for the
past five years as design parents for connectors in
defence networks, communication systems, and vehicle
developments. Our expertise enables us to tackle the
most complex applications.
5MS is the nomenclature for the standard range of
connectors used throughout the UK in general vehicle
This company played a major part in their
design and development. The basis of the concept was
the MIL-C-501 5 specification but it was updated in
line with current connector practice.
Bonded and
sealed assemblies, using closed entry sockets, are
manufactured to more stringent tolerances to ensure
wiring.
Other ranges available from production include
Pattern 104, principally used in radio and signal com-
The range is fully approved to
DEF-5325-2.
Pattern 104 connectors
have replaced and remain intermateable and interchangeable with Mk 4 connectors, a British Government standard for many years.
team has
During the last two years our
devoted much time and effort to analysing the feasiThe advantages of using
bility of using 'flat cable'.
particularly
on government/
flat
flexible
cables,
aerospace and defence projects, are well known. Our
results from this programme are due to be launched
very soon.
The concept will provide not only an
extremely simple answer for termination and coupling,
munication systems.
specification
R&D
interfacial sealing.
itself the key to a wiring system.
are presenting here only the Connector Division
of our company.
employ over 2500 people in three
modern factories in South Wales, making thick-film
number
circuits,
of
The concept employs a minimum
components to produce a fully universal
system, with advantages to the engineer, purchasing
officer and storeman.
but
is in
We
We
a
potentiometers, switches and edge connectors;
subsidiary aids our service to Europe.
German
—
B
The above sketches illustrate the design concept of the 5MS connector series: The basic components are a fixed unit (A), a free unit
(B) and a coupler unit (C). If sealing is required on the back of a fixed unit (A), a grommet assembly is used, comprising a grommet,
follower and nut (D). to combine into the unit shown at (E). For units requiring a right-angled outlet, an angled outlet set is available
comprising an outlet, grommet and follower (F). This results in a fixed angle outlet (G) or in a free angle outlet (H). The outlet with
its integral nut is fitted in place of the grommet nut, which then fits on the end of the outlet. Should additional support be required for
the cables or any assembly, the grommet nut can be replaced by a grommet cable clamp nut (J)
of the many
different concepts developed by us specifically for
defence applications; full details are available on
The following
brief details
describe
some
Automatic coupling connector
Produced for coupling the firing circuits for the Swingfire missile. The design
overcomes and eases the location problems associated with this form of system.
Twelve-point
Intervehicle connector
This provides the link for coupling two vehicle distribution systems to ease
of
multisub-zero
temperatures.
With the
introduction
starting
at
fuel engines came the problems of increased starting current. This concept can
handle well in excess of 1000 A for six minutes. It is fully approved by MVEE
and NATO STANNAG 4007 and is intermateable and interchangeable with
the previous 350 A UK standard.
connector
Quick release connector
Originally developed for the latest version of the military Brewcan The canteen
now has a place at No 1 in the modern fighting services, as important
now as in the past. Variations are now installed for other applications on bridgelayer vehicles and Snowcats. The latest form is in the motor racing world for
starting Grand Prix cars.
connector
AB ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS LIMITED
Sutherland House, 5-6 Argyll Street, London,
Telephone: 01 -437 7581
trailer
approved by MVEE and NATO STANNAG 4074, this new design is intermateable and interchangeable with the previous NATO standard. Provision is
made for positive cable and conductor sealing, providing fully weatherproof
assemblies for both vehicle and trailer. This obviates the hazards of the past with
vehicle wading.
Fully
request.
Telex:
49606
W1V
1AD, England
,
DD
311
Section 14:
Vehicle equipment
Alternator, type
AC140
CAV AC140 alternator has been designed to supply high electrical outputs. It fully
meets specification FV2051
The alternator produces a self-limited maximum output of 140 A at a nominal 24 V
at an ambient temperature of 80 C and can operate in an ambient temperature range
from -40 C to —80 C, but up to 140 C with forced ventilation, ventilating air being
drawn through ducts at an inlet temperature of 60 C. The stator laminations have been
cast in position to obtain high thermal efficiency. The insulation in the stator has been
designed to withstand high temperatures.
The output from the stator is rectified by the main six silicon diodes mounted in the
slip ring end shield. Three additional diodes in conjunction with three of the main diodes
provide a rectified auxiliary dc supply for field excitation. Full-load excitation is provided
at approximately 2 A field current.
The alternator can be driven in either direction by a shaft or belt. Drive ratio depends
on the installation but can usefully be fixed somewhere between 2:1 and 3:1
The
Starter motor, type SL6
CAV
motors come in two types, axial and co-axial. These high-performance
have been designed to provide maximum efficiency with a long service life
coupled to a reliable high duty rating. Pinion engagement occurs under reduced power
and full starting torque is not applied until the pinion is completely in mesh with the
flywheel ring gear. This positive low-load engagement eliminates any risk of damage as
a result of violent engagement.
The design incorporates a protection against overspeeding which can occur when an engine is firing and rapidly accelerating and the
starter button is held engaged. The starters can operate in a wide variety of climatic
conditions and fully meet British military specification FV2051
starter
starters
Multi-fuel injection
n 16:
'>n
craft
and engines
Some
bombs
the wide range of missiles,
(with ballistic or retarded tails),
rockets and heavy-calibre guns available
for the Lightning
of
44 rockets (2-in)
(1
0001b)
overwing
in a
ventral pack,
450kg
bombs on wing-pylons, and two
an additional
Bombs or
(260gal) of fuel.
rockets can be fitted at these overwing
stations instead of fuel; a combined twin
rocket-launcher/227 litre (50gal) fuel
tank is also available for overwing attachment. The latter provides atotal additional
fuel capacity of 910 litres (200gal)
1180
fuel tanks carrying
litres
Rotatable
pack
with
reconnaissance
camera ports exposed for photography.
Gun pod with 2 30mm cannon installed
in front portion of ventral pack
44 rockets (2-in) in the front fuselage
with 72 rockets (68mm) beneath the wings
<42
Section 16: Aircraft and engines
Lightning
high-low-high multi-mission aircraft
Powerful ground-attack capability
Already established as the world's finest interceptor,
the Lightning, as a result of an intensive development
programme, now has a high-performance groundattack potential of formidable strength.
Under- and overwing weapons attachment stations
enable it to carry in this role a wide spectrum of
armament, bombs, rockets and cannon. For example,
in one configuration no less than 188 rocket projectiles
of both 2in and 68mm calibre can be carried. The mix of
weapons can be varied to suit many operational requirements, over four hundred different combinations of
load being feasible.
Mission change
in
minutes
and weapons
In addition to missiles
for high-altitude
interception, and bombs, rockets and cannon for lowlevel attack, the Lightning can also carry out high-
speed reconnaissance tasks utilising a pack contained
within the fuselage for camera lens protection, and
with capacity for the installation of side-looking radar
and other reconnaissance electronics.
A change
of role from interceptor to ground attack
reconnaissance
can be made in a minimum of
or to
time, frequently as
armament
is
the
little
only
as one hour; the change of
between-sortie modification
necessary.
Full potential in all roles
In all these roles the Lightning retains unimpaired its
qualities of manoeuvrability, ease of handling and
response to control which have proved it unexcelled as
a weapons platform.
Its
high-performance radar
equipment is retained in all tasks and supplemented by
a light fighter sight for accurate air-to-ground target
destruction and as a stand-by sight for air-to-air
combat.
Diagram showing weapon stations on the Lightning:
A
Front fuselage
B
Ventral pack for fuel or combination
C
weapons bay and
Underwing pylons
for
bombs,
missile
mounting
fuel/30mm gun pod
rocket
pods
or
special
containers
D
Overwing
combined
stations
for
fuel,
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bombs, rocket launchers or
launcher
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A BAC 1 67
340
litre
Strikemaster takes off with two
(75gal) auxiliary fuel tanks at
outboard underwing
SURA
rockets
at
stations,
inboard
16 80mm
underwing
guns and
and two 762mm
ammunition in fuselage mounting.
stations,
this configuration the Strikemaster
radius of action of over
A
salvo of
68mm
500
In
has a
nautical miles
rockets at the
moment
of
launch from the Matra rocket pods beneath the wings of a Strikemaster. Outboard
stations
were empty on this
occasion for trials recording purposes, but
additional launchers or stores can easily
be fitted at these points
Some
of
the
wide range of armament
BAC 167 Strikemaster
available for the
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Strikemaster
BAC
BAC
167 for
pilot training
and defence
67 Strikemaster variants are now being delivered
and are on order for several air forces throughout the
world. The dual capability of the Strikemaster has been
High operational effectiveness
Powered by the Rolls-Royce Viper 20 Mk 535 engine
giving 1550kg (34101b) s.t, the Strikemaster has a
choice since it enables jetbe introduced to project a soundly
based defence plan, while incorporating simultaneous
training to advanced standards with immediate avail-
radius of action which can be varied from, for example,
250 nautical miles carrying 1360kg (30001b) underwing stores, to over 600 nautical miles on an armed
reconnaissance sortie. At 100 nautical miles from base
it can 'loiter' in the target area at low level for over 2ih,
or at 500 nautical miles can patrol for 35min followed
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aircraft to
ability for national security.
by
Two
defensive concepts
Not only is the BAC 167 Strikemaster a superb trainer
for training up to a standard where easy transition to
sophisticated supersonic machines can be achieved,
but
it
gun
a
attack.
vital
also provides throughout this training period a
powerful
weapon
and
ground-attack
national
counter-insurgency
costeffective and capable of integration into any projected
or existing defence environment.
for
security.
It
is
flexible,
Wide armament spectrum
Armament capability includes 2in,
80mm, 3in, and 5in rockets, bombs
2-75in, 68mm,
of heavy calibre
retarded tails, and various gun pods.
underwing store configurations the Strikemaster
carries two 7-62mm fuselage guns with 1100 rounds
of ammunition.
with
ballistic or
In all
Fuel weight (lb)
1000
2000
3000
4000
Operational effectiveness
500
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armed ground-attack or counter-insurgency patrol aircraft. In compiling
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Performance (unfactored)
at normal maximum weight 2860
ISA conditions
(63001b). Short take-off and landing
zero wind, dry hard surface.
at
kg
sea level
2 x 260 hp Lycoming 0-540-E
Take-off run: 170 m (560 ft)
Take-off distance to 15 m (50
ft): 333 m (1090 ft)
Landing run: 137 m (450 ft)
Landing distance over 15m (50 ft) 293 m (960 ft)
Sea level rate of climb, 2 engines: 5-3 m/sec
(1050ft/min)
Sea level rate of climb, 1 engine: 096 m/sec
(190ft/min)
Absolute ceiling: 4950 m (16 200 ft)
Sea level maximum speed: 274 km/h (1 70 mph)
Minimum control speed: 72 km/h (45 mph)
Stalling speed: 78 km/h (49 mph)
Cross wind velocity: 56 km/h (35 mph)
:
2
300 hp Lycoming 10-540-K
Take-off to 15 m (50 ft) at sea level: 287 m (940 ft)
Landing distance from 15 m (50 ft) at sea level:
293 m (960 ft)
Rate of climb, 2 engines
(1260ft/min)
Rate of climb, 1 engine
at sea
at
level;
6-3 m/sec
sea level: 1-3 m/sec
(240 ft/mm)
Single-engine ceiling: above 2440 m (8000 ft)
Cruise
75% at 2290 m (7500 ft): 274 km/h
(170 mph)
Cruise
67%
at
2740
m
(9000
ft):
265 km/h (165
mph)
The Britten-Norman BN-2landing on
Hermes during trials in April 1968
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Islander
Britten-Norman BN-2 multi-purpose
The BN-2 light transport aircraft gives dependable
under tough close-support field conditions.
Maintenance is simple.
The fixed undercarriage is
indestructible.
virtually
The entire structure is completely corrosion-proofed.
The BN-2 is a twinengined aircraft which combines the capabilities of the
service
best single-engine STOL aircraft with the payload/
range performance of aircraft designed for long runway
operation.
The
BN-2
communications, logistic
parachute and supply dropping and
roles of the
are:
support, utility,
casualty evacuation.
A version is available for aerial
reconnaissance.
Low in first costs, economic to
operate and maintain, the BN-2's cost-effectiveness is
increased by its short-field performance and ability to
operate from unprepared clearings, sand areas or
Arctic wastes which converts any small clearing into a
forward air base.
At its public transport gross weight of 2857 kg
(6300 lb), the BN-2, powered by two rugged Lycoming
light
transport
0-540 engines, can be airborne in 171 metres (560 ft)
and land in only 137 metres (450 ft), from any reasonably
In
flat
ground.
the Casevac role, the
BN-2 can
carry
two
sitting
patients, two stretcher patients, plus attendants and
medical equipment. The 4-77 m 3 (1 68-5ft ) cabin of the
BN-2 can carry 900 kg (2000 lb) of supplies, ammunition and equipment, or eight fully equipped troops.
The large rear door and high wing combined with the
low minimum control speed make the BN-2 an ideal
parachute or supply-dropping aircraft. As a ship-toshore liaison aircraft, the BN-2 can land and take off
fully loaded from a conventional aircraft carrier without
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catapults or arrester gear.
Numerous attachment points can be provided for
the carriage of a wide assortment of underwing stores.
The BN-2 is in quantity production and the basic
equipment including propellers, brakes and instruments
were chosen for their availability from commercial
Over 1 80 BN-2s are in world-wide operation.
sources.
Casevac
As
a
port
combination forward support transand air ambulance, the BN-2 offers
maximum cost
made for two
sitting
patients
medical
room
Provision
effectiveness.
plus
is
and two stretcherattendants,
with
to spare for extra payload or medical
equipment.
Supply drop
The BN-2's rear door is 122 112 cm
44 in) which means that sacks,
(48
large boxes and supply packs can all be
delivered by the supply-drop BN-2. The
BN-2 flies 320 km (200 miles) in just over
an hour, has the ability to fly at low
(83-4 km =45 knots) speeds for accurate
on-target supply drops. Numerous attachment points can be provided for the
carriage of a wide assortment of under-
wing
stores.
Logistic support
The BN-2 cabin is 427 cm (14 ft) long
with a volume of 4-77 m 3 (1 68-5 ft 3 ). The
BN-2 can
take off and land
in
under 171
which means that any
small clearing can be a forward supply
base. Because of its low price the BN-2's
metres
(560
ft)
cost effectiveness is many times greater
than that of a helicopter offering equivalent
payload.
Internal security
For the cost of one sophisticated aircraft,
more BN-2s may be operated, each
carrying eight troops
a unique combination of flexibility and cost effectiveness.
The BN-2 can take off from a standstill
with one engine completely inoperative.
five or
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The Buccaneer was designed from the
outset as a low-level high-speed weapon
system. The use of high-strength steel
wing spars and outer wing skins machined
from the solid give high strength and
durability. Special forward-looking and
avoidance radar enable the aircraft to stay
below the detecting radar horizon, while
the high load-carrying capacity gives it an
outstanding attack capability.
The long range and transonic speed
combined with comparatively low take-off
and landing speeds (achieved by boundary
blowing)
result
while
some
layer
exceptional
the
most
in
flexibility,
sophisticated
electronic
control
and attack aids
standing effectiveness in
of
navigational,
ensure
all
outoperational
roles.
The
Harrier
is
the
only
operational
world able to take off
vertically, or with only a very short run,
thus making it completely independent of
prepared air-strips.
Despite this helicopter-like capability,
the Harrier can attain speeds in excess
of Mach 1, has an endurance of more
than 7 hours and has already flown with
external stores of 3630 kg (8000 lb) and
will
shortly
4540 kg
be
cleared
to
(10 000 1b).
A full range of the latest electronic aids,
aircraft
in
including
the
INAS
(inertial
navigation
and
attack system), ensure strike effectiveness
under the most difficult conditions.
The T2 two-seater Harrier in service
with the Royal Air Force has a dual
fighter/trainer role.
A Harrier
New York
the Central
of 5 hours
31 minutes 10 seconds, taking off and
landing from building sites in the centre
aircraft established
— Central London time
of both cities.
Pictured is a Harrier in US Marine
Corps markings carrying external stores of
3630 kg (8000 lb).
The Hunter, although one
of the first
reach operational service,
has undergone constant development
and still represents one of the most
effective ground-attack and general-service fighters available today.
In service with the Royal Air Force and
twelve other air forces in all parts of the
world, the Hunter can deliver a considerable load of varied weapons at
near-sonic speed over a wide radius.
jet
fighters to
The basic Hunter
specialised
available in many
including two-seat
is
versions,
trainer,
single-seat reconnaissance fighter, interceptor and ground-
operational
attack fighter.
made
craft
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it
one
and safety have
most popular air-
Reliability
of
the
with pilots everywhere.
Section 16: Aircraft and engines
Buccaneer, Harrier, Hunter
Low-level strike and ground-attack aircraft
Hawker Siddeley Aviation is one of the largest aircraft manufacturing company outside the USA. Its products
cover the entire range of fixed-wing aircraft from civil and military trainers to strategic bombers and jet airliners.
Hawker Siddeley Aviation is part of the Hawker Siddeley Group, one of the largest industrial organisations in
the world with branches in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, South Africa, Argentina, India and Pakistan.
The Group has 94 000 employees and a turnover exceeding £1 million a day.
In addition to aviation, manufacture extends to missiles and aerospace equipment, diesel engines, electric
power, general engineering and metals.
Buccaneer S
Mk
Power plant: two Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engines
in) spread;
m (19 ft 11 in) folded
Span: 13 4 m (44 ft
6
158m (51 ft 10 in) folded
Length: 19-3 m (63 ft 5 in) spread;
Height: 4-95 m (16 ft 3 in)
Gross wing area: 478 m 2 (515 ft 2 )
Aspect ratio: 3-76
Normal crew: pilot and observer
Typical war loads: Martel Bullpup or AS 30 air-to-ground missiles on
wing pylons; 68 mm or 2 in rocket pods on wing pylons; 4 x 450 kg
(10001b) bombs in bomb bay, 3 x 450 kg (1000 lb) bombs on each
of four wing pylons; day/night photo reconnaissance pack. Total
war load 7250 kg (16 000 lb)
Weight and performance: details not released but speed is high subsonic
Range at max all-up weight: an unrefuelled non-stop flight of 3700 km
(2300 miles) including a low-level attack has been announced by
the Royal Navy (Buccaneer S Mk 2)
Max endurance: a non-stop flight of nine hours with two in-flight
refuellings has been announced by the South African Air Force
(Buccaneer S Mk 50)
2 low-level strike aircraft
The Buccaneer
Power
Harrier
GR Mk
1
V/STOL
is in
production for the Royal Air Force
one Rolls-Royce
plant:
Bristol
Pegasus 101
vectored-thrust
turbofan engine
fighter
Max static thrust: 8620 kg (1 9 000 lb)
Span: 7-70 m (25 ft 3 in)
Length: 14-12 m (46 ft 4 in)
Height: 3-35 m (11 ft)
Gross wing area: 18-67 m 2 (201 ft 2 )
Normal crew: pilot
7260 kg (16 000 lb) max
Weight: 5440 kg (12 000 lb) empty;
hover; in excess of 9980 kg (22 000 lb) gross
Speed: transonic (no details available)
Ferry range: 3700 km (2000 nm)
War load: in excess of 2268 kg (5000 lb) including two 30 mm Aden
guns
External fuel tanks:
455
(100 gal) combat; 1500
litres
litres
(330
gal)
ferry
The
Harrier
Power
Hunter
FGA
plant:
Static thrust:
9 and
FR 10
operation with and in production for the Royal Air
production for the United States Marine Corps
in
is
Force and
in
one Rolls-Royce Avon
4540 kg (10 000
m (33 ft 8 in)
Length: 1 3 98 m (45 ft 10i
Height: 4-0 m (13 ft 2 in)
Mk 207
turbojet engine
1b)
Span: 10-26
in)
Gross wing area: 32-42 m 2 (349 ft )
Normal crew: pilot
Weight: 9980 kg (22 000 lb) gross
Max speed: 0-95 Mach
2
Refurbished Hunters are
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Able to operate from rough airfields,
only simple maintenance and
giving dependable service at compararequiring
tively
low
cost, the
HS 748
is
ideal for
military operation.
The unobstructed layout of the main
fuselage allows it to be quickly adapted
from
airborne
stateroom
to
cargo
transport.
Internal starting and hydraulically operated airstairs can be provided.
Combined with the high landing weight of
18 824 kg (41 500 lb) which enables the
HS 748 to carry its own fuel for several
short stages, the aircraft can operate
independently of ground support.
The Series 2A has a greater loadcarrying
shorter
capacity,
requires
a
runway, has even more extended inspection periods (500 hours instead of 250
hours) and has a higher rate of climb than
the original version.
The Andover is the fully militarised
version of the highly successful HS 748.
While retaining full cabin pressurisation,
the Andover has been adapted to transport relatively bulky and heavy loads and
will accept floor loadings of up to 976
kg/m 2 (200 lb/ft 2 ).
With a maximum all-up weight of
22 680 kg (50 000 lb), the Andover can
lift a payload of up to 6800 kg (1 5 000 lb)
with a take-off run of less than 400
(1300
The
m
ft).
rear loading doors form a ramp
which, coupled with the unique kneeling
undercarriage, gives direct ground-loading
access to the entire hold.
A side door
is
also provided.
Twin low-pressure tyres all round, a
steerable nose wheel and other features
enable the Andover to
air
use unprepared
strips.
The Argosy was designed primarily as
cargo transport and is used by the RAF
in the medium-range tactical support role.
With its Rolamat cargo handling system, the
full cargo of up to 13 tons can be loaded
and unloaded in little more than ten
a
minutes.
The cargo area is designed to take six
2-24 m
standard military pallets 255
deck
in),
with
cargo
88
the
(108
being at normal truck height.
At the same time, the aircraft has full
pressurisation and air conditioning, enabling it to carry 84 men in high-density
seating, or 54 paratroops with full kit.
The four Rolls-Royce Dart engines have
a time between overhaul of well over
2000 hours, enabling the Argosy to give
sustained service over long periods.
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HS748, Andover, Argosy
Transport and support aircraft
These three
movement
aircraft in their many available versions completely meet the
of personnel and stores in any modern fighting force.
Power
HS
plant:
need
for the fast, safe
and cost-effective
two Rolls-Royce Dart RDa.7 Mk 532 engines
2230 each engine
Effective shaft horsepower:
748 Series 2A feeder airliner
3002 m (98 ft 6 in)
Length: 20-42 m (67 ft
in)
Height: 7-58 m (24 ft 10 in)
Span:
Gross wing area: 75-35
m
Max wing
kg/m 3 (54 9
loading: 267
Aspect ratio: 1 1 -967
3
(810 75
5
ft )
lb/ft*)
Normal crew: pilot and co-pilot
58 (high-density) plus
Passenger accommodation: 48 (typical)
9-54 m 3 (337 ft 3 ) cargo capacity
1-92 X 2-46 m = 54-86 m*
Cargo hold (freight version): 14-30
(46 ft 6 in x 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 1 in ^ 1936 ft 3 )
Max all-up weight: 20 183 kg (44 495 lb)
-
Max
payload: 5300 kg (11 700
lb)
453 km/h at 4600 m (245 knots at 15 000 ft) ISA
1650 km (890 nm) with 4540 kg (10 000 lb) payload
Take-off balanced field length (at max AUW): 1230 m (4050 ft)
Landing distance from 1 5 m (50 ft); 1010 m (3310 ft)
Typical cruise:
Typical range:
Power
two Rolls-Royce Dart RDa.12 engines
3245 each engine
plant:
Effective shaft horsepower:
Andover C
Mk 1
Span: 29-95 m (98 ft 3 in)
Length: 23-77 m (78 ft
in)
Height: 9 17 m (30 ft 1 in)
Gross wing area: 77-2 m 3 (831
military transport
Max wing
loading:
Aspect ratio: 1
Normal crew:
1
-4 ft 3 )
2938 kg/m
3
(60-1 lb/ft 3 )
-61
pilot and co-pilot (radio operator/navigator optional)
Typical loads: 56-58 troops, 40 paratroops 24 stretcher cases with
nursing team, vehicles, 6963 kg (15 350 lb) freight
Cargo hold: 14-11 x 1 91 » 2-47 m (46 ft 3 in
6 ft 3 in x 8 ft 1 in)
Max all-up weight: 22 680 kg (50 000 lb)
Typical cruise: 416 km/h at 6100 m (225 knots at 20 000 ft) ISA
Range at max all-up weight: 1850 km (1000 nm). 5% reserve
Max endurance: 7 5 hours
Mk
Power plant: four Rolls-Royce Dart RDa.8
Effective shaft horsepower: 2680 each engine
Argosy
Mk
101 engines
Span: 3505 m (115 ft
in)
Length over nose radome: 27-13 m (89 ft
in)
Height: 8 23 m (27 ft
in)
2
Gross wing area: 135-45 m (1458 ft')
Max wing loading: 351 kg/m (720 lb/ft')
Aspect ratio: 907
Normal crew: pilot, co-pilot, navigator, flight engineer
Cargo hold: 14-27
2 59
2 64 m (46 ft 10 in
8 ft 6 in x 8 ft 8 in)
Typical loads: palletised freight, AFVs, 54 paratroops, 69 troops, 48
stretcher cases with nursing team
Max all-up weight: 47 610 kg (105 000 lb)
Typical cruise: 433 km/h at 6100 m (234 knots at 20 000 ft) ISA
Range at max all-up weight: 5230 km (2830 nm), 13% reserve
Max endurance: 10 hours
660 military transport
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Aircraft and engines
The Nimrod is the world's first jetpowered maritime reconnaissance aircraft
and
and
some
utilises
of the airframe design
developed
detail
for the
Comet 4C
The four Rolls-Royce Spey
turbofan powerplants give good specific
fuel consumption and enable long-range
civil
airliner.
In the
low-level missions to be flown.
patrol phase at average search weights
loiter time can be extended by shutting
down two
engines
without
sacrificing
safety.
of the Nimrod renders it
with the rapidly changing
tactical pattern of naval warfare involving
modern high-speed submarine and surface
The spacious cabin accomvessels.
modates all the electronic equipment and
operators required to meet naval reconnaissance requirements. A wide range of
stores can be carried in the large fuselage
The high speed
ideal for dealing
weapons bay and
missiles can be carried
on wing pylons.
The Shackleton
is
a
mid-wing mono-
designed for long-range antisubmarine and reconnaissance patrols
under all climatic conditions. Normally a
plane
crew
ten
of
is
personnel can be
carried
but
additional
accommodated without
difficulty.
Equipped with the latest search equipment and powerful offensive armament,
Shackleton can also carry a large
and varied load of detection equipment
and anti-submarine weapons.
Particular attention has been paid to
requirements which demand long periods
of operation at low altitude and low
speed, and interiors have been furnished
and equipped to meet stringent specifica-
the
tions
Crew comfort
is
of
the
highest
and includes such items as a
full
air-conditioning system, galley and
wardroom.
standard
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The HS 125
transport
aircraft
sixis
to
in
twelve-seat
with
service
jet
a
world's air forces.
A
navigational trainer version known as the
Dominie is also in service with the RAF.
The HS 125 offers high speed, flexibility
and reliability in service with low operating
costs, simple maintenance and the ability
to operate from unpaved strips.
In the crew trainer version the large
cabin provides ample space for up to four
number
of
the
a wide range of electronic
equipment, which enables instructors to
give weapon system and navigation training under realistic operational conditions
students and
The wide operating
capability of the
renders it suitable for many other
including advanced pilot trainer,
roles,
mobile headquarters, personnel transport,
casualty evacuation, radar cali-
HS 125
bration, photographic reconnaissance
and
courier services.
The Rolls-Royce Bristol Viper gasturbine
engines of the HS 125 have over 1A
million flying hours under all conditions
and have proved to be reliable in service.
Section 16: Aircraft and engines
HS 125
Nimrod, Shackleton,
for reconnaissance, patrol
and training
economy in operation are the outstanding features of these aircraft— essential
reconnaissance and long-range patrol work, undei all types of conditions anywhere in the world.
Dependability, endurance and
qualities for
Nimrod
all
MR 1
maritime reconnaissance
Power plant: four Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engines
Span: 34 99 m (114 ft 10 in)
Length: 38 63 m (126 ft 9 in)
Height: 904 m (29 ft 8 in)
Normal crew: 1
jet
No
further details released
Power
Shackleton
MR 3 long-range patrol aircraft
plant: four
Effective
Rolls-Royce Griffon piston engines
two Rolls-Royce Bristol Viper turbojet engines
shaft horsepower: 2450 each Griffon engine
1 1 34 kg (2500 lb) each Viper engine
Span: 36-52 m (119 ft 10 in)
Length: 28-19 m (92 ft 6 in)
Height: 7-11 m (23 ft 4 in)
Normal crew: 10
Weight (empty) 26 220 kg (57 800 lb)
Weight (loaded): 45 400 kg (100 000 lb)
Service ceiling: 5850 m (19 200 ft)
Cruising speed: 405 km/h (220 knots)
Thrust:
:
Armament: two nose-mounted 20
mm guns,
full
range of anti-submarine
warfare weapons
Power
HS
Thrust:
125 jet transport and navigation trainer
two Rolls-Royce Bristol Viper 522 engines
1525 kg (3360 lb) each engine
plant:
Span: 14-32 m (47 ft
in)
Length: 14-42 m (47 ft 5 in)
Height: 503 m (16 ft 6 in)
Gross wing area: 32-8 m- (353
Max wing
loading:
ft
2
)
314 kg/m- (65-9
lb/ft
2
)
Aspect ratio: 6-25
Normal crew of navigation trainer: pilot, instructor plus
Max all-up weight: 10 569 kg (23 300 lb)
Max landing weight: 9072 kg (20 000 lb)
Max zero fuel weight: 6441 kg (14 200 lb)
Typical cruise:
Range
at
max
817 km/h
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2697 km (1455 nm)
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all-up weight:
Max endurance: 4-33
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The Vampire T1 1 all-purpose jet trainer
was developed from the Vampire singleseat
and
fighter
two-seat
the
night
fighter.
The object behind the design was to
provide the widest variation of training
duties, while retaining the simplicity and
good handling characteristics of the
original.
Powered
engine,
variety of
four 20
by
a
Goblin
3
turbo-jet
Vampire T1 1 can carry a
underwing stores together with
the
mm
cannon mounted within the
fuselage.
More than 800 Vampire trainers were
and saw service with the Royal Air
Force and some twenty other air forces.
built
The Venom FB4 single-seat fighter
development of Vampire and
a
Powered by a
earlier Venom aircraft.
Ghost 103 turbo-jet engine, the FB4
possessed characteristics which enabled it
was
the double role of ground-attack
and high-altitude interception, by
virtue of its moderate wing loading, low
all-up weight, high degree of manoeuvrability and an outstanding rate of climb.
More than 1143 Venoms were built and
to
fulfil
fighter
saw
service with
many
air
forces
in
all
parts of the world.
The Venom was also available
in
NF3
form as an all-weather interceptor designed
meet the demand for a high-perforwith modern
fighter equipped
search and interception radar, capable
of operating in all weather conditions by
day or night.
With power-operated controls both
versions have excellent manoeuvrability
characteristics at all heights and moderate
landing speeds thus ensuring flexibility
airfields
of limited
of operation from
to
mance
dimensions.
The Sea Vixen
FAW
2
is
an all-weather
weapon system
carrying a crew of two in
a pressurised cabin. It is powered by two
Avon Mk 208 turbo-jet engines developing 10 200 kg
(22 500 lb) combined
static thrust at sea level.
In
addition to
a
wide variety of external stores, including
guided weapons (Red Top and/or Firestreak), rockets and bombs the Sea Vixen
can carry drop tanks, a photographic
reconnaissance pod,
flares or a
Palouste
starter.
The numerous operational load con-
make
figurations
versatile.
It
is
the aircraft extremely
potent all-weather intersea/ground-attack aircraft
a
ceptor and
with an excellent performance when used
in the photographic reconnaissance role.
The Sea Vixen FAW 2 can be used for
flight refuelling as a receiver or as a tanker
and its ability to carry a Palouste starter
facilitates ferrying and rapid operational
readiness after redeployment
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Vampire, Venom, Vixen
reconnaissance and trainer aircraft
strike,
These
aircraft of
proven performance constitute an effective striking and local reconnaissance force, while providing
and crew under operating environments typical of aerial warfare.
ideal training facilities for pilots
Power
Rolls-Royce
plant:
Vampire T11
jet trainer
Span: 11-58 m (38 ft
Length: 10-49 m (34
A
Height:
Bristol
1565 kg (3450
Static thrust:
200 m
(6
ft
(DH) Goblin 35
jet
engine
lb)
in)
5 in)
ft
7
in)
Gross wing area: 24 25 m- (261 ft 2 )
Thickness/chord ratio: 14%
Normal crew: two
Max all-up weight: 6170 kg (13 610
lb)
Zero-fuel weight: 3815 kg (8410 lb)
Fuel capacity (internal): 1500 litres (330 gal)
Max wing loading: 254-85 kg/m 2 (52-2 lb/ft')
Max level speed at sea level: 844 km/h (456 knots)
0-71 Mach
Max permissible level speed: 870 km /h (470 knots)
Still-air range at sea level: 480 km (260 nm) from internal fuel
Still-air
range
internal
12 200
at
m
(40 000
ft):
1020 km (550 nm) from
fuel
Endurance at sea level: 1 -80 hours from internal fuel
Typical war load: two 20
cannon plus 8 rocket projectiles and
two 227 kg (500 lb) bombs, or two 454 kg (1000 lb) bombs, or
two 454-litre (100-gal) drop tanks
mm
Power
Venom FB4 ground-attack
Rolls-Royce
plant:
Bristol
2200 kg (4850
Static thrust:
fighter
(DH) Ghost 103
turbo-jet
engine
lb)
m (41 ft 9 in) with tip tanks
Length: 1006 m (33 ft
in)
Height: 200 m (6 ft 7 in)
Gross wing area: 25-92 m 2 (279 ft 2 )
Thickness/chord ratio: 10%
Normal crew: pilot
All-up weight without external equipment: 5450 kg (12 040 lb)
All-up weight with tip tanks: 6100 kg (13 450 lb)
Wing loading: 269-51 kg/m 2 (55 2 lb/ft 2 )
0-79 Mach
Max level speed at sea level: 965 km/h (523 knots)
Still-air range at sea level: 500 km (270 nm) with 1514 litres (333 gal)
Span: 12-72
fuel
Still-air
litres
m
range at 12 200
(333 gal) fuel
(40 000
ft):
1460 km (790 nm) with 1514
mm cannon (fixed) plus two 454 kg (1 000 lb)
two 227 kg (500 lb) bombs plus 8 rocket projectiles, or
two 364-litre (80-gal) drop tanks on pylons
Typical war load: four 20
bombs,
Power
Sea Vixen
FAW
or
two Rolls-Royce Avon 208 turbo-jet engines
5100 kg (11 250 lb) each engine
5-24 m (50 ft in), wings open; 6-78 m (22 ft 3 in), wings folded
plant:
Static thrust:
2 all-weather fighter
Span:
1
Length:
Height:
1
6-33
m
350 m
(53
(1
1
ft
ft
7 in), overall:
6
in) to
1
top of
5.30
tail;
m (50 ft 21 in), nose folded
5-66 m (18 ft 7 in), wings
vertical; 4-29 m (14 ft 11 J in), wings folded
Gross wing area: 602 m 2 (648 ft 2 )
Sweep-back
(} chord):
40
Aspect ratio: 3 86
Normal crew: pilot, observer
Max all-up weight: 20 960 kg (45 1 23 lb)
Max landing weight: 15 880kg (35 0001b)
Zero-fuel weight: 14 380kg (31 715 1b) with 4 Red Top missies and
two 900-litre (200-gal) drop tanks
Typical cruise: 0-45 Mach at low level, 0-80 Mach at high altitude
Ferry range: 2590 km (1400 nm)
Typical war load: Hawker Siddeley Red Top or Firestreak guided
missiles, high-explosive bombs and 24-cell rocket launchers
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Twin
Tactical role
This role requires flexibility of operation over a series of missions,
ground attack, interdiction, armed reconnaissance, etc. and thus
a high degree of interchangeability between range and payload.
This in turn demands a large internal fuel volume and a maximum
store station weight/capacity interchange.
Performance in typical missions is as follows:
Internal fuel
External fuel
Nautical
Nautical
km
miles
km
miles
Lo-Lo-Lo (radius)
Hi-Lo-Hi (radius)
Ferry range
.
.
.
650
1250
with a take-off distance to
normal take-off weight.
—
15m
460
800
2450
850
1650
4500
350
675
—
(50ft) of
716m
(2350ft) at the
Trainer role
The Jaguar trainer meets the requirement to train pilots for the
most advanced first-line aircraft with modern weapons at
minimum
has the capability to sustain supersonic flight for
match the fuel and navigation management
problems of the operational types.
It
also has the relevant
weapon and system characteristics to meet the needs of all but
the final phase of operational training.
The missions which can be flown at high altitude vary from
3h subsonic to 1 Jh with high supersonic cruise, while at low
0-9.
level the sortie duration is 1 £h including 20min at M
cost.
It
significant periods to
30mm
retained for
all
cannons
are
mounted
in
the fuselage.
These are
missions.
Avionics
As the environment in which tactical aeroplanes must operate
becomes progressively more severe in terms of sophistication of
ground defences, so it becomes increasingly necessary to ensure
that none of the time spent at risk is wasted. Thus navigation and
weapon delivery must both be upgraded. This in turn results in a
greater dependence on avionics, and in an aeroplane which has
minimum support every
step must be taken to ensure that the necessary electronic aids
are highly reliable and rugged.
To meet this situation and to ensure that the navigation and
attack system will continue to match the changing operational
needs throughout the 1970s, the avionics system of the British
'S' and 'B' versions of Jaguar is based on an inertia platform and
to be operated near the battlefields with
digital
computer.
to accept
changed
The
computer
program
can
easily
be
new weapons and new
operating conditions.
Other versions are available, as developed for the French Air
Force and French Navy, and these vary from the most simple
All
flight data standard to a high-quality doppler/gyro system.
variants include Tacan radio navigation.
Fatigue
A
fatigue
Jaguar.
life
of 3000 flying hours is required of the single-seat
the training version this requirement is increased to
life
In
6000h.
Weapon
carriage
Jaguar can carry a maximum weapon load of 4540kg (10 0001b)
on one fuselage and four underwing pylons. Weapons up to a
unit weight of 900kg (20001b) can be carried.
This allows the carriage of:
Air-to-surface guided weapons such
Martel A.R.
10001b bombs free-fall or retarded
470kg bombs free-fall or retarded
5001b bombs
free-fall or retarded
as
AS. 30
and
AS. 37
250kg bombs
2501b bombs
1
25kg bombs
SNEB
rocket launchers
Flares
Drop tanks
Recce pods
so on.
Maintainability and reliability
The basic target in this area is that no more than 10-5 manhours
should be necessary per flying hour, assuming the aircraft flies
five one-hour sorties daily.
A maintainability group worked closely with the design staffs
on the assessment of the maintenance process for Jaguar, and
the result of the assessment has guided the choice and installation
of all systems and equipment requiring frequent attention.
The requirement here is twofold. If a failure is defined as a
defect which causes the mission to be abandoned or curtailed,
the failure rate must be not more than 51-3 failures per 1000
flying hours
an MTBF (meantime between failures) of roughly
20h.
Secondly, taking a defect as a malfunction requiring unscheduled servicing, the requirement here is that the defect rate
must be not more than 300 defects per 1000 flying hours.
—
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and Breguet have also shown that Sidewinder,
special extra-size fuselage recce and fuel pods, and mini-gun or
Vulcan gun pods could be accommodated.
Studies by
Fatigue proving will be based on a sortie breakdown which
defines the time spent in low-altitude subsonic flight, mediumaltitude flight, high-altitude supersonic flight, ferry flight, and
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Jaguar
tactical
support and operational training aircraft
Jaguar
new twin-engined
the
is
dual-role
tactical
support and high-performance trainer aircraft coming
into service with the Royal Air Force in 1972, and the
French Air Force in 1971. The French Navy will also
have a tactical version with provision for carrier
Initial orders have been received for 400
operation.
aircraft
— 200
for Britain
The two basic
roles
and 200
make
for France.
similar
demands; the only
aircraft and the
major difference between the tactical
the provision of a second cockpit for the
instructor in the trainer version.
Jaguar's performance and equipment match the
demands of the 1 970s. In particular the British navigation system is based on a digital computing system,
so that changes in operation and weapons can be
accommodated by changing the system programme.
The flight test programme involving eight prototype
aircraft is well under way.
trainer
is
Main characteristics
Long range
Rugged structure
Heavy weapon load
(D
(2)
(3)
Dispersed field operation
Short
take-off and landing
(5)
Supersonic capability at all altitudes
(6)
High manoeuvrability
(7)
Additional features are:
Twin engines plus duplicated systems and armour
protection as part of design for survival.
A high degree of safety in the take-off and landing
phase, particularly vital in the trainer role.
A low gust response to provide an acceptable
environment for the crew at high speed and low
(4)
The versions available and
their
equipment standards are as follows:
Special-to-type
No. of
seats
1
Role
"Tactical
Version
A
Service
features
French Air Force
Doppler/gyro
platform navigation
support
system
'Tactical
s
Royal Air Force
Inertial
navigation/
attack system with
head-up display
support
altitudes.
'Naval
(27-86ft)
Length: single seat 1 5 520m (50-91ft)
two seat 16-420m (5387ft)
Height 4.640m (15-22ft)
Aspect
ratio
Naval undercarriage,
catapult and arrester
Navigation
system as A' version
gear.
*AII three versions
;
Trainer
Ultimate load factor 12
Normal take-off weight 1 000kg (22 046lb)
Maximum take-off weight 13 500kg (29 762lb)
Weapon load 4500kg (10 0001b)
Engine thrust: dry 2000kg (44001b)
with reheat 3000kg (66001b)
is
French Navy
have
in-flight refuelling capability
300
Wing sweep 40
Jaguar
M
strike
Wing span 8488m
French Air Force
Tacan/gyro
platform navigation
system
Trainer
Royal Air Force
manufactured by the Societe Europeenne de Production de Avion Ecole de Combat et Appui Tactique (SEPECAT).
Corporation and Breguet Aviation. Enquiries should be addressed to the Sales Director of:
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a
Inertial navigation
attack system with
head-up display
company owned
jointly
by
British Aircraft
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Skyvan's roomy fuselage and full-width
rear loading door easily accommodate a
wide range of military equipment including
guns and vehicles with
their
crews
Sixteen fully armed paratroopers can jump
in
sequence from the rear door sill.
Skyvan can carry 22 equipped
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Sky van
transport aircraft for personnel and equipment
Skyvan is a sturdy, versatile aircraft which
provides an economic answer to short-haul logistic
problems and has already been adopted for service
The
military
overseas.
Designed primarily to meet the needs of developing
which demand the ability to carry awkward,
bulky loads while operating from primitive airfields,
Skyvan is able to operate from short, unprepared
countries,
wide
variety of military roles.
As a troop transport Skyvan carries 22 equipped
troops in forward-facing seats, assuming a weight of
102kg (225lb) per soldier. The rear door ensures that
strips in a
the troops can disembark with minimum delay. In the
military mixed-load configuration the aircraft carries
nine troops with a substantial freight load or a full
freight load of 2265kg (50001b). The fuselage easily
accommodates
a wide range of military equipment
guns
and
reconnaissance vehicles with their
including
crews.
In the casualty evacuation role Skyvan carries up to
12 stretcher cases with two attendants. The 1 -98m
(6ft 6in) headroom over the whole floor area simplifies
the work of medical staff as well as providing added
comfort for patients.
Sixteen fully armed paratroopers can be carried and
can jump
very rapid sequence from the rear floor
sill, controlled by one air dispatcher.
The aircraft flies
under full control down to indicated air speeds of 120
km/h (65kt). With roller conveyors and extractor
parachute systems, palletised loads can also be airin
dropped.
With a fuselage cross-section
-98m (6ft 6in) square,
the Skyvan offers the
1
and 5-68m (18ft 7in) long,
advantages of a very strong floor, unobstructed
capacity and ease of loading. It is powered by two
extremely reliable and versatile turboprops, Garrett
AiResearch TPE 331 -201 engines flat rated at 71 5shp
each, giving a take-off and landing ground run of less
than 260m (850ft), up to 325 km/h (175 kt) cruise
and excellent low-speed handling qualities.
Skyvan sells at half the price of a helicopter of
virtually the same load-carrying capacity and its operating costs are less than half, while its ability to operate
from small, rough airstrips enables it to operate from
most of the sites which helicopters can use.
For military purposes the Skyvan can operate at
weights up to 6120kg (13 5001b), with a 2265kg
(50001b)
payload under normal conditions, and
6580kg (14 5001b) with 2705kg (60001b) payload
under controlled overload conditions.
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world-wide commercial applications, the RollsRoyce Dart is in service with the Royal Air Force in the Hawker
Siddeley Andover and Argosy transports; it also powers the
More than 5000 Dart
Breguet Alize anti-submarine aircraft.
engines have been produced for twelve aircraft types, and later
marks of the engine are still in full-scale production. The operational experience accumulated by this family of engines now
totals more than 50 million hours
In addition to its
Since entering service in 1951 the Avon has powered military
over the world. It has been manufactured in greater
quantities than any other British gas turbine, and more than six
million service hours have been accumulated in bomber, fighter,
aircraft all
and transport
trainer
power 27
aircraft.
Military
different types of aircraft
manufactured under licence abroad. The
Avon
level
is
the
BAC
versions of the
Avon
throughout the world and are
latest application of the
Lightning supersonic interceptor, the
maximum
speed of which considerably exceeds Mach 2
The Spey
is
the second generation of Rolls-Royce turbofans to
enter quantity production, and civil and military engines are being
developed to an integrated programme. In addition to its com-
Spey has been chosen for the McDonnell
forthe Royal Air Force, the Buccaneer 2
and the Nimrod maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
mercial applications, the
Phantom
strike fighters
strike aircraft
version of the engine, given the USAF designation TF 41 -A-1
being jointly developed and manufactured by Rolls-Royce and
the Allison Division of General Motors
One
is
360
More powerful than the
for airline operation.
handling
made
transports,
it
Tyne was originally designed
economy, nigh power and good
Dart, the
However,
its
ideally suited as a
such as the Short
powerplant
Belfast.
In
1964
for large military
a
European con-
MAN
sortium was formed, consisting of Hispano Suiza,
Turbo,
Fabrique Nationale and Rolls-Royce. This group of companies
undertakes the joint manufacture of Tyne engines for the Transall
C-160 transport and the Breguet Atlantic maritime reconnaissance aircraft for the French and German armed forces
Rolls-Royce-Turbomeca Adour is a simple, two-shaft
turbofan having an integral reheat unit of advanced design. The
propulsion unit has been designed for the SEPECAT Jaguar
supersonic trainer/strike aircraft and combines high performance
Rollsat altitude with a good fuel consumption at low level.
The
Royce and Turbomeca have formed a joint company, RollsRoyce-Turbomeca Limited, for the development and manufacture
of the Adour for the British and French governments under a 50:50
collaboration agreement
Rolls-Royce has pioneered the design and development of a
The RB 1 62 is a second-generation
liftjet which is used in the German Do 31 V/STOL military transport
and in the VAK 1 91 B tactical reconnaissance fighter. A version
designated the RB 162-86 has been specified as a booster for
the Trident 3B on order for British European Airways. It is on
offer for other booster applications, for which its high thrust/
weight ratio makes it particularly suitable
series of direct-lift engines.
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Gas turbine engines
for
types of aircraft
all
Products of the Aero Engine Division of Rolls-Royce include turboprops, turbojets, turbofans and liftjets for a
wide range of military aircraft. These engines range from the Dart turboprop and Avon turbojet both of which
have been in service since the early 1 950s
through the Spey turbofan to the lightweight RB 1 62 liftjet and the
latest collaborative programmes on the Adour and TF 41 turbofans. The division has also pioneered the development of a family of three-shaft turbofans, including the Trent and RB 21 1
The Aero Engine Division has factories in the Midlands of England, in Scotland and several establishments at
Barnoldswick, Sunderland and Dundonald in Northern Ireland.
—
—
Specifications
Dart
RDa 12
Tyne 20
Power
Performance
Take-off (sea-level
static ISA):
Specific fuel consumption
sea-level static ISA)
kg cv/h
lb tehp/h
cv
tehp
3290
3245
0708
0-317
with water
Cruise at 61 00
300 knot:
m
(20 000
injection
ft)
1642
0249
1620
556
Performance
Take-off power: 61 00 tehp, maintained by water methanol injection up to ISA
-228 C
Basic features
Compressor stages: six low-pressure, nine high-pressure
Combustion system: tubo-annular, ten straight-flow combusion
Turbine stages: three low-pressure, one high-pressure
Reduction gear ratio: 0064:1
liners
Basic features
Weight
Compressor: two-stage centrifugal
Combustion system: seven straight-flow chambers
Basic dry weight:
Turbine: three-stage axial
Reduction gear ratio: 00775:1
Dimensions
Overall length:
Weight
Maximum
1006 kg (22181b)
mm (108 7 in)
mm (43-2 in)
2743
Carcase diameter: 1092
basic dry weight:
629 kg (1387
lb)
Dimensions
Length (without
Diameter: 963
Avon
jet pipe):
mm
Mk
(37-9
2527
mm
(99-49
in)
in)
302 C
Adour
Performance
Performance
Take-off thrust
(sea-level static ISA)
5480 kp
(12 1001b)
7170kp
(15 680 1b)
Dry:
With reheat:
Take-off thrust (dry) more than 2000 kp (4400 lb)
Take-off thrust (with reheat) more than 3000 kp (6600
:
:
lb)
Basic features
Basic features
Compressor: 16-stage axial
Combustion system: eight straight-flow interconnected
Turbine: two-stage axial
Exhaust system:
By-pass ratio: 1 :1
Compressor stages: two low-pressure,
five high-pressure
Combustion system: fully annular
Turbine stages: one high-pressure, one low-pressure
liners
fully variable afterburner
Weight
Weight
Basic dry weight: approx 600 kg
Basic dry weight (excluding reheat
jet
pipes):
1288 kg (2840
(1
320
lb)
1b)
Dimensions
Dimensions
Overall length (excluding reheat jet pipes):
Carcase diameter: 1118
(44 in)
5430
mm
(138
Overall length: 2970
Intake diameter: 560
in)
mm
mm
(11 7 in)
(22
in)
mm
RB
Spey
Performance
Minimum take-off
thrust, sea-level
Mk 202
5556 kp (12 2501b)
Spey 62 (TF 41-A-1)
6463 kp (14 2501b)
flat rated to 25 C
reheat unlit
9306 kp (20 5151b) reheat
static ISA:
Basic features
Compressor stages:
Combustion system:
low pressure,
12 high-pressure
five
tubo-annular, ten straightflow combustion liners
lit
three low-pressure
-two intermediatepressure, 11 highpressure
Tubo-annular, ten
straight-flow
combustion
Two
Turbine stages:
high-pressure,
two
low-pressure
Two
162-81
Performance
Take-off thrust (sea-level static ISA):
Normal rating including 8 per cent control bleed: 2718 kp (5992 lb)
Contingency rating including 13 per cent control bleed: 2726 kp (60101b)
Basic features
Compressor stages: six
Combustion system: annular chamber with
Turbine stages: one
1
8 spray nozzles
Weight
Nominal weight of basic engine:
1
88-2 kg (41 5
lb)
liners
high-pressure
two low-pressure
Dimensions
Overall length (fixed nozzle):
Maximum
diameter:
740
mm
1370
(29
mm
(54
in)
in)
Weight
Total dry weight:
1857 kg (4093
lb)
1452 kg (3201
lb)
Dimensions
Overall length:
Intake internal diameter:
5204 mm (204-9 in)
826 mm (32-5 in)
2606 mm (102-6 in)
952 mm (37 5 in)
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Design of the Pegasus as the world's first vectored-thrust turbofan
in 1956 and the engine was developed for the Hawker
Siddeley P 1 1 27 strike aircraft. Now known as the Harrier, this
aircraft entered service with the Royal Air Force in 1969 and has
been ordered for service with the United States Marine Corps.
The Pegasus is also installed in the German Dornier Do 31, the
began
first jet-sustained V/STOL transport aircraft. The essential
feature of the Pegasus is the use of four directionally controllable
world's
thrust nozzles to 'vector' the thrust as required.
Present versions
9 000 lb) thrust but development of a more
powerful version of the engine, the Pegasus 11, is now fully
funded by the British Government
are rated at 861 8 kp
M
45H
turbofan of advanced design with modular conmaintenance and rapid inspection and replacement of components in situ. It is being developed jointly
by the Bristol Engine Division of Rolls-Royce and the French
The
is
a
struction for ease of
SNECMA. The engine first ran in January
1969 (following testing with a 'demonstrator' engine that first
ran in June 1 966). By the time ARB and FAA approval is granted
in 1972 the engine will have logged more than 4000 hours in the
air on flight development and more than 4000 hours of bench
running. First of the M 45H series powers the VFW 614 shorthaul airliner. Development plans show a thrust growth potential
up to 4536 kg (10 000 1b)
engine company,
Since its initial conception in 1948 as a short-life expendable
engine for the Jindivik pilotless target drone, the Viper turbojet
has been developed into a highly successful engine for military
and civil purposes with thrusts up to 1810 kg (4000 1b). The
Viper has powered all marks of the BAC Jet Provost trainer and
powers the new BAC 167 Strikemaster. The Viper is built under
licence by Piaggio of Italy and the Commonwealth Aircraft
Corporation of Australia for the Macchi M B 326 trainer. With more
than 1 l million hours of service flying now achieved, the Viper is
in
worldwide operation and powers the basic
foreign
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air
forces
trainers
of
23
(1
The Olympus was the first British turbojet engine of the two-spool
layout, which gives extreme flexibility and hence excellent
handling characteristics. The engine first ran in 1950 and the
Mk 101 of 4990 kg (11 000 lb) thrust entered service in the
Avro Vulcan in 1956, followed by the Mk 201 in 1960 and the
Mk301 in 1963. Morethan a million hours have been accumulated
in service with the Vulcan. The latest supersonic versions of the
Olympus are suitable for operation at speeds up to Mach 205 at
ISA conditions. Olympus engines equipped with fully variable
reheat have completed a considerable amount of running at
static thrusts of the order of 1 7 240 kg (38 000 lb). The Olympus
has also been developed for industrial and marine purposes
Rolls-Royce's experience in the development and production of
ramjets is unique in Europe, work on ramjets having been started
The ramjet is a versatile propulsion unit suitable for a
in 1949.
variety of applications at speeds above Mach 1-5, including
surface-to-air defence missiles, target drones and supersonic
manned aircraft. The Thor shown at the left is the power unit of
the BAC Bloodhound surface-to-air guided missile which is in
service with the Royal Air Force and the air forces of Australia,
Switzerland, Sweden and Singapore. The Odin is the propulsive
unit of the Hawker Siddeley Sea Dart surface-to-air shipborne
missile.
The Sea Dart is launched by a solid-propellant rocket
engine and is thereafter sustained in flight by the Odin
Section 16: Aircraft and engines
Gas turbine engines
and ramjet engines
The
Bristol Engine Division of Rolls-Royce undertakes the design and manufacture of a range of gas turbine
engines and ramjets. Among its major products are the Pegasus vectored-thrust turbofan and the M 45 turbofan
(in collaboration with SNECMA of France). Well-established turbojets range from the Olympus family (of which
the commercial Olympus 593 powers the Concorde supersonic airliner) to the much smaller Vipers. The division
will also be responsible for the British share of the work on the RB 199 three-shaft turbofan for the European
multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA). For more than twenty years the division has also been developing a series
of ramjets.
The Bristol
Engine Division, with about 20 000 employees, has
and also has factories at Coventry, England.
headquarters
its
at
Patchway,
Bristol in
England,
Specifications
Pegasus
Pegasus 6 Mk 101
861 8 kp (19 000 1b)
Performance
Short-lift rating:
Pegasus
11
Mk
103
9752 kp
(21
500
lb)
Basic Features (Pegasus 5)
Fan: three-stage overhung, no inlet guide vanes
Compressor: eight-stage
axial
Combustion system: annular
Turbine stages: two high-pressure, two low-pressure (fan)
Weight (Pegasus
5)
1261 kg (2780
Basic engine:
Dimensions (Pegasus
lb)
5)
mm (98 84 in)
mm (48 05 in)
Flange-to-flange length: 2510
Diameter (intake flange) 1 220
:
M 45H-01
Olympus
301
Performance
Performance
Take-off thrust (sea-level static ISA): 3520 kp (7760
Take-off thrust: 9072 kp (20 000
lb)
consumption
lb)
at this rating: 0-81 5
kg/h/kp (0-81 5 Ib/h/lb)
Specific fuel consumption at this rating: 0-45 kg/h/kp (0-45 Ib/h/lb)
Specific fuel
Basic features
Basic features
Compressor stages: six low-pressure, seven high-pressure
Combustion system: annular with eight flame tubes
Turbine stages: one high-pressure, one low-pressure
Compressor: one fan stage coupled to five-stage intermediate-pressure; sevenstage high-pressure
Combustion system: annular
Turbine stages: one high-pressure three intermediate-pressure
By-pass
Weight
ratio: 2-85:1
Dry:
1946 kg (42901b)
Weight
Basic engine: 673 kg (1483 lb)
Dimensions
Dimensions
Length: 3255
(1280 in)
Maximum diameter: 1 1 30
mm
mm
Overall length: 2600
Fan casing diameter:
mm
(102 4
909
mm
(44-5
in)
in)
(35-8
in)
Viper
Thor
Performance
Type: Ramjet comprising a centrebody intake of the two-shock type followed
by an annular diffuser leading to the combustion system. The parallel tailpipe
terminates in a convergent/divergent final nozzle
600 Series
500 Series
Take-off thrust
1524kp (33601b)
1814kp (4000
eight-stage axial
annular vaporising
single-stage
eight-stage axial
annular vaporising
345 kg (7601b)
345 kg (7601b)
1b)
(early version)
Basic features
Compressor:
Combustion system:
Turbine:
two-stage
Weight
Basic, dry:
Dimensions
Length (intake to exhaust
flange):
Maximum
casing diameter:
1806 mm (71 -1
624 mm (24-55
in)
in)
1806 mm (71 -1
624 mm (24-55
in)
in)
ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED
Bristol
Engine Division
PO Box
3, Filton, Bristol,
Telephone:
Bristol
693871
England
Cables: Brisidair Bristol
Telex:
44185
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Section 16: Aircraft and engines
The^RS 360,
result of
a
900 shp
fully
modular turboshaft engine, is the
Rolls-Royce Small
of gas turbine engines required to
intensive and detailed studies by
Engine Division into the
field
power the next generation
of
medium
helicopters.
A
variant of
Designed around a high-pressure ratio axial compressor of
exceptionally small dimensions, the Gnome is a free-turbine
turboshaft engine of 1 050-1 500 shp.
Gnome engines power
the Westland Whirlwind Mk 9, Mk 1
and Mk 1 2, the Westland
Wessex Mk 2, Mk 5 and series 60, Westland Sea King, AgustaBell Twin 205 and 204B, Augusta 101G (prototype), and the
Boeing-Vertol 107 HKP-4. Current engines are the Gnome
H 1200 and H 1400.
designated BS 360-07, has been selected to power
13 multi-purpose helicopter as
the twin-engined Westland
part of the Anglo-French helicopter programme.
To produce a light, compact and reliable high-performance
engine with good handling characteristics that meets military
and civil requirements, full advantage has been taken of the
extensive gas turbine experience in all divisions of Rolls-Royce
this engine,
WG
Limited.
A feature of the engine is the two-spool gas generator which
gives a compression ratio of 12'>:1 with wide performance
characteristics ensuring low specific fuel consumption and good
handling qualities without sophisticated compressor variable
geometry. This provides the basis for an engine with low overall
operating cost.
The incorporation of a modular concept enables major engine
components to be replaced without recourse to special equipment or expertise, thus facilitating repair and maintenance in the
field and simplifying support logistics by return of modules
(instead of complete engines) to contractors for overhaul.
The problem of sea-water corrosion has been largely overcome by the use of anti-corrosive materials in the compressors
and the complete absence of magnesium from the engine.
Developed
Wessex 3
for
the
Royal
Navy,
helicopter, the Palouste
originally
Mk
1
for
8 trolley
is
the
Westland
a simple, ultra-
self-contained air starter unit embodying the Rolls-Royce
Palouste air-bleed gas turbine. Equipped for aerial transportation
by helicopter and suitable for starting many types of aircraft, the
Mk 18 trolley incorporates a detachable two-wheel undercarriage equipped with rubber suspension units, and two folding
barrow-type handles for ground handling.
The fuel tank capacity is sufficient for up to 15 main engine
light,
starts.
The Nimbus
robust turboshaft engine particularly
currently in production
are the Mk 1 03/503 for the Westland Wasp and the Mk 1 05/502
shp
for Westland Scout helicopters with a five-minute rating of 71
at up to ISA - 25 C at sea level and a five-minute rating of 650 shp
30 C up to 2100 m (7000ft).
at ISA
is
a
small,
suitable for helicopters.
Nimbus engines
By agreement between Allison Division General Motors
Corporation and Rolls-Royce Limited, the Small Engine Division
is the sole distributor of the Allison Model 250 Series engines for
sale and support in the United Kingdom, Europe (excluding
Italy), Scandinavia, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, South America,
Near East, Middle East, India, Ceylon, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
This power unit is used in the Agusta-Bell and Bell Jet Ranger,
Hiller
FH 1100, the Hughes 500 and the
Fairchild
the
Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BO 105 helicopter and fixedwing applications of the turboprop.
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Section 16: Aircraft and engines
Gas turbine engines
Small units for aircraft and general purposes
of Rolls-Royce Limited, with about 4200 employees, has the responsibility within
Rolls-Royce for the design, development and production of all small gas turbines for use in helicopters and
fixed-wing aircraft, as airborne auxiliary power units, air starters and for other applications.
In addition, the Division continues to overhaul and manufacture spare parts for the range of piston engines
and gas turbines previously manufactured by the de Havilland and Blackburn engine companies; these
comprise the Gipsy, Goblin, Ghost, Gyron Junior, Cirrus, and Bombardier engines.
The Division has its headquarters at Leavesden, Hertfordshire, England, with test facilities and helicopter
The Small Engine Division
rotor rigs at Hatfield.
Specifications
RS360
Gnome H1400
Description
Contingency rating: 900 shp
Compressor LP spool: four-stage axial
Combustion: reverse-flow annular
Gas generator LP turbine: single-stage axial
Gas generator HP turbine: single-stage axial
Free power turbine: two-stage axial
Modular construction
shp
1
35 kg (300
mm (43 in)
mm (22 in)
Nimbus
Mk
Basic features
lb)
Max. basic dry weight: 153 kg (337
103 and
Mk
103/503) 710
105/502) 685
193/503)
685
105/502)
0265
695
Length: 1392
Diameter: 574
Mk
18 Trolley
Performance
Max. air delivery 1 5A sea level: 0-9 kg/sec (2 lb/sec)
Air delivery pressure ratio: 3-62:1
Air delivery temperature: 220X (428°F)
Free turbine turboshaft helicopter engine
Compressor: two-stage axial and single-stage centrifugal
Combustion: Single annular chamber
Gas generator turbine: two-stage axial
power
mm (54-8 in)
mm (22-6 in)
Palouste
0582
Basic features
Free
lb)
Dimensions
105
Specific fuel consumption
kg/cv/h
cv
Ib/shp/h
720 0-270
0-595
0-582
695 0265
shp
(Mk
(Mk
(Mk
(Mk
500 nominal rev/min
Weight
Performance
Five-minute
Five-minute
One hour
1420
Free turbine turboshaft helicopter engine
Compressor: ten-stage axial
Combustion: single annular chamber
Gas generator turbine: two-stage axial
Free power turbine: single-stage axial; 19
Dimensions
Length: 1092
Diameter: 558
cv
1521
1500
1400
Contingency
Max. one hour
Weight
Max. basic dry weight:
Specific fuel consumption
Ib/shp/h
kg/cv/h
0-607
0-272
0-610
0-273
Performance
Weight
Dry weight, fully equipped: 263 kg (579 lb)
Weight, air-transportable pack: 216 kg (475
turbine: single-stage axial
lb)
Weight
Dimensions
Installed engine:
Mk 103/503 304
Mk 105/502 297
kg (670
kg (655
Length: 1930 mm (6 ft 4
Width: 914 mm (3 ft)
Height: 1118 mm (3 ft 8
lb)
lb)
Dimensions
Length
(air
intake to exhaust duct):
Width (across exhaust ducts): 933
Height (gearbox
Allison
sump
1872
mm
to oil tank filler):
mm
(73-7
(38-7
in)
853
mm
(33-6
in)
Model 250 Turboprop
Allison
Total equiv
317
270
Take-off
Max. cont.
400
346
Take-off
Max. cont.
hp
power
Prop speed
rev/min
Spec, fuel consumption
kg/te cv/h Ib/tehp/h
cv
321
te
281
334
285
2025
2025
0-300
274
303
0-670
0-678
405
418
362
324
367
2025
0-270
0-276
0-603
0-616
330
351
te cv
shp
C18
Take-off
Max. cont.
C20
Take-off
Max. cont.
Lightweight turboprop engine
Compressor: six-stage axial, one stage centrifugal
fall
77-6 kg (171
B17— 86-2 kg (190
405
351
6000
6000
0-282
0-288
0-630
0-645
Combustion: single chamber
Gas producer turbine: two-stage
Free turbine: two-stage axial
Beta control
C18— 64 kg (141 lb)
C20— 70-3 kg (155 1b)
lb)
1b)
Dimensions
—
274
Weight
—
B15
B1 7
400
346
cv
321
Basic features
Weight
— Length:
317
270
Lightweight turboshaft engine
Compressor: six-stage axial, single stage centrifugal
Combusion: single chamber
Gas-producer turbine: two-stage axial
Free power turbine: two-stage axial
Controls: optional, two-lever incorporating
Spec fuel
consumption
rev/min kg/cv/h Ib/shp/h
0-697
6000 0-312
0-706
6000 0-316
Output
speed
Racir faaturac
B1 5
Model 250 Turboshaft
Perfo rmance
shp
B17
in)
in)
Performance
B15
in)
Dimensions
C18 Length: 1024
—
34 mm (44-6 in)
Height: 572 mm (22-5 in)
Width: 483 mm (19 in)
Length: 1 1 38 mm (44-8 in)
Height: 572 mm (22 5 in)
Width: 483 mm (19 in)
mm (40-3 in)
mm (23-7 in)
Width: 483 mm (19 in)
C20 — Length: 1034 mm (40-7 in)
Height: 589 mm (23-7 in)
Width: 483 mm (19 in)
1 1
Height: 589
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Small Engine Division
Leavesden, Watford,
WD2
Telephone: Garston 74000
7BZ, England
Cables: Rollsed Watford
Telex:
23206
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Helicopters
and
hovercraft
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Section 17: Helicopters and hovercraft
Wasp
(left)
Currently in service with the Royal Navy, as well as with four other
leading navies of the world, the British-designed and built
Wasp has proved to be a very capable helicopter for shipborne
operation.
Powered by
a
Mk 503
Rolls-Royce Nimbus gas turbine, this
seat general-purpose helicopter has a specially designed
undercarriage, incorporating fully castoring lockable wheels
5/6
allowing normal operation from small platforms on destroyers
and frigates in adverse weather and sea conditions. Anticoning and anti-droop stops in the main rotor head facilitate
starting and stopping in high winds.
The Wasp also has facilities for the addition of a power hoist
for rescue missions, and the rear seats and stretcher installations
can be folded back to provide adequate freight stowage space.
Sea King (right)
The Sea King, the world's most advanced anti-submarine search
and strike helicopter, is now in operational squadron service
with the Royal Navy. This versatile and powerful long-range
helicopter is fitted with two Rolls-Royce Gnome H 1400 gas
turbine engines of 1500shp each. Its equipment includes the
latest automatic flight control system and an integrated sonar-
-^P
te£f
^^
iw*
f^
-
-
-"*iJ2B
radar tactical display.
Although the primary role of Sea King is all-weather antisubmarine operations from either ship or shore, it can be readily
adapted to a number of secondary roles, including commando
transport, air/sea rescue and mine sweeping.
;
SA 330
(left)
Currently being built by Westland Helicopters Limited and Societe
Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale, the SA 330 will be the new
tactical helicopter for operation by the French Armed Forces
and the Royal Air Force.
The SA 330 is a twin-turbine aircraft with a four-bladed main
rotor and a five-bladed tail rotor. It has all-terrain landing gear
and easy accessibility for maintenance, facilitating a quick
change of major components. It is capable of a number of
operational roles, including troop transport (carrying 16 fully
equipped troops), ambulance duties, search and rescue and
freight transport. There is also a VIP transport version.
SA
341 (right)
is one of three helicopter types involved in the Anglo/
French helicopter co-operation agreement. Several hundreds of
this helicopter are required for the British Army and the French
Army and the production of these is being shared by both Westland
Helicopters Limited and Societe Nationale Industrielle Aero-
The SA 341
spatiale.
An advanced general-purpose light helicopter, this five-seat
machine is powered by a Turbomeca Astazou 3N turbine engine.
The streamlined body gives it an extremely high operating speed,
and ease of maintenance is one of the main design features.
WG
13
(left)
WG
impression of the general-purpose version of the
13 for
the British Army. This versatile helicopter will be able to accommodate 9 passengers plus a crew of two, or, alternatively, three
standard stretchers with a medical attendant and one seated patient.
Externally mounted armament can be carried, and a power hoist
also installed for air/sea or mountain rescue operations.
The British designed and developed
13 forms part of the
Anglo/French co-operation agreement, which also covers the
shared production of the SA 330 and SA 341 designed and
developed by Sud Aviation of France. It is scheduled to enter
service in the early 1970s.
Artist's
WG
Wessex 50
(right)
is the military counterpart of the civil Wessex 60
currently operating on oil rig support duties in many parts of the
world. Powered by coupled 1350shp Rolls-Royce Gnome free
turbines, the Wessex 50 is currently operating with the Royal Air
Force as the Wessex Mk 2, and with the Royal Navy as the Mk 5.
Operation with these two Services has taken this extremely
versatile helicopter into mnny countries throughout the world,
and the machine's ability to cope with the vastly differing terrains
and climatic conditions has proved that the Wessex offers operational capabilities second to none.
The Wessex 50
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Section 17: Helicopters and hovercraft
Helicopters
and
for military
The current range
Helicopters
land
civil
duties
of helicopters available from WestLtd
together with those now in
—
development, and including the machines involved in
the Anglo/French helicopter agreement
will fill most
—
and military requirements in the Western world
throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s. Particulars
and general specifications of these aircraft are given
civil
here.
Wasp
Maximum
Maximum
Weight summary
Manufacturer's basic weight 1672kg (36871b)
Pilot 82kg (1801b)
Disposable load 741kg (16331b)
Maximum all-up weight 2495kg (55001b)
Maximum fuel 563kg (12401b)
range, standard fuel tankage
487km (263nm)
7.3m/sec (1440ft/min)
Hovering ceiling out-of-ground effect 2682m (8800ft)
Hovering ceiling in ground effect 3810m (12 500ft)
rate of climb
Dimensions
Main rotor dia 9 83m (32ft
3in)
(40ft 4in)
Overall length 1
Tail rotor dia 2 29m (7ft 6in)
Overall height 3 56m (11ft 8in)
Wheel track 2-64m (8ft)
23m
AUW
Performance at 2500kg (55001b)
in ISA conditions
Maximum speed 194km/h (105 knots)
Maximum cruising speed 178km/h (96 knots)
Sea King
Weight summary
Maximum
Manufacturer's basic weight 5520kg (12 1701b)
Pilot plus two crew 272kg (6001b)
Disposable load 3506kg (77301b)
Maximum all-up weight 9299kg (20 5001b)
Maximum fuel 2495kg (55001b)
Carries
range (standard fuel) 1120km (600nm)
for 92km (50nm) radius
5-2m/sec (3000ft/min)
3200kg (70001b) payload
Maximum
rate of climb
Dimensions
Main rotor dia
1889m
1
(62ft)
Overall length 22 1 5m (72ft 8in)
Tail rotor dia 3-16m (10ft 4in)
Overall height 5-1 3m (16ft 10in)
Wheel track 3-96m (13ft)
Overall width (with flotation gear)
Performance at 9300kg (20 5001b) in ISA conditions
Maximum speed 235km/h (123knots)
Maximum cruising speed 211km/h (131 knots)
4-99m
(16ft 4in)
SA330
Overall dimensions (rotor turning)
Weights
8m (59-6ft)
Width 1500m (49-2ft)
Height 5-1 2m (16 8ft)
Empty weight (without operational equipment) 3290kg (72531b)
Total weight 6400kg (14 11 Olb)
Overall dimensions (blades folded)
Power
Length 14-80m (48-5ft)
Two
Width 3-50m (1 1 5ft)
Heights 12m (16 8ft)
Constructor Turbomeca
Power rating (each) 1300hp
Length 18
1
plant
free-turbine engines
Turmo
III
C.4
SA341
Weight summary
Maximum gross weight 1600kg (35301b)
Overload maximum gross weight 1700kg (37501b)
Empty weight 800kg (17651b)
Performance
at
1600kg (35301b)
Maximum range 690km (370nm)
Maximum speed in excess of 140
WG
AUW in ISA
Dimensions
Main rotor dia 10-5m (34ft 5|in)
Overall length (with rotor turning) 1210m (39ft 8 fin)
Ducted tail rotor dia 0-69m (2ft 3in)
Overall height 2-96m (9ft S\\r\)
Skid track 1 -93m (6ft 4in)
Its typical uses include passenger transport, casualty evacuation, freight transport
and reconnaissance duties
conditions
knots
13
Weight summary
Empty weight 2347kg (51751b)
Equipment, radios and miscellaneous 40kg (881b)
Oil 16kg (36lb)
Pilot 82kg (1801b)
Full fuel 726kg (16001b)
Single engine forward climb.
Sea level (inter-contingency rating) 225m/min (740ft'min)
Maximum range, standard fuel (no reserves) 870km (470nm)
with reserves 1850km
Auxiliary fuel
take-off at 3860kg (85001b)
Dimensions
Main rotor dia 12-8m
Payload 418kg (9211b)
Take-off weight 3629kg (80001b)
Performance
at the
Tail rotor dia
normal all-up weight of 3630kg (80001b) and at ISA
-20 C
maximum sustained 160 knots
Free air hover 3050m (10 000ft)
Forward climb at sea level 810m/min (2650ft/min)
(maximum continuous rating)
Speed
at sea level
Level flight
—
fuel
consumption, sea
level
—
—
(42ft)
(7ft 3in)
Overall length (rotor turning 15-2m (49ft 9in)
Overall width (rotor turning) 128m (42ft)
Maximum height (tail rotor turning) 3-7m (1 2ft)
Overall length (blades folded) 12-8m (41ft 10 Jin)
Skid undercarriage track 2m (6ft 8in)
Power
Two
0-845kg/km (3-45lb/nm)
2-2m
(1000nm)
plant
Rolls-Royce BS. 360-07 free-turbine engines
Wessex 50
Weight summary
Manufacturer's basic weight with standard equipment 3674kg (81001b)
Oil
33 5kg (741b)
Crew 77kg (1701b)
Disposable load 2389kg (52561b)
All-up weight 6169kg (13 6001b)
Maximum fuel 1125kg (24801b)
Maximum
Maximum
cruising speed
Dimensions
Main rotor dia 17
AUW in
Performance at 6170kg ( 13 6001b)
Maximum speed 21 5km/h (1 1 6 knots)
1
93km/h (104
knots)
range 537km (290nm)
Best rate of climb at sea level 7-8m/sec (1540ft/min)
Vertical rate of climb at sea level 3-1m/sec (620ft/min)
07m
(56ft)
Overall length 2003m (65ft 1 0Jin)
Nose-to-tail rotor distance 1 5-1 8m (49ft 1 1 in)
Overall height at main rotor 4-9m (1 6ft 2in)
Wheel track 3 66m (12ft)
ISA conditions
WESTLAND HELICOPTERS LIMITED— a subsidiary of West/and Aircraft Limited
Yeovil, Somerset, England
Telephone: Yeovil 5222
Cables: Aircraft Telex Yeovil
Telex:
46277
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The general arrangement
of the craft is for
front-loading with the engine sited aft
and the propeller mounted on a swivelling
pylon. The control cabin is on top of the
main cabin.
The bow is fitted with a
clamshell' door. The buoyancy tank, two
main longitudinal walls either side of the
central main cabin, superstructure and
machinery and systems aft of the control
cabin are common to the various versions
of the craft. The forward superstructure is
designed so that it can be adapted to the
required variant with the minimum change.
The fan intake, control cabin and other
double-curvature surfaces are of glassreinforced plastics.
Although new in design, the Wellington
makes extensive use of components and
constructional techniques employed on
the Mountbatten. The engine, transmission
gearboxes and propeller are identical with
those of the larger craft.
Directional
control is achieved by the swivelling
propeller pylon; the air-porting and skirtlift system are similar to that used on the
Winchester and the Warden.
Two small auxiliary power units provide
supplies independent of the
electrical
main engine. Radar and other navigational
aids enable the craft to operate effectively
in
370
bad weather and
at night.
Section 17: Helicopters and hovercraft
Wellington
BH.7
logistics
and
fast attack hovercraft
The Wellington (BH.7) Class
Fast attack craft
the fast attack craft.
This craft features a modified bow to give optimum
sea-keeping qualities. Various internal layouts can be
adopted depending on service requirements and
weapon fits and there is ample deck area for an operations room, crew quarters, galley, etc. Air conditioning
is the first hovercraft to be
designed from the outset as a naval vessel, combining
a good payload or weapons system with real seakeeping ability and high performance. There are two
basic types of the Wellington, the logistics craft and
can be
This type of craft has a large unobstructed centre cabin
with access via a large 'clamshell' bow door.
The
centre cabin is designed to carry vehicles; troops and
small stores are carried in side cabins.
For logistic work, ancillary equipment and armament are kept to a minimum to give a greater payload
capacity.
However, lightweight armour can be fitted
at the expense of payload, to protect vital areas such as
the control cabin and engine.
Typical loads are three i-ton trucks
with 60
equipped troops, or six f-ton trucks, or two Scout cars,
or
1
70
fully
fitted for
Armament
Logistics craft
use
fits
in tropical areas.
are designed to suit
individual customers
requirements of
studies include 20
the
and
specific
current
mm
automatic turrets, surface-tosurface and surface-to-air short-range guided missiles
with optical or television sighting and intermediate
range surface-to-surface guided missiles with full
fire-control radar giving a 'dark fire' and 'over the
horizon' capability.
Armour plating, radio and radar fits and fuel capacity
are all compatible with the armament and envisaged
role.
equipped troops.
Specification
Power plant and systems
Main engine: Rolls-Royce Marine Proteus at 3400 shp max continuous power
Auxiliary power plant: two Rover 1S/90 gas turbines
Dimensions
Overall length: 23 52 m (77 ft 2 in)
Overall beam: 1386 m (45 ft 6 in)
Overall height on landing pads: 101
Hover height: 1 -6 m (5 ft 6 in)
m
(33
Fan:
ft)
BHC
Propeller:
12-bladed, centrifugal, 3-5 m (1 1 ft 6
4-bladed, controllable pitch, 5-8
HSD
in) dia
m
(19
ft)
dia
Performance
normal gross weight, at 1 5 C
speed: 65 knots (1 20 km/h) in calm water, no wind
Rough water speed: 35-45 knots (65-85 km/h) in 1 -34 m (4 \ ft) seas, depending on heading and wave length
Endurance: 8 hours at max continuous rating on 8 tons of fuel with 10% reserve
at
Max water
Weights
Normal gross weight: 45 tons
Fuel load at 45 tons all-up weight: 9 tons
Max fuel capacity 12 5 tons
BRITISH
East
Cowes,
Telephone:
HOVERCRAFT CORPORATION
Isle of
Wight, England
Cowes 4121
Cables: Brithover
Cowes
Telex:
86190
371
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i*5v* 3H#*T^
A
Winchester (SR.N6) Class craft of 200
Royal
Corps of Transport
Squadron.
amphibious
during
beach
attacks
a
assault exercises
One
of eight
Winchesters
now
in
service with the Imperial Iranian
A
squadron
Navy
Winchester Class craft which is in
Royal Navy in the
service with the
Falkland Islands as a troop transport and
communications
172
craft
Section 17: Helicopters and hovercraft
Winchester
SR.N6 Class
military hovercraft
Since its introduction to commercial and military service
1965, the Winchester (SR.N6) Class hovercraft has
logged more hours than all other types of hovercraft put
together in operations in all parts of the world.
This experience has played a significant part in the
successful development of the Winchester as a fast,
in
dependable and versatile vehicle ideally suited for
naval and other military duties.
To date, these craft have entered fully operational
service with the defence forces of four nations. Being
fully amphibious, the Winchester can
cross surf,
beaches, marshes, swamps, scrubland, snow and ice
without hindrance and is capable of establishing
reliable lines of communications in areas denied to other
forms of transport.
At an all-up weight of 11 000 kg, the Winchester
can be fitted with a wide variety of equipment for
military duties.
This equipment can include light
defensive armament and armour, strengthened side
decks to facilitate loading/unloading from ships, racks
for carrying external loads, a roof hatch for crane
loading, air conditioning or forced-draught ventilation
and heating equipment and a wide array of sophisticated
radio and navigation equipment.
installations
All
ensure
maximum
have been carefully engineered to
and reliability at sea level.
efficiency
Operational advantages
The military effectiveness of the Winchester
unique combination of
High speed
lies in its
abilities:
Design simplicity
Amphibious capability
Minimal crew requirements
Proven reliability
Role versatility
Rugged
structure
Invulnerability
Ease of deployment
Endurance
Specification
Dimensions
Propeller:
Overall length: 14-76 m (48 ft 5 in)
Overall beam: 701
(23 ft)
Overall height on landing pads: 4-57 m (1 5 ft)
Cabin size (length
width): 6-62 X 2-34 m (21 ft 9 in v 7
Cabin headroom at centre line: 1 83 m (6 ft)
Door aperture (height > width) 1 -75 0-99 m (5 ft 9 in <
Skirt length: 1-22 m (4 ft)
Lift
m
«
:
fan:
Rotol 4-bladed, variable pitch 2-74 m (9
12-bladed, centrifugal 2-13 m (7 ft) dia
Dowty
BHC
ft
8
in)
Performance
3 ft 3
in)
at
normal gross weight at 15 C
speed: 50 knots (92 km/h) on calm water, no wind, continuous
Max water
power
rating
Average service water speed: 30-35 knots (55-65 km/h)
Power
Max
waters
Endurance:
plant and systems
Gnome
gas turbine
continuous rating: 990 shp at 15C
BRITISH
East
Cowes,
Telephone:
dia
Normal fuel capacity: 1200 litres (265 gal)
Additional fuel capacity: 900 litres (200 gal)
Normal gross weight: 10-7 tons
Engine: Rolls-Royce
ft)
36
hours
at
max continuous power
rating
in
sheltered coastal
on 1200
litres
(265 gal)
fuel
Long-range endurance: 5-7 hours with additional
fuel
HOVERCRAFT CORPORATION
Isle
of Wight, England
Cowes 4121
Cables: Brithover
Cowes
Telex:
86190
373
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An
artist's impression of the VT1.
The
armament is variable, but this version
shows a 40 mm gun forward and a
20 mm gun aft. It also shows as main
armament four Sea-killer missiles, each
with a range of 20 km and the hitting
power of a six-inch shell. Control is by
means of the Sea-hunter control system
complete with
its
navigation radar
is
own
radar.
A
separate
also fitted
Specification
Length overall: 30
m (98-5 ft)
Breadth overall: 16-3 m (53-5 ft)
All-up weight: 1 00 tons
Fuel and armament weight: 40 tons
60 tons
Maximum speed: over 110 km/h (60 knots)
Range: 750-1500 km (400-800 nm) according to
—
amount
374
of fuel carried
Section 17: Helicopters and hovercraft
Hovercraft
Military version of
Vosper Thornycroft VT1
The 80-ton semi-amphibious Vosper Thornycroft VT1
hovercraft design can be adapted to a military role. A
higher performance will result from the installation of
two Rolls-Royce Proteus gas turbines as the main
propulsion machinery and two Rolls-Royce Darts asthe
lift machinery, with a greater depth of skirt for improved
sea-keeping ability. Propulsion can be by means of
water jets contained in retractable skegs. The craft will
have a speed of over 110km/h (60 knots). It will be
able to operate in nominal water depths with some
ability to clear obstacles such as logs, sandbars and
submerged booms.
20
of
The accommodation can provide for a crew of some
officers and men and is generally similar to that
a modern fast patrol boat, with ample space in the
Underwater propulsion prevents the operation of the
craft overland, but there are compensating advantages.
The immersed skegs enable the craft to be accurately
manoeuvred in cross winds and the absence of air
propellers not only reduces the noise but also leaves
the upper deck clear so that there is a good all-round
view from the control cabin and wide arcs of fire for
the weapons.
A fairly considerable and widely varying armament
load can be carried.
That shown in the illustrations
is a possible arrangement but other configurations are
available to meet particular requirements.
operations room and a separate cabin for the
command-
ing officer.
VOSPER THORNYCROFT
Shipbuilding Division
Vosper House, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, England
Telex: 86115
Telephone: Cosham 79481
1966
1969
375
Section 17: Helicopters and hovercraft
designs, develops and manufactures skirts
and skirt systems under licence from Hovercraft
Development Limited.
Avon
Hovercraft skirts
and
skirt
systems
Experience with coated fabrics, sophisticated
manufacturing equipment, supported by extensive
rubber and textile laboratories, ensure the technical
ability to provide an advisory service on hovercraft
skirt systems and hovercraft materials for particular
Avon Rubber Co
Ltd
Bradford-on-Avon
Wiltshire,
376
England
Telephone: Bradford-on-Avon 2191
applications.
A hovercraft projects group within the Avon
Group of companies provides a technical advisory
service on materials and skirt systems and maintains
close liaison with all the major hovercraft manufacturers throughout the world.
Cables: Industrial Bradford-on-Avon
Telex:
44856
Section 18
Weapons
and
control
systems
for
aircraft
377
*
Section 18:
Weapons and
control systems for aircraft
Hunter T7
Sea Vixen
Canberra
Jet Provost
Buccaneer
Mk3
Westland Whirlwind
Jaguar
Harrier
68 mm rockets being fired from a Type M
155 rocket launcher on an RAF Phantom
1000 metres (1100 yards) from target in
a 10" dive.
All rockets clear the pod in
8 second
Rocket
launchers
manufactured
by
Ltd in England
Thomas French & Sons
to Mafra designs (either 2-in or
have been
378
fitted to
all
68-mm)
these aircraft
Photos are the copyright of the Ministry of
Defence
Section 18:
Weapons and
control systems for aircraft
Airborne rocket launchers
for air-to-ground attack
Manufactured
in
England by Thomas French
SA Engins Matra
& Sons
Ltd to original designs of
Launcher No 6 for use with 2-in rockets
Designed for use on helicopters and light aircraft to
carry seven rockets which may be discharged singly
or in ripple at
100 msec
intervals
Launcher No 7 for use with 2-in rockets
Designed for multiple carriage on the wing stations to
be compatible with the full flight envelope of most
modern high-speed aircraft.
The No 7 carries 36
missiles which can be fired in pairs or in ripple at
35 msec intervals
M 1 55 for use with 68-mm rockets
Manufactured by Thomas French & Sons Ltd from an
original design by Engins Matra. Designed for training
and operational use to carry eighteen SNEB 68-mm
rockets which can be fired singly or in ripple at 33 msec
Launcher, Type
intervals
M 1 55 rocket launcher being conveyed to aircraft.
Each launcher carries eighteen SNEB 68-mm rockets
Type
THOMAS FRENCH & SONS
59 St James's
Street,
Telephone: 01-629 7101
LTD
London SW1, England
Cables: Rufflette
London SW1
Telex:
25115
379
Section 18:
Weapons and
control systems for aircraft
Top
left:
twin release of
bombs
fighter during a low-level attack
with retarder system from Star-
on
a
Above: bomb with air-brake retarder
showing fabric ribbons deployed
Left:
38(
Arming fork
Base ring (steel forging)
4
Lanyard (retarder timer)
Lanyard (arming fork lock)
5
Arm
6
7
Fin assembly (one-piece casting)
Arming vane
release
mechanism
8
9
I
I I
Arming
fork lock
13
1^
Securing pads
2
bomb
Riveted joint (cone-to-fin assembly)
Central cone (flared steel tube)
Retarder arm
Arm release hook
Welded joint (cone-to-base
1
in
the open position,
tail fitted to US Mk 83 450kg (10001b) bomb
on the centre-line station of an F 104G Starfighter
Below: cut-away view of air-brake
1
tail
No 117
installed
2
3
defended target
ring)
retarder
tail
unit
Section 18:
Weapons and
control systems for aircraft
Bomb retarder
air-brake
The
UK
tail
been demonstrated to meet
requirements for safe and
retarder system has
and NATO military
effective
bombing
in
the low-level strike
role.
It
is
suitable for use with all current and projected aircraft
(500capable of carrying bombs in the 230-450kg
"
10001b) range (UK and US types, see table).
The equipment
designed for use in the low-level
mode when attacking defended target areas where
there is an operational requirement for delivering bombs
at altitudes and speeds which offer the highest chances
of defence penetration. Bomb retardation reduces the
previously high risk of fragment damage to the aircraft
to an insignificant level by ensuring a safe separation
distance between aircraft and bomb at detonation.
Only simple pilot-operated sighting equipment is
is
required.
The system is incorporated in a new bomb tail unit
with an air brake of composite design and a special
environment-sensitive fuse.
Construction of the tail is based on a rigid body
attachment ring and centre cone enclosed by four
rear-hinged skin sections which are supplemented by
inter-connecting ribbon fabric to form a fast-acting
and reliable air brake of consistent performance. The
air-brake release has a timer-controlled function
A second
initiated by a lanyard at bomb release.
453kg
(10001b)
bombing
unit for low-level
unlocks a rear-mounted fuse arming vane
which, in turn, permits the fuse to monitor the bomb
retardation time function and to arm or sterilise the
bomb, depending on correct or incorrect conditions of
lanyard
and operation.
release
a range of British bombs;
use with bombs of US
manufacture. The system is quantity produced and in
general service with the Royal Air Force.
Among the aircraft suitable for the use of retarded
bomb techniques the following are typical examples:
Canberra, Lightning, Hunter, Mirage, Jaguar, Vulcan,
F104 Starfighter, F 86 Sabre, Phantom and Jet
The
tail
variants
is
are
designed to
available
fit
for
Provost.
Bomb
types
UK
Mk 2
Mk 6
Mk 6*
Mk V
Mk 9
Mk 10
Mk 11
Mk IV
Mk 12*
Mk 13-16
—
kg
453
453
453
453
453
453
453
453
453
453
245
lb
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
540
us
kg
M
M
227
453
227
453
340
64
65
Mk 82
Mk83
M 117
lb
500
1000
500
1000
750
1035mm
bombs
H
Weight - 68kg
Associated fuse
227kg
is
(5001b)
fitted in rear fuse
pocket
bombs
A
Associated fuse
is
fitted in rear fuse
Weight - 54kg
pocket
1201b
HUNTING ENGINEERING LIMITED
Defence Sales
Reddings Wood, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
Telephone: Ampthill 3431
Cables:
Huneng Ampthill
Telex:
82105
381
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Weapons and
control systems for aircraft
The armour-piercing rocket head weighing 1 -245 kg (275 lb) consists of a core of
tungsten carbide around which is moulded a body of resin and aluminium powder
which has a high penetration capacity. The target effectiveness in terms of hole and
fragment damage is comparable with that of some shaped charges of larger diameter
This head, designed for maximum blast and fragmentation effect, is a cylindrical light
alloy case filled with high-explosive, detonated by a fuze No 942 screwed into its nose.
The fuze incorporates a delay arming device to ensure that the rocket is at least 1 20 m
(400 ft) from the aircraft before it is armed. The weight of the complete head is 1 475 kg
(3
25
lb)
Using the same light alloy case as the high-explosive head, the practice head is filled with
an inert compound and has a nose plug to represent the fuze, the complete head weighing
1 475 kg
exactly the same as the high-explosive head shown above.
(3 25 lb)
Attachment, as with all the rocket heads, is effected by a threaded spigot at the base of
the heads
—
Left: 2-inch rocket with fins extended. The complete rocket
the break at the middle indicates the omitted part
is
longer than
shown
here;
The rocket motor shown at the left comprises four main components: the
motor tube, the propellant charge, the igniter and the fin-venturi unit.
A feature of the motor is the small ignition delay over the working
temperature range, an essential feature
when
selected.
A propellant charge, occupying most of the steel motor tube, has a starshaped hole through its entire length to permit a constant burning surface;
its outer surface is inhibited by an ethyl-cellulose coating. Also the composition of the propellant is so designed that any variation in burning
time in different temperature conditions is minimised.
The igniter, placed immediately on the front end of the propellant
charge, combines a 'radhaz' filter for protection against premature ignition
by high-power radio and radar transmission. An obturator and a spacer
ripple firing
is
placed over the igniter completes the assembly which is locked in the tube
by a shell ring, sealed to prevent the escape of gas. The shell ring is
threaded to accept the rocket head.
The steel fin-venturi unit is screwed into the rear of the motor tube.
Rectangular fins are provided on a collar at the rear of the unit and are
normally restrained in the closed position by a strap until the rocket is
loaded. When launched, the fins are opened about 1 metre in front of the
launcher by springs and are then locked in the extended position.
An end cap, crimped to the venturi of the rocket, provides a seal for the
motor and the radhaz' protection disc. The end cap acts as a retention
device for the rocket when loaded into a launcher. It also carries a firing
socket which connects with a filter and the igniter.
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Section 18:
Weapons and
control systems for aircraft
2-inch rocket system
for air-to-air
and air-to-ground attack
2-inch rocket system, now in world-wide
has been designed by the British Government
Research and Development Establishments to provide
the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force with a simple,
low-cost, versatile system coupled with a highly
effective attack capability.
Having an operational
speed range extending from hovering to supersonic
flight, the system is readily adaptable to any fixed
or rotating-wing aircraft, including those which may
be subjected to catapult take-off and arrested landing
The
For these reasons and particularly because of its
superior performance, the 2-inch rocket system is now
being used as an effective weapon in the air-to-air
role in addition to the conventional air-to-ground
configuration.
For example, the BAC
Lightning
employs two special 2-inch rocket pods constructed
integral with the aircraft fuselage as its conventional
weapon system, secondary to its guided missiles.
Any conventional aircraft using a simple reflector or
angular velocity gunsight can employ this modern
technique by fitting 2-inch multiple launchers to the
underwing pylons or strong points.
Two standard launcher units (the No 6 for helicopters
and light aircraft, and the No 7 for most other aircraft)
are also available.
British
use,
conditions.
comparison with the complex precisionbuilt machine guns and cannon, are simple, easily
maintained, virtually recoil-less and able to deliver,
with accuracy, a warhead capable of much greater
Rockets,
in
destruction.
Rocket
Dimension:
A
B
C
D
121 -90 cm (48 00
100 25 cm (39-40
88-90 cm (35 00
1700 cm (6-70
5-10 cm (200
E
Weight
4 55
Weight
4 32
in)
B
in)
in)
in)
in)
C
with HE head or practice head:
kg (10 021b)
with armour-piercing head:
kg (9 521b)
Launcher No
T
H
6
Dimension:
F
130-65
G
28-85
H
64-40
J
31 57
K
31 75
cm
cm
cm
cm
cm
00 cm
(51
(11
44
36
in)
e$
in)
(25-36 in)
(12 43 in)
(1 2 50 in) (loaded)
L
(16-15 in) (fired)
41
Weight, loaded: 49 45 kg (109 lb)
Weight, fired: 17 69 kg (39 lb)
Launcher No 7
Dimension.
M
254 00 cm (10000
in)
46-87 cm (1806 in)
35-56 cm (14 00 in)
O
P
17-78 cm (7 00 in)
Q
4-52 cm (1-78 in)
R 132 80 cm (52-30 in)
Weight, loaded: 260 37 kg (574
Weight, fired: 97 53 kg (21 5 lb)
N
lb)
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Telephone: 01-437 9288
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Weapons and
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The
British Aircraft Corporation Jet Provost trainer aircraft is seen here equipped with
8 kg (4 lb) retarded practice bombs. Now in production for Royal Navy and Royal Air
Force use, the main advantages of the bomb are: light weight combined with simplicity
and low cost, a high degree of safety, and suitability for world-wide transportation
storage and handling
1
take-off posture is equipped with
a substantial increase in the
operational range of this unique aircraft. Rolls-Royce fibre-reinforced composite tanks
of varying capacities are standard equipment on this and many other Royal Air Force
The Hawker Siddeley
Harrier
shown
here
455-litre (100-gal) long-range fuel tanks
and Royal Navy
384
strike aircraft
in vertical
which provide
Section 18:
Weapons and
control systems for aircraft
Aircraft stores
of fibre-reinforced
Retarded practice
composites
bomb
kg (4 lb) retarded practice bomb has been
The 1
developed for the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force
It consists of a
nose and body
for aircrew training.
which house the striker, smoke and flash unit. It is
suitable for flight carriage at speeds in excess of
1110 km/h (600 knots) at sea level and for release at
heights down to 15 m (50 ft) with reserve strength
for carriage and release at speeds up to 1480 km/h
(800 knots) indicated air speed.
The body is a finned giassfibre-reinforced plastics
cylinder with an internal support diaphragm for the
smoke and
and a sliding drag-plate closure
at the rear to actuate the arming mechanism.
The smoke and flash unit is an aluminium alloy
container with an internal pocket for the primer charge
and a threaded orifice which accepts the main filling.
The nose comprises a striker plate, striker assembly
and 9-mm percussion cartridge with gunpowder
A safety mechanism prevents bomb arming
boost.
Shear wires prevent the bomb from
before release.
-8
PERCUSSION
CAP
STRIKER
PLATE
.27 in (7
PRIMER
GLASS
CHARGE
BODY
functioning
flash unit
until
it
impacts.
FIBRE
4.6
in
(117 mm)
DRAG PLATE AND
ARMING WIRE
mm)
Long-range fuel tanks
340. 455, 682, 909, 1364 and 2273 litres (50, 75, 100,
150, 200, 300 and 500 gal).
Rolls-Royce tanks are made in three parts: nose
shell, centre section with attachment points, and tail
and manufacturing methods were
produce asbestos-reinforced phenolic
fuel tanks.
Their mechanical and aerodynamic performance has proved to be superior to that of equivalent
metal tanks, due to the extremely accurate shell contour.
Tanks are in current production for the Royal
Navy and the Royal Air Force, and are also manufactured under licence in various countries in Europe.
The standard range of tanks so far in production or
being developed have the following capacities: 227,
Special
design
developed
to
355
shell
The centre section is a plain cylinder so that alternative capacities can be obtained by varying its length
This considerably simplifies manufacture and storage.
The illustration shows single-lug mounting but twinlug or special mountings can be fitted.
mm
(14 m)
3105
mm
(12225
-+
in)
-SMGLE-LUG SOLE PLATE MOUNTMG
OVERALL
ROLLS-ROYCE (COMPOSITE MATERIALS) LTD
Avonmouth Road, Avonmouth,
Telephone: Avonmouth 4821
Bristol,
Cables:
BS1
1
9DU, England
Rolcom Avonmouth
Telex:
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Weapons and
control systems for aircraft
Machine gun pod
and HE bomb
tail
units
SIDE PANEL
SUSPENSION LUES
TAIL
FAIRING
NOSE FAIRING
SPENT CASE & LINK
COMPARTMENT
HINGED
SIDE
mm
Machine Gun Pod is
on helicopters to provide
heavy suppressive fire and on the lighter fixed-wing
fighters and reconnaissance aircraft for ground attack
and counter-insurgency roles. The pod is also easily
fitted
emergency to comparable types of civil
in
aircraft. For carriage on helicopters, the centre section
only of the pod may be used. On fixed-wing aircraft,
the increased flying speed requires the addition of the
nose and tail fairings.
The pod is a self-contained unit and is fitted with
attachments suitable for most aircraft suspension
The Universal Twin 7-62
particularly suitable for use
arrangements.
The two guns are NATO-approved air versions of the
standard FN.L7A1 machine gun and fire standard
NATO 7-62
ammunition. Adjustments provide for
individual harmonisation of each gun in elevation and
azimuth.
AMMUNITION
PANEL
CONTAINER
Machine gun pod
Specification
Dimensions and weights
Pod height: 464 mm (18-25 in)
Pod width: 420 mm (16 54 in)
Pod length:
Helicopter version
pod only: 670 mm (26-36 in)
Helicopter version
with guns: 1 053 mm (41 -45 in)
Fixed-wing version
faired: 1845 mm (72 63 in)
Weight, with guns and ammunition:
Helicopter version: 72 6 kg (1 60 lb)
—
—
—
Fixed-wing version:
830
kg (183
lb)
Performance
Rate of fire per gun: 850/950 rounds/minute
Ammunition capacity: 500 rounds/gun
Max carriage speed: 1 1 58 km/h (625 knots)
mm
HE bomb
The
tails
tails for aircraft
HE bombs shown have been
developed and are of proved
reliability
and
in
fully
extensive
current Service use.
The three standard bomb tails (Nos. 114, 107 and
1 00) are designed for use with 454 kg (1 000 lb) highexplosive bombs Mk 6, 9, 1 0, 1 1 1 2, 1 3, 1 4, 1 5, 1 6, 1 7,
18, and 19. (Tail No. 100 has retractable fins for use
where carriage clearance is restricted.)
The standard tail No. 116 is used with the 245 kg
(540 lb) high-explosive bomb Mk 1 The four tails are
provided with mechanisms which permit arming of
the fuses or pistols fitted to the bombs only after the
bombs are released from the aircraft.
In addition
provision is made for the optional fitting of one or other
of two delayed arming devices which retard arming
for 3 J and 8i seconds respectively after release.
Full specifications are available on request.
,
.
PORTSMOUTH AVIATION
The
Airport, Portsmouth,
Telephone: Portsmouth 62251
386
LIMITED
Hampshire,
P03
5PF, England
Cables: Portavia Portsmouth
Telex:
86205
Section 18:
Weapons and
control systems for aircraft
Ammunition
for
Aden
aircraft
cannons
Hispano Suiza produces the followammunition for Adentype aircraft cannon to meet in full
ing types of
the tactical requirements of
modern
forces.
air
Type
Practice:
HEP
This is an inert practice shell which
has the same ballistic properties as
a live shell.
Armour-piercing: Type APHEI
A
semi-armour-piercing incendiary
with self-destruction, used as
a general-purpose shell.
shell
High-explosive: Type HEI
An
incendiary explosive shell with
self-destruction
and great blast
effect.
Before
A wide
cube with
1
-metre sides welded from
1
mm thick steel
sheet
range of other ammuni-
all
types, as well as various
guns, are
made by this company;
some guns are given
tion of
firing: target
brief details of
elsewhere
full
in
this
particulars
Catalogue
are
available
and
on
request.
After firing: this
is
the destructive effect of Type HEI (UIA) ammunition
Since 1939 the British Manufacture and Research Co Ltd has been the major supplier within the
ammunition; further details are available from the company.
20 mm and 30
Details of HSS 831 L 30 mm ammunition are given elsewhere in this Catalogue.
of
A
BRITISH
UK
of
all
types
mm
MEMBER
OF THE
MANUFACTURE AND RESEARCH CO LTD
Springfield Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
Telephone: Grantham 2101
Cables: Marco Telex Grantham
HISPANO SUIZA
Telex:
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ARMAMENTS GROUP
387
Spctino 18:
Weapons and
control systems for aircraft
Type
1
ejector
21
X
ERU
release
and rockets, one of
MB
single-cartridge
unit
a
twin-
bombs
wide range made by
for
airborne
Metals Ltd
The Type
F
four-way auto-selector
(far
pulses in aircraft or
weapon carriage systems. Internal wiring
(left) is of the flexible film wire type
left)
distributes
Electromechanical fusing units No 5 Mk 2
(far left) and No 4 Mk 1 (left) for fusing
stores when dropped from weapon carrier
printed circuit panel using film
This panel forms part of the dash-
Flexible
wire.
board
control
helicopter
circuits
of
a
Westland
Weapons and
Section 18:
control systems for aircraft
Weapon mountings
for aircraft
Airborne weapons carriage systems
The 119 ERU is a twin-cartridge twin-ejector
release
a wide variety of stores including
rocket launchers, 454 kg (1000 lb)
ballistic and retarded bombs and any store in the
454 kg (1000 lb) nominal weight class up to 452
(18 in) diameter.
The TER 119X consists of a main beam fitted with
three 119 ERU units together with a built-in individualised electrical system. A 12-pin snatch-connector
provides the complete input requirements from the
unit.
can carry
It
SNEB and LAU
mm
aircraft.
incorporate rocket firing release
of flares, nose (VT) and tail (electrical) fusing units
and a stores-sensing switch to the basic equipment.
The 1 21 X ERU is a single-cartridge twin-ejector
release unit. It can carry a wide range of stores including SNEB and LAU rocket launchers, 454 kg (1000 lb)
ballistic and retarded bombs and any store in the
454 kg (1000 lb) nominal weight class up to 452
(18 in) diameter.
It is also supplied fitted to a main beam as described
for the TER 1 1 9X mentioned above.
Facilities
exist to
mm
Stores distribution systems
Type 'F auto-selectors may be used
for distributing
pulses around weapon carriage systems, or through the
aircraft system.
These designs are available for distributing pulses two, four or six ways, but other ways
can be provided. The distributors may be of the type
which, when supplied with a train of pulses, continues
to distribute it round the system, constantly repeating
the distribution pattern. Alternatively, they may be of
the type which goes through one distribution sequence
and then stops, irrespective of the number of additional
pulses supplied to it.
The basic auto-selector unit
consists of a latching relay with a 5A switching
capability,
and an associated charging/discharge
circuit which ensures that the relay is switched when
the operating pulse is removed. The complete module
is a welded assembly and the complete unit is encapsulated in a resin to produce a rugged construction.
The auto-selector is made up from a number of basic
units.
Each unit
is
rigidly
secured to a mounting
and the wiring between the units
formed by film
system which
ensures that the connections made between modules
must always be identical and correct. This is achieved
by fitting the printed circuit directly over the projecting
wires to which it is connected.
The No 5 Mk 2 fusing unit is an electromechanical
device. It consists of a housing assembly, solenoid
assembly, plunger and spring assembly and is used to
fuse the stores when dropped from the weapon carrier.
The fusing unit is electromechanically operated, and
is used in conjunction with a fusing cable attached to
the store. The weight of the fusing unit is 85 g (3 oz).
It operates on a voltage of 21-29 V dc.
The No 4 Mk 1 fusing unit is also electromechanically
operated, but incorporates the fusing cable which is
wire.
This
is
is
a flexible printed circuit
automatically retracted after operation.
RAF equipment on
several
bomb
It
is
standard
carriers.
plate,
Film wiring techniques
Environmental approved test house
The company has been the product leader in Europe
during the past eight years for the design and manu-
The company undertakes investigation and prooftesting of equipment for governments and other
facture of flexible printed wiring. Applications assist
contractors,
industry.
space and weight savings for aircraft wiring systems,
lighting and power, instrument panels and black-box
equipment.
MB METALS
Armament
particularly
relating
to
the
aerospace
LIMITED
Division
Victoria Road, Portslade, Sussex,
Telephone: Brighton 46981
BN4 1YH,
England
Cables: Metals Portslade
Telex:
87311
389
Section 18:
Weapons and
control systems for aircraft
The Miles electro-magnetic release unit
EMRU No 20 Mk 4; the Mk 3 unit is
dentical in design but has an actuator fitted
Miles MAL 19 actuator for the Miles
electro-magnetic weapon release unit
A
The armament
electrical system test set
in operation and ensures
semi-automatic
is
a h.igh level of system reliability
Weapons and
Section 18:
Weapon
control systems for aircraft
release
and weapon system check-out equipment
Release units
The free-fall electro-magnetic release units (EMRU)
developed by Miles are in service with both the Royal
Navy and Royal Air Force.
All units, which operate from a nominal 24 V dc
(18-28-5 V) supply, are interchangeable and employ
the standard NATO 14-inch (355-6 mm) twin-hook
suspension.
They operate satisfactorily over the
temperature range from -60 C to ^150 C and are
designed for bomb bay or pylon-mounting, with
safety and reliability as a prime requirement.
The EMRUs No 20 Mk 1 and Mk 2 are basically
Mk
similar except that the
bomb release safety lock
12 actuator.
Miles
with a separate
the form of a
Both units are designed to
weapon under full service
1
is
fitted
(BRSL)
MAL
in
680 kg (1500 1b)
manoeuvre conditions.
EMRUs No 20 Mk 3 and
carry a
similar except that the
Mk 4 are again basically
3 uses the Miles MAL 19
Mk
BRSL.
These units carry a
are designed to a low
weight, so that they are especially suitable for helicopter
use.
lightweight actuator as a
454 kg (1000
1b)
weapon and
Specification
EMRU No
20
Dimensions: length 542-5 mm (21 -38 in); width 71
mm (2-8 in); depth
137-5 mm (5-42 in)
Weight: EMRU No 20 Mk 2 80 kg (17-5 lb); EMRU No 20 Mk 4 4-5 kg (100 lb)
Load:Mk1 and Mk 2, normal store 680 kg (1 500 lb), proof 1 5 420 kg (34 0001b)
Mk 3 and Mk 4. normal store 454 kg (1 000 lb), proof 7550 kg (1 6 600 lb)
152-5 mm (600 in)
Weight: 4-75 kg (10-5lb)
Stroke:
Actuator
MAL
12
mm
Dimensions: length
1800
Armament
electrical
(708
width 158-0
in);
mm
(6-22
in)
depth
of the modern aircraft of today are so
complex that traditional means of checking circuitry are
no longer either sufficiently accurate or sufficiently
rapid to be acceptable.
With this background, the
armament electrical systems test set was designed as the
first of a new generation of weapon test sets. With this
set, one man is capable of checking a complete aircraft
in just
25
in)
mm
length
(200
92-5
mm
(3-64
in);
width
520 mm (206
in);
depth
in)
Weight: 0-65 kg (1 -44 lb)
Stroke: Mk 1 7-87 mm (0-31
in);
Mk
2 16 5
mm
(0-65
in)
systems test set
Weapon systems
weapons system
(1
MAL 19
Dimensions:
51
Actuator
320 mm
over thirty minutes, including
connecting-up time.
The set is capable of quickly and accurately checking
number of parameters simultaneously by storing
information. The unit is portable and is provided with
leads for connection to the appropriate points on the
aircraft.
It
is operated from a remote control
box,
used by the operator sitting in the aircraft cockpit,
and indicates the result in a pass/fail form. The system
is semi-automatic in operation and indicates the location
and nature of any fault. A self-check facility is provided.
Due to the high level of checking, aircraft serviceability levels are improved by use of the unit.
a large
Specification
Size:
395
395
K
436
Weight: 27-2 kg (60
mm
lb)
(15-5* 15-5
X
17 5
Circuits
in)
firing, jettison,
operational sequence
impedance, timing
standing voltage, spurious pulse width earthing
:
Power supply: 115V. 400 Hz, 350 A
Environment: -20 C to - 55C
F
checked: store release, fuzing,
Measurements checked voltage,
not including cables
current,
intervals,
sequence,
G MILES ENGINEERING LIMITED
Riverbank Works, Old Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex,
BN4 5FL, England
Telephone: Shoreham-by-Sea 4511
Telex:
87466
391
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Weapons and
control systems for aircraft
JgtfgRj
Universal
1
2
3
4
weapon
loader type R
Detachable forks
Removable bomb
rollers
Self-loading jib in stowed position
Extensible chassis
Transport trolley type
1
3
4
3/2
'E'
equipment locking catch
C-type hoist stowage brackets
Raising and lowering gear
Ancillary
Hand brake
lever
5
6
7
8
Towbar and towing eye
Hoist winching bracket
Ancillary
equipment
Chassis drawn
in
hooks
and lowered positions
restraining
raised
Section 18:
Weapons and
control systems for aircraft
Servicing trolleys
for
weapons and equipment
The Universal Weapon Loader Type 'R' has been
designed to meet a requirement for a weapon loader
capable of accommodating a wide range of airborne
weapons and stores and of loading these on to aircraft.
Under maximum load conditions the loader achieves
a strength factor of 4 and can be elevated through the
full lift of 184 cm (72-5 in) in less than 30 seconds,
descent being controlled
Power
at a similar rate.
elevation is provided by a detachable
pack comprising a 3 bhp diesel engine driving a
swashplate hydraulic pump. This is supplemented by
a handpump which is for final positioning of the load
The
and can be used for emergency operation.
incorporates
fail-safe
device
which
hydraulic system
a
functions immediately in the event of any failure.
Adjustment of the pallet is provided in all planes and
Largeeffected by manually operated controls.
is
section tyres are fitted to enable the loader to be used
on seeded grass surfaces. The towbar incorporates a
NATO standard eye.
for
Trolley Type 'E' provides local site-tosite transportation for mobile test and servicing trolleys
on which aircraft radar and other ancillary units are
mounted. The rear end of the trolley chassis may be
lowered to the ground for loading and unloading.
The trolley chassis of all-riveted light alloy box
section construction is mounted on four independently
sprung pneumatic-tyred wheels, the front two being
fitted with internal expanding shoe-type brakes.
The Transport
loading and transport
Weapon
loader
Specification
Capacity
dia of store: 76-2 cm (30 in)
length of store: 431 8 cm (1 70 in)
(any length subject to suitable stabilising)
Max load of pallet: 1 1 34 kg (2500 lb)
Max lead en forks: 660 kg (1 500 lb)
Max
Max
Performance
Lift:
184-2
Height
Height
Height
Height
cm
(72 5 in)
to top cf fork
to top of fork
— max: 1880 cm (74
— min: 3 8 cm
in)
(1 -5 in)
to top of pallet
to top of pallet
— max: 208-3 cm (82
—min: cm
24-1
in)
(9-5 in)
General
Unladen weight (including jib): 660 kg (15001b)
Wheel base, short: 210 8 cm (83 in)
Wheel base, standard: 271 -8 cm (107 in)
Wheel base, extended: 2870 cm (113 in)
Overall width: 99-1 cm (39 in)
Max length (wheel base std ) exclusive of 182-9
towbar: 370 8 cm (146 in)
17 8 cm (18
Tyre size: 45-7
\
•
cm
(72
in)
long detachable
7 in)
Transport trolley
Specification
Length (including draw-bar) 403 cm (13 ft 2-5
Width: 122 cm (4 ft)
Height (less winch brackets) 44 cm (1 ft 5 in)
Tyre size: 76-2 > 355-6 mm (3 - 14 in)
Max turning radius: 427 cm (14 ft)
Unladen weight: 170 kg (375 lb)
Max allowable loading: 313 kg (692 lb)
Max towing speed: 80 km h (5 mph)
:
in)
:
Torpedo
trolley
CRADLE ADAPTORS FOR
'33cm(13
in]
DIAMETER STORES
DETACHABLE
PROTECTIVE
COVER
RESTRAINING
FOR
42cm
SADDLE
;i6 5in'
DIAMETER STORES
The Torpedo Trolley No. 2 is designed to provide a
compact storage, transit and loading trolley for airborne
weapons, suitable for use on board naval vessels.
Loaded to its capacity of 295 kg (650 lb) it has been
tested to factors of 4 vertically downwards, 1 -5 in the
fore and aft and horizontal planes, and 6 in theslinging
condition.
'Omniballs' on the underside of the trolley engage
specially provided deck rails to which the trolley is
Specification
Capacity
Max dia of store: 41 9 cm (16-5 in)
Max length of store: 284-5 cm (1 1 2
Max weight of store: 294 8 kg (650
in)
lb)
General characteristics
Unladen weight (trolley bare) 1 28 4 kg (283 lb)
Height above ground
max: 85-1 cm (33-5 in)
Height above ground
min (brake handles depressed and wheel retracted):
49-5 cm (1 9 5 in)
Overall length (rear wheel normal) 31 0-2 cm (1 22-1 2 in)
Overall length (rear wheel castored through 90 ): 307-3 cm (121 in)
—
—
:
:
secured by clamps, which withstand vertical shock
loads of 120g.
The rear wheel is provided with a
lockable castoring action; all wheels are adjustable
In stowage the wheels are fully retracted
clear of the deck.
Individually operated fail-safe
parking brakes are fitted to the two main wheels.
Hoisting points are provided for winching up.
vertically.
PORTSMOUTH AVIATION
The
Airport, Portsmouth,
Telephone: Portsmouth 62251
Overall width: 65-1 cm (25-63 in)
Cradle and 'Omniball' centres: 90-2 cm (35-5 in)
Turning radius: 2030 cm (80 in) approx
Track of front wheels: 52 1 cm (20-5 in)
Track of 'Omniballs': 34-3 cm (13-50 in)
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tactical radar in
control systems for aircraft
1969
403
Section 19
Aerial
reconnaissance
equipment
405
Section 19: Aerial reconnaissance equipment
The three cameras described here
series production for the
in
The F.126 and
Royal Air Force.
Phantom
Nimrod,
on
are
used
F.1 35
are
and
Harrier aircraft.
fitted to
The R.128
is
Nimrod.
All three
of extended
cameras are the result
development work and
have been thoroughly tested in use
under all conditions in all parts of
the world.
The F.126 large-format camera with four interchangeable
and optional flight data recording input facility
lenses,
IMC,
built-in heaters
Above: mounted on a hood, the R.128 photographs the sweep of a
CRT display on 35 mm film. Through a separate control box manual or
automatic continuous recordings can be made
Left: a typical pair of stereo photographs taken with the F.1 35 shown
above these photographs. Designed
for high-speed low-level operations,
photography down to 30 m (1 00 ft)
is possible by virtue of high shutter
speeds and IMC. It can be used
at night
with electronic flash
Section 19: Aerial reconnaissance equipment
Reconnaissance cameras
High-speed stereo, large-format and radar recording
F. 126
The F.126
daylight large-format reconnaissance camera
is a
with interchangeable lenses from 150 to 900
focal length.
The film is clamped during exposure by an assembly moving at
IMC (image-movement compensation) speed. Each picture is
numbered on exposure. A closed-loop high-accuracy auto-iris
system ensures correct exposure of films within the NATO groups
The lenses of longer focal length are automatically
2 to 7.
mm
focused for
Optional
shutter,
is
built in for
mm
4C6 mm
-'•'
O
f
altitude.
synchronised from the camera
flight data recording,
use
D
Thermostatically controlled heaters are
low ambient temperatures.
in
f5-6,
20
:
;
1 50 mm f5-6, 74
300 mm f4-5, 41
900 mm fo 3. 1 5 (angle of view is edge
1-2 or 4 milliseconds
Shutter: focal plane,
i
A
also available.
:
Lens: interchangeable
600
I
;
to edge)
279 mm SQUAlfe
automatic, closed loop, four-cell averaging; accuracy — 1/3f stop
Data: picture numbering, optional 64-dot data panel, shutter-synchronised
IMC: automatic from velocity and height data or manual; range 0005 to 0-3
radians per second
Ground overlap: 60%
Format: 228
228
Exposures: 320 per load
Film load: 75 m of 240-mm film, NATO groups 2 to 7
Radio suppression: to British Standard 2G-100, Parts 2 and 3
Power: camera alone: 28 V dc 5 A (1 5 A peak)
Heaters: camera 4 < 25 W; lens cone 8 X 25
thermostatically controlled
Supply: 115 V, 400 Hz
FIXING
Iris:
FULLY OPEN
mm
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F. 135
The F.135
is a day/twilight/night stereo reconnaissance camera.
intended for high-speed very low-altitude duties between
30 m and 300 m, for example Mach 1 at 50 m.
This role calls for a high picture repetition rate, a fast shutter
speed, a very responsive automatic control of exposure level and
very accurate high-speed image movement compensation.
When allied with colour in stereo the intelligence gathering
capability of the F.1 35 camera is unquestioned.
Any F.135 camera can be used as a master camera to synchronise several slave cameras. The light cell system automatically
controls iris and shutter speed.
Thermostatically controlled
heaters are built in for use in low ambient temperatures.
It
is
mm
Lens: 38
f4-5 wide-angle 74 edge to edge
Shutter: electrically operated between-lens type
day: automatic control 1-4 milliseconds
night: constant 4 msec, with a triggering pulse for initiating the flash during
the shutter-open period
Iris: automatic, open loop, accuracy = 1/3f stop
Data: 64 dot binary code system, shutter-synchronised
IMC: automatic from velocity and height data or manual; range 0-1 to 5 rad/sec
Ground overlap: 50/50 mode 50%; ripple mode 10%
Format: 57 \ 57
in pairs
Exposures: 500
2 per load
Film load: 30
of 1 26-mm film, NATO groups 2 to 7
Radio suppression: to British Standard 2G-100. Parts 2 and 3
Power: camera alone: 28 V dc 5 A (1 5 A peak)
Heaters: camera 50 W; magazine 50
28 V dc or 1 1 5 V 400 Hz
mm
m
AUTO-IRIS LIGHT
SENSING CELL
TWIN ZEISS BIOGON
38mmX/"4
5
W—
Weight: 12-25 kg without film
R.
128
The
R.1
28 recording camera
screen and
is
control or automatically.
gives 500 frames.
The camera
length
is 2-5 kg.
f22
is
used to record
is
fitted
A
mounted on
full
full
hood over the radar
manual
standard 35 mm film loading
a
or sector scans from a
mm
focal
with an Angenieux lens of 185
Its weight, complete with film,
aperture adjustable.
The camera is daylight-loaded by cassette. Frame number
and time are automatically recorded on each exposure, plus
information on an insertable reusable 'write-on' data panel.
6-
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40 Purley Way, Croydon, CR9 3BH, England
Telephone: 01-684 3211
Cables: Instradio Croydon
Telex:
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407
Section 19: Aerial reconnaissance equipment
Phantom
aircraft
with EMI reconnaissance pod attached
Specification
Radar
A Q-band
Fit
high-resolution
radar
is
employed.
after end.
The latter contains two cathode ray tubes for
recording the radar returns, while between them is a
data matrix for recording data from the navigational
equipment in the aircraft. The displays from these form
a straight line, by means of an optical system, and a
film is drawn across the displays at a rate proportional
to the speed of the aircraft. The marks shown on all
three displays are thus transferred to the film.
Two
range scales are provided.
map is displayed on one
the radar
On the lower scale
CRT and shows the
ground on either side of the aircraft, but only echoes
of targets moving with respect to the ground (MTI) are
shown on the other tube. On the upper scale, MTI is
not shown and one CRT shows the radar map to port
of the aircraft while the other
side map.
shows
the starboard
follows that when on the lower scale the film
the radar map and the MTI picture with a
series of dots between them which represent the
inserted navigational information in binary code. On
the upper scale the film shows only the radar map and
the navigational information.
It
will
day and night
use,
The
wave guides and
are contained in the
walls of the pod. The transmitter / receiver is mounted
near the fore end of the pod and the mapping recorder,
which is by far the largest unit in the system, near the
aerials are slotted
for low-altitude
1
show
Infra-red line scan
This equipment comprises a receiver and a mapping
recorder.
Fit
2
for high-altitude use,
Fit
3
for
and
oblique use.
Cameras used are manufactured by Aeronautical and
General Instruments Ltd, and W. Vinten Ltd
Data converter
The purpose
of this equipment is to supply navigational
data to the recording sensors (radar, line scan and
cameras).
obtained in analogue form from the
Ferranti inertial navigation system and from the STC
altimeter. The data are digitised and fed to the records
made by the sensors on receipt of a suitable signal
demand pulse. The annotation on to the recording
media is made in binary code by solid-state light
These are gallium phosphide diode lamps
sources.
arranged to form a 64-bit matrix.
Data
are
The data converter also computes the parameter
for image motion compensation within the recording sensors, using ground speed and radio altitude data.
V/H
Another function of the data converter is to compute
elapsed distance by integrating ground speed with
respect to time and thus to generate the signal demand
pulse mentioned above. This is so arranged that the
navigational information is placed on the records at set
distance intervals. Thus on the radar record the navigational data appear every one nautical mile, while on
the line scan record they appear every \ and 4 miles.
kept small by the use of advanced elecsuch as integrated circuits, multi-layer
printed circuit boards and sub-miniature wire-wrapped
connectors.
The
unit
is
tronic concepts
Cameras
Three different
purposes:
4C8
fits
are
provided
for
the
following
A
high degree of
reliability is
obtained.
Section 19: Aerial reconnaissance equipment
Reconnaissance pod
for aircraft
As
far
mounting
as British military aircraft are concerned,
general practice to
fit
aerial
it
is
pod which
mounted
pallet which
is
below the aircraft, or to fit it into a pack or
can be mounted instead of bombs in the bomb bay or
Whichever method is
inside the aircraft itself.
employed, the aim is to achieve simplicity in mounting
so that the entire reconnaissance system can be attached
or detached from the host aircraft in less than an hour.
Typical pod
A
typical reconnaissance pod, such as that shown diagrammatically below, was designed for the F4M
Phantom aircraft. The aircraft with the pod mounted
below it is shown in the illustration on the opposite
page. This pod contains the following equipment:
Passive infra-red line scan equipment and a
recorder,
reconnaissance equipment
either in a separate external
(a)
(b)
(c)
Day and night cameras (up
can be
(d)
A
(e)
A data
fitted,
to eight
cameras
as required)
radar recorder on which radar returns are
recorded, and
converter for converting navigational data
aircraft's navigational instruments and
to feed them to the radar recorder, line scan
recorder and cameras.
from the
All the equipment listed is available mounted within
the pod, as a complete reconnaissance system. The
individual items of equipment can, however, also be
supplied separately. For instance, studies have been
carried out on the engineering work required to fit the
radar equipment into pods of other sizes.
At present, a separate special pod
infra-red line-scan equipment only
to
is
house the
under
also
development.
Sideways-looking radar
CAMERAS
POWER SUPPLY
RADAR MODULATOR
RADAR TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
& DATA CONVERTER
ANCILLIARY UNITS
PASSIVE INFRA-RED
RECEIVERS RECORDER
CAMERAS
INFRA-RED
Diagrammatic layout of equipment
pod, which
is
in
POWER SUPPLY
the
a self-contained unit ready for
EMI reconnaissance
mounting on aircraft
EMI ELECTRONICS LIMITED
C3rf*
Military Division
Hayes, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01 -573 3888
Cables: Emidata
London
Telex:
22417
1968
409
Section 19: Aerial reconnaissance equipment
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Type 591 camera
Type 590 camera
Type 360 camera with 536 automatic
exposure control
Type 650
film processor
Type 652
interpretation table
Universal reconnaissance
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pod
Section 19: Aerial reconnaissance equipment
Reconnaissance equipment
for aerial
photography and ground support
Type 590 camera
This camera is the most advanced of its kind obtainable
today. Exposure is fully automatically controlled. The
15 frames/second speed and image motion compensation facility are extremely accurate and are computercontrolled. The 590 has the ability to change from day
night operation so
to
that
reconnaissance can
continue uninterruptedly. The magazine contains film
adequate for 900 exposures.
Specification
Framing rate 15 frames/sec
Frame size: 57 mm 57 mm
Exposure time: 1 /4000 and 1 /5000 sec
70 mm double-perforated
Magazine: 60 m capacity
Film size:
at
1
5 frames sec
to British Standard
Shutter: day focal plane, endless blind: night
Heater: 100 W, thermostat control
Power: 28 V dc to 1 1 5 V ac 400 Hz
compur
2696:1936
type, capping shutter
Type 360 camera with 536 AEC
The Type 360 camera
designed for low-level highspeed reconnaissance and is currently in use by
air forces throughout the world with complete success.
The Type 536 AEC (automatic exposure control) may
be used on all standard Vinten cameras and offers
accurate, automatic high-speed compensation of lens
apertures. The 536 AEC may be fitted with lenses up to
305 mm (12 in) focal length.
is
Specification
Framing rate: 4 and 8 frames/sec
Exposure time: 1/1000 and 1/2000 at 4 and 8 frames/sec
Magazine: Displacement type, 30 metres capacity
Film size: 70 mm double perforation to British Standard 2696:1936
Image size: 55-5 mm and 57 mm
Heater: 100
thermostat control (ON at
C, OFF at 20 C)
Power 25 to 29 V dc. Motor 3 5 to 4-4 A
Environment: To British Standard 2G 100
W
Type 591 camera
The Type 591 is
camera suitable
primarily a general-purpose day/night
for
high-speed low-altitude low-light
reconnaissance
sorties, using cartridge or electronic
night illuminant.
The versatility of the
camera is extended by incorporating image motion
compensation and an inter-lens shutter for use when
the ambient light level is poor. The Type 591 is also
normally fitted with an automatic exposure control
lens cone.
flash as the
Type 650 film processor
The Type 650 is a high-speed compact processor
capable of being mounted in a small military vehicle. The
unit processes two strands of 70 mm or 1 27 mm wide
film simultaneously at speeds up to 10 7 m/min (35
ft/min).
Within two minutes clean and scratch-free
film
is
made
strand of 241
available
mm
wide
for
film
interpretation.
A
Specification
Framing rate: 10 frames/sec
57-1 5 mm
Frame size: 55-5 mm
Exposure time: 1 /1 00 and 1 /200 sec
Film size: 70 mm double perforation to British Standard 2696
Magazine: displacement type. 30 m or 60 m capacity
Shutter: between-lens
Heater:
200
1
936
W thermostat control
Power: 25-29 V dc. Motors 4
A
Specification
Weight: 177 kg (391 lb)
Power: 5 KVA at 240 V ac. 50 Hz
1 dry compartment
Processing speed: Variable up to 10-66 m/min (35 ft/min)
Processing data: Dependent on film and developer
12
071 m (45
47
28 in)
Dimensions: 1-14
Compartments: 8 wet tanks,
•
•
•
single
can also be processed.
Type 652 interpretation table
Any width
Specification
Weight: 250 kg (550
is
Light source: Fully variable
Film drives: Fully variable up to 30 5 m min (100 ft/min)
106 m (24
41 | in)
Viewing area: 0-6
of film can be viewed on this table. The film
driven in either direction by variable-speed motors
over an illuminated table.
To
aid viewing, travelling
microscopes/stereoscopes may be used. Information
may, if required, be relayed via a mensuration unit to a
computer (as illustrated) thus saving even more time
in
assessing
Universal
target
Dimensions: 2
1
lb)
74
>
76
m
(82J
29
•
30
in)
data.
reconnaissance pod
A
universal photo reconnaissance pod is available from
Vinten, containing a fan of five low-level cameras
giving complete horizon-to-horizon coverage.
If
required, a fan of cameras suitable for medium to high-
reconnaissance can be fitted. A pod can be
known attachment; special attachments can be produced on request.
altitude
Specification
Length: 2-4 m (94i in)
Diameter:
456 m (18 in)
Weight fully equipped: 114 kg (251 lb)
Speed capability: Supersonic
Acceleration: 5 g
Mounting: Fuselage centre-line or under-wing pylon
supplied with any
W
VINTEN LIMITED
testy
Aviation Equipment Division
Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Telephone: Bury St Edmunds 21 21
Cables: Vintacinni Bury
St
Edmunds
Telex: 81
1
76
Vinten
1967
411
Section 19: Aerial reconnaissance equipment
The Williamson F134 hand-held air
camera presents no installation problems,
either structural or electrical. The 70mm
can be processed on normal portable
equipment
film
The F49 Mk IV
image quality and
air
survey camera has
location standards fully
matching those of established aerial
survey cameras. It is designed for use with
first-order plotting
When F96 cameras
are
mounted
in
banks
reconnaissance, each
camera is directed at a different angle to
"he ground, with its picture area slightly
overlapping that of its neighbour
for
Ml
high-altitude
machines
Section 19: Aerial reconnaissance equipment
Cameras
for
reconnaissance and
air
The Williamson F134
air camera is in service with the
the latest marine reconnaissance
aircraft, and is in fact the first camera specifically
designed for this particular function. It is hand-held
and spring-operated, and incorporates a unique rotary
focal-plane shutter permitting image stopping speeds
Twelve photographs can be taken in
of 1/1500sec.
rapid succession at one winding, and with detachable
Royal Air Force
in
magazines one hundred 56
56mm (2^ <2|in) photographs can be taken either in black-and-white or in
By taking full advantage of the scaled-down
colour.
air cameras,
optimum picture
Spring operation means that the
camera can be used more or less in any aircraft with
sufficient stowage space, so that even helicopters or
light aircraft can be adapted for reconnaissance work
at very little notice.
The F96 camera is the standard high-altitude day
reconnaissance camera of the Royal Air Force. It is
techniques
of
definition
ensured.
is
large
designed for mounting as one of a bank of
cameras but may also be used singly.
The camera is built on the sub-unit principle and is
operated by a combination of electrical and mechanical
specifically
interlocks.
It
has a selection of interchangeable lenses
surveys
and magazines and incorporates the system known as
Image Movement Compensation (IMC) which is
essential in aircraft flying at high speeds or at low
altitudes.
automatic with remote or
remote
IMC control and remote
automatic exposure,
(or manual) iris selection.
The Williamson F49 Mk IV air survey camera is designed for use with first-order plotting machines. The
The
camera
is
fully
new 152mm (6in) f/5-6 Wray survey lens gives high
resolution with minimal distortion and greatly improved
marginal illumination, and is fully corrected to permit
maximum use of colour and infra-red photography
without any shift in focus.
Aperture and shutter speeds are remotely controlled
exposure is by a Williamson Intervalometer,
supplying an electrical pulse to the camera at a minimum
five-second time interval.
and
The camera's high resolution permits operation at
increased altitude and, accordingly, a reduction in the
number
of exposures required.
Since
radial distortion
any subsequent mapping from
the photography entails minimal ground control.
virtually eliminated,
is
Specification
altitude corridor, normally between 12 200m
(55 000ft)
Climatic conditions: to the appropriate specifications for airborne equipment
issued by the Ministry of Technology
F134 hand-held camera
Format:
56mm
<
56mm
(2
optimum performance within any
J
in
2 Jin) on
70mm
wide
(40 000ft) and 16
film
Magazine: 7-6m (25ft) 100 exposures
—
Lenses: interchangeable
100mm (4in) f/1 -8, 300mm (12in) f/4
Filter: minus blue
Shutter speeds: 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/1500sec
Weights: fully loaded with 100mm lens -55kg (1 2 lib) 300mm lens =
(131b)
supplies: model selected dependent on
Camera functions within specification when subject
Electrical
5-9kg
;
F96 camera
wide
F49
228mm -228mm
(9in
X
9in) with instrument strip
on
240mm
(9}in)
wide
-
A member
Mk
Format:
film
Interchangeable lenses: 1219mm (48in) f/8 telephoto, 914mm (36in) f/6-3
telephoto, 610mm (24in) f/6-3, 305mm (12in) f/4-5, 152mm (6in) f/5-6
Fitted with minus blue filter
Interchangeable magazines: 305m (1000ft), 152m (500ft) and 76m (250ft)
capacities for film wound on international standard spools
Shutter: focal plane self-capping interchangeable blinds with speeds of 1/500,
1/250, 1/125sec. Facility for halving the shutter speed remotely is provided
Minimum exposure interval: 1 -8sec
Image movement compensation speeds:
to 51mm (0 to 2in) per second
Aperture control: manual or remote
Camera record: (1) Master counter records number of pulses to installation;
(2) Individual camera counter records number of camera exposures
Temperature range: within specified accuracy between
and 30 r C, will function
between -20 C and
70 C
50 C; will not be deranged between -40C and
Operating altitude: the camera optical system may be focused to provide
of the Negretti
&
aircraft
to
electric
normal
aircraft
supply.
voltage
fluctuations
Weight: varies from 76kg
(48in) lens to
Format:
800m
40kg
for
for 305m (1681b for 1000ft) magazine with 1219mm
76m (89lb for 250ft) magazine with 1 52mm (6in) lens
IV camera
228mm
>
228mm
(9in
X 9in) with instrument
strip
on
240mm
(9iin)
film
Instruments: counter, master counter, data tablet
Register glass: Reseau glass consisting of 1cm spaced crosses accurately
positioned so that the maximum error of each cross from its true position in a
grid is 0-005mm. The Reseau glass is calibrated to give the true position of
each cross to an accuracy of J 0001
Shutter: Williamson continuously rotating between-lens shutter having remotely
selected shutter speeds of 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750 and 1/1000sec
Magazine: 76m (250ft) for 300 exposures
Lens: 152mm (6in) f/5-6 Wray survey lens supplied with full calibration data.
Fully corrected for colour photography
Filter: minus blue
Iris: remotely selected aperatures of f/22. f/16, f/11, f/8 and f/5-6
Electrical supply: 28V dc
Temperature range:
5 C to
25 C
Weight: fully loaded 75kg (1651b)
mm
-
Zambra Group
WILLIAMSON MANUFACTURING CO LTD
Hawthorn Road, London NW10, England
Telephone: 01-459 0073
Cables: Kinetogram
London
NW10
Telex:
25842
WILLIAMSON
413
Section 19: Aerial reconnaissance equipment
Infra-red Linescan
for aerial
reconnaissance and survey
Hawker Siddeley Dynamics has been involved
in the design, development and production of infra-red devices
infra-red
of
air-to-air
homing missiles and a comprehensive range of single and
generations
since 1950.
This
experience
in advanced infra-red and electronic technology is
multi-beam fuzes have been developed.
now being applied to Linescan.
Two
Linescan is an airborne reconnaissance
Infra-red
equipment. It detects, and records on photographic
film, minute variations in infra-red radiation. Since all
objects emit infra-red radiation according to their
absolute temperature and emissivity, a comprehensive
thermal picture of terrain overflown is obtained.
Radiation occurs at all times, making day and night
artificial
possible without the use of
operation
Linescan complements conventional
illuminants.
photography by providing information that cannot be
obtained by conventional cameras.
The Type 201 equipment is designed for use in
helicopters, light aircraft, surveillance drones and the
relatively slow-flying aircraft used in aerial survey
work. The scanner has a field of view of 60 across
track either side of the vertical. This gives a coverage
of just over 1 000 m for an aircraft flying at 300 m. The
along-track coverage is a function of the amount of
The magazine
film carried and the operating height.
At an
holds 4-9 m (16 ft) of standard 70 mm film.
altitude of 300 m (1 000 ft) this provides for an alongMagazines are
track coverage of 64 km (40 miles).
interchangeable and can be easily detached without
removing Linescan from the aircraft. A self-test facility
which checks all major components for correct
functioning prior to operation is incorporated
Type 401, on the other hand, is equipment for nearsonic reconnaissance missions at very low level.
Compatibility with high-performance aircraft is met
by robust construction, the introduction of highpressure air cooling for the detector, and greatly increased film capacity. To cater for the high velocityto-height ratio (V/H), a multichannel detector and
electronic system is employed. This ensures that a high
resolution is maintained over the performance range.
workload is minimised by automatic control of
film and scanner speed for V/H, and by roll stabilisation which permits high angles of bank without loss
Flight navigation data is
of continuity on the film
recorded on the film automatically.
The Type 601 is intended for a wide range of military
This singleand commercial survey applications.
channel set with its cooling pack weighs only 16 kg
(30 lb). It carries 24 m (80 ft) of 70 mm film, giving
an along-track coverage of 1250 km (780 miles) at an
altitude of 1250 m or 250 km (156 miles) at 250 m.
Mm
Above: examples
of
imagery
Pilot
Specification
Type
201
Dimensions: 264
330
Weight 11 6 kg (25 lb)
318
Resolution:
15
milliradians
Sensitivity:
<
25 C
mm
(10 4 -13
Spectral response: 8-14 microns
15 Velocity-to-height ratio (V/H):
Along-track coverage: 60 km (40 miles)
Across-track coverage: 120
Cooling endurance: 30 min
Power requirements: 6 A at 28 V dc
Film capacity: 4 9 m (1 6 ft)
12 5
in)
75 radian sec
300 m (1000
at
ft)
HAWKER SIDDELEY DYNAMICS
Manor Road,
Hatfield, Hertfordshire,
Telephone: Hatfield 62300
-
Telex:
22324
England
LIMITED
Below: Linescan Type 201
Section
20
Aircraft
equipment
and
instruments
415
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Power
controls
and transport
for strike
aircraft
and helicopters
Power-assisted actuation of the control surfaces of
strike
modern
This aircraft
addition to
minimising the pilot effort required to manoeuvre highspeed aircraft, power-assistance also facilitates automatic stabilisation of the aircraft.
Fairey Hydraulics
powered control systems have been fitted to many
military aircraft since the first control units flew in
1945.
These aircraft include the Hawker Siddeley
Hunter,
English
Electric
Canberra and Westland
Belvedere.
Currently Fairey is supplying the power
controls for the following European military aircraft:
Hawker Siddeley Harrier, Breguet/BAC Jaguar, Fiat
military
aircraft
is
essential.
In
G222, Westland WG13. The company is
concerned with proposals for the advanced
power-control system for the Panavia 200 multi-role
combat aircraft.
The Fairey power control system for the Jaguar
G91Y,
Fiat
also closely
INPUT.
PILOT'S
AC
PICK- OFF
fighter
is
typical
of
the
company's products.
power-controlled on
all three axes
without manual reversion. Auto-stabilisation is available acting on the yaw and pitch axes and, when
selected at high speed, frees the pilot from the need for
constant minor corrections to attitude; it also makes the
is
fully
aircraft a more stable weapons platform.
Changes in
the aircraft's attitude are sensed by its inertial platform
and corrections are fed to the power controls in the
form of electrical signals. A key factor of the power
controls is the way in which a wide range of system
components has been combined in single integrated
actuator packages. This produces a simple system with
a minimum of pipework and wiring, a single access
door for each power control unit, faster trouble shooting
and low
battle vulnerability.
LOW -FREQUENCY
BLOCKING PLUNGER
AUTO- CONTROL
ELECTRICAL
VALVE
CONNECTOR
VALVE
PACKAGE
SIGNAL
TORQUE SHAFT
MAIN
PRESSURE
AUTO -STAB JACK
OUTPUT
POSITION
•Jaguar tailplane
i'i6
power
control
FEEDBACK
LINK
FEEDBACK
SERVO
VALVE
MODULATORS
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Hydraulic
for aircraft
filters
and ground use
Based on more than 20 years' experience, the Fairey
Hydraulics range of aircraft hydraulic system filters has
a combination of housings and filter media capable of
meeting the most exacting demands of modern military
aircraft.
Filtration is a specialist branch of aircraft
engineering which has a considerable effect on an
aircraft's economy and reliability in service. The need
for adequate filtration extends to the ground rigs used
to service hydraulic equipment and a range of filters
available for this purpose. The increasing complexity
hydraulic systems used in armoured fighting
vehicles and other military equipment is providing a new
range of applications for Fairey's service- proved filtration
is
against substances formed by decomposition of fluid.
Fairey's choice of filter media covers the requirements of the five principal filter locations:
1.
Fine filtration down to 15 micron in the highpressure delivery line immediately downstream of
the pump for general system protection.
2. Tubular or disc-type filters in the 75 to 200 micron
range at the inlet to each critical component as a
protection against gross contamination.
3.
Ultra-fine filtration, to 3 micron and better, in the
of the
equipment.
The
4.
5.
which are particularly in need of protection
are hydraulic pumps, powered flying controls (especially
the servo valves), selector valves and actuators.
They need protection against manufacturing debris,
parts
introduced contaminant, generated contaminant, contaminant resulting from break-up of a component and
main return line for maximum system cleanliness.
Standard filtration to 45 micron in the drain line
of constant-pressure pumps.
Coarse strainers
in the pump
1 00 to 200 micron
—
—
suction line to protectthe pumpagainst large particles.
These micron ratings are typical values.
Full technical data sheets, the publication Filtration
for Aircraft
Hydraulics and information on fluid
evaluation services are available from Fairey Hydraulics
Ltd.
Will
Low-pressure two-stage
filter.
absolute, secondary stage rating:
flight refuelling target
Insert filter
Primary stage rating: 3 micron
15 micron absolute. Fitted to
Hydraulic pump case drain filter fitted with
detection system, as fitted to the BAC 1-11
magnetic chip
winch system
elements used to protect individual components
High-pressure T-type
filter
as fitted to the
BAC
1
-1
FAIREY HYDRAULICS LIMITED
Cranford Lane, Heston, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01 -573 7777
Cables: Airily
Hounslow
Telex:
22230
417
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Contents transmagnetic
Tank
level indicator
relief
mitter
pressurevalve
Single motonsed
plug-in valve
SuT.
Jet
pump
~)
mm
Non-return valve
418
Engine fuel ano oil-drain valve
used on RB211 engine
Refuelling valve
Mk 48
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Fuel systems
and associated equipment
FR has desystems and components for military
From closed-circuit
veloped both fuel
and civil aircraft.
in-flight
refuelling,
The company's design experience of 30 years is
backed by extensive research and test facilities. The
Buccaneer test rig and development fuel test house
shown
left
are indicative of the specialised nature of
the work being undertaken in fluid system problems.
The FR range covers most types of precision com-
—
solenoid valves, motorised
ponents for fluid control
and manual control valves, float switches, level
indicators, contents transmitters, vent valves, jet pumps,
pressure controllers, pipe couplings and fuelling
Standard
differential principle.
of operation are by solenoid valves, or floatoperated sensor valves. Control valves of the spherical
plug type (manual and motorised) also cover these
applications as well as low-pressure engine feed,
based on the pressure
methods
APU
feed, fire shut off, etc.
of these designs provide for fully submerged or plug-in application, fail-safe open or closed
functioning, electrical indication of flow or no flow,
Variants
manual overide and pre-check
A
pumps
facility.
also available suitable for
inter-tank transfer, reduction of unusable fuel and other
range of
purposes.
jet
is
The bleed from
a
conventional fuel boost
pump
Refuelling manufactures a wide range of
control valves for refuel, defuel, jettison and transfer
usually offers a convenient pressure source but
any other pressure source can be used. Flight Refuelling's jet pumps are light in weight, simple in construction and contain no moving parts.
Float valves
Fluid
couplings.
Flight
Vent,
relief,
air/no fuel, fuel/no air and overflow
This range of valves has been designed to prevent fuel
entering the vent system or air entering the fluid
system.
They are available in top, side and bottom-mounted
variants and can have electrical indication of correct
functioning.
measurement
Float switches
The FR range of float-operated liquid level switches
employs encapsulated reed switches or microswitches
for high- and low-level indication and is suitable for
operating electrically actuated componentsand indicator
systems.
The switches are
light
simple
suitable for tank-mounting.
light,
in
construction, and
Nonreturn valves
The wide range of non-return valves covers all known
aircraft fuels and fluids and can accommodate any
type of pipe connection.
Both in-line and hinged flap designs are available
with both rubber/metal and metal/metal sealing
Contents transmitters
Again using encapsulated reed switches, these
float-
operated contents transmitters offer progressive indicaon remote indicators or on conventional voltmeters or ratiometers suitably graduated.
tion
features.
Special requirements such as pressure relief, constant
pressure or constant flow characteristics are possible
with the basic design parameters.
Magnetic
level indicators
are dripless type tank-mounted dip-sticks for
tank contents ground checks without risk of spillage.
These
Pipe couplings
A
complete range of flexible pipe couplings is produced
and pipe-to-component connection.
for pipe-to-pipe
Stainless steel lightweight shields are available
increase the fire resistance of the couplings.
to
FLIGHT REFUELLING LIMITED
Wimborne, Dorset, England
Telephone: Wimborne 2121
Cables: Refuelling
Wimborne
Telex:
41247
419
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
A
Victor tanker
aircraft refuelling
two Lightning
fighters simul-
taneously
A
in flight
Harrier fighter
being refuelled in
flight by a Victor
tanker aircraft
Two
views of
Wessex
a
helicopter
being refuelled in
the air at sea by
HMS
Yarmouth
An Army Scout
helicopter being
on the
ground with its
refuelled
rotors turning
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Refuelling systems
for aircraft
and helicopters
was formed in 1934 by Sir Alan
develop the techniques of refuelling aircraft
in flight and today the company's probe-and-drogue
system of in-flight refuelling is in service with the Royal
Navy, the Royal Air Force, the Royal Australian Navy
and the South African Air Force and is also used by the
US Navy, US Marines, US Air Force, the French Navy
and French Air Force and other military services.
More recently FR, with the backing of extensive
research and test facilities, has developed and perfected
its system of refuelling helicopters
on the ground or in
flight
and with full
with or without rotors turning
Flight Refuelling Ltd
Cobham
to
—
—
—
fail-safe protection against error or accident.
In naval use, helicopters can be refuelled ship-to-air
without landing, though the same refuelling equipment
can be used for smaller helicopters which can land on
deck. Flight Refuelling helicopter refuelling equipment
is supplied to the Royal Navy, the French Navy, the
Royal Swedish Navy and the South African Defence
Force, and several other navies are negotiating for its
purchase.
Well-proven system
This navy helicopter refuelling system from ships is
service-proven over a number of years. Refuelling has
taken place under turbulent wind conditions in excess
of Beaufort wind scale Force 8 and at night, in addition
to normal day operations.
Full safety measures
The FR helicopter refuelling systems meet all hazards,
and the safety systems operate whether or not the pilot
is
in
Here are the principal features of the
control.
safety system:
1)
FR emergency break units are fitted at the top
and bottom ends of the refuelling hose. There are
guards against hazard should the helicopter have
to break away in an emergency.
2) There is
matically
3)
no
when
spillage
—
the tank
refuelling
is filled
stops
auto-
to capacity.
An automatic
safety device of the 'dead man's
handle'-type gives fail-safe break-away in an
emergency. The helicopter can take off in any
direction, without need to advise the ground crew.
4) There
is
safe venting of fuel vapour.
FLIGHT REFUELLING LIMITED
Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2BJ, England
Telephone: Wimborne 2121
Cables: Refuelling
Wimborne
Telex:
41247
421
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Fuel
pump
Flame tube
Fuel flow regulator
Hydraulic
intake control
Turbine-driven
CF pump
Fueldraulic nozzle
control pump
Transistorised
amplifier
Radial piston
hydraulic pump
Jet pipe casing
Nozzle control ram
Jet pipe
Variable-intake ram
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Fuel systems
and combustion and hydraulic systems
research, design, development and manufacture,
Lucas Gas Turbine Equipment Limited provides a service
to the aircraft industries of the world which is truly
unique. Lucas has been in the forefront of the evolution
of the sophisticated modern aircraft, producing fuel
metering systems, combustion systems (using precision fabrications) reheat, nozzle, reverse thrust and
intake controls for aircraft gas turbine engines and
hydraulic systems for airframes to meet the most
exacting requirements, all with total product support.
Aircraft gas turbine engine fuel pumps, fuel systems,
control equipment and aircraft hydraulic systems are
developed and supplied from the Lucas factories. An
illustration of our involvement can be gauged by the
example that over 35 000 engine fuel metering sets
have accumulated a total in excess of 100 million
In
flying hours.
The
the
fuel control
system
'nervous system'
is,
— which
in fact,
the
interprets
newly developed heat-resistant
vital
link
and
the
pilot's
both research and development, the laboratories
continue to remain in the forefront of advanced
combustion equipment evolution with examples of
more advanced thinking and design. Detailed information on these facilities is covered in supplementary
brochures on manufacturing, research and development; the brochures are available on request.
demand
for engine power in terms of precise physical
quantities of fuel for the required engine response,
having computed the effects of environmental influences, altitude, temperature, etc.
This imposes a
special responsibility on the manufacturer.
From
1941,
In combustion research we engineer, organise and
administer design and development of combustion
equipment for the latest engines in both supersonic
and ultra-lightweight fields. Together with many other
projects, very small annular combustion chambers have
been designed for gas turbine starters and auxiliary
power units. To meet the demands on the combustion
system for supersonic engines, yet still retaining high
combustion efficiencies over a wide range of operating
conditions, exceptional light-up performance and an
acceptable life of components operating at considerably elevated temperatures have greatly increased the
The
severity of the problems normally encountered.
thermal and vibratory stresses in the flame tube have
also increased as the result of the high pressures and
temperatures involved and it has been necessary to
introduce new concepts of flame tube construction
Lucas has understood and discharged these
to adapt
alloys.
In
responsibilities with distinction.
Engine fuel systems
With the newer engines and especially the advanced
technology versions employing the third generation
design flow control, the combined acceleration and
scheduling control unit employs simple non-dimensional parameters for engine control, applicable at any
altitude or temperature condition
of the engine.
Designed for ready adaptation for various aircraft applications, the acceleration control steady-running requirements are met by direct mechanical methods of
Continuously rotating ported sleeve valves
achieve a considerable reduction in hysteresis when
the valve ports open or close and by omitting small
control orifices the system is less susceptible to
operation.
contaminated fuel.
As an alternative to the variable-stroke piston pump
and for engines requiring a simple high-speed pump,
gear-type units are available.
Combustion systems
Combustion systems created by precision fabrication
can be divided into three main categories, the components of which are welded and/or brazed on
assembly.
These are (a) details from sheet metal;
(b) a combination of sheet metal and machined details;
and (c) machined details only.
Long experience has shown that it is only by
meticulous care, beginning with the selection of the
raw material itself, that assemblies of high technical
quality and accuracy can be consistently produced.
Hydraulic systems
Some 27 years' experience
ment and manufacture
in
the design, develop-
systems
for aircraft gas turbine engines is the background from
which special-purpose aircraft hydraulic systems using
fuel as the hydraulic medium have been developed. A
demand for a hydraulic duty of this type, which is
known
of high-pressure fuel
as a fueldraulic system, arises
when
And
experience must be universal throughout
design, planning, project development, process control
this
and inspection.
Our engineering capabilities are such that
undertake
we
can
responsibility for the manufacture,
build and test of complete major engine assemblies
such as Spey reheat jet pipes.
the
All
the sheetmetal components, pipework
hydraulic jacks are of Lucas manufacture.
and
circumstances result in its incorporation in the main
hydraulic system.
By using high-pressure fuel as the hydraulic medium,
the necessity for installing a completely separate
system, including storage tank, coolers, boosters, etc,
is
obviated.
certain
LUCAS GAS TURBINE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham 28, England
Telephone: 021-777 3232
Cables: Luset Birmingham
Telex:
338781
LUCAS
1966
1967
1969
423
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
The new
GQ
Unicross supply-dropping
may be considered
expendable but can be used many times
parachute,
The new
c hnish
ill
GQ
synthetic
Air Force
QF/QD
seat-type parachute assembly already ordered by the
which
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Parachutes
for
all
purposes
RFD-GQ
Limited offers an exceptionally wide range of parachutes for both civilian and military use, for the
safe dropping of personnel as well as supplies. Each parachute assembly is designed to give optimum service
under specific conditions of use.
is approved by the British Ministry of Technology for the design of all
types of parachute, all of which are developed in the light of actual field experience in many parts of the world.
GQ
Personnel parachutes
The new GQ 6-7 m (22 ft) shaped diameter,
Supply-dropping parachutes
Six overseas forces have ordered the new GQ Unicross
expendable/optionally re-usable supply-dropping parachute assembly which is undergoing trials with British
static line-
operated fully steerable parachute will be in service
with British troops this year. It was developed in
conjunction with the British Ministry of Technology
and its design permits, for the first time, paratroops and
para-medic teams to avoid ground obstacles as they
land.
The new parachute also uses a new three-point hook
and D-ring fastening harness incorporating special
shoulder release fittings. These allow the canopy to
be collapsed immediately on landing so that the paratrooper is not dragged along prior to releasing his
harness. Special D-rings are also fitted to the harness
attaching the reserve parachute and the CSPEP
(carry straps, personal equipment parachutist). Both
these items are
products.
Another new
product is the synthetic QF/QD
seat-type parachute assembly, which was developed
from the seat-type Mk 10 assembly. This new parachute has been ordered by the Finnish Air Force.
Synthetic materials replace canvas and flax used for
the Mk 10 and the harness has been re-designed to
permit fitment of the latest Capewell '1 h shot' shoulder
canopy releases. These releases permit the airman to
shed his harness quickly, because the canopy can be
collapsed immediately on landing.
The advantages of this new parachute, compared
with the Mk 10, are:
1
because of the use of synthetic materials throughout, the equipment has a much longer useful life
2
the equipment is more comfortable to wear
because the harness can be adjusted more easily
divestment is quick and simple by merely releasing
3
the snap hooks
4 even if the parachutist is injured he can activate the
Capewell shoulder canopy release to prevent being
dragged along after landing
5
the materials are impervious to bacteria and fungal
attack, do not rot after immersion in water
forces.
method
The
of
canopy available offer a cheap
lowering vital supplies. The load range of
six sizes of
the six canopies is:
22-6-68 kg (50-1 50 lb)
22-6-1 36 kg (50-300 lb)
68-277 kg (150-500 lb)
317-5-681 kg (700-1 500 lb)
681-1044 kg (1500-2300 lb)
453-1 1 35 kg (1 000-2500 lb)
The canopies are made from polypropylene and are
cheap enough to be expendable. They can also be
used many times and any damaged components are
replaceable without sewing. They are sufficiently
waterproof to be used as covers.
The new parachutes described here are supplemen-
for
GQ
GQ
GQ utility supplydropping parachutes. With their viscose rayon canopies
they are capable of landing loads from 45 kg (100 lb)
for the 4-3 m (14 ft) assembly, to 1180 kg (26001b)
for the 18-3 m (60 ft) assembly. With the GQ 20-1 m
(66 ft) supply-dropping parachute assembly in its
single and cluster versions capable of lowering loads
of up to 2040 kg (4500 lb) per canopy, our claim is
'GQ parachutes can lower any known load from any
tary to the well-established range of
known
aircraft'.
RFD-GQ LIMITED
Godalming, Surrey, England
Telephone: Godalming 4122
Cables: Airships Godalming
Telex:
85233
425
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Automatic release
for
parachutes
The Hitefinder automatic parachute release Type D/1
Mk 2 is designed to open a free-fall parachute in the
event of the user failing to pull the ripcord handle at
or above the minimum safe opening height.
Pre-setting of the Hitefinder to operate at a selected
height is a straightforward operation requiring the
adjustment of one dial graduated in millibars. The presetting operation is done in conjunction with a special
calculator provided with the instrument and the only
information required by the user is the ground level
pressure prevailing at the DZ (dropping zone). Having
registered the DZ pressure reading on the calculator,
the pressure equivalent to the required parachute
opening height can be quickly determined, without
further adjustment of the calculator, and set up on the
dial of the Hitefinder.
Before jumping, the parachutist withdraws an
arming pin, either manually or by static line, to enable
the Hitefinder to operate at the pre-set pressure. The
operating sequence is initiated during descent by an
aneroid capsule which progressively contracts because
of increasing atmospheric pressure. At a specific
height above the operating height the aneroid capsule
collapses to a point where a time delay mechanism
powered by a compression spring is freed. At the
termination of the time delay, the compression spring
is
released to provide the motive power by which
means the rip pins are withdrawn and the parachute is
opened. The time delay is provided to ensure that
when a jump is made at or below the height at which
the Hitefinder is set to operate, the parachutist is well
clear of the aircraft before the canopy deploys.
The
Hitefinder can also be embodied in non-man-carrying
parachute systems and is particularly ideal for use
where delayed opening of a canopy at a specific height
above ground
level
is
required.
Specification
Weight and dimensions
Limits of accuracy
Every Hitefinder is extensively tested under laboratory conditions to ensure that
each instrument gives a standard of accuracy within the following range:
15m (50ft)
Repeatability:
Total weight: 680 g (24 oz)
Total volume: 270 cm' (1 6 5 in 3 )
(7-5 in)
Overall length: 1 90
Overall width: 76
in)
(3
Overall depth: 38
(1 -5 in)
Length of case:
mm
mm
mm
100 mm
(4
C to
-10 C
-30 C
in)
Operating range
The Hitefinder can be adjusted by the user to effect deployment of a parachute
above any DZ situated between 213 m (700 ft) below sea level and 4270 m
(1 4 000 ft) above sea level (ICAN Standard Atmosphere conditions prevailing)
Time delay
A choice of
fixed time delay periods of from
30 to 600 sec is available If
instruments can be re-calibrated to alternative settings by the
manufacturer.
IRVING AIR CHUTE OF GB LIMITED
Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England
426
C:
-
45
m
Cables: Irvin Letchworth
Telex:
82198
(150
ft)
60 m (200 ft)
90 m (300 ft)
to
60 m (200 ft)
5 g acceleration in any altitude:
1 5 g acceleration in any altitude:
j 90 m (300 ft)
40 C:
70 C:
_
Due
head of a falling
and actual atmospheric pressure values
However, over 1 50 kinetheodolite
these limits are liable to some variation
monitored descents have shown the variations to be small and well within the
to the indeterminate position of the true static pressure
body and differences
required,
Telephone: 6262
30
to
limits of
in theoretical
absolute safety.
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Special aircraft equipment
heat exchangers, flexible tanks, radomes
Heat exchangers
Marston Excelsior Limited is Europe's leading supplier
exchangers for all aircraft applications. The
company has designed and manufactured units for
almost all British-built aircraft for many years as well
as for aircraft built in other countries. Heat exchangers
in current production include units for the Hawker
Siddeley Harrier and Nimrod, McDonnell Phantom and
of heat
BAC/Breguet Jaguar.
Applications for which heat exchangers have been
supplied include units for air-cooled and fuel-cooled
the
engine oil coolers, air/fuel heaters,
water steam heat exchangers for cabin
air/air
air
air/
conditioning,
air/air units for pilots' ventilated suits, oil/air
fusl coolers for hydraulic services,
and
gearbox
oil
and
oil/
coolers,
evaporators and condensers for refrigeration packs, as
air/water glycol and air/oil heat
well as air/air
exchangers for the temperature control of airborne
—
radar and electronic equipment.
Units are made from aluminium alloys, stainless steel
and nickel alloys, and are of both tubular and secondary
surface brazed construction.
Flexible tanks
Marston Excelsior manufactures flexible tanks from a
variety of specially developed materials for particular
applications in aircraft and missiles, including tanks
for hydrocarbon fuels, methanol/water and high-test
peroxide (HTP), drinking water and waste water.
Materials include nitrile compounds for fuel and oils,
Viton elastomer for HTP and for hydrocarbon fuels at
high temperatures, and butyl and natural rubber for
are reinforced with terylene
special fuel barrier layers are
incorporated within the composite material.
r
Operating temperatures range from -40 C to -r200 C.
Self-sealing systems effective against small arms fire
water.
up
to
materials
All
and
fabrics
I
in
in
some cases
(12-77
Tanks
are
specifications.
Radomes,
mm)
made
calibre can be incorporated.
to
and
British
American
MIL
aerial covers, aerial reflectors
Marston produces
a
variety
of
aircraft
components
associated with airborne radar equipment. Made from
reinforced plastics materials, these include radomes,
aerial covers and windows, and aerial reflectors.
In most cases the material used consists of woven
glass fibre impregnated with polyester or epoxy resins
moulded into a shaped laminate or sandwich of high
strength/weight ratio with outstanding dielectric properties.
Sandwich cores of glass or aluminium honeycomb or foamed materials can be incorporated.
When required radomes are built which incorporate
a de-icing system.
Marston Excelsior Limited carries full approval of the
British Ministry of Defence for the design, production,
inspection and testing of heat exchangers, flexible tanks
and radomes.
A
subs/diary of Imperial Metal Industries Ltd
MARSTON EXCELSIOR
LIMITED
Wobaston Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton,
WV10
Staffordshire,
6QJ, England
Telephone: Fordhouses 3361
Cables: Marex Wolverhampton Telex
Telex: 33211
Marston
427
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Flight instruments
for
types of aircraft
all
and horizon gyro
Artificial horizon
Type FH.14 and horizon gyro Type FH.15 are self-contained, electrically operated
gyros operating from a 1 1 5V, 400Hz, single-phase or 3-phase supply.
The artificial horizon FH.1 4 provides information of the movements of an aircraft, in pitch and roll, by means of a
spherical presentation. The horizon gyro FH.15, which is otherwise identical with the FH.14, differs only in that,
in addition, it is equipped with toroidal potentiometers on the pitch and roll axes.
Aircraft attitude is displayed by the position of a two-colour spherically shaped drum relative to a fixed symbol
in the centre of the instrument glass. The division of the colours
blue sky/black ground
extending across the
face of the instrument represents the true horizon. The drum carries a perspective display in the 'ground area' in
one design, the length of the pitch reference lines increasing with pitch angle. Thus, at extreme pitch attitudes,
when the horizon reference line may be out of sight, the pitch reference lines define the roll plane. A roll indicator
is incorporated in either the top or bottom half of the presentation.
Electrical means are used to erect, and maintain erect, the gyroscope to the vertical. The pitch-bank system
of monitoring during turns is incorporated. Arrangements are also made whereby the operation of an external
push switch increases the erection rate to approximately 30 times its normal value. Operation of this switch in
unaccelerated flight erects the gyro rapidly to the vertical position from any attitude.
The instruments are fitted with a combined power failure/gimbal centring device, and have provision for integral
The
Ferranti artificial horizon
vertical
—
—
lighting.
Specification
Life: unrestricted
300m (60 000ft)
Temperature range: -35 C to
55C (no derangement between -40 C and
Altitude: up to 18
70°C)
Vibration: withstands vibration conditions detailed in BS.2G.100. Part 2.
Clause 2.6, Grade C2. and Clause 21 8. Table 2, Grade C2, under anti-vibration
mounted conditions (rigid mounting conditions to be declared)
satisfactorily in conditions of repeated variations of air
pressure, temperature and humidity and resistance to fungus growth as
specified in BS-2G.1 00, Part 2, Clause 208, Climatic Class 1 with functioning
test B carried out at -40 C
Climatic: functions
,
Radio interference: meets the requirements of BS.2G.100, Part2. Clause 225
interference: compass safe distance to be measured as defined
Compass
in
BS.2G.100. Part
Clause 227, and declared
2,
Rigidity of fixing: capable of withstanding (without breaking loose) an
acceleration of 25g applied in the fore-and-aft direction
Acceleration: the instruments satisfy the requirements of BS.2G.100 Part 2
Clause 219a. Table 3, Class 2B(ii). Grade C and Clause 21 9B. Table 4-
Acceleration Class
Interchangeability
for
II
crash-landing
complete instruments are mechanically and functionally
:
interchangeable
Electrical connections: via a 12-pin connector attached to
customer requirements
a
cable to suit
Electrical supplies: (a) 115V ^5%V, 400Hz
5%Hz single-phase or 3-phase
for the gyro wheel
(b) 28V dc (nominal) or 30V, 400Hz single-phase (max) for the potentiometers, the voltage limits being in accordance with BS.2G.100, Part 3
(c) 2-7V ac for lighting (when required)
Power consumption:
starting cycle
40W
35W
(max)
(max); fast erection conditions
Overall dimensions:
(3in
ARINC
266mm
(8 8in) long
(max); normal conditions
101
mm
14W
(3 97 in) across diagonals
case)
Weight: 2-27kg
(5lb)
The
Ferranti
FH.14
artificial
horizon is a self-contained electrically
operated vertical gyro
maximum
Single-axis accelerometer
The
single-axis accelerometer Type FA.
force-feedback torque-restrained pendulous
device capable of sensing a wide range of acceleration
with extreme accuracy. Additional units in this series
are manufactured to provide a lower restoring-coil
impedance for operation with microcircuit amplifiers.
Ferranti
Series
is
a
Specification:
Overall dimensions:
508mm
(2in)
254mm
(1 in)
dia
Weight: 72g (2Joz)
Restoring-coil impedance: 207$'} ^.5%
20kHz
Pick-off excitation: 4V.
Pick-off null voltage:
1
mV
Pick-off phase shift: 50"
(max)
= 5'
lead
Ferranti single-axis
2-4mV/min/V
measurement: — 20g
Pick-off scale factor:
Range
of
Scale factor:
5mA/g
Scale factor temperature effect:
Bias:
Bias temperature effect: 0-02
428
0005%/ C
(max)
3 / 10~ 4 g (max)
c
x 10-'g/ C (max)
^5^^
accelermometer Type
FA. 2 is capable of
sensing a wide range of
acceleration with extreme
accuracy
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Autostabiliser
for helicopters
The
Ferranti helicopter autostabiliser
—
Type FAS. 2 can be
—
control axes
yaw, pitch or roll
to
provide a helicopter with a 'hands-off operational
The self-contained
capability even while hovering.
system comprises an amplifier and an extensible link
servo actuator for each axis that requires stabilisation.
A rate gyro senses the deviations of the helicopter
from its instantaneous attitude. The rate gyro signal
is processed by a small computer which produces a servo
actuator output to apply corrective control action.
Servo actuator position and velocity are fed back and
summed with the gyro signal to close and stabilise
the control loop.
The actuator is positioned between the pilot's
control column or pedal and the controlled aerodynamic
used
in
Ferranti
any or
all
helicopter
Type
autostabiliser
FAS. 2 can be used in any or all control
axes providing a complete 'hands-off
capability even while hovering
surface or rotor. This arrangement allows the applied
control deflections to be limited to those required for
stabilisation, normally 10 to 20% of the maximum
displacement, and no restriction on the manoeuvring
of the helicopter is involved. Thus the natural 'feel' or
response of the helicopter, as far as the pilot is concerned, is not materially affected but the operational
capabilities of the helicopter are increased and the
instrument flight capabilities are enhanced. Arrangements can be included in the autostabiliser for the
necessary coupling between roll and yaw channels
to produce co-ordinated turns during manoeuvres and,
if required, the autostabiliser can be used as an autopilot with simple hold facilities for heading, height or
speed.
Weight and dimensions
Weight:
single-axis installation
1
-4-1 -8kg (3-4lb); three-axes system 4-1-
5-4kg (9-1 2lb) (depending on servo size)
Size: gyro amplifier unit (single axis)
2in); servo
—
102mm
X
1
02mm
51
mm.
(4in
x 4in x
to suitinstallation
Additional weight for autopilot as
little
as 2-3kg (5lb)
FERRANTI LIMITED
Aircraft
South
Equipment Department
Hill
Park, East
Hampstead, Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Telephone: Bracknell 4202
Telex:
84117
FERRANTI
429
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Flight instruments
for
RAI 3
an
is
amplifiers offering
and
military aircraft
83mm (3270m)
with
repeater
attitude
roll
and
civil
integral
360deg
of
remote
servo
freedom
in
pitch.
Sperry 6000 Series airborne data acquisition system
This system is particularly suitable for
accident and flight profile/mission recording in military aircraft. It includes a digital
wire recorder.
The utilisation of solid-state micrologic
techniques enables the measurement and
code conversion circuits to be accommodated within the recorder case.
AD
4
is
a
100mm
similar to the
Weight: 7 5kg (161b 12oz)
Dimensions: 16
34
17cm (6-2
Duration of recording: 1 5 or 30h
Power requirements: 1 1 5V 400Hz
0-5% of full scale
Resolution: 1 in 256
Capacity: 46 channels
Sampling rate: 46 channels/sec
Accuracy:
in
1
1
6-7in)
2W
|
Protection: to the survival requirements of accident
recorders in military aircraft
Playback is available in one of the following forms:
binary trace; analogue trace; decimal display;
punched paper tape
(4in) attitude director
RAI 3
13
presentation, but
with conventional cross-pointer director
wires superimposed on the instrument face.
Presentation of flight-path vector information or airspeed error is also available.
STEVI
STEVI (Sperry Turbine Engine Vibration
Indicator)
is
a
51mm
(2 in)
panel-
mounted instrument which provides
early
warning of excessive engine vibration
from engine-mounted vibration pick-ups.
High frequency is indicated continuously,
low frequency is shown when the low
filter
HAI 4
a
is
100mm
(4in)
heading and
with
integral
servo
conventional pitch
and roll information with compass heading.
A heading select facility for autopilot
operation'is included.
attitude
indicator
amplifiers,
showing
button
is
pressed.
An
auxiliary unit
can be used to monitor the low filter
separately and continuously.
A variant of STEVI (illustrated) uses a
solid-state piezo-electric accelerometer as
the basic engine transducer. Outputs for
recording are provided.
SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION
Sperry
Rand Limited
Downshire Way, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1QL, England
Telephone: Bracknell
3222
Cables: Spenflite Bracknell
Telex:
nrl
84129
430
i
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Gyro instruments
for military
and
civil
navigation
Compass systems
Sperry manufactures a complete range of compass systems for
conventional and rotary-winged aircraft, including:
CL11 a high-performance system giving a free drift rate of better
than 1 degree per hour.
Variants of this system are fitted to a wide range of
military and civil aircraft including the Hawker Siddeley
Nimrod, Hawker Siddeley Dominie, Fiat G91 and Westland
C2G
SGP-500 Series platform
C2J
The Sperry SGP-500
is a small, low-cost, lightweight, Rotorace
twin gyro system consisting of a gyro reference unit (GRU),
an electronic unit (EU) and control panel, providing highly
accurate and reliable outputs of heading and local vertical. It is
based on the design and manufacturing techniques embodied
in the development and production of a family of platforms
(TGP) for aircraft that include Lightning Mks 3, 5 and 6, Mirage
111-0 and 4A, Buccaneer 2S Mk 50 and Mk 2, and Vulcan B2.
Wessex, Sea King, and WG13 helicopters,
a lightweight standby system currently used in the Lockheed F104G and Hawker Siddeley Harrier aircraft.
Similar to the C2G but having multiple heading outputs,
the C2J comprises a magnetic detector, a compass controller and a gyro amplifier master unit (shown below).
This system is specifically designed for use in highperformance aircraft, and is specified for the British versions of the Jaguar.
VGL-200
vertical gyro
vertical gyro VGL-200 is a compact lightweight
providing an accurate vertical reference, using synchros
to transmit pitch and roll attitude information.
A liquid-level/
torque motor erection system is employed and provision is made
for initial fast erection to eliminate the need for a mechanical
caging system.
The gyro element has freedom in pitch of _ 85 deg and full
freedom in roll. It has a free drift rate (with the erection system
cut off) of less than 1 5 deg/h. The erection rate is approximately
2-25 deg/min and the gyro element settles to define the gravity
vertical to within 025 deg.
The Sperry
TGL-100 transfer gyro
unit
The TGL-100
transfer gyro system is a new portable lightweight
instrument designed to align rapidly and accurately aircraft
heading references to a known heading [before aircraft take-off.
The instrument is equally suitable for both land- and carrierbased aircraft.
The time required for aligning each aircraft
system is 1 5 sec, while the azimuth accuracy is better than
0-1 deg rms.
Transfer gyros have been sold to the air forces
of France,
Germany,
Australia,
South Africa and
Italy.
SPERRY FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION
Sperry
Rand Limited
Downshire Way, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12
Telephone: Bracknell 3222
1
QL, England
Cables: Speriflite Bracknell
Telex:
~M7
84129
431
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
In-flight
data recorder
for mission analysis
The M15
computer
use as
a
in-flight
magnetic tape data recorder
tape, the tape reels being
and other data acquisition
(centre)
cheek-mounted
for
with
input
compactness.
modules
(left
Construction
is
right).
The recorder uses standard
ruggedised to render the unit suitable for
and
crash recorder
Mission analysis
Marconi Space and Defence Systems Limited has
unique experience in in-flight data acquisition and
handling, being responsible for the Nimrod mission
analysis recording and the prototype Concorde accident
recording systems.
The M15 instrumentation recording system is the
most sophisticated in-flight magnetic tape recording
facility for mission analysis available today. It provides
long duration operation and large data capacity in a
small volume with the high accuracy and versatility
of a laboratory recorder in a compact ruggedised form.
The high standard of performance is maintained under
Instrumentation
extreme environmental conditions.
recording systems for any of the following applications
can be engineered: Mission analysis, airborne data
acquisition, data format conversion, engine health
monitoring, accident recording, ground replay and
translation, and automatic data recording.
A GEC-Marconi Electronics Company
MARCONI SPACE AND DEFENCE SYSTEMS LTD
Instrumentation Group
Chobham Road,
Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England.
Telephone: Camberley 63311
432
Cables: Elliotauto Camberley
Telex:
85289
Aeronautical charts
and
flight
data services
The
specialist staff of International Aeradio Ltd has met the
chart and flight data requirements of all types of air
operations for more years than any other organisation in
the world.
The high quality and accuracy of its products derives from
many years of practical experience and from continuous
close contact with operating personnel in all branches of
aviation both civil and military in the UK and abroad.
The service is unique, being not merely the initial provision
of flight documentation but its regular systematic up-dating.
The first annual subscription includes the initial supply of
complete flight documentation for the territory defined by
the subscriber, and thereafter all revised and reprinted
charts and flight data are posted weekly.
The detail appearing on International Aeradio charts is
shown on the reverse side of this sheet. Supplementary
publications give navigational aid and communications
listings, air traffic control regulations and much other data
necessary for flight planning and in-flight reference. Part of
a
specimen page from
a
supplement
is
reproduced below.
four years the company has been actively
engaged in the production of another series of maps for
microfilming in connection with a moving-map display for
installation in the new generation of aircraft now being
manufactured and delivered., The company leads the world
in this new method of displaying to aircrews the information
they currently obtain from paper maps and charts. Operators
whoare contemplating usingthis advanced equipment should
write to the Company's Aerad Flight Documentation and
Printing Division for details.
For many years the company has also printed other
specialised air navigation charts and undertakes all kinds
of printing for the aviation industry.
For the
last
INTERNATIONAL AERADIO LTD
Aerad
Flight
&
Documentation
Printing Division
Hayes Road, Southall, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01-574 2411
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Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Landing aids
for airborne
and ground use
Radio altimeters
STC
is a leader in the field of radio altimetry. Equipments
have been supplied to the Blind Land Experimental
Unit of the British Royal Aircraft Establishment for the
all-weather landing programme and more recently for
use in the BEA Trident and BOAC VC.10 autoland
systems.
The STR.70-P/3, latest in the range of STC radio
altimeters, is a microminiaturised equipment for use in
all military roles including terrain following, automatic
landing, low approach, helicopter autohover, lowlevel strike and many other flight control systems.
Technical data
Height range: 0-1 520
Accuracy: -3% or -
(500-5000
m
1
(0-5000 ft)
(3 ft) 0-150
m
m
(0-500
ft);
-
5% 150-1520 m
ft)
Outputs: log/linear or to suit applications
Tracking rate of time constant: 100 —25ms
Transmitter frequency: 4300
5 MHz
Power supply: 1 1 5 V ac
5 Hz 55
5% 400 Hz
—
—
—
VA nominal
Major specifications: AVP24; DEF5000; MIL-E-5272; MIL-1-6181; BS 2 G100
STR.70-P
radio altimeter as supplied for
Phantom
aircraft
DEM33
Instrument landing system
The STAN. 37/38/39 is a fully solid-state instrument
landing system designed to meet all ICAO facility performance categories. Lower category configurations
can be upgraded to a higher category by the addition
of standard units with
minimum
interruption of service.
Technical data
Meets full ICAO requirements
Fully dualised equipment
Various aerial configurations to meet
site difficulties
Fully transistorised
Available in pan-climatic containers
STAN. 37 instrument landing system
localiser aerial array
Precision approach radar
The SLA.3-C is the latest STC precision approach radar
equipment providing clear and unambiguous information to enable the final approach of high-speed jet
aircraft to be monitored.
It
embodies many new features and refinements
resulting in an equipment whose performance surpasses the parameters laid down by ICAO.
Technical data
Fully dualised equipment
Pan-climatic operation
Turntable building to serve different runway approaches
Range 30 km (14 nm) for small jet aircraft head-on
*
SLA.3-C precision approach radar runway turntable building
An
associate of ITT
STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES LTD
Radio Products Group
Oakleigh Road,
New
Telephone: 01 -368
1
Southgate, London N11, England
200
Telex: 261 91
STC
433
Section 20: Aircraft equipment and instruments
Rubber components
for aircraft
and development
produces moulded
components and rubber-to-metal bondings for a
Avon
specialises in the design
of rubber products for aircraft and
variety of aircraft applications.
Avon also manufactures specialised
parts
erosion sheeting, as well as
products.
many special-purpose
in
sophisticated polymers and polyurethane.
Among the products made are engine transit
mountings,
Avon Rubber Co
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England
434
aircraft
hose and polyurethane
anti-
Ltd
Telephone: Bradford-on-Avon 2191
Cables: Industrial Bradford-on-Avon
Telex:
44856
Section 21
Airfield
equipment
and
services
435
Section 21
:
Airfield
equipment and services
Curran mobile engine run-up stand
with a Rolls-Royce Spey engine
mounted on it. Stands can be supplied
to suit any engine and tailored
to meet exact customer needs. After
being brought into service they remain
readily adaptable to cater for changing
engine requirements in the future. A complete installation comprises services
trailer, propulsion unit test stand, holdback frame, engine adaptor sets, intake
guard, fuel tank and inter-connecting
services
\
The stand
requires only a suitable hardstanding with ground ring bolts for
anchoring the hold-back frame. Its
mobility enables it to be moved easily
from one location to another and set up
quickly with minimum site preparation.
Advice and guidance on associated
de-tuning arrangements, where required,
are available
436
Section 21
:
equipment and services
Airfield
Mobile engine run-up stand
for quick,
economical check-running of turbo-jets
It is generally more expedient to remove a defective or
suspect engine from an aircraft than to attempt to
This usually means the costly return
rectify it in situ.
of the engine to the manufacturers or to an overhaul
base, when often the fault proves to be of a minor
controlled from, and its performance
control room in the sound-proofed and
air-conditioned services trailer. The trailer also houses
the main elements of the fuel, electrical and air systems.
An observation window allows the engine to be viewed
nature, easily rectified.
during testing.
The mobile engine run-up stand provides a simple
and economical means of check-running such engines,
enabling adjustments to be made and minor defects
rectified quickly and efficiently.
It
reproduces as
closely as possible the conditions under which the
Positioned in front of the engine, the intake guard
it against ingesting foreign
matter. The fuel
tank shown holds 4550 litres (1 OOOgal) and has an
associated gauging system which registers its contents
in the control room.
engine runs
in
the aircraft, with aircraft type instruments
for using standard
and controls and with provision
aircraft test sets.
Mounting the engine on the propulsion unit test
stand, complete with intake and exhaust systems, is
easily and quickly achieved. As the stand is mobile this
can be done at any convenient location (workshops,
At the testing site, the
hangar, at the aircraft, etc).
stand is simply secured to the pre-anchored hold-back
frame and all necessary interconnections rapidly made.
The engine
registered
is
in a
protects
The services trailer and the propulsion unit test stand
are each fitted with a sprung chassis on pneumatically
Parking and over-run brakes are intyred wheels.
corporated. The fuel tank is free-standing and easily
lifted and carried away. All other items are also readily
transportable.
While the equipment does not feature thrust
measuring capacity in its basic form, this can be included
when
required.
Key to main components
—Services
2 — Propulsion
trailer
1
unit test
stand
3
4
— Hold-back frame
—
guard
Intake
—
5
Fuel tank
Principal
dimensions
A— 9-22m
(30ft 3in)
B— 5-94m (19ft 6in)
C— 2-59m (8ft 6in)
D— 98m (6ft 6in)
1
E— 2-29m
F— 5-34m
G
—
9-1
(7ft 6in)
(17ft 6in)
4m
(30ft) radius
H— 2-1 9m
(6ft 2in)
K—3-57m
(lift 9in)
Aero-engine test equipment
The mobile engine run-up stand
hensive series of
facilities
is
one
manufactured
of a
compre-
for testing
all
types of aero-engine from piston to the latest turbojet
models.
furnish
further
backed by
tion
JOHN CURRAN LIMITED
GPO Box
72, Curran Road, Cardiff, CF1 1TE,
Telephone: Cardiff 20641
Cables: Narruc Cardiff
and
John Curran
details.
a highly
With
would be pleased
years
of
to
experience,
competent team of design, produc-
installation engineers, the firm is well placed
to give expert advice and
Wales
Ltd
welcomes
aspect of aero-engine testing,
enquiries on any
including test
house
layout and design of ancillary services.
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Section 21
:
Airfield
equipment and services
TRANSITION BAR
DZUS FASTENER BRACKETS
\
CROSS" LEVELLING ADJUSTER
ELEVATION ADJUSTER
FILTER ASSEI
LAMP ASSEMBLY
-SLIT
1
CROSS LEVELLING ADJUSTER
BASE
OPTICAL BENCH FRAME
Visual approach slope indicator, with adjustable feet for accurate
lining
Diagram
of visual
approach slope
indicator,
showing
internal
design
up
Typical Atlas flameproof fitting
suitable
for
use
in
explosive
atmospheres
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...
*^,'
Runway
fitting,
showing base,
light unit
and cover
Atlantic 3 fluorescent light fitting
Haline
tungsten
halogen floodlights, showing
and 300
units
2000 W, 1500W, 750/1 000
438
W
W
(left
to
right)
Sunflood 500
W
tungsten halogen floodlight
Section 21
Lighting
for airfields,
:
Airfield
equipment and services
equipment
aprons and buildings
Thorn Lighting Limited manufactures a wide range of equipment suitable for all lighting purposes. Featured
here is a selection of fittings designed for, or specially suitable for airfields and associated buildings and
areas.
Exploded view of runway
fitting;
Runway
see also opposite page
fittings
These fittings are designed to meet the ICAO requirements and consist of three die-castings in LM6
aluminium: base, light unit and cover.
All screws,
bolts, nuts, etc., are of stainless steel. The castings are
6-6 A
anodised finished against corrosion. A 200
tungsten-halogen lamp is used which has a 600-hour
W
B
life
Dimensions:
Diameter 295 mm (1 1 -614 in)
Depth below runway surface 64
Projection 17 mm (067 in)
C
D
of units:
1
2
in full
36
in)
F
B
Top
C
D
Upper gasket
E
Lower gasket
F
Lighting unit, containing lamp lenses and plug-in
lead
Main housing. The external castellations grip the
runway surfacing compound and help to hold the
housing firmly in position.
1 1
window
Ring
0-240
fitting
at the
left
bolts
plate for the lighting unit
floodlights
of heat-resistant glass
as 500/1 500 W units at
W units at 240 V only. Various
available
are
V, or as
2000
mounting accessories are
available.
Farnborough, England.
Sunflood 500
set
of lamps: 3 per unit,
(2-520
The exploded view of the runway
shows:
A The cast steel cover with fixing
Visual approach slope indicator
The Thornray VASI is based in every principle on
equipment designed and developed at the Royal
No
No
mm
E
G
Aircraft Establishment at
at full intensity.
W tungsten halogen floodlight
This is a general-purpose open floodlight for outdoor
area lighting.
The body is pressure die-cast in LM6-M aluminium
in a full set
Lamp: 200 W, 30 V, 6-6 A or 1 2 V. 1 6-6 A; 1 000 hours nominal life
Power: 7-2 kW max lamp load
Intensity: 60 000 candelas white, 15 000 candelas red sector
Brilliancy control: 3 stages 100%, 30% or to user requirements
Range: 7-2 km (4-5 miles) by day, 24 km (15 miles) or more by night
Angle of approach path: 2°—4JC
Depth of approach path: from 7-6 m (25 ft) to 1 5-2 m (50 ft) as required
0-406 m (57
Unit dimensions: 1 -45
1 -45
57
16 in)
Weight of unit: 46 kg (80 lb)
measuring 203
165 102 mm (8x6J 4 in).
The complete fitting weighs only 0-9 kg (2 lb). The
lamp is a 500
tungsten-halogen unit. A range of
mounting spigots and brackets is available.
alloy,
W
Finish: exterior aviation yellow; interior matt black
Temperature range: operates between -20 C and
50 C
Flameproof
fitting
addition to being certified as suitable for use in all
Division 1 areas having flammable atmospheres falling
within the General Industrial Groups 2 and 3, this
fitting is also dust-tight and rainproof. It may be used in
areas containing explosive dusts or on oil-loading
Haline tungsten halogen floodlights
family
of
floodlights— 500/750/1000/1 500/
In
This
2000
W—
is
suitable for area lighting, buildings, pre-
any purpose
wide horizontal beam spread and accurate
cincts, stadia, vehicle parks, forecourts or
where
a
jetties
beam
control are required.
The one-piece reflector/body unit of extruded
aluminium gives rigidity and accuracy for best and most
consistent optical performance. The end plates, back
support, knuckle joint and cool wiring box are in diecast LM6 aluminium alloy. The heat sinks are leveroperated and must be engaged before the fitting can
be closed. Re-lamping access is via the hinged silicone
rubber-gasketed front frame with toggle catches. These
vertical
and
similar
outdoor locations.
Atlantic 3 fluorescent fitting
The
Atlantic 3 range of fluorescent fittings is not only
elegant and efficient, but also most economical.
With its vitreous enamel reflector the Atlantic 3
batten, which is 1 -8 m (6 ft) long, gives efficient
service in hangars or stores with maximum economy
owing to the 6-ft 85
high-efficiency circuit used.
W
THORN LIGHTING LIMITED
Airfield Lighting Division
Thorn House, Upper Saint Martin's Lane, London,
Telephone: 01-836 2444
Cables: Eleclampo
London
WC2H
WC2
1968
9BR, England
Telex: 21521
THORN
To Atlas
Lighting Ltd
439
Section 21
Airfield
:
equipment and services
Landing mats and pads
for aircraft
and helicopters
Aircraft landing
mats (ALM)
The purpose
ALM
of the
is
to provide quickly a surface
most medium passenger-carrying aircraft
and most freight aricraft. It is not suitable for high-speed
military aircraft. The effectiveness of the mat depends
on the firmness of the ground under it.
suitable for
Specification
Material: Lightweight extruded aluminium alloy BA25-TF conBritish Standard 1476:HE 30-TF having a minimum
tensile strength of 295 hbar (301 kg/mm-; 42 800 lb/in-).
forming to
of an ALM depend on the type
prevailing weather conditions.
and
on
the
of
1 220 m
For a C1 30 aircraft in variable crosswinds a mat of 30 5
4000 ft) would be required.
(100 ft
Dimensions: The dimensions
using
aircraft
it
When
laying an aircraft landing mat (ALM)
approximately 23 2 m (250 ft-) per man-ho
unskilled labour can be maintained
laying rate of
J
A C130
area
is
aircraft
visible
coming
in
the
LI
I
for
completely
in to land on the ALM.
A servicing
foreground.
Sand-bags provide side
restraint
Aircraft forward operating pads (FOP)
FOP provides a heat- and erosion-resistant
surface for both jet VTOL aircraft and helicopters,
where repeated take-offs and landings could destroy
the ground surface. The effects of ground erosion from
jet blasts or heavy down-draughts can cause dust and
grit to be thrown up and sucked into the air intake with
harmful results. FOP can also be used for short takeoff/landing aircraft (STOL); forthis purpose six pads are
laid together.
The
Specification
Material
:
As
for the
ALM.
15m
Dimensions: A standard FOP
(50
long
six
50
ft)
consists of a nominal 15
area of individual interlocking panels 2-75
m
25 m (98 in) wide. When used by
pads used form an area 91 5
15m (300
STOL
50
(9
aircraft
ft).
ft)
the
Harrier aircraft on a forward operating pad (FOP) laid on top of a
rubber membrane; the membrane is required in very wet or very
dusty conditions
The special aluminium alloy section used for the ALM and FOP was developed by the British Ministry
Defence in collaboration with The British Aluminium Company Limited which holds the sales rights
THE BRITISH ALUMINIUM COMPANY LTD
London SW1 England
Britalumm London SW1
Telex: 22756
Norfolk House, St James's Square,
Telephone: 01-839 8888
440
Cables:
,
of
Section 21
Airfield
for
Airfield
:
equipment and services
membranes
temporary runways and helicopter pads
membranes have been developed by Greengate
ground which is strong enough to
aircraft, helicopters and hovercraft. The membranes
Airfield
&
Irwell to protect
bear
obviate the softening effect of rain and inhibit the
formation of dust during helicopter and hovercraft
operations. Strong enough to allow the use of storeshandling and service vehicles, the surface is lightweight
and durable under all storage conditions. Each mem84ft) square
brane comprises a 256
(84
of nylon fabric coated on each side with Neoprene.
A single sheet can be easily hand-laid by twenty men
in twenty minutes.
256m
Two grades of membrane are available: PSN 1 which
designed for helicopter and hovercraft pads and the
taxiways, aprons and spin-up areas of runways, and
PSN 3 which is used for the sections of runways
subjected to braking. PSN 1 membrane has a perimeter
flap which forms a soil-filled packet for ground anchorage during helicopter operations. PSN 3 can be
coated with an anti-skid resin paint to allow safe
operation under all weather conditions. Membranes
can be supplied complete with anchor pins and adhesive
lor joining sheets and effecting field repairs.
is
Apart from ensuring safe operation under all weather
conditions, the use of Greengate & Irwell membranes
minimises dust damage to engines and camouflages the
airstrip under dry conditions.
A member
of the Slater, Walker
Specification
PSN
PSN
3
Tensile strength
Weight
7-4 kg/mm (400 lb/in)
17-8 kg/mm (1000 lb/in)
1
59kg/m- (17-5oz/yd-)
09 kg/m- (32 oz/yd
;
)
Group
GREENGATE & IRWELL RUBBER CO LTD
Coated Fabrics Division
Greengate, Manchester, Lancashire,
Telephone: 061-834 5652
1
M60
3EA, England
Cables: Para Manchester 5
Telex:
66762
E
<$>
1969
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Section 21
:
Airfield
equipment and services
Cloud base recorder system
for airfields or meteorological stations
This system, approved by the British Meteorological Office, consists of three units: a transmitter, a receiver, and a
recorder, and is designed to record continuously on a chart the height of the cloud base. The system operates on
the triangulation principle in which the transmitter scanner emits a modulated light beam. The receiver, vertically
aligned and tuned to the light beam modulation frequency, feeds the cloud signal to a phase-sensing circuit in
the recorder. The recorder contains a chart mechanism, in which the pen is deflected in synchronism with the
transmitter scanner motion.
Transmitter
The transmitter
mm
unit contains a 406
(16 in) parabolic searchlight
mirror producing a beam of 2 divergence, with a 200
quartz iodine
projector lamp as the light source. Under normal operating conditions the
minimum lamp life is 800 hours. A revolving shutter disc, driven by a
synchronous motor, is placed between the lamp and the mirror to
modulate the light at a constant frequency of 900 Hz.
A photocell picks up from the mirror a 900 Hz reference signal which is
amplified and fed to the recorder.
The searchlight assembly is pivoted so that the beam scans in elevation
through an arc from 8 to 85 and back to 8 The time taken for a complete
W
The
.
cycle
is
transmitter
unit
fully
is
weather-
proofed and air-conditioned
one minute.
A
magslip torque transmitter, driven from the searchlight shaft, communicates the angular position of the searchlight to a magslip torque
receiver
in
the recorder.
Receiver
The reflected cloud signal is detected by a photocell positioned at the focal
point of a 406 mm (16 in) vertically directed parabolic mirror. The photocell
output
900
Hz.
fed to the input of the receiver signal amplifier, tuned to
signal amplifier output is fed to the recorder unit
Each time the searchlight beam reaches its lowest elevation, a horizontal
path beam is reflected into the receiver optical system to provide a monitor
signal, which is also fed to the recorder.
A directional baffle is mounted above the photocell to ensure that only
light from directly above is collected by the mirror within a cone of
is
The
acceptance of 2
The
receiver unit is fully weatherproofed
and includes solar radiation shielding
.
Recorder
normally located in the airfield control tower, or in the meteoroand presents a continuous recording of the cloud base
height in the vicinity of the airport.
The recording unit accepts both the receiver output signal and the
transmitter reference signal.
Co-incidence of these two signals in the
sensing circuit generates an output signal which causes the pen to mark
the paper. The monitor signal also produces a record to indicate that the
equipment is operating when cloud is not present, and is also used as an
The recorder
indication of visibility.
ing for both the
This unit
is
logical building,
unit provides
above
remote switch-
units
Specification
Power source: 200-250 V ac 50 Hz single-phase
Max consumption from mains: transmitter 800 VA; receiver 200 VA; recorder
125 VA
Cloud base: limits of measurement on a 106 m (350 ft): base line are 15-1200 m
(50-4000 ft)
Transmitter light source: 24 V, 200
tungsten filament, quartz iodine lamp
mm
W
Chart width: 76
(3 in)
Chart speed: 76 mm/h (3 in/h)
Chart duration: 7 days recording without replacement
Scanning period:
-91m
(70 lb)
Dimensions:
1000
15
Haddenham
30m
m
1270
•
14
transmitter
965
mm
1220
50
(40
•
889 965 mm (48
38 in); recorder 610
•
•
•
35
•
381
38 in); receiver
356 mm (24
•
in)
AIRTECH
Haddenham, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
Cables: Airtech
minute/cycle (making two measurements)
15m
AIRTECH LIMITED
Telephone: Haddenham 422
1
Overall instrumental accuracy of height indicated on chart: ±2-1 m (7 ft) at
(30ft) at 150m (500ft) height; =
(50ft) height:
(4000 ft) height
(100 ft) at 1200
Weights: transmitter 145 kg (320 lb); receiver 145 kg (320 lb); recorder 32 kg
Telex:
83223
442
.
Section 21
Airfield
:
equipment and services
Servicing trolleys
systems
for aircraft hydraulic
range of HML servicing trolleys has
evolved by gradual development through military and
industrial demand. The experience gained, for example,
in building hydraulic test rigs for the Concorde airliner,
the VC10 and Jumbo jets on the civilian side, the
Jaguar and the Harrier on the military, is of benefit in
the design and construction of test apparatus for the
The current
armed
services.
obvious that no single piece of hydraulic test
equipment is suitable for all operational situations. The
availability of a wide range of equipment is both
sensible and practical.
The trolleys shown here are a selection from the
HML range. This company also specialises in customIt
is
built test rigs for
every hydraulic testing application.
HTD
The
108 and HTE 109
108 is diesel-powered,
109
the
Primarily for large aircraft with a return
7 kgf/cm 2
0-55
3500
(30-100
litres/min
lbf/in-),
(0-24 gal/min
Dimensions:
Mk
1
at
of
0-1 09 litres/min
200-3500
1
-83
lbf/in
1
07
supplies
at
20014-246 kgf/cm 2
6
3-5
14-246 kgf/cm-
one
32
Provides either two
(0-1 2 gal/min
lbf/in'-).
at
powered.
pressurised to 2at
2
).
m (105
ft).
Minirig
Compact, lightweight hand-trolley powered by
motor, supplies up to 4-5 litres/min
electric
(1
or
electrically
line
gal/min
at
4000
petrol
at
engine or
280 kgf/cm 2
lbf/in 2 ).
HTE 120
A
versatile,
inexpensive, lightweight trolley for smaller aircraft.
Output 0-36 litres/min
lbf/in
at
210 kgf/cm
2
(0-8 gal/min
at
3000
2
).
Dimensions:
1
-4
076
10m
(4-6x2-5
3-20
ft).
Hydraulic and electric generator packs
for electric or hydraulic power.
Turbine: highly mobile, very compact and simple to operate.
Built-in acceleration and temperature limiters and overspeed
protection device. Variable speed control optional. Can run on
Powered by gas turbine
various aviation fuels. Consumption about 61 kg/h (135 Ib/h).
Electric pack: three versions are available at 225, 30 and
40kVA, giving 11 5/200 V, 400 Hz.
kgf/cm 2 (1 6 gal/
Hydraulic pack: delivers 73 litres/min at 21
operating
Maximum
continuous
preesure
min at 3000 lbf/in-).
350 kgf/cm- (5000
HML
St.
lbf/in 5 ).
HTE
125
A
compact, 40 hp electrically-powered servicing trolley delivering
up to 73 litres/min at 210 kgf/cm 2 (16 gal/min at 3000 lbf/in 2 ).
Dimensions: 2
4-1
1 25
1 05 m (65
35 ft).
(ENGINEERING) LIMITED
John's Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01-560 3011
Telex:
933887
GEOft^
443
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:
Airfield
equipment and services
Staging and docking system
maintenance
for aircraft
The unique 'Hi-Way' unit form aluminium staging
system made by Martin-Thomas Limited is being
utilised by many air forces and service organisations
throughout
the
world.
Lightweight,
heavy-duty
components enable large structures to be
dismantled and stowed in transport aircraft for air
Kits of components
transportation to new locations.
Overhaul and major maintenance docking
Designed for full coverage of all areas on the aircraft simultaneously, i.e. fulllength nose-to-tail fuselage dock, complete wing coverage, engine docks,
tail docks, etc. All this mobile docking incorporates facilities for functioning of
control surfaces, power plant removal, and opening of all access panels. The
docking can be designed
for
any
aircraft,
whether on wheels
or
on
jacks.
staging
capable of being constructed in many different
configurations to give access to all areas on an aircraft.
Quick and safe erection are ensured by the patented
'Hi-Way' snap-action hook, which enables vertical
frames to be joined together without the use of nuts
or bolts. Few tools, if any, are required to assemble the
are
equipment.
Stagings and docks are fabricated from non-corrosive
50mm (2in) outside diameter aluminium alloy tubing
(HE30WP, HV30WP, HT30WP) and
castings (LM8)
conforming to British Standards BS1139, Section 7.
Minor maintenance stagings
Individual mobile runabout stagings may be used to cater for various important
areas on any aircraft, and can also be manufactured to allow for towing on
aircraft dispersal areas.
Fli-Way airportable kits
These kits are supplied as light-weight units for use on large or small aircraft,
and one kit is capable of being successfully used on many areas of a number of
different aircraft types A typical kit which could be used on large aircraft such
as the VC10 or Hercules C130 would weigh approximately 363kg (800lb) and
have a cubic capacity of approximately 6-65m (235ft ).
3
J
Servicing steps and towers
A
full range of servicing steps, both standard aircraft maintenance entry type
and special light aluminium folding steps, are produced. The aluminium folding
steps can be purchased in kit form for assembly by the customer.
Hawker Siddeley Argosy aircraft major servicing dock comprising
lightweight 'Hi-Way' stagings covering all areas on the aircraft
mim
-JL
Typical selection of 'Hi-Way' aluminium staging components, being one of the range of standard kits of
parts used in the construction of aircraft docking. This
particular kit is utilised as a Fli-Way airportable staging
for servicing, maintenance or salvage of strike or small
Many different configurations may be conaircraft.
structed from this kit
British Aircraft
Corporation VC1
MARTIN-THOMAS LIMITED
Aviation Division
South Way, Walworth
Telephone: Andover 4014
444
Andover, Hampshire, England
Cables: Hiway Andover
Telex: 47277
Industrial Estate,
aircraft tail,
engine and wing docks
Section 21
Airfield
equipment and services
equipment
Airfield
for aircraft
:
and cargo handling
Airtugs
The Mercury
latest
in
MD
400/500 (left) is the
long line of Mercury aircraft
a
Capable of a tractive
towing tractors.
effort from 1 8 1 40 to 22 680kg (40 00050 0001b) drawbar pull, these airtugs are
intended to meet the needs of the largest
military and civil jet transport aircraft.
Features include four-wheel drive, fourwheel powered steering, 75kV ground
power
(within the body of the
and automatic transmission, exceptional driver comfort and visibility.
Elevated cab, radio communication system,
unit
vehicle)
searchlights, etc. are optional extras.
Industrial tractors
and trucks
MD
Mercury Airtug
300 (above) is
designed to provide 13 600kg (30 0001b)
draw-bar pull. It is of proven performance
and is operating throughout the world.
Features include spacious driver compartment for driver plus three crew, allround visibility, big, remote 'V diesel
engine for low noise level, torque converter, power shift transmission, thermoMercury MD20 30 with draw-bar
up to 1360kg (30001b)
pull
static cooling, full
power
Mercury Airtug
MD
steering, etc.
Mercury MD40/60 with draw-bar pul
up to 2720kg (60001b)
100/130 (above)
from 4500 to 5900kg (10 00013 0001b) draw-bar pull, dependent on
the ballast weights fitted.
Models MD
40/60 and MD 20/30 give draw-bar
pulls from 900-5900kg (2000-1 3 000lb).
All these
Mercury Airtugs have been
proven over many years in a wide variety
of airfield ground-handling operations,
from medium-sized aircraft to trains of
gives
baggage
can move up to
10-ton wagons
Mercury Shuntug
fifteen
A member
trailers.
Mercury T3 truck can carry 2720kg
(60001b)
of the Dennis Group of Companies
MERCURY
AIRFIELD
Woodbridge Works,
EQUIPMENT LTD
Mercury
Guildford, Surrey, England
Telephone: Guildford 71271
Cables: Mercury Guildford
MD200
of
with draw-bar pull
9070kg (20 0001b)
Telex: 85211
445
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:
Airfield
equipment and services
Aircraft refuellers
of large capacity
and high flow rates
Gloster Saro's wide experience in the design, development and manufacture of aircraft fuellers has made
them first choice by the world's leading oil companies.
Produced in lightweight aluminium alloy, these units
have considerable anti-corrosion and anti-condensation properties which increase their operating life
and reduce maintenance costs to a minimum. They
can also be fitted with a wide range of safety devices.
Gloster fuellers are already in service at the major
The
airports in 30 countries throughout the world.
current range of equipment is designed to meet the
exacting demands of the new generation of 'jumbo'
and supersonic aircraft of the 1970s.
Gloster Hydrant dispenser
Gloster air transportable fueller
This 13 640 litre unit (shown above) was produced in
co-operation with the British Ministry of Technology to
meet the demand for a low-profile, lightweight fueller
which is air-transportable. Fuelling is achieved either
by the pressure underwing method or the open-line
refuelling
system.
The Gloster Jumbo
jet fueller
This articulated unit (not illustrated) is the largest
fueller in the Gloster range, having a capacity of 80 1 00
litres in a single unit. With a fuelling rate of 4550 litres
(1000 gal) per minute it can meet all known aircraft
requirements.
The fueller can be fitted on a wide
range of chassis and the rear bogie can incorporate selfsteering facilities for high manoeuvrability.
A member
of the
Available in a range of sizes giving fuelling rates of up
to 4550 litres (1000 gal) per minute, and mounted on
a rigid, articulated or drawbar trailer chassis, the
dispenser (shown above) is designed to service the
larger 'jumbo' size aircraft of the 1970s.
The Gloster Hydrant dispenser method of fuelling
reduces airfield vehicle congestion with its attendant
danger of
damage.
Gloster Somerset Mark III fueller
Designed for mounting on a wide range of vehicle
chassis and constructed of lightweight aluminium
alloy, the fueller has a capacity of 1 8 1 80 litres with a
pressurised fuel delivery capacity of 3860 litres per
minute.
The
Somerset
can
be
equipped
Coupled to
a specially constructed
the unit has a total
combined capacity
litres.
Hawker Siddeley Group
Vehicle Division
GL3 4AD, England
Hucclecote. Gloucester,
Telephone: Gloucester 67^'
1
Cables; Glosaro Gloucester
Teiex:
for
open-line
fuelling in addition to the pressurised system.
GLOSTER SARO LIMITED
446
aircraft
43134
1^
range of
of
trailers.
up to 62 300
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:
equipment and services
Airfield
Beaver
Leyland haulage chassis for
airfield refuellers
The Leyland Beaver
is
a
rugged
4x2
m
chassis available with 5-33 and 4-1 1
(210 and 162 in) wheelbase lengths,
powered by the Leyland 680 sixcylinder engine. Drive is through a
single dry plate clutch to a constant-
forward and
Overdrive and
crawler gears are optional. Air brakes
are standard and steering is hydraulipower-assisted. The drawbar
cally
mesh gearbox with
one
reverse
five
speed.
is
of chassisless construction,
giving a low weight/payload ratio and
is mounted on two single axles. An
trailer
engine-driven pumpdelivers fuel under
pressure at a rate of 2730 litres (600
gal) per minute.
Specification
Engine
Leyland 680 six-cylinder high-performance diesel
BS AU141 rating: 200 bhp at 2200 rev/min
Maximum torque: 72-6 kgf m (525 Ibf ft) at 1400
rev/min
Clutch
413
Single dry plate
mm
(16-25
in) dia
Gearbox
Leyland five-speed constant-mesh wide-ratio heavyduty
Ratios: 5th 1:1, 4th 1-69:1, 3rd 2-755:1, 2nd 4-613:1,
1st7-243:1
Reverse: 6-50:1 overdrive and crawler gears optional
;
Suspension
Symmetrical semi-elliptic leaf springs with hydraulic
telescopic double-acting shock absorbers (front only)
Tyres
1
1
000 x 20 in
200 X 20 in
specially
marked
for airfield
radial ply
use only
LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED
BHITIBH
Military Sales Division
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London,
Telephone: 01 -499 6050
Cables: Leymotors
W1
London W1 Telex
,
England
Telex:
22498
LIYLAND
447
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22
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weapons
and
equipment
449
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weapons and equipment
Each launcher is
Vigilant on traversable launcher.
capable of mounting and successively firing two missiles. The
second of two targets separated by 45 is engaged within five
seconds of the first being destroyed
Above:
Below: Vigilant
450
firing
from a Ferret scout car
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Vigilant
man-portable anti-tank wire-guided missile
—
the most
is a wire-guided anti-tank missile
man-portable weapon of its type. It is lethal
against the heaviest battle tank, and is instantly ready
A gyroas no field assembly or tests are required.
stabilised control system gives Vigilant a very high hit
ratio, even at difficult short ranges and allows a good
separation between operator and weapon. Its easy-tolearn control system also reduces training costs.
Vigilant can be carried into action by paratroopers
Vigilant
lethal
who
can engage in attack within 30sec of landing,
deployed in scant natural cover and free from counter
fire. Equally well, Vigilant's small size and weight make
its installation on light fighting vehicles simple and
effective.
service with the British Army, both with the
Infantry and the Royal Armoured Corps, Vigilant has also
been supplied to the defence forces of Finland, Kuwait,
Libya and Saudi Arabia.
In
Performance
Listed below are the basic requirements of a modern anti-tank guided weapons system, and against each requirement
standing performance of Vigilant is clearly evident from this juxtaposition.
is
shown
Basic requirement:
Vigilant capability:
Lethality
Will destroy the heaviest battle tank
Velocity control ensures a high hit rate
Accuracy
the capability of Vigilant. The out-
system
man-portable guided missile system
Will kill out to 1 375m (1 500yd)
Trainees score hits at 200m (220yd)
— 35 in azimuth
— 10 in elevation
Built into the
Reliability
Small size and low weight
Good maximum range
Good minimum range
Only
Good azimuth coverage
Good elevation coverage
truly
;
;
Separation capability
Controller can be concealed up to 63m (70yd)
is no smoke or flame and the system is
Concealment
Immunity to counter measures
away from the weapon. There
immune to electronic counter
measures
Ease of use and training
With training any soldier can effectively use the weapon system. No specia
Semi-automatic
Easily incorporated
skills
facility
Ease of installation
High
in
are required
The weapon system
is extremely flexible
Immediately ready for use
Well proven
Can be used in all climates
As normal gun ammunition
Extremely high
Well proven
vehicles
rate of fire
All-weather and night operation capability
Pan-climatic operation
Storage and maintenance
Cost effectiveness
Easily introduced into service
Vigilant firing from a
BRITISH AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION LIMITED
Guided Weapons Division
Six Hills
Way, Stevenage,
Telephone: Stevenage 2422
Hertfordshire, England
Cables: Britair Stevenage
Telex:
in its
applications
ground launcher
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of Rapier makes it readily transportable by conventional transport, on trailers, halftracked vehicles or tracked armoured vehicles; it is
equally suitable for transport in aircraft. At the same
The lightweight design
time, its construction is sufficiently robust to ensure
that it is fully capable of withstanding the stresses
This, combined with built-in
of its operational role.
reliability, results in minimum maintenance requirements, thus reducing cost and increasing operational
effectiveness.
One of the most important requirements of modern
weapons systems is their capability for operation by a
minimum number of personnel. Hence, rapid deployment in action and extreme simplicity of operation are
two of the special features of the system, which is operated in action by only one man. For deployment and
reloading, a minimum detachment of three men is required, all of whom act as relief operators.
highly
In operation, the system incorporates a
efficient search radar which employs a vertical fanshaped beam to scan continuously a volume of space
Any target is automatically
about the horizon.
detected and interrogated and, if no friendly IFF
response is received, an alarm is sounded to alert the
operator. At the same time, the optical head of the
tracker and the missile launcher are automatically
aligned on the target. The operator will see the target
in the optical sight and will switch to manual tracking
of the target. On receiving a signal from the computer
Capable of completely independent action, and suitable for use in
sophisticated integrated systems, Rapier combines all the advantages of high mobility, faster reaction time, great accuracy and
supersonic speed. Thus it is one of the best means of defence
against the elements of a surprise attack. Rapier can effectively
combat low-level air strikes from tree top height, yet it is also able
to engage accurately aircraft flying at several thousand metres.
Versatile in application, it provides a protective cover against
supersonic as well as subsonic aircraft
452
is engageable, the operator fires a missile
to track the target, this continued tracking
ensuring that the missile is automatically directed to
impact at the point of his aim.
Rear-mounted flares on the missile are seen in the
tracking head. Any deviation of the missile from the
sight line to the target is measured and processed by
that the target
and continues
the computer to produce missile commands which are
transmitted to the missile by a command link to maintain the missile on a collision heading with the target.
Practical experience with the joystick control and
optical system of Rapier, against difficult manoeuvring
targets, has confirmed an extremely high order of
smooth and accurate tracking.
'Blind-fire' capability
British Aircraft Corporation Ltd and
GEC- Elliott Space
and Weapon Systems Ltd are now developing a new
radar tracking system for Rapier, to allow targets to be
engaged in darkness and poor visibility. The new
tracking system will be available as an add-on feature
to the standard Rapier production equipment, both
optical and radar guidance thus being available. Full
mobility and air-portability are being maintained.
In cost effectiveness terms this latest development
of the Rapier system will be far in advance of any
known world competitor. Feasibility and project studies
and trials of the new system have already been completed.
Section 22: Guided
weapons and equipment
Rapier
low-level anti-aircraft guided missile
Rapier is the most important tactical anti-aircraft
guided weapon system in production today. It was
developed to satisfy a Ministry of Defence requirement
for a low-cost system with sufficient flexibility in its
operational capability to be effective against low-level
attacking supersonic and manoeuvring aircraft.
Currently in production for the British Army and for the
Royai Air Force, Rapier will also form part of the British
Aircraft Corporation Air
Defence System
for overseas
customers.
H
3
Missile
Span
Length
Diameter
38cm (15in)
224cm (88in)
12-7cm
Power
Fire unit
Length
Height
Width
394cm
213cm
181cm
Length
Height
Width
(155in)
(84in)
(71 -5in)
Towing
Length
Height
Width
Weight
BRITISH AIRCRAFT
vehicle, tracker
and missiles
Way, Stevenage,
Telephone: Stevenage 2422
Length
Height
Width
(183cm
Width
CORPORATION LIMITED
Hertfordshire, England
Telex:
122cm (48in)
157cm (62in)
60cm (24in)
and power unit
Length
Height
(202in)
(78in)
(65-5in)
2676kg (59001b)
Cables: Britair Stevenage
Tracker
unit
81cm (32in)
100cm (40in)
76cm (30in)
Fire
513cm
193cm
165cm
Guided Weapons Division
Six Hills
(5in)
394cm
213cm
(155in)
(84in)
(72in) with radome lowered)
181cm
(71 -5in)
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Thunderbird
is
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mobile and air-transportable
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Thunderbird
medium-
to high-level anti-aircraft guided missile
Thunderbird is the most versatile anti-aircraft guided
weapons system in the world today. It is lethally effective against supersonic air attacks and is unique in
its flexibility and its capability for rapid deployment.
Thunderbird is fully mobile, designed to withstand
rigorous cross-country travel, and is also light enough
to make it suitable for transport by air.
Part of Thunderbird's flexibility lies in the fact that it
is capable of fulfilling a wide variety of operational roles.
has its own tactical radar and can serve as an
It
autonomous firing unit in the field as readily as it can be
integrated into a full-scale area defence system. Hence,
defend large strategic targets, be re-deployed
it can
rapidly to provide a defensive umbrella for beach landing
or support a fast-moving front line.
For maximum mobility, the system has been designed
to have the same ruggedness as the most mobile army
equipment, and the number of special design features
make it easily adaptable for any method of transportation, including aircraft and standard railway trucks.
All
electronic and
mechanical components of
Thunderbird have been subjected to the most stringent
environmental tests, to ensure that they satisfy the
high reliability standards which were laid down for the
Special encapsulation techniques have also
system.
been incorporated to enable all Thunderbird compon-
Missile
shadow
camera during
outlined
on
a
target
—taken
by the missile
ents to withstand extreme climatic conditions to meet
operational requirements in any part of the world.
Economy of manpower, so essential in modern
defensive warfare, was another important design consideration for the system. In action, Thunderbird can be
operated by a small number of regimental soldiers.
Because of its high reliability, Thunderbird makes
possible an effective saving in technically skilled perThe repair philosophy is one of repair-bysonnel.
replacement, and the construction of the missile is such
that the main assemblies can be quickly and easily
repaired or replaced under field maintenance conditions.
Diagnostic facilities are incorporated in the ground
equipment to assist in the easy replacement of components on equipment
Even the first Thunderbirds of the Royal Regiment of
proved the unquestionable lethality of the
system; later, more highly developed Thunderbirds
have fully utilised recent important progress in the state
of the defence art.
Artillery
Today Thunderbird
the chosen major anti-aircraft
Army, has seen service with the
defence forces of Saudi Arabia and has been selected
for overseas customers as part of the British Aircraft
Corporation Air Defence System.
weapon
is
for the British
Missile taken by the target
camera during the same
trial
trials
BRITISH AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION LIMITED
Guided Weapons Division
Six Hills
in action.
Way, Stevenage,
Telephone: Stevenage 2422
Hertfordshire, England
Cables: Britair Stevenage
Telex:
A
82125
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weapons and equipment
The FV438 Swingfire vehicle
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Swingfire
short- and long-range anti-tank wire-guided missile
Swingfire is a long-range wire-controlled anti-tank
guided weapon system, easy to install in all types of
fighting vehicles.
It is automatically programmed on
to the operator's line of sight, both in elevation and
azimuth, allowing targets to be engaged from behind
cover. This provides lightly armoured fighting vehicles
with an outstanding lethality against heaviest armour.
Swingfire has separation capability and can be fired and
Swingfire fired from a
FV438
some distance away from the
launch vehicle. Due to its low launch acceleration and
jetavator, it has a good short-range performance with
an exceptionally wide cover. Swingfire has been designed and developed to be as robust as ordinary
ammunition and requires no testing in the field. It
full
operational
service
with the
British
is
in
controlled by an operator
Army.
vehicle
The Swingfire
pallet, which enables the
system to be operated from the ground
under cover, also allows ready mounting
on all types of vehicles, such as the longwheelbase Land Rover and the Saracen
armoured personnel carrier with the top
removed
BRITISH AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION LIMITED
Guided Weapons Division
Six Hills
Way, Stevenage,
Telephone: Stevenage 2422
Cables:
Britair
Stevenage
A
irnn
Hertfordshire, England
Telex:
82125
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Top
ad
is
a second-generation air-to-air guided weapon,
developed out of the experience gained with Firestreak, and
incorporating many of the scientific improvements in missile
technology which came about during Firestreak development.
Red Top is capable of all-round' attack and has enhanced
altitude, speed, and range capabilities.
The basic design concept of Firestreak has been proved
sound by rigorous testing and extensive trials under service
conditions. Red Top, therefore, retains the configuration of four
fixed wings and four moving rear control surfaces, with the
design being further optimised to give operation over a very wide
altitude and speed range. The infra-red guidance system has been
further developed to allow target interception from virtually any
"op
direction.
Both complex and simple fire control systems can b.e supplied
Hawker Siddeley Dynamics for use in conjunction with
Red Top.
The Red Top weapon system has been designed primarily as an
integral part of the sophisticated United Kingdom defence
system. However, the operational flexibility given by its all-round
attack capability allows easy adaptation to suit the requirements of
any defence environment.
by
Mart el
MARTEL
— which
—
TELevision
a
is
is
derived from
generation
new
Missile
Anti-Radar
air-to-ground
and
precision
strike missile, jointly designed and manufactured by
des Engins Matra in France, and Hawker Siddeley Dynamics
Limited in the United Kingdom, to meet the operational require-
tactical
SA
ments
It
is
of
the
the
first
new element
two
countries.
missile to offer real stand-off capability, giving
and rendering the launching
There are two versions of Martel: an
anti-radar version having an all-weather attack capability and
an ability to operate against multiple targets, and a television
version which flies towards the target area automatically, the
final impact on the target being effected by the weapons
operator.
Both missiles are designed to function in an ECM
(elecuonic counter-measure) environment.
The Martel weapon support facilities can cope with either
version, all aircraft-installed equipment being fitted on a rolechange basis.
The missile itself is interchangeable to suit
a
of surprise in attack
aircraft far less vulnerable.
mission requirements.
Martel is projected as the air-to-ground armament on several
aircraft types. Other major companies associated with Martel are
the Marconi Company, who provide the TV and radio link
equipment which forms part of the guidance system in the
television version,
and Electronique Marcel Dassault who
provide a part of the guidance system in the anti-radar version
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Taildog
An advanced new
air-to-air weapon designed for close combat.
the dogfight the high manoeuvres of both target and fighter
create a situation which cannot be met by existing air-to-air
In
weapons and one in which guns rapidly lose their capability.
The Taildog design ensures that it can operate down to a very
short minimum range even with the target manoeuvring to its
design limits. At the same time the maximum range is comparable
to that of existing air-to-air sweapons.
Taildog uses an infra-red guidance system which is considered
optimum in the close-combat situation. It achieves its high
manoeuvre performance by the use of a new and unique navigation principle and a propulsion system employing thrust vector
control.
Taildog is capable of installation on many types of aircraft,
from the unsophisticated to the most complex, without requiring
modifications to the aircraft structure.
This is achieved by
installing essential services in the missile launcher rather than in
the aircraft
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weapons and equipment
Guided missiles
Red Top, Martel, Sea Dart and
Ikara
Sea Dart
The advent
of aircraft capable of
speeds
in
excess of
Mach
2 and
the introduction of surface and air-launched missiles with a longrange stand-off capability posed a threat which required an
area-defence missile system of very advanced technology to
answer it.
The answer
is Sea Dart, the most advanced shipborne weapon
the world today.
Hawker Siddeley Dynamics Limited was responsible for the
co-ordination of the design and development of Sea Dart and is
the prime contractor for overseas sales. Other companies which
form the Sea Dart consortium are:
Vickers (Engineering Group) Ltd
GEC/AEI Ltd
The Sperry Gyroscope Division of
EMI Electronics Ltd
Sperry Rand Ltd
Rolls-Royce Ltd
Plessey Radar Ltd
IMI Ltd
system
in
Ferranti Ltd
third-generation weapon. Sea Dart incorporates many new
notably the semi-active homing head which
enables a proportional navigation law to be used, and the ramjet
engine which provides high sustained speed throughout the
extensive propulsion envelope.
In its surface-to-air role the very small miss-distances achieved
by Sea Dart during trials against manoeuvring targets at high or
very low level prove that in operational use Sea Dart will achieve
A
missile concepts,
outstanding
lethality.
Sea Dart in a surface-to-surface engagement can
only be described as devastating.
Sea Dart is already being installed in the Type 82 destroyer
Bristol; it is also the choice of main armament for the
Royal Navy's new Type 42 destroyers. System flexibility will also
enable Sea Dart to be fitted in quite small frigates.
computer from the ship's sonar and other sources of information
on the submarine's position.
The guidance system ensures that the missile proceeds along
its correct flight path to the dropping point, and can if necessary
guide the missile to an up-dated dropping position, derived from
target information fed into the computer after missile launch.
Ikara
After release from the Ikara missile, the special anti-submarine
torpedo releases a parachute which controls its descent to the
sea, where it relocates the target submarine and carries out a
The
effect of
HMS
capabilities of modern submarines are continually increasing. To meet this threat, surface
ships must have long-range detection equipment linked to a
weapon system capable of quick reaction and able to hit the
enemy at long range before he can make his attack.
To be effective, the system must be capable of day and night
operation, regardless of the weather conditions, and possess high
reliability with the minimum of maintenance. To meet these exacting requirements the Australian Department of Supply and Department of the Navy have designed and developed the Ikara longrange anti-submarine weapon system.
This highly effective system is already at sea in ships of the
Royal Australian Navy, and further units of the Australian fleet
are being fitted with it.
In addition Ikara will shortly enter service in the Royal Navy in
HMS Bristol, and selected frigates will be retro-fitted with the
system modified to meet the special requirements of the Royal
Navy.
Hawker Siddeley Dynamics Limited has an agreement with the
The endurance, speed and diving
homing
attack.
System
capability
capable of attacking enemy submarines out to the maximum range of the ship's sonar regardless of the weather conditions.
In addition, an Ikara attack can be carried out on
information received from another ship, or a helicopter equipped
with dunking sonar. In this case target information is passed to
the firing ship's computer, and an attack is carried out in the
normal manner, even though the firing ship itself is not in contact
with the target.
This mode of operating has been successfully proved in trials
and considerably enhances the potential of Ikara.
Ikara
is
Australian Department of Supply to act as representatives in
the sale and installation of Ikara throughout Europe and selected
overseas countries, and is able to advise on all aspects of the
system. Hawker Siddeley Dynamics also provides a management
service to the Ministry of Defence (Navy) to facilitate control
In addition,
and co-ordination of the RN Ikara programme.
Hawker Siddeley Dynamics has been selected to lead the firms
which
will
provide industrial support for the system once
Royal Navy service.
it
is
accepted into
The Ikara system
The concept of Ikara is the employment of a guided missile to
deliver a homing torpedo to the target submarine. The missile is
launched from a surface ship which uses a computer to work out
the torpedo dropping
position,
from information fed into the
HAWKER SIDDELEY DYNAMICS
Manor Road,
Hatfield, Hertfordshire,
Telephone: Hatfield 62300
Telex:
England
22324
LIMITED
1^
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weapons and equipment
Seacat is in world-wide service as a closerange ship-to-air guided missile for antiaircraft defence and is installed in more
ships than any other weapon of its kind.
It
can also be used against surface
targets.
It
Britain's export best-seller
is
among
weapons.
Standard equipment
with the Royal Navy, it has also been
ordered by 14 overseas countries. Further
orders are being negotiated.
Seacat is simple, versatile and inexpensive.
Its
simplicity and accuracy
are the result of the command-link guidance system on which it is based. An
aimer tracks the launched missile through
binoculars and by means of a thumb joy-
guided
stick issues radio
it
commands which
steer
to the target.
Its
remarkable
versatility
enables the
missile to be used with virtually
control system, and
integrated with a
stallations
it
any radar
has already been
number
of director in-
used by overseas navies.
An
automatic TV 'gathering' and control
system for Seacat is now in production.
Blowpipe is a one-man supersonic antisystem based, like Shorts' Seacat
and Tigercat, on the command-link
guidance system. Its light weight gives it
great mobility.
It
can be carried by
aircraft
paratrooper, fired from the shoulder
and airdropped in a multi-round pack.
The complete system comprises only the
missile itself, the canister which serves
both as transport and launching platform,
and the aiming unit attached to the
canister, which contains all the ground
equipment. The complete weapon system
including one Blowpipe round weighs
less than 18 kg (40 lb).
The missile can be fired from the ground
or from a vehicle and can be readied for
action in 10 seconds. Marine applications
of Blowpipe are being developed and an
a
air-launched role is proposed.
As with Seacat and Tigercat an optical
sight
and thumb joystick are used to
guide the missile to
46C
its
target.
Section 22: Guided weapons and equipment
Seacat, Tigercat, Blowpipe
guided missile systems
is
in
Tigercat, a ground-to-air version of Seacat,
service with the RAF Regiment, the Imperial Iranian
Air Force, the Jordanian Army and three other overseas
It
customers.
employs the command-link guidance
system perfected for Seacat and can be operated
independently or combined with an existing gunnery
system.
Basic equipment
carried on
Rovers or similar vehicles.
is
two
trailers
towed by
One of these carries
three-round launcher, the other supports the
aimer with his optical sight and launcher control gear.
The missile is identical with Seacat and its development and production have been speeded by Shorts'
years of experience with the naval weapon. An airlaunched version, Hellcat, to be fired from helicopters
Land
the
at surface targets,
is
now
offered. Details of the Hellcat
system are available on request.
SHORT BROTHERS & HARLAND LIMITED
Missile
<8>
Systems Division
Montgomery Road, Castlereagh,
Telephone: Belfast 59271
Belfast,
BT6 9HN, Northern
Cables: Predivis Belfast
Telex:
74688
Ireland
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1967
1968
1969
1970
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weapons and equipment
Above: Submarine application, showing the SLAM
launcher on its mast emerging from its pressure vessel.
The associated controls are manned by two operators.
SLAM may also be controlled by the Vickers TIOS system
where
fitted
Below: Preliminary
prototype
462
firing
of
SLAM mounted
on
Blowpipe
its trials
missile from the
vehicle
Section 22: Guided
weapons and equipment
SLAM
submarine or surface-launched
SLAM is being developed by Vickers to meet the need
on submarines and light surface craft for an effective
close-range armament against other surface vessels
and helicopters. The system uses the Blowpipe missile,
currently being developed by Short Brothers & Harland
Ltd for the British armed services.
The system has been designed initially to match the
Oberon-class submarine which, like many submarines
today, undertakes operational roles where a surface
attack capability would be valuable.
SLAM enables
submarine
attack
the
to
shallow-draft craft such as fast
patrol boats as well as hovercraft and helicopters. Also,
selective
ships.
A
ment
craft
punishment may be
inflicted
system
needs. Fitment on surface craft will be possible without
most cases.
Submarine control-room equipment consists of
missiles and launcher display panels, power supplies and
control units for the television and launcher servo-
significant modification in
control systems. Built-in test facilities are provided to
enable routine servicing and rapid system checks to
be carried out without the need for specialist personnel.
Provision can be made for storing re-loads, their
quantity and location depending on customer require-
ments.
on merchant
Operation and simulation
SLAM
also under developfor hovercraft, fast patrol boats, and other coastal
For system operation and control two operators are
A launcher operator controls the launcher
used.
whose armament
system by means of a dual-motion controller which
enables him to maintain the target in the screen centre,
while the second operator selects, fires and tracks the
surface version of
System
is
is
limited.
installation
The prototype system is currently undergoing trials,
first on a land vehicle, then at sea.
The launcher
assembly shown carries six Blowpipe missiles clustered
around a central electronics enclosure which contains
part of the missile control equipment, television
camera and gyro sub-system for launcher stabilisation.
The missiles and their associated canisters form part of
the standard Blowpipe system which has been
developed by Short Brothers & Harland Ltd.
SLAM can be fitted in new construction submarines
or retrospectively, without major re-working. A rapidversion is also available to meet particular operational
fit
A
air missile
hovercraft version of
SLAM
is
under development, with
missile to the target.
Target acquisition
is accomplished by means of the
search periscope, the launcher being automatically
aligned with the target in azimuth.
On the prototype SLAM trials vehicle, missile firings
can besimulated in conjunction with realtargettracking
and control of the launcher. Video-tape playback facilities are installed. Operators are trained on the prototype
vehicle prior to carrying out full system trials of SLAM.
Extra facilities such as simulation of own-ship movement and synthetically generated targets will be
included later.
installation
planned
for
1
972
Specification
(Submarine-launched version)
Environment:
Wind up
37 km/h (20 knots)
Wave impingement up to 1 220 kg/m 2 (250 lb/ft 2 )
Temperature 0°C to 55 C
Water pressure, without pressure vessel protection 7000 kg/m- (10 lb/in
Sea state up to State 4
Shock: designed to meet shock levels laid down by the British Ministry of
Defence (Navy)
to
2
)
Vibration: designed to
Ship motion: roll rates
meet Defence Specification DEF 133 Section N2
up to ±10° in 6 sec
Tracking rate: 10°/sec
Slewing rate: 40°/sec
Training angle: —440°
Elevation angle:
-10
:
to
-90°
Accuracy: spatial pointing accuracy of
±1°
VICKERS SHIPBUILDING GROUP
Barrow Shipbuilding Works
PO Box 6, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Barrow-in-Furness 20351
Telex: Barrow 6571
Cables: Vicarmsea Barrow-in-Furness
viCKers
463
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weapons and equipment
Section 22: Guided
weapons and equipment
Guided missile launchers
for
Sea Dart and Seawolf
Vickers has been associated with armaments since the
and over this period, many designs
(both naval and field equipment) have been developed,
turn of the century
manufactured and proven
in service.
In recent years, great technological advances have
been made in armaments resulting in the sophisticated
weaponry of today, with tracking and sighting performed by radar and guided missile launchers replacing
the heavy gun.
We are in the forefront of modern naval armament
design and construction, both for individual units and
complete systems. Current projects include the Sea
Dart and Seawolf launching systems, and the Vickers
Vickers launcher for Sea Dart
Vickers has designed and produced the launcher for the
Hawker Siddeley Sea Dart guided missile, the gear for
handling missiles in the missile magazine and for
loading them on to the launcher. All this equipment is
fully automatic, an essential feature if the weapon
system is to be installed in small ships whose available
accommodation limits the size of crew which can be
carried.
Automatic action is desirable also to give a
high rate of fire to meet a heavy scale of attack.
The magazine equipment is so arranged that any
selected missile can be loaded on to the launcher and,
if not fired, can be returned to the magazine.
Automatic gear is also fitted for striking down new
missiles into the magazine so that replenishment at
sea can be achieved.
SLAM launching system for submarines and small
surface craft (described elsewhere in this Catalogue).
addition to the mechanical, hydraulic and
In
pneumatic installations in these weapons systems, we
also design and manufacture much of the electrical
equipment used, including cabinets and control panels.
Design facilities are supported by experienced
engineers and drawing office personnel for the preparation of manufacturing information and test documentation. Testing of components and complete weapon
systems, with follow-up installation on board ship and
setting to work, are some of the many services we have
to offer.
Vickers launcher for Seawolf
The British Aircraft Corporation's Seawolf
is an allweather surface-to-air guided missile for self-defence
of ships against missile and aircraft attack by day or
night.
The Vickers launcher
which preloaded
unit in
periods
against
the
for
Seawolf
is
a
lightweight
missiles are protected for long
severe conditions of a naval
environment.
The launcher is suitable for all variants of the Seawolf
guided weapon system, while in the longer term it can
replace the Seacat launcher in ships already fitted with
this system.
VICKERS LIMITED
Barrow Engineering Works
PO Box 12, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Barrow-in-Furness 3366
Telex:
6597
Cables: Vickerseng Barrow-in-Furness
vicKers
465
Section 22: Guided
weapons and equipment
Weapon
electronic
systems
guidance, safety and arming, fusing
Weapon guidance
Since 1950, when it was responsible for providing the
guidance and test systems for the Royal Navy's
Seaslug 1 and Seaslug 2 ship-to-air missile, the company has been active in the design, development and
production of the guidance, fire control and test
electronics for guided weapons. It is at present engaged
on a considerable number of research and development
contracts related to guidance problems and is also
carrying out special studies into new weapon systems.
In this area, it is able to work in association with other
companies within the GEC-Marconi Electronics Group
to provide complete missile guidance and control,
drawing on Marconi Radar Systems Limited for target
and tactical control radars, and on
illumination
Marconi- Elliott Avionic Systems Limited for electrooptical
systems
for
and
will be detonated at the required time and place by
an appropriate type of fuse.
Safety-and-arming systems have been supplied for
a wide range of guided weapons. Investigations into the
most advanced techniques and the evaluation of prototypes in both on-ground and flight trials are continually
in
progress.
Fusing systems, employing radio and mechanical
techniques, are being provided for a number of weapons.
Recent activities include the development of a proximity
fuse utilising capacitive techniques.
automatic gathering and guidance.
Sea Dart
The Sea Dart missile, for which the company has
designed and is providing the sophisticated guidance
system, meets the threat to naval vessels of all forms of
attack from the air that can be foreseen throughout the
1970s and 1980s. Its purpose is the interception of
high- and low-level bombers, fighters, air- and surfacelaunched missiles, all capable of high speed and fast
evasive manoeuvres. It is also designed to be effective
against enemy surface units.
Differential tracking radar
A tracking radar has been designed to extend the
capability of the BAC Rapier low-level air defence
missile system. Rapier uses optical guidance, and the
addition of the radar provides a blindfire capability, so
that targets may be engaged during darkness and in
Full mobility and air-transportability
poor visibility.
characteristics are maintained.
Missile development
The company is in a position to undertake the research
and development of an air-to-air missile and to take
part in joint ventures with European missile contractors.
has particularly powerful capabilities
tion of radar-guided weapons.
It
in
\
Sea Dart
in
action
the simula-
Automatic test equipment
test equipment, which is a fundamental
requirement in the exacting field of missile production,
has been provided for the Seaslug 1, Seaslug 2
The automatic test
and Sea Dart guided missiles.
equipment for the Sea Vixen airborne interception radar
has been in production for a number of years, and the
company has also been responsible for the test instrumentation and fire control systems for the Polaris missile.
Automatic
Explosive systems
A
safety-and-arming system ensures that the missile
is armed only when on course for the target
warhead
A GEC-Marconi
Electronics
Rapier
in tactical
Company
MARCONI SPACE AND DEFENCE SYSTEMS LTD
Headquarters
The Grove, Warren Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01-954 2311
466
Telegrams: Electronics Stanmore
Telex:
22616
position
Section
23
Air
defence
and
air
traffic
radars
467
Section 23: Air defence and
SSR 700
aerial
on
air traffic
radars
test rig
SSR 2700
SSR 2100
SSR 1600
SSR 2900
SSR 1520
SSR 2900
— exploded view
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CRM
468
511 and
CRM
533
CRM
555
CRM
544
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Section 23: Air defence and air traffic radars
Secondary surveillance radar
for air traffic control
and defence
A wide
range of secondary surveillance radars (SSR), identification friend-or-foe radars (IFF), transponders and
equipment of many types is available from Cossor Electronics Limited. Brief details of some of the most
important equipments are given here; full particulars are available from Cossor.
test
IFF/SSR surface equipment
SSR 700
Interrogator: meets ICAO Annexe 10
Civil/military modes: triple sector and
requirements.
mode
Solid-state transmitter/receiver
Inetgral threepulse SLS aerials available for mounting on suitable
primary radars or, mounted on its own turning gear, for
'slaved' or autonomous operation. In quantity production. Customers include British Ministry of Technology,
SHAPE Technical Centre, civil aviation authorities in
Norway, Sweden and Austria.
aerial
interlace.
employing integrated
circuit techniques.
SSR 750 Interrogator: based on the SSR 700, but
with additional facilities for air defence stations. Large
order in production for British air defence radar
systems.
IFF 800 Interrogator: incorporates many basic SSR
700 sub-units but packaged for shipborne use. Ordered
in large quantities by the British, New Zealand and
SSR 700
Indian Navies.
systems
IFF for missile
IFF for Thunderbird: designed to meet the British
Army requirements for range, ruggedness and reliability
in
the Thunderbird system.
IFF for Rapier: ruggedised equipment designed
Airborne
SSR
1600:
civil
to
SSR
transistorised
equipment
designed
to
major British airlines and the Royal Air Force.
2100: the world's first micro-miniaturised airline
transponder. This equipment employs silicon integrated
circuit techniques. The total weight of transponder and
control unit is 2-565 kg (5-7 lb). This model has been
sold in quantity to British European Airways and to the
Government.
2700: designed to ARINC 572 and includes
integrity monitoring and antenna isolation.
Weight
British
SSR
4-5 kg (10
lb).
rotate with the search
IFF for Blowpipe:
and acquisition radar.
equipment employs the
this
latest
micro-miniaturisation techniques to achieve an all-up
weight of 2025 kg (4-5 lb).
transponders
ARINC532D. The first transponder offered with guaranteed mean time between faults. Supplied in largequantity
to the
transmitter/receivers on final inspection
Will shortly be in production.
SSR
1500/1520:
transponder with
high-performance
modes. Operates
-125 C and up to 30 000 m
the standard transponder used
Transistorised
civil
and
military
between -55 C and
(100 000 ft). This is
by British and several overseas military services.
SSR 2900: advanced micro-miniaturisation techniques
are employed. The transponder and control unit are
integrated into a single package, thereby eliminating
interconnecting cableforms, simplifying cockpit installation and further enhancing reliability.
SSR 3000: similar to SSR 2900 but has a separate
control unit for use when the transponder cannot be
accommodated in the cockpit.
Avionics test equipment
CRM
544: an all-solid-state, waterproof transponder
equipment. Standard equipment for many
major airlines and military services.
CRM 555: transistorised, battery-operated equipment
for accurate checking of airborne systems from the
flight deck. The CRM 555 checks the localiser, glide
path, VOR and marker receivers and the auto-pilot
ramp
test
airlines.
It
has sold especially well
in
the
CRM
USA
558: a complementary development of the
555. The high accuracy and stability makes the
CRM
CRM
588 eminently suitable for testing ILS systems to lower
weather minima/autoland requirements. The CRM 588
is now in production and the first orders are already in
execution.
CRM 511
:
a
high-accuracy equipmentfor maintenance
of the airborne systems for ILS
and production testing
marker, ILS localiser, ILS glidepath and
CRM
VOR.
533: an advanced equipment designed
for use
conjunction with CRM 511 for testing airborne
systems. The CRM 533 is about to enter production.
in
COSSOR ELECTRONICS LIMITED
Avionics and Surface Electronics Division
The Pinnacles, Harlow,
Telephone: Harlow 26862
Essex, England
Cables: Cossor Harlow
Telex:
81228
COSSOR
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Above: The 40
series
Below: 10
cm
Above: 10
cm static
10
cm
air traffic
radars
stacked -beam volumetric radar
transportabla surveillance equipment ready
height-
Above: 23
cm
Above:
for
Aerial
system of Type S 247 surveillance radar
towing
Above: 5 5 cm transportable heightfinder
deployed
transportable surveillance aerial deployed
finder aerial
aerial
Below: display position
in a
Below: section of
manual operations cabin
:'
VJ^Vj^JA
470
v
a
data-processing cabin
Section 23: Air defence and air traffic radars
Air defence radar
S600
series,
40
series
and
digital
simulators
Radar Systems Limited embraces the full radar system capability of Marconi, Elliott and AEI in
defence,
air traffic control and shipborne defence applications.
The range of systems includes every
air
type of equipment in the radar field: primary and secondary radar heads from large stacked-beam 3-D
Marconi
radars through air-transportable
and mobile systems
to a
S600 series air-defence radar
The S600 series is a family of compatible radar units
which can be built up to form various systems capable of
meeting almost any defence or air traffic control requirement. The modular design concept of a range of radar
equipment provides a much higher degree of flexibility
and cost-effectiveness than has previously been
possible.
Special emphasis has been placed on
reliability, compactness and ease of operation, setting
new
standards
The S600
in
these areas.
was evolved following an intensive
series
of radar developments and assessment of
operational requirements for the next decade.
The
overriding design considerations are:
Suitability to both static and transportable roles
Good height accuracy
Intrinsic simplicity
Minimum antenna area
study
Frequency
flexibility
Excellent clutter suppression.
The modular concept of the S600 series is ideally
suited to the requirements of modern defence forces.
For air defence applications there is a range of separate
surveillance and heightfinding radars which together
with display and data-handling elements provide basic
sub-systems which are capable of operating in complete
isolation and, when the situation demands, can also be
combined to form, or reinforce, an air defence system.
These systems, ranging from simple basic facilities to
complex networks, can be readily extended as required
and the individual elements can be rearranged into
different configurations without any loss of compatibility. Air defence applications of the S600 series
include, early warning and air surveillance, gap filling,
ground controlled interception (GCI), coast watching,
weapon control (SAM) and military air traffic control.
The use of modular construction and the high degree
of standardisation throughout the S600 series has
minimised the overall capital cost of establishing a
radar system to meet individual requirements and the
overall cost-effectiveness is unequalled when a comparison is made of providing and sustaining, in the long
term, the system to meet a particular requirement.
The mobility of the transportable elements offers
complete freedom in the choice of operational sites
with the ability to redeploy rapidly to meet changing
tactical situations.
The transportable elements comprise aerial assemblies, which fold easily and quickly
for transportation,
and standard cabins, housing
transmitter/receivers, display, data-handling and com-
munications equipment, which can be lifted by helicopter, carried in transport aircraft such as the C130
or towed by a light vehicle such as a Land Rover.
For static installations there is a complete range of
one-man-pack
radar weighing a
few pounds.
which can be mounted on either gantries or
The electronics units are the same as those used
transportable systems and their compactness leads
aerials
plinths.
for
space savings. An S600 static system is highly
adaptable in that basic systems can be extended quite
readily to take advantage of frequency diversity and to
improve range performance.
The strength of the S600 concept lies in the interchangeability of each and compatibility of all elements,
which makes it possible to start with the nucleus of a
simple radar and built up to whatever configuration is
required.
The standardisation of main components
simplifies the problem of support in the form of spares
and maintenance.
to great
In
the transportable
role,
there
is
the added facility
deployed to meet particular
contingencies. It is possible to build up the control
facilities in a tactical situation from the simplest
surveillance component up to the full strike and interof
all,
or
part,
being
cept or control facility which will operate when
supporting services and communications have been
built up.
Basic elements of the S600 series include:
10 and 23 cm transportable/static surveillance aerials
10 and 23 cm static surveillance aerials
5-5
cm
10 cm
transportable/static heightfinder aerial
static heightfinder aerial
Electronics cabins for transportable/static surveillance radars
Electronics cabins for transportable/static heightfinder radars
Manual operations cabins for transportable/static radar systems
Computer-assisted operations cabins for transportable/static
radar systems
Data-processing cabins for transportable/static radar systems
Accessories for transportable/static radar systems including
power
plant,
mounting
pallets,
air-conditioning
units
and
running gear
Transmitter/receivers, signal processing systems, radar displays,
data displays, real-time computers, video
radar links and communications systems
map
generators,
40 series radar
The 40 series radar, an advanced volumetric
radar
employing the stacked-beam principle, has been
designed to meet the needs of the most modern air
defence systems.
It
provides coverage from near
ground-level to over 30 500 m (100 500 ft) in all
weather conditions.
Digital radar simulators
Marconi Radar Systems Limited has complete systems
capability in the field of simulation. It is practical and
economical to employ simulation techniques to
80 per cent of training requirements, for either
individual units or defence systems at national level.
Simulation also provides an excellent method of
assessing equipment efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
satisfy
A GEC-Marconi Electronics Company
MARCONI RADAR SYSTEMS LIMITED
Crompton Works, Chelmsford,
Telephone: Chelmsford 67111
Essex, England
Cables: Marstor Chelmsford
Telex:
99108
471
Section 23: Air defence and
air traffic
radars
The Plessey AR-5 air defence radar combines a range of up to
550 km for long-range surveillance with exceptional discrimination at short ranges
The AR-1
is designed for general-purpose air surveillance to a
range of 1 50 km. The equipment is ideal for fighter recovery and
gapf ill ing roles in addition to which its outstandingly good lowlevel cover suits it for low-level surveillance and missile target
acquisition
The high-power S-band Plessey HF-200 height-finding radar
offers high
accuracy over long ranges.
AR-5 and can be
Surveillance of the local area and high-accuracy approach control
compact Plessey ACR-430, making it
ideal for smaller airfields
are provided by the very
47:
It
is
compatible with the
integrated with other radar systems
Section 23: Air defence and air traffic radars
Air defence radar
for surveillance
and control
Plessey Type AR-1
The Plessey AR-1 is
a highly versatile medium-range
surveillance radar, with coverage of over 1 50 km on
Canberra aircraft and providing outstandingly good
low cover. The equipment, over 100 of which have
air
now been
radar
sold, is a dual diversity 650
is
available with full eccm
and
kW
S-band
(electronic
counter counter measures) signal processing facilities.
The equipment has been ordered by, or is in use
with, some 16 armed services for such diverse roles as
fighter recovery, surveillance element of ground control
approach, forward low-level surveillance, range surcoastal
veillance,
surveillance
and
missile
target
acquisition.
The naval version
of
AR-1, the AWS-1, is in wideair warning and target
use as a shipborne
spread
acquisition radar.
Versatility of operation,
Plessey Type AR-5
The Plessey AR-5 is
pre-designed
installation,
low-cost
defence radar with coverage extending
a
relatively
ease of maintenance and low capital cost coupled with
excellent operational performance and high reliability
have contributed to the success of the AR-1 which is
available in both static and mobile configurations.
simple,
long-range air
up to 550 km.
The equipment, operating on 23 cm (L-band),
employs 2
transmitters in dual frequency diversity
and has full eccm performance.
Solid-state techniques are used throughout within a framework of
accepted and well-proved radar techniques. Accuracy
and discrimination exceed the requirements for GCI
(ground control interception) purposes, and data rates
up to 1 5 rev/min can be provided.
The AR-5, which has been ordered by the British and
many overseas governments, can be supplied with data
handling systems of any desired capacity or complexity.
MW
Specification
Radiation frequency:
are available.
Plessey Type ACR-430
The Plessey ACR-430 is a low-cost, high-performance
precision azimuth approach
facilities and local area surveillance for fighter recovery
radar
providing
both
and GCA purposes at advanced air bases and airfields
where costly complex GCA systems are not called for.
Operating on 3 cm (X-band), the ACR-430 combines high discrimination and resolution with small
aerial dimensions. The duplicated electronic equipment
uses solid-state techniques throughout.
Plessey
air
in
the band
2750-3050 MHz
Aperture: horizontal 488 cm (16 ft), vertical 198 cm (6\ ft)
Horizontal beam width: 1-5" to half-power points
Rotation rate: 15 rev/min clockwise
Transmitter magnetron peak power: 650 kW nominal per transmitter (2)
Pulse length: 1 microsecond
Pulse recurrence frequency: 700 pulses per second
Receiver noise factor: not worse than 6 dB
Intermediate frequency: 30 MHz
Displays: two fixed-coil units standard, up to two more optional
Presentation: plan position display with one interscan line
Data presented: radar video, range markers and interscan line; video map and
IFF/SSR optional
Range scales: 12-5, 25, 50 and 1 00 nm (23. 45 90 and 1 80 km)
Specification
Radiation frequencies: frequencies
in
selectable band
1250-1365 MHz
Polarisation: variable from linear through elliptical to circular
Aerial gain: 36 dB relative to isotropic radiator
width: horizontal 1 -2', vertical 3-5° shaped to 40
Rotation rate: single or dual speed in range 4-1 5 rev/min
Transmitter magnetron (tunable) power output: 2
peak
Pulse length: 20 usee min, 50 usee max
Pulse recurrence frequency: 250/sec min, 750/sec max
Receiver noise factor: 3-5 dB
Intermediate frequency: 30 MHz, crystal-controlled AFC
Characteristics: linear, log, Dicke-fix, log pulse length discriminator gated by
Dicke-fix
Moving target indicator: digital 3-pulse, double cancellation with velocity
Beam
MW
feedback
Cancellation: rack 41 -5 dB
Sub-clutter visibility: up to 30 dB, dependent on selected parameter
Video integration:
Plessey HF-200
The Plessey HF-200
is a high power (2-5 MW) S-band
heightfinding radar providing high accuracy and high
data rate. The equipment is the ideal complement to the
AR-5 air defence radar and is in widespread use with
the British and overseas governments.
Both nutation and slewing are hydraulically controlled and the vertical angle of sweep is automatically
coupled with the operating range selected.
These
features provide maximum accuracy and data rate.
Azication programming and volumetric scan facilities
two spot frequencies
Polarisation: variable from linear through elliptical to circular
Aerial gain: 31 dB relative to isotropic radiator
digital
The equipment has full eccm signal processing
and can be integrated into any radar system.
facilities
Specification
Polarisation: variable from linear through elliptical to circular
beamwidth: < 50 minutes of arc at -3 dB points
Horizontal beamwidth: 2-5° ±0-5° at -3 dB points
Gain: ^-40 dB re isotropic radiator
33°
Maximum nodding angle: -3° to
Nodding rate: 20 sweeps/min for max nod angle (36°);
Vertical
;
60 sweeps/min
for
:
min nod angle (8 )
Variation of nodding angle: automatically as a function of range, giving an
increased data rate on long-range targets
Max slewing speed: 6 rev/min in either direction
Specification
range: 32 nm (60 km)
Horizontal beamwidth: not greater than 0-65
surveillance 2-5 shaped to cosecant 2 25
Vertical beamwidth: control 2-5
Pulse length: 0-5 u.S 1 000 pps: 0-1 nS 1 800 pps
Range resolution: 20 metres short pulse; 80 metres long pulse
Range accuracy: 1% of maximum range selected
Receiver noise factor: better than 10 dB
Tuning: automatic frequency control and manual
Characteristics: linear, logarithmic, wideband limiting, fast time constant
Maximum
,
switchable with each output
20 or 40 rev/min selected at the control panel
Aerial tilt:
to
18 aajustable from radar control panel
Aerial rotation rate:
defence systems and naval radars are described elsewhere
in this
Catalogue
PLESSEY RADAR LIMITED
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Addlestone, Weybridge, Surrey, England
Telephone: Weybridge 47282
Cables: Plessrad Weybridge
Telex:
262329
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1969
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Section 23: Air defence and air traffic radars
Above: Plessey air-portable control and
reporting
unit
munications,
comprising
display
radar,
com-
and data-handling
provides surveillance of air
computer-controlled fighter and
facilities.
It
space,
surface-to-air missile interception
Below: An air-portable tactical air control
and data-handling sub-system.
display
Operating with a variety of radar sensors, it
provides simultaneous fighter and surfaceto-air
474
missile
interception facilities
Section 23: Air defence and air traffic radars
Air defence
systems
Radar display and data handling
Plessey Radar Limited has nearly 20 years' experience
the design, manufacture and installation of radar
systems, civil and military, from single units to complete
in
and strategic complexes.
The company accepts full responsibility
tactical
production of defence systems from
initial
for
the
feasibility
trials and comprehensive post-design
Such systems may include primary and
secondary radar, displays and computers.
Where
Primary
and to correlate the two.
returns and SSR 'fruit' is rejected before
signals are transmitted from the radar head over
narrow-band links (telephone cables) to the operations
room.
Plessey Radar plot extraction systems are
compatible with a wide range of surveillance radars.
automatically
'clutter'
studies to final
services.
collaboration is required with suppliers of associated
equipment the company undertakes overall system
management.
The company employs an engineering team of over
300 people. Their specific expertise in data-handling
systems, digital computer hardware and programming
techniques, combined with wide experience of operarequirements, has won for Plessey Radar
contracts with British and overseas governments for
military air defence and air traffic control systems,
including the NATO Nadge project and the United
Kingdom Linesman system where the company was
responsible for design, development and programming
of the computer complex.
It comprises a
number of
Plessey XL Series computers, together with a fast
central storage equipment, magnetic drum and tape
storage, all interconnected by a data highway system.
Plessey Radar has also been retained as consultant
on air defence problems.
Equipment manufactured by Plessey Radar for
military and civil systems includes:
tional
Secondary radar (IFF)
Plessey Radar secondary radar systems consist of a
modular equipments ranging from antenna to
displays which can be installed to meet individual
system requirements and offer the choice of manual
series of
or automatic decoding.
Mk
8 radar displays
stringent operational demands of military
authorities throughout the world, the Mk 8 autonomous
viewing display is available with a 30 cm (12-inch) or
40 cm (16-inch) cathode-ray tube or horizontally
mounted 55 cm (22-inch) conference display. They
To meet the
may be used
in various roles such as:
Conventional radar display
Bright-viewing display
Labelled radar display
Synthetic radar display
Tabular display
The Mk 8 display is compatible with most radar
sensors.
Touchwire displays
Touchwires provide
semi-interactive
a
silent, unambiguous,
man-computer commu-
simple,
device
for
nications.
A
transparent overlay is moulded to fit any CRT
Metallic touchwires, positioned ergonomically
to suit the application of the particular display, are
embedded in the overlay. The touchwires are individually labelled on the CRT by the computer and the
operator makes his selection by touching the appropriate wire.
Touch-sensing elements detect the wire
touched and provide a unique binary code to the
display.
computer.
Touchwires are
air traffic
operation with government and
in the United Kingdom and
in
control agencies
abroad.
Primary and secondary radar plot extractors
This equipment has been developed to process all
types of primary radar signals, to decode SSR signals
Scan converter systems
Scan conversion enables
under
controllers to view displays
controlled daylight. Radar returns are shown at a
high
brightness
level
without
normal
after-glow
essential for the maximum
utilisation
of
secondary radar data.
Plessey
8 displays are
available as bright-viewing displays.
fading,
Mk
Minicom
Minicom is a radio and intercom control system which
provides a reliable and flexible control system for the
complex communication systems required by multiple
radar sites and operations rooms.
The system is
completely self-contained and allows overall control of
HF, VHF and UHF radio and landline communication.
Plessey Mk 8 40 cm (16-inch)
modular radar display unit shown
in an autonomous configuration
PLESSEY RADAR LIMITED
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Addlestone, Weybridge, Surrey, England
Telephone Weybridge 47282
Cables: Plessrad Weybridge
Telex:
262329
&
1969
475
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Section 24
Radio
transmitters
and
receivers
477
Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
7-5
GHz
radio-
transmission
equipment
comprising
duplicated
transmitter/
receivers and
modulator/
demodulators. The
rack illustrated also
includes a
supervisory system
to monitor the
performance of the
complete
link
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suite of carrier-multiplex
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:
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rack of telegraph equipment. The equipment practice used,
designated CASE, allows a wide range of equipment
configuration within the one rack. This particular rack includes
both 24 VFT and 6 VFT + speech telegraph equipments in
addition to a test shelf and a patch panel to permit continuous
monitoring of transmission
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600/1200 baud data modem
Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
systems
Fixed-link
for telephony, telegraphy
and video communications
GEC
telecommunications systems for the transmission of telephony, telegraphy and video are used by the
Ministry of Defence in the UK and by defence organisations in many other countries for fixed communication
links. A complete service is available including planning, surveying, installation, and maintenance.
Carrier multiplex equipment
up to 2700 individual speech-bandwidth
channels into an FDM (frequency-division multiplex)
baseband for application to line, cable, or radio bearers.
Many alternative operating arrangements are possible:
for example, duplicated or non-duplicated carrier- and
pilot-generating equipment can be supplied for any
of the systems; synchronising, group- and supergroupreference pilots can be provided; signalling can be
inband or outband; power supplies can be ac or dc.
translates
Telegraph equipment
Up to 24 duplex VFT (voice-frequency
telegraph)
channels can be provided over a single four- wire 300 3400 Hz speech channel and the composite signal is
suitable for transmission over physical circuits, carrier
systems or radio links. Transmission speed is 50 baud
and the equipment is arranged for double-current
working. The 24 VFT channels are spaced at 120 Hz
intervals in the speech band.
The frequency shift is
±30
Hz per channel.
An
alternative arrangement provides up to six
duplex 50 baud VFT channels, plus a restricted-bandwidth speech circuit, over a single four-wire 300 to
3400 Hz speech channel; the equipment can be
arranged for either double- or single-current working.
The six VFT channels are spaced at 1 20 Hz intervals at
the high-frequency end of the speech band; the upper
limit of the speech circuit is restricted to 2300 Hz.
Speech
circuit
Telephony baseband
Suitable bearer
capacity
5
12
24
60
300
600
960
1800
2700
300 Hz to 24 kHz
6-54 kHz
6-54 and 60-108 kHz
12-252 or 60-300 kHz
60-1 300 kHz
60-2540 kHz
60-4028 or 31 6-41 88 kHz
31 2-8204 kHz
31 2-1 2 336 kHz
Radio
Line or radio
Line or radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio or coax cable
Radio
Coax cable
600/1200 baud data
modem equipment
converts data-pulse information into voice-frequency
Speech input: —4 dBr nominal, 600 '.1 balanced
Speech output: - 4 dBr nominal, 600 Q balanced
Output to bearer (nominal): up to 60 circuits, -35 dBr; up to 960 circuits,
-45 dBr; above 960 circuits, -37 dBr (radio) or —45 dBr (coax cable);
75 n unbalanced
Input from bearer (nominal) up to 60 circuits, -30 dBr; 300 circuits, -1 5 dBr;
up to 960 circuits, -20 dBr; above 960 circuits. -28 dBr (radio) or -25 dBr
(coax cable); 75 CI unbalanced
:
GHz microwave
radio transmission system
medium-distance trunk routes. Each radio
bearer can carry up to 300 speech channels. The system
is extremely compact: a single rack contains duplicated
transmitter/receivers and modulator/demodulators together with subtrafficband supervisory equipment and
the SHF (super-high frequency) waveguide combining
equipment. This completely semiconductored equipment, with its inherent reliability, minimum maintenance
and low power consumption, is particularly useful where
access to remote stations is difficult.
7 5
is
ideal for
signals for transmission over a two-wire telephone
connexion. Received signals are re-converted into data
format. Two switch-selected speeds of operation are
provided: up to 600 bauds and up to 1 200 bauds.
Each modem is equipped with one modulatorand one
demodulator; either or both may be for 600/1 200
baud operation. 75 baud operation is used for return
supervisory and control data. A pair of modems can
operate over switched networks or leased connexions.
Junction-radio systems
operate in the UHF band and can provide five or twelve
telephone circuits over routes where it is not economic
to
provide landlines or high-capacity microwave
systems. The separation between stations may be up
to 65 km (40 miles). Several radio hops may be used in
tandem, the limit being imposed by the maximum
acceptable noise.
Operating frequencies: 7-425-7-725 GHz
Transmitter output (at rack monitor points): 200
mW
nominal
Baseband capacity: up to 300 circuits (300-3400 Hz)
Baseband frequency range: 60-1 300 kHz plus 300 Hz
to
24 kHz
or
54 kHz
serviceband
Power supply: 24 V dc, nominal; ac operation can be arranged
(20A in); depth 445
Dimensions: height 2286
(7 ft 6 in); width 520
(17* in)
The following table lists the range of microwave radio transmission systems:
mm
mm
mm
Telephony
capacity
1800
960
960
300
925-6 425 GHz
6-425-7-110 GHz
7-425-7-725 GHz
Can be extended
60-2792 kHz
60-2792 kHz
300-8248 kHz
60-4287 kHz
60-4287 kHz
60-1 300 kHz
600*
600*
1 7-1 9 GHz
1-9-2 3 GHz
3 79-4-2 GHz
5
Frequency limits
of baseband
channel
Radio bearer
frequency range
to
960
MHz
MHz
9023 MHz
8-5 MHz
8-5 MHz
8-5
8 5
4 6 and 4-9 kHz
of The Genera/ Electric
W
mm
(17lin)
Lincompex
Pilot
frequencies
circuits for short-haul applications
A Management Company
Operating frequencies: 445-500 MHz
Minimum RF channel spacing: 5-circuit, 200 kHz; 12-circuit. 500 kHz
Transmitter output power: 1
nominal
Receiver noise factor: 4-7 dB
Power supply: normally 24 V dc; ac or 50 V dc operation can be arranged
Dimensions: height 915 mm (36 in); width 520 mm (20lin); depth 445
Co Ltd
brings the quality of HF radio-telephone circuits up to
line-transmission standards. It reduces even syllabic
variations in speech level to give an output of sensibly
constant amplitude for transmission over the link.
Speech amplitude information is contained in a separate
frequency-modulated tone transmitted with the compressed speech over a 3-1 kHz channel.
of England
GEC-AEI TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
Transmission Division
PO Box
53, Coventry,
CV3
Telephone: Coventry 52152
1
HJ, England
Cables: Springjack Coventry
Telex: 31361
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The
MEL C11(SSB)
HF
current
Army
for
station radio
is the
the British
types of vehicle
equipment of
use
in
all
The UKVRC 321 HF receiver/transmitter.
The new HF vehicle set for the British
Army
The
1013
roles
480
100W
for
linear
use with
HF
amplifier
packsets
Type
in
BA
vehicle
Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
HF
Mobile
equipment
radio
and portable use
for vehicles
C11 (SSB) station radio
Features
Produced to the exacting requirements of the British
Army, the C1 1 (SSB) is one of their current HF
100 Hz steps over the
narrow telegraph
all frequencies synthesised from one reference oscillator, with a warm-up time of less than 90
sec; wide use of micro-miniaturisation and integrated
circuits to reduce size, weight and power consumption,
and to ensure high reliability; operation from any
battery at 20-32 V, with up to 7 V peak-to-peak
ripple, up to ± 600 V transients, and surges up to
— 1 00 V; power consumption of only 25 on receive,
and 1 20
on transmit to provide 40
peak envelope
power output; sub-unit construction with in-built
equipments.
Military role
This transitorised radio system
for a
mobile military role
and battalion
as a fixed
levels.
station
for
is
designed specifically
use
at division,
brigade
The equipment may also be used
system. The complete equipment
which comprises transmitter, receiver, aerial tuning
unit and ac or dc supply unit, is small enough to
installation into a variety of military type
vehicles. The performance of the equipment will
ensure satisfactory voice, morse or teleprinter (with
adaptor) communication up to distances of at least
facilitate
Digital
frequency selection
band 1-5 to
band facility;
299999MHz;
in
built-in
W
W
test
with
for
facilities
direct
connection
'B'-type
W
maintenance;
audio gear and
rapid
for
provision of
compatibility
harness.
1000 km.
Operation
The C1 1 (SSB) system covers an HF frequency range
of 2-16 MHz, provides for the selection of any one of
14 000 different frequency channels, and has a power
output of 120
peak envelope power. The equipment
may be operated from a 20-32 V dc supply, or from
100-125, 200-250 V ac, 45-65 Hz via the ac power
supply unit. The C1 1 (SSB) is of compact and rugged
design with easy access for maintenance provided by
W
100
the extensive use of plug-in sub-assemblies.
UKVRC
HF combat
321
UKVRC
radio
is the new British
vehicle set.
It
provides communication facilities over long and short links for
infantry, armoured or soft-skin vehicles, gun and
missile batteries, beach landing and parachute units
The
321 receiver/transmitter
Army 'Clansman' HF
and ground-to-air
The
UKVRC
transmitter
and
links.
321
a
consists of a
manual
RT 321
or remotely operated
receiver/
antenna
simpler to operate, more reliable, more
efficient, smaller and lighter than the sets which it
replaces, in addition to providing increased protection
against mutual and hostile interference.
tuning
unit.
It
is
Military roles
Manor
Royal, Crawley, Sussex, England
Telephone: Crawley 28787
Telex:
87267
W linear amplifier Type BA 1013
This wideband untuned solid-state amplifier is intended
as an add-on unit to a low-power transmitter/receiver,
for example a
packset, whose transmitter output
power is not less than 5
peak envelope power.
W
Operation
The amplifier may be operated from any 20-32 V dc
supply without any change of tap settings or other
adjustments. The power supply is self-contained and
provides a supplementary output of 20
at 24 V dc for
W
the operation
at
specified
temperatures
THE MEL EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITED
Defence Systems Division
—
Vehicular battalion
company. Vehicular division and
brigade SSB command set.
Vehicular HF SSB
receiver/transmitter for regimental roles, particularly
armoured cars/tanks, etc. Lightweight SSB receiver/
transmitter for formation and rear link use in early
stages of air-transported operations.
an associated packset.
duty cycles is continuous
Operation
of
between
-20X
and
in
— 55
ambient
C.
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Above
left:
drives,
installed
7',
kW MST
in
a
transmitter and
transportable con-
tainer
Above
right:
A
station installed
self-contained wireless
1 -ton truck
on a
Right: Tropospheric scatter exciter equip
ment
Above: Mobile
in a
transportable shelter
military stations awaiting
delivery
Below:
MARS
message
switching
in-
stallation
Right: 1 2 8 m (42ft) diameter space
munications antenna
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Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
Military radio
Complete range
for
systems
communications networks
in the provision of military communications systems has led to the developof large-scale transportable HF systems employing the well-known Marconi self-tuning (MST) system,
such as that supplied to SHAPE, and compact self-contained transportable HF wireless stations, which have been
sold in large numbers to British and overseas armed forces.
Marconi's long and wide experience
ment
Marconi transportable
transportable MST
Marconi
MST systems
systems
comprise
the
following equipment:
MST transmitting, receiving and systems
control containers
Air-conditioned, robust containers suitable for loading
on vehicles, ships, etc, requiring the minimum of
site preparation
Containers for 11
or 1
transmitter with
comprehensive synthesiser drive assemblies
Transmitter site control containers with line patching
Complete
kW
Transportable
and monitoring equipment suitable for controlling
complete site of ten or more transmitters
Receiver containers and receiver site control cona
HF
more dual diversity isb receivers
with line-patching and monitoring equipment incorporating fsk adapters
range of transportable short or long-range logperiodic aerials; monopoles and dipoles can be
provided as necessary.
tainers for four or
A
kW
wireless stations
entirely self-contained mobile communications station for isb, ssb, fsk with full operational
facilities. The equipment is installed in a transportable
shelter and can be mounted on a 1 -ton truck.
It
These are
provides reliable communications by ground-wave up
112 km (70 miles) over average rolling countryside
with a choice of four or six operational spot
frequencies or with a synthesised drive. Operation is
rapid and simple. Remote control of the equipment in
all services can be provided.
to
Transportable tropospheric scatter communications systems
Transportable tropospheric scatter systems for operation
over distances up to 480 km (300 miles) in rugged
air-conditioned shelters can be engineered to meet
specific requirements.
They are available for 1 GHz, 2 GHz and 5 GHz
operation. Because they are easily transportable their
Military automatic
redeployment presents no problems. The circuitry is
solid-state throughout and power outputs of 100 W,
1 kW or 10 kW are available, with 3 m, 4-5 m or 9 m
(10 ft, 15 ft or 30 ft) aerials.
Operation can be in quadruple or dual diversity mode.
message switching systems
The Marconi Automatic Relay System (MARS) has
been designed using the very latest techniques in
digital communication to provide automatic relay of
messages in a telecommunications network, according
MARS
to any prescribed procedure and formats.
systems have been ordered for the British Ministry
of Defence (Army) and for NATO.
The outstanding features of the equipment are:
manual intervention or
Fully automatic operation
papertape is unnecessary for normal message flow
High reliability, attained by advanced design concepts
through the use of micro-electronics and high-
—
Military space
components
quality
—
—
—
of control, MARS being specifically designed to require no special operating skills.
Simplicity
communications earth station
Marconi has been involved in space communication
many years and in 1965 was awarded a major
contract by the Ministry of Defence to design and
manufacture three air-transportable military earth
stations for use in a joint Anglo-American project.
Three years later, one of the most valuable space
2-8 m (42 ft) diameter fixed
design.
This fully steerable aerial has a quasi-parabolic
reflector of high profile accuracy with a Cassegrain
sub-reflector and a four-horn feed system. The station
employs duplicated uncooled parametric amplifiers,
duplicate 20 kW 8 GHz transmitters and provides a
dual path transmission for digital and FM signals. The
'alt-az' mount is suitable for tracking both synchronous
the supply of a complete
station of a
terminal contracts ever placed outside the USA was
awarded to Marconi by the British Ministry of Techcovered the modification of two of the
nology.
It
original stations which were operating overseas, and
and medium-altitude
Electronics
1
new Marconi
for
A GEC-Marconi
—
operation
Continuous operation
uninterrupted
is
guaranteed by parallel operation
Flexibility
programmed computers ensure complete
flexibility of message-handling techniques
Adaptability
MARS deals with mixed traffic speeds,
precedence levels and formats
High speed the equipment is capable of handling
messages at the rate of at least 5 per second
satellites.
Company
MARCONI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS LIMITED
Radio Communications Division
mffarcomj
Marconi House, Chelmsford, Essex, England
Telephone: Chelmsford 53221
Cables: Expanse Chelmsford Telex
Telex:
99201
1966
1967
1968
1969
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Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
A complete ATES
(air-transportable earth
m
(21 ft) diameter dish
antenna and three control cabins
station)
with 6 4
Dual VHF Clansman communications
system installed in a Chieftain tank
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Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
Communications systems
for
all
armed services
Air-transportable earth station (ATES)
This consists of a 6-4 m (21 ft) diameter dish antenna
with transmitter and receiver units mounted immediately
below it on the same pedestal. The antenna is of
cassegrain design incorporating high-efficiency main
and sub-reflector profiles and a five-horn monopulse
feed. The water-glycol-cooled transmitter employs a
klystron power amplifier and has an output of 5 kW.
The parametric receiver amplifier is cooled by liquid
nitrogen. Three air-conditioned cabins are provided;
for operational purposes they are mounted in line, the
centre cabin affording an entrance porch, the other
two cabins housing the radio equipment and the modem
and channelling equipment respectively. The whole
station can
be broken
down
into
packages of 1800 kg
(4000
lb)
each or
two Hercules
less
aircraft.
and can be air-transported by
desired each station package
If
can form
Provided with the station
a helicopter lift.
are standard four-wheeled mobilisers on which the
station packages can be mounted for towed transport
over land. Each mobiliser is equipped with brakes and
lights and with a hydraulic jack for mounting and
demounting the packages, which can be achieved by
two men. The station can be erected in four hours by
six men and, when operating, a watch crew of only two
men is required. The station is designed to provide
secure communications
the Skynet system
in a fixed role at Bahrain, at Gan and in the UK. It can
also be deployed to meet emergency requirements.
facilities for
Shipborne communications terminal (SCOT)
This consists of an antenna system in which a 1 07 m
(3 j ft) diameter dish antenna is mounted on each side
of the ship's mast. The antennae are each housed in a
double-skinned radome and are made independent of
ship motion by a rate gyro stabilisation unit. All active
communications equipment is housed in a prefabricated
and unmanned engineering cabin at upper deck level
and connected to the antennae by a low-loss waveguide run. This arrangement affords high reliability
and renders all elements of the system readily accessible
for maintenance purposes.
All essential operational
controls are located at a control console
LOW LOSS
WAVEGUIDE
FEEDER
the ship's
main communications office.
From this position an
operator is able to switch on the transmitter, to acquire
the satellite, to select the appropriate receive frequency
and to monitor equipment operation. The station is
designed
for
installation
in
warships
in
down
to
and
including the frigate classes and its function is to provide
secure communication between ships at sea and
certain selected shore terminals in the Skynet system.
Military
communications
Early work on digital speech systems has been so
successful that the company has supplied practically
every piece of equipment of this type in use by the
British armed forces, and new developments represent
an important part of its activities.
It
has participated in the system studies for the
Hobart and Mallard comprehensive military tactical
communication systems, and is currently taking part in
the phase 2 work for Mallard.
It has been responsible for the development of the
VHF/FM radio-telephone set for Clansman, the most
technologically advanced range of HF and VHF net
radios in the world. The VHF/FM set is numerically the
largest single item in the range and is for use as a single
or multi-set installation in armoured and soft-skin
vehicles.
Important work has been done on experimental
pseudo-noise, spread-spectrum and range-measuring
equipments for the Skynet military satellite communication system. Other current projects cover a very wide
range of advanced techniques, including those for
voice-compression, digital speech and its modulation,
detection and reconstitution, analogue/digital and
digital/analogue conversion, and the multiplexing of
speech and data.
In all this
work, the widest possible use
is
being
made
most modern techniques of microminiaturisation
the interests of reliability and equipment packaging.
of the
in
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Headquarters
The Grove, Warren Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01 -954 231
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The Plessey PVT 350 10
kW HF
transmitter
Containerised systems
is
a simple
and robust
yet versatile station
With the ever-increasing requirement for highly mobile
kW rating, Plessey has designed
stations of from 1 to 1
pletely automatic tuning and can be maintained by
unskilled personnel. Frequency ranges are from 2
and up to 280 000 channels are available at
to 30
containerised stations that are readily transportable
by land, sea or air.
The ability to provide this facility is enhanced by the
design of the transmitters and their ancillary equipment.
These equipments utilise solid-state techniques, com-
100 Hz spacing. The modulation flexibility of these
equipments is such that all modes in general use can
Full
remote control
be readily accommodated.
facilities, together with receiving equipment and a wide
range of antennae are available.
486
MHz
MHz
Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
HF
radio transmitter
Point-to-point/ground-to-air station
PVT 350
10
kW HF
transmitter
Main characteristics
The PVT 350 is a 10 kW self-tuned transmitter which
covers the band from 2 M Hz to 30 M Hz and is intended
for point-to-point and ground-to-air operation in fixed
station service or in an air-transportable role.
The
transmitter has been designed for low operational
cost, high reliability and flexibility for system planning.
It is suitable for operation in A1
A2, A3A, A3B, A3H,
A3J, A7A, A7J, A9B, F1, F4 and F6 modes and the
overall bandwidth of 6 kHz permits multi-channel
speech and telegraph transmissions.
Frequency
changes are accomplished in less than 30 seconds.
,
Completely automatic tuning facilities, coupled with a
high degree of reliability, render the equipment
eminently suitable for operation by unskilled personnel,
and provision is made within the transmitter for the
inclusion of full remote control. With the exception of
the final two stages, solid-state techniques are used
throughout.
The PVT 360 transmitter comprises a
PV 652A
drive unit, a
PV 340
linear amplifier
equipment to allow the same high standard of frequency stability to be maintained throughout the
system.
Remote
control of all functions, including frequency
The
selection, is available as an optional feature.
remote control encoder is situated at the control centre
and duplicates the set of transmitter drive unit controls.
Spare capacity is provided for the control of ancillary
equipment.
The modulation flexibility of the transmitter coupled
with the ability to select frequencies rapidly equip it
admirably for a standby role with minimum redundancy.
Reduced system cost
Many built-in system facilities
are included in the
basic equipment. These include 100 kHz outlets, spare
remote control functions and supply voltage stabilisation which lead to a significant reduction of system
costs.
and an
PV 650 remote-control system. The transmitter can be operated either locally, with extended
control up to 200 metres (630 ft), or remotely, using a
single telephone channel transmitted over a cable or
radio link.
optional
Reliability
With the exception of the final two power amplifier
stages, semiconductors are used throughout the
equipment.
addition to discrete transistors, extensive use has
digital and linear silicon integrated
circuits in all parts of the equipment.
Wideband techniques are used wherever possible
to avoid the use of moving parts normally associated
with tuning; only the grid and anode of the final power
stage are tuned.
Automatic operation eliminates the human element
from routine changes of transmitter frequency or mode.
In
been made of
Systems compatibility
Linear amplification is used, allowing a wide choice of
modulation.
A synthesiser provides free choice of
operating frequency in 100 Hz steps with finger-tip
control.
Two spare outlets at 100 kHz, derived from the
master oscillator, are provided for use with ancillary
Specification
Audio input
Frequency band: 200 Hz to 6000 Hz or 200 Hz to 3200 Hz
Modulated input
Environment
Frequency: 100 kHz
Temperature
95% at 40
Output
kW peak envelope power or average
1
Frequency range: 2 MHz to 29-999 MHz in 100 Hz increments
(280 000 channels)
Cooling
Channel spacing
380 V
Power output:
100 Hz
10~ 8 per 24 hours within 30 days,
ageing: better than 1
continuous operation.
Forced
0C to — 55
C.
Altitude:
C
at
up
sea
to
level.
2480
m
Relative humidity: up to
(8000
ft)
air
Power supply
to
440 V
= 10%,
50
or
60 Hz
±
5%, 3-phase ac
Power consumption
Modulation
A1 A2, A3A, A3B, A3H, A3J, A7A, A7B, A7J, A9B, F1 F4 and F6
can be transmitted when a modulated tone is available
,
,
Frequency stability
Warm-up from 0C: 1
10
6
per hour after
5 min. Short-term
variation due to permitted temperature and power supply
changes: 1
Long-term
10 -8 after 24 hours operation.
1
With 10 kW peak envelope power output single tone: 27-5 kVA,
0-86 power factor. Two-tone 21 -6 kVA, 086 power factor
Dimensions
Height: 1766 mm (5 ft 6 in) excluding cooling fan and ducting
Width: 1295 mm (4 ft 3 in;
Depth: 991 mm (3 ft 3 in)
Weight: 1000 kg (22001b)
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Electronics
Group
Vicarage Lane,
llford,
Telephone: 01 -478 3040
Essex, England
Telex:
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The
Electronics
Plessey
Company
Group
of
The
has established a
world-wide reputation for research,
design, development and manufacture of military UHF, VHF and UHF/
VHF equipment. Many thousands of
equipments have been produced to
meet the demands of the armed
forces of more than 20 countries.
The Group has the unique distinction of being the largest producer of
military equipmentin Europe andthe
prime sourceof UHF, VHFand UHF/
VHF
transmitter/receivers
British
Above: The Plessey PTR
171
A
naval
transmitter
has a frequency
range from 225 to 400
receiver
MHz. Output
16
W
The Plessey B.47
Right:
VHF
is
transmitter receiver,
designed mainly
in fighting
for
use
vehicles
Below: The Plessey C.42
VHF
transmitter receiver
for military vehicles, with
integral
facility
433
crew
intercom
armed
services.
for
the
Radio transmitters and receivers
Section 24:
UHF and VHF
for
PTR
services and purposes
all
171
A
transmitter receiver
The PTR 171 A is an extremely compact 1750 channel
transmitter receiver covering the frequency band from
225 to 399-9 MHz. The equipment, which is of modular
construction, is operated from a control unit which can
be situated up to 90 m (300 ft) away from the
transmitter receiver.
The power supply
unit (PSU), which is mounted
beneath the transmitter/receiver, serves as a
junction box for all interconnections between units.
Cooling of the equipment is by a blower situated in the
PSU, which circulates airvia a filter through thedoublewalled heat exchanger case of the sealed transmitter/
directly
receiver unit.
Any frequency
is
systems
radio
in
the range from 225 to 3999 MHz
seconds from the megahertz-
calibrated control unit, which can be preset or manually
selected. A special test set is available which enables
the complete installation to be checked by semi-skilled
personnel.
Specification
W
RF power output: 16
nominal
Transmitter input impedance: 82 ohms
Transmitter sidetone: With the receiver set to 500
audio output a signal-tonoise ratio of at least 8 dB is obtained with an open-circuit RF input voltage
mW
of 5 u.V modulated at 30% by 1 000 Hz
Receiver output impedance: Loudspeaker 600 ohms, telemicrophone 300 ohms
plus 2 outputs of 3
into 300 ohms each
Audio output: Greater than 2
Auxiliary output impedance: 20 000 ohms resistive
Receiver selectivity: 6 dB down not less than 90 kHz total, 60 dB down not
more than 200 kHz total
Power supplies: Single-phase ac 50-60 Hz 105 120 V, 210/240 V
350 VA
Power consumption: Receive:
Transmit:
500 VA
W
available within six
B.47 VHF transmitter receiver
The B.47 is a short-range frequency-modulated VHF
transmitter receiver designed for operation in armoured
and other military vehicles.
It
provides simplex RT
operation on any one of 181 available channels which
are spaced
at
100 kHz intervals throughout the
frequency band from 38 to 56 MHz. A crystal calibrator
incorporated to facilitate accurate tuning.
transmitter output power is 0-5
minimum and
provides an operational range of approximately 8 km
(5 miles) using a standard 2-44 m (8 ft) rod aerial.
The B.47 consists of a combined transmitterreceiver and power supply unit with a separate aerial
tuning unit. Tuning of the transmitter receiver is very
simple as the RF oscillator stages of the transmitteris
W
The
receiver are
ganged and may be
set
up by adjustment
C.42 VHF transmitter receiver
The C.42 is a frequency-modulated VHF transmitter/
receiver designed for operation in armoured and other
military vehicles.
It
provides 481 separate speech
channels, spaced 50 kHz apart, in the band from
36 to 60 MHz. An integral amplifier provides intercommunication between members of the vehicle crew.
Automatic or manual re-broadcast facilities are also
mW
Channel change: 500
of a single
The
knob on the
VA
front panel.
superheterodyne unit providing an audio output preset to 1 50 mW. This enables
up to three sets of 150-ohm headphones to be used.
receiver
is
a single
The transmitter is extremely stable and contains
automatic modulation control circuits, which limit the
= 15kHz
carrier deviation to
up
a
to
200
mV
from
a
300-ohm
microphone inputs
source.
The B.47 can be supplied for operation from either
12V dc or a 24V dc source, as alternative power
sub-units are available for each of these
voltages. There is provision for automatic and manual
re-broadcast, either way, through another B.47 or a
C.42 or B.48 using a Type A control harness.
supply
the zero position on a centre-zero tuning meter. These
features obviate the need for 'netting'.
A fully transistorised power supply unit for operation
on 24 V dc is available, reducing weight by 4-5 kg (10 lb).
Specification
Electrical
included.
The complete C.42 consists of three main units:
the transmitter receiver, the power supply unit, and
the aerial tuning unit, each in a fully sealed light alloy
case. Servicing is simplified by modular construction.
There are two RF output levels, low power (0-25
min.) for short-range working and high power (1 6 W)
which enables a range of 16-24 km (10-15 miles) to
be covered when using a 2-44 m (8 ft) whip aerial.
Ranges in excess of 32 km (20 miles) can be obtained
by mounting this aerial on an 8 m (27 ft) mast.
Built-in crystal calibrators enable any frequency,
selected on the filmscale, to be accurately calibrated.
Correct tuning to the exact frequency is indicated by
W
Frequency
stability:
(a)
12-3 Hz per MHz per C
50 Hz per MHz per ± 10% change
:
in supply voltage
Frequency range: 36-60 MHz continuously tunable
Power output: High > 1 6 W, Low 25-0-75
Frequency setting accuracy: 0005%
Receiver sensitivity: 1
;xV for 10 dB quieting throughout band
Selectivity: At -3 dB 1 6 5-1 9 kHz. at -60 dB 55 kHz max
Second channel rejection: > 70 dB
Intercom, amplifier: Output 250
max into 30 ohm load, input 75 mV nominal
for 250
output
Power supply unit: 12 V dc and 24 V dc vibrator or 24 V dc transistor
(b)
W
mW
mW
Mechanical
14
216
355
361 mm (8i
20 4 kg (45 lb)
Power supply unit: 216
203
361 mm (8i X 8X 14J
Transmitter/receiver:
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Finish:
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Telephone: 01-478 3040
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14Jm). weight
weight
136
kg
Drab
olive green, black knobs, white enqraving, red dial
and indicator
lights
Group
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The Plessey UK PRC 320 high-frequency
single sideband manpack station radio
mounted on carrying harness. The unit
can also be mounted in armoured fighting
vehicles and light aircraft
The Plessey PR1552 LF/MF/HF
receiver
specially designed for military use under
the most arduous conditions
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HF
radio sets
Manpack and vehicle-mounted equipment
Station radio UK/PRC 320
This HF SSB manpack station
radio
is
the most
represents
advanced manpack of its type in the world. It
an entirely new concept in HF SSB manpacks, and
provides a complete communications system.
In the design of a manpack a factor of major
importance is the total weight and in this respect the
The transmitter/receiver weighs
set is outstanding.
4-5 kg (10 lb) and a lightweight station with a 24 W/h
battery weighs as little as 6-8 kg (1 5 lb). It is therefore
light to wear and permits the full use of weapons. The
transmitter/receiver is of rugged construction, very
reliable and meets the rigorous requirements of DEF 133.
In
the transmitter/receiver a fully synthesised
frequency control system is employed using the
Plessey microminiature synthesiser.
The frequency
range is from 2 to 29-999 MHz and the unit has been
Full
designed to provide SSB communication.
facilities are available also, together with wide-band
and narrow-band
(300 Hz) capability. Channel
spacing is 1 00 Hz, giving nearly 280 000 channels over
the full frequency range.
The unit employs a highly sensitive receiver with a
noise figure of 9dB, and a transmitter which gives
30
peak envelope power output. Speech processing
and automatic level controls ensure that the mean
Under normal
power output is always optimised.
conditions and with 2-4 m (8 ft) whip aerials the set
achieves reliable ground communication at ranges in
AM
CW
W
PR 1552
LFMF HF
are
of
the
Plessey
PR 1552
and ease of operation,
stability and wide frequency
precise tuning
combined with high
range. The PR 1552 is
a ruggedised LF/MF/HF communications receiver specifically designed for military
use. Maximum reliability has been the first considera-
end the latest developments in solidModular
have been incorporated.
of
servicing
permit
ease
employed
to
is
construction
and a strengthened chassis/panel assembly has been
designed to withstand the military environment.
Fast two-knob tuning covers the range from 1 5 kHz to
tion and to this
state circuitry
MHz.
Crystal calibration points are provided at
100 Hz intervals and interpolation between these
points gives better than 100 Hz resolution. Oscillator
design ensures stability better than 5 Hz short-term, and
better than 100 Hz long-term. High resetting accuracy,
30-1
minimum
day and
night.
The UK/PRC 320 is a versatile equipment and its role
is not confined to manpack usage. A harness adaptor
is available which permits the equipment to be used in
A further example of its versatility
fighting vehicles.
is
shown by the fact that the equipment can be
successfully used
light aircraft.
in
Specification
Frequency range: 2 to 29-999 MHz
Channel spacing: 100 Hz
Operation modes: SSB, AM, CW wide, CW narrow
Frequency stability: Less than 1 part in 10* all causes for six months
Battery: 24 V, 75 W/h, giving 12 hours' operation (assuming transmitter/
receiver duty cycle
1
9)
:
Transmitter
Minimum power output: 30
AM, 22-5
pep. SSB, 7-5
Spurious outputs: at least 40 dB below wanted output
W
W
W CW
Receiver
20 dB S/N ratio) 1 -7 u.V SSB, 7-5
kHz SSB, 6 kHz AM, 300 Hz CW narrow
Sensitivity (o/c levels for
Selectivity: 2-9
Image
:
55 dB;
rejection: better than
IF rejection: better
u.V
AM,
0-6 u.V
CW
than 60 dB
Mechanical
Weight (excluding
battery) 4-5 kg (101b)
:
(including battery, carrier, audio gear and antenna)
Dimensions (excluding battery): 31-75
20-96
X
:
less than
8 89
cm
9 kg (20 lb)
(12-5 x 8-25
X
3-5 in)
8-89 cm (18 > 8-25 x 3-5 in)
20-96
(including battery): 45-72
Reliability: approximately 1000 h mean time between faults under the most
arduous field conditions
•
•
receiver
The outstanding features
receiver
excess of 48 km (30 miles) by day and night. Sky
wave range is in excess of 450 km (300 miles) by
intermodulation, cross modulation and spur-
ious radiation are outstanding characteristics of this
Specification
Frequency coverage: 15 kHz to 30-1 MHz, continuous tuning
Modes
of reception:
CW
(A1),
MCW
(A2),
DSB
(A3, A3H),
USB LSB (A3A
A3J, A3H), FM, PhM and FSK
Frequency stability: After 5-hour warm-up in steady ambient not more than
30 Hz drift
Temperature co-efficient: approx 30 Hz per C
Frequency change due to 10% input supply variation: not more than 2 Hz
Selectivity:
6
Filter
150
300
Hz
Hz
14 kHz
3 5 kHz
60 dB point
point
kHz
> 150
> 300
<
<
>
<
5-5 kHz
kHz
<
<
120 kHz
<
120 kHz
180 kHz
360 kHz
kHz
>
>
120 kHz
>
60
dB
Hz
Hz
1-4 kHz
3-5 kHz
60
1-8
Shape
Symmetrical
30 kHz
••
SSB mechanical filter 30 kHz; shape factor 1-8:1
dB 0-5 u.V emf; CW 20 dB 0-5 u.V emf; AM 1 dB 2-5 u.V emf
Sensitivity: SSB 1
Deviation for FM, FSK shift: 6-5 MHz max, 100 Hz to 900 Hz with keying speeds
up to 120 bauds
Power requirements:
100 V to 125 V, or 200 V to 250V ac 48 to 420 Hz
V to 1 5 V or 1 9 V to 30 V dc positive or negative earth
at 24 V dc. 40 VA at 50 Hz
Power consumption: 20
50 C, 95% RH; storage -40 C to
Environment: Operation -20 C to
70 C.
Complies with Crown Agents' Specification 118:1 963
Dimensions, including Creeth case: 520
267
500 mm (20
1
1 X
19f in)
Weight: 29 kg (65 lb)
receiver.
single-phase or (2)
(1)
1
W
:
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Electronics
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Vicarage Lane,
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Telephone: 01 -478 3040
Essex, England
Telex: 231 66
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The PTR 377 transmitter/receiver (left)
The modules are
is of modular design.
mounted directly on to the external case
of the equipment which carries the cooling
The homing, data and guard
fins.
receiver modules can be removed if they
not required without impairing the
operation of the equipment. The control
unit is shown at the right
A determining factor in the design of this
system has been simplicity of usage
All
coupled with speed of operation.
operating facilities for the PTR 377 are
available to the pilot
by use of a
unit.
This
cockpit-mounted control
control unit provides remote selection of
the mode of operation of the transmitter/
A
receiver, and of channel frequency.
memory system is incorporated so that
17 channels can be preset, and there is a
transmitter/receiver test facility
are
PTR 446
The
lightweight
turised transponder with
As
a
result
its
extensive
of
microminiacontrol unit.
use of silicon
integrated circuits, the size of this equip-
ment has been reduced by
a factor of six
as compared with existing equipment,
while reliability has been increased.
The PTR 446 is suited ideally for the
identification
copters
in
of
light
response
and heliground-based
aircraft
to
radar interrogation
Ground-based equipment
interrogator,
with
of the
common
Plessey
decoder,
passive decoder and active decoder (left)
transmitter/receiver
(right).
The
built-in self-test facility indicates failure
when transmitted power or receiver sensitivity falls below preset level
and
Utt
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Miniature
UHF/VHF
radio
transmitter/receivers, transponders and interrogators
PTR 377
airborne transmitter/receiver
is a combined UHF/VHF general-purpose
The PTR 377
airborne
advanced design operating over
the 100-156 MHz and 225-400 MHz bands. The system provides for RT communication on AM. data transmission on fsk,
homing in azimuth on both UHF and VHF together with tone
transmission for direction finding and emergency purposes.
Channel spacing is at 100 kHz for data, 25 or 50 kHz preset or
switchable for RT. Any one of the 9240 channels can be selected
directly on the remote control unit by means of decade selection
knobs.
Alternatively, single-switch selection of 19 preset
channels anywhere in the range is provided. Two of the frequencies would be the international distress frequencies of
121-5 MHz and 243 MHz, which can be monitored constantly.
A completely independent 'guard' receiver is incorporated in
the equipment together with self-test facilities. Intercommunication facilities are available between crew members, together with
transmitter/receiver of extremely
an
airborne
receiver.
capability using an identical transmitter/
optional remote frequency-readout facility is
relay
An
available to the pilot by a small cockpit-mounted unit.
is
is
With the exception of the UHF power amplifier the equipment
all solid-state and has no moving parts.
Solid-state switching
employed together with digital frequency synthesis, single
crystal
reference oscillator, receiver tuning using varactors, IF
by crystal filter and transfluxor magnetic store for the
selectivity
PTR 446
All
crystal-controlled
UHF 225-399
95 MHz; VHF 100-1 56 MHz
any one of the 9240 available channels
Preset channels: Any 19 withintheUHF/VHF bands
Channel spacing: 100 kHz for data, 50 kHz or 25 kHz preset or switchable
Frequency range:
Manual
for
control: Direct selection of
RT
W
W
power: UHF 20
minimum; VHF 10
minimum
Modulation: AM, A2 or A3; FM 20 kHz deviation up to 5 kilobaud data speeds
Frequency accuracy: Maximum error, after 90 sec warm-up less than 7-5 kHz;
after 5 min warm-up less than 2-5 kHz
into 50 ohms with RF input of 3 ptV
Audio output: Not less than 150
Carrier
mW
modulated 30% at 1000 Hz
Sensitivity: 10 dB (S
N)N output for an input signal of 3 u.V emf modulated
30% at 1000 Hz
Radio relay operation: Available between UHF/UHF. UHF/VHF or VHF/VHF
Aerial matching: Separate wideband aerials for UHF and VHF with nominal
impedance of 50 ohms
Microphone input: Suitable for both low or high level, with or without polarising
-
current
supplies: 28
Power
V dc nominal
or
400 Hz 3-phase
W receive, 400 W transmit
Consumption: 140
test facilities: Confidence check on receiver
power, modulation depth
Temperature range: -55C to — 70 C
Altitude: 30 500 m (1 00 000 ft) approximately
Built-in
sensitivity,
transmitter
=
lightweight IFF transponder
The PTR 446 microminiaturised transponder is one of a new
generation of specially developed IFF/SSR airborne transponders
aircraft
for
identification
in
ground
radar
response to
interrogation.
Alternative military versions of the transponder include higher
power equipments covering
continuously at 30 500 m
modes, and an ability to operate
(100 000 ft) and 90 C ambient.
An outstanding feature of this transponder is its small size and
low weight, and it is therefore suited ideally for installation in
helicopters and light aircraft.
Substantial numbers have been
ordered by the British Ministry of Technology.
The PTR 446 consists of a transmitter/receiver and a control
unit. The decoder, encoder and associated switches are located
in the control unit thus substantially reducing the weight of
connecting cables. The operational capability of this equipment
covers the selection of any two modes for 1 2, 3A and B; mode C
all
,
facility is also
provided.
Interrogators
A series of microminiaturised
interrogators has been designed
ground and shipborne use. Integrated circuit techniques
are employed resulting in high efficiency, increased reliability, and
in a considerable reduction in both weight and size.
The equipment is designed to interrogate on modes 1, 2, 3 A,
B, C and D from an internal encoder. Modes are selected by the
control unit, or the modulator can be triggered by an external
pulse train. Passive and active decoding is to customers' require-
for
frequencies are derived from a single highly
source.
The resultant frequency
stability over the temperature range from -55 C to
^70 C
permits operation on 25 kHz channel spacing up to 400 MHz.
preset channels.
stable
air,
ments.
The bulky and temperature-dependent delay lines used for
encoding and decoding in current interrogators are replaced in
this equipment by silicon integrated circuits using digital shift
register techniques.
The use of these techniques ensures that
the accuracy of pulse spacing from the encoder, and pulseposition acceptance of the decoder, are mode-dependent only
on the frequency stability of a crystal-controlled clock pulse
generator.
manual check
Self-test facilities are incorporated to provide a
on receiver
sensitivity, transmitter
mode performance on
power,
modes and code performance on a special
additional test facility indicates the faulty unit.
all
test
code; an
W
Transmitter power output: 500
peak pulse
Pulse rate: 1 200, 1 5 pulse replies per second
Triggering sensitivity (min): -72 to 80 dBm.
20 MHz off tune are ignored
Signals more than -22
dBm
and
Environmental characteristics
10 700 m (35 000 ft)
Altitude:
Vibration:
BS 2G
Temperature
unit:
-35
100, Part 2, Clause 218, Grade B
range: Transmitter- Receiver unit: -35"C
X to
-
to
-
70'C; contro
55 C
Dimensions and weights
Transmitter-receiver unit: 127
1 67 kg (3 lb 11 oz)
Control unit: 57 x 146 X 102
x 57 x 248
mm
(21
mm
(5
X 51 X 4
x 1\ X 9|
in);
weight
in);
weight
48 kg (17 oz)
Power requirements
Power supply: dc input 24
Power consumption: 45W
to
29 V (BS 2G 100)
Interrogator transmitter
Frequency: 1030 MHz ± 0-5 MHz
Power output: nominal 5 kW, capablj of operation up to 10
Max duty cycle: 0-135%
Pulse length: 0-8 microsec ± 0-1 microsec
kW
Encoder/decoder
can be supplied to customer's requirements
Interrogator receiver
Facilities
Frequency: 1090 MHz
-81 dBm for tangential noise conditions
Sensitivity:
Synamic range: 60 dB
IF amplifier: 60 kHz logarithmic
IF bandwidth: 1 1 MHz at 3 dB points
Video output: 0-75 V minimum
Pulse rejection: pulses with a width not compatible with IFF signals are rejected
Environments
Temperature range: airborne T/R -55 C to
70 C; ground T/R -10 C to
C
-
55 C
Dimensionsand weight
Airborne T/R: size J ATR. 1 1 -3 kg (25 lb)
Control unit: 95 - 146 x54
(375 » 5-75 2-125 in). 0-9 kg (2 lb)
Encoder/decoder: size \ ATR, 5-3 kg (12 lb)
Ground T/R: 432 « 275 * 212 mm (17 10-8 8-33 in), 19-7 kg (43-5 lb)
Ground decoders: 381 < 153x1 53
(15-6-6in), common decoder
7-5 kg (16-5 lb), passive decoder 9-2 kg (20-3 lb), active decoder 6-2kg
(13-6 lb)
mm
mm
THE PLESSEY COMPANY LIMITED
Electronics
Group
Vicarage Lane,
llford,
elephone: 01-478 3040
Essex, England
Telex:
23166
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'on 24:
The Racal RA.1220 is the latest in the
RA.1217, RA.1218 series of solid-state
Modular in
communications receivers.
construction, it is fully transistorised and
incorporates electronic frequency measure-
The
ment with an eight-digit display.
RA.1220 provides phase-locked operation,
with
1
in
7
1
stability, or
free-tuning
Suitable for mobile or portable operation,
the Racal RA.329B is a fully transistorised,
high-stability receiver housed in a military
provides for
It
waterproof Creeth case.
fsk,
tsk,
reception
ssb,
in
FM,
the
1
PhM, dsb and
to
30
MHz
CW
frequency
range
The
illustration
shows
a
typical
Racal
transportable military receiving communications system. The frequency range is
Suitable for dsb, ssb, isb,
1
to 30 MHz.
and fsk operation, the entire
CW,
MCW
system
is
designed
specifications
494
to
rigid
military
Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
Radio equipment
static,
transportable, and mobile
RA1220 transistorised HF communications receiver
The RA.1 220, the latest in the Racal RA.1 21 7, RA.1 21
series of communication receivers, covers the 1 to
30 MHz frequency range and combines the proven
merit of the Wadley drift-cancelling system with the
Racalok phase-locked frequency stabiliser. Incorporating a digital frequency counter with a built-in frequency
standard, it provides a frequency stability to ±1 part in
10\ While in operation Racalok allows the user to
lock the receiver to any frequency within the operating
range in discrete steps of 100 Hz, or to interpolate over
±100 Hz intervals. When Racalok is switched out of
circuit, conventional free tuning over the full frequency
range is available.
The latest electronic counting
techniques,
employed
in
using silicon integrated circuits, are
the measurement and eight-digit in-line
display of frequency to
Demodulation
±1
Hz.
facilities are
provided for ssb (upper or
lower sideband), cw, dsb, and mew.
available for
reception.
RA329B
isb,
fsk,
military
Adaptors are
Sensitivity (tuned input
SSB and CW:
mode):
typical
1
[j-V
emf
15dB
for
signal-to-noise ratio
in
3 kHz
bandwidth
DSB and
MCW
(30% modulated at 400 Hz): typical 3 u.V emf for 15dB
in 3 kHz bandwidth
SSB filter characteristics: typical response: 3 dB points at
400 Hz and
3000 Hz; 60 dB points at -400 Hz and
3800 Hz. Carrier rejection:
-25 dB. Unwanted sideband rejection: -60 dB
Cross-modulation: for a wanted signal level up to 1 mV and with appropriate
use of the antenna attenuator, an interfering signal 20 kHz removed and
modulated 30% at a level of 45 dB above that of the wanted signal will, in
signal-to-noise ratio
general, produce cross-modulation of less than
3%
Intermodulation: to produce an equivalent 1 ij-V input, the level of two equal
unwanted signals greater than 10% removed from the wanted frequency will
be typically 80 dB above 1 jiV in the tuned input mode
Blocking: for levels of wanted signal up to 1 mV and with appropriate use of the
attenuator, an interfering signal 20 kHz removed will be 56 dB above the
level of the wanted signal to reduce its output by 3 dB
Power supplies: 100-125 V or 200-250 V 45-400 Hz single-phase ac
Dimensions: 1 35 x 483 x 483 mm
Weight: 22 9 kg
Environmental conditions: operation -5 C to
50"C; storage
-40C
to
— 70 C C
VLF/LF/MF and panoramic
HF communications
Designed
for military use, the
portable,
fully
RA.329B
transistorised
is a
high-stability
receiver
compact,
receiver
covering the 1 to 30 MHz frequency range. In service
with British forces, the RA.329B is capable of demodulating telegraph signals with frequency shifts
between 85 Hz and 850 Hz and operating speeds of
up to 150 bauds. Operation is also possible in tsk,
ssb, AM, CW, FM or PhM with adaptors and ancillary
units permitting frequency extension down to 3 kHz,
isb, operation and synthesiser control. The equipment
is ruggedly constructed, and suitable for use in severe
environments. Plug-in modules are used extensively to
facilitate maintenance.
Military communications
This IkW communication system
Specification
Tuning:
digital presentation in units of
200 Hz
1
kHz with
interpolation calibration at
intervals
Calibration accuracy: better than r
point
Frequency
stability: after
1
kHz
referred to nearest
1
00 kHz
calibration
two hours from switch-on: ± 50 Hz over an eight-hour
period
Sensitivity:
CW/SSB:
(30% modulated
Selectivity: IF
1.
13 kHz
2.
3 kHz
3.
1
4.
Power
1
at
plV
(emf) for
400 Hz) 3
bandwidths
:
sxV
15dB signal-to-noise ratio; MCW/DSB
(emf) for 1 5 dB signal-to-noise ratio
of:
kHz
0-2 kHz
supply: 1 00-1
25/200-250 V
ac,
45-400 Hz 9-30 V dc
Dimensions: in transit case 270
500 495 mm
Weight: including transit case with lid 40 kg (90
lb)
approx
system
is an example of the
systems planned, designed and manufactured by
Racal. These are assembled from existing units of the
Racal range, to provide systems tailored to customer's
requirements, having transmitter powers from one to
all possible modes of operation being
Receiving equipment is also provided by the
standard Racal range, including adaptors for extension
of frequency range to cover 3 kHz to 30 MHz, for
panoramic or diversity reception. Terminal equipment,
data modems and signal-conditioning equipment can
Units are suitable for inclusion in
be incorporated.
simplex or duplex, static, transportable, or mobile
ten kilowatts,
available.
installations.
Specification
Complete remote control
of
all
facilities
or of selected facilities is available with or without
revertive check. A comprehensive range of antennas and
ancillaries is available, enabling manual, automatic
and/or remote control facilities to be included in the
selected antenna system, which can be designed and
supplied to suit any particular requirement.
Systems have already been supplied in quantity to
the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, and to the armed
forces of many other countries and organisations,
including NATO, Canada, Finland, Eire, Malaysia,
Portugal, Turkey and the USA.
Many of these have
been mobile or transportable systems, generally of
output.
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Racal can also supply HF/DF systems, multiplefrequency monitoring systems, and many other specialised communication systems for military use.
Where
non-standard units are required by the system
envisaged, special units can be designed and manufactured.
Other communication products of Racal
Complete communication systems; communications receivers for all modes of operation; transmitters, linear amplifiers and exciters; full range of adaptors and ancillaries;
remote control systems; radio-telephones; antenna systems; telegraph and telephone terminal equipment; portable transmitter/receivers and manpack equipment;
specialised electronic systems; selective calling and privacy systems; frequency synthesisers; wideband matching transformers. Data transmission and processing;
high-speed data transmission systems; high-speed tape recording systems.
RACAL-BCC LIMITED
Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Telephone: Bracknell 3244
Cables: Racal Bracknell
Telex;
84166
RACAL
495
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^l
light.veight TRA.6929 'Minical' provides high reliability in
ssb manpack communications under the most severe operational
conditions
The
The TRA.906 'Squadcal'
operating
in
world-wide use and can be found
and aircraft, as well as in the manpack
is in
vehicles, ships
role
TRA.922
'Corneal'
equipment
fitted in a Ferret
scout car
Below: the 6000 channel TRA.921 'Syncal' front panel layout
makes for extremely simple and rapid operation
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Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
Radio equipment
Man-portable equipment for
'Minical' HF ssb manpack transceiver
The Racal TRA.6929 Minical six-channel ssb manpack
:^ o + i^r*
q ^^^ JX
ITICaTIOn
OpeC
designed to meet both military and para-miiitary
requirements. It covers the frequency range from 2 to
9 MHz, with a radiated output of 1
p.e.p.
The lightweight Minical is completely sealed, giving
extremely reliable performance under the most severe
conditions. Simplicity of operation not only allows for
rapid change of frequency etc, but also permits unskilled personnel to learn to use the set effectively. A
wide range of accessories is available, all interchangeable with other Racal-BCC manpacks, keeping logistic
support requirements for this and other Racal-BCC
based systems at a minimum, with consequent savings
is
Power output:
W
in overall
W p.e.p.
1
Frequency range: 2 to 9
Number
MHz
of channels: six
Antennas: 1 -8 m (6 ft) overall whip or dipole (using coaxial adaptor)
Antenna matching: single control using internal ATU
AF output
Sensitivity: 1 mV for 1 5 dB signal-to-noise for 1
Intermodulation distortion: -25 dB relative to 1
pep. output
Power consumption, ssb speech: 1 50 mA at 1 2 V for 1
pep. output
Sealing sealed and fitted with a desiccator. Battery container removable without
breaking main seal
Dimensions (with battery case): 190 x 760 ^ 210 mm (7-5 x 3 x 8-25 in)
Weight: basic unit 1 2 kg (2-75 lb) complete manpack with handset, antennas
batteries and haversack 36 kg (8 lb)
mW
W
W
:
operating costs.
Squadcal' lightweight transistorised HF, ssb
Developed to meet world-wide military requirements for a low-cost, light and reliable ssb HF manpack,
the Squadcal TRA.906 is a fully-transistorised, HF,
ssb equipment with 29 crystal-controlled channels in
the 2 to 7
The
use
field
MHz
frequency range.
has had outstanding
TRA.906
world-wide
operation in large numbers in more than
60 countries. With controls kept to a minimum (for
instance a single control changes frequency) operating
parameters may be changed in a matter of seconds.
The wide range of accessories available allows operation in vehicles, ships and aircraft or as fixed station.
success and
is in
manpack
Specification
Power output: 5
W p.e.p.
Frequency range: 2 to 7 MHz
Number of channels: 29
Antennas: whip, dipole. end-fed wire or long wire
Antenna matching: single control using internal ATU
mW
1 mV for 1 5 dB signal-to-noise for 1
AF output
Intermodulation distortion: -25 dB relative to 5
p.e.p. output
Power consumption, ssb speech: 550 mA at 1 8 V
Sealing: sealed and fitted with desiccator. Battery container removable without
breaking main seal
Dimensions: 312 x 111 -394
(1 2 25 x 4-35 x 15-5 in)
Weight: operational manpack 82 kg (1 8 lb)
Sensitivity:
W
mm
'Corneal' crystal-controlled HF ssb manpack
The TRA.922 is a highly stable, dustproof, waterproof
and immersible manpack providing 49 crystal-con-
Specification
channels in the 2 to 8 MHz range, with extremely
reliable performance under rigorous environmental and
operational conditions.
It can
operate ssb on either
side-band, with AM and
facilities also available.
The built-in antenna tuning unit matches transmitter
and receiver to whip, ong wire or dipole antennas.
trolled
CW
Power output: 20
W p.e.p.
Frequency range: 2 to 8
Number
Antennas: 2-4
m
(8
MHz
49
of channels:
ft)
whip, long wire or dipole
Antenna tuning: single control using
mV
internal
ATU
mW
AF output
Intermodulation distortion: -25 dB relative to 20
p.e.p. output
Power consumption, ssb speech: 1 -5 A for ssb average speech
Sealing: sealed and fitted with a desiccator. Battery container removable without
breaking main seal
(12-25 x 4-35 x 1 5 5 in)
Dimensions: 312 x 111 x 394
Weight: basic unit 4-1 kg (9-25 lb), complete manpack with handset, antennas
batteries and haversack 9-8 kg (21 -5 lb)
Sensitivity:
1
for
1
5
dB
signal-to-noise for 2
W
mm
Syncal' synthesiser-controlled HF, ssb
Fully-transistorised,
the
TRA.921
Syncal
manpack
provides
6000 channels at 1 kHz spacing between 2 and
8 MHz, using simple frequency-setting and mode
controls.
is
It
a low-cost, lightweight equipment
developed
for military requirements, providing
extremely
under the most severe conditions. The
Racal-BCC wide range of ancillaries, interchangeable
with those for other Racal-BCC manpacks, permits
operation in vehicles and boats as well as in fixedreliable operation
station roles.
Specification
W
Power output: 20
pep.
Frequency range: 2 to 8 MHz
Number
6000
mm
Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Cables: Racal Bracknell
Telex:
ATU
mV AF output
Intermodulation distortion: -25 dB relative to 20
p.e.p. output
Power consumption, ssb speech: 1 -5 A
Sealing: sealed and fitted with desiccator. Battery container removable without
breaking main seal
4-35 x 15-5 in)
394
Dimensions: 312-111
(1 2-25
Weight: operational manpack 100 kg (22-25 lb)
RACAL-BCC LIMITED
Telephone: Bracknell 3244
of channels:
Antennas: whip, dipole or long wire
Antenna matching: single control using internal
Sensitivity: 1 mV for 1 5 dB signal-to-noise for 1
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UK/PRC350
The UK/PRC350 is a very small, lightweight VHF/FM military
manpack which can operate on any one of 840 channels, spaced
at 25 kHz, over the 36 to 57 MHz range. With 2
p.e.p. transmitter output it has a reliable ground-wave range of 5 km and,
as with all Clansman equipment, can operate over the temperature range from -40 to - 50 C
W
The SR A14 as a permanent installation.
The adaptor unit on which the set is
mounted incorporates a transistorised
converter supplied from the vehicle battery,
eliminating the need for the normal set
batteries
The BCC34
is
radio available
undoubtedly the most advanced HF ssb combat
anywhere
maximum
in
the world.
It is
all-solid-state design,
under the most rigorous climatic
and combat conditions. Frequency selection is rapid, with a
built-in synthesiser forming the nucleus of the frequency selection
system. Versatile in application, the BCC34 can work in the
cramped environment of a fighting vehicle as effectively as it
can operate as a manpack or in a static role.
ensuring
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reliability
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Lightweight manpacks
also suitable for semi-static duties
Clansman VHF
SR A14
The SR A14
a fully-transistorised high-power packset in service with the British Army, the Royal Navy
and the armed forces of 1 5 other nations.
is
FM manpacks
is a new system of battle-zone communication
infantrymen, armoured vehicles, gun and missile
batteries, beach landings, parachute drops and ground
Clansman
for
The two Clansman VHF manpacks UK/
are the most advanced
in the world.
These fully synthesised equipments,
each smaller and lighter than other manpacks of
comparable power, are designed to meet the needs of
The SR A1 4, known to the Royal Navy as Type 635/2,
provides PhM,
and
facilities and has a ground
range of some 40 km (25 miles).
Used as a fixed
station working into a wire aerial, the standard manpack can be used to communicate over distances of
air
hundreds of
the highly mobile troops of the
CW
AM
miles.
The SR A14 complies with DEF 133 L3 and is
engineered to provide reliable communication under
the most adverse environmental or combat conditions.
A low-powered version is available known as the
BCC30 LP with a range of about 13 km (8 miles) between man-carried sets.
links.
PRC350 and UK/PRC351 /352
1
970s.
The UK/PRC350 and UK/PRC351/2 offer an integrated VHF system for forward-area communications
for service anywhere in the world. High reliability is
coupled with simple operation. The small number of
thumb enables
personnel to operate the equipment.
controls designed for use by a gloved
virtually unskilled
Flexibility
Although the equipments described are basically manpacks they are both extremely versatile. A wide range of
accessories, enables them to be used as semi-static ground stations, vehicle installations, or shipborne equipment.
Additional facilities are available for remote aerial siting, remote control, and completely self-supporting ground
stations using hand-operated or petrol-driven generators.
Specifications
SR A14
General
Type of operation: single-frequency simplex voice and
Modulation: amplitude and phase
Frequency range: 2-8 MHz
Weight: PRC351, 5-5 kg (121b): PRC352, 8 kg (181b): includes ancillaries for
normal station; additional battery adds 1 -8 kg (4 lb)
W
RF output: PRC351 4 W, PRC352 10
Receiver sensitivity: 1 [/.V emf for 10 dB signal-to-noise
Power supply: 24 V secondary batteries
CW
1 8 crystal-controlled plus full free tuning
supplies: 12V nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries
Battery life: receive 85 h, transmitter high power 6 h
Common
Channels:
Power
Weight:
SR A14 16-4 kg
(36
BCC30LP
lb);
10-7 kg (23
lb)
!
Transmitter
RF power output (PhM and CW): SR A14: 20-30 W; BCC30LP: 1 -5-3-0 W
0-5 kHz over full
Frequency stability: drift does not exceed -2-9 kHz and
Receiver
drift
does not exceed -1 kHz and
3 kHz over
full
temper-
kHz at -65 dB (max)
dB (min)
Sensitivity: for 14 dB minimum signal-to-noise ratio at 30% modulation depth:
4[xV (emf) on PhM, 6-3 ptV (emf) on AM and 2 u.V (emf) on CW
3 kHz at -6
1
UK/PRC350
Operation: narrow-band FM - 5 kHz deviation
Frequency range: 36 to 57 MHz, 840 channels, 25 kHz spacing
Frequency stability: better than 5 in 10*
RF output: 2
Receiver sensitivity: 1 [iV emf for 10 dB signal-to-noise ratio
Facilities: remote operation, whisper facility, battery extension connector for
arctic conditions
Power supply: 15 V primary or secondary batteries
(9x5x2{in) 2-7 kg (6 lb) including battery
Size/weight:
W
23x12x6cm
UK/PRC351/352
Optional accessories
BCC13 Mk 2 hand generator,
BCC51
BCC541
1
00
1
7-5
m
(24
1
-5 to
30
MHz
Number of channels: 285 000 in 100 Hz steps
Modes of operation: single-frequency simplex, usb or Isb at customer's choice,
compatible AM, CW (wide or narrow band) fsk available with additiona
equipment
Frequency stability:
1
ppm -20 C to
55 C,
2 ppm -20 C to -40 C
Weight: complete manpack station 10 kg (22 lb)
Temperature range: -40 C to
55 C
Antenna matching and tuning unit, manpack: built-in fully-automatic antenna
tuning unit. Vehicle: separate, fully-automatic antenna tuning units available
Battery life (24 V 35 Ah nickel-cadmium): 15 h at a 1-9 transmit/receive
:
duty cycle
Transmitter
Power output: high-power 25
pep., low-power 2W pep. [Note:
pep. output available by using BCC541 linear amplifier)
Intermodulation products: -25 dB (standard two-tone test)
Spurious emissions: -40 dB relative to p.e.p.
Carrier suppression: -40 dB relative to p.e.p.
Unwanted sideband suppression: -40 dB relative to pep.
W
100W
Receiver
Operation: narrow-band FM : 5 kHz deviation
Frequency range: 30 to 76 MHz, 1840 channels, 25 kHz spacing
Frequency stability: 5 parts in 10"
Facilities: local, remote, re-broadcast and intercom, operation, whisper facility
Size: 41 X 23 X 1 1 cm (1 6 J X 9 J X 4i in) including batteries, and set carrier
(includes power amplifier for PRC 352)
supplies,
-•
BCC34
Frequency range:
temperature range
-
-40 C to
55 C plus a temperature
due to effects of solar radiation. Sealed for pan-climatic conditions
Whisper facility: modulation sensitivity increased by 20 bB, AF output reduced
by 20 dB
Spurious suppression: J>40 dB relative to carrier
AF output/response: 10mW for 5 kHz deviation; level
to 6 dB 300 Hz to
3 kHz referred to 1 kHz
Squelch: automatic squelch provided, operating on 6 dB quieting signal
rise
SR A14: 412 x114 x293 mm (16Jx4J x 11 I in)
BCC30LP: 278 X 1 14 x 293 mm (11 x4ix 11 J in)
52 C plus 100%rh
Operating temperature range: -31 to
Selectivity:
characteristics PRC350/351/352
Climatic performance: working temperature
Overall dimensions:
Frequency stability:
ature range
ratio
ft)
BCC21 petrol generator, BCC501 battery
lightweight aerial mast, BCC51 3 remote control
W linear amplifier for
emf for 20 dB signal-to-noise ratio; AM 10jxV emf for
10 dB signal-to-noise ratio
Selectivity: ssb/CW wide 6 dB points 300 Hz and 2700 Hz; AM 6 dB bandwidth
1 2 kHz; CW narrow 6 dB bandwidth 400 Hz
Image rejection: 70 dB
Sensitivity: ssb 2 ixV
IF rejection.
charger for 12V/24V supplies, BCC503 battery charger for 110V/250V
remote aerial tuning unit, vehicle installation kits (temporary and permanent)
kit,
BCC34.
RACAL-BCC LIMITED
Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Telephone: Bracknell 3244
-60 dB
Cables: Racal Bracknell
Telex:
84166
RACAL
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MITRE
(Miniature
Individual
Transmitter/Receiver
is a
pocket-sized unit with a slide-on
rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery giving 10-13
hours' continuous use under typical conditions.
It is so light that, when fitted in its harness, it can be
worn for long periods without discomfort, leaving both
hands free for other tasks. It can also be worn undetected in the pocket for security operations.
The communicator has four preselected crystalcontrolled channels suitablefor single- ortwo-frequency
simplex operation. Versions suitable for 12-5, 20, 25
Equipment)
k
50 kHz channel spacings are available. The unit
designed with automatic squelching of unwanted
channel noise so that the receiver is silent until the incoming signal is received. The signal level can be
set and monitored without constant adjustment by a
friction-damped volume control.
Servicing of the equipment is facilitated by the
single-piece cover which, when removed, gives access
or
is
8
Fully transistorised module
construction ensures ease of service.
Two standard harnesses are available one light-
to
all
parts of the unit.
—
weight Terylene, the other all-leather. These harnesses
have a dipole antenna concealed in the shoulder
strap although special types can be made to suit
^k\
customers' individual requirements.
Battery chargers can be supplied with either twoor twelve-way quick-slide charging positions.
The
batteries can be completely recharged in 14 hours but
overnight recharging is sufficient after a normal day's
usage.
In addition to the standard clip-on loudspeaker/
microphone with press-to-talk switch a wide range of
accessories can be provided to meet individual requireThese include boom, throat and miniature
ments.
microphones, with earpiece or heavy-duty headset.
i
The PRC-316 was designed and developed by the
Signals Research and Development Establishment as
a
highly
reliable
transmitter/receiver for
long-range
Because the set will often be used
under arduous conditions by non-skilled operators,
equipment operation has been kept to its simplest form
and component parts of the basic station kit have been
kept to a bare minimum.
The unit is designed primarily for skywave CW
communications over distances of hundreds of miles
and AM voice communications over shorter distances.
It
has been specified for use with the UK Armed
The equipment carries its own sealed
Services.
primary battery which plugs into a compartment
beneath the set. An integral morse key is provided.
The equipment is rugged, fully water-, dust- and
shock-proof and operates under extremes of climate
Ancillary
and arduous environmental conditions.
equipment includes two insulated antenna wires wound
on reels together with their throwing cords and a singletransducer headset which incorporates a pressel
switch so that it can be used as a microphone for voice
communications. The basic station kit complete with
carrying bag and battery weighs less than 4 kg (9 lb).
The two antenna wires may be laid on top of small
bushes and together form a half-wave dipole with
patrol operations.
centre of the two legs.
If
the
placed
very
high,
a
coupler
unit
and
antenna is to be
coaxial down-lead can be used. Calibration markers on
the antenna wires allow precise matching to channel
frequency. The transceiver is fitted with output meter
and tuning control. To enable the unit to be used for
static duties, it can also be operated from a secondary
battery. A battery adaptor, lead and headset with boom
This facility makes the
microphone are available.
RT-316 one of the most versatile sets now available.
the
-
500
I
RT-316
at the
Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
Telecommunications
Compact two-way equipment
VHF two-way
pocket phone
Specification
FM
simplex, single- or two-frequency
MHz or 145-174 MHz
2-5 kHz; 25
Channel separation: 1 25 kHz deviation
50 kHz deviation -15 kHz
Service:
e«AN«ei.
Frequency: 68-100
von**
|
—i
-
\
Finn
:Z2
kHz deviation
- 5
kHz;
Channels: 4
Antenna: common Tx/Rx wire dipole
Power supply: 12-4 V nickel-cadmium battery, rechargeable
Endurance (typical) 1 0-1 3 h at 5% transmit, 20% receive. 75% standby
Controls: channel/off. Volume. Press-to-talk (on microphone)
Weight: Tx/Rx unit 275 g (9-7 oz); Battery 210 g (7 5 oz)
:
LU
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5 A
LU
(J
LU
DC
cc
LU
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mm
in
Transmitter
Power output: 0-5
<
Frequency
^
2
3
01
LU
I-
W in
50Q. 68-100 MHz;
stability: carrier
-10 C
frequency
to
-40
is
04 W in 50Q, 145-175 MHz
—2 kHz of nominal value
within
Spurious emissions: to relevant specification
Modulation characteristic: — 6 dB/octave from 300 Hz
DQ
from
C
to 3
kHz
CO
Receiver
<
20 dB quieting
5 dB for 1 \i.\l emf
Selectivity: to relevant specification
Sensitivity:
oc
11r
*32
mm*
Uin
1
nV emf
Signal-to-noise
95 mm
3f in
25
mm
„
HF
1
Frequency stability: 0002% from -10 C to — 40 C
Spurious responses: at least 60 dB down on carrier
Squelch: set to open at 08 ytV emf
Audio response: -6 dB/octave from approx 300 Hz to 3 kHz
mW
Audio output: 100
Lightweight
for
ratio:
max
patrol transceiver
Specification
Frequency range: 2-7
No
of channels:
MHz
45 (9 groups
of 5 channels
spaced
at
1-25 kHz within each
group)
Type of communication:
CW narrow band. 300 Hz bandwidth
CW wide band, 6 kHz bandwidth
R/T, AM, 6 kHz bandwidth
^„o
vP2
OiJ
Range:
O'
CW: 320 km (200 miles) typical
R/T: 100 km (60 miles) typical
Both distances can be greatly exceeded, dependent on siting and propagating
conditions
257mm
W
Transmitter power output: 4
10iin
(peak)
Battery (primary):
Type: various
Voltage: 12 V
Life: 1 2-30 h dependent on battery type and at a transmit/receive ratio of
Antenna: i-wave dipole, centre-fed wire
1
17 mm
41 in
1
:9
aerial
Dimensions (including battery):
Length: 257 mm (10i in)
Width: 95 mm (3i in)
Depth: 117 mm (4| in)
Weight:
Transceiver: 2-3 kg (5 lb)
424 g (15 oz) each (complete with reel and throwing cord)
226 g (8oz)
(primary): 680-900 g (1 \-2 lb) dependent on type
Antenna
(2-off):
Headset (single
Battery
unit):
Temperature range:
BATTERY
Operating: -10 C to — 55
Storage: —40C to — 65 C
Altitude:
3000
m
(10 000
Relative humidity:
C
ft)
100% up
to
;
35 C
RANK PRECISION INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Broadcast Division
Watton Road, Ware,
Telephone: Ware 3939
Hertfordshire, England
Cables:
Rank Ware
Telex:
81415
501
Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
GR479B vehicle or transportable 100 W
SSB station, complete with aerial coupling
unit.
No output tuning or loading is
required
in this all-solid-state
equipment,
which uses frequency synthesis to provide
9999 channels between 2 and 12 MHz.
The equipment can be supplied with a
special container to enable the station to be
dropped by parachute
manhandled out
or
of a helicopter
all-solid-state GR345 manpack provides an output of 1 5
p.e.p., and uses
frequency synthesis to provide 10 000
channels in 1 kHz steps from 2 to 1 2 MHz.
and
Services: SSB,
The
W
AM
The GR345 manpack
CW
is
in service with
Royal Marine Commando units on combined operations
502
Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
Radio equipment
static,
transportable and mobile
GR479 100
W peak envelope power SSB/DSB/CW station
Available
several
in
versions,
this
all-solid-state
station is ideal for use in
frequency-synthesised
vehicles, for
by the RAF.
which
role
one version has been adopted
also particularly suitable for service
in small naval craft and armoured fighting vehicles, or
it can
be readily transported by light aircraft and can
be supplied
It
in
is
a
container suitable for dropping by
Specification
Frequency range
2-12 MHz in 1 kHz
Power output
SSB (A3J): 100Wp.e.p.
DSB (A2. A3): 25 W carrier (100% mod)
CW
parachute.
The GR479 covers the 2-12 MHz range by frequency synthesis in 1 kHz steps, selected by four
direct-reading decade switches. The aperiodic linear
power amplifier carries no tuning or loading controls;
steps
(A1):
100W
Receive sensitivity
Signal-to-noise ratio of not less than
1
dB
for a
1
jzV
SSB
input signal
Power supply
24 V dc
(direct from vehicle supply)
A power
unit is available for ac operation
adjustment of the aerial coupling unit for maximum
indication on its meter is all that is required to ensure
maximum power output to the aerial, while damage
cannot be caused by mismatch or even by an open- or
short-circuit at the aerial socket.
Front-end protection
50 V and
switched on or
up
to
is
is
effective
off.
provided against inputs of
whether the equipment is
This protects the station against
powerful signals from nearby transmitters.
GR345 15 W peak envelope power SSB
AM CW
This lightweight manpack incorporates a frequency
synthesiser which generates 10 000 channels in 1 kHz
steps from 2 to 1 2 MHz and permits rapid, direct setting
of frequency by four decade switches.
In addition to operating on SSB, the GR345 affords
instant selection of double-sideband AM, making the
manpack immediately compatible with other
sets
AM
CW
irrespective of their frequency stability.
service is
also provided, and a full range of accessories covers all
operational needs.
manpack
Specification
Frequency range
2-12 MHz in 1 kHz
steps
Modes of operation
A1 (A2J): CW telegraphy (keyed-tone SSB fully suppressed carrier)
A3: AM telephony (full carrier, plus upper and lower sidebands)
A3J: SSB telephony (upper sideband, fully suppressed carrier)
Power output
(transmitter)
A1 (A2J): greater than 12
carrier
A3: 3 75
W
A3J not
:
less
than
1
2
W
W p.e.p.
Power supply
1
2
V dc
rechargeable and non-spillable battery or vehicle supply
Other Redifon communications products
and civil communications systems from VLF to HF; a full range of transmitters, receivers, transmitter drive
and terminal equipment; naval radio teleprinter systems; HF and UHF manpacks; non-directional MF
radio-beacons; Omega receivers; error detection and correction devices.
Military
units
REDIFON LIMITED
Communications Division
Broomhill Road, London SW1
Telephone: 01-874 7281
Telex:
264029
A Member Company
8,
of the Rediffusion Organisation
England
Cables: Redifon London Telex
REDIfON
503
Mention 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
mm
The Redifon R550 all-solid-state MF/HF
communications receiver with VFO/frequency-synthesis tuning.
Operates on
CW, DSB, SSB (USB and LSB) with
optional add-on units for ISB and for
switch selection of full synthesis. 200 kHz
—30 MHz
The TT20 converts a received radio
teletype signal, comprising either a twotone
frequency
exchange
signal
or
a
frequency-shift keyed tone, to a 1 kHz
on/off keyed tone or a keyed low-level dc
(6-0-6 V) which after further conversion
may be used
504
to drive a teleprinter
Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
Radio equipment
for naval
and
military
communications
R550 all-solid-state MF/HF communications receiver with
VFO/frequency-synthesis tuning
The R550 provides unbroken coverage from 200 kHz
30 MHz by frequency synthesis in 100kHz steps
followed by VFO tuning over a 100 kHz band, with a
resolution of 10 Hz and fully digital presentation. An
optional add-on unit completes the synthesis down to
100 Hz steps, permitting instant selection of VFO or
Specification
to
full
synthesis.
This flexibility of tuning, together with a dynamic
range of over 120dB and unique inter- coupled age
systems, plus exceptionally good blocking and cross-
modulation characteristics, is of particular importance
to services in which it is necessary to search congested
bands or operate in the presence of very strong adjacent
the front end withstands 30 V aerial emf and
signals
is protected against damage by higher voltages.
—
Sensitivity
On SSB,
(above
1
1
input emf for better than 17 dB signal-to-noise ratio. On CW
MHz), 0-5 jxV input emf for better than 21 dB signal-to-noise ratio
u.V
Frequency stability
Short term (30 min):
6 Hz
warm-up. Long term (8 h):
at
-1
200 kHz to - 14 Hz at 30 MHz after 2-hour
2 Hz at 200 kHz to _ 20 Hz at 30 MHz, after
3-hour warm-up
Selectivity
3dB bandwidths
(selectable):
CW
200 Hz,
MCW. DSB
1
SSB
3
ISB
2
1 kHz. 3 kHz
kHz, 3 kHz. 6 kHz, 12 kHz
kHz (6 kHz to order)
3 kHz (2 X 6 kHz to order)
Noise factor
dB
Typically 5
Cross modulation
For a wanted signal up to
1 mV, and without need for an aerial attenuator, an
20 kHz removed (30% mod) and 60 dB above wanted
general produce cross modulation < 3%
interfering signal
signal will in
Blocking
For wanted
signal
fering signal 20
its
up to 1 mV, without need for an aerial attenuator, an interkHz removed must be 75 dB above wanted signal to reduce
output by 3 dB
Power supplies
100/1 25 V 200/250 V 47/63 Hz.
emergency supply
It
is
possible to operate from a 24
V dc
Dimensions
127 x483 x380
mm
(5
19
15
in)
Weight
17 kg (35
lb)
Construction
Modular to simplify servicing.
Designed to British Defence Specification
DEF.133, Class L1, and to meet the vibration test specified in Class L2
(Clauses 8.1A and 8 2A)
TT20 VF telegraph terminal
unit for teleprinter
installations
Specially designed for the Royal Navy, the
TT20
is
an
interface equipment for use in ship-borne or shorebased teleprinter terminal installations operating over
an HF or UHF radio system.
VF receivers for simultaneous
It incorporates twin
and independent operation, with a common power
supply. Each receiver forms part of a single teleprinter
channel and accepts either a keyed two-tone frequency exchange, or narrow-band frequency-shift
telegraph signal which it converts to a 1 kHz tone (or,
for certain applications, to a low-level dc signal).
After further conversion this signal
is
used to drive a
teleprinter.
The TT20, which is part of a full range of Redifon
terminal equipment for use in naval RATT systems,
complies with climatic and durability standards laid
down for ship-borne equipment in British Ministry of
Defence Specification DEF.133.
Specification
Signal input
Any two tones from
the following series: (255
170n) Hz. where n=1,
16
42-5 Hz or
2) FSK modulation of any one of the tones in (1); deviation
-25 Hz
3) Two tones, one 700 Hz, the other either 500 Hz or 1000 Hz
1)
2,
3
Signal output
1) On/off keyed. 2-6 V (maximum) 1000 Hz
Tone on/off
6-0-6 V dc (into
line).
2)
not less than 60
k<2 load)
ratio
1
20 Hz
(into 600<
>
balanced
dB
Input impedance
600 n ± 1 0%. balanced
Power supply
1
00/1 25 V or 200/250
V.
50/60
Hz, single-phase
Other Redifon communications products
Military and civil communications systems from VLF to HF; a full range of transmitters, receivers, transmitter
drive units and terminal equipment; naval radio teleprinter systems; HF and UHF manpacks; non-directional
radio-beacons; Omega receivers; error detection and correction devices.
MF
REDIFON LIMITED
A Member Company
of the Rediffusion Organisation
Communications Division
Broomhill Road, London
Telephone: 01-874 7281
SW18, England
Cables: Redifon
London Telex
Telex:
264029
REDIFON
505
Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
Javal radio
for shipborne
systems
and shore station use
Marconi's comprehensive range of ssb/isb naval communications equipment meets all present and foreseeable requirements for voice and high-speed telegraphy.
The whole range conforms to Royal Navy standards
for shock, vibration and climatic conditions and it has
been NATO codified by the British Ministry of Defence.
It is widely used by the Royal Navy and in the modernisation of more than ten other navies.
The equipment has been designed for the greatest
provide maximum
flexibility of installation and to
power
at the transmitting aerials.
Provision
is
made
operating facilities to be extended to any position via
the ship's control system.
Marconi Communication Systems Limited has a
complete range of communications equipment available
shore stations; shipborne, mobile and static space
communications; airborne communications, and digital
transmission equipment.
for
In
addition the
company is ableto assist
ments and shipbuilders with the planning,
and tuning of complete ship installations.
naval depart-
fitting, testing
for
LF/HF Broadcast
-100
W
HF Ship/Ship
Tactical
HF transmitter H1030
HF Ship/Shore
An all solid-state transmitter with digital 1 Hz-step
read-out and self-contained master oscillator with
a stability of
requirements.
HF SSB Ground/Air/Ship
Meets full military
Services A1. A2H. A3A, A3B, A3J.
1
part in
:
1
Ship/ Air
U
?-*gIlO;*?j
HF communications
receiver
H2310
• -••M
Tuning accuracy to within 1 Hz with long-term
Frequency range 10 kHz to
frequency stability.
30 MHz and suitable for most operating modes.
Good rf and if selectivity.
The H1030 can be mounted on top of H2310 for
compact
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ISB receiver N2020
500
Suitable for telegraphy or telephony reception in the
MF and HF bands. Will accept CW, dsb, ssb, isb
and fsk. Frequency synthesiser operates from highstability external 1 MHz standard. Operates without
transmitted pilot tone.
Air-cooled,
embodying frequency synthesiser
primary drive and an intelligence drive system
covering whole MF/HF maritime frequency range.
No tuning required. Services:
or
telegraphy; dsb or ssb/isb telephone; fsk telegraphy.
broadband ISB transmitter NT204
CW
MARCONI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS LTD
Radio Communications Division
Marconi House, Chelmsford, Essex, England
Telephone: Chelmsford 53221
506
Cables: Expanse Chelmsford
Telex: 99201
MCW
kW broadband linear RF amplifier IMT203
and IMT203/1
No tuning required and ideal for unattended opera1
with provision for remote control
Frequency
coverage: 1-5-24 MHz (NT203) or 240 kHz-24
tion,
MHz
(NT203/1).
Section 24: Radio transmitters and receivers
Radio transmitter
kW
1
HF general-purpose
unit
The PVT650 is a general-purpose 1 kW self-tuned
which covers the frequency range from
2 MHz to 30 MHz. It is intended for point-to-point,
transmitter
ground-to-air, high-speed mobile operations or in an
air-transportable role in either a civil communications or
environment.
The transmitter has been designed to provide low
operational cost, high reliability and flexibility for
system planning. It is suitable for multi-mode operation,
and the overall bandwidth of
6 kHz permits multichannel speech and telegraph transmissions. Frequency
changes are accomplished in less than 30 seconds.
Completely automatic tuning facilities, coupled with a
high degree of reliability, render the equipment
eminently suitable for operation by unskilled personnel,
and provision is made within the transmitter for the
inclusion of full remote control. With the exception of
the final stage, solid-state techniques are used.
The PVT650 transmitter comprises a PV652 drive
unit, a PV651 linear amplifier and an optional PV653
remote-control system. The transmitter can be operated
either locally, with extended control up to 200 m
(630 ft), or remotely using a single telephone channel
via a
cable or radio circuit.
Spare capacity is
provided for the control of ancillary equipment.
The PV652 drive unit can be mounted with the
transmitter or it can be rack-mounted elsewhere.
a military
:
Many built-in system facilities in the basic equipment
cost include 100 kHz outlets, spare remote-control
functions and supply voltage stabilisation.
The radio-frequency output amplifier and its associated power supply unit employ evaporative cooling.
An inert fluorocarbon liquid is used to transport
surplus heat from the components to an air-cooled heat
exchanger. This technique, which is exclusive to
Plessey, has minimised the physical size and weight of
the equipment, enhances reliability and provides
maximum long-term economy in operation. It has
enabled
Plessey to develop a full specification
transmitter within a volume of approximately 0-1 68 m 3
(6
3
ft ).
Specification
Noise and hum: -50 dB relative to pep.
C:
Frequency stability: warm-up from
1
10
.
-'
per hour after 15 min
Audio input
Other characteristics
Frequency band: 200 Hz to 600 Hz or 200 Hz to 3200 Hz
Impedance level: 600 ohms balanced (nominal)
Audio Input level: -20 dBm to
10dBm
Tuning, automatic, 30 sec maximum
Keying speed on F1 1 20 bauds (maximum 400 bauds)
Telegraph input level: 6 V-0-6 V. 80 V-0-80 V single'double current
Environment: the equipment is sealed and generally meets the requirements
55 C
of DEF 133L3. Operating temperature:
C to
Cooling: LDE internal built-in forced-air heat exchanger and fan
Modulated input
W
Level: 10 m
pep.
Impedance: 75 ohms unbalanced
Frequency: 100 kHz
Bandwidth: up to
6 kHz
:
between drive unit and input to the amplifier: 100 mW pep.
5%
Power supply: 220 V to 250 V z 6% single-phase ac. 50 to 60 Hz
Power consumption: 3-6 kVA at 85 power factor for full output, single tone
Extended control: up to 200 m (656 ft) with 1 2-wire cable
Remote control: all functions displayed and controlled over a telephone channel
Interface level
;
Output
kW mean
range: 2 MHz
Power output:
Frequency
1
(cw and fsk). 1 kW pep. (isb ssb)
to 29 9999 MHz in 100 Hz increments (280 003
channels)
or radio link
Channel spacing: 100 Hz
Transmitter bandwidth: up to
6 kHz within 2 dB
Dimensions
mm
Modulation
A1, A2, A3A. A3B. A3H, A3J. A7A. A7B, A7J, A9B. F1, F4 and F6 can be
transmitted when a modulated tone is available. Facilities are available to
accept an externally modulated 1 00 kHz input
Harmonic and spurious radiation: better than -43 dB relative to fundamental
Intermodulation products: better than -40 dB re two equal test tones
Output load impedance: 50 ohms nominal unbalanced
Maximum load VSWR for full output: not exceeding 3:1
Linear amplifiers: 432
738 470
508
Drive unit: 420
1 52
(161
Remote control encoders: 432 89
mm
•
Monitor
unit:
432
178
•
178
mm
•
(17
6
305
(17
•
•
33 18Ain)
20 in)
mm
7
(17
7 in)
3j
12
in)
Weights
Linear amplifier: 172 kg (380 lb)
Drive unit: 19 kg (45 lb)
Remote
Monitor
control encoder: 7 kg (15 lb)
unit:
4 kg (10
lb)
THE PLESSEY COMPANY LIMITED
Electronics
Group
Vicarage Lane,
llford,
Telephone: 01-478 3040
Essex, England
Telex:
23166
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1969
507
Section 2*: Radio transmitters and receivers
Radio-telephone
for vehicles
Pye Westminster universal radio-telephone
This modern frequency-modulated or amplitudemodulated equipment is weatherproof and extremely
rugged.
It
can be operated in either the single- or
two-frequency simplex mode on up to ten adjacent
25 kHz or 50 kHz channels in the frequency range
PYE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PD, England
Telephone: Cambridge 61222
503
Telex:
81166
from 25 MHz to 174 MHz. The RF output is 12 to
1 5 W.
It
is suitable for use in all types of military
vehicles including lorries, cars, Land Rovers, guncarriers and motorcycles. It can be mounted internally
or externally.
&
1966
Section
25
Other
communications
and
electronic
equipment
509
Section 25: Other communications and electronic equipment
General-purpose handset
Hand microphone and headset assembly
510
Field
telephone
Boom microphone and
receiver assembly
Nylon handset
Noise-excluding headset
Section 25: Other communications and electronic equipment
Audio
ancillaries
handsets, headsets and microphones
S G Brown Ltd has, from the inception of the company in 1910, worked closely with the British defence forces
in supplying telephone headsets and acoustic devices. The first item we ever supplied was the famous Type A'
headset; so successful was this headset that it remained in service for a period covering thirty years, which speaks
well for our design and manufacturing capability.
Throughout the period 1 91 to the present S G Brown has worked closely with the defence forces throughout
the world and kept abreast of all developments involving acoustic devices.
The items illustrated in this Catalogue are only representative of our complete range of equipment, details of
which will be supplied gladly on request.
General-purpose handset
Hand-held waterproof microphone
Designed for use by operators wearing steel helmet (Mk 4),
under conditions outlined in Joint Services Specification K1147.
Insets EM1 and EM2 microphone or receiver. Carbon microphone
tight
No
1.
Field telephone handset
Distance telephone-toFor use over any two-wire system.
telephone in excess of 1 9 km (12 miles). Completely self-contained. Built-in line amplifier, call tone generator and battery.
Lightweight. High-impact nylon housing. Shockproof and waterinsets available: noise-cancelling, moving-coil, electromagnetic and carbon.
Flexible support
series of shockproof, flexible microphone housings. The head
is designed to accept various types of insets, including noise-
A
cancelling.
Envoy headset
Highest
Nylon handset
acoustic performance and utmost comfort.
moving-coil; microphone: moving-coil noiseApplications include air traffic control and language
quality
Insets, receivers:
Very tough, lightweight and ideally suitable for use with all types
Design permits easy replacement of the
of mobile equipment.
lead
Press-to-talk facility also available.
and component
parts
at
field
servicing
level.
Insets as
general-purpose handset above.
cancelling.
laboratory use.
Headset tester
shown below,
is simple to read, with go-no-go test
the following functions: continuity, response levels
and distortion. Control unit approximately 410 210
262
This tester,
Hand microphone and headset assembly
One
of a series of tank
commander's head and breast
factured by Browns. Available with
design and junction box facilities.
Boom microphone and
many
variations
facilities for
sets
manu-
in electrical
receiver assembly
Can be worn beneath most types
Unit remains
fully operational despite extreme conditions of temperature,
driving rain, salty spray and dust.
Many optional alternatives,
such as earpads, insets, cables, junction boxes, etc.
of steel helmet.
Noise-excluding headset
Fully weatherproofed.
Liquid-filled circumaural seals and foam
polyurethane earpads combine to give excellent rejection of
high ambient noise.
Microphone noise-cancelling.
Built-in
transistor amplifier
and battery version available.
mm
(16£x8ix10^in).
head approximately 230
180 x
150mm (9 X7x6in). The tester offers first and second-line
test facilities for use by headset users and/or service engineers.
Artificial
First-line testing facilities:
Receiver operation: Left and right-hand receivers check
independently with aural tones
2) Microphone operation using the spoken word with visual
indication that correct output levels are obtained.
Second-line testing facilities using the artificial head and a
1)
go-no-go
visual indication of acceptability are as follows:
microphone and receivers at 1 kHz
measurements on microphone and receivers
1) Sensitivity of
2)
Distortion
1
kHz with
A Hawker
S G
BROWN
LIMITED
Communication Division
King George's Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Telephone: Watford 23301
Cables: Radiolink Watford
Telex:
23412
at
visual indication of percentage distortion.
Siddeley
Company
f&
511
Sect'on 25: Other communications and electronic equipment
Tone generator W691
Amplifier Type
S 6
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A692
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Audio balance
unit
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Amspeaker Type L693
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Station box
Loudspeaker L692
in
B692
Station box B691
Loudspeaker L691
Mounting
tray
M691
Section 25: Other communications and electronic equipment
Intercom equipment
for military
and
aircraft
civil
S G Brown's avionic audio integrating and intercom equipment is designed as an extremely lightweight series of
units which can be built into almost any form of aircraft audio system to meet the needs of all types of military
and civil aircraft, from light spotter aeroplanes to the larger rotary and fixed-wing types. Special-to-type systems
are built if required; the company also manufactures special-to-type controllers. The following describes the
principal units in the standard system.
Audio balance unit T691
Mounting tray M691
This unit enables the aircraft audio signals from any installation to
be precisely balanced in level before being fed into any audio
integrating system. Housed in the standard case 86
48 27
This
mounting tray for use with any unit using the
It
is
standard avionics miniature package box.
particularly suited for use where a quick-release fixing is required.
and its weight is 64 grammes.
Its size is 1 1
35 X 55
mm
the unit weighs 98 grammes and
fixing slots.
three 60
easily
is
stowed by way
is
a miniature
S G Brown
mm
of the
mm
Amspeaker Type L693
mm
Station box B691
diameter loudspeaker conThis unit comprises a small 105
ii
n a sman case logeiner with an integral power amplifier.
The amplifier provides loudspeaker drive, priority and muting
circuits.
The unit is ideally suited for installations in cockSilicon-integrated circuits
pits
and small aircraft cabins.
and weight
enable the unit size to be kept to 1 40 x 1 1 4 X 52
A
highly versatile station box designed to meet the wide range of
intercom and audio selection requirements met in helicopter,
executive, military and other aircraft audio integration applications. The station box provides for incompatibilities between various
microphone and transmitter types by means of
integrated adaptation circuits.
65
is
size
Its
is
mm
integral silicon-
its
only 47
mm
high by
to
mm deep on standard RTCA/ARINC Dzus fixings. The weight
512 grammes. The front panel colour, engraving and lighting
420 grammes. A volume
the unit.
can be
accessible on the front of
Alternatively, an on/off switch or pre-set level control
control
is
fitted.
are to user's choice.
Power
audio output capable of driving
This amplifier provides a
aircraft cockpit and/or cabin loudspeaker installations of varying
impedances. The unit is small and easily stowed. Three 60
fixing slots are provided for mounting,
and
RTCA/ARINC
— 67
65
mm
on
W
amplifier with
up by operating units in parallel or
86 x 48 x 27 mm and it weighs 1 60 grammes.
built
in
stereo.
Its
size
mm
is
1
05 mm diameter by 42 mm deep. Its weight
Screw terminals are provided on both units
Amplifier Type A691
service.
This amplifier has been designed to meet the aircraft requirements
for intercom, audio isolation, microphone amplification, telephone
and general audio applications in conjunction with electro-
connected
has been designed to meet the
requirement for air-crew station: warning, cautionary and advisory
signals in fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, and as such conforms to
ASCC/AIR STD10/30C
The
The
unit has
unit source
into the
impedance has been so chosen that when
headset
a
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BROWN
LIMITED
Communications Division
King George's Avenue, Watford,
Telephone: Watford 23301
Hertfordshire, England
Cables: Radiolink Watford
Telex:
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normal received audio
Packaged in a small case 86 48 x
27 mm the unit may be mounted anywhere in the aircraft where
conditions permit. Its weight is 1 08 grammes.
When activated by a sensing switch the unit gives audio warning of dangerous temperature rise, pressure change, attitude,
auto-pilot failure or any other desired condition.
signals are not degraded.
microphone headsets and systems.
employs silicon -integrated circuitry and is containstandard case 86
48 27 mm and weighs 140 grammes.
unit is provided with three 60 mm fixing slots permitting
choice of fixings which facilitates easy stowage in the aircraft.
(1.3.65).
been designed to operate
directly into the user's
headset, thus avoiding the use of non-essential electronics such
as station box audio mixing/isolation circuits although, if
desired, the warning-tone audio can be routed as an audio
amplifier
The
5 grammes.
ease of installa-
is 1 1
for
Tone generator W691
Tone generator Type W691
magnetic
in a
pro-
larger L691 unit employs an inverted magnet type of
construction, enabling the overall depth to be kept to 40 mm;
and its weight is 51 5 grammes.
its diameter is 1 68
The L692 is of conventional construction but measuring only
inputs
priority
tion.
ed
is
chassis form.
Amplifier Type A692
This amplifier has been designed to meet the aircraft requirements
for intercom, audio isolation, microphone amplification, telephone
and general audio applications in conjunction with carbon (or
simulated carbon) microphone headsets and systems.
The amplifier employs integrated circuitry and is contained in a
standard small case approximately 86
48 27 mm and it
weighs 160 grammes. The unit is provided with three 60mm
fixing slots permitting a choice of fixings which facilitates easy
stowage in the aircraft.
The
mute switching
mm
mm
The
suitable for any aircraft up to feeder-liner size. Larger installations
may be
48 X 27
aircraft
Dzus.
an extremely small 15
86
loudspeakers with the size and capability to satisfy most
loudspeaker installation requirements.
Both units are moving-coil direct-radiation, cone loudspeakers
standard
in
is
Priority or
is
Two
Passenger address amplifier A695
This
weighs 140 grammes.
size
Loudspeakers L691 and L692
Airborne voice recorder outputs are also provided.
Front panel colour, engraving, and lighting are to user's choice.
620 grammes, dimensions
it
its
vided with the various inputs.
mitter types.
Weight
amplifier A693
5W
Station box B692
A station box with an increased number of facilities compared
with the smaller B691 unit. The extra facilities enable it to meet
the audio control requirements of large aircraft in both civil and
military roles.
The internal integrated circuitry provides, in
addition to telephone outputs from the isolation amplifier, all
necessary matching between differing microphone and trans-
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EVik 21
multipulse receiver
Marine automatic plotter Type 350
Hi-Fix
survey receiver
Minidec receiver
Mk 19 receiver and
associated displays
2
t
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Loran C/A ADL 21 readout unit
Type 1833 and CRT unit Type
1832
Loran C/A
unit
514
ADL 21
Type 1831
receiver
Section 25: Other communications and electronic equipment
Navigation system
Decca Navigator equipment
for
all
services
navigation aid for
ships, aircraft and land vehicles. Established for nearly
25 years, it operates at all altitudes down to ground
level and at distances up to several hundred miles.
now recognised as the standard for marine
is
It
navigation and its potential for aviation is universally
Over 14 500 vessels and 3500 aircraft,
accepted.
including helicopters, are fitted with Decca equipment.
The system's mode of operation is by a chain of
ground-based transmitters emitting continuous lowfrequency signals which follow the earth's contours,
creating a fixed hyperbolic pattern. Each hyperbola
represents positions of zero phase difference between
a slave and master transmitter, so that all users share a
common reference. This is of particular importance in
such operations as search and rescue, naval manoeuvres, and minesweeping. The hyperbolic grid can
be overprinted on standard charts. In aircraft, because
of the higher speeds involved, information is presented
on a moving-chart pictorial display providing a continuous record of position and track.
A short-range derivative, Hi-Fix, uses mobile
transmitters and has a base-line accuracy of one metre,
making it ideal for hydrographic survey work. Maximum
operating range of Hi-Fix over sea is up to 320 km
For marine and airborne duties not
(200 miles).
requiring the operating range of Hi-Fix a compact
solid-state version, Sea-Fix, is available, with an
operating range of 32 km (20 miles) over sea water.
Mk
Minidec receiver
The Decca Navigator,
a highly accurate radio position
fixing system, serves as a
common
21 multipulse receiver
This self-contained solid-state unit operates in conjunction with the Decca
Navigator system to provide highly accurate radio position fixing of vessels of
all types and classes. It provides for all 63 Decca main chain frequencies plus an
additional setting for special applications. It employs the multipulse technique
for accurate lane identification even at ranges beyond the present Ministry of
Transport approved limit of 445 km (240 nm). The equipment includes replaceable plug-in circuit boards, combined Decometer and Lane Identification display
and an in-line digital readout giving the lane value to the nearest tenth. A range
of built-in power units permits operation from 12, 24, 32, 110 and 220 V dc
and from 80-260 V ac at 40-400 Hz. Power consumption is minimal.
Designed for use by infantry, Minidec brings ground troops into the same navigational grid as their supporting aircraft. This self-contained robust receiver
operates up to 480 km (300 miles) from the master station.
Mk
19 military Decca navigator receiver
which can operate from any Decca chain either
existing or planned. Operating in two modes, the Mk 1 9 provides the pilot with
a flight log pictorial display, and the navigator with a meter display.
Other
operational features include zone identification, automatic lane setting, and a
'run/fix' facility which simplifies and relaxes the process of changing charts.
A
solid-state airborne unit
Marine automatic plotter Type 350
Loran C A
conjunction with a Decca Navigator Mk 21 marine receiver, the Type
350 track plotter produces a continuous pictorial record of a ship's position. Positional information from the receiver is fed into a servo amplifier which controls the
A
Operating
pen on chart movement.
The equipment has particular application to navigation
hydrographic surveying, minesweeping and rescue work.
in fishing
operations,
Hi-Fix survey system
21
Doppler 70 series
A
and dredgers have proved the Hi-Fix
both accuracy and flexibility. Based on the
lightweight navigation radar of solid-state construction which provides
outputs of velocity, along and across heading, to a navigational computer. The
V STOL version. Type 71, also provides vertical velocity.
Installations in hovercraft, survey vessels
mobile survey system unrivalled in
Decca Navigator principle, Hi-Fix provides position references accurate to
within 1 metre on the master slave baseline and outputs for both track plotter
and autopilot
ADL
low-cost highly accurate long-range navigation system; its airborne receiver
can track automatically and continuously very weak signals. Typical fix accuracies are 180 m (200 yd) for Loran C and 915 m (1000 yd) for Loran A.
Ranges over sea-water are for Loran C ground-waves 2220 km (1200 nm)
and sky-waves 3700-5500 km (2000-3000 nm), and for Loran A groundwaves 1300 km (700 nm) and sky-waves 2800 km (1500 nm).
in
facilities.
Doppler 70 Series
Omnitrac
A general purpose navigational computer capable of accepting information
from Hyperbolic, VOR DME, Doppler, inertial and air data DR sources and
processing it to provide automatic navigation, pictorial display, autopilot
coupling and many other facilities including flight profile.
Aircraft position and track are displayed on the automatic Mk 6A display
Roller
Mk
map
5
head.
Omnitrac
Omnitrac
Mk2B
digital
computer
Electronics of antenna
Hover meter
THE DECCA NAVIGATOR COMPANY LTD
Decca House, 9 Albert Embankment, London SE1, England
Telephone: 01-735 8111
Cables:
Decnav London SE1
Telex:
23588
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This photograph shows a typical layout for the system control console. The console and
its associated apparatus racks enable the selection of any audio or dc circuit at line or
internal levels. The dc circuits may be selected automatically by keyswitches on the
console. The line chosen may then be connected, dependent on the type of information
it carries, to one or more of the following test instruments: telegraph distortion measuring
set, telegraph distortion unit, tone monitoring amplifier, dc voltmeter.
The telegraph distortion measuring set and the telegraph distortion unit are used
together to analyse dc telegraph signals. The distortion level is measured with the
TDMS, while the TDU assists in locating the cause of distortion. The voltmeter is used
to check line voltages on dc telegraph circuits.
The tone monitoring amplifier enables audio circuits to be monitored and is connected
manually at the line or internal jackfields.
Supply and fuse facilities in the equipment are monitored by a relay set, and lamp
indication is given on the left-hand side of the central part of the console. An alarm
bell is fitted inside the console to enable aural indication to be given of any failure.
In this particular system monitoring teleprinters and channel switching units have
been incorporated at either end of the main console.
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Control systems
for large
communications centres
Force commanders with adequately planned and equipped radio communications systems can only issue
information and orders with the certainty that forces will react to them if the communications links are
effective.
Even with the most modern radio systems, man has not completely overcome the effects of
variations in the ionosphere, nor can any defence communications system operate on the assumption that
no link in the network can fail.
National defence arms now adopt the concept of a communications control system to detect and diagnose any
abnormality in the communications system and to provide the means to restore full facilities, usually by rerouting or bringing reserve equipment into service.
International Aeradio Limited, using operational and technical expertise gained in providing communications
requirements for the world's airlines over nearly a quarter of a century, has been concerned with the design,
development and production of such communications control systems for the British Navy, Army and Royal Air
Force over the last decade.
Specification
General
Each communications station utilises radio transmitters and
receivers which themselves act as bearers for modulated signals.
These comprise a number of voice channels and a larger number
of telegraph channels, all of which may be processed by
cryptographic means prior to transmission and after reception to
minimise their use by an intercepting agency. The control system
comprises units which enable the technical operators to locate
abnormalities and to take remedial action.
All incoming paths from the receiver station to the control
centre and all outgoing paths to the transmitter station from the
control centre, as well as the alternative routes between the
centre, the receiver and transmitter sites, are routed via U-link
panels in line-patching jackfields.
All lines from telegraphy machinery, or associated cryptographic machinery, and all lines to terminal equipment are
routed via jack panels in channel-patching jackfields.
Between the control centre and the local transmitter and
receiver sites, an internal liaison system of telegraphic communication is provided.
Between the control centre and the
and receiver sites, an external liaison system
communication is provided using the engineering
distant transmitter
of telegraphic
channels on the radio system.
The
heart of the control centre is the technical monitoring
used to assess the quality of any line passing through the
system. The selected line can be routed by uniselectors and relays
unit,
equipment mounted in the unit for aural and qualitative
The unit can also contain circuit alarms and an alarm
panel providing visual indication of fuse or power supply failure.
All monitoring, testing and ancillary equipment is housed in
one control console, which forms the nerve centre of the system.
to test
setting.
Line-patching jackfield
Each standard U-link panel consists of two rows of 32 U-links,
and from six to 1 1 panels can be housed in a standard 1 -83 m
Space at the top of each
(6 ft) fully enclosed steel cabinet.
cabinet is provided for test equipment, typically a line level
measuring set and an audio oscillator for line characteristic
measurement and fault location.
Monitoring teleprinter jackfield
Jack panels and cabinets are similar to those of the channelpatching jackfield. All send and receive lines within the system
are routed via this jackfield so that any number of telegraph
channels can be monitored.
Additionally, two full duplex
teleprinters are connected for the engineering of single channel
FSK (frequency
Control console
The following units form the main control console:
Internal liaison system: This is a local system and has only
a
three-position switch at the control centre to make calls to, or
receive calls from, the transmitter and receiver sites.
External liaison system: This is intended for communication with
any of the distant stations and has therefore a more sophisticated
Calling of a distant station is initiated by keycalling system.
switch operation.
Test and monitoring system: An extremely comprehensive test
and monitoring system has been designed. It consists of threebay housings with selection keys, monitoring equipment for dc
and audio lines, and an internal telephone system. The three-bay
housings, known as the technical monitoring unit, are used to
assess the quality of any line passing through the system. A
comprehensive system of check-back lamps is used to indicate
that the selection equipment has operated correctly.
The technical monitoring unit also contains an alarm panel
which, by means of lamps, provides circuit alarms and indicates
fuse or power supply failure. The telephone switchboard is used
for communication with external and internal subscribers using
the system.
Channel switching controls: These form part of the main control
equipment and are situated on the outer ends of the control
console. Each unit contains 18 channel switching strips and is
capable of controlling three SSB circuits. Each channel switching
strip contains keys, lamps, and relays for the control of:
Reception of a particular channel of either red or yellow
system
(b) In the case of non-reception on both red and yellow, the
routing of a holding mark battery to the terminal equipment
(c) Transmission of mark, test calls, or traffic on the red or
yellow systems simultaneously or independently
(a)
Channel-patching jackfield
The standard jack panels for 80-0-80 V dc working consist of
two rows of 20 jacks; for low-level 6-0-6 V dc working, one row
of 20 jacks.
Space at the top of each cabinet is provided for test equipment.
Space lower down can be utilised by a cord shelf fitted with
12 double-ended fully retractable cords. Loose patch cords can
be provided if preferred.
Under normal operating conditions the face of the jackfield is
clear of jack cords and only under fault conditions would patch
cords be used for patching out faulty terminal equipment or outgoing lines.
shift key) circuits.
(d)
Calling
of
the
traffic
hall
operator to
indicate
circuit
availability
The
strip indicates:
Distortion on the receive side when exceeding a predetermined amount
(b) Reception of a corrupt message by the traffic hall operator
(c) Distortion on the send side when exceeding a predetermined amount
(d) State of security of both the send and receive sides.
The top half of each strip is associated with the receive side of
channel and the lower half with the send side.
(a)
a
INTERNATIONAL AERADIO LIMITED
Aeradio House, Hayes Road, Southall, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01 -574 241
1
Cables: Intaerio Southall
Telex: 241 14
517
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Above: At their Data Centre at Woolwich, England, the Royal
Electrical and Mechanical Engineers use an ICL 1904 computer
for the recording and analysis of repair, modification and performance of all types of military equipment all over the world.
Higher productivity from technical manpower, better management of military equipment, more accurate forecasting of spare
parts requirements, and design improvements including greater
reliability and ease of maintenance are the four main objectives;
all can lead to useful savings in costs.
These machines are also used for specific research and development work, and can exchange data with other ICL computers
working within the British Ministry of Defence.
Below: Over 250 000 items are held in this store at No. 16
Maintenance Unit, RAF Stafford, England. Records and accounts
are held on an ICL 1 903 machine, one of the four used by RAF
equipment supply depots.
Each of these computers makes use of a number of remote
teletyprinters, enabling the system to take account of events as
they occur. For example, a keyboard operator notifies the computer of incoming goods from the point of receipt
within
seconds information is printed out on the same teletyprinter
—
giving the exact location for storage.
All
users of ICL
package,
SCAN,
1900 computers have
ready-made program
This analyses
the basis of these analyses,
and computes re-order points, allowing supply sources to reduce
stock holding to a minimum level and to reduce the number of
demand
patterns, forecasts
stock-out situations.
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available without extra charge.
demand on
Section 25: Other communications and electronic equipment
Electronic
for
all
computers
defence purposes
International
Computers Limited is the largest
European organisation in the commercial and scientific
computer fields, with an annual turnover exceeding
£115 million. ICL conducts marketing operations in 70
countries and exports one-third of its output. It offers
multi-purpose computers, ranging in value from
£35 000 to several million Sterling,
which welcome comparison with any in the world.
In addition to the 1900 Series computers described
below, ICL also manufactures the powerful System 4
range of computers, which have a powerful real-time
approximately
capability.
ICL makes not only the hardware (computers and
computer equipment) but also the software, or
programs, many of which are provided as a free service.
Two of the most widely used items are FIND, an information retrieval system, and SCAN, a stock control
system.
Multi-purpose computers
The contribution of multi-purpose computers, such as
those manufactured by ICL, depends on their power,
equipment, and the nature of the programs written for them.
ICL currently offers a wide range of peripheral
equipment to enable users to exploit the computing
capability of ICL computers to the fullest extent.
their peripheral
The 1900 Series
Main characteristics
This is a versatile range of computer systems, from the small to the
very large. Some 2000 have been delivered or are on order.
An important feature of the series is hardware and software
compatibility which allows processors and peripherals to be
changed
develop the total system without wasting
the user's original investment in equipment or programs.
Hardware compatibility is achieved through a 'standard
interface' and software compatibility through a standard instruction set and an operating system design philosophy which allows
programs written for one system to be run on another of sufficient
capacity.
This feature provides a back-up facility of great
importance in defence.
Because the central processor in a modern system works much
faster than the peripheral units, the 1900 Series adopts the
principles of simultaneity (whereby the processor can continue
work while peripherals carry out their task) and multi-programming (whereby most processors in the range can work on a
number of programs at the same time). ICL computers have
proven remote communications ability; equipment is available to
give
full
unit by unit to
data transmission
in
defence
ICL has provided most of the computers used for
administrative and scientific training purposes by the
British armed forces, who have used them for many
years and are turning to them more and more.
The armed services have for many years been among
the most enterprising and efficient computer users in
the United Kingdom in exploiting the advantages of
computers over conventional systems.
In the last
decade the use of computers throughout the defence
function has grown enormously and the range of
applications has been considerably increased.
Some defence functions could not be carried out at
all
without computers.
Early warning systems, for
example, could not exist without them.
Similarly
detailed simulation exercises, such as war games, and
large-scale projects, such as equipment reliability
studies or information retrieval systems, all require
computers to store and collate large quantities of
information compactly and reliably.
Other functions,
such as standard costing, stock control, and manpower
planning, can be performed without computers but
the computer can pay immense dividends in improved
efficiency and reduced costs.
A brochure is available on the use of ICL computers
in four broadly defined areas of the defence function:
weaponsand equipment,
personneltraining and deployment, logistic support, and the use of management
information for tactical, strategic and policy decisions.
Speeds range from the 1901 A which adds two seven-digit
numbers in 28-5 microseconds and multipliesin 1 00 microseconds,
to the 1 906A which adds in 0-9 microseconds and multiplies in
1
-5
microseconds.
Salient features of design
simultaneity and multi-programming
mentioned above, the 1900 Series uses a word format of 25
In addition to compatibility,
binary digits.
This helps to reconcile
speed of processing, and
circuitry,
maximum
simplicity of
utilisation of store.
Comparison
The 1900
Series is broadly comparable in performance and price
with anything available elsewhere. There is a full range of peripheral equipment, including visual display units, graph plotters,
document readers and mass file storage. Programs may be written
in COBOL, FORTRAN, or ALGOL, or a special 1 900 language. An
extensive range of program packages is available.
Design/development/production state
The 1900 Series has been proved
experience
all
five
in
years'
operating
over the world.
facilities.
1900 computers made today use
integrated circuits which
give increased reliability and processing power.
All
Computers
Delivery
is
from just under
a year to a year
and
a half
depending on
the size of the system.
Performance
Core store capacities range from 4096 to 4
word holding 25 binary digits.
Delivery
1
94 304 words, each
Order of cost
From £30 000 to over
£1
|m depending on
the size of the system.
INTERNATIONAL COMPUTERS LIMITED
Defence Area
House, Southampton Row, London
Telephone: 01-405 7866
Victoria
WC1, England
519
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TDMS.80
telegraph distortion measuring set
This unit, companion to the telegraph signal generator
type TSG.40, is a compact, lightweight portable
equipment for measuring telegraph distortion on signals
using 7 to 13 element codes over the range from 25 to
330 bauds.
Incoming signal transitions produce bright-ups on a
6 cm cathode ray tube. The
raster displayed on a 10
produces a line or trace for each element of the
unit code selected, thus enabling the individual
character elements to be measured on the scale
calibrated for early and late distortion over the range
to 50 percent. A X5 switch permits the range to be
percent. A continuous or free-run single
to 1
set to
trace is also provided to facilitate speed measurement
and the assessment of isochronous distortion.
The input circuit is fully isolated from chassis
and suitable for the shunt measurement of polar and
neutral signals over the range 3 to 200 V. Facilities are
also provided for use on neutral series circuits over the
current range 1 to 1 00 mA.
The design is based on integrated circuits and utilises
raster
discrete
components as
The TDMS.80
is
appropriate.
available in a portable case or, in
association with the TSG.40, can be rack-mounted
482
(19 in) international standard racking.
TSG.40 telegraph signal generator
This unit,
companion
unit to the telegraph distortion
measuring set TDMS.80, is a compact, lightweight,
portable equipment providing a wide range of accurately
generated test signals to International Alphabets No 2
and No 5 for the testing of telegraph and data systems,
machines and associated equipment.
TSG.40 functions over the range 25 to 330 bauds.
Facilities are provided for introducting start element
or bias distortion by means of a continuously variable
control calibrated
to 50 percent distortion.
Three
electronically generated test messages together with a
single repeated character set by front panel controls
are provided for both the five- and eight-level codes.
A serial output signal is provided by an electronic
relay suitable for both polar and neutral operation. A
parallel output signal is available from a socket at the
rear of the equipment, at logic level.
An internal signalling supply can be provided.
Equipment design is based on integrated circuits and
utilises discrete
components as
appropriate.
a portable case,
The TSG.40 is available in
or, in
association with the TDMS.80, can be rack-mounted
in 482
(19 in) international standard racking.
mm
in
mm
Specification
Specification
Operational data
Operational parameters and physical data to match those of TDSM.80, except
weight: 8-8 kg (19-5 lb)
Code: CCITT No 2 and No 5; 1 unit start element; 1, 1 J and 2 unit stop element
Output signals: steady mark; steady space; reversals (1 :1 );
CCITT No 2: 96-character Fox test; 32-character RY test; 8-character Q95
CCITT No 5: 96-character Fox test; 32-character U test; 8-character Q95
Repeat characters set by keys
Internal signalling supply: -6V, ±30V, ±80 V
Operation: continuous or pulse release (6-200 V)
Input: electronic, isolated from chassis
Shunt monitoring (polar or neutral) 1 00 kilohm impedance, 3-200
Series monitoring (neutral): 10-1 00
Display: 10^6 cm CRT with raster
Display range: 50% or 10% full scale, calibrated in 1% or 0-2%
:
mA
Display accuracy: 1%
Operation: start-stop or isochronous
Signalling speed range: 25-330 bauds continuously variable
Signalling speed accuracy: -* 1% overall, resolution 003 baud
Unit code, range: 7-13 units in one-unit increments
Physical data
Power supply: 92-1 32 V
Environment, operation:
Dimensions: 216 x 221
Weight: 9-5 kg (21 lb)
or 1 85-265 V. 50-60 Hz, 45
55 C, storage -10 to
to
(8-5 X 8-7-16 in)
406
mm
VA
^70 & C
V range
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Telegraphy equipment
Operational aids
TAA.70 tape reading and automatic addressing equipment
This is a desk-mounting unit for reading punched paper
tape and automatically generating a series of characters
It comto precede and to follow tape transmission.
prises two electro-mechanical tape readers and an
electronic telegraph character generator operating to
5-unit CCITT No 2 alphabet, over the range 45 to 1 30
bauds in either free-run or pulse-release mode.
When a punched paper tape is loaded into either
reader a serial telegraph signal will be transmitted to
line, comprising a start signal, a number of preset
characters, circuit or channel identity and transmission
serial number (SOM) the characters on the tape and an
optional further set of end-of-message characters.
The two readers operate independently or alternately
so that, if tape is loaded into the second reader, trans-
mission from it will follow automatically, being preceded by the start signal and SOM format.
An electronically generated cancel-transmission
text is provided under operator control.
A break-transmission pushbutton stops the transmission at the end of the character being sent. When
released, transmission restarts at the next character.
Facilities are provided for generating a test message
for circuit testing.
The equipment allows considerable flexibility in the
make-up of the automatically generated sequences.
It also
includes facilities for remote control of certain
functions. The design is based on solid-state integrated
circuits and discrete components. The tape readers and
the serial number coders are electro-mechanical.
Specification
Operating data
Speed: three spot speeds 50, 75. 100 bauds
Range: 45-130 bauds
Fine speed control: —5%
Code: CCITT No 2; 1 -unit start: 1,11, 2-unit stop
Output signal: isolated electronic relay. = 6 V to CCITT V 24
Operation: continuous or pulse-release (6-200 V)
Physical data
Power supply: 92-1 32 and/or 1 85-265 V
Environment: operation
to - 55C. storage -10 to
Dimensions: 241
178 * 482 mm (9-5 » 7 > 19 in)
Weight: 104 kg (231 lb)
70C
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Automation and Transmission Divisions
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, England
Telephone: Poole 5161
Telex:
41272
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Section 25: Other communications and electronic equipment
Left: The Type
1100 radio relay equipment is a solid-state
modular construction unit designed with due consideration of
CCIR and other specifications, and is suitable for handling traffic
on 1 2, 24 or 36 telephone channels
Above: The self-contained units of this Plessey C50 mobile UHF
radio relay equipment can be arranged in any preferred con
figuration to suit the available space
Left:
The A7E secrecy equipment
unit for ensuring
full
is
a
one hundred scrambling patterns can be
cards
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compact self-contained
Over
by means of code
security of telephone conversations.
set
Section 25: Other communications and electronic equipment
Speech and data
for radio
and telephone networks
Type 1100 radio
relay
equipment
This equipment has been designed to operate
in
the
frequency band from 404 to 470 MHz (which can be
extended to 1427-1535 MHz by using additional
units) with 12, 24 or 36 telephone channels frequency
division multiplexed into a traffic baseband from 6 kHz
to 180 kHz. The engineer's order wire occupies the
baseband below 6 kHz. Angle modulation (F3) is
used and receiver and transmitter frequencies are
preset to customer requirements. An antenna filter is
included which can be connected as a diplexer or as a
separate
filter.
wide range of military applicaand spur routes,
tions including short-haul toll
emergency services, remote control and telemetry
links, pipeline systems, power transmission systems
and railway systems, data transmission and VF
The Type
1 1
links
00 has
a
telegraphy.
The equipment can be used as
C50 mobile UHF radio
a repeater station, in
relay
2-channel equipment is available for mobile
system may be used with a
6-channel PCM equipment. The transmitter radiates
either a minimum of 10
in the standard form or
more than 200
in the high-power version, thus
permitting communications over both line-of-sight
and near line-of-sight paths as required.
1
stations.
Alternatively, the
W
it
is
of the fully
demodulating type.
An
outstanding feature of the equipment is the built-in
metering facility which provides monitoring of all
important circuit conditions.
Space diversity and frequency diversity versions of
the system can be provided.
Specification
Frequency range: 404-470 MHz (1427-1535 MHz using alternative units)
Traffic baseband: 6-180 kHz
Engineer order wire and supervisory baseband: 300 Hz-6 kHz
Input level from multiplex equipment: -45 dBm nominal at 75 ohm unbalanced
Output level to multiplex equipment: -15 dBm nominal at 75 ohm unbalanced
Transmitter output power:
at 450 MHz, 1
3
at 1500 MHz
Deviation per channel: — 35 kHz
Frequency stability: Better than 0003% over whole temperature range
Antenna impedance: 50 ohm nominal unbalanced
Ambient temperature range: -25 C to - 60 C
Relative humidity: Up to 95% from
C to
30 C
Power requirement: 24 V (21 -5-28 V) positive earth at 2 A
Dimensions: 483 v 533 x 254 mm (19
21
10 in), free-standing or
483 mm (19 in) rack mounting
Weight: Approx 27 kg (60 lb)
W
W
equipment
This equipment has been designed for the British
Army to provide reliable radio communication links
to carry multi-channel voice and teleprinter circuits.
It is now in service, following rigorous field trials over
the most rugged terrain. The C50, when used with the
PG 342 digital frequency synthesiser, operates on any
radio channel in the band from 225 to 400 MHz and
provides baseband capability for up to 24 channels
using FDM ancillary equipment. In certain circumstances
24-channel equipment can be provided for fixed stations,
and 6- or
which case
W
Principal characteristics include full duplex operation using easily erected cross-polarised log-periodic
antenna systems; simplified controls and procedures
station set-up in less than 15 minutes;
quick channel selection through either a six-crystal
turret or a digital frequency synthesiser, an engineering
permitting
channel; unit construction for simplified maintenance
and servicing; robust design for mounting in either
483
racks or transportable
cases;
(19 in)
satisfactory communication over circuits of 65-80 km
(40-50 mile) paths with a typical loss of 160 dB, or
over shorter paths when advantage is taken of natural
camouflage or where there is obstruction. The equipment conforms to the appropriate section of the British
Defence Specification DEF 133.
Variations to cabin layout may be made, as no rigid
adherence is necessary to any particular arrangement.
mm
Type A7E secrecy equipment
The Type A7E secrecy equipment has been developed
for use where security of telephone conversations is
essential.
It
is based on the five-band
'scrambler'
device employed for many years on long-distance
radio links. The use of transistors and other modern
components now enables such units to be manufactured in a compact form.
The equipment is designed to operate with normal
telephone instruments and uses a speech band from
250 to 3000 Hz. This band isdivided intofivesub-bands
of 550 Hz each, which are modulated, filtered and
reassembled in some other sequence for transmission
to the distant equipment. This 'scrambled' speech band
is not intelligible to anyone intercepting it en route, even
if
the necessary technical equipment is available,
unless the combination of inversions and trans-
employed at the time is known. Over a
hundred such combinations are possible and the
change from one to another can be made at any time
by substitution of the code card at each station.
The equipment consists of two main sections, the
translating equipment which converts each sub-band
to and from its allotted position in the frequency
spectrum, and the frequency generating chain which
lations being
produces the various frequencies used
in
the modulation
processes.
A simple switch enables the secrecy equipment to
be brought into service or taken out of service by
agreement at any time. This switch is located adjacent
to the user's telephone instrument.
The equipment is fully transistorised, operates from
ac mains and is mounted in a small sheet-metal cabinet.
THE PLESSEY COMPANY LIMITED
Electronics
Group
llford,
Essex, England
Telephone: 01 -478 3040
Telex: 231 66
Vicarage Lane,
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Ventilation: by reversible-flow variable-speed 299 mm (9 in) dia fans internally
mounted in conjunction with special Attenuvent units
Airconditioning: external or internal units can be incorporated
Floor: lino tiled
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BELLING
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Radio Frequency Interference Division
Great Cambridge Road, Enfield, Middlesex, England
Cables: Radiobel Enfield
Telephone: 01-363 5393
Telex: 263265
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529
Section 25: Other communications and electronic equipment
Miniature recorder
Airborne tape cassette record/replay equipment
Type 1200 voice recorder
the Type 1200 voice recorder/
reproducer expressly for mounting in the cockpit of
the Harrier, but it is now also installed in the Buccaneer
and Jaguar, and other advanced military aricraft.
This recorder has been so miniaturised that the
complete recorder fits into the space previously
occupied by the recorder control panel. It is hardmounted in the cockpit within easy reach of the pilot
or other crew member, who can change the cassette
in flight if necessary.
When connected to the aircraft central communications system, it provides facilities for recording and
replaying intelligible speech under the most severe
environmental conditions envisaged for fighter-reconnaissance aircraft. The ability to replay in the air
enables the aircrew to edit the recording, replay air
traffic instructions, and listen to instructions previously
recorded on the ground, such as sealed flight directions
and check lists. It is also possible to transmit a recording
from the aircraft by replaying the record with the R/T
transmit button pressed.
All controls are mounted on the small top panel and
consist of a joystick for 'On', 'Off, 'Rewind' and 'Fast
Forward' and a separate switch for 'Record/Replay'.
A three-figure digital indicator is visible through a
Davall
developed
window on
the right of the panel; this returns to zero
each time the Philips cassette is removed. The panel
is illuminated internally by a separately switched 28 V
supply, so that the panel is illuminated even though the
recorder may be switched off.
The recorder incorporates an automatic start when
switched to Record': it is actuated by an incoming
audio signal and switches off automatically at a preset
time after the cessation of signals; both the start level
and the over-run time may be adjusted by preset
controls. This automatic switching of the recorder
gives maximum economy in the use of tape since there
is almost no blank tape, which in turn means economy
of time during replay. With a continuously running
tape there are often long periods of silence between
recorded messages.
The Type 1200 recorder/reproducer uses standard
commercial Philips cassettes.
Playback may take
place on the Type 1 200 or on any low-cost commercial
recorder utilising the Philips cassette system.
Special models of the Type 1200 recorder have
been produced with data recording facilities in addition
to voice. Variations of the design can be produced to
meet customers' individual requirements.
Actual size of complete recorder
Specification
Size: 14-7
43 cm
(panel)
hard-mounted,
Weight: 1 -36 kg (3 lb)
Fixing:
1
6 8
cm deep (58
1-7
•
6-6 in)
to Arinc specification
Colour: matt black
Power supply: 28 V dc
Power consumption: 1
BS 2 G1 00
W max
to
P.3
Connector: Hellermann Deutsch, Type SLPT-OOE-14-1 9P
Tape cassette: Philips compact type C 60 (30 min per track, two-track system),
C 90 (45 min per track) and C.1 20 (60 min per track), metal cassette available
A member
S
replay' switch
Recorder control: recorder
is
automatically started by audio input and stops after
and time delay adjusted by
a preselected silence time. Input trigger level
preset controls
Monitor: side-tone generated when recording ceases
break (photo-electric detector)
at
end
of the Bent/ma Group
DAVALL & SONS LIMITED
Wadsworth Road, Greenford, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01-998 1011
530
Tape speed: 48 mm/sec (1 I in/sec)
Tape indicator: digital counter indicates tape used, automatically reset when
cassette is removed
Controls: joy-stick for on', off', 'rewind' and 'fast wind'. Separate 'record/
Cables: Davall Greenford
DAVALL
of tape or
on tape
Section 25: Other communications and electronic equipment
Recording equipment
and data on magnetic tape
for voice
Series VII 34-channel communications
recorder
This twin-bay all-solid-state communications recorder
high packing density with
time injection by
maximum
security
clock'
need for Morse knowledge, and gives
maximum tape economy, recording for up to 12 hours
per tape spool.
A complete set of record and monitor electronics is
supplied to each tape transport, with automatic
changeover on the occurrence of a fault. A pilot tone
at 3500 Hz is recorded on each channel, and these are
monitored sequentially each 2-5 seconds for recording
Full use is made of integrated
fault or deterioration.
circuits, no relays being used, and brushless motors
are used. The design life of the equipment is ten years,
offers
of recordings,
eliminating the
and
reliable recordings will
life,
on
a
24-hour
'speaking
be obtained throughout
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20 kilohms unbalanced, approximately 600 ohms balanced
Signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 40 dB
Cross talk: >—40 dB related to normal signal level
Distortion: < 1% at full rated output
o o
Wow
and flutter: 1% at 0-5-200 Hz
Recording time: 8 h 32 min on double-play tape,
1
2 h 45 min on triple-play
tape
Power
supplies:
Environment:
C
1
C
00-250 V 50
^50 C up
to
or
60 Hz,
to
90%
1
50
VA
rh
T5000 incremental magnetic recording systems
The T5000 recording system has been designed
to ful-
the need for data recording in an IBM /Industry
format, and to give the maximum of flexibility with the
minimum of superfluous logic. The tape transports are
built to computer tape-handler standards; high reliability and long life are guaranteed by solid-state
modular construction combined with maximum use of
integrated circuits.
The T5000 may be used as an intermediate store
between data source and computer, or as a computer-
fil
is ideally suited for a wide range of
data-logging and wherever large
amounts of raw or processed data must be stored
temporarily or permanently.
backing store.
applications
It
in
Specification
Format: 7 or 9 track
Packing density: 200, 556 or 800 binary digits per in (bpi)
Feed modes: incremental on command or 95-25 cm (37-5 in) per sec continuous
Increment rate: 0-300 characters/sec at 200 and 556 bpi
0-500 characters/sec at 800 bpi (up to 1 200 characters/sec to special order)
Start time: 2 msec at 95-25 cm/sec
IRG generation: 37 msec including writing LCR
Operating temperature:
to
50"C
Relative humidity: 85% maximum
Dimensions: 77 x 49 x 43 cm (301 x 191 x 161 in)
Weight: 80 kg (170 lb) approximately
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RACAL-THERMIONIC LIMITED
Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, England
Telephone: Hythe 3265
Cables: Technico Hythe
Telex:
47600
RACAL
531
Section 25: Other communications and electronic equipment
lagnetic tape recorders
incremental/continuous, read/write
digital,
These machines are compact, inexpensive and highly
reliable, and are being increasingly used on military
projects.
The tape transport and head are mounted on a heavy
machined casting. Stainless steel ball bearing tape
guides (sealed for life) and three heavy-duty hightorque printed motors are used, the latter requiring no
lubrication. The buffers are so designed that alignment
or re-adjustment
is
not required.
Maintenance is simplified by clean layout and the
absence of terminal strips; all sub-assemblies are
interconnected by heavy-duty connectors and electronic circuit modules are on plug-in cards.
There are two basic units: the MTD 10 000 can
operate continuously or incrementally, while the MTD
10 500 is a continuously operating model. Both are
available as 7 or 9 track machines and as read-only,
write-only or read/write versions.
Specification
MTD
MTD
10 000
Recording speeds: 0-1000 steps/sec
320 bits/cm (800 b/in), (optionally
0-6000 steps/sec) incremental; 10-95 cm/sec (4-37-5 in/sec), (conditionally 10-190 cm/sec) bi-directional, max data rate 30 000 characters/sec
(up to 60 000 characters/sec conditional) in continuous mode
at
Reading speeds: as recording in continuous mode
No. of tracks: 7 (IBM 729 Series spacing) or 9 ASC 11 (IBM 2400 Series
spacing)
Heads: 2 heads standard for read/write (dual-gap head optional)
Recording densities: 320, 220 or 80 bits/cm (800, 556 or 200 bits/in) 7 and 9
track (NRZl)
time: less than
(0-5 in)
Tape: 1 2-7
Rewind
mm
1
-5
min, capstan-controlled, for
360
m
(1
200
ft)
computer tape
217 or 266 mm (8 5 or 10-5 in) dia. IBM hub
Dimensions: 483 • 308
31 1 mm (19-121*131 n) with
216 mm reels.
484 621 * 311 mm (19 * 24J x 13J in) with 266 mm reels
Weight: 34 5 kg (76 lb) with 21 6 mm reels, 68 kg (1 50 lb) with 266 mm reels
Temperature range, operating: 0C to
5-95% RH
55
Power: 1 05-250 V
5%. 47-64 Hz (400 Hz optional), consumption 1 50 VA
quiescent, 750 VA (266 mm reels) max
Input: DTL input gates (0 to - 0-5 V true, - 3-5 to
8 V false), inverted logic
available; commands: 6 or 8 lines data, parity, general reset, forward reverse,
Reels:
C
|
write disable, tape
Output:
logic
mark gap, inter-block gap, erase (optional)
DTL power gates (0 to
available; commands: 6
0-5 V true,
3-5 to
5 5 V false), inverted
or 8 lines data, recorder pulse, read data clock,
-
-
gap
in progress, buffer busy, all-zero inputs, echo parity (optional);
status:
write ring present, write enabled, ready, beginning of tape, end of tape, tape
not tensioned
Controls: on/off, load forward, rewind, ready, tape mark gap (remotely controllable, except on/off)
Parity check: line signal from data source or integrally generated (standard),
true echo parity (optional)
Error check facility: longitudinal redundancy check character on all models (cyclic
redundancy check character optional on 9-track models)
Also available: write-only and read-only models
10 500
speeds: 10-95 cm/sec (4-37-5 in/sec bi-directional, conditional
90 cm/sec (75 in/sec), optionally down to 2-5 cm/sec (1 in/sec);
stop and start within one inter-block gap at 95 cm/sec, stop or start within one
interblock gap at 1 90 cm/sec
Instantaneous speed variation: less than
3%
Long-term speed variation: less than - 1%
No of tracks: 7 or 9, computer-compatible spacing
Heads: 2 heads standard for read/write (dual-gap head optional)
Recording densities: 320, 220 or 80 bits/cm (800. 556 or 200 bits/in)
Start and stop time: less than 20 msec for any speed between 10 and 95 cm/sec
Turn-around time: 100msec at 95 cm/sec (500 msec at 190cm/sec); no
delay below 63 cm/sec (25 in/sec)
Rewind time: less than 2 min standard for 360 m (1 200 ft) tape
Tape: 1 2 7 mm (05 in) computer tape
Reels: 216 or 266 mm (8-5 or 10-5 in) dia, IBM hub
Dimensions: 483
308 31 1 mm (19 12
13 in) with 216 mm reels.
484 621
311 mm (19
131 in) with 266 mm reels
24 J
Weight: 34-5 kg (76 lb) with 21 6 mm reels, 68 kg (1 50 lb) with 266 mm reels
Temperature range, operating:
55 C, 5-95% RH
C to
Power: 105-250V
5%, 47-64 Hz (400 Hz optional), consumption 1 50 VA
quiescent, 750 VA (266 mm reels) max
Transport
up
to
1
|
J
0-5 V true, -35 to
8 V false), inverted logic
or 8 lines data, parity, write data clock, write disable,
general reset, rewind, forward, reverse, go/stop, write enable, disable manual
controls, select line, enable longitudinal and/or cyclic redundancy check
Imput:
DTL
available;
input gates (0 to
commands: 6
parity, read data clock, echo parity (optional); status:
write ring present, write enabled, beginning of tape, end of tape, tape not
Output: 6 or 8 lines data,
tensioned
Controls: on/off, load, rewind (local or remote)
Error check facilities: longitudinal redundancy
cyclic redundancy check character (optional)
Also available: write-only and read-only models
RECORDING DESIGNS LIMITED
Blackwater Station
Estate,
Telephone; Camberley 24?
532
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.
Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey, England
Telex:
85272
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check character (standard),
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Section 25: Other communications and electronic equipment
communications
Aircraft
Airborne and ground equipment
Aircraft aerials
many years STC has been engaged
For
Notch
aerial
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system AN. 13
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tactical
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air
navigation
(TACAN)
systems, telemetry,
UHF, VHF and UHF/VHF communications equipment
and radio
——
HF
the design and
manufacture of aerials for all types of aircraft, civil,
The STC aircraft
military, subsonic and supersonic.
aerial consultancy service advises aircraft manufacturers
and operators on aerial siting and installation. The
range of aerials available includes units for air traffic
control (ATC), distance measuring equipment (DME)
and equipment for identification of friend or foe (IFF),
instrument landing systems (ILS) glide slope determination, ILS/VOR, suppressed HF notch equipment,
£u-3*
in
altimeters.
Aerials are type-tested in accordance with the
environmental requirements of specifications AVP.24,
K.114, and BS 2G.100.
as supplied for the
Hawker
Siddeley Harrier
Ground-to-air communications
DU.8-Series transmitters
DU.8 transmitters are crystal-controlled amplitudemodulated single-frequency
VHF and UHF equipments
primarily intended for ground-to-air
Technical data
DU 8-A 10W, 100-156
DU.8-B 70 W, 100-156
DU.8-D 90 W, 225-400
MHz
MHz
MHz
communication.
fully transistorised
conductor-cooled output valves
conductor-cooled output valves
RX.25 Series receivers
The
RX.25
series
sistorised receivers
air
MHz
MHz
Fully transistorised,
transmitter {left) and
RX.25-A VHF
amplitude-modulated fully trandesigned primarily for ground-to-
communications.
Technical data
RX.25-A 100-156
RX.25-B 225-400
DU.8-B VHF
is
wide range
of ancillary units available
receiver (right)
Ground direction finder
direction finder is a new solidUHF operation. It has been
designed to give maximum suppression of site errors
due to wave scattering obstacles.
The SGDF.10-A ground
state unit for VHF and
Technical data
—
no moving parts
Frequency coverage 100-156 MHz; 225-400
Fully transistorised
MHz
1-10 operational positions
1-10 operational frequencies
SGDF.10-A VHF/UHF
An
direction finder
associate of ITT
STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES LTD
Radio Products Group
Oakleigh Road,
Telephone: 01 -368
New
1
200
Southgate, London, N11, England
Telex: 261 91 2
STC
533
Section 25: Other communications and electronic equipment
ileccmmunication
headsets with
boom-mounted
microphones
lightweight headsets for airborne, seagoing
and ground control communications.
Airlite 62: already adopted as standard equipment
by over fifty major airlines and armed services, is
available with a choice of carbon or moving-coil
(mc) microphones, with or without the exclusive
quick-attachment points for the Airmed range of
oxygen masks with chain toggle harness suspension
Airtite
Airlite 70:
available with mc differential
electro-magnetic (em) pressure microphones
varying impedance.
or
of
As an alternative to the carbon microphone a
miniature thin-film amplifier may be fitted for use in
coniunction with mc or em microphones to provide
high-quality
transmission
through
equipment
designed
for
carbon microphones.
Airmed Ltd
Edinburgh
Way
Harlow, Essex. England
Ferrograph
magnetic tape audio
recording equipment
Cables: Airmed Harlow
Telephone: Harlow 24331
The Series Y range of professional magnetic tape
recorders, specially designed for sound and instrumentation recording, are available in singleand two-channel form, both recording in the
mm
half-track mode on 6-35
(J-inch) tape; a fulltrack model, trie Y715H, is also available.
Recording speeds of 33, 19, 9-5, 4-75 and 2 38
cm/sec (15, 7i, 3f, 1 | and ft in/sec) are available
Telex:
81338
various combinations
Ferrograph recorders are widely used by military
and civil authorities in many parts of the world for
recording voice transmissions and audio signals.
The Y Series may be operated either in the horizontal or vertical position, free-standing or mounted
in standard 482
(1 9-inch) racks. The recorders
are housed in robust metal cabinets
in
mm
The Ferrograph Company Ltd
The Hyde, Edgware Road, Colindale, London NW9, England
Thyristor
The U1 1 88/x range
Telephone: 01-205 2241
of thyristors
is
designed
for
Cables: Britferro London
use
radar pulse modulators and similar applications
where high-current amplitude, short-duration pulses
are required or where there is a large ratio of peakin
for pulse modulator
and
similar applications
to-mean current.
The high peak-to-mean current
534
Telephone: 01-837 6432
A
respectively.
which may
Maximum
repetitive
1200A/ns. Typical current
from 400 V into 300 A is 300 ns, with G
capability
is
l
0-1
u-S rise
di/dt
rise
time
=
A
4
at
time.
Voltage-blocking
ratio
be catered for is shown by the maximum repetitive
peak current and mean ratings which are 1000 A
Westinghouse Brake and Signal Co Ltd
82 York Way, King's Cross London N1 England
and 30
NW9
capability
in
both
directions
and the forward breakover voltage ratings and the
transient reverse voltage rating have the same value.
Voltage classifications are available up to 600 V.
Cables: Westinghouse London N1
Telex:
261629
Section 26
Training
equipment
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Training equipment
Receiving installation
RMDI
indicator
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E245 Detector/Electronics
265
536
installation in
nose
unit,
tip of Stiletto target
telemetry aerial
drone
E265 Detector/Electronic
units
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Section 26: Training equipment
Miss-distance systems
guided weapons and projectiles
for
The Ekco MDI (miss-distance indication) systems were developed to measure and indicate the miss-distance of
guided missiles and projectiles fired against all types of practice targets. There are two basic Ekco MDI systems:
High-accuracy radioactive system E245 (RMDI) for missiles
The advantages of the Ekco RMDI system are:
This system measures, at the target, the electromagnetic
Specialist interpretation of photographs is not
power from a small radioactive source fitted to the
and gives
missile
The RMDI system has a standard range of 0-1 5
(0-50 ft), but equipment with a range of 0-30
(0-1 00 ft) can be supplied to special order.
The E265
with
fitting in
a
is
very
a
required,
radar and
as with
kine-theodolite
systems.
Results are available immediately, giving lower
training cost and more confidence to operators.
a distance readout.
modular version
of the
RMDI
compact detector/electronics
m
m
The equipment
mobile
All units are simple to maintain.
The Ekco system is far less
competitive systems.
system
unit
for
supersonic targets.
is
expensive
than
Acoustic system E246 (AMDI) for shells
ADMI
Ekco MDI systems were developed in association with
the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, England,
and after extensive flight trials are now specified for
service with the British armed services.
Ekco Avionics is responsible for marketing these
in
systems which have been developed by Ekco Instru-
This system measures amplitude of the shock wave
generated by the shell and counts the number of shots
passing through defined zones around the target.
The system is fully proven in operational conditions.
system has an overall range of 0-30 m
three zones of 0-7-5 m, 7 5-1 5 m and
15-30m (0-25 ft, 25-50 ft and 50-1 00 ft).
Both systems are available for towed, drone and
The
(0-1 00
ft)
missile targets.
System
principles:
RMDI
ments
Ltd.
Other Ekco and Pye products are described elsewhere in this Catalogue.
with towed target
EKCO AVIONICS
A
Division of Pye Telecommunications Ltd
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6PW, England
Telephone: Southend-on-Sea 49491
Cables: Ekco Southend
Telex:
99167
537
Section 26: Training equipment
Fighter controllers, radar simulation,
synthetic, clutter,
E/W, intercept
raw,
profiles
Missile controllers, radar simulation,
raw, synthetic, clutter.
E/W
Anti-submarine helicopters,
mental
simulation,
sonar
environ-
raw,
noise,
synthetic plot
Tactical trainers, all-purpose cubicles
command
training,
tactical
sensor
ranges,
probability,
plot
display
background
synthetics
Submarine
trainers, environmental sim-
ulation, attack periscope, optical/electronic
sonar simulation
Weapon
mediate
displays
538
control, torpedo control, impost-firing
analysis
on tabular
Section 26: Training equipment
Trainers and simulators
based on microminiature
Why
digital
computers
trainers?
Real exercises cannot be staged very frequently. They are expensive and require a massive effort in planning and
organisation. It is sometimes impossible to provide air, surface and subsurface forces of the required type or
number, and the presence of unwelcome observers at every big exercise precludes realistic training in aspects
such as electronic warfare. For these and other reasons there is a requirement for shore trainers which enable
exercises and tactical investigations to be carried out, particularly in those areas which present special difficulties
in real exercises. Finally, trainers can provide facilities for immediate post exercise analysis, so that lessons can be
appreciated while the experience is still fresh.
Why
digital?
each of these types of trainer the system must be based on a versatile, and often powerful, computing system.
the past analogue machines have been used, but systems based on analogue computing power require a unique
channel for each track and in a practical system this can vary from 1 5 to 150 channels. Analogue systems are
therefore expensive and, since each channel requires extensive re-adjustment in changing from exercise to exercise,
they are time-consuming to set up. They also present a formidable maintenance load. Ferranti trainers are therefore
based on advanced microminiature digital computers and associated equipment taken from the standard Ferranti
range.
In
In
Action speed tactical trainers
Action speed tactical trainers are used for the teaching
of tactics at command team level.
typically comprises a number of students
rooms or cubicles which can from excercise to exercise
represent any kind of seaborne, airborne or subsurface
vehicle, and a monitor room from which the exercise is
and development
An ASTT
controlled.
The students' and monitors' rooms
are
displays normally giving simplified
equipped with CRT
plan and tabular information, and with communications facilities.
Students' rooms also have standard
control facilities by which the movement, sensors and
weapons
of the vehicle represented are controlled.
Monitors are equipped with special controls by which
the performance of vehicles represented by cubicles
can be altered, for example to simulate the result of
damage assigned after a simulated engagement, and
by which other parameters relevant to the conduct of the
exercise can be varied. Post-exercise analysis facilities
are also provided.
Helicopter anti-submarine trainers
These are used for the training of helicopter sonar
operators and observers.
They involve the realistic
environmental simulation of the appropriate helicopter
compartments, fitted with sonar, radar and navigation
equipments, and the generation of realistic information
as presented by these equipments.
Multi-helicopter
trainers, enabling joint exercises to be carried out, are
available.
Missile controller trainers
The purpose of missile controller
trainers is to provide
missile controllers with a simulated environment representative of the normal method of presentation of
information and of the usual communications and conSuch simulators can involve the generation of 'raw radar' displays and the realistic simulation
of electronic warfare effects.
trol facilities.
Fighter controller trainers
Fighter controller and air
provided. These trainers
traffic controller trainers are
demand
the realistic simula-
background air situations including the generaraw radar echoes for typically 10 to 80 aircraft,
together with clutter and other effects, and the provision
of displays and controls representative of those used in
tion of
tion of
real control rooms. Exercises are controlled by a number
of monitors who are responsible for the pilot responses
for aircraft under control.
Submarine crew trainers
Multiple submarine trainers are available which provide
facilities for individual crew training in sonar and/or
torpedo fire control operations and have facilities for
tactical training in which the crews may partake in
joint exercises.
These trainers involve the realistic
simulation of surface vessels as seen through each
submarine periscope. This is achieved by advanced
computer-controlled television techniques.
ASW command
ASW command
and operator trainers
and operator
trainers are used for the
training in anti-submarine warfare of sonar operators
and command teams of one ship, or of more ships in
co-ordinated exercises.
Such trainers involve the
realistic simulation of facilities in sonar control rooms
and operations rooms, and the provision of instructor/
monitor
facilities.
FERRANTI LIMITED
Government Contracts Department
Hollinwood, Lancashire, England
Telephone: 061-681 2000
Telex:
66342
FERRANTI
539
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r»?5; Training
equipment
FR Rushton/Hayes target and winch pack
fitted to
RAF
Canberra TT 18
FR Rushton automatic long-tow winch with twin high-speed
sleeve target dispenser and exchanger unit enables Canberra
TT18 to provide a target for small arms firing practice
Three types of target on servicing trolley.
Sectioned
unit
shows miss distance
indicator, flares and parachute canister
FR Rushton/Hayt;
on to launcher of FR
Four infra-red flares
540
being recovered
.shton winch
..^t
fired
FR Rushton/Hayes target
in
salvo from
Section 26: Training equipment
Target systems
for
Flight
gunnery and missile training
Refuelling
Ltd
is
a
leader
in
the design and
manufacture of complete target systems.
FR was selected by the British
Government to develop the U1 5, U1 6 and U21 Meteor
Drone pilotless aircraft to meet the firing practice
Fifteen years ago,
FR Rushton and Hayes targets
1963, FR acquired the right to manufacture under
Hayes TA7, which continues to be the
standard towed target of the US Navy, US Air Force and
US Marines. From it, FR developed the FR Rushton
target system re-engineered to the requirements of the
British Services and to incorporate fully automatic tow
reels with tow lengths of up to 1 8 200m (60 000ft).
The standard system consists of winch, launcher,
In
most
wire, radio
versatile,
command
ranging
in
link
and the
of the Britsih armed forces for air-to-air and
ground-to-air missile and gunnery training. Since then
240 of these aircraft have been delivered and they are
still in production.
without alteration, it can also accommodate a
pack containing two standard sleeve targets.
The
entire range of target practice requirements can accordingly be met.
that,
licence the
tow
demands
targets.
character from
a
It
is
simple
practice towed target to a sophisticated weapons
testing unit, complete with flare firing, command radio
circuit,
braking parachute and Luneberg lenses to
provide maximum radar reflectivity. The miss distance
indicator (acoustic or scintillating) gives immediate
read-out either in the towing aircraft or on the ground.
Different types of flare provide the source for infra-red
and light or smoke for visual tracking. Up to eight
flares can be mounted for selective firing in singles,
multiples or salvo, to gain maximum firing practice
time per sortie.
Applications
The standard FR Rushton target system, including
winch and targets, has been specifically developed for
firing on by the following weapons:
Air-to-air guided weapons: Firestreak
Red Top
Sidewinder 1A and IC
Sparrow AIM 7 E
Surface-to-air guided weapons: Rapier
Seacat
Sea Dart
Seaslug
Tigercat
Air-to-air unguided rockets: small calibre
Anti-aircraft gunnery systems: all calibres from
20mm
FR Rushton winches
Versatility
The winch is powered by a three-bladed ram-air
turbine. The winch pack can be supplied with its own
The FR Rushton and Hayes
retractable launcher or with a fairlead used in conjunction with a separate pylon launcher. A single switch
controls the whole operation from the time the target
is deployed until it is retracted into the launcher.
Pay-out and wind-in speeds of up to 1 050m (3500ft)
per minute are achieved. The standard winch drum can
hold enough cable for towing the target at distances of
up to 18 200m (60 000ft) or about 1 8km (11 \ miles)
behind the towing aircraft. For tow lengths of over
6000m (20 000ft), stepped cables are used.
The capstan design enables maximum cable tension
on the drum to be limited to 35kg (77lb), so that risk
of cable damage due to untidy layering is avoided.
Service life of tow lines is thus greatly enhanced.
The winch can deploy the Rushton target between
sea level and 15 000m (50 000ft) at speeds ranging
from 1 80 knots to Mach 1 -7, dependent on altitude and
length of tow.
Another important feature of the Rushton winch
is
upwards
targets are currently
service with the following aircraft:
in
Canberra TT 18
F4 Phantom
F8U Crusader
F1 00 Super Sabre
F101 Voodoo
Design studies have been completed for the system
to be attached to the following aircraft types:
Buccaneer
N. American Bronco OV 1
Meteor TT 20
BQM34 Ryan/Firebee
SAAB 105 XT
Gannet
Lightning
Macchi
Mirage
MB
III
326
Sabre F 86
Sea Hawk
Starfighter F
1
04
Venom
Flight
Refuelling target systems, as well as other
FR products, have been evaluated, tested and selected
use by the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force, the
Navy, the US Air Force, the US Marines and
Aeronavale Francaise. Full technical and operational
details of target systems and components are available.
for
US
FLIGHT REFUELLING LIMITED
Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 2BJ, England
Telephone: Wimborne 2121
Cables: Refuelling
Wimborne
Telex:
41247
541
I
26: Training
equipment
The CTTE can be
installed in a standard indoor
range provided
that certain modifications are followed in accordance with safety
requirements.
In many cases, indoor ranges may already in-
corporate side and roof baffles to prevent ricochet, but additional
features are necessary to present the equipment in the most
advantageous form. The range should be a minimum of 6m
wide by 15m (50ft) long. In those indoor ranges where
such that a bullet absorber is not already incorporated, it is necessary to install such an arrangement at the
end of the range.
Around the perimeter of the screen is attached fabric masking
which is designed to prevent any scattered light from the flood
lamps of the screen unit from being deflected towards the firing
point, and thus reducing the intensity of the picture projected.
The firing point for small arms weapons is usually 10m (33ft)
(20ft)
firing exercises are
Screen front view (left) and rear view
lights, paper and drive
(right)
showing flood-
FILM GUIDE ROLLER
unit. Anti-tank weapons can be fired from this
mounted on wheels, alongside the platform. Wall
from the screen
point or,
baffling
is
if
required to catch stray bullets outside the target area
of the screen.
PROJECTOR
FILM LOOP
MAGAZINE
CONSOLES.
MIRROR
ASSEMBLY
ASSESSMENT HOLD
I
542
LEVELLING F^ET
OQJECTOR VOLTAGE CONTROL
Section 26: Training equipment
Cine target range
for infantry training
RFD
Cine Target Training Equipment
a considerable saving in costs
(b)
With the ever-present demand
in a
for the training of troops
to maintain a condition of preparedtimes, the question of costs and battle
modern army
ness at
all
training areas becomes a continual problem. A substitute for field exercises is therefore necessary to enable
troops
in training to
ditions of
Such
combat
should aim
at
providing realistic
of this system of training
are:
(a)
manpower and
conditions or the availability of
equipment,
combat techniques over a wide field of
defensive and offensive roles. The latest development
in
weapon training equipment produced by RFDGQ is the Cine Target Training Equipment
(CTTE) which has been designed to provide indoor
range training for small arms and anti-tank weapons.
Developed in conjunction with the Small Arms Wing
of the School of Infantry, the equipment provides a
means of presenting moving targets in field conditions.
This is achieved by a programme of films starting with
basic techniques and ending with advanced marks-
Some advantages
required,
through a 24-hour period, irrespective of weather
situations.
in
manship.
if
mm
high-velocity ammunition up to 9
calibre can
be used,
(d) the equipment allows training to be carried out
(c)
experience the environmental con-
a substitute
training
can be achieved by
ammunition
the use of sub-calibre
the ability to train personnel
in firing at a
moving
training programme has been filmed, it
available indefinitely either in a continuous loop
or spool form.
With the CTTE, filmed sequences of actual battle
conditions likely to be experienced are exhibited to the
personnel under training and the targets displayed,
infantry and/or armoured vehicles, are presented in the
correct tactical form and size for the given range.
Defensive or offensive exercises can therefore be
depicted on film under a variety of territorial conditions.
When the CTTE is used for training with anti-tank
weapons, sub-calibre devices can be fired instead of
full calibre practice rounds.
By this means, gun crews
are also able to carry out normal field manning and
maintain the 'feel' of the weapon.
once the
(e)
is
target,
BULLET PROOF BARRIER
X3CCQ.
O 6m
"REFLECTIVE SURFACE
i4lOii<)
(
XDO
Screen unit
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Specification
ni
Tin
65m x 2-26m (18ft 6in x 7ft 2in) and provides a
27m x 1-52m (14ft x 5ft). Bullet-proof protection consists
Measures 5
4
ply
PAPER SCREEN (FRONT)
and
3mm
(Jin) mild steel plate.
Eight castors,
screen area of
of
25mm
(1 in)
mounted under the end
units, give mobility
SCREEN MASKING
(BOTH SIDES)
Paper screen
lateral
movement: 2
rolls special
Duplex fine-grain papers, white
blue. 45m (50yd) rolls, 1 -8m (6ft) wide
Vertical movement: 3 rolls black paper comprising
on
0-9m
two
1
-8m
(6ft)
and one
45m
(50yd) rolls.
Paper drives: fractional hp motors and dc electro-mechanical clutch systems
Paper travel recording: electro-mechanical with calibration chart for lateral
(3ft), all
movement
of paper,
Shot hole illumination:
Power supply
showing reserve
six
floodlamps,
for screen: single-phase,
1
50W
each, at rear of screen
240V, 50Hz, 15A
Projector
16mm
portable projector with automatic quick-stop for holding single frames.
Lens, standard 50mm (2in) with anamorphic lens attachment. Lamp, 115V,
1200W output. Operational hour meter recorder
Console
An electronic
unit which carries mirror attachment, solenoid-operated, with
control for simulating trajectory angle up to 4 deg 42min; flight time delay
system of 0-3-99sec in steps of 001 sec. Automatic stop control for projector.
Microphone (acoustic detector) to activate stop mechanism sequence.
Plugs, sockets, etc. for electrics are on rear panel.
Separate power supply
required, single-phase, 240V, 50Hz, 1 5A
INSTRUCTORS
CONTROL
Assessment time control
Automatic
at
4sec with re-start and overriding manual hold switch
Pedestal unit
A
PROJECTOR
I
PEDEST".
metal-framed cabinet to carry console and projector. Levelling feet give
correct alignment of picture on screen. Also fitted with mounting brackets
to hold the film loop magazine
MAINS
RFD-GQ LIMITED
Godalming, Surrey, England
Telephone: Godalming 4122
Cables: Airships Godalming
Telex:
85233
543
Section
?(?:
Training equipment
edo exercise head
3sing of the torpedo exercise head
UK Mk
1
for
lightweight torpedoes houses an electronics
chassis mounting various transducers and electronic
equipment, together with an RDL Series 600 magnetic
tape system and battery power supply.
Nineteen
channels of data in both FM and digital form are
recorded.
A pressure manifold is attached to the casing and
mounts three pressure switches and a depth-sensing,
pressure-actuated potentiometer.
A squib-released,
spring-ejected lead dump is housed within the casing.
On release of the lead dump, positive buoyancy returns
the torpedo to the surface. Once surfaced, a beeper
unit generates signals which aid in locating the torpedo.
Programmed relay logic initiates action which
ensures recovery in the event of critical malfunctioning, as well as after a satisfactory run.
A comprehensive calibration/replay system provides
all
power supplies required by the torpedo head,
together with signal sources simulating parameters
prevailing in the torpedo afterbody under operational
conditions.
Lish
Above: Electronics chassis of torpedo exercise head UK
It is self-contained and connected by means of unitors
Mk
Below: Head casing of torpedo head with electronics chassis
ready for mounting
situ,
Top: Tape cassette (greatly enlarged) for use in RDL Series 600
recording system.
The cassette can be inserted and removed
through the beeper aperture in the head casing
Below: Calibration replay analysis equipment
1.
in
Section 26: Training equipment
Deep mobile target
Underwater free-running vehicle
The Deep Mobile Target (DMT)
is being developed by
Recording Designs Limited for the British Ministry of
Defence in collaboration with the Admiralty Underwater
Weapons Establishment at Portland, Dorset, England.
It may be used for the evaluation of torpedoes in both
active and passive modes, and for the vital task of
aiding the sonar training of personnel and the evaluation
of sonar equipment.
The target is fully instrumented and entirely selfcontained with the capability of simulating the dynamic
and acoustic characteristics of current submarines.
The main purpose of the mobile target, therefore, is to
play the role of a target submarine without the cost and
hazards involved in using a submarine for this service.
Consideration was given during the development of
the
to meet the future requirement of a fleet
DMT
target
and
in
consequence
it
SAT transducers
1
2 Flux gates
3 Echo repeat transducers
4 Magnetic tape recorder
5 Echo repeat
6 Synchronised acoustic transmitter
(SAT)
7 Battery (silver zinc 4
30 V)
is
being designed and
engineered to
full
inter-service standards.
Reliability
and maintainability have been factors of prime importance in its development and its flexibility has been
greatly enhanced by the facilities which are being built
into the mobile target, such as the future needs of new
torpedo homing frequencies or different sonarfrequency
outputs.
One of the most important facilities in the DMT is the
miss distance indicator system which enables the final
weapon attack phase of approximately 106 m (350 ft)
to be computed and recorded within the vehicle itself,
thus aiding torpedo proofing and evaluation trials.
A system, called the torpedo information processor,
has been developed by Recording Designs Limited
for reducing/computing and displaying visually all the
information recorded on ths magnetic tape recorder
within the deep mobile target.
8 Sonar transducers
9 Pressure switches
10 Speed-change switch
11 Steering electronics (power stages)
1 2
Steering controls
16
17
18
19
20
13 Propellers
14 Rudder
15 Concentric propeller shafts
Programmer
22 MDI transducers
23 Lead dump
Contra-rotating motor
Beeper
Pendulum unit and accelerometer
Control system electronics
Miss-distance indicator (MDI)
21
RECORDING DESIGNS LIMITED
Blackwater Station Estate, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey, England
Telephone: Camberley 24622 Telex: 85272
545
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Trnining equipment
This Phantom flight simulator is one of the most sophisticated military flight simulators in the world. One has been ordered by the
Royal Navy, four by the Royal Air Force. It is mounted on a three-axis motion system. The visual system includes a model of an airfield
area, another of a weapon training area, and a third of an area for navigation exercises. This simulator also has a radar landmass
attachment which permits realistic simulation of the mapping radar presentation in the navigator's cockpit
/l-
fc-i&i'V
*>
k
Will
.s>
This simulator of a County Class destroyer main control room console has been used for
training students on flashing up routines and general engine room management.
Simulation covers fuel management, boiler control, steam raising and steam turbine
Rigid
terrain
Model visual flight system, showing
and camera gantry
and starboard sections. Ancillaries such as bearing temperatures,
and engine telegraphs are also simulated
control, both for port
electrical supplies
Above: Redifon 101 instrument
flight trainer
Lockheed C-130E flight simulator is a fully digital
mounted on a three-axis motion system and is
Left:
this
flight
simulator
RAAF
base in NSW, Australia. It is used for training
normal and emergency procedures. A novel
feature is the simulation of an electrical fault whereby the flight
deck is completely filled with smoke. The equipment was flown
in two RAAF C-1 30 aircraft to Australia and was fully operational
within eight weeks of shipment from the factory in England
installed at a
flight
crews
in all
Section 26: Training equipment
Flight simulators
and trainers of
types
all
The economic and
practical
operational pressures
resulting from the use of large subsonic and supersonic
aircraft has transformed the flight simulator
into a
primary rather than a secondary training aid.
The need to regard the flight simulator as an essential
part of flying training instead of a useful adjunct
has necessitated a considerable extension to the
scope of simulation, its accuracy and realism. The
introduction of digital techniques, high-performance
multi-axis motion systems, the Redifon visual flight
Military simulators
— United Kingdom
half are for military aircraft.
Quantity
1
Transaal
C160
2
2
8
CHSS-2
helicopter
3
Comet 4
Argosy
Meteor
Hunter
Aermacchi
1
Lightning
1
4
Javelin
6
3
2
Gnat
Gannet
Scimitar
1
1
2
1
1
1
Northrop F5
1
2
are listed
— Overseas
Aircraft type
1
Phantom
Some examples
below:
3
5
1
4
Buccaneer
Wessex
flight simulation, has supplied some 200
simulators throughout the world, of which nearly
visual
Buccaneer
Agusta Bell 204B helicopter
Lockheed C130
Canadair CC106
VC-10
HS Nimrod
Mk
Mk
Mk
of
flight
Military simulators
Quantity
Aircraft type
Lightning
Lightning
Lightning
Comet 2
system has permitted the flight simulator to meet a
constant growth of diverse requirements.
Redifon, the largest manufacturer of flight simulators
in Europe and second in the world, as well as being
the established leader in the rapidly expanding field
5
6
MB326
3
Sabre
Canberra
Hunter
101 instrument
15
1
3
flight trainer
8
2
helicopter
1
Valiant
3
Vulcan
4
Victor
2
101 instrument
flight trainer
1
The Redifon 2000
cessing
in
digital
many Redifon
computer which handles the data prosimulators and trainers
Other simulators
manufactures
Redifon
digital
and
analogue
flight
kinds, including type trainers and
procedure trainers, as well as closed-circuit colour
television visual systems, marine radar
simulators,
action speed tactical teachers and weapons trainers,
ship's control room and submarine simulators, anti-
simulators of
all
submarine tactical simulators, vehicle-driving
and other simulators for specialised purposes.
trainers,
Computers
As an
essential
part
of
its
simulators
and
trainers,
Redifon also designs and manufactures its own digital
and analogue computers and interface equipment, and
computer-based data preparation systems. The Redifon
2000 general-purpose digital computer, as incorporated in both military and civil flight simulators,
is
a fast, high-performance machine designed for
and real-time applications.
The computer features a one-microsecond memory
cycle, uses integrated circuits extensively and all semiconductors are silicon for reliability.
It
has a very
powerful instruction repertoire including indexing and
indirect addressing, hardware multiply and
divide,
flexible single-bit and half-length word operation. A
software package is provided complete with assembler,
diagnostics and utility programmes. Peripherals include
an IBM Selectric typewriter, 300 characters per second
paper-tape reader and a 110 characters per second
paper-tape punch as standard equipment.
scientific
REDIFON LIMITED
Flight Simulation Mzrketing Unit
Broomhill Road, London
Telephone: 01 -874 7281
SW
Telex:
18,
England
264029
REDIFON
1966
1970
547
Section 26: Training equipment
An
instructor
and
a
group of students
at
A
student from
controller,
on
the PAR.
A
the
Women's Royal
Air
Diagrammatic representation of an
the Royal Air Force
Central Air Traffic Control School, working together
Solartron basic trainer simulating precision approach radar
on
(PAR)
(WRAF)
Force
simulator
a
for
training
elementary and advanced
communications, radar and
acting
as final
approach
a Solartron air traffic control simulator, adjusting the elevation servo for
simulated aircraft
is
shown
at
air electronics trainer (a flight
electronics officers), suitable for
air
instruction
Student
the
in
electrical
ECM
air
in
systems,
MH
one
of the life-like cubicles of
electronics trainer
about four miles from touchdown
ma
Above
left:
tion video
SY2046
Solartron
map
at
RAF
high-resolu-
station
Benson,
with optical system withdrawn to show
twin optical channels allowing choice
between two map plates at each display
position
Above
RAF
setting
Left:
right:
approach control room at
The display range
station Benson.
is
30nm.
video
map
at
displayed
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75nm
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range of
548
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same map
at displayed
Section 26: Training equipment
Simulators and video
for air traffic control
Solartron
air traffic
maps
and defence
control simulators
the field of ground-to-air simulation equipment,
Solartron has paid particular attention to the needs of
air traffic control training, in both the military and civil
spheres. The latest comprehensive range of equipments
cover both radar and non-radar aspects.
Although Solartron simulators comprise a wide
variety of types for diverse applications, they are
designed mainly to provide, on radar or other display
equipment, a synthetic version of the appropriate data.
These may include, for example, radar echoes from
fully controllable aircraft or other targets, permanent
echoes from geographical features, weather effects
and operational and control data.
Operationally, the purpose of these equipments is
to provide a synthetic but essentially realistic means of
training and evaluation for radar operators, operational
teams, controllers and other key personnel.
The pictures opposite show some of the 1 3 Solartron
simulators in use at the RAF Central Air Traffic Control
School, Shawbury. Each of the advanced trainers at
the school is designed to simulate fully the approach
In
control environment with both surveillance radar and
precision approach radar (PAR). Commutated aerial
direction finding (CADF) and secondary surveillance
radar (SSR) simulators are also included.
Solartron special flight trainers
the air electronics trainer (a flight simulator for
electronics officers) ten students, each seated in a
separate cubicle representing the air electronics cabin
in an aircraft, receive elementary and advanced training
in the operation of electrical systems, communications,
radar and electronic counter measures equipment.
An exercise would cover aircraft preparation procedures, engine starting, pre-flight checks, and takeoff.
During the following airborne phase a realistic
radar picture of the area below, ECM, communications
and electrical systems simulation are provided, with a
In
air
programme
of pre-computed equipment failures.
instructors guide the students through
exercise and act as pilots when required.
Four
the
Solartron ground control interception simulators
Radar simulators in the defence field cover the full
range of operation from early warning to fighter
recovery. Student controllers and trackers work with
radar displays similar to those used operationally,
backed by marking and handover facilities. Simulation
of stacked-beam and height-finder radars can be provided together with the effects of electronic countermeasures (ECM) and electronic counter-counter
measures (ECCM).
Solartron high-resolution video maps
A video map is a means of displaying topographical and
other static information in relation to a radar picture. Its
operational usefulness depends on the extent to which
detail can be displayed (resolution) and the ability to
maintain a precise relationship between radar and
video map pictures (accuracy).
The Solartron high-resolution video map achieves a
standard of resolution and accuracy which permits an
entirely new approach to the operational use of video
maps.
The two reproductions of a plan position indicator
(PPI) display at the bottom of the opposite page show
clearly the amount of information which can be included on the video map plate without taxing the
resolution of the equipment.
Both show the same
plate, but the one at the right shows a central portion
only at a magnification of
10. Typical accuracy in
relation to an extended runway centre-line at six miles
from touchdown is better than 50m (1 50ft) left or right.
These high-resolution video maps have been responsible for a quiet revolution in the techniques of
radar control in which range and bearing data have
been largely superseded by positional references.
In
systems
using digital techniques it is
possible to provide considerable numbers of preprogrammed targets and to preserve a precise record of
each exercise. In the smaller digital simulators video
tape recording is used both to supplement the threat
and to record results.
The same video mapping, permanent echo and
weather generation facilities are available for GCI
simulators as for ATC equipments.
In
larger
air traffic control they contribute to air safety by significantly reducing the risks of accidental penetration of
controlled airspace.
All Royal Air Force stations included in the current
ATC radar equipment programme have Solartron highresolution video maps.
Single and dual-optic video map equipments are
A
available in double or single-bay configurations.
smaller, more compact version, designed to permit
transportation and operation from a road trailer, is also
available.
Video maps are now available in a transportable
designed for trailer-mounting as part of a
mobile radar installation. They can operate without
change of plate in an area having a radius equal to
half the operational range of the radar.
version
Solartron radar video tape recorders
Video tape recorders are supplied as separate items
as well as forming part of simulator equipment. Using
tape decks designed to TV Raster standards, they can
record the video from a radar or a simulator together
with a related audio channel.
THE SOLARTRON ELECTRONIC GROUP LIMITED
Farnborough, Hampshire, England
Telephone: Farnborough 44433
Cables: Solartron Farnborough
Telex:
85245
549
Section 26: Training equipment
Top: view of the control console of the Solartron sonar trainer
supplied to the Royal Norwegian Navy (photo by courtesy of the
editor of 'Vi
Menn')
Above: interior of the mobi'a Solartron marine radar simulator,
which is housed in the trailers shown in the inset (right)
550
Section 26: Training equipment
Simulators and trainers
for naval
and marine use
The Solartron Electronic Group manufacture a complete
range of simulators and trainers for naval and marine
These fall naturally into the following different
use.
types.
Operations trainer
This system uses digital computation and provides a
number of radar-carrying ships, targets and a realistic
coastline to those under training. Its main purpose is
to train operators and plotters in their basic skills and to
weld them into a complete operations room team. If
there are sufficient radar-carrying ships and targets in
this type of trainer, all can also be used for tactical training of the Command. Examples are the Redpole trainer
shown here, with six radar-carrying shipsand 30 targets,
Dryad, and the £2m combined action
installed at
information and tactical trainer ordered for the Royal
Australian Navy.
HMS
Action speed tactical trainer
In its purest form the action speed tactical trainer is
designed exclusively for training the Command in
tactics. The designs are nowadays based entirely on
digital techniques (although Solartron have installed
advanced analogue systems). Two simulators of this
type have been installed recently, one of them for the
Turkish Navy.
Sonar and gunnery system trainers
At present it is still less expensive to use analogue computing methods for these types of trainer and, to obtain
the accuracy required when there is a wide range ratio
from many thousands down to a few hundred yards,
servo-resolver techniques are employed. Solartron has
supplied an advanced sonar system trainer to the Royal
Norwegian Navy and gunnery system trainers to the
Royal Swedish Navy. Of the latter, several are transportable so that they can be carried from ship to ship
and connected to the ship's gunnery system for training
in
the operators' ship.
Marine radar simulator
standard digital equipment to meet the
British Ministry of Transport Specification for use in
civilian navigation schools and is available in standard
form with one, two or three radar-carrying ships, a
number of targets and realistic coastline. It can be readily
adapted for naval use by the inclusion of target speeds
to coverthedifferent ranges required byships. helicopters
and aircraft. A simulator of this type has been installed
This
is
General view of 'Redpole'action speed tactical trainer installation,
with provision for six radar-carrying ships and 30 targets
a
the Royal Australian Navy and two have been
supplied to the Royal Navy, each with one own ship and
for
These
eight targets for helicopter direction training.
simulators have been built in trailers as shown opposite
and can be easily moved to wherever the training is
required, such as to a jetty alongside a ship.
THE SOLARTRON ELECTRONIC GROUP LIMITED
Farnborough, Hampshire, England
Telephone: Farnborough 44433
Cables: Solartron Farnborough
Telex:
85245
551
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instructor's remote control unit (above)
be located outside the operations room
is
compact and can
The helicopter pilot's control panel (below) can also be remotely
mounted, with the pilot receiving instructions from the operations
room
The main electronics cabinet of the Thorn Bendix shipborne
Housed in a
anti-submarine simulator and command trainer.
standard waterproof rack, the cabinet can be located in any
convenient position, depending on ship's layout
552
Section 26: Training equipment
Anti-submarine trainer
Shipborne simulator for
command
The purpose of the trainer is to provide exercises in
anti-submarine warfare action for the whole command
team of a ship at sea without a real target submarine
being present and without actual launching of weapons.
The training covers the sonar attacks at long and
short range and provides an automatic analysis of the
results of
such attacks.
The trainer consists of an analogue computer
which simulates the movement of a submarine, a
torpedo fired from the submarine and a helicopter. All
ranges and bearings are relative to the surface ship
which carries the trainer; inputs are also fed into the
computer relating to its own speed and course.
The movements of the submarine, helicopter and
torpedo are under the control of appropriate instructors
and can be driven along required courses only in a
realistic
manner
at
pre-determined
maximum
speeds,
turning and dive rates.
The computer generates the appropriate sonar
echoes and hydrophone effect from the simulated
submarine and torpedo in accordance with range,
Instructor's remote control unit
At the start of an exercise the instructor sets up the
initial conditions, range,
bearing and depth of the
submarine at a predetermined range and bearing from
the ship.
This is normally effected from the main
computer cabinet sited in the sonar control room.
Helicopter simulator
The helicopter director officer is provided with a
marker on his radar display which represents the
helicopter and he can carry out an attack and drop a
weapon on the target by means of his control unit.
training
bearing, aspect and depth. Additional variable parameters such as sea state and layer depth can be selected
directly by the instructor.
The sonar echoes and hydrophone effect are fed into
the existing sonar sets on board the surface ship which are
operating normally and in consequence are providing
authentic background signals.
Separate control units are provided for the instructor
These control units may be
and helicopter pilot.
positioned in the operations room away from the
computer.
The instructor may also fire a torpedo at a selected
speed, on a free or guided course at the ship. The
helicopter pilot may attack the submarine and drop a
weapon on
it.
At the end of an exercise the computer can be
frozen and a full analysis is available of the result. A
co-ordinate plotter is also provided which gives an
overall record of the courses of the submarine, torpedo
and helicopter throughout the exercise.
Thereafter the instructor controls the exercise from a
remote position in the operations room.
When control is gained by the sonar operators, the
command team is brought into the exercise and normal
operations room procedures are carried out
computer.
The data can be frozen at explosion time and are
presented to the instructor in terms of error relative to
the range has reduced sufficiently the surface
ship can also carry out a mortar attack and feed
explosion data in the weapon analyser in the main
target position.
The instructor may also fire a torpedo on a free flight
or guided course. Analysis of the result of the attack is
available on the XY plotter.
Main features of the trainer
Provides maximum realism and
genuine.
When
1 )
training at the
minimum
the most effective
cost.
Provides training for the whole command team
of a ship at sea.
3) A complete exercise can be carried out without
the need for live submarines, torpedoes or a helicopter.
4) The trainer is completely flexible and can be
adapted to work with any sonar set.
5) Complete realism is achieved since the trainer is
located on board ship and all background effects are
2)
6) The trainer can simulate the most advanced
submarine manoeuvres including high speeds and deep
dives which are often difficult to organise with a
live
target.
7)
Full analysis
is
available from the trainer on the
results of an exercise.
8) Manufacture of the equipment is to the highest
standards and integrated circuit techniques are used
for
maximum
reliability.
THORN BENDIX LIMITED
Industrial Electronics Division
Beech Avenue,
New
Basford, Nottingham,
Telephone: Nottingham 76123
Telex:
37142
NG7
Bendfx
7JJ, England
THORN
553
Section 26: Training equipment
-ke*'
simulators
ival
for action
and engine room training
Action information trainer
This action information simulation system enables two
frigate destroyer command teams to be trained simultaneously but independently. The total exercise area
1850 km) and
is 1000 nautical miles square (1850
environmental conditions such as wind and tide apply
Naval manoeuvring room training simulator
This system provides for complete simulation of the
engine room and propulsion system operation of a
submarine. All instrumentation is faithfully reproduced
A GEC-Marconi
Electronics
over the complete playing area.
The trainer comprises the necessary equipment to
simulate two 'own ship' models, together with independently controlled surface, aircraft, helicopter and
sonar targets. A convoy configuration is also available.
and the arrangement of consoles provides a realistic
impression, complete with shipborne noises, of a
manoeuvring room with the hull skin removed. The
controller's view of the equipment is shown below.
Company
MARCONI SPACE AND DEFENCE SYSTEMS LTD
Trainer
and Simulator Division
Chobham Road,
Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England
Telephone: Camberley 6331
554
1
Cables: Elliotauto'Camberley
Telex:
85289
Section 26: Training equipment
Flight simulators
for
crew and technical support
Maritime aircrew trainer
At the present time the company
producing
is
a
training
number
of maritime crew trainers for the Coastal Group of the
Royal Air Force Strike Command. These trainers will
provide realistic and comprehensive training facilities
crews of the
are able to use
for
Nimrod
all
MR Mk
1
aircraft.
their operational
The crew
equipments,
in
a
realistic setting, controlled by the instructors using an
Full
radar, sonar,
Elliott 4130
computer system.
electronic
counter
communications,
measures,
tactical navigation simulation
is
and
provided.
Procedural trainers
Procedural
techniques
are
an
essentially
practical
approach to the training and exercising of operators
and technicians. This is accomplished by repeating
sequences of operations until the trainee reacts
automatically to all circumstances that can be met in
real life.
Each trainer provides full-scale simulation of
the control station panels and is equipped with all the
controls and instruments of the systems being studied.
Extensions of procedural trainers are available by the
addition of visual displays. This allows the trainee to
have both theoretical and practical coverage of the
system.
Typical configuration of a procedural trainer suitable for training aircrews and technicians
Visual display trainers
Visual display trainers comprise modular displays for
classroom use, providing a schematic of the system
under study. They are animated by various methods,
including the use of multi-colour illumination.
trainers illustrate the operation of the
system
in all
The
modes
possible in real life.
An exact replica of the system
control panel being studied enables the pupil to operate
the trainer as if it was the real system.
The pupil's
actions trigger displays representative of the reaction
A GEC-Marconi
Electronics
of the components to the controls. Malfunctions can be
fed in at any time by the instructor using fault switches.
The use of these switches raises an immediate demand
for diagnostic and corrective action to be taken by the
pupil.
A trainer of this type assists the instructor to
It
also provides
accelerate the learning process.
student exercise in handling drills and fault diagnosis.
It is a suitable medium for training both operators and
maintenance crews.
Company
MARCONI SPACE AND DEFENCE SYSTEMS LTD
Trainer
and Simulator
Chobham Road,
Division
Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England
Telephone: Camberley 63311
Cables: Elliotauto Camberley
Telex:
85289
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COVENTRY CLIMAX ENGINES LTD
Military Sales Division
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London
Telephone: 01-499 6050
Cables: Leymotors
W1
,
London W1 Telex
England
Telex:
22498
LEVLANO
561
Section
2
Internal
combustion engines
H30 engine
.^L^?*
Maximum bhp
37-5
Speed
3000 rev/min
Engine form
In-line,
2 or 4-stroke
2
No
3
of cylinders
mm (2-166 in)
69-85 mm (2-75 in)
55
Cylinder bore
Piston stroke
Full-load
bmep
5-76 kg/cm 2 (82
maximum
Piston speed at
Engine weight
opposed pistons
(
without g
rev/min
sar)
70m/sec
(1375ft/min)
226-8 kg (500
Overall length
851
Overall width
503
Overall height
819
mm
mm
mm
lb/in-)
lb)
(335
in)
(19-8
in)
(32 25
in)
FWMD engine
Maximum bhp
20
Speed
5000 rev/mm
Engine form
In-line
2 or 4-stroke
4
No
of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Cylinder bore
64-3
Piston stroke
57-2
Full-load
562
(2-53
in)
(225
in)
4-92 kg/cm- (70
bmep
Piston speed at
mm
mm
maximum
rev/min
lb/in-)
11-44 m/sec (2-25ft/min)
Engine weight (without gear)
72-6 kg (160
Overall length
623 mm(24-5
Overall width
508
Overall height
610
mm
mm
(20
1b)
in)
in)
(24in)
Section 27: Internal combustion engines
Small military engines
and diesel
multi-fuel
H30 multi-fuel engine
The H30 was designed by
Sir
W
G Armstrong Whitworth & Co
conjunction with Coventry Climax Engines
Ltd, who have been responsible for its development and production with the British Ministry of Defence, who laid down the
basic specification and multi-fuel requirements of the engine.
(Engineers) Ltd,
in
essential
losses.
This,
tank which
Chieftain
employs
unit in
a
main power unit
an auxiliary power unit for the Chieftain tank it is
asked to provide 30 bhp for a limited period at a crankshaft
The engine is, however, capable of
speed of 2000 rev/min.
satisfactory running at 3000 rev/min, giving higher outputs.
powers the
starter of the
In its role as
Construction
The engine
is extremely well balanced and those out-of-balance
forces caused by phasing produce no serious problem even in the
higher speed ranges. The inherent advantages of piston phasing
enable the fuel to be burned at constant or near-constant volume
for part of the cycle, thus helping the engine to accommodate
the ignition delay of low-octane fuels
A further inherent
advantage when compared with the valve-in-head engines
(where limitations are imposed by the mechanics of the valve
gear) is the high rate of exhaust port opening and closing so
FWMD
power
induced by the
good combustion on
light fuels.
The H30 has been designed so as to reduce heat losses to a
minimum. A metered supply of lubricating oil can be sprayed into
the cylinder and on to the liner walls during engine cranking,
thus sealing air leakage past the piston and resulting in starting
at
temperatures of
C, within reasonable cranking time.
starting at temperatures
below 0C,
a Start Pilot ether
For
primer is
provided.
motor for the Mk 1 A engine is of the
and engages directly with the gear ring mounted
Provision
on the exhaust flywheel. The starter ratio is 8-2 to 1
is being made for starting the engine by directly hand-cranking
the exhaust crankshaft. The hydraulic pump for powering the
Leyland L60 main engine starter is driven, when required, from
the exhaust crankshaft by a sleeve mechanism which couples
It is controlled from the driver's
the crankshaft to the pump.
compartment and is locked to prevent inadvertent engagement
The 24 V
electric starter
oil-sealed type
.
when
the engine is running.
Vehicle development suggested that the H30 engine should be
lowered within the hull of the tank, and this has been accomplished by removing the underslung oil tank of the Mk 1 A and by
repositioning the Roots-type blower. Greater flexibility is therefore provided in the gear-drive from the air crankshaft to the
blower which runs at 1 .81 8 times crankshaft speed.
high-speed diesel engine
been developed from the well-known
which are employed
in the famous Godiva fire pumps. Automotive versions of these
engines have gained outstanding prominence in motor racing.
Weighing only 68-4 kg (1 58 lb) in bare form, the new 750 cm
four-cylinder diesel engine has already been used to power a
portable fire pump with an output of 796 litre/min at 7 kg/cm(175gal/min at 100 lb/in 2 ); having an overall weight of only
145 kg (320 lb) it is easily handled by two men.
This
rate of swirl
Startability
Leyland L60 multi-fuel
engine as its main power unit. In this form the H30 drives a
Rotax generator-alternator at 4000 rev mm, producing 1 kW dc
and 1 5 kW ac It also drives on selection, and at the engine
crankshaft speed of 2000 rev/min, an hydraulic pump which
the
coupled with the high
tangentially directed air-ports, assists the opposed-piston engine
to obtain
Auxiliary set for the Chieftain tank
The engine was primarily designed as the auxiliary power
an efficient high-speed two-stroke cycle engine.
for
The combustion chamber is formed almost entirely between the
two well-insulated pistons and is compact, with minimum heat
unit
Coventry Climax
has
FW
series of petrol engines
1
Construction
LM8 aluminium alloy
is
employed
for the cylinder block, cylinder
high rate of heat dissipation. To overcome this difficulty the unit
fitted with a Start Pilot capsule, facilitating cold-weather starts.
The problem of metering and injecting the extremely small
quantities of fuel required by cylinders of less than 188 cm 3
capacity has been successfully overcome. The unit is equipped
with a CAV DPA distributor-type pump. Nozzles of the standard
pintle type are employed, although advantage could be taken of
smaller nozzles if they became available.
is
Performance and operation
achieving the unit's favourable
not the light-alloy construction, but the
ability to operate at high crankshaft speeds. Whereas the engine
is rated to produce 20 bhp at 5000 rev/min running on gasoil,
power-to-weight
Commonality with
petrol engine
The crankcase scantlings of the petrol version on which the
FWMD is based are more than adequate for the combustion
head and sump in the interests of weight reduction. Although
aluminium construction is entirely satisfactory with regard to
crankcase rigidity it can create starting difficulties owing to the
The most important
it has been operated experimentally at 6000 rev/min, developing
25 bhp.
The engine operates successfully both on part load throughout
the speed range and on full load at around maximum rev/min.
Operating on gasoil with a high sulphur content does not
create cold corrosion problems because the running temperature
of the oil and coolant (about 80 C) is quickly attained.
factor in
ratio
is
pressures of the diesel cycle by virtue of the petrol unit's high
bmep and operating speed. Overhead camshaft for valve operation offers reliability and long life under peak load conditions, as
proven by the performance of petrol-driven versions of this engine,
which in automotive form have been uprated to develop 65 bhp
at 8000 rev/min. A unit of this type was fitted to the Lotus that
won the Index of Performance at Le Mans in 1957.
Detailed features of the unit that are common with those of the
petrol engine include aluminium pistons with two compression
rings and one oil-control ring above the gudgeon pin (the crowns
of the diesel engine pistons are cut away to accommodate valve
openings) and slip-fit cast-iron liners. The three-bearing crankshaft is fully counterbalanced. The oil pump is driven by a spur
gear from the front end of the crankshaft and separate tensioncontrolled chain drives are provided for the camshaft and injection pump.
Big-end and main bearings are of the Glacier tinaluminium or Vandervell VP2 type and the valve inserts are of
austenitic iron.
COVENTRY CLIMAX ENGINES LIMITED
BRITISH
Military Sales Division
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1, England
Telephone: 01-499 6050
Cables: Leymotors London W1 Telex
Telex: 22498
LEYLAND
563
Section
->l\
Internal
combustion engines
Foden Type FD.6 Mk 6 marine generating
84 kW output.
Dry weight is
1450 kg (3200 1b)
set with
^t_
FD.6
Mk
6 propulsion engine as fitted
Royal Navy
866 kg (1 91
starting gear
survey
lb)
and
boats.
is
fitted
)
in
weighs
with handIt
FD.6 Mk 7 radiator-cooled emergency
power generating set of 120 kW capacity.
Weight is 1967 kg (4340 1b)
FD.12 Mk 7 propulsion engine used as
cruising engine in combined diesel-andgas
(CODAG)
2087 kg (4600
>64
installations.
lb)
Weight
is
Section 27: Internal combustion engines
Diesel engines
for
marine propulsion, power and industry
Foden diesel engines within the power range from
84 to 440 bhp are used throughout the world for
marine propulsion, electric power generating and
Crankshaft
This
is
a nickel steel forging
industrial duties.
Fuel injection system
engines in this range have the same bore and
1 20 mm) and major components are interstroke (92
changeable. This offers obvious advantages in spares
back-up when these engines are used as defence
equipment.
The Mk 6 engines are mechanically blown twostroke cycle, manufactured in 4, 6 and 12-cylinder
The Mk 7 engines, in 6 and 12-cylinder sizes,
sizes.
are exhaust turbo-charged.
These engines have a service life at full power of
10 000 hours between overhauls and, due to weight
saving by the use of light alloy castings and small size
resulting from the two-stroke cycle of operation, their
weight/bhp and size/bhp ratios are outstandingly low.
These features are further advantages when used as
naval defence equipment because they facilitate refitby-replacement procedures.
Design features are as follows:
A
Crankcase
An aluminium
conditions.
All
wet
alloy casting, fitted with
liners.
pump
lift
all
over.
with hydraulic governor
and excess
used, with
injectors are carried
fuel
fuel return
pumps.
is
Fuel
the cylinder heads so that they
disturbing other fittings and
for fuel leaks to contaminate the
in
may be removed without
it
impossible
is
lubricating
oil.
Lubrication
Fully automatic with full-flow filtration. The oil cooler
situated in the fresh water cooling system, so that the
water thermostats also control the lubricating oil
is
temperature.
Cooling
Marine engines are heat-exchanger cooled with a
centrifugal fresh-water pump and a displacement type
sea-water pump.
Industrial and harbour duty engines
are radiator-cooled. Both types of cooling systems are
designed to conform with the most severe tropical
centrifugally
Starting
loads are carried on steel
through-bolts which form the cylinder head holdingdown bolts at the top end and the main bearing studs
at the bottom end.
cast
unit fuel injection
machined
All firing
All
All
engines are fitted with a 24 V dc starter system.
engines can start at -7 C (20 F) without starting
aids.
Hand-starting
consisting
gear,
equipment and cranking handle,
4 and 6-cylinder engines.
Bearings
Aluminium-tin shell-type main and big-end bearings.
of
is
decompression
on all
available
Engine ratings
Cylinder heads
A
separate cylinder head
accordance with the requirements of
Standard BS649:1958.
All ratings are in
is
used
Type
for
each cylinder.
British
Marine propulsion
— shaft hp
Continuous
12 hour
Intermittent
1800 rev/min
2000 rev/min
2000 rev/min
81
90
136
100
150
213
300
427
FD.4 Mk 6
FD.6 Mk 6
FD.6 Mk7
FD.12 Mk6
FD.12 Mk7
122
182
244
364
—
271
—
Generator
1
— kW
50 Hz or dc
500 rev/min
60 Hz or dc
1800 rev/min
48
56
84
125
168
250
71
100
143
200
FODENS LIMITED
Marine Department
Elworth Works, Sandbach, Cheshire, England
Telephone: Sandbach 3244
Cables:
Fodenway Sandbach
Telex:
36163
565
Section 27: Internal combustion engines
The
Leyland L.60
standard form
multi-fuel engine
The Leyland L.60 engine as
a power pack
use in fighting vehicles. The radiators
are hinged and can be swung up to give
access to the engine auxiliaries
for
ooc
Section 27: Internal combustion engines
Multi-fuel engine
Leyland L.60
700 bhp
Conforming to specifications laid down by the British
Fighting Vehicle Research and Development Establishment, the Leyland L.60 engine is designed to run satisfactorily on a wide range of fuels and consumes a
higher proportion of the hydrocarbons available in crude
oil
than
possible with
is
current designs
of
piston
engines.
Even when running on lower grade petroleum fuels,
the Leyland L.60 engine is comparatively quiet, starts
Research and
easily and has a high power output.
development work on the L.60 engine was initially
undertaken by Leyland Motors Ltd to produce a
reliable power unit to meet the rapidly increasing
demands for an engine suitable for use in various
—
l
.
It has the advantage also
application, especially in those
territories where, for economic or geographical reasons,
it is essential to have a power unit which can be run
spheres of military operation.
of
limited
industrial
on whatever fuel is in plentiful supply at any one
moment. A power rating as high as 700 bhp can be
achieved for certain duties.
Despite the compact envelope dimensions of the
sufficient drives and power take-off points
have been provided to enable a range of auxiliaries to
be fitted which make the unit suitable for use in varied
engine,
applications.
The engine has been accepted
powers the Chieftain
vehicles and
for use
in
military
battle tank.
jain
(103 55
mm
)
1
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The L.60
water-cooled six-cylinder engine with wet
cylinder liners in a monobloc casting combining crankcases and
cylinder block. A twin crankshaft layout has been adopted using
conventional connecting rods for each piston. The upper (exhaust)
crankshaft is coupled to the lower by a train of gears. The starter
ring and output shaft are driven from one of the intermediate
gears
is
a vertical
in this train.
A
Rootes-type positive-displacement triple-lobe scavenge
blower is driven from an auxiliary gear train at the front on the
engine which also drives the lubricating oil pumps and generator.
From the blower inlet air enters a large air manifold and passes
through the cylinder inlet ports which are arranged to give a
pronounced swirl to the ingoing charge. The engine port timing
is designed to allow the charge air to scavenge exhaust gases
from the cylinders before the exhaust ports are covered by the
upper pistons on their compression stroke.
An in-line 1 2-element fuel injection pump and hydraulic speed
governor are driven from the auxiliary gear train, feeding two
injector nozzles in each cylinder.
One set of nozzles provides
injection in advance of main fuel injection to assist combustion
propagation.
The
works on the dry sump principle with
circulated round the engine by a gear type pump
lubrication system
lubricating
oil
and returned to a storage tank by a separate scavenge pump from
the engine sump. The circuit incorporates triple cloth element
filters, a centrifugal filter and a heat exchanger.
Each piston is a two-piece unit comprising a high grade heatresisting steel crown spigoted to the cast iron piston body.
Both crankshafts are forged from chrome-molybdenum and
hardened by nitriding.
The cooling system is pressurised.
A heavy-duty starter motor is fitted. A wide range of optional
equipment is available.
are
Specification
No
of cylinders: 6
Bore X stroke: 117-5
1 46
Cubic capacity: 1 9 litres (1
•
mm
(4-625
60 in 3 )
Max horsepower rating: 700 bhp
Max torque (net): 218kgf m (1 580
Compression ratio: 16-75 to 1
•
5-75
in)
1
Ibf ft) at
1400rev/min
Firing order: 1, 6, 2, 4, 3, 5
Rotation: counter-clockwise viewed from flywheel
Crankshaft speed: 2100rev/min
Output speed: 2625 rev/min
Idling speed: 400 rev/min
Weight (including starter and generator): 1928 kg (4250
LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED
lb)
BBITISM
Military Sales Division
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1 England
Telephone: 01-499 6050
Cables: Leymotors London W1 Telex
Telex: 22498
,
LEVLANO
567
7 7:
en
Internal
combustion engines
Perkins range of industrial engines
4.99
DETAILS
1.0
4.107
4.108
3.152
D3.152
4.203
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(1)
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4.248
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36
39
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2000
2250
2400
3000
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24
27
29
34
38
48
56
41
59
39
46
53
61
64
69
57
—
51
65
—
54
66
77
83
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31
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36
38
39
41
43
43
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60
78
3000
3000
2400
2500
2400
2500
82
2500
62
3000
10 1
73
150
330
109
11-1
208
80
150
330
15 5
112
15-7
79
150
330
113
204
450
150
236
520
26 7
193
265
585
28
202
265
585
26 3
190
89
105
113
117
intermittent
gross bhp
at rev/min
Max torque
kgf m
Ibf
ft
Dry weight
(bare)
kg
lb
204
450
2000
327
722
110
2500
135
2250
36 6
272
375
825
49 4
356
408
900
Perkins range of transport engines
DETAILS
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rev/min
4.154
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4.203
(V)
4.236
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6.354
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52
62/70
3000/
3600
63
80
2600
2800
120
2800
gross torque
V8.510
(V)
109
15 6
206
267
36
lb
ft
79
at
rev/min
2000
113
2000
149
1350
193
1400
260
1400
150/170
2000/
2800
52 3
378
1600
150
330
195
430
216
477
263
580
380
836
607
1340
4000
at
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'
4.108
(V)
m
kgf
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but without starter
motor flywheel and flywheel
housing
kg
dynamo
lb
Perkins range of agricultural engines
DETAILS
D3.152
(TA)
4.107
4.154
4.248
4.270
6.354
(TA)
D4.203
(TA)
4.236
(TA)
(TA)
(TA)
(TA)
(TA)
21/47
22 41
38/62
29 62
36 78
37/82
36/62
51/
1000/
2000
110
1000/
2500
2250
163
200/
2500
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m
kgf
ft
rev/min
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kg
(bare)
lb
000
2500
80/
1500/
1800/
1000/
1000/
3000
3000
2300
2500
169
10 9
15-6
22 2
26 7
37 6
49-4
52 3
79
1900
113
161
2000
1300
193
1400
28
202
1400
263
122
1300
190
1000
272
1400
356
1600
378
1600
204
450
150
330
195
430
236
520
265
585
265
585
303
680
375
825
408
900
607
1340
1000/
2500
rev/min
120/
135
1800/
1
1
1
Perkins range of marine engines
DETAILS
Shp
at
rev/min
6.354
T6.354
P3.152
4.107
4.108
4.236
H6.354
(M)
(M)
(M)
(M)
HT6.354
(M)
V8.510
(M)
21/33
1200/
2000
25 '47
2000/
36 72
1200/
52/115
1200/
2800
106 145
1800/
78/160
4000
26'49
2000'
4000
2400
2800
455
1002
224
495
229
505
452
996
580/600
1280/
1320
659 '676
1450/
1490
910
2000
2500
(M)
1200/
Dry weight
(installed)
kg
lb
568
Section 27: Internal combustion engines
Diesel engines
multi-purpose power units
Perkins Diesel Engines Limited is a worldwide leader
the manufacture of high-speed diesel engines.
in
Production facilities operate in twelve countries,
while two major plants, a modern research and development complex and international headquarters, are
at Peterborough in England. The Perkins engine range
covers outputs of from 18bhp to 185bhp and includes
three, four, and six-cylinder in-line and eight-cylinder
'V configurations.
All engines are of the four-cycle, liquid-cooled and
direct-injection type, except those operating above
3000rev/min where indirect injection is used. Gasoline
versions of some engines are available. Specifications
can be varied to meet the special requirements of altitude or climate with provision for flameproofing (nonelectric starting), power-takeoff points and instru-
mentation.
PERKINS ENGINES LIMITED
Peterborough, PE1 5NA, England
Tel:
Peterborough 67474
Cables: Perkoil Peterborough Telex
Telex:
32132
569
Section 27: Internal combustion engines
A
Petter
test
rig.
PJ4 45 bhp air-cooled diesel powering a hydraulic
The equipment is standard test gear used by Royal
Naval Air Stations
Left:
A
Petter
oil-fired heater.
A
Petter
AB1
5 bhp air-cooled diesel engine powering an
The engine can be used in sub-zero temperatures
AA1
3
bhp air-cooled
an induced-flow water
570
pump
in
diesel engine
used to power
service with the Royal
Navy
Section 27: Internal combustion engines
Diesel engines
for general applications
of the engines can be mada available with
reverse rotation and up to eight methods of starting.
A world-wide network of agents with spares and service
facilities is maintained by the Petter Service Division
in over 1 56 countries. Spare parts for obsolete models
are readily available, as are factory-trained service
engineers to assist Petter agents and users wherever
and water-cooled diesel engines
45 bhp at speeds from 1000 to
3600 rev/min. They are used throughout the world to
power auxiliary power units, water pumps, compressors, hoists, conveyors, loaders and other 'offhighway' equipment.
Their simple design and robust construction coupled
The majority
with their versatility of drive make them ideal power
units for use by armed forces. A wide range of variants
has been developed to suit specialised applications.
they
Petter industrial
range from
AM,
15
air
to
be.
illustrations
of engines
below show only
a small selection
from the Petter range.
BA1. 6-75-100 bhp
AC1. 4-2-6-5 bhp
AB1 2-3-50 bhp
1-5-3-5 bhp
may
The
rf**ys
BA2, 13-5-200 bhp
PH1
2.
4-0-16-4 bhp
PJ1/2W, 50-22
PJ1/2, 50-22-5 bhp
5
bhp
PJ3/4.
150-45 bhp
A Hawker
PETTERS LIMITED
Staines, Middlesex, England
Telephone: Staines 51333
Cables: Diesel Staines Telex
Telex:
PAZ1, 1-5-30 bhp
PH1/2W, 4-0-16-4 bhp
23871
PJ3/4W, 150-45 bhp
Siddeley
Company
f&
571
Section 27: Internal combustion engines
Top: Rolls-Royce B60 six-cylinder petrol engine
Centre: Rolls-Royce B81 eight-cylinder petrol engine
Bottom: Rolls-Royce K60 multi-fuel engine
Rolls-Royce B-range petrol engines are four, six and eightpower requirements of between
80 and 235bhp. Production is currently concentrated on the six
and eight-cylinder versions and it is a feature of the range that
several major components such as pistons, connecting rods,
valve gear and bearings are common to different models.
B-range petrol engines were adopted as the standard power
units for all the British Army's wheeled combat vehicles in 1 948.
They are also in service with 27 overseas governments. The major
applications are the Daimler Ferret scout car (130bhp B60),
Alvis Saladin armoured car (1 60bhp B80), Alvis Saracen armoured
personnel carrier (160bhp B80), Alvis Stalwart high mobility
load carrier (220bhp B81 ), and the West German HS30 armoured
personnel carrier (235bhp B81 ). In addition B-range engines are
widely used in a number of different types of general-purpose
vehicle, and emergency vehicles such as airfield crash tenders
(Atkinson, Thornycroft, and Alvis Salamander) and fire appliances
(Dennis, ERF) where excellent performance and reliability are
cylinder jn-line units meeting
essential requirements.
The Rolls- Royce K60 is an advanced multi-fuel engine designed
occupy no more space than the most powerful of the B-range
series. As a result, it is remarkably compact and light.
The K60 is a 6-57 litre six-cylinder, opposed-piston, compression-ignition unit developing powers up to 220bhp at 3750 output shaft rev/min. It is capable of operation on MT80 combat
to
petrol, Avtur, Avtag, or
No
1
diesel fuel.
Rolls-Royce produce the K60 and
equipment (steering
unit
its
associated transmission
and licence-built Allison TX200 autothe British FV430 range of armoured
matic transmission) for
tracked vehicles. The engine
also in
is
full
production for the
Swedish S tank.
Turbocharged diesel versions of the K60 have been developed
and several 275bhp K60T engines are in service. More than
500bhp has been obtained from turbocharged and intercooled K60TC engines under experimental conditions. This and
the studies into multi-fuel and diesel versions of rotary piston
engines exemplify the advanced research and development work
undertaken by Rolls-Royce
Number
Cubic capacity
Comp.
cm
Rolls-Royce B60
6
4260
260
6-4
130
4000
209
Rolls-Royce B61
6
4887
298
7-25
168
4000
Rolls-Royce B80
8
5670
346
6-4
160
Rolls-Royce B81
8
6522
398
6-4
Rolls-Royce B81
8
6522
398
8
6522
398
Rolls-Royce K60
6
6570
401
Rolls-Royce K60T
6
6570
401
B81SV
.
.
the military engine
Maximum
Maximum power
of
cylinders
Rolls-Royce
in
field.
Net dry weight
torque
ratio
3
in 3
bhp
rev/min
m
rev/min
kg
29
2500
372
820
268
37
2250
369
815
3750
280
39
2250
454
1000
195
3750
328
45
2200
458
1010
6-5
220
4000
330
46
2750
458
1010
7-25
235
4000
358
50
2500
458
1010
220
3750'
360
50
2150-
749
1650
275
3750-
425
58
2625*
816
1800
:1
Ibf ft
kgf
lb
eff.
158
eff.
I
'Output shaft rev/min
572
15-8
Section 27: Internal combustion engines
High-performance engines
for military
combat vehicles
Rolls-Royce has been associated with military combat vehicles for more than 60 years and during that time
has become a leading specialist in the design, development and manufacture of military engines.
Today, the company offers a range of power units which have been specifically designed for military
All have excellent power-to-weight and power-to-bulk ratios.
All have the ability
vehicle applications.
to operate at maximum power for long periods in a wide range of climatic conditions with the minimum of
All offer very high standards of reliability.
All can be readily adapted to meet almost any specific
attention.
installational requirement.
Rolls-Royce B60
25-4
r
- -
37-6
In
:
~
5E
?
:n
:-
Rolls-Royce B81
6 6
cm
47 7
Rolls-Royce K60
121 2
25.8
in
cm
n
65 5cm
ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED
Motor Car Division
Crewe, Cheshire, England
Telephone: Crewe 55155
Cables: Roycru
Crewe
Telex: 36121
573
portion 27: internal combustion engines
*
Top:
A
Thornycroft
tractor unit
Rolls-Royce
Centre:
tank
transporter
powered by an eight-cylinder
C
range diesel engine
100-foot
Libyan
built by John
Thornycroft & Co Ltd and powered by
three Rolls-Royce 'D' range engines each
customs
of
Arrakib,
patrol
a
vessel
I
580 bhp
Bottom: Scammell wreck recovery vehicle
a six-cylinder Rolls-Royce diesel
engine
with
574
Section 27: Internal combustion engines
Diesel engines
compressors, etc
for vehicles, boats, generators,
Rolls-Royce diesel engines operate in 115 countries
throughout the world.
The Oil Engine Division's
products include diesel engines in various ranges
producing from 100 to 750 brake horsepower, marine
diesel generating sets from 70-440 kW and industrial
shunting locomotives from 30-75 tons weight.
Diesel engines Four ranges of diesel engines are
produced by the company, the SF65C, C and Eagle
ranges of 130 mm (5i in) bore and 152 mm (6 in)
stroke and the D range of 168 mm (6Mn) bore and
Engines can be cooled by
184 mm (7\ in) stroke.
Industrial
radiator or heat exchanger, normally aspirated or turbocharged and are available to suit automotive, earthmoving, industrial, marine and rail traction applications.
Marine diesel generating sets Rolls-Royce engines
are used in many auxiliary generating sets in service
throughout the world. Their reliability has been proved
many years' service.
Locomotives Rolls-Royce manufactures
over
of locomotives, the
four ranges
Vanguard, Sentinel, Steelman and
Yorkshire.
and auto motive en gines
min
Width
Height
Weight
1514
752
(59-63)
(29-62)
1101
(43-35)
(2460)
Model
bhp
SF65CN
105
1200
to
to
190
2100
117
1200
to
to
210
2100
143
1200
to
to
253
2100
165
1200
1560
858
1295
1185
to
to
(61-43)
(33-80)
(50-97)
(2613)
300
2100
219
1200
1797
836
1252
1470
to
to
(70-74)
(33-30)
(49-30)
(3242)
400
2100
C6NFL
SF65CT
C6TFL
C8TFL
rev
NOTE Dimensions and
grammes.
in
Length
1449
(5707)
1511
(59-50)
740
785
1133
(29-12)
(31-30)
(2499)
762
(3000)
weights are given
Figures
in
1116
in
1224
1265
(48-20)
(2788)
millimetres
and
kilo-
brackets are the equivalent measurements
Model
DV8N
DV8T
DV8TCA
Eagle 205
(truck ratings)
Eagle 220
(truck ratings)
Eagle 260
(truck ratings)
inches and pounds respectively.
* Includes radiator.
Eagle 300
These are standard engine powers but for certain military
requirements different ratings may be agreed according to
(truck ratings)
Length
Width
Height
1200
1802
3493
(70-95)
1533
(6035)
1605
to
(63-20)
(7700)
Weight
bhp
rev min
296
to
470
1800
377
1200
1927
1533
1716
3565
to
to
(75-90)
(60-35)
(67-55)
(7860)
582
1800
485
1200
to
to
750
1800
127
1200
to
to
205
2100
138
1200
1571
to
to
(61-85)
220
2100
167
1200
1562
778-5
1200
1162
to
to
(61-50)
(3065)
(47-25)
(2562)
260
2100
189
1200
1562
778-5
1200
1162
to
to
(61-50)
(30-65)
(47-25)
(2562)
300
2100
*
*
*
2743
(10800)
*
1699
2053
4853
(66 90)
(80-80)
(10700)
1571
(61-85)
778-5
(30-65)
1200
(4725)
1111
(2450)
1200
1111
(2450)
778-5
(30-65)
(47-25)
application.
Marine eng ines
Width
Weight
Model
bhp
rev/min
SF65CNM
104
1200
1495
930
1192
1242
to
to
(58-88)
(36-62)
(46-95)
(2738)
190
2100
117
1200
1564
842
1147
1503
to
to
(61-58)
(33-17)
(45-17)
(3313)
210
2100
141
1200
1723
1043
1229
1524
to
to
(67-80)
(41-10)
(48-40)
(3360)
255
2100
179
1200
1564
882
1136
1524
to
to
(61-58)
(34 75)
(44-73)
(3360)
310
2000
252
1200
1881
873
1217
1747
to
(7408)
(34-40)
(47-93)
(3852)
C6NFLM
SF65CTM
C6TFLM
C8TFLM
to
DV8NM
DV8TM
DV8TCWM
Length
Height
Rolls-Royce C8TFL automotive diesel engine
410
2000
290
1200
1803
1509
1586
3538
to
to
(71 00)
(59-37)
(62-45)
(7800)
455
1800
370
1200
1803
1509
1622
3810
to
to
(71 00)
(59-37)
(62-45)
(8400)
546
1800
450
1200
1803
1509
1622
3900
to
to
(71 00)
(59-37)
(62-45)
(8600)
685
1800
Rolls-Royce
ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED
Oil
DV8TCWM
ROLLS
ROLLS-ROYCE
Engine Division
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Telephone: Shrewsbury 52262
Cables: Roycar Shrewsbury
Telex:
35171
ROYCE
marine diesel engine
|
DIESELS
575
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27:
Internal
.rial
ii
combustion engines
& Company Limited, with 50 years'
the design and development of diesels,
manufacture air-cooled and water-cooled engines
within the range from 1 -5 to 1 02 hp Diesel enginedriven generating sets from 1-75 to 75 kVA. in
single- and three-phase ac, are also built and
R
and
A
Lister
experience
ine diesel engines
in
supplied for base load and standby duties.
diesel engines for propulsion
R A Lister & Co Ltd
Dursley. Gloucestershire.
576
GL11 4HS England
Telephone: Dursley 2371
and
Marine
from 3
to
company,
8500 bhp
Lister
are marketed by a subsidiary
Blackstone Mirrlees Marine.
Lister engines are giving reliable and efficient
service in a wide variety of applications throughout
the world. They are supported by a first-class aftersales and spares service, provided by a network of
distributors and associated companies overseas.
auxiliary duties
Cables: Machinery Dursley
Telex: 431 56
28
Power
Section
generating
equipment
577
^o*ion 28:
Power generating equipment
4-5 kVA, 50 Hz set
These sets have been designed
mobile sources of power for use
in
provide highly
areas where trans-
to
They are light enough to be
portation is difficult.
easily positioned within the working area by using the
integral carrying handles, while the strong tubular
steel frame, within which all the components are
shock-mounted, ensures that the sets can withstand
the severe loadings which may be experienced in
transportation by road or air.
The performance of both sets is controlled to a closer
tolerance than is usual in such lightweight generators
and
their
reliability
has
been
proved
endurance, climatic and transportation
5 kVA, 400 Hz set
578
in
trials.
extensive
The very
exacting requirements which these sets have to fulfil
have been fully met without complex design features
In
and this has reduced maintenance to a minimum
addition the JLO L372 engine used in both sets is a
very simple power unit which has a long record of
excellent performance.
Each set, in its particular field, provides the optimum
of reliability, mobility, efficiency and
maintainability and the increasing variety of applications for which they have been specified indicates the
high level of user confidence which
has been
established.
combination
Section 28: Power generating equipment
Power generating sets
Lightweight portable units
kVA, 400 Hz set
was originally designed
4 5 kVA, 50 Hz set
5
general-purpose set which may be used as a
power source for mobile workshops, lighting, communications, etc. It consists of a JLO L372 manually
started two-stroke petrol engine, close-coupled to a
two-pole alternator with a self-exciting rotating
armature. The set produces its rated power up to an
This set
This
a
is
equivalent of 1500 m (5000 ft)
temperature range from -18X to + 55
climatic conditions.
within
altitude
C under
the
all
to provide a
light-
weight power source for a wide range of 400 Hz power
tools for use in remote areas and in emergency conditions such as disaster areas. The qualities necessary
for
successful operation in such conditions
for
example mobility, reliability and robustness make it
highly suitable for other applications which similarly
require readily available power, particularly since it can
be transported by the smallest helicoper or road vehicle.
The generator consists of a JLO L372 manually
started two-stroke petrol engine, close-coupled to a
14-pole, three-phase alternator with self-exciting
rotating field. Voltage regulation is by a static exciter.
The set is designed to operate within the temperature
range from -25 C to + 52 C underall climatic conditions
Examples of tools which are used with this set are:
—
—
Medium
Rock
Light
hammer
hammer
demolition hammer
breaker
drill
Blower
Chain saw
saw
Circular
Drills
up
to
19
mm
(j in) dia
Grinder
Specification
Output
Output
Voltage: 240
V
Voltage: 208 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
Power: 4-5 kVA at 0-8 to
1
power
factor
Frequency: 400 Hz
Power: 5 kVA at 0-8 to
power
1
factor
Regulation
Voltage: i 6%
Regulation
±2i%
Frequency: ±2J%
Voltage:
Frequency:
-_'
3-5%
Instruments
Instruments
Voltmeter, frequency meter, ammeter, hours-run meter
Fuel: 25:1 petrol/oil mixture
Fuel capacity: 31 8 litres (7 gal)
Fuel consumption: approx 4 litres/h; (088 gal/h) at full load
Endurance: 8 h at full load
Sockets 2—25 A; 2—1 3 A; 1
A
Frequency meter: hours-run meter
Fuel: 25:1 petrol/oil mixture
Fuel capacity: 9
litres (2 gal)
Fuel consumption: approx 4 litres/h; (0-88 gal/h)
Endurance: 2-25 h at full load
Sockets 1 —25 A; 1 —1 6 A
—5
:
1
at full
load
:
J
-CDin)
(25
Weight
1
52 kg (335
Weight 106 kg (233
lb)
lb)
m
0-63
99
m
(39
085 m (335
in)
in)
047 m
(18-5 in)
r*~
AIR-LOG LIMITED
North Lane, Aldershot, Hampshire, England
Telephone: Aldershot 2441
1
Cables: Airlogco Aldershot
579
c„~*;. - 7p;
Power generating equipment
The Dale Shield 40 kVA lightweight generating plant is completely
self-contained and airportable; it can be started within minutes of
being landed
The Dale 400 Hz generating plant
is
a
rugged self-contained unit for powering
military equipment anywhere
58C
The Dale 2 kW battery charger can be
carried and operated anywhere, is selfcontained and of rugged construction
Power generating equipment
Section 28:
Power plants
Portable and transportable units
The Dale Shield range of diesel and petrol-engined
powered generating equipment, covers a wide variety of
portable and transportable units, which can be engineered to suitthe power requirements of any particular
military communications or radar system.
Three main types are illustrated with brief specifications, which may be considered typical of the basic
details. The range can be extended or modified to suit
particular requirements.
Plant outputs are determined
application in respect of voltage and frequency.
Special cold-starting aids enable the plants to be
started under any climatic conditions.
The Dale Shield range of portable units includes
lightweight helicopter-transportable air-cooled units,
kVA
on site.
Canopies are specially designed
arrival
to give free access to
and yet
equipment to
for strength
parts of the
all
maintenance in the field, while robust conand careful design reduce the need for such
maintenance to a minimum.
Portable lightweight 50, 60, 400 Hz sets and battery-
facilitate
by customers' requirements, each plant being engineered to suit the individual
40
together with skid-mounted sets, totally enclosed in
weather protection canopies, providing a complete
packaged unit, in which are housed all the necessary
accessories such as control panel, fuel tank, etc, to
enable the set to be brought into instant operation on
struction
charging sets are also described below.
A full range of Dale mobile power generating plant,
complete with canopies and mounted on two- and
four-wheel trailers, is described on the following pages.
lightweight unit
This Dale lightweight generating plant has an output
of 40 kVA, 36 kW at 41 5/240 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz under
the following site conditions: from 30 C to — 55C
2546
mm
ambient and at altitudes of up to 3600 m (8000 ft)
above sea level (other standard voltages and frequencies are available). The plant is completely selfcontained and incorporates lifting facilities suitable for
helicopter and aircraft transportation.
The engine is
air-cooled, and the generator is designed to have a low
harmonic content and to comply fully with all national
specifications. The switchboard is fully instrumented.
The unit is designed to synchronise with similar units.
It
has been designed to fill a particular requirement
and is not an adaptation from standard equipment. The
equipment is in continuous production for defence
E
E
CM
to
in
applications.
400 Hz generating plant
High-frequency units are built to meet specific requirements and are usually fitted with high-speed aircooled gasolene engines of a popular make, modified
to meet industrial conditions, such as close-range
governors and flanges to connect to the generator.
Units are under development with petrol injection for
higher output but still retaining approximately the same
weight.
The generators fitted are of a type specially designed
for the application.
The control panel is fully instrumented and fitted with all instructions. The unit is
designed to meet arduous conditions.
686
mm
(27.00
2
in)
kW battery chargers
kW output at 24/32 V;
2/1 5 V. They are designed
from standard commercial units but fitted into a rugged
carrying frame. Suitable for base camp operations and
maintenance, usually fitted with popular air-cooled
gasolene engines of high quality
easily transportable
These units are
built
up
to 2
smaller units are available at
1
—
by hand.
DALE ELECTRIC OF GREAT BRITAIN LTD
Electricity Buildings,
Telephone: Filey 201
1
Filey,
Yorkshire, England
Cables: Dalectric Filey
Telex 521 63
DALE
581
Section 28: Power generating equipment
Dale
275 kVA
mounted on
a
power
generating
set
four-wheeled military-type
trailer
1 5 kVA high-speed power generating
mounted on two-wheeled trailer
Dale
set
Dale 10kVA trailer-mounted dual power
generating set with two engines arranged
to alternate in continuous duty
582
Section 28: Power generating equipment
Mobile power plants
Trailer-mounted diesel units
Dale mobile generating plants for military use are
specially designed to give a continuously satisfactory
performance under the arduous conditions experienced
in military and other service arenas.
In the civilian field, Dale mobile generating equipment has earned for itself a reputation for quality and
reliability of performance, won by producing equipment in close liaison with the engineers of electricity
authorities, who required mobile units for emergency
standby duties, and with telecommunications equipment companies requiring mobile power units, for
communications and radar equipments.
The same forethought has been given to the design
of the Dale Shield range of military power generating
equipment. Leading authorities in this field have been
consulted and, where practical, their ideas and requirements have been incorporated in the design.
Throughout every stage of their manufacture, the
plants are built by fully qualified enginears, using the
finest materials and component accessories available in
Britain today.
Finally, they are subjected to an exhaustive testing
of the engine, generator and control gear, working
together as a single unit, to ensure that the complete
equipment, including the trailer, meet the required
specifications.
The Dale Shield range mobile units include heavyduty trailer-mounted water-cooled sets, purpose-built
plants incorporating detachable running gear, and
conventional two-wheel military trailer sets.
A comprehensive range of Dale lightweight portable
diesel and petrol engine-powered generating sets,
including battery-charging equipment is described in
the preceding pages.
kVA four-wheeled trailer-mounted sets
These units are fitted with a heavy-duty radiator-cooled diesel engine, which are
monobloc-coupled to the alternator, having a standard voltage and frequency.
The generator is designed to have a low harmonic content and is suitable for
operating defence radar equipment. The engine can operate under arduous
conditions from -30 C to - 55 C ambient and at altitudes up to 3600 m (8000 ft)
above sea level. The plant is absolutely complete with fully instrumented control
fuel
panel, full instructions, two methods of starting
electric and hydraulic
tank, batteries and silencer. The complete unit is enclosed in a weatherproof
rustproof canopy with convenient access doors.
The complete unit is mounted on anti-vibration mountings on a heavy
rugged four-wheeled military-type trailer. The trailer is fitted with Ackerman
steering and has a two-line compressed-air braking system. Turntable steering
can be offered as an alternative. The trailer also incorporates stabilising jacks
with elephant feet fitted at each corner. A NATO towing hitch is fitted. The
generating set itself is fitted with lifting bollards so that, if required, it can be
removed from the trailer as a complete unit and can be left on the site. The
27-5
with
lifting
As usual with Dale equipment,
personnel
who
mm
4928
mm
—
—
trailer itself is also fitted
1257
bollards for easy cranage.
has been designed
use this type of equipment.
it
in
conjunction with the
15 kVA high-speed trailer-mounted sets
These units are smaller than the 27-5 kVA counterpart, and are fitted with either
water-cooled or air-cooled diesel engines. The units are built on two-wheeled
chassis with over-run brakes and front jockey wheel. They are capable of being
towed at high speed in all conditions. Stabilising jacks are also fitted and sand
tyres may be fitted as an optional extra. The units are capable of operating in any
part of the world under the most arduous conditions. Colour schemes are to the
clients'
requirements.
(139.5
10
kVA trailer-mounted
in)
dual sets
These units are specifically designed to meet the requirements of a defence
system employing generating sets on a continuous automatic cycle. They are
normally built up to 1
kVA at any standard voltage and frequency. They comprise
of two generating sets mounted in one trailer. The engines are normally of the
air-cooled type capable of starting under most conditions: they are arranged
to be fully automatic by way of duty cycling: No 1 unit runs for a prescribed time
and 5 minutes before this time has expired No. 2 unit starts and, provided it
functions properly, the supply changes over automatically with minimum delay.
No 1 set continues to run for a few minutes and then close down, ready for the
next sequence of operation. If one unit should fail through lack of oil or high
temperature, the other set starts up, takes over the load immediately and submits
a warning. Long-running lubricating facilities are available.
The control panel, which controls both sets, is fully instrumented and automatic. All protection devices are fitted.
The trailer is of the high-speed type and is fitted to meet international regulations as far as braking and lighting are concerned. A large fuel tank is mounted
into the trailer, with filling facilities, both automatic and manual A spare wheel is
1791
i
T^
mm
3054
mm
^
4845
mm
(193 75
in)
fitted.
in situations which demand this type of equipment and, like the whole of
the Dale Shield range of power plants, are designed especially to meet the arduous conditions to which they
have to be subjected because of their application.
These units have been developed
DALE ELECTRIC OF GREAT BRITAIN LTD
Electricity Buildings, Filey, Yorkshire,
Telephone: Filey 2011
Cables:
Dalectric
England
Filey
Telex:
52163
DALE
583
tCtion 28:
Power generating equipment
CONTROL PANEL
GENERATOR
OUTPUT SOCKETS
The Rotax Special Products Group 400Hz generating system
provides a mobile power source for the operation of a wide range
of equipment and can be installed on most vehicles employed
by the armed services. In a typical system, the generator is
mounted on a chassis cross member beneath the vehicle floor
and is driven from the engine via a power take-off adaptor. As
the freight space, ground clearance and manoeuvrability of the
vehicle are unaffected, it can transport both men and tools to
any site within its designed cross-country capability.
Similarly, the generator and its associated control and
protection equipment will operate under any environmental
in which the vehicle may be employed.
When the generator is not required the vehicle may be
or climatic condition
operated
in its
normal
role.
The generating set is simple to use and can operate at full
power within one minute of the vehicle coming to rest by
engaging the power take-off and setting the engine governor
A three-position switch on the control panel is
operated to connect the supply to the outlet sockets mounted
control.
at
the rear of the vehicle.
Applications
Mobile workshop: Welding
shears,
unit,
drills,
grinders,
cutting: Chain saw,
Crash rescue:
Power
of
584
The following tools can be operated simultaneously:
three chain saws; five portable saws;
Construction: Rock drill, breaker hammer,
immersible pumps, concrete vibrators
Wood
nibblers,
hacksaw
circular
floodlighting,
saw
portable saws;
one chain saw and three
two chain saws and two
hand grinders; seven rock breakers;
portable saws; three
five earth
borers; three
immersible pumps; two welding sets; ten concrete vibrators.
Cutting discs, shears, nibbler
supplies: Communications, operation and check-out
radar and instrument systems.
Many
permutations of the above, including a large number of
smaller tools,
ie
hand
drills,
shears, etc. are also possible.
Section 28: Power generating equipment
15kVA generating system
for
power
take-off vehicle installation
The Rotax Special Products Group (formerly English
Electric) vehicle-mounted generating system isapproved
by The Rover Co Ltd for use on the Land Rover. It can
be installed on any vehicle which has power take-off
facilities. When installed, the system does not in any way
affect the freight space, ground clearance or manoeuvrability of the host vehicle. The result is a mobile power
source which can transport both
men and
tools to
any
within the vehicle's original design capability.
The system is designed for the use of high-frequency,
high-power tools and can be fully operational within
one minute of the vehicle coming to rest.
It is simple to use and should not require maintenance
during the useful life of the vehicle.
site
>
Specification
Output: 15kVA 200V
to four
1
6A
(1
1
5V
outlet sockets
to earth)
3-phase 400Hz
mounted
at
at 0-8pf lagging supplied
the rear of the vehicle
Generator: Two-stage brushless air-cooled
ROTAX LIMITED
Special Products Group
self-excited generator
Control: Voltage regulator, semi-conductor type mounted on the generator
control panel on the vehicle dash
—
Phoenix Works, Bradford
Aircraft
3,
Equipment Division
Yorkshire, England
Telephone: Bradford 65271
Protection: Thermal overload
Installation
kit
Cables: Rodynalite Bradford Telex
Telex:
51336
circuit
breaker
Earth leakage trip circuit in control panel
leakage to earth occurs
and servicing: The system can be
of parts using tools available in
in
socket assembly-
life
if
one day from a
Generator and regulator
installed in
any garage.
should not require servicing during useful
outlet
removes generator excitation
of vehicle
585
Section 28: Power generating equipment
A
1000kW
powered by
A
stand-by
a
generating
set
Paxman Ventura engine
example of a 'no-break' altermanufactured by the Paxman
Engine Division. The unit is powered by a
typical
nator set
12-cylinder RPH engine running
rev/min and produces 350kW
"
V
at
R
A Paxman
1
A
2-cylinder
generating set powered by a
YHX engine producing 450kW
mains-failure
powered by
producing
1 1
automatic
start
set
Paxman engine
OOkW. The set is shown here
a
12-cylinder
trailer-mounted for transport, clearly
trating its compact design
585
1500
illus-
Section 28: Power generating equipment
Power generating sets
Stationary diesel units
The Paxman range
of diesel engines for
shore-based
requirements includes the 178mm (7in) bore range
(RPH and YH) and Ventura engines with outputs
ranging from 100 to 2035bhp (1 00-1440kW).
Stationary generating sets are designed for instant
use as base-load generating plants or for automatic
standby duties in the event of mains supply or grid
The sets incorporate vee-form diesels of
failure.
Paxman design, combining the advantages of accessibility, ease of maintenance and minimum weight; they
are convenient for installation in restricted compartments.
Details of skid-
and
able
mobile
all
and trailer-mounted transport-
diesel
generating
are
sets
given
elsewhere
this
in
volume.
Soundproof hoods and
resilient
supplied where noise or vibrations
adjacent
Fully
mountings can be
may
interfere with
activities.
automated controls are
available,
including
engine-protection devices. Remote controls obviate the
necessity
of
attendants.
full-time
Mains-failure,
automatic start and 'no-break' sets are widely employed
to ensure continuity of supply, particularly in operations
rooms, communication centres and for airfield lighting.
Special governors are available for sets requiring very
accurate speed control.
Typical outputs, dimensions and weights
1500
1200
1000
1000
1200
1E 00
Approx wght
Ove rail dimensions
Standby rating rev min
Continuous rating rev min
Width
Len( ,th
Dry
Engine
app.
bhp
4RPH
4RPHX
4RPHC
6RPH
6RPHX
6RPHC
8RPH
8RPHX
8RPHC
160
203
250
274
304
375
366
406
500
562
610
750
900
1050
550
700
750
925
1150
1400
1530
1850
12RPH
12RPHX
12RPHC
12YHX
12YHC
6YJX
6YJC
8YJX
8YJC
12YJX
12YJC
16YJX
16YJC
Standby
rating
is
the
Continuous rating
Weights are
for
is
app.
kW
bhp
110
138
171
188
209
260
255
284
348
393
423
517
630
735
380
485
520
640
810
985
1080
1310
power
the
153
192
248
240
288
371
320
384
496
480
576
743
806
900
500
600
670
800
1000
1200
1350
1600
kW
101
130
167
162
197
255
218
264
342
330
398
512
555
625
345
414
465
555
700
845
952
1135
app.
bhp
133
173
232
200
260
348
267
346
464
400
520
696
700
800
450
525
600
700
900
1050
1200
1400
kW
88
117
156
135
178
240
180
238
324
276
358
480
482
555
310
363
415
485
630
742
850
985
176
223
275
301
334
413
403
447
550
618
670
825
990
1160
605
770
825
1018
1265
1540
1683
2035
available from the engine for intermittent
power
kW
bhp
kW
121
168
111
154
188
207
222
286
211
143
184
178
217
280
240
290
376
363
438
563
559
700
380
455
512
610
770
930
1047
1250
281
312
383
432
465
570
693
815
418
534
572
705
891
1084
1188
1440
app.
app.
app.
bhp
273
264
317
409
352
422
546
528
634
820
803
1000
550
660
737
880
1100
1320
1485
1760
bhp
146
190
256
220
286
383
294
381
511
440
572
766
715
800
494
578
660
770
990
1155
1320
1540
kW
97
127
171
149
196
264
198
262
356
303
374
528
495
610
341
400
456
534
693
816
930
1084
mm
1245
1270
1270
1475
1525
1525
1780
1855
1855
2310
2540
2540
2540
2540
1625
1625
1700
1700
2060
2060
2590
2590
in
49
50
50
58
60
60
70
73
73
91
100
100
100
100
64
64
67
67
81
81
102
102
mm
1295
1320
1295
1295
1400
1450
1295
1400
1450
1295
1500
1500
1570
1570
1420
1420
1345
1345
1345
1345
1345
1345
in
51
52
51
51
55
57
51
55
57
51
59
59
62
62
56
56
53
53
53
53
53
53
kg
2260
2330
2370
2790
2840
2880
3290
3380
3420
4540
4630
4700
4980
5060
3660
3750
4250
4360
5180
5460
6950
7220
lb
5000
5120
5220
6150
6270
6370
7250
7430
7530
10 000
10 200
10 350
10 970
11 150
8050
8275
9350
9600
11 400
12 025
15 300
15 900
and standby duty
available for base load duty
engines with flywheel, electric starting equipment and
filters
These outputs are applicable to engines operating in ambient air temperatures not exceeding 29C (Types RPH, RPHX, YHX, YJX), or with the temperature of the
water supply to the air intercoolers not exceeding 24=C or4VC air-to-air cooling (Types RPHC, YHC and YJC), and at altitudes up to 150m (500ft)
A Management Company
of English Electric Diesels Ltd
RUSTON PAXMAN DIESELS LIMITED
Vulcan Works, Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Newton-le-Willows 5151
Telex:
62366
«8>
1968
1969
537
or 23: Power generating equipment
Top:
powered
engine, a
starting
by
Paxman 12 YHX
a
410kW remote
set
supplied
or
automatic
quantity to the
in
Ministry of Defence (Air)
Centre: a
620kVA mobile generating set
a Paxman 12-cylinder YHX
powered by
engine
Bottom:
200kW
a trailer-mounted self-contained
dual-frequency
powered by
engine
583
a
Paxman
alternator
8-cylinder
set
RPHX
r
Section 28: Power generating equipment
Power generating sets
Transportable and mobile diesel units
can be covered by a single unit with the minimum of
The compact dimensions and controlled weight of the
Paxman range of diesel engines make this machinery
delay.
Generators of both 50 and 60Hz can be supplied
matched to the engine to meet most requirements.
These machines can be of the conventional brushless
or statically excited types with varying degrees of
voltage and frequency control and of either single or
two-bearing type.
All equipments supplied comply
with BS 261 3:1 957 as standard, but could be supplied
to Lloyds Rules, ASA Standards or other international
power mobile generating plant, the
range covering a power output of 1 00-1 800kVA.
For more than 25 years the Paxman Engine Division
has been engaged in the design and manufacture of
transportable and mobile generating sets to meet the
ideally suited to
demand
standby equipment.
Skidmounted sets complete with totally enclosing canopy
can be provided as self-contained 'packaged' units
requiring virtually no site preparation or lengthy installaincreasing
for
Where
registration societies' regulations.
is
Stationary and 'no-break' sets can also be provided
required, self-contained trailer-mounted sets capable
and these are covered on a separate page within this
volume. Marine auxiliary generating sets manufactured
by the Paxman Engine Division appear under the
specific classification in this volume.
tion procedures.
the ultimate
portability
in
and immediate operation can be
supplied. With this equipment wide areas of potential
power loss or sites remote from normal power supplies
of transportation to site
Typical outputs, dimensions and weights
Continuous rating rev min
1000
1200
1500
Standby rating rev/ min
1200
1500
Approx wght
Overall dimensions
1000
Width
Length
Dry
Engine
app.
app.
kW
bhp
4RPH
4RPHX
160
203
250
274
304
375
366
406
500
562
610
750
900
1050
550
700
750
925
1150
1400
1530
1850
4RPHC
6RPH
6RPHX
6RPHC
8RPH
8RPHX
8RPHC
12RPH
12RPHX
12RPHC
12YHX
12YHC
6YJX
6YJC
8YJX
8YJC
12YJX
12YJC
16YJX
16YJC
Standby rating
is
the
Continuous rating
Weights are
for
is
bhp
153
192
248
240
288
110
138
171
188
209
260
255
284
348
393
423
517
630
735
380
485
520
640
810
985
1080
1310
power
the
371
320
384
496
480
576
743
806
900
500
600
670
800
1000
1200
1350
1600
kW
101
130
167
162
197
255
218
264
342
330
398
512
555
625
345
414
465
555
700
845
952
1135
app.
bhp
kW
133
173
232
200
260
348
267
346
464
400
520
696
700
800
450
525
600
700
900
1050
1200
1400
88
117
156
135
178
240
180
238
324
276
358
480
482
555
310
363
415
485
630
742
850
985
app.
kW
bhp
176
223
275
301
334
413
403
447
550
618
670
825
990
1160
605
770
825
1018
1265
1540
1683
2035
available from the engine for intermittent
power
kW
121
168
111
154
188
207
222
286
211
143
184
178
217
280
240
290
376
363
438
563
559
700
380
455
512
610
770
930
1047
1250
281
312
383
432
465
570
693
815
418
534
572
705
891
1084
1188
1440
app.
app.
bhp
273
264
317
409
352
422
546
528
634
820
803
1000
550
660
737
880
1100
1320
1485
1760
bhp
146
190
256
220
286
383
294
381
511
440
572
766
715
880
494
578
660
770
990
1155
1320
1540
kW
97
127
171
149
196
264
198
262
356
303
374
528
495
610
341
400
456
534
693
816
930
1084
mm
1245
1270
1270
1475
1525
1225
1780
1855
1855
2310
2540
2540
2540
2540
1625
1625
1700
1700
2060
2060
2590
2590
in
49
50
50
58
60
60
70
73
73
91
100
100
100
100
64
64
67
67
81
81
102
102
mm
1295
1320
1295
1295
1400
1450
1295
1400
1450
1295
1500
1500
1570
1570
1420
1420
1345
1345
1345
1345
1345
1345
in
51
52
51
51
55
57
51
55
57
51
59
59
62
62
56
56
53
53
53
53
53
53
kg
2260
2330
2370
2790
2840
2880
3290
3380
3420
4540
4630
4700
4980
5060
3660
3750
4250
4360
5180
5460
6950
7220
lb
5000
5120
5225
6170
6270
6350
7230
7453
7000
10 000
10 200
10 350
10 970
11 150
8050
8275
9350
9600
11 400
12 025
15 300
15 900
and standby duty
available for base-load duty
engines with flywheel, electric starting equipment and
These outputs are applicable to engines operating
of the water supply to the air intercoolers not
A Management Company
in
ambient
air
filters
temperatures not exceeding 29 C
exceeding 24X, 41"C
air-to-air cooling in the
in
the case of Types
case of Types
RPH, RPHX, YHX, YJX, or with the temperature
,YJC, and at altitudes up to 150m (500ft)
RPHC ,YHC
of English Electric Diesels Ltd
RUSTON PAXMAN DIESELS LIMITED
Vulcan Works, Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Newton-le-Willows 5151
Telex:
62366
<8>
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1969
589
—
Power generating equipment
Section 28:
cj*
as turbines
and other uses
for generating sets
Auto Diesels Braby Limited has been engaged for many years in the production and development of gas turbinepowered equipment. Extensive development work has been undertaken in various turbine applications and the
present Stad turbine, of which over 200 are in service today as air-bleed units for starting jet aircraft, has now been
adapted for shaft power applications.
Specification
Type: Stad IS 250 gas turbine
Design: single-shaft, single-stage turbine with centrifugal compressor, radial inflow turbine, twin combustion
chambers
:
at turbine speed of 25 000 rev/min: 250 shp at 1 5 C and 1 03 kgf/cm (14-7 IbVin"). Ignition
3000 rev/min: starting completed at 1 2 000 rev/min. Gearbox output speeds 1 500. 1 800. 3000. 3600
4250 rev/min. Other speeds up to 8000 rev/min according to requirements. Direction of rotation facing
Exhaust temperadrive-shaft: anti-clockwise. Air flow 2-54 kg/sec (5 6 lb sec) Compressor ratio 37 :1
ture maximum 650 C
Rated output:
at
.
Fuels: JP1 JP3. JP4, MIL-G-5572 kerosene diesel, natural gas
Lub/oil: SAE 10 or SAE 20
Fuel consumption: see fuel consumption curve
Permissible inclinations: 20
,
Dry weight: 272 kg (600 lb) including gearbox
Principal dimensions 1 220 mm (48 in) length, 965
mm
(38
in)
width.
mm
838
(33
height
in)
Effects of installation variables
temperature and altitude
Air intake
Air intake
Specific fuel consumption shaft
and exhaust outlet pressures
horsepower
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250 shp applications
Air compressor sets
Stad IS 250 turbine directly coupled to
compressor
carriage.
Specially
Typical output
set
at7-7kgf/cm J (110
BroomWade
mounted on trailer under40 m 3 /min (1400 ftVmin)
Ibf/in 1 )
Pumping sets
Typical pumping sets available with Stad IS 250
prime mover
as
Output 1 1 365 litres/min
(2500gal/min)
at
7 kgf/cm ! (100
lbf/in = ) at
70
m
(231 ft) head: 19 775 litres/min (4350 gal/min)
at 4-6 kgf/cm* (65 lbf/in ! ) at 46 m (1 50 ft) head
Alternator sets
Skid-mounted typical application shows 200 kVA three-phase 50 Hz
60 Hz and 400 Hz also available. Suitable for aircraft ground power units.
DC
turbine, manufactured at the Uxbridge Works in the A250 and
also used for air-bleed applications delivering air up to 72 6 kg/min
:
:
at 2 8 kglf/cm (40lbf/in ) and at normal temperature, and pressure
Note: the Stad
unit.
voltages available according to requirement
A260 form,
is
(160lb/min
conditions
AUTO DIESELS BRABY LIMITED
Cowley
Mill
Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England
~%l9Dhone: Uxbridge 38262
S90
Cables: Courteous Uxbridge
Telex:
263835
iEABT
Section 28:
Small gas turbines,
turbo-compressors,
turbo-generator sets,
de-icers, turbo-fans
David Budworth Ltd
Kings Quay Street, Harwich, Essex, England
The Budworth
Puffin gas turbine
is
a lightweight
unit for use as turbo-compressor, pure jet engine,
turbo-fan unit and for driving ground and other
equipments through reduction gearing. It is also
available as a turbo-prop engine and de-icing unit.
The single-stage, single-side centrifugal compressor driven by two axial turbine wheels delivers
90 kgf (200 Ibf) static thrust; with a free turbine up
Telephone; Harwich 3116
Power generating equipment
250 hp is provided to drive a centrifugal compressor with an output of 1 -27 kg/sec (2-8 lb/sec)
of air at 2 6 kgf/cm 2 (2i atm). Weighing approx
45 kg (1 00 lb), multiple units on a common gearbox
are available.
The turbo-fan unit gives 270 kg
(600 lb) static thrust; the de-icer provides 0-9 kg/sec
(2 lb/sec) of air at 600 C. A slightly larger turbine
the Blowfly (400 hp), is also available.
to
Cables: Budworth Harwich
591
Section
29
Rescue
equipment
593
S«u--+ion
29
r
Rescue equipment
?sufort inflatable lifejackets:
are light in weight,
3 re
designed
compact
in folding,
and do not inconvenience the wearer
in his
duties;
for a specific function;
wearer inclined backwards at approximately 45 deg, with his mouth well clear of the water;
wearer when jumping or parachuting into water;
(4)
(5) are designed to carry a wide range of location aids (pyrotechnic flares, fluorescine sea markers, heliographs, radio location aids
whistle, etc) which can be fitted to customer's requirements;
(6) can be fitted with oral inflation; manual or water-activated compressed gas inflation; or in the case of aircrew lifejackets, with
ejector seat static line inflation (without fouling the parachute harness).
v
are self-righting
3)
do not
and
float the
ride over the head, or injure the
Army
Aircrew lifejackets
Suitable for subsonic aircraft, the
and
alternative forms
its
are fitted
The
aids.
Mk 4A
Mk4B,4C, 6and7
with different rescue location
Mk 8 is an integral part of an
underwater ejection escape
carrier-based aircraft.
Approved
system
for
supersonic aircraft, the
Mk 9B shown below, as well as Mk 10,
11,12 and 14 have been ejection-tested
at 1200km/h (650 knots) ground level,
without sustaining damage. The Mk 10,
and 12 secure an integral personal
11
parachute harness and man-mounted
for
oxygen
regulator.
Mk 9B
Aircrew (22C/2774)
With
lifejackets
a
buoyancy
of
37 kg
(80
lb)
the
shown
below
enables a trooper to reach land complete
with weapons, ammunition and equipment.
can be inflated during descent, and
It
parachutist's
lifejacket
discarded in 5 seconds. A variation designed for assault troops is suitable for
longer periods of wear, allows greater
freedom of movement and can be discarded while running.
The canoeist's and
does
compatible
diver's lifejacket
not hinder paddling and is
with breathing equipment.
For over-water engineering and pioneer
work, the engineer's lifejacket is light and
comfortable, allows freedom of movement,
and is abrasion- and flame-resistant. The
engineer's inherently buoyant aid is manufactured from closed-cell expanded foam
contained in a fabric cover and so withstands heavy wear and rough treatment.
Naval lifejackets
The Pattern 5580 shown below
is
an
inexpensive
general-purpose
lifejacket,
with oral inflation only. Normally worn in a
pouch around the waist, the inflatable
stole may be easily donned in times of
danger
In its Mk 10 Naval form CO.,-
inflation
is
Folded
fitted.
into
a
the Mk 9 Naval
personnel working
pouch when
lifejacket
is
deflated
worn by
in dangerous positions
which require unrestricted mobility, such
refuelling at sea.
Inflation can
automatic on immersion, or manual.
as
be
Passenger lifejackets
For transport of troops and families by air,
passenger lifejackets for constant wear and
seat or rack stowage are manufactured for
adults and children, including the baby's
floating survival cot.
Parachutist's
(22C/2343)
Naval (Pattern 5580)
Beaufort protective and survival clothing:
has been designed and developed in co-operation with the appropriate government, military authorities and test establishments;
provides a very wide range of protection against the hazards or discomforts encountered in specialised military operations;
(3) ensures minimum bulk and weight, maximum strength, and ease and speed of donning;
(4) integrates with any other specialised clothing as seen below left, to ensure optimum operational efficiency.
(1
)
(2)
Aircrew pressure clothing
Pressure protective suits, for altitudes up to 36 500 m (1 20 000 ft)
may be separate garments or combined with anti-g and air-ventilated
protection
(right)
in
any combin-
ation for different operational roles.
Combined
suits
reduce dressing
weight and discomfort; the
g section raises g resistance by
about 2g.
A wide variety of extremely light
time,
anti-g suits
Coverall,
Mk
high-altitude,
anti-g,
2 (22C/1300204-13)
594
ventilated
is
available.
They
are
capable of raising g-tolerance by up
to 2g.
Inflation
hoses can be
fitted in any position to suit aircraft
A
supplies.
assembly
typica
integrated
aircrew
equipment
Section 29: Rescue equipment
Survival
equipment
and boats
Lifejackets, clothing, liferafts
Beaufort inflatable liferafts:
provide the specific answer to an operational requirement. There is no such thing as a 'universal' liferaft.
For example, the problems of escape and survival are different when abandoning a ditched jet aircraft or a
stranded hovercraft;
(2) are made from coated fabrics produced in our own mill under the strictest supervision, many formulated by
our own laboratories;
(3) are packed in either glass-reinforced plastic containers or proofed valises, which adequately protect the
liferaft in the various types of stowage location available;
(4) are provided with an emergency pack, selected by the user to meet the survival needs of the various climatic
and geographical conditions of operation;
(5) are backed by over 100 service stations in 37 countries.
(1)
Naval liferafts
Based on the 1960 SOLAS requirements, Beaufort
Naval Liferafts Types X (right), Q and R have been
adopted by navies throughout the world
in
preference
to out-dated anomalous designs. The liferafts can be
modified to suit the specific requirements of operational
equipment.
Hovercraft liferaft
Because of the high passenger/crew ratio, hovercraft
require the minimum of crew time during an
emergency. The Hovercraft Liferaft Type H.30 (right)
is automatically inflated after manual ejection, and the
wide, straight entrances allow rapid and easy boarding.
The rigid container is designed for open-deck stowage
on high-speed craft.
liferafts
Aircraft liferafts
from one-man to 25-man sizes, aircraft
liferafts are designed for minimum weight and packed
bulk compatible with flotation and survival characteristics for the climatic conditions of operations.
Pack
designs are available to suit any aircraft stowage.
Naval
liferaft
Type X
Varying
Hovercraft
liferafts
Thermal controlled clothing
Suits are available to cool or heat the wearer in either
hot or cold ambient temperatures, or to combat the
excessive heat load of other essential protective
clothing.
Either
air
conditioning or liquid conditioning,
depending on operating conditions and supplies, is
available. Liquid-conditioned suits utilise smaller pipe
bores and have minimum power requirements. Portable
conditioning units are available.
Immersion and exposure suits
By keeping survivors dry and reducing body heat losses,
the survival period in climates where exposure can be
fatal is extended. A wide range of suits is manufactured
in various materials and designs to meet the operational
requirements in the air, on sea and on land. The Mk 10
Immersion Coverall (right) is a typical example. A
special case is the Submarine Escape and Immersion
Equipment (SEIE, far right), which is suitable for
escape from depths down to 150 m (500 ft) and
provides prolonged exposure protection on the surface.
BEAUFORT
(AIR-SEA)
Mk
10 Coverall, Immersion
SEIE
EQUIPMENT LTD
Beaufort Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England
Telephone: 051-652-2667
Telex:
62478
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Rescue equipment
29:
IARBE equipment
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BE. 355
Compact
Beacon
BE. 361 Personal Locator Beacon
(above)
is
for civil
(above)
aviation
and private
but
is
Survival
designed primarily
airline operations,
liferaft
designed to be life jacket or
mounted, and provision is made
is
to use the inflation of these items to
also of great interest to private
and yachtsmen who may operate in
areas where a simple but sure survival
radio is of the utmost importance.
The battery and transmitter are clipped
together as one unit and the only action
and switch on the
beacon automatically. The beacon and
battery are stowed in a cassette, and the
release the aerial
fliers
aerial
is
mounted separately
BE. 346 Self-buoyant Automatic
Radio Distress Beacon (above, left)
transmits simultaneously on the two
international distress frequencies.
Designed
for civil airline use,
it
operates
once ejected
the sea. The water-soluble band
retaining the aerial and stabilisers
entirely automatically
into
dissolves within five minutes, allowing
the aerial to spring erect and switching
on the transmitter. When in the sea the
BE. 346 may be attached to the survival
required by the survivor is to extend the
aerial which automatically operates the
transmitter
9m (30ft) of nylon towline
with a 272kg (600lb) breaking strain.
handle can be fitted
dinghy by
"*
y
m
A
BE. 310 Survival Beacon with Speech
MTTE IT OtT
basically the same as BE. 361 but
has the additional facility of speech.
This enables the survivor to assist in his
own rescue, as well as permitting the
relative luxury of being able to talk with
the rescue party. The equipment
comprises three units: transmitter/
receiver, microphone/aerial unit and
battery pack
(left) is
114 WRTS
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1
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o
VHF
rejector unit
Rejector Unit VHF No. 3 is designed to reduce
the mutual interference between VHF transmitter/
receivers.
Input/output impedance is 70C1.
The unit contains a tuneable filter network over the
frequency band 23-60MHz.
When
correctly tuned, the unit will attenuate the
unwanted signal by not less than 20dB.
The total insertion loss when the unit is correctly
tuned is not greater than 2dB in these conditions,
and not greater than 06dB when the unit is
switched out.
The equipment, when mounted on
suitable shock
mounts, is capable of being operated in armoured
and unarmoured vehicles and of withstanding
normal forward area rough usage. It is capable of
operating at heights up to 3000m (10000ft)
and of transportation by air in unpressurised
aircraft at altitudes up to 7600m (25000ft). It
is sufficiently robust to withstand dropping by
parachute using standard equipment.
The unit is contained in a sealed aluminium box,
approximately 178 / 115 a 115mm high (7
4£ x«
4£in high), and its weight is about 2 8kg (6 ilb)
•
596
A
BE. 321 Equipment Recovery Beacon
(above, right) has been developed to fill
the growing need for a reliable locator
beacon for the quick recovery of crash
recorders, practice missile warheads,
meteorological balloons, marker buoys
similar equipment. Completely
automatic, it operates on predetermined
frequencies in the VHF/UHF wavebands
and
Section 29: Rescue equipment
Rescue equipment
Search and rescue beacons
From the
intense development, of course, continues unceasingly
but the latest SARBE models are of such sophistication and range that new advancements are likely to be
more apparent to the 'boffin' than the 'man in the drink'.
The present range of SARBE beacons is around
320km (200 miles) to an aircraft at 9000m (30000ft).
Although human survival is unquestionably the more
dramatic aspect, SARBE locator beacons are proving
invaluable in the recovery of crash recorders, practice
space missiles, meteorological balloons and other
objects that are sent into the sea and the immediate
recovery of which is imperative.
Special SARBE
equipment is also in use in marker buoys and similar
navigational aids.
early days of the 'conquest of the air'
intense research has been applied to crash rescue and
Burndept Electronics (ER) Ltd has played a leading
part in this work.
Search and rescue beacon equipment
(SARBE) was Burndept's answer to the early optical
devices (smoke, flares, etc.) whose effectiveness was
severely limited in range and, in any case, quite useless
in conditions of poor visibility.
By the miniaturisation of radio components Burndept
was able to produce a battery-operated radio transmitter
operating on a distress frequency. Once the practicability of the equipment had been established and proved
there was continuous development which produced
ever more compact and more efficient equipment. This
Technical data
BE. 310
or 121
243
Carrier frequency
BE.346
121-5 and
-5M Hz,
250mW mean during
pulse, 400mW peak
Power output, with
nominal input
250mW mean
at
3000m
Beacon mode:
60 nautical miles
Speech mode:
10 nautical miles
(10000ft)
Self-erecting steel tape
Aerial
each
BE.321
BE.361
1215MHz,
243 or 1215MHz,
243
crystal controlled
crystal controlled
crystal controlled
100mW
200mW
250mW mean during
pulse, 400mW peak
250mW mean during
pulse, 400mW peak
60
nautical miles
60
No
aerial fitted, but has
mean,
peak
or
1215MHz,
peak
60 nautical miles
50
Self-erecting single
Telescopic
element
Modulation characteristics
at
frequency,
400mW
Range, sea-to-air
243MHz
simultaneously,
crystal controlled
crystal controlled
BE. 355
|
nautical miles
nautical miles
Self-erecting steel tape
50 11 output socket
vertical
Amplitude modulated
not less than 85% by
audio frequency of
Amplitude modulated
1020Hz -250Hz
1020Hz ±250Hz
BE.361 /A: A2 with
carrier and modulation
S£.310/O: A2 with
carrier and modulation
BE.321 1 A: A2 with
and modulation
keyed pulse duration
0-75sec 'on',
3-0sec 'off.
BE.321 ID: A2 with
carrier and modulation
0-75sec 'on',
3-0sec 'off.
BE.361 /D: A2 with
carrier and modulation
keyed, pulse duration
keyed, pulse duration
keyed, pulse duration
Amplitude modulated
Beacon mode not
less
Swept tone modulation
2-3Hz
at a rate of
Swept tone modulation
2-3Hz
at a rate of
than 60% by audio
frequency of 1020Hz
not less than 85% by
audio frequency of
±250Hz
Emission characteristics
A2
BE. 310/A:
carrier
A2
with
—continuous
carrier
A2
— continuous
carrier
and modulation
carrier
keyed, pulse duration
0-75sec 'on',
3-0sec 'off.
1
Associated battery
Osec
'on',
Osec 'off
1
G 1420
G 1437
Mercury-zinc, 13'4V
Mercury-zinc. 13.4V
Mercury-zinc, 13.4V
BE. 310/ A: 75h
storage
BE.310/D: 32h
48h,
0-50 C
Environmental conditions
at
1
Osec 'off
;
1
Osec
'on'.
1
Osec 'off
G 1339/6
Mercury-zinc, 13-4V
BE.361 /A: 75b
BE.361 ID: 32h
0-50 C
0-50'C
31mm
108x44x 38mm
108 x 44
Jin)
(4ix1|x1iin)
(4jx1ix1jin)
at
0-50 C
0-55°C
'on',
BE.321 1 A: 75h
BE.321 ID: 32h
Standard: 48h
0"C
Osec
G 1339
G 1339
Battery endurance at 4°C
after
1
keyed, pulse duration
C
Size overall:
124x90x31 mm
(41 x3| X Jin)
Beacon
1
660 v
127mm
(26 X 5in dia)
145 x 100 x
(5Jx3| x 1
including battery
including standard
dia
x38mm
battery
Speech
150
unit
x73 x30mm
(5j x 2j x
133 v 65 x
Battery
1
192 x 35 x
34mm
(5^x2^x1
133 x 65 x
(5£
JSin)
x2H
47mm
(58
x1|x1Iin)
34mm
133
x1 &jn)
(5
x65 x34mm
x2H x1 « in)
&in)
A
Weight:
Beacon
Both
units,
780g (27-5oz)
5-3kg (11751b)
850g (30oz)
including battery
including standard
226g (8oz)
483g (17oz)
653g (23oz)
653g (23oz)
Burndept
Stanag 3281
battery
Battery
653g (23oz)
Design specification
Stanag 3281
Eurocae
MPS1/WG4/
65MOACAP
Burndept
208-1-
10ICAOannex 10
I
BURNDEPT ELECTRONICS
(ER) LTD
St Fidelis Road, Erith, Kent, England
Telephone:
Erith
39121
Cables: Electronics Erith
Telex:
21246
597
Section 29: Rescue equipment
Dropping swift aid to survivors in open
boats, liferafts or in the water.
Various
combinations are available for fitting to
bomb bays of long-range aircraft or for
simple manual ejection from cabin doors
Other
RFD-GQ
products for rescue or
work
fire fighting
Raft Type
In
F' Bikini
construction
the
RFD-GQ
Bikini
comprises four independent
buoyancy tubes which are inflated from
two built-in gas cylinders. The buoyancy
tubes are constructed of tough three-ply
fabric, heavily rubber-proofed and resistant
to rot and abrasion.
basically
the Bikini carries
lightweight fire pumps and
is
normally used to raise water to main feed
In its fire-fighting role
three
pipelines,
propelled
or
as
pump
an
independent selfalong the water's
for fires
edge
Inflatable Z-boat
Tough, stable and readily manoeuvrable
under most conditions, the Z-boat is
The PB-16
three sizes.
of the type in use with the
National Life-boat Institution for
available
in
illustrated
is
Royal
inshore rescue work
By appomtm«n( la
Her Majesty Quern E1ii*bMh
^ Vv
£*
598
If
rnanufM lurtn of InUaublt Boat*
RFD-GQ Limned, Godjlming
Section 29: Rescue equipment
Air-sea rescue apparatus
for swift aid to survivors
RFD-GQ air-sea rescue apparatus (Lindholme Mk3
dropping gear) forms a vital part of the rescue services
of
many
nations.
by aircraft, this apparatus
comprehensive aid to survivors. It supplies a
canopied liferaft with exposure protection, food and
equipment allowing survivors to remain
survival
relatively comfortable and safe until rescued. Stowed
inside or outside the fuselage, or in the bomb bay of the
Intended for dropping
offers
the standard apparatus consists of three rigid
containers connected by means of a 584-5 m (600-yd)
aircraft,
buoyant line. The customary procedure is to drop a
marking smoke float (which also acts as a wind-
down-wind
of the survivors
(still conthe
containers
across their path and drop
nected) at timed intervals. On striking the water the
liferaft inflates within 20 to 30 seconds. Acting as sea
anchors, the drogues retard the drift of containers and
liferaft container can be varied, as can the scale of
direction indicator), run
supplies.
SURVIVORS
SMOKE FLOAT
DIRECTION OF WIND
SUPPLY CONTAINER
MS9. DINGHY
SUPPLY CONTAINER
KNOT
The apparatus comprises a nine-man inflatable liferaft
in
container weighing 56-69 kg (125 1b) and two
linked supplies containers each weighing 3085 kg
(68 1b). The normal contents of a supplies container
KNOT
\
180m
BUOYANT
ROPE
NO.1
NO
NO. 2
^
DIRECTION OF AIRCRAFT RUN
are as follows:
Five 6-pint de-salting
water
carriers;
five
sea-water apparatus; two
packs of cigarettes; two cup/
one first-aid kit; one heliograph; one Zermopak
hotbag; one ground/air emergency-code label; three
tins of condensed milk; one sea-survival pamphlet; one
pack of playing cards; three emergency rations; two
balers;
• 180 MAX
(1
3
*290MAX
Dropping speed 260 km/h (140 knots) at 48 m
60 ft). Limits may vary with speed and height
inflatable casualty sleeping bags; five distress signals,
day and night; four cans of water; one plastics air-crew
whistle.
RFD-GQ LIMITED
Godalming, Surrey, England
Telephone: Godalming 4122
Cables: Airships Godalming
Telex:
85233
599
Section 30
Pyrotechnics
601
Section 30: Pyrotechnics
The Proteus
Series hand-held rocket has no
tapes that require removing
Turning the twist grip breaks the bottom
seal and dislodges the sealing disc at the
top
Firing
the rocket
is
achieved by simply
pulling the twist grip gently
—
down
convenient
Left:
the
Pen
Series
a
miniaturised range of signalling equipment
602
Section 30: Pyrotechnics
Hand-held rockets
and flares for signalling
Common
Proteus Series rockets
The development of the Proteus Series of hand-held
rockets has been specifically aimed at simplifying the
firing sequence for this type of equipment. It has been
achieved by dispensing with the use of tapes and
introducing a twist-grip sleeve which requires only a
turn and pull for firing. This system allows the rockets
be brought rapidly into use while being firmly held
with both hands. The design also gives the equipment
the ability to withstand a wide range of environmental
conditions.
The rocket launch tube is of thick-walled aluminium
the surface of which is treated to give protection
It is sealed at the top by a disc
against corrosion.
fitted with an O-ring, and at the bottom by a compressed
butyl rubber gasket. Turning the twist grip breaks the
lower seal and moves the rocket upwards by means of a
cam. This upward movement dislodges the sealing disc
at the top. A stop prevents the twist grip being rotated
through more than f turn. At this point the twist grip
is pulled down to a second stop and the rocket discharges with negligible recoil.
The rocket body is of extruded aluminium alloy. The
motor uses a plastic propellant which has British
Government approval; it burns with a non-luminousgas
flame and leaves no spark trail. Ignition, which occurs
when the twist grip is pulled down, is instantaneous
to
and
is
produced by means
rocket
occurs.
is
held
within
its
of an
uncocked
launch tube
striker.
until
The
ignition
The standard Proteus rocket is 26-7 cm (10-5 in)
long, but to meet special service requirements there is a
shorter version of 24-1 cm (9-5 in) having a payload
of illuminating or coloured flares.
Whatever their payload, all Proteus rockets are of the
same basic design and construction. Except for the
parachute-illuminating role the rockets
be fired at or near the vertical.
offers a
cm-340
g
(12oz); 26-7
cm-
400 g (14oz)
Height, fired vertically:
Common
365
m
(1
200
ft)
designed environmental conditions
Temperature range: storage -40 to
90 C: operation -25 C to
Water immersion test: 3-16kgf/cm-' (45 lbf/in 2 for 1 h
Vacuum test: 0-625 atmospheres
Drop test: from 1 -83 m (6 ft) on either end of C to 70 C
70 C
)
Illuminating parachute flare
The flare is supported by a nylon parachute of large diameter which minimises
the swing and gives a slow rate of descent.
Range to burst (approx at 45 QE) 300 m (330 yd)
Height of burst (approx at 45 QE) 1 80-21 m (600-700 ft)
Burning time: 24-1 cm type
30 sec: 26-7 cm type 40 sec
Candle power: 100 000
:
—
—
:
Other parachute flares
These signals are
similar to the illuminating rocket but carry payloads which are
flares. They are normally fired vertically and
parachute-supported red or green
burst at
365
m
(1200
ft).
Smoke streamer
When
fired vertically, the rocket
about 61 m (200
365 m (1200 ft).
ft)
begins to emit smoke (yellow or orange) at
this until just after the top of its flight at
and continues
Multistar
These rockets carry up
to four stars, in red, green or white,
and are used
for
signalling purposes.
Maroon
The rocket
at
carries an explosive charge which produces a report that can be heard
distances of several kilometres.
Target-marking parachute rocket
This rocket is used for location or target marking and for gunnery practice. It
ejects a large-diameter fluorescent orange parachute which has a very low rate
of descent.
Radar-reflecting rocket
A
radar-reflecting device is ejected from this rocket and provides a suitable
target for all types of radar transmission. When the rocket is fired vertically the
target is ejected at about 365
(1 200 ft) and then descends slowly
m
would normally
Pensmoke
Pen Series signalling equipment
The Pen Series of equipment
characteristics
Length: 24-1 cm (9-5 in) or 26-7 cm (105 in)
Diameter: 4-1 cm (1 -625 in)
Weight (approx, depending on payload}: 24-1
convenient and
miniaturised version of pyrotechnic signals to meet
many service needs. To operate, it is only necessary to
screw the required signal into the pen gun, then pull
back and release the trigger.
Although originally
developed to meet the need for compact distress aids
for aircraft, its small size makes it ideal for many other
uses, particularly by ground troops.
The Pensmoke gives out
1
a
dense cloud of smoke (normally orange)
for
approx
8 sec.
Penflare
The Penflare
about 20 sec
is
at
the
1 5
same size as the Pensmoke.
000 candle power.
It
has
a red flare that
burns
for
Penrocket
The Penrocket
is percussion-ejected from its case before the motor ignites and
to over 305 m (1000 ft) when fired vertically. The payload can be
single or multistars of any colour, a smoke trace, a smoke puff or a star and smoke.
carries
it
Ministars
There are two types, each having a colour range of red, white or green. In one
type the star is ejected to a mean height of 61 m (200 ft) and burns for at least
5 sec, in the other to over 91 m (300 ft) and burns for at least 5 sec above 61 m
(200 ft).
Candle powers:
Red and White
7500
Green
5500
—
—
Minismoke
The Minismoke
trace over most
is
of
identical in size with the Ministar but emits a coloured smoke
its trajectory.
Smoke colours are orange, red, yellow, green
or blue.
PAINS-WESSEX LIMITED
High Post, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Telephone: Middle Woodford 282
Cables: Painwessex Salisbury
603
Section 30: Pyrotechnics
Above: Manoverboard marker provides
signal by day or night
Left:
Manoverboard marker attached
a
to
lifebuoy
Right: the Pen Series of distress signalling
equipment
Below left: the Lifeline
274 metres (300 yards)
fires a
line
up to
'
Below
centre: the
Frogman's underwater
distress signal
-y
604
Section 30: Pyrotechnics
Distress signals
Rockets, flares and markers
Manoverboard marker
Manoverboard marker Series 2
When a
provides a distress signal by day or night.
marker
is
with
the
Manoverboard
attached,
lifebuoy,
thrown into the sea, a large volume of orange smoke is
emitted for 1 5-1 8 minutes and water activated batteries
light two lamps, each of which gives a light output of
2 candela for over 45 minutes. The Manoverboard
marker is made to withstand all weather conditions and
The
Pains-Wessex
Pen Series distress signals
The Pen Series is a convenient miniaturised version ot
the normal range of distress signalling equipment and
is particularly suitable for use by aircraft and helicopters.
To operate, it is only necessary to screw the required
signal into a Pen gun, then pull back and release the
trigger. The range of signals includes:
is completely safe to operate on oil or petrol-covered
water. It is used by the Royal Navy, approved by the
British Board of Trade and complies with the SOLAS
Convention.
Ministar
There are two types, both of which eject red stars of
7500 candle power. In one type the star is ejected to
a mean height of 60 m (200 ft) and burns for at least
5 seconds, in the other to over 90 m (300 ft) and burns
for at least 5 seconds above 60 m (200 ft).
Buoysmoke
The Buoysmoke
is
a
daytime distress signal which,
except that it has no lamps,
overboard marker.
is
the
same
as the
Man-
Mini 2 Star
Two
red stars are ejected to a
(200
ft)
and each burns
for
height of 60 m
over 5 seconds with a
minimum
candle power of 7500.
Coastal smoke
The coastal smoke signal is another variation of the
It
Manoverboard marker, designed for small ships.
generates smoke for about 7 minutes. One version of
the coastal
smoke
signal emits smoke only, another
2-candela lamp of the type used on the
one
Manoverboard marker.
carries
sea, the signal
8
km
can be seen by
(5 miles) distance
in
a helicopter
from nearly
clear weather.
Penflare
is the same size as the
red flare that burns for about 20
The Penflare
Linethrowers
Both the Lifeline and Fisherman linethrowers are
preloaded with a rocket and rot-proof line in a watertight case.
Aiming and firing are easy and accurate.
The maximum ranges are:
Lifeline: 274 m (300 yd)
Fisherman: 220 m (240 yd)
Frogman distress
Pensmoke
The Pensmoke gives out a dense cloud of orange smoke
for approximately 18 seconds.
Used from a liferaft at
Pensmoke and has a
seconds at 15 000
candle power.
Penrocket
The Penrocket
before the
is
percussion-ejected
motor ignites
to
carry
it
from
to
its
case
over 300 m
(1000 ft) when fired vertically. It then ejects two red
which burn for 14 seconds.
stars
signal
This device is designed to enable a diver to give a
signal to the surface from depths down to 30 m (1 00 ft).
Before releasing the signal to float to the surface, the
only operation required is to twist it free of its harness.
When it reaches the surface the signal ignites a red
flare that
burns for 20 seconds.
Marine distress signals
The Pains-Wessex range of marine distress equipment
is wide and
includes parachute
comprehensive.
It
rockets, smoke signals and flares as well as variety of
kits which contain a selection of these. Approvals by
the British Board of Trade and British Air Registration
Board have been obtained where required.
Special signals for demonstrations and practice are
also available.
PAINS-WESSEX LIMITED
High Post, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Telephone: Middle Woodford 282
Cables: Painwessex
Salisbury
605
Tien 30:
Pyrotechnics
Above: bird-scaring cartridges with Very
pistol
showing the
special liner
Right: hydrographic signal
—
tidal-flow marker
Right centre: parachutist's smoke tracer being used by the Falcons,
the RAF parachute display team
Below: Oystersmoke marine marker can be dropped from a
helicopter
Below
606
right:
Very pistol and cartridges
Section 30: Pyrotechnics
Signal cartridges
Smoke and
noise generators
Bird-scaring cartridges
The Pains-Wessex bird-scaring cartridges are used for
driving birds from aircraft runways. They are filled in
12-bore cardboard cases, varnished for protection, and
fired from a Very pistol fitted with a special liner. The
cartridge ejects a projectile that emits a yellow trace
before detonating in the air at the end of its flight. The
(100-160 yd). It is used by
range is about 90-150
UK forces at home and abroad.
m
Hydrographic signal
tidal-flow marker was specially designed to
minimise the effects which wind and sea may have on
(0-8 in). It is
it by giving it a freeboard of only 2 cm
This
white smoke generators which
are fired electrically at pre-set intervals and burn for
about 1 j minutes. A version for use at night carries an
ionised xenon flashing light that has a light output of
normally
fitted
with
dropped from 300
at 60 knots.
I
smoke from 3600
m
(12 000
seconds they emit smoke
for
ft).
After a delay of 3
45 seconds.
by
a helicopter travelling
is used for the cases of the 1-5-in Very
cartridges and either aluminium or cardboard for the
cases of the 1 -in cartridges. These are filled to give a
standard colour range of white, green and red, or a
smoke
puff.
Firesmoke
The Firesmoke
smoke for use
exercises.
off a
It
signal
produces
in
fighting
fire
of
non-toxic
a
white
and damage control
burns for approximately
good volume
1
]
minutes giving
smoke.
Thunderflash
A wide
range
of
Thunderflash
cm
(5 in)
devices
to 24-1
cm
varying in
(9-5 in) give
detonations from 100-150 decibels at 6-1 metres
(20 ft). The larger types incorporate handles and breakoff strikers and caps which coverthe igniter composition.
Fumite insecticidal smoke generators
These consist of aluminium canisters filled with a nonexplosive, non-flaming composition which, after igni-
Oystersmoke
tion
The Oystersmoke
particles.
is designed to be dropped into the
sea by a helicopter for marking a position or giving wind
direction. The signal gives off a large volume of grey/
white coloured smoke for 15-20 minutes. It can be
ft)
Aluminium
length from 12-7
Parachutist's smoke tracer
These smoke tracers are for use in free-fall displays by
parachutists.
They can be operated mechanically or
electrically and give orange, yellow, green or blue
000
(1
Very cartridges
1 1
50 000 candela.
m
a match, liberate
clouds of insecticide
Suitable for messes, living areas and storehouses. The insecticides kill cockroaches, fleas, and
insects in stored products. The generators are easily
carried and can be operated by unskilled personnel.
with
PAINS-WESSEX LIMITED
High Post, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Telephone: Middle Woodford 282
Cables: Painwessex Salisbury
607
«<»-rt?on 30:
Pyrotechnics
Schermuly Icarus rockets
SPK*
Whatever their payload, all Schermuly
hand-held Icarus rockets are of the same
basic design and construction.
This
includes a corrosion-resistant cylindrical
discharger enclosing a seamless aluminium
rocket with drum-type stabiliser, an ejection charge and a trigger-operated ignition device.
All, Icarus rockets are designed to withstand rough treatment and the most
608
severe
climatic
including
water.
multiples of 1 2
conditions,
several hours total immersion
in
Standard packing is in
a stout, waterproof polythene container with screw-top lid.
Intensified
climatic cycling shows that packed in this
in
way
a
minimum
shelf
life
of five years
may
be expected. The rockets have a length of
266mm (10-5in) a diameter of 44-5mm
(1-8in)
and weigh 365g (13oz).
Section 30: Pyrotechnics
Pyrotechnic devices
Rocket illuminators, flares and signals
Schermuly was founded
in
1897 by merchant seaman
William Schermuly, the inventor of the first pistolprojected line-thrower.
During the Second World War the company was
responsible for designing and producing a large pro-
portion of the
new and advanced
pyrotechnic devices
used by the Allied forces.
Schermuly now supplies service pyrotechnics to the
and Commonwealth naval, military and air
services and to those in some 30 countries overseas.
British
Hand-fired illuminating rocket
Para L3A1
This rocket, designed to Ministry of Defence requirements, is able to illuminate man-sized targets in silhouette at ranges between 90 and 365m (100 and
400yd), making possible accurate small arms fire at
those ranges.
Slow spinning of the rocket ensures consistency in
flight path, so that the flare may be accurately placed,
and variations in elevation to suit the terrain are
VW
V
V
B 1-5
INCH
BAND
(3cm)
practicable.
Features specific to the illuminator are as follows:
TO FIRE. Cone hand, arro*
with the other
cogger (ever **
Ground range 275-365m (300—400yd), dependent
on elevation at launch
Illumination more than 80 000 candle power
Burning time more than 30sec
Average descent rate 4-75m/sec (15ift/sec)
thumb or
fingers
:
I
I
'
{-••-con will be
with little or no '«:
Hand-held rocket flares
and signals
Apart from their payloads these parachute-type red,
green and orange hand-fired distress signal rockets are
identical to the illuminating rocket. Features common
to these three types are as follows:
Height at which flare is released (fired vertically)
412m
(1350ft).
Average descent
rate
Flare data
Burning time, sec
Illumination, candle
6-4m/sec (21 ft/sec)
Red
Green
40
35
35 000
12 000
Orange
40
40 000
power
Other hand-held Icarus
°Q«KWG.
4i
SURBE'
rocket signals
the following signals are designed to be fired
vertically or near vertically, and to eject their payloads
at a height of 41 2m (1 350ft)
All
Multi-star signals
these rockets can carry up to four
(a)
burning time,
(b)
in red,
stars of
8-10sec
green or white.
Smoke streamer
this rocket ejects a free-falling generator which pro-
duces a vertical column of bright orange smoke,
ground level.
down
to
(c)
Radar reflective signals
These
Schermuly-Chemring rockets produce a recloud which can be accurately detected by
radar. The payload comprises packs of tuned dipoles
flective
varying
in
quantity
according
to
the
operating
frequency and the particular application.
The
dipoles can be cut to resonate at frequencies in
X, C or S bands as desired, and the size and duration
of the echo obtained can be predetermined by a
suitable choice of material.
(d)
Maroon
This rocket ejects an explosive cartridge, producing a
report which can be heard several miles away.
(e)
Parachute target
Spra Works, Newdigate, Dorking, Surrey, England
coloured
0-32m 2
(3ift ) parachute which has a very slow falling rate.
It is used for the plotting of wind velocity and for
Telephone: Newdigate 331
gunnery
SCHERMULY LIMITED
Cables: Schermuly Dorking Surrey
This
rocket
ejects
a
brightly
2
practice.
609
Portion 30: Pyrotechnics
EURE RECONhMSSfcHCE
SPRA
Above: Helicopter flares, showing method
mounting on undercarriage
Above
right:
Helicopter flares
of
mounted on
dischargers
Right: Miniflare with eight-cartridge container
and
(inset)
Below
Mk
4,
shown
in firing
position
Red two-star
showing compact size
right:
distress
signal
Below: Firing the red night flare of the day
and night distress signal No. 1 Mk 1
610
8-66
3«
HI
Section 30: Pyrotechnics
Pyrotechnic devices
and distress signals
Aircraft flares
The equipment described below is designed and manufactured by Schermuly and fully meets the stringent
Buoyant
requirements specified by the Ministry of Defence.
is freely available commercially.
Cartridge (RAF
It
Smoke
Yellow
1^ in
12D/1382)
ref.
This cartridge ejects a payload which emits bright
yellow smoke. The cartridge is fired from a standard
uminators (airborne)
38mm
These long-burning, high-power flares for helicopters
and light aircraft may be used for general illumination
purposes, emergency landings at night or night reconnaissance. Available as standard equipment on Westland helicopters, they are in regular use on NATO,
British and Commonwealth service machines as well
as civil aircraft.
The flare units are mounted in multiples of two on
dischargers attached either to the fuselage or to a
member of the undercarriage. The flares are designed
for electrical ignition and are fitted with wire bridge
igniters requiring high electrical energy levels for operation, thus ensuring complete safety against inadvertent
by induced currents.
Both the 54-5mm and 762mm (2-15 and 3in) flare
units described below can be mounted on the same
standard dischargers and with both units the parachute
flares are ejected at least 1 5m (50ft) from the aircraft
firing
before they are ignited.
Characteristics
British Service
Reference
Average illumination,
candle power
Burning time, min
Average descent rate,
m/sec
(ft/sec)
Flare,
Flare,
Helicopter.
Helicopter,
Ground
3 in
Illuminating,
Reconnaissance,
No. \,Mk\
No. 1,Mk2
RN. 365379
RAF.12D/1428
180 000
2
2-7 (9)
2 3 (7-5)
Size:
mm (in)
mm (in)
Length,
Diameter,
Weight, g (oz)
impulse
kg/sec (lb/sec)
435 (17
1)
435 (17
signal
pistol,
and
is
used from
heli-
terrain.
An
commercially under
identical cartridge isavailable
the description 'Cartridge,
Wind
iin,
1
Indicating'.
Leading data
Diameter 39-1 mm (1 -54in)
Length 158mm (6^in)
Weight 170g (6oz)
Delay time 8-10sec
Burning time 20-25sec
Day and Night Distress Signal
No. 1 Mk 1 (RAF ref. 12D/1276)
This combined smoke and flare signal is made to
Ministry of Defence specification and is NATO
approved. One end generates dense red/orange smoke
and the other end houses a red flare. Each portion is
independently operated by a percussion igniter, and the
signal is completely waterproof.
Leading data
300 000
n
(1 iin)
copters and light aircraft to indicate wind direction
and for height judgement. It is buoyant, so can be used
over water as well as land, including snow-covered
1
54-5 (2-15)
1260 (47)
76-2 (30)
2-15 (4-7)
3-58 (7-9)
Length 133mm (5jin)
Diameter 38mm (1 iin)
Weight 205g (7Joz)
Smoke burning time 18sec
Flare burning time 20sec
Flare light output 1 8 000 candle power
2720 (96)
Firing reaction
Red 2-Star Distress Signal
Mk 4
Miniflare
A complete
Miniflare kit consists of a projector and
eight cartridges stowed in an easily opened plastic
1
pack measuring only 1 52 63
2h < fin)
(6
and weighing 255g (9oz). The flares are suitable for
medium-range signalling purposes and for distress
signalling. A special feature is the ease with which the
This signal is designed and constructed to military
standards, and consists of an extruded aluminium case
with threaded cap which contains two red stars which
are ejected at intervals after operation of the percussion
ignition system.
flares
Leading data
only
Length 124mm (4 lin)
Diameter 28-6mm (1 |in)
Weight 155g (5ioz)
Flare burning time 6-7sec
Light output 7000 candle power
Height of ejection 61m (200ft)
:
:
9mm
can be removed from the package and fired from
the pen-sized, spring-loaded projector, with one hand
if
necessary.
Features of the flares are as follows:
Colours red, green and white/illuminating
Burning time 6-7sec
Height of trajectory
91m
(300ft)
SCHERMULY LIMITED
Spra Works, Newdigate, Dorking, Surrey, England
Telephone: Newdigate 331
Cables: Schermuly Dorking Surrey
611
Pyrotechnics
30:
26 5mm (1 in) signal pistol with aluminium-cased cartridges to produce red.
green
or
6-8sec
at a
Smoke puff signal cartridges with suitable 1 i in signal pistol. The white smoke
puff cartridge is shorter; the longer cartridge produces a brown smoke puff
illuminating/yellow flares for
height of almost 1 00m (300ft)
n/wc
imr
C
f/KlOT
TJt flf
,o
^A2
•67 1
V
The
anti-riot
/64
Paper-cased anti-riot cartridge L2A2 also
contains CS irritant, but is fired from a
standard 38mm
signal
pistol.
(1 iin)
hand grenade L1A2, conthrown by
taining the irritant CS, can be
hand or launched from
discharger.
CS
is
a modified
smoke
effective yet safe
Aluminium-cased cartridges (L3A1) are
designed for use in riot guns
and
produces no lasting effects
It is to be noted that
jurioustothe person
612
similar but
all
if
in
—
—
including riot control equipment
can be inconfined spaces. Appropriate precautions should therefore be taken.
smoke-producing elements
used
Section 30: Pyrotechnics
Pyrotechnic devices
and
for signalling
Signalling
control
riot
equipment
in and 1 hin
These newly developed aluminium-cased cartridges are of a
quality comparable to that of cartridges made for the British
Government. These are two sizes: the 26-5mm (1 in) cartridge
can be fired from a standard 1 in or a calibre 4 signal pistol; the
38mm (1 £in) cartridge from a 38mm (1Ain) signal pistol. The
Signal cartridges,
265mm
cartridge
87-6mm
(3-45in) long.
is
1
55mm
(2-165in) long, the
38mm
cartridge
is
Features
Colours: red, green, illuminating/yellow
Burning time: 6-8sec
Trajectory height: 91m (300ft)
Pack: 26 5mm cartridges in units of 10
cartridges in units of 50 per colour
Smoke
per
colour,
Ignition is by percussion igniter and delay fuse
blue smoke.
which allows them to be tossed down-wind before smoke
generation starts.
Features
92mm (2k v3|in)
Dimensions: 54mm dia
Burning time: 10-25sec
Delay time: 2-3Asec
Weight: 185g (6ioz) approx
Packed in units of 30 per colour
38mm
puff signal cartridges
Both the 38mm
1418) and the
(1 Ain)
38mm
brown smoke puff Mk 4T (RAF ref 12D/
(Hin) white smoke puff Mk 4T signal
of paper-cased type and made to Ministry of
Defence specification. They produce a report and a ball of smoke
at a height of at least 30m (100ft), for signalling or for measuring
wind velocity.
White
Brown
Features
97-8(3 85)
Length mm(in)
160(6-3)
39-1(1-54)
39-1(1-54)
Dia mm(in)
120 (4 J)
Weight g(oz)
227(8)
cartridges are
Smoke grenades
These are designed for ground-to-air signalling and for ground
marking. They produce a dense cloud of red, green, yellow or
Riot control equipment
Schermuly manufactures under licence the British Government
anti-riot stores that generate clouds of smoke, containing the
irritant CS.
Compared with the hitherto more widely used tear gas CN
(CAP), CS is effective at much lower concentrations and results
in less severe after-effects. The equipment is designed to function
with no risk of fragmentation, and with minimal fire risk. The
Anti-riot
The
first
1
hin cartridges
of these cartridges
L2A2 and L3A
primarily for firing from standard
and the second
38mm
signal
(1 iin)
pistols,
an aluminium-cased store carrying a larger
payload designed for firing from all types of anti-riot gun.
L2A2
L3A1
Cartridge
(paper)
Range (lobbed)
(aluminium)
(75-1 00yd)
(Bin) square group)
Delay time, sec
Burning time, sec
Length, mm (in)
(in)
Cartridge
119m
69-91
(1
30yd) approx.
(45yd)
50m
Range (aimed 20cm
mm
2-3
5-25
107 (4-2)
2-3
5-25
122 (4-82)
39-1 (1-54)
38-71 stepped to
39-57
(1-524-1-558)
Weight, g (oz)
Packaging
of
from exposure to
removal
humane means
from
the
CS
pass off within a few
contaminated
These devices are capable of being stored
where
in
providing
area,
law breakers.
of controlling rioters or
for
many
years any-
the world, with a high probability of satisfactory func-
tioning.
hand grenade L1A2
This store can either be thrown by hand or launched from a
modified smoke discharger on armoured cars.
is
Features
Diameter,
minutes
Anti-riot
paper-cased store designed
a
is
effects resulting
135 (4 J)
200
seven per sealed
six tins per
(7)
Features
Range about 32m (35yd) when thrown, 64-1 10m (70-1 20yd)
when fired from discharger
Burning time 1 0-40sec
Delay time 2-3sec
Length 140mm (5 Ain)
Diameter 63-5mm (2Ain)
Weight 454g (16oz)
Packaging 10 per ammunition box,
Hand-held
irritant
generator
n
ammunition box, C364
is designed primarily as a training aid.
It produces
comparatively low concentration of smoke for 3A-5i minutes,
permitting respirator training under realistic conditions.
The composition is contained within a cylinder 425mm
long by 25-4mm ( 1 in dia, fitted with a handle.
( 1 6 i n )
Initiation is by means of a friction igniter stored within the
a
)
handle.
Irritant
SCHERMULY LIMITED
smoke
pellet for respirator testing
As the name implies these pellets are used
They are ignited by means of
respirators.
Spra Works, Newdigate, Dorking, Surrey, England
Telephone: Newdigate 331
Cables: Schermuly Dorking Surrey
L1A1
This generator
i
t
M104
or in
for testing the
a
fit
of
match fuse singly
multiples as required.
They weigh
1
g
(1
/30oz) and burn for 8-25 sec.
613
Ssction 30: Pyrotechnics
Reconnaissance
flare
for fixed-wing aircraft
Developed
meet the Royal
Air Force requirement for
an air-dropped
both
reconnaissance
and battlefield
parachute
illumination purposes, the 127-mm (5-inch) reconnaissance flare has
superseded all other aircraft flares by virtue of its advanced design and
superior performance.
Pre-flight preparation is kept to a minimum, requiring only a circuitcheck
to
flare that is suitable for
and fuze setting.
The aluminium
hardware ensures a long storage life and high
tolerance of severe physical and environmental conditions.
Major
components are self-contained and sealed.
The 127-mm (5-inch) reconnaissance flare is made safe in storage,
A model
handling and use by virtue of the inherent safety devices.
suitable for release from helicopters may be available shortly.
alloy
Specification
EJECTION UNIT
—
Safety features
Integral radio-frequency attenuator
Fail-safe fuze-arming system
IN
TAIL CAP
—AUXILIARY DROGUE PARACHUTE
-.
CANOPY PAC<
Parachute deployment delay
Carriage
Subsonic: light series carrier (e g Mk 15)
Supersonic: ML light stores carrier No 100
Performance
ATTENUATOR
Burning time: 3-25-3-5 min
Light
intensity:
1
000 000 candela minimum
Parachute system
Twin, 3-35 m (11ft) dia canopy parachutes,
mainly in nylon, pressure-packed, fitted with
drogue
auxiliary
Dimensions
C
-"E
mm (36 in)
mm (7 in)
27 mm (5 in)
Overall length: 914
Overall diameter: 178
Body diameter:
1
Weight: 16 33 kg (36
lb)
FUZE Ho
<>S0
Operational delays
Fuze setting tolerance: 8-60 sec
Parachute deployment and arming delay: 3 5 sec
Rate of descent
305 m/min (1000ft/min)
Flare burning: 183 m/min (600ft/min)
Unlit:
Wallop Industries Limited has been concerned with the development and
manufacture of a wide range of sophisticated pyrotechnic devices
for defence, space and industrial projects for over twenty years.
The company has available research, development and design facilities, as well as production plant able to undertake quantity and batch
manufacture of pyrotechnic devices, also the production of models
and prototypes. In addition to the 127-mm (5-inch) reconnaissance
production items include missile tracking flares, highaccuracy delay elements, rocket ignition systems, pyromechanical
actuators and other devices.
A company brochure is available on request.
flare,
current
WALLOP INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England
Telephone: Wallop 456
614
Telex:
47692
Section 31
Fire fighting
equipment
615
Section 31
Fire fighting
:
equipment
pumps
are manufactured by Coventry Climax Engines Ltd, a firm which has over 60 years' experience
engine manufacture. A range of fast-into-action fire pumps second to none has been produced since 1937.
For many years, these portable vehicle-mounted and trailer fire pumps have been specified as standard equipment
oy British military and civil fire services. They are also in use by many overseas forces.
iva fire
UMP
Multi- pressure
mounted
fire
two-stage vehicleThis unique
pump.
pump
provides: operating pressures
to 42-2 kg/cm 2 (600 lb/in 2 ); low
pressure outputs up to 4500 litres/
up
min (1000 gal/min); low pump
speeds to give long seal and bearing
life; low power requirements capable
of being met by the smallest engines
used in fire appliance chassis;
facility to function on low and high
pressure simultaneously; compact
dimensions; simple operating technique and reliability.
FWMP
A
portable centrifugal single-stage
self-contained
pump, completely
and exceptionally
fuelled,
the
light.
pump weighs
Fully
only
113 kg (250 lb) and can be easily
On certain
carried by two men.
models of portable pumps full
electric
starting
is
instantaneous service.
1
c 6
available
for
Section 31
Fire fighting
equipment
pumps
Fire
and vehicle-mounted
portable, trailer
Portable
:
pumps
Easily handled by two men, Godiva portable fire pumps are the complete answer where water is needed quickly in
positions inaccessible to a fire tender. Powered by race-proved Coventry Climax overhead camshaft engines
and constructed in corrosion-resistant light alloy, Godiva pumps are available with outputs up to 2273 litres/min
(500 gal/min) and pressures up to
1
76 kg/cm
2
(250
Output
Type
Engine
Operational
7 kg/cm 2 (100
at
weight
lb/in-)
gal/min
litres/mm
lb/in 2 ).
kg
lb
FWMP
Petrol
1136
250
113-4
250
FWHP
Petrol
386
85 at
250 lb/in 2
113-4
250
17-6 kg/cm 2
at
FWP
Petrol
1364
300
165-5
365
FWBP
Petrol
2273
500
215-4
475
FWMDP
Diesel
796
175
145-1
320
Vehicle-mounted pumps
vehicle-mounted pumps includes models suitable for any make of fire appliance chassis and
amidships mounting. Deliveries go up to 5455 litres/min (1 200 gal/min) and a multi-pressure
available which operates on a hose reel system at 42-2 kg/cm 2 (600 lb/in 2 ).
The Godiva range
of
for front, rear or
version
is
Where
mounted
Type
UMP
multi-pressure
Performance
Low-pressure stage: 2270, 3410 and
Rear or
amidships
4550 litres/min at
and 1000 gal/min
kg/cm 2 (500, 750
2
at 100 lb/in )
7
>
.•
High-pressure stage: 1 92 litres/min at
42-2 kg/cm 2 (45 gal/min at 600 lb/in 2 )
UFP
up to 5455 litres/min and
up to 15-5 kg/cm 2 (1200
gal/min and 220 lb/in
Rear or
amidships
range
Deliveries
l
J»-'
v^ -^—^.^~
pressures
:
)
UHP
dual-pressure
3409 litres'min at 7 kg/cm 2 and 227
litres/min at 31 -6 kg/cm 2 (750 gal/min
Rear or
amidships
at100
FWPS
Rear or
amidships on
Ib/in 2
and50 gal/minat450lb/in)
364 litres min
at 100 lb/in-)
1
at
7 kg/cm 2 (300 gal/min
r
light vehicles
ACP
Trailer
Front of
2273
appliance
min
litres/min
at
100
at
7
kg/cm 2 (500
gal/
lb/in 2 )
pumps
Godiva trailer-mounted pumps are available in two sizes, with a performance up to 2273 litres/min (500 gal/min)
at 7 kg/cm 2 (100 lb/in 2 ).
Bonneted, and with their own wheels, they are mounted on trailers which also hold
suction and delivery hose and equipment. Any car or light vehicle can tow the loaded trailer without difficulty.
^dttdaik
Type
7
|
Dry weight
Output
at
kg/cm 2 (100
lb/in 2 )
Engine
litres/min
gal/min
kg
lb
TFW
Petrol
1364
300
454
1000
TFWB
Petrol
2273
500
463
1020
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—
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COVENTRY CLIMAX ENGINES LTD
BPITIBM
Military Sales Division
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London
Telephone: 01-499 6050
Cables: Leymotors
London
W1
W1, England
Telex
Telex:
22498
LEVLAMD
617
Section 31
:
Fire fighting
equipment
Firewire Triple FD continuous
resetting detector
Single-point resetting detector switches
Fire extinguishers
6I8
Section 31
Fire-protection
for
:
Fire fighting
equipment
equipment
automatic and manual operation
Firewire Triple
FD continuous
resetting detector
Designed to detect and give warning of
fire or overheat
Firewire Triple FD system
employs continuous-type detectors, is resetting and is
unique in that it discriminates between a true warning
conditions,
the
Graviner
and
a system fault.
Experience has shown that the principal cause of
false warnings is damage
usually the result of maltreatment during maintenance
to the sensing eleEmploying
completely
new principle of
ments.
a
operation, the Firewire Triple FD system will not signal
—
—
if a short circuit occurs as a result of element
or a fault in the wiring between the element
loop and the control unit.
An extensive range of sensing elements and control
units is available to enable the system to be engineered
specifically to suit the requirements of virtually any
known application, and in particular to cater for any
current or future type of aircraft, ship, fighting vehicle
a
warning
damage
or hovercraft.
Single-point resetting detector switches
These unit-type, thermally operated, resetting fire and
overheat detector switches are approved for use in
potential fire zones and are currently fitted as standard
equipment to a wide range of aircraft, diesel-engined
locomotives, ships, fighting vehicles and hovercraft.
The temperature-sensitive element comprises an
alloy-steel barrel with a high coefficient of expansion,
bow assembly of low expansion
on which are mounted two electrical
Expansion of the barrel due to rise in
containing a spring
coefficient
contacts.
temperature progressively relaxes the compressive
force on the bows until, at the preset operating
temperature, the electrical contacts close. A return to
normal temperatures reopens the contacts and automatically resets the switch. These robust switches can
withstand high ambient temperatures and severe
environmental conditions, and a comprehensive series
of switches is available to cover a wide range of
operating temperatures.
Fire extinguishers
An
extensive range of Graviner fire extinguishers is
to cover all known applications.
These
extend from simple hand-operated types to those
designed
for
either
semior
fully
automatic
systems. Automatic extinguishers can be supplied in
a comprehensive range of either copper or steel
containers and with either single or dual operating
heads, the latter permitting a reserve 'two-shot'
available
capability.
Of the many extinguishing agents available, bromochlorodifluoromethane (BCF) is the one most fre-
quently recommended because of its remarkable extinguishing efficiency plus its low toxicity.
It
is
approved by the British ARB as a replacement for
methylbromide (MB), although the latter is still
generally approved for use in automatic extinguishers
for military aircraft. Extinguishers filled with alternative
extinguishing agents, such as chlorobromomethane
(CB), bromotrifluoromethane (BTM) and dibromodifluoromethane (DDM), can also be supplied to meet
special risks or specific applications.
GRAVINER (COLNBROOK) LIMITED
Poyle Mill Works, Colnbrook, Slough, Buckinghamshire, England
Telephone: Colnbrook 3245
Cables: Crashfires Colnbrook Telex: 84124
Q f^a^tj^eR
ONE OF THE
HMMNSON
GROUP OF COMPANIES
619
ion 31
:
Fire fighting
equipment
Fire-fighting vehicles
Pyrene airfield crash-fire trucks, similar to the type
illustrated, are built on Thornycroft TMA/300 Nubian
Major chassis and powered by Cummins V8/300
compression ignition (diesel) engines developing
300 bhp gross
at
3000 rev/min.
(1400 gal) water tank pumped through an automatically compensating aspirated foam system.
These crash trucks can be supplied with a variety of
ancillary equipment and are designed to take on
additional supplies of water and foam compound without breaking the continuity of foam production, the
Designed and built by the Pyrene Company, these
vehicles have a foam output of 32 000-36 000
litres/min (7-8000 gal/min) through a large output
monitor (turret) and four 44 mm (1 | in) hand lines with
FB10X branchpipes supplied from a foam compound
tank of 909 litres (200 gal) capacity and a 6360 litre
discharge rate being sustained as long as these supplies
can be maintained. Foam can also be generated while
the vehicles are on the move.
Pyrene manufactures a range of fire fighting vehicles
foam truck and trailer
compact fire-fighting unit consists of a truck
mounted on a Land Rover 277 cm (1 09 in) wheelbase
4
4 chassis and a Scottorn Bushmaster driven-axle
trailer (both of which are described in detail elsewhere
in this Catalogue).
The unit therefore has effectively
The output is up to 1 1 365 litres/min (2500 gal/min)
foam through two Pyrene 8/16 foam branchpipes,
induced by a variable round-the-pump inductor.
The single divided tank holds 227 litres (50 gal)
water and 145 litres (32 gaH foam liquid. The trailer
tank contains an additional 832 litres (183 gal) water.
The unit carries a crew of three and includes provision
for general and ancillary equipment.
Fire crash
This
six-wheel
traction
difficult terrain.
620
and
outstanding
traction
over
on
a
variety of chassis,
suitable for
all
fire
fighting
media.
of
Section 31
:
Fire fighting
equipment
Fire-fighting vehicles
and
fire-fighting
equipment
Fire-chopper units
These compact units can be conveyed to the scene of
an outbreak of fire either by helicopter or by a small
Land Rover-type of vehicle. The unit, charged with
either 90 kg or 1 36 kg (200 lb or 300 lb) of dry powder,
discharging through a 23 m (75 ft) length of hose, has
primarily been designed to operate at crash fires that
may take place outside the limits of an airfield where
very rough terrain may be inaccessible to other methods
of transport.
For transportation by air, the two white nylon slings
(seen lying across the hose) are hooked on to a cable
which is winched from the helicopter. The unit can
then be turned over on to its side and the two 'wheels'
enable it to be rolled along the ground.
BCF hand fire extinguisher
This powerful 1 -4 kg (3 lb) BCF fire extinguisher was
developed by Pyrene for the British Army to MVEE
Specification 1285 (NATO stock No: 4210-99-8814724.) BCF is non-damaging, non-conductive, completely effective on all types of fire, serviceable from
-45° to +75 C C. The extinguisher itself is completely
sealed and expendable.
Pyrene also designed and produced the fixed
installations for engine compartment protection in
British fighting vehicles.
SF20
This
with
is
trolley
a mobile
fires
fire
extinguisher unit designed to cope
spillage, especially on
resulting from fuel
aprons.
It
has an output of 73 litres/min
gal/min).
The
entire
contents can be discharged in
(1 6
74 seconds at a pressure of 10-5 kgf/cm 2 (150 lbf/in 2 ),
giving a jet length of 1 2 m (40 ft).
The unit has a capacity of 91 litres (20 gal) solution
at 6 percent concentration of 'light water' or Pyrene
Plus F fluoroprotein foam.
The unit runs on 400-mm (16-inch) rubber-tyred
wheels. The stub axles and transporting handles are
welded to the container shell to save the weight of a
separate chassis.
airfield
THE PYRENE COMPANY LIMITED
Pyrene House, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, England
Telephone: Sunbury-on-Thames 85588
Telex:
Pyrene
261402
6?1
Section 31
:
Fire fighting
equipment
Fire protection
Vehicles, installations, equipment
Emergency vehicles
We
design and build emergency fire fighting vehicles of all kinds for
military and civil use.
These appliances are designed to carry media
generally water, foam and either carbon
appropriate to the risks involved
dioxide or dry powder. The machine illustrated is based on the Thornycroft
Nubian Major chassis with two driven rear axles and power-assisted
steering. In the crew cab are pneumatically operated remote controls for
all main valves governing water and the special Merryweather Selectamatic
foamJsystem.
—
Fire protection installations
Merryweather supplies specialist equipment for the
protection of buildings and plant of all kinds. In addition they plan complete fire protection services and carry
out all installation work. Such installations include fire
alarms, sprinklers and water spray, carbon dioxide and
dry powder systems for the protection of special risks
such as radio stations, generating plant, laboratories,
computer rooms,
Fire-fighting
etc.
equipment
Merryweather manufactures a very wide range of portable equipment,
including hand and mobile fire extinguishers, to cover all classes of risk.
The company also makes fixed and swinging nose reels, and all brigade
equipment including hose, branch pipes and special nozzles.
At
right: a
Merryweather
extinguisher
carrying
'Fireball'
150
1b
mobile
of
dry
powder
A member
of the Tecalemit Group of
Companies
MERRYWEATHER & SONS LIMITED
Greenwich High Road, London SE10, England
Telephone: 01 -692
622
1
01 6
Cables: Merywether
London SE1
to
By Appointment
Her Majesty the Queen
Fire Engineers
Merryweather
AND SONS LIMITED
Section 31
Fire fighting
:
equipment
Nubian Major
airfield fire
crash tender
The Thornycroft Nubian Major 6 6 chassis has been
designed and developed entirely as an aircraft fire crash
tender. It is not a commercial vehicle variant. Consequently, the ability to meet the most basic and import-
and
ant requirements of an aircraft fire crash tender have
been catered for at the design stage, without subsequent compromise or modification.
Experience gained over 20 years of aircraft fire crash
tender manufacture has been used to produce a chassis
with outstanding cross-country performance, high
speeds and rapid acceleration. Well-tried and highly
speed epicyclic gearbox allow gear changes to be made
under full power, with no loss of speed or traction. The
maximum speed of 100km/h (62 mph) can thus be
used to full advantage.
The power take-off is designed so that it can be
engaged both while the vehicle is in motion and when
stationary, the vehicle can therefore move around an
incident and maintain a continuous foam discharge.
developed components are used to ensure
reliability
readily available spare parts.
The Cummins V8 diesel engine produces 300 bhp at
3000 rev/min, giving a power-to-weight ratio of
1 5 bhp per ton. A 457 mm (1 8 in) fluid clutch and five-
Specification
Engine
A
naturally aspirated eight-cylinder engine, producing
300 bhp gross, at a governed speed of 3000 rev/min. The two banks of four
cylinders are in a 90 degree vee' configuration, with a bore and stroke of 1 39 7
104 8 m-
diesel.
-
in)
giving a cubic capacity of 12
86
litres
(785
in 3 ).
Clutch
A 457
mm
(1 8 in) dia fluid clutch is fitted. This is a combination of an hydraulic
coupling and a centrifugal friction clutch, and uses features of both. The fluid
coupling provides a perfectly smooth take-up from rest, while at higher speeds
the centrifugal clutch provides a positive drive with no loss of power.
Main gearbox
The semi-automatic main gearbox is mounted as an integral unit with the engine
and provides five forward speeds and one reverse. An air-operated control is
used to select the gears, an indicator is provided to show which gear is in use
and a built-in inhibitor unit protects the engine from damage through overrevving during downward changes
Gear changes are made under full power (hot shift) with no loss of speed
and consequent risk of bogging down in soft ground.
Ratios: 1st 7 25.1. 2nd 4-28:1, 3rd 2-43:1, 4th 1-59:1, 5th 1:1
Reverse 5 97:1
Transfer gearbox
The transfer gearbox is a two-speed spur gear unit of constant-mesh type with
sliding dog change. Engagement of front-wheel drive is independent of normal
gear selection and may be used with either ratio. Gear or power-drive selection
is not affected by wind-up in the lower shaft.
Gear changes in the transfer box can only be carried out when stationary
High gear
emergency conditions of an exceptional nature.
Ratios are 1:1 and 1-62:1
in
Cummins V8-300
is
suitable for
all
cross-country operation.
Low
gear
is
only required
Brakes
Split-system air-operated spring brakes are fitted as standard, providing both
service and secondary systems.
The foot operates the brakes on all wheels. The secondary or parking brake
control lever, which is mounted on the steering column, actuates the spring
brake chambers on the rear bogie only and is capable of holding the vehicle
fully laden at 21 tons on a 1 in 4 gradient.
Compressed air for braking is supplied by an engine-mounted and enginedriven compressor with a nominal output of 0-340 mVmin (12 ftVmin).
Electrical system
is provided by a 24 V negative earth 178
(7 in) dia alternator of
output. The batteries have a capacity of 165 Ah. The output from the
alternator, even at low speeds, is sufficient to supply all lighting, radio and
ancillary equipment.
mm
Power
1 440
W
Power take-off (optional)
The power take-off is usually mounted on the top of the main gearbox and is
driven by the gearbox input shaft. Engagement is by a lever in the cab working
through a synchromesh unit The power take-off may be engaged while the
vehicle is stationary or in motion and is capable of transmitting 150 bhp at
3000 rev/min continuously.
Wheels and tyres
Two-piece divided disc wheels with 1400 20 in 20-ply cross-country tyres
are standard. 1 5 00
20 in 20-ply tyres can be supplied as alternative equipment
•
if
required.
TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT (THORNYCROFT) LTD
Military Sales Divisiqn
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1, England
Telephone: 01-499 6050
Cables: Leymotors London W1 Telex
Telex: 22498
LEYLANO
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Section 32
Materials
handling
equipment
625
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
10-ton rough-terrain crane, designed specially for use
Army, can operate in climatic conditions from
C to — 52"C, and at altitudes up to 5000 ft, without modifica's
e
The Smith L2625 truck crane offers ease
It works
of operation and maintenance.
maximum road speed
fast and travels fast
is nearly 50 km/h (30 mph)
—
526
British
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
Heavy-duty cranes
and
for military
industrial uses
Smith's 10-ton rough-terrain crane
Specification
Specially developed to meet the rigorous requirements
of the British Army, this crane offers strength and
reliability in the most severe conditions. It is principally
designed for general field service such as bridging and
As the crane is waterproofed for
stores handling.
wading in sea water up to 1 -85
(6 ft 6 in) deep, with
a 0-625 m (2 ft 6 in) wave and spray allowance, it can
also be used as a beach crane in ship-to-shore
operations.
It converts swiftly and compactly for fast convenient
road travel.
Upper machinery
Power: transmitted up the centre unit to drive 4 hydraulic pumps one for each
motion
Max hoist speed: 30 m/min (100ft/min) on 3 falls, 23 m/min (75ft/min) on
4
falls
Slewing speed: 4 rev/min
Telescopic jib. luffing speed:
m
Max
gradient:
1
in
full
range
in
24 sec under load
2^
Safe working loads:
1
tons at 3-35 m (1 1
7 tons at 4-27 m (14
4 tons at 5-80 m (1 9
1 1 tons at 9-46 m (31
ft
ft)
ft
ft
in) radius on 4
radius on 3 falls
3 in) radius on 3
3 in) radius on 3
3
falls of
rope
of rope
falls of rope
falls
of rope
Crane carrier
Engine: Rolls-Royce C8 NFL, 250 bhp at 21 00 rev/min
Gearbox: Clark 'Power-Shift' type R-600-FS
Overall dimensions in road travel condition: Width 3 060 m (10 ft 6 in), height
3-400 m (11ft 11 in), length 8540 m (28 ft 2 in), wheel base 4-280 m
(14ft 6 in)
Max road speed: 56 km/h (35 mph)
8 59
95
m
roll
m
(28ft 2
(3
rad
Overall width 3
20
Smith's L2625 truck crane
Another crane from the famous Smith
m
(10
ft
m
m
(10ft 5
Power unit: Perkins 6/354 6-cylinder diesel engine
Transmission: via gearbox and 'Triplex' roller chain totally enclosed, running
Cab: 260° all-round vision
m
(2
ft
6
THOMAS SMITH & SONS
Rodley, Leeds,
Telephone: Pudsey 2844.
in oil
Crane carrier
Engine:
AEC model AV691
capacity, delivering
Gearbox:
AEC
6-cylinder diesel engine of 11-3
192 bhp
at
litres
(690
in 3 )
200 rev/min
five-speed constant-mesh type with built-in two-speed auxiliary
unit
Truck frame: heavily reinforced welded steel construction
Weight of crane: 29-5 tons approx fully rigged with 7-62 m (25
Max road speed: 48 km/h (30 mph)
m
(39
ft
4j
ft)
basic
boom
in)
in)
0-76
PO Box BR5,
in
Upper machinery
12 04
18m
6
Specification
range, which is
currently doing arduous duty for the British armed
forces.
Like all Smith's cranes and excavators, it
combines ruggedness and dependability with precise,
accurate lifting control.
The crane is fully slewing and has a basic boom
length of 7-6
(25 ft), extending to a maximum of
38
Maximum load on a single rope is 4-3
(1 25 ft).
tons. Maximum lifting capacity is 25 tons.
3
in)
in)
Wheelbase 4-88
m
(1
6
ft
in)
(RODLEY) LIMITED
LS13 2TG, England
Telegrams: Smith Rodley Telex
Telex:
55105
627
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
iSSSp^
The Climax 50-DA diesel-powered
many and varied duties, handling a
fork
lift
truck
shown above
variety of commodities.
carriage back-rest extension, lighting
equipment and
rear
is
is
fitted to this truck are
or cushion tyres; the
pneumatic tyres are called
for
when working
if
surfaces are uneven, loose or wet, but
working on good dry surfaces cushion tyres (with
their
lower rate of wear) are
ideal.
the table for petrol and LP gas trucks on the right,
please note that trucks with the suffixes PC and PA
are petrol-powered, GC and GA are LP gas-powered.
In
The
largest
range.
one
628
Defence for
overhead guard and canopy,
of a large fleet supplied to the British Ministry of
view mirrors
important to note that the Climax range includes
diesel, petrol and liquefied petroleum-gaspowered models, the correct power unit therefore
being available for any particular application to give
maximum efficiency and operating economy.
Many variations of the basic specification are available.
For example, Climax mechanical trucks are
produced in alternative versions having pneumatic
It
electric,
one
Optional equipment
and the smallest
Above
is
of the larger
20-PA
in
the Climax mechanical truck
907 kg capacity and to the left is
trucks which have capacities up to 8165 kg
a
of
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
Mechanical fork
for use
on land and on board ship
Diesel
Min
Capacity
at
610
(24
Model
L^
trucks
lift
20-DC
20-DA
tyres
907 kg
2000 lb
Cushion
907 kg
40-DA
50- DA
60- DC
60- DA
70-DC
70-DA/S
Transmission
D
Pneumatic
3302
130
D
Pneumatic
lb
1814 kg
4000 lb
Cushion
1814 kg
4000 lb
Pneumatic
2268 kg
5000 lb
Pneumatic
2722 kg
6000 lb
Cushion
2722 kg
6000 lb
Pneumatic
3175 kg
7000 lb
Cushion
3175 kg
7000 lb
Pneumatic
D
D,
or
D.
or
in
3302
130
Q
mm
3302
130
3302
130
Q
or
mm
in
in
3302
130
O
mm
in
3302
130
mm
radius
1676
m
20/6
66
in
75}
mm
in
1676
66
in
3404
134
mm
1341
mm
in
721
in
3505 mm
138in
1867
731
in
mm
1943
76*
in
in
3804 mm
149|in
in
mm
3854
3810
150
in
21
mm
151 J
in
mm
86
mm
in
1
Q
(single
18
2997
118
161J
mm
3861
mm
in
mm
mm
mm
in
mm
mm
in
2311
mm
91 in
in
mm
2210
87
mm
2337
4401 mm
1731 'n
261 6
mm
2349
921
in
2642
104
in
92
in
mm
in
mm
82 fin
mm
in
mm
95im
mm
2438
96
in
(laden)
mm
965
38
in
106/
42
in
965
33
1099
431
1187
46?
1079
421
m/min
3'3
60 ft/min
1
m/min
6-8
14 5 km/h
mph
9
17 km/h
10 5 mph
12 9 km/h
8 mph
km/h
16-1
mph
10
12-9 km/h
mph
8
mm
29 m/min
95 ft/min
19-2 km/h
27-4 m/min
19 2 km/h
12 mph
in
mm
90 ft/min
in
mm
183 m/min
60 ft/min
in
mm
1168
46
in
mm
1270
mm
50
1
speed
(laden);
55 ft/min
in
in
60 ft/min
mm
in
1091
m/min
18-3
Travel
in
50
2781
70 ft/min
mm
1270
981
m/min
21 -3
mm
2756 mm
108* in
2502
70ft/min
mm
in
m/min
21 -3
in
39
in
2375
93J
2419
width
991
mm
2134
84
speed
39
mm
2102
Overall
991
mm
80:
in
4121 mm
162] in
mm
in
I
Lift
in
2076
75J
21 34
in
2159
85
152in
in
34
84
2184
in
Q 3302 mm 4096 mm
2997
mm
3277
129
3505
138
mm
Overall
length
less forks
Turning
3277 mm
129in
130in
or
90
stackinqt
3302 mm
130in
D
Cushion
lb
1361 kg
for
lift
3302
130
D
aisle
width
Standard
height*
lb
1361 kg
3000
IGD
of
centres
3000
IGDFA
Type
in)
2000
IGDF
mm
mm
m/min
21 -4
70 ft/min
mm
1
m/min
8 3
60 ft/min
1
98 m/min
65 ft/min
in
12
mph
14-5 km/h
9-5 mph
19-4 km/h
1
mph
2-1
14 5 km/h
9 5
mph
19-4 km/h
I
mph
2-1
(front)
70-DA/T
3175 kg
7000 lb
Pneumatic
O
or
Q 2997 mm
118
(twin
in
mm
103m
2908 mm
114* in
1676
mm
1168
66
mm
19 8 m/min
65 ft/min
18-8 km/h
in
mm
1
8 3 m/min
60 ft/min
14-5 km/h
18-3 m/min
18-8 km/h
11 -75
mph
front)
80-DC
O
mm
3629 kg
8000 lb
Cushion
3629 kg
8000 lb
Pneumatic
100-DA
4536 kg
10 000 lb
Pneumatic
20-DA
5443 kg
12 000 1b
Pneumatic
Q
3658
144in
150- DA
6804 kg
15 0001b
Pneumatic
Q
3658
144
8165 kg
18 000 1b
Pneumatic
907 kg
2000 lb
Cushion
20-GC
20-PA
20-GA
2000
IGPF
IGPF(LPG)
3000
80- DA
1
180-DA
20- PC
IGPFA
IGPFA
907 kg
1
or
Q
Q
Cushion
D
D
D
or
Q
lb
1361 kg
Pneumatic
D
or
18
3658
144
Q
Pneumatic
18
2997
1
lb
1361 kg
3000
2997
Q
lb
in
.
mm
in
mm
in
I
4013
158
4426 mm
174} in
4826
190
mm
4928
194
mm
5817
229
in
in
mm
in
3048
120
mm
3124
mm
in
5842 mm
230 in
3302 mm
130in
3277
129
in
mm
3277
129
in
mm
mm
3302
130
in
3802
130
in
3404
134
in
mm
3505
mm
3302
130
mm
138m
in
123
in
3658 mm
144in
mm
!
mm
mm
1676
66
in
mm
3327
mm
1803
in
mm
in
154.'. in
mm
in
mm
66
in
1841
721
in
1867
731
15J
1
in
3924
1676
mm
2934
46
in
1803
mm
676
66
1041
3245 mm
127Jin
mm
3912
154
1
2654
mm
mm
in
131
mm
160J
in
mm
4108
161
2134
801
2102
82J
2388
94
mm
991
39
in
mm
991
in
mm
in
mm
in
60 ft/min
mm
21 -4
mm
mm
70 ft/min
mm
in
965
38
in
mm
mm
22
mph
35-2 km/h
22 mph
32 km/h
20 mph
76 ft/min
232 m/min
76 ft/min
21 3
m/min
70 ft/min
in
39
75 mph
II
35-2 km/h
70 ft/min
in
mm
m/min
mph
9 5
23-2 m/min
in
mm
m/min
21 -4
71 in
2286
90
i in
2076
75J
2076
75|
mm
in
71 in
in
4083
in
21 -3
m/min
70 ft/min
18-3 m/min
60 ft/min
18-3 m/min
1067
42
in
965
38
in
16-8 m/min
55 ft/min
106/
42
mm
1
in
60 ft/min
37-7 km/h
23*4 mph
14-5 km/h
9 mph
17 km/h
10 5 mph
12 9 km/h
8
mph
16-1
10
km/h
mph
(LPG)
IGP
IGP(LPG)
1814 kg
4000 lb
Cushion
IGPA
IGPA
1814 kg
4000 lb
Pneumatic
60- PA
60-GA
2722 kg
6000 lb
Pneumatic
70-PA/S
70-GA/S
3175 kg
7000 lb
Pneumatic
D
or
Q 3302 mm 3505 mm 1943 mm 2134 mm
D orQ
138in
761
3785 mm
149in
2096
in
mm
4096
mm
2311
130
in
3302
130
3302
130
in
2997
mm
mm
821
84
in
mm
2362
93
in
in
mm
in
mm
6-8
m/min
55 ft/min
12-9 km/h
8 mph
19-3 km/h
12 mph
(LPG)
or
Q
OorQ
(single
161
i in
mm
2756 mm
1081 in
1270
2781 mm
1091 in
1270
4121 mm
1621 in
2337
2616 mm
103in
2908
mm
2934
18
in
299/
118
in
4401 mm
173J in
2997
118
mm
4426
in
1
mm
91 in
92
in
50
mm
in
mm
21 -4
m/min
70 ft/min
50
in
19 8 m/min
65 ft/min
676
66
mm
19-8 m/min
in
676
66
in
19-4 km/h
12
1
mph
19-4 km/h
18-8 km/h
11-75 mph
1
2-1
mph
front)
70-PA/T
70-GA/T
3175 kg
7000 lb
Pneumatic
PA
80-GA
3629 kg
8000 lb
Pneumatic
100- PA
4536 kg
10 0001b
Pneumatic
Q
3658
144
5443 kg
12 000 1b
Pneumatic
Q
3658
144
Oor Q
(twin
mm
1141
mm
1
in
65 ft/min
front)
80-
100-GA
120- PA
120-GA
*
Alternative
lift
t
With
mm
1
21 9
heights available on request
(48 in) cube load
t
Oor Q
mm
in
mm
in
1741
4826
190
4928
194
mm
in
mm
2642
104
in
mm
in
3048
120
in
mm
3124
mm
in
123
in
With clutch and manual gearbox; speeds with
torque converter approx.
5%
lower
COVENTRY CLIMAX ENGINES LIMITED
Military Sales Division
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1, England
Telephone: 01-499 6050 Cables: Leymotors London W1 Telex Telex: 22498
1
151
mm
in
3245 mm
127J in
3327 mm
131
in
1
1803
mm
mm
71 in
1803
mm
71 in
18-3
m/min
60 ft/min
21 -4
m/min
70 ft/min
21 -4
m/min
70 ft/min
18-8 km/h
11 -75
mph
35-2 km/h
22 mph
35 2 km/h
22 mph
ft D -Dry clutch and manual gearbox
^Oil-cooled clutch and manual gearbox
Q = Torque converter
BRITISH
LEVLANO
629
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
The Climax 50-EC electric fork lift truck shown above
the most widely used fork trucks in the range
is
fitted
with the
Fitted with standard forks, the trucks are versatile
'maids of all work', able to lift, transport and stack most
types of material which, in a highly organised storage
and handling system, are usually borne on pallets or
stillages for ease of movement and optimum use of
available storage space. Alternatively, the trucks can
be fitted with a wide variety of attachments for carrying
out specialised tasks, or for handling goods which
cannot easily be palletised. Examples of such attachments range from a simple rigid crane interchangeable
with the standard forks to sophisticated devices such
as semi-automatic ladles for molten metal, or hydraulically operated retractable overhead cranes.
The
power
availability
of
electric,
diesel,
petrol
or
LPG
of great importance, correct choice of power
unit being vital for maximum efficiency and operating
is
economy.
can be said that battery-electric
trucks are particularly suited to indoor work, on good
surfaces or on short runs; diesel trucks are suited to
outdoor work or longer runs.
Features of the Climax range include: good accessi-
620
Briefly,
it
new Climax SCR
bility for
'72 electronic control system,
and
is
one
of
ease of servicing, interchangeability of com-
ponent parts between the various models, long wheelbase for lower tyre wear and light steering, and built
international standards (FEM, ITA,
to recognised
BITA).
As
will
Climax
SCR
'72
stepless
be seen from the tables opposite, most
with the new Climax
electronic control system, giving smooth
electric trucks are fitted
acceleration,
great
economy and
easy maintenance, and faster
lift
and
reliability,
travel
speeds.
A heavy-duty traction motor drives the truck through
bevel and spur gearing. A plug-and-socket arrangement facilitates recharging. Alternatively, the battery
may be quickly removed and replaced by a charged
spare battery.
Climax fork lift trucks are in widespread use by
government departments, nationalised industries and
port authorities throughout the world, in regular
supply to the British armed services since 1946 and
service with the armed forces of Canada and
in
Denmark.
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
Electric fork
on land and on board ship
for use
In
trucks
lift
1946 Coventry Climax Engines
Ltd pioneered fork
(24
load centres, each model being available with a
variety of optional equipment,
in)
wide
and since then the company's
in
lift trucks
range has been extended to include over 50 different
models, covering battery-electric, diesal, patrol and
Britain,
On
these two pages, details are given of the electric
range, including reach trucks and tractors.
On the
following two pages, mechanically powered models
liquefied-petroleum-gas-powered versions with capafrom 900-81 65 kg (2000-1 8 000 lb) at 61 mm
are detailed.
cities
Electric fork trucks
Minimum
Capacity
at
610
Control
lift
system
height"
907 kg J
2000 Ibt
Cushion
Contactors
'36 V
3302
907 kg
2000 lb
Cushion
Contactors
3302
130
mm
907 kg
2000 lb
Cushion
907 kg
2000 lb
Pneumatic
1134 kg
2500 lb
Cushion
1361 kg
Cushion
Model
in)
centr.es
IGEU20
IGEU24
•20-EC
-
width
Standard
Type
of
tyres
(24
Overall
length
aisle
mm
for
SCR
36 V
Turning
stackingf
mm
radius
2762 mm
108J in"
1448
2965 mm
116J "n
1486
in
58J
in
3302
130
mm
2997
mm
in
1473
58
in
3302
130
mm
mm
1
130m
36 V
90
:
in
18
1
mm
57
Overall
speed
speed
forks
width
(laden)
(laden)
1600
mm
63
in
mm
mm
Travel
Lift
less
in
838 mm
33 in
9-8
mm
9-8
in
32 ft/min
1638 mm
64Jin
838
33
mm
838
33
in
965
38
in
1638 mm
64iin
838
33
in
mm
991
mm
1588
62i
in
1740
68J
in
mm
m/min
32ft/min
m/min
km/h
7-6
mph
4-75
7 6 km/h
4-75 mph
13-4 m/min
9-7
44 ft/min
6
km/h
mph
•
IGETA
25-EC
30-EC
3000
IGEFA
36 V
lb
40- EC
IGEA
1814 kg
4000 lb
Pneumatic
2268kg
Cushion
60-EC
70-EC
80-EC
3302
130
36 V
Cushion
5000
3302
130
DVD
Pneumatic
lb
1814 kg
4000 lb
50- EC
SCR
72 V
-
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7000 lb
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8000 lb
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in
mm
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mm
1191
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in
mm
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9-8
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6-5 mph
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7 mph
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81 Jin
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km/h
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6-5 mph
3-7 m/min
10-5 km/h
6-5 mph
45 ft/min
45-RT reach truck
r -
Minimum
Capacity
at
610
mm
Type
(24 in)
centres
o
2041 kg
4500
TE
lb
Standard
of
Control
tyres
system
Duthane front
Cushion rear
36 V
height*
3302
130
mm
in
Overall
length
width
for
lift
SCR
aisle
90°
stacking"'"
2533
99
mm
in
Turning
less
Overall
speed
Trave
speed
radius
forks
width
(laden)
(laden)
1896 mm
74 i in
1207 mm
47J in
1803
mm
71 in
L,
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1
12 2 m/min
40 ft/min
8 4 km/h
5-25 mph
electric tractor
(1
Towing
Towing
capacity
capacity
(continuous))
5 min rating)
Type
of
tyres
Control
Turning
Overall length
(over towing
Overall
speed
system
radius
coupling)
width
(unladen)
1168 mm
46 in
20-9 km/h
Travel
I
25-4 tonnes
25 tons
at
6-4
at
4
km/h
mph
10-2 tonnes
10 tons
"
Cushion or
pneumatic
DVD
72 V
2007
79
mm
2073
mm
81 sin
in
13mph
heights available on request
(48 in) cube load
(20 in) centres
j At 508
"With 1 01 6
(40 in) cube load
*
t
Alternative
With 1 21 9
lift
mm
mm
mm
COVENTRY CLIMAX ENGINES LTD
Military Sales Division
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1, England
Telephone: 01-499 6050
Cables: Leymotors London W1 Telex
Telex: 22498
LEYLAND
631
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
Henley fork lift trucks range in capacity from 1800 kg (4000 1b)
30 tons and are popular in many parts of the world for a wide
variety of military and commercial handling tasks
to
632
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
Fork
trucks
lift
and
for military
industrial
Fork lift trucks are rated for capacity at 610 mm (24 in)
from the front face of the fork and are expected to
comply with British Standard 3726 which lays out
four stability tests to ensure safe rated capacities.
The latest addition to the Henley range is the Hawk
series, made in three sizes of 1800, 2270 and 2720 kg
(4000, 5000 and 6000 lb) capacity.
The Henley Hawk chassis is fabricated from steel
use
plate, the hollow vertical portion of the U-section
being utilised as tanks for 41 litres (9 gal) fuel, 68 litres
(1 5 gal) hydraulic oil for the main system and 4-5 litres
(1 gal) for steering, and for tucking away components
such as the battery. The latter is carried on a hinged
panel which can be swung out revealing the battery,
rectifiers and control apparatus for the alternator.
flow from
pusher fan
Air
HOLLOW CHASSIS MEMBERS
ENCLOSE ANCILLARY SERVICES
Counterweight designed with low centre of
and also to duct the expelled hot air
^
gravity
Specification
Engine
Chassis
Perkins 4-203 4-cylinder diesel engine complete with 12
equipment, developing 60 bhp at 2400 rev/min.
Hydraulic
lift
and
V
electrical starting
tilt
Self-centring balanced valves under the control of the operator diverts the flow
of oil produced by a vane-type hydraulic pump into the tilt or mast cylinders.
A
relief valve, set to
1
34 kgf/cm 2
to prevent overloading.
A
(1
900
lbf/in 2 ), is incorporated into the
system
damage
to the
full-flow micronic
filter
prevents
Monocoque box
and
system components
full
chassis of fabricated steel plate, giving tremendous strength
protection to components. Integral fuel tanks
Load guard
Heavy steel tubing load guard
do not restrict visibility
converter with a torque multiplication of 2-8:1 transmits
torque to constant-mesh gears for forward and reverse travel. The transmission
has a locking device to prevent the direction of travel being changed at too high
speed and a creep valve for vehicle inching control. Oil from the torque converter is pumped through a finned radiator to ensure adequate cooling
Steer-axle
heavy-duty deflector plate on Spheralastik bushes provides
movement for stability over uneven ground
A
to prevent
Controls
Two-pedal movement control
in normal automotive position. All control levers
are within easy reach of the driver's right hand. The full instrumentation panel
ensures early fault detection. The seat position is selected to give the driver
greater all-round visibility
sufficient
wheel
Maintenance
The lightweight
Steering
The rear wheels are steered by the action of an hydraulic ram connected to track
rods operating on stub axles which pivot on king pins. Movement of the steering
wheel actuates a small hydraulic pump which controls the flow from a separate
pump
with twin front supports which
Radiator and oil cooler
Radiators and oil cooler are flexibly mounted on rubber bushes
fractures due to excessive vibration
Transmission
A single-stage torque
steering
fitted as standard,
into a steer cylinder
easily
glassfibre-reinforced
plastics
and quickly removed. The whole engine
and maintenance. Check points are
is
engine cowl clips on and is
accessible for quick adjustment
readily accessible.
The two hydraulic pumps
ensure efficient operation of all hydraulic functions at all engine speeds, resulting
in finger-light steering.
High-quality valves ensure precise control of hydraulic
functions
HENLEY FORKLIFT COMPANY LIMITED
Newbridge Road
Industrial Estate, Pontllanfraith,
Blackwood,
Monmouthshire, NP2 2XF, Wales
Telephone: Blackwood 2671
Telex:
49655
633
:
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Section 32: Materials handling equipment
Model
Range
Width
Outer turning
Capacity, at load centre
of
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Electric trucks
SpaceSaver
(cushion-tyred)
I
i
|
Challenger
(pneumatictyred)
Reach truck
L20B
L25B
L30B
L35B
L40C
L50C
L60D
L70D
L80D
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
E30A
E4QA
1 500
2Q00
R25B
R35C
R45C
1200
1800
2310
Diesel, petrol or
SpaceSaver
(cushion-tyred)
Challenger
(pneumatictyred)
500
50Q
500
500
500
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1475
1550
1600
1725
1805
1805
2070
2070
2260
24
24
24
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24
24
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24
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1800
1865
1930
2085
2160
2160
2465
2465
2630
58
61
63
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2400
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94 i
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75
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3500
4500
24
24
1390
1570
1670
2000
2500
3000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
10 000
12 500
15 000
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
1590
1650
1700
1820
1885
1945
2145
2185
2300
2515
2495
2585
101
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1905
1995
2050
2140
2205
2260
2535
2575
2690
2945
2970
3060
20
71
|
6g
78
S20A
S25A
S30A
S30C
S40C
S50C
S60B
S70B
S80B
S100B
S125A
S150A
1000
1250
1500
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
5000
5700
6850
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
600
600
H20E
H25E
H30E
H30F
H40F
H50F
H60F
H60C
1000
1250
1500
1500
2000
2500
3000
3000
3500
4000
5000
5900
6850
6850
7500
8250
9100
10 250
11 400
13 600
18 000
19 900
20 900
23 800
28 100
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
750
750
1220
1220
1220
2000
2500
3000
3000
4000
5000
6000
6000
7000
8000
11 000
13 000
15 000
15 000
16 500
18 000
20 000
22 500
25 000
30 000
36 000
40 000
46 000
52 000
62 000
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
36
36
48
48
48
1725
1725
1820
2120
2120
2205
2310
2440
2440
2700
3215
3265
3355
3685
3685
3685
3720
4110
4165
4650
5540
5540
5945
5995
6580
68
68
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83 5
86 3
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96
96
107
1265
128 5
132
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145
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1613
164
183
218
218
234
236
259
2080
2080
2205
2570
2570
2615
2780
2980
2980
3260
3785
3835
3940
4335
4335
4335
4370
4790
4870
5400
6555
6555
7010
7040
7620
3000
4000
5750
6850
7500
8250
500
500
600
600
600
600
6000
8000
12 500
15 000
16 500
18 000
24
24
24
24
24
24
3930
4320
3685
3685
4190
4190
154 3
170
145
145
165
165
4540
4955
4510
4510
4990
4990
H110F
H130F
H150F
H150E
H165E
H180E
H200ES
H225E
H250E
H300A
H360B
H400B
H460B
H520B
H620B
634
|
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
'
LP gas trucks
H70C
H80C
Pioneer
(rough terrain)
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
P60A
P80A
P125A
P150A
P165A
P180A
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65
67
713
741
761
84
86
901
99
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89
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117
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•
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•
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
trucks
Lift
for every application
From
trucks have
in the
handling, transport
a truly extensive range, Hyster
proved
their
lift
advanced design and dependability
military
field.
supply
and
Utilised
general
for
stores
movement
of
military
goods,
trucks' efficiency and ruggedness are proved
daily in widely differing locations. Over 200 Hyster lift
trucks are presently in use with the British armed forces.
Hyster
lift
Some
Hyster and Hyster-Ransomes features are:
Dreyfuss functional design giving comfort and
visibility for the driver
Instant access for servicing
Single-lever for lift and tilt
Single pedal control for direction and acceleration
Robust unitised frame
Fast lift speeds
Short turning radius
Choice of power options (diesel, petrol, LP-gas
or battery power)
Wide capacity range from 500 kg to 28 000 kg
(1000-62 000
lb).
trucks are grouped in four ranges:
1. The SpaceSaver Range trucks have cushion tyres
and are available with load capacities from 1000 kg to
6850 kg (2000-1 5 000 lb).
2. The Challenger Range trucks have pneumatic tyres
and are available with load capacities of from 1000 kg
Hyster
lift
28 000 kg (2000-62 000 lb).
3. The Pioneer Range are heavy-duty rough-terrain
trucks with high ground clearance and fitted with
grader or high-flotation tyres. Models are available with
capacities from 3000 kg to 8250 kg (6000-18 000 lb).
4. The Hyster-Ransomes battery-powered lift trucks
and reach trucks cover the range from 500 kg to
4000 kg (1000-8000 lb) capacity.
Above: the Hyster-Ransomes R45C reach truck has a capacity of
2310 kg at 500 mm load centre (4500 lb at 24 in load centre). It
incorporates important innovations which directly and measurably influence performance and productivity. The large-diameter
drive wheels, situated in the reach legs, are independently driven
and
the highly sophisticated Solectronic solid-state system
controls traction and hydraulics with complete precision. The
faster smoother operation; maximum traction under all
conditions; outstanding manoeuvrability and effortless steering;
result:
instant positive response
to
The powerful Hyster Challenger H50F has a capacity of 2500 kg
at 500 mm load centre (5000 1b at 24 in load centre).
Here in
service with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, it is equipped with
a rugged 71 SAE hp Perkins diesel engine and powershift transmission with the exclusive Monotrol pedal control system
The Hyster Challenger H200ES has a capacity of 9100 kg
600 mm load centre (20 000 lb at 24 in load centre). This one
is
being operated by the Royal Naval Armament Depot.
For its
capacity it has an extremely short turning radius and is ideally
suited to heavy-duty applications where manoeuvring space is at
a
premium
HYSTER LIMITED
Turriff Building,
at
Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, England
HYSTER
Telephone: 01-568 9292
635
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
Narrow
aisle trucks
(1)
Electronic or contactor control
(2)
Narrow
systems
(4)
aisle operation
Special side-seated driving position
High stacking
(5)
800-2040 kg
(6)
capacities
Five basic models
(7)
Optional extras
(3)
(1
760-4500
lb)
Transporters
(2)
Pedestrian or rider-controlled
Electronic or contactor control
(3)
Amazing manoeuvrability
(4)
Six basic models
1360-2950 kg (3000-6500
capacities
Stillage or pallet versions
Optional extras
(1
)
systems
(5)
(6)
(7)
636
lb)
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
Trucks
and transporting
for lifting
Typical specification
Model FRER 7
Capacity 2040 kg (4500
mm
Load centre 61
lb)
(24
mm
in)
A1
Overall length
A2
Rear to face of forks 1118
C1
Turning radius 1778
El
H1
H2
LI
1918
(75 1
in)
mm
(44
in)
mm (70 in)
Power unit width 01 6 mm (40 in)
Height of mast lowered 2108 mm (83 in)
Height of std. triple
4430 mm (1 74 in),
Reach travel 870 mm (34J in)
1
max 7620
lift
80
Travel speed unladen
Lift
speed unladen
Battery voltage/Ah
Service weight
Max
(300
in)
km/h (50 mph)
5-2-1 8 3
1
mm
m/min (50-60
ft/min)
24/754
3062 kg (6750
lb)
gradient laden 1:10
(minimum
theoretical)
Typical specification
Model POEP
Capacity
1
2
360 kg (3000
lb) or
2040 kg (4500
lb)
A2
A3
Rear to face of battery 451
CI
mm (46j in) or 1228 mm (48f in)
mm (282 in)
Width over forks 559 mm (22 in) or 686 mm (27 in)
Overall height 1435 mm (56i in)
Height of forks lowered 82 mm (31 in)
Height of
152 mm (6 in)
E1
E2
F1
H1
H2
Fork length 914
mm
(36
mm
(1
7f
in) or
489
mm
(1
9J
in)
in)
Turning radius 1190
Overall width 731
lift
Travel speed laden 4 8
Battery voltage/Ah
1
km/h
(3
6/1 67 or
Service weight 525 kg (1157
Max
gradient laden
1
:
8 or
1
:
1
mph)
or
40
km/h
(2-5
mph)
6/222
lb) or
584 kg (1287
lb)
1
LANSING BAGNALL LIMITED
Kingsclere Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
Telephone: Basingstoke 3131
Cables: Bagnallic Basingstoke
Telex:
85120
(minimum theoretical)
637
c °c*ion 32:
Materials handling equipment
Counterbalance fork
lift
trucks
(above)
(1)
Includes the most advanced fork
truck range in the world
Towtractors (below)
(2)
Electronic control system
(2)
(3)
680-2720 kg
(4)
capacity
Eleven basic models
(1
(5)
Cushion
(6)
Versatile
(7)
Optional extras
638
500-6000
lb)
pneumatic tyres
and economical
or
(1)
(3)
Electronic control systems
Three models: TOER 4-2
227 kg (500 lb) capacity
318 kg (700 lb) capacity
454 kg (1000 1b) capacity
Rear battery model TOER 8
Low battery profile TOER 8
1134 kg (2500 1b) capacity
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
Trucks
and transporting
for lifting
Typical specification
Model FOER 9/60
Capacity 2720 kg (6000
Load centre 610
mm
1b)
(24
in)
A1
Overall length to heel of forks
C1
Turning radius 2032
mm
(80
2362
mm
E1
Power chassis width 1142
G2
Centre of axle to heel of forks 419
HI
Height of mast lowered 2108
H2
Height of
lift
mm
3048
(1
20
Lift
(45
mm
(93
in)
in)
mm
(83
(16
J
in)
in)
in)
km/h
Travel speed unladen 12-1
mm
in)
(7-5
mph)
speed unladen 35 cm/sec (70 ft/min)
72/484
Battery voltage/Ah
Service weight
Max
4672 kg (10 300
gradient laden
1
lb)
:
{minimum
thtorrlical)
Typical specification
Model TOER 4
Max drawbar
Sustained
pull
2
318 kg (700
DBP 95
kg (210
mm (63| in)
mm (58 in)
Underclearance 127 mm (5 in)
Overall width 914 mm (36 in)
Overall height
68 mm (46 in)
Height of towing bracket 387 mm
A1
Overall length
C1
Turning radius 1473
D1
E1
F1
K3
lb)
lb)
1619
1 1
Travel speed unladen 12-9
Front (steer) wheel size
406
Rear (drive) wheel size 406
Battery voltage/Ah
5i
in)
mm (16 in) dia
mm (16 in) dia
x 102
x 102
mm
mm
(4 in)
(4 in)
48/145
Service weight 726 kg (1600
Max
(1
km/h (80 mph)
gradient unladen
1
:
lb)
5
LANSING BAGNALL LIMITED
Kingsclere
Road Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
Telephone: Basingstoke 3131
Cables: Bagnallic Basingstoke
Telex:
85120
C1
639
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
In
industrial
storage areas space
premium and the ground
Industry-derived fork
lift
is
is
at a
usually paved.
trucks therefore
have a short overall length and high
weight to balance the load. The same
balancing moment can be achieved with
a much lower total weight by extending
the length.
In the open terrain in which field equipment operates space is usually plentiful
whereas mobility depends on low specific
weight.
The Eager Beaver is the first
materials handling vehicle to be designed
with this basic fact in mind.
The Eager Beaver fork lift tractor is a
significant contribution to airborne operations and to logistic practice in general.
The top illustration shows the simple
fabricated chassis, high ground clearance,
excellent access to engine and lifting
mechanism and the simple arrangement of
the four-wheel drive and steering mechanism.
The
illustration
left
shows the
offset
single-beam mast and offset driving seat.
This not only affords an unobstructed view
of load and road to the driver, but allows
the mast to be folded back for air transportation or high-speed travel on roads.
640
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
Eager Beaver
rough-terrain fork
terrain,
tractor
tractor was specifically
for the handling of military loads in difficult
The Eager Beaver
designed
lift
fork
Despite
lift
including soft sand, deep
mud and
all
uneven
Air-portability was an important design
resulting
in the low profile and light weight
parameter,
of the unit without sacrifice in load-carrying capacity.
surfaces.
To cope with rough conditions, the 78 hp Perkins
engine delivers power to all four wheels, each equipped
20 Michelin XL tyre with
with a high-flotation 11
Air-dropped pallets
aggressive cross-country tread.
previously written off can now be recovered with ease
as a routine operation.
The truck has outstanding handling performance
ensured by major advances in fork lift truck design.
The combination of the single-beam mast and the
driver's seat located to one side of the vehicle gives
the operator a full view of the load and forks.
load capacity of
its
1820 kg (4000
1b),
the
2657 kg (6100 lb) and has such a
few adjustments it can fit
aircraft.
Andover
snugly into the
The vehicle's low total weight and powerful engine
give excellent acceleration and a top speed of over
will be a pace-setter in the
It
64 km/h (40mph).
convoy and allows a rapid switch of handling resources.
To simplify distribution problems at the airhead,
truck weighs only
low
overall profile that with
5-ton air-portable cargo
trailer (ACT 5) singly or in a pair. An aircraft can now
be swiftly unloaded on to the trailers, leaving it free to
depart while the loaded trailers are towed to the stores
The trailer has been designed to be dismantled
area.
into a compact package so that it can be carried in
Eager Beaver can
pull
the smallest transport
the
aircraft.
MAX SICE SHIFT
MOVEMENT
Specification
Engine: Perkins 4-236. four-cylinder diesel
Power output: 78 bhp at 2500 rev/min
Clutch: 330
(13 in) Borg & Beck dry clutch
Gearbox: Bedford RL. 4 forward. 1 reverse speed
Aux gearbox: Thornycroft combined speed-change and 2/4-wheel drive
Axles: Bedford RL steer-drive, front and rear
Tyres: Michelin XL 11 00x20, inflated to 1 -76 kg/cm : (25 lb/in') front, 1 05
kg/cm ! (15 lb/in') rear
Brakes: four-wheel hydraulic main brakes, mechanical transmission disc
parking brake
Steering: hydraulic power-steering on 2 or 4 wheels with Orbitrol control valve
Electrical system: 24 V negative earth two batteries 1 2 V, 100 Ah each. 15 A
mm
alternator, electric starter,
all
lamps
width: 1854 mm (73
—
lowered, mast
2388 mm (94
—
mast folded back
D—
1829 mm (72
mast
— Max
3708 mm (146
— Height hook: 3250 mm 28 with
07-75
2737 mm
G — Max
25
length
20 mm
H—
min
787 mm
max; 533 mm
— Spread
52 mm
J — Side
82 70 mm (3-25 2-75
K — Fork
and
1550 mm
L—
M —Wheelbase: 2540 mm (100
15-17
B
C
E
F
I
in)
Overall
Overall operational height:
in), forks
in),
Overall air-portable height:
in),
fully raised
height:
in),
forks inverted
to
(1
in)
lift of forks:
(1
in)
(44-1
Effective
of forks: 1 1
of forks:
(31 in)
(21 in)
shift of forks: 1
(6 in)
in)
section:
rear:
Track, front
(61 in)
•
in)
Turning
pump
vertical
circle:
9-19m
two-wheel steering
m
(47
ft
10
in);
four-wheel steering
delivering 82 litres/min (18gal/min) at
7124 kgf/cm ! (2500 lbf/in ! ) and 16 litres/min (3-5 gal/min) at 3700kgf/cm !
(1300 lbf/in : ). preferentially to steering
Weight, unladen, air-portable: 2560 kg (6083 1b), of which 1230 kg (2709 1b)
on front axle and 1530 kg (3374 lb) on rear axle
Chassis: lightweight space frame fabricated in high-tensile steel rectangular
tube to British Standard 4360:1 968
Seat: waterproof, padded, fully adjustable
Load capacity: 1814 kg (4000 1b)
Laden lift speed: 24-38 m/min (90 ft/min)
Speeds: forward 64 km/h (40 mph) on road, up to 24 km/h (15 mph) on rough
Dimensions
terrain, reverse 11 km/h (6-7
Gradability laden: 1 in 2-5
Hydraulics: gear-driven gear
A
—
Overall length:
5500
mm
(21 3-75 in)
(30ft 2in)
Load centre: 610 mm (24 in)
Mast tilt: forward 13 backward 20" operational, 60
:
,
:
for air-portability
Performance
Fording depth: 760
mm
(30
in)
mph)
without preparation
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Director of Sales (Army)
St Christopher House,
Southwark
Street,
London SE1, England
Telephone: 01-928 7999
641
Action 32: Materials handling equipment
Above: Wessex ET 500 battery-electric
642
tractor
Below: Wessex 3-ton capacity
trailer
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
Tractors, trucks, trailers
for handling military stores
Wessex
Industries has been a supplier to the British
Ministry of Defence for many years now. Each year new
models, all built to Ministry specifications, are added to
the range available.
Broadly, the range consists of lift trucks, reach
trucks, platform trucks, tractors and trailers.
(8ft) to
The trailers vary in length from
7-32
(24 ft) and in width from 1 -22 m (4 ft) to
1 -83
They are fitted with hardwood or
(6 ft).
chequerplate platforms.
The trailer shown at the left is the Wessex 3-ton
capacity trailer with hardwood platform, measuring
3-96
1 -22
4 ft). It is fitted with solid rubber
(1 3
anti-static tyres and has a hydraulic braking system
244m
m
m
m
on
wheels.
The range of tractors includes the Wessex ET 500,
shown at the top left, which has a sustained pulling
power of 227 kg (500 lb) and a maximum draw bar
pull of 1180 kg (2,600 lb).
is a
It
battery-electric,
open-sided model, fitted with windscreen and electric
wiper and clear pvc side curtains. Accessories include
all
side and
tail lights,
headlamps and pneumatic
tyres.
an extensive range of lift trucks, with
mast lifts of 366, 3 96 and 4-27 m (12, 13 and 14 ft),
with mast closed heights of 2-13, 2-29 and 2-44 m
Lastly, there
(7,
is
7|and
Most
8ft).
of these trucks
have standard accessories of
spotlamps and pneumatic tyres
and laden speeds of 8 to 9 km/h (5 to 5i mph).
side lights,
The
lift
tail
lights,
truck
shown
at
the right
is
the
Wessex
FE 50-24 battery-electric lift truck with a three-stage
mast assembly. It incorporates a device which automatically weighs the load on the forks. The truck is also
fitted with power-assisted steering, side and tail lights,
direction indicators, twin spotlamps, and a side-shift
mechanism on the forks. Lift height is 396 m (1 3 ft)
overall and closed mast height is 2 23 m (7 ft 4 in).
Many variatons are available and detailed literature
will be supplied on request.
Wessex FE 50-24
battery-electric
lift
truck
WESSEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Market
Street, Poole, Dorset,
Telephone: Poole 2626
England
Cables: Industries Poole
ill,
643
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
Fork
lift
trucks
with capacities from 140 kg to
1360 kg (300-3000
lb)
in the field of mechanical handling equipment, Hestair
Sherpa is regarded as specialist in the production of
light and medium-range fork lift trucks and precision
range of lifting equipment suitable for the very widest
range of handling applications. For lifting and shifting,
Hestair Sherpa fork lift trucks efficiently save time,
hydraulic lifting tables.
No other manufacturer supplies such an extensive
money and
space.
1000 Series: Sherpa Peg Micro
1.
six full-scale
lift
compact
battery-electric fork
truck models
Illustrated:
Capacity 1010 kg at 500 mm (2240 lb at 20 in)
Length (without forks) only 1 328 mm (52} in)
Width 916 mm (36 in)
Heights of lift to 4800 mm (1 89 in)
Lowered heights 1 800
(70 in)
Weight from 1 580 kg (3480 lb)
Telescopic models available
double or triple
all with full free lift
mm
—
4.
600 Series
eight power-propelled battery -electric
models
400 Series
two hand-propelled models with electrohydraulic power lift for the larger pallets
Illustrated:
Illustrated:
Illustrated:
2.
300 Series
3.
49 manual and electro-hydraulic power-lift
300 Model
Capacity 360 kg at 400 mm (800 lb
Length 1257 mm (491 in)
Width 771 mm (28 in)
Height collapsed 1905 mm (75 in)
Height extended 2032 mm (80 in)
Length of forks 762 mm (30 in)
Lift height 1 524 mm (60 in)
at
16
in)
460 Model
Capacity 500 kg
Height of lift
Length 1613
1
at 61
524
mm
mm
(60
(1
1
00
in)
mm (635 in)
mm (32 in)
Height collapsed 930 mm (76 in)
Height extended 956 mm (77 in)
Length of forks 01 6 mm (40 in)
Width 825
J
1
1
1
Model 480 (telescopic type
2692 mm (106 in)
lifting to
lb at
24
in)
fork
lift
truck models
610 Model
Capacity 1010 kg at 500
Lift height 1 524 mm (60
mm
(2240
lb at
20
in)
in)
mm
Fork lowered height 89
(3J in)
Fork adjustment (outside) 261/533
Fork length 914
(36 in)
Width 685
(27 in)
Length 1829
(72 in)
Telescopic models are available
(with full free lift)
mm
mm
(8J-21
in)
mm
mm
lifting to
5.
lift
3658
mm
(144
in)
Lifting tables
Precision-built mobile or static models with 4502270 kg (1 000-5000 lb) capacities and lift heights
from 1065
to 2000
(42-79 in)
Many variants are available, both of the manual and
mains-electric type
mm
6.
New
mm
aero truck
5
Speeds
ground servicing
(particularly
wheel
changing) on large aircraft and wheeled vehicles.
Incorporating the Sherpa Handraulic lifting system,
it has a 270 kg (600 lb) load capacity and is available
with interchangeable attachments.
HESTAIR SHERPA LIMITED
Southall Lane, Hounslow, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01-573 3844
644
Cables: Hestairco
Hounslow
Section 32: Materials handling equipment
Avon designs and manufactures
Pneumatic
and solid tyres
Avon Rubber Co
Melksham,
a range of industrial
both solid and pneumatic, to the exacting
specifications of truck manufacturers and users
Avon Cushion' tyres offer exceptionally low
Avothane'
rolling resistance and greater resilience.
solid tyres and Armadillo' pneumatic tyres have been
designed for fork-lift handling equipment to give
long, trouble-free service under arduous conditions.
tyres,
Avon
military
Cling'
solid
tyres
supply depots and
were developed
for
use under
wet conditions, particularly where slopes or steep
ramps have to be negotiated safely. Avon solid
tyres can be made in special compounds such as
anti-static, electrically conducting to BS.2050. also
anti-chip, oil-resisting and wet-grip (Cling).
for industrial
Ltd
Wiltshire.
England
Telephone: Melksham 3101
Iron Fairy
mobile
hydraulic cranes
fast,
Cables: Rubber
Melksham
There are seven different hydraulic cranes in the
Iron Fairy range. They lift up to 10 tons and have jib
lengths from 6-4 to 24-4 metres. Their jib telescoping,
slewing are all
and 360
derricking,
hoisting
They are fully equipped for road travel
hydraulic.
at up to 48 km/h and one 10 ton model for up to
74 km/h.
British Hoist and Crane Co Ltd
Compton, Newbury, Berkshire, England
Telex
44142
The cranes are ready for immediate operation and
are fast, smooth, and precise.
Their compactness
and manoeuvrability enable them to work in confined
workshops as well as in open areas. They are robust,
suitable for all climates and are used world-wide by
industry and government departments. Many are in
service with the British Army, Navy and Air Force
The
Telephone: Compton 301
Cables: Brithoist
Compton Newbury
Telex:
84358
645
Section
33
Storage
equipment
647
Section 33: Storage equipment
Injection-moulded ammunition conin high-density polythene
tainers
two closed-end type ammunition
containers shown at the left are moulded
together as a paired unit by means of
integral lateral supporting struts. Lugs to
which the harness is attached are also an
integral part of the mouldings. The carrying harness is of PVC-coated glass fibre
The
Ammunition
containers made
laminate
kraft polythene kraft
Spec.
LI
of
to
0226
The illustration shows two open-ended
securely
held
ammunition containers
together by means of suitable cradling and
a carrying harness
648
assembly
Section 33: Storage equipment
Ammunition containers
and
for storage
transit
Hunt Ltd are leading manufacturers of an
extensive range of packaging products and have been
contractors to the British Government for over 25
Chiltern
years.
In addition to
and
injection-moulded containers designed
needs of customers' products
tailored to the precise
company can supply protective and flexible
packaging in paper, fabric, film or foils.
Complete
harnesses for transporting packaged items can also be
supplied to specific requirements and enquiries on
packaging problems of all kinds are welcomed by the
the
company.
Ammunition containers
Open
or closed-end types of containers for
ammunition packaging can be supplied
manufactured from kraft/polythene/kraft
laminations to Specification L10226. The
manufacturing range covers diameters
from 12-7mm to 152-4mm (iin to 6in).
The containers are available to any length
requirements, together
with internal fittings necessary to ensure
protection in transit.
Open-end transit
tubes of all types are made to the same
to suit individual
specification.
Injection-moulded containers
Flexible packaging
low-density polythene,
polypropylene or PVC. Complete service from design to finished
containers. Moulding range from 57-6g to 1 -84kg (2oz-64oz)
Sheets, bags, liners and pouches can be supplied in polythene,
PVC and anti-static film. Specialists for the supply of ethylvinyl-acetate co-polymer film (carbon-filled or unfilled)
Available
in
high-density
polythene,
Webbings
Protective packaging materials
PVC-covered glass
cut lengths or
in
fibre
webbing can be supplied
in
random and
the form of complete harness assemblies
A wide
range of protective packagings, coated or laminated from
paper, fabric and foils are available in reels, sheets or pouches
CHILTERN HUNT LIMITED
Belswain Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
Telephones: Hemel Hempstead 51 51
1
and King's Langley 3264 Cables: Chiltern Hemel Hempstead
649
Section 33: Storage equipment
BKn^WM
Hawker
1.
Hunter
aircraft
protected by Driclad
2.
Tanks protected by Driclad
in stage one readiness in
Europe
3.
Shelter constructed from
Driclad used to protect
ammunition,
explosives,
hospital supplies, rations,
etc
4.
An EMI
oscilloscope
in
Driclad, ready for instant
use
5.
Aero-engine protection by
Driclad
6.
Hawk missiles protected by Driclad as supplied to NATO forces
Three
****«,**
650
Section 33: Storage equipment
Operational storage
equipment
Protective system for valuable
is the result of many years of applied
research into the causes of corrosion and deterioration
of equipment during storage and transit. The study of
conventional methods of achieving protection against
damage caused by the presence of humidity, chemical
gases, salt-laden air, sand, dust, fungus and insect
attack has resulted in the development of an entirely
new method of protection.
It is based on the enclosure of valuable equipment in
dry air contained within a flexible plastics cover. The
cover is reusable and provides an effective barrier to the
transmission of moisture and water vapour under
The Driclad system
extreme conditions of climate, temperature and humithe same time, it gives full protection against
physical and biological hazards.
It
enables
equipment to be transported, left or stored in the open
or in non-air-conditioned structures anywhere in
the world.
Maintenance requirements are reduced to almost
nothing with the use of the Driclad system and protection against deterioration from rust and the effects of
sand is complete. No special preparation is required,
and equipment is ready for operational use at all times.
dity; at
other
Driclad protection ensures:
Specification
1.
2.
Components
The Driclad system
or arctic material.
3.
is
An
available
in a
temperate/tropical
4.
used for
5.
anti-static material
is
equipment containing propellant, where accumulation
of 'static'
is
6.
unacceptable.
Reduced maintenance costs
Reduced replacement costs
Reduced repair costs
Reduced manpower requirements
Complete protection from deterioration
Equipment maintained
original
in
condition
indefinitely.
For one tank park in the British Army only two men
look after 80 tanks and keep them at permanent
operational readiness.
Closure
The Drilok
closure, having the same properties as the
Driclad material, consists of two interlocking plastics
extrusions which are attached to the material by welding.
The closure can be of a predetermined length, or
it can be joined to itself to form
an endless run, or it
can be T-junctioned at right angles.
The Driclad system consists
1.
of:
Sand and moisture-proof cover with
a
special
closure
2.
3.
A
A
dehumidifying chemical or machine
humidity indicator
Each cover:
re-usable
1
Is
2.
3.
Can be opened and closed simply
Does not require technical skill to use
4.
Will last anything
5.
Will enclose
from five to ten years
equipment
of
any shape
DRICLAD LIMITED
Staplehurst Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, England
Telephone: Sittingbourne 4422
Telex:
96180
Cables: Expac Sittingbourne
A member
of the Export Packing Service group of companies
651
Section 33: Storage equipment
Special storage equipment
and armament packs
Flexible reservoirs
Portolite tanks
Marston Portolite tanks are flexible liquid containers,
made from fabric-reinforced rubber materials, which
make
the storage of liquids possible anywhere there is
area of ground.
These tanks are particularly
useful for the storage of petrol or kerosene on temporary
airstrips or forward landing areas for VTOL aircraft.
When not in use a Portolite tank can be rolled up into
a small bundle and stored or transported as required.
Portolite tanks are made in capacities from 2270 to
a
1
flat
36 400
to
1
used
for
(500 to 30 000 gal). Tanks from 2270
(500 to 3000 gal) capacity can also be
the transport of liquids on lorries or rolling
litres
3 640
litres
stock.
The
external surface of the tanks has a high degree
of resistance to abrasion, ozone, sunlight and petroleum.
The material has a tensile strength of 70 kg per 1 cm
(400 lb per 1 in) wide strip ten times the load applied
to the largest tank made.
Standard capacities (gal): 500, 750, 1100, 1350, 1600,
—
1
800, 2000, 3000, 5000,
Dimensions
of a
3-4
Folded 4
Full
30 000
8-2
1
1
0-76
-8
000, 20 000 and 30 000.
1
V"*"*.
gal tank:
m
0-76
(44
m
27
ft
(1
3
ft
6
ft
30
in
ft)
30
in)
Armament packs
Marston Excelsior Limited has full engineering facilities
for the manufacture of special armament packs involving fabrication in reinforced plastics, reinforced rubber
and aluminium
alloys.
We can supply to specific designs robust,
lightweight
packs made from reinforced plastics and aluminium
which incorporate reinforced rubber sealing covers
for
the environmental protection of the equipment.
With many years of experience in the field of reinforced plastics fabrication, Marston Excelsior is well
versed in the latest production techniques with
facilities for the spray deposition of resin/glass fibre
laminate, matched die moulding, vacuum bag forming
and press moulding.
A
rocket motor case
Another facet of Marston
Excelsior's production
the flexible container facility built up
over many years for the manufacture of flexible fuel
tanks for aircraft.
The specialised knowledge and
involved
in
skills
this type of work are ideally suited to
the production of the reinforced rubber covers necessary
for some packs.
Coupled with metal fabrication and general engineering workshops these special facilities enable Marston
capabilities
to
produce
is
in
quantity, under one roof, packs combining
materials
and
manufacturing
widely
different
techniques.
Flexible sealing covers
A
subsidiary of Imperial Metal Industries Ltd
MARSTON EXCELSIOR
LIMITED
Wobaston Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton,
WV10
Telephone: Fordhouses 3361
652
Staffordshire,
6QJ, England
Cables: Marex Wolverhampton Telex
Telex: 33211
Marston
Section 33: Storage equipment
Desiccants
Scrbsil brand silica gel is a basic desiccant capable of adsorbing at least 27 percent of moisture at
50 percent relative humidity and 25 C and is manufactured and tested to conform to all British Government and British Standard Specifications.
Its
function as a protection aid against moisture and
corrosion in the packaging of electronic, optical
and military equipment has been established over
Joseph Crosfield ft Sons Ltd
PO Box 26 Warrington Lancashire England
Telephone: Warrington 31 21
The product is available in permeable
bags and sachets ranging from 10g to 101b which
are overpacked in con\ eniently sized tins and drums
Official release procedures as laid down by the
various inspection authorities are complied with
and appropriate certificates are issued when
the years.
required.
Cables: Crosfields Warrington
Telex:
627067
653
Section 34
Test
equipment
655
Section 34: Test equipment
fhe automatic test equipments (ATE) shown here are from the Elliott
:-ev9n Seventy Series, the latest of the automatic check-out and test
systems which the Automatic Test Equipment Division has now been
designing and producing for well over ten years. The Seven Seventy Series
of ATE is suitable for testing military, naval and airborne equipment.
Installation can be static or mobile, as shown here. Brief technical details
shown
are
overleaf.
Air Force application
A
current example of the Seven
Seventy Series of equipment designed for depot and workshop use
Nimrod multi-system ATE
is the
shown here.
RAF for
the
It is being supplied to
testing LF instruments
and control systems at second line
servicing level
Navy application
The equipment illustrated is one of
the ATEs supplied to the United
States Navy and United States Air
Force
in
quantity for use at field
and intermediate
of
the
A7D/E
level
on
Corsair
II
system
a
aircraft.
These are single-system automatic
test equipments which also serve
as repair benches
Army
Mobile
application
test stations
such as the one
illustrated are the latest addition to
Seven Seventy Series and
comply with the British Army
General Staff Requirement for a
the
multi-system highly mobile
matic test equipment
656
auto-
Section 34: Test equipment
Automatic test equipment
and
for military
industrial
use
Depot and workshop-type ATE
Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)
Both single-system and multi-system ATEs are used in depots
and workshops depending on the throughput and other oper-
carries out a series of tests rapidly
ating
A
and economic factors.
current example of this type
multi-system
ATE shown
at
the
of
equipment
is
the Nimrod
left.
A more restricted example is Factory Automatic Test Equipment (FATE) used in the production testing of a single electronic
system and its cards and modules. This type of equipment is
highly cost-effective where the throughput is large and/or
complex.
is
equipment which
and automatically
accordance with a predetermined test program.
ATE is mainly used to test electronic systems and
equipmentduringthe production and in-service phases.
Using suitable transducers, other types of equipment
(such as electromechanical, optical, pneumatic and combinations of these with electronics) can also be tested.
ATE is particularly cost-effective when used for the
rapid testing of complex equipment, or large numbers of
the same or similar equipments, also where a shortage
With ATE only a small
of skilled manpower exists.
in
number of
skilled
—
engineers is required to prepare the test
programs the ATE operator need only be semi-skilled.
The main advantages of ATE are its speed and
integrity of operation, so that the introduction of
ATE
results in:
reduced testing time,
reduced skilled manpower requirements,
increased efficiency and decreased cost of
test
and
repair,
Field-type ATE
Equipments of this type are single-system test equipments
which also serve as repair benches.
They are built to MIL Specifications to meet a field or shipborne environment, are air-transportable and represent a highly
cost-effective type of system test and repair facility.
By restricting the capability to a single system they can be
designed, built and introduced more rapidly than multi-system
equipments and are representative of the latest trend in military
aircraft testing.
confidence levels established quickly and accurately,
money saved through above actions.
However, the introduction of ATE involves much
more than the selection of suitable equipment. It is a
complex activity since the design of the ATE and its
economic operation are influenced by many external
factors presenting an involved management problem.
Consequently a high degree of co-operation between
customer and vendor is required to provide the most
cost-effective operational and technical solution.
The Elliott Automatic Test Equipment Division has
over a decade, during which
period the Division has developed a series of automatic
been producing ATEs
for
check-out and test systems for a variety of applications.
Elliott Seven Seventy Series represents the current
range of ATEs designed for use by the armed services
and industry.
The
Mobile-type
A
ATE
from dc to microwave has been achieved
with a reduced quantity of hardware by making increased use
of the powerful computing facility included in the equipment.
The equipment can withstand a severe environment, is highly
mobile and represents a major breakthrough in 'battle-field'
testing and maintenance of electronic equipment.
Equipment of this type can also be used dismounted in a
screened shelter or be installed in a larger electronics repair
vehicle to provide improved operating conditions.
testing capability
A member
of
GEC Marconi Electronics
ELLIOTT FLIGHT
General
The equipment illustrated overleaf
UHF communications test system.
A
general-purpose
VHF/
simple extension enables this equipment to test ILS/VOR
Many
ATEs can be assembled from the
the Seven Seventy Series to test all forms of
equipment (including radio-frequency equipment),
special
range of units
electronic
capability
in
pneumatic equipment, optical equipment and electromechanical
equipment.
Radio-frequency and special ATEs are designed to meet
conditions found in depots, workshops, field and mobile use.
Ltd
AUTOMATION LIMITED
ELLIOTT
Rochester, Kent, England
Medway 44400
a
and other navigational equipment.
Automatic Test Equipment Division
Telephone:
is
Cables: Elliotauto Rochester
Telex:
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1969
1970
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Section 34: Test equipment
r he
Seven Seventy Series ATE is suitable for checking out land, sea and
eouipment and systems of all types. Typical applications for use in
workshops, depots, in the field and of the mobile type are described on
air
the previous
two pages. The following
are the leading features of the
Seven Seventy Series:
Features
All
Seven Seventy Series ATEs include:
A general-purpose
digital
computer.
A computer
appropriate to the application
selected from the Marconi- Elliott range;
however, a computer outside this range
can be used if this is desirable for logistic
is
or other reasons.
A wide measurement and
bility
stimulus capa-
to the level of accuracy required.
Use
of the
computer enables
capability of the
required
a
wide
test
accuracy and
calibrated at the interface to the tester to
be provided with the minimum of hardware.
A
range of input, output and control
arrangements consistent with the test (or
test and repair) application and level of
operator
Controls are simple and ergonomically
designed. Input is by keyboard or typewriter and output by display, typewriter,
line
skill.
printer
analysis.
solid-state
or
punch-out
or
for
computer
cathode-ray-tube
displays with full alpha-
Numicators,
numeric presentation, or film display
assist
the operator.
A
connection system applicable to the
equipment(s) under test (EUT).
Reliable switching (relay and solid-state)
and patched coupling units provide an
economic EUT interface, appropriate to
the present and future test function.
A
Testers are designed for field or mobile
design to withstand the environment
encountered
accordance with US MIL Spec.
British Defence Spec. 133,
normal workshops use.
roles in
in service.
21200D and
or for
A
self-check,
self-test
and
calibration
A
design to
These automatic
facilities are
provided at
various levels to enable the customer's
maintainability requirements to be met.
facility.
facilitate
extension or modifi-
cation of application.
The system concept is flexible and permits
changes and additions in the application
ATE to be made economically with
minimum disruption.
of the
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Typical control and display unit
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Alpha-numeric and
film display unit
Section 34: Test equipment
Automatic test equipment
The Seven Seventy Series
System capability
fully
The various possible versions of the Seven
Series of automatic test equipment (ATE) are
of testing electronic equipment operating in
quency range from dc to microwave. They
Seventy
capable
developed
stimuli
and
measurement
of
Increased use of the computer with appropriate
software programs to modify a basic stimulus unit, or
to determine the accuracy and range of measurement,
enables the measurement and stimulus requirements
to be exactly met with the minimum of hardware. This
reduction in hardware is leading to equipment getting
smaller, costing less, becoming more reliable and
easier to modify or extend, as the latter usually only
requires minor software revision or addition.
The Seven Seventy Series is taking full advantage of
these new techniques as they are developed.
the freare also
capable of testing digital, pneumatic, electromechanical
and optical systems and combinations of these with
electronics.
The depth of testing inherent in the system ranges
from 'Go/No Go' to full diagnostic.
The testing capability and accuracy provided in any
one ATE is dependent on many factors but especially on
the measurement and stimulus facilities incorporated.
The Seven Seventy Series includes a wide range of
3050 mm
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units
different levels of accuracy.
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capability
The design of any automatic test equipment is dependent on many technical, operational and economic
factors. To obtain a cost-effective solution a balance
must be struck between capital cost and the cost of
introduction, maintenance and possible future extension.
The choice of whether to use multi-system or singlesystem testing, what computer to use, what operator/
test station interface and what interface between test
station and equipment under test to provide, all require
detailed consideration in relation to the application and
associated operational requirements.
The Automatic Test Equipment Division of Elliott
Flight Automation Ltd, as experienced system managers
on many forms of automation, are well qualified to
advise on these aspects. The Seven Seventy Series
includes suitable hardware to implement recommendations made, and appropriate software is provided,
preferably in association with the customer.
The following information is required to enable
basic proposals to be prepared:
Fullest details of equipment to be tested
Environmental, operational and administrative conditions
Quantities involved and rate of throughput
Present method of test (if any)
Extent of intended local participation
Anticipated expenditure on purchase and introduction of
A member of GEC Marconi Electronics Ltd
ELLIOTT FLIGHT AUTOMATION LIMITED
ATE.
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ELLIOTT
Automatic Test Equipment Division
Rochester, Kent, England
Telephone:
Medway 44400
Cables: Elliotauto Rochester
Telex:
96333
1968
1969
1970
659
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Test equipment
Imacon
ultra-high-speed
the
,mera is, a compact self-contained unit
deally suited for the recording of highspeed events in general and of projectile
performance
in particular
Left top:
Ballistic-synchro record of -22
round 150 mm from muzzle of
Velocity is 311 m/sec (1 030 ft/sec)
calibre
rifle.
Ballistic-synchro
Left
centre:
303
calibre round, taken
of
SLE
rifle.
velocity to be
1
m
record
of
from muzzle
The record shows projectile
552-9 m/sec (181 4 ft/sec)
bottom: Ballistic-synchro record of
84-9 mm shot, taken 10 m from
muzzle. Shot velocity is 1061 6 m/sec
(3483 ft/sec)
Left
30
Below: framing mode record of
84 9 mm shot, showing the shot to have a
velocity of 10610 m/sec (3481 ft/sec).
Taken at Imacon framing speed of 1
10 5
images/sec
660
Section 34: Test equipment
Ultra-high-speed camera
for projectile
and explosives research
Imacon isan ultra-high-speed cameraspeciallydesigned
subjects,
photographic examination of the active behaviour
of projectiles and explosives. It may be used to take
sequences of individual 'framing' pictures or large
single pictures by the 'streak' or 'ballistic-synchro'
results in a
for
all
with the one instrument. The framing mode
sequence of separate images recorded on
one sheet of film at rates of up to twenty million per
second. The ballistic-synchro mode produces one
large single picture. To change from one mode to
another merely involves interchanging simple lowcost plug-in modules.
methods.
Advantages
Operation
Imacon is an electro-optical device that does not use
cine film and has no moving mechanical or optical
components. It therefore has a high degree of reliability
Basically, the system converts an image formed by a
conventional lens into an electron beam image, which,
on striking a phosphor screen, recreates a light image
that can then be recorded on film. During the electron
beam phase the image can be electronically shuttered
and freedom from wear and breakdown. Each photographic record is made on a single Polaroid print,
running costs are less than one per cent of the costs of
film camera methods and results are accessible only
10 seconds
at very fast rates or streaked
after firing.
at
The ballistic-synchro photographic technique is an
means of acquiring data of in-flight appearance
of artillery, rocket and small arms projectiles. Indeed, it
is the only practical method of high-definition reflectedlight photography of rounds in flight. Clear evidence
is given of gun barrel damage, shown by related markings on the surface of the round. Also, simultaneous
measurement of all relevant parameters of interest,
such as velocity, spin and flight angle can be made by
this method. Before the Imacon camera became available, ballistic-synchro technique had been confined to
studies of relatively large-calibre ammunition because
of the limitations of the 16 mm or 35 mm high-speed
cine cameras which had to be employed. The use of
such cameras also required provision of attendant
film processing facilities, additional personnel and
long delays while the films were processed. The long
lengths of film required were expensive.
The Imacon camera overcomes all these disadvantages. In the framing mode of operation it
provides the most advanced possible means of
studying projectile impact and penetration phenomena,
fragmentation, explosive detonations and other related
method is used for ballistic-synchro
where the beam is swept across the screen
speed proportional to that of the projectile. The
of view of the camera is deliberately restricted so
at any one moment in time, it sees only a thin
The
elegant
across the phosphor screen
any desired speed.
latter
recording,
at a
field
that,
perpendicular to
of the complete
length of the projectile is recorded as it passes across
this line. Thus, the image of the nose is recorded before
the image of the base, the time difference being that
taken by the projectile to pass through its own length.
Direct measurement along the pre-calibrated time axis
enables velocity measurements to be made to a high
degree of accuracy; means are provided for easy recalibration checks. Gun barrel damage can be determined by the nature of the marks on the projectile and
spin rate by the angle of the markings as they appear on
the photograph; pitch and yaw are also readily meavertical
its
line
line
across the
of flight.
projectile,
The photograph
sured.
Experience on British and other ranges confirms
the extraordinary usefulness and versatility of this
instrument and the remarkable savings in range time
and cost made possible by its use.
Specification
Dimensions
Framing mode
mm
mm
mm
Length: 980
Width: 254
Height: 380
Weight: 27 kg
Electrical
Power supply:
T
or
1 1
Consumption: 50
10' to 2
Speeds: from 1
10 images per second, variable by interchanging
low-cost plug-in modules
Number of images per picture: variable from 6 to 20 by preset and panel controls
Image size:
15 mm
8 images 15
10 images 15-10 mm
14 images 15\6 mm
1 6 images 15-6 mm
20 images 15-5 mm
W
Ballistic-synchro
250 V
ac.
50-60 Hz
mode
mm
Picture size: 70-18
Velocity adjustment: by ten-turn potentiometer with three-decade digital dial,
to match any projectile velocity and calibre
Lens focal length: 1 8-560 mm, longer focal lengths to special order
JOHN HADLAND
Newhouse
Trigger input: typically 25 V positive into 50 ohms
Camera backs: for Polaroid roll film and sheet film or for conventional negative
materials
(Photographic Instrumentation) LTD
Laboratories, Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England
Telephone: Hemel Hempstead 2303.
Cables: Johhadland
London
Telex:
82344
661
Action
34: Test
Field test console,
equipment
mobile installation
The field test console can check a radio
equipment by using a programmed test
sequence; some of the tests available
1
are:
Voltage measurements
2 Current measurements
3 Transmitter
radiated
frequency
and
frequency accuracy
4 Transmitter modulation sensitivity
5 Transmitter modulation response
6 Transmitter
RF power output
7 Transmit/receive delay
8
AF
sidetone while transmitting
9 Transmitter intermodulation
products
on SSB mode
10 Transmitter squelch tone
11
Receiver signal-to-noise ratio
12 Receiver
13
Field test console,
workshop
installation
AF
output power
Receiver limiting on
14 Receiver
FM
AGC
15 Receiver bandwidth
One
of the electro-mechanical interfaces
used with the test console
662
Section 34: Test equipment
console
Field test
Clansman
for
communications system
radio
of six radio sets in the Clansman system is
replacing at least twenty-four separate equipments now
in use with infantry, armoured vehicles, gun and missile
batteries,
ground-to-air links, beach landing and
parachute troops.
The quick and reliable testing in the field of all its
units was part of the design concept of the Clansman
system. The Clansman field test console, designed to
meet the stringent specifications of the British Ministry
of Defence, is capable of testing and diagnosing faults
in the whole range of Clansman radio equipment.
The test console has been chosen by the British
Army to support their Clansman equipment both in the
field and at base. It is normally installed in the screened
test enclosure which forms part of a mobile electrical
The family
However, it could be used in any
no highly specialised facilities are required.
The equipment is completely automatic and is
operated by pre-punched 8-hole tape; it comprises
a central control section and a number of peripheral
units. These units, which supply stimuli and measurement facilities, are carefully selected test instruments.
They may be used manually for diagnosis, either
vehicle.
repair
location as
MAN
information.
While under test the radio is coupled to the console
through an electro-mechanical interface which provides
the required electrical connections and the correct
mechanical operation of the radio controls. A specially
designed interface is provided for each type of radio in
the Clansman series. During testing it is coupled to the
automatically selects the required knob
on the radio for any particular test. This
function is carried out at high speed, cutting the test
time to a minimum.
radio and
positions
it
PAINTER
CONTROL
":
The
installed or removed from the test console.
system has been so designed that modifications and
technological innovations may be added in the future.
The test procedures are programmed on the tapes
which accompany the console and ensure very rapid
testing with the minimum of operator skill or knowThis reduces operator error and clearly gives
ledge.
an indication of a Go or No-Go status of the set being
tested. All test results can be printed out, enabling
trend analysis of radio component failures to be made.
Modifications to the sets, or changes in operator usage
instructions, can be made authoritatively from such
AND DMA
LOGIC
CONTROL
ROOTING
DATA DISPLAY
PTE READW
DI&TAL
DIGITAL
METER
:
VOLT
WORD STORES
CONTROL SIGNAL
t
RF/AC/DC
ANALOGUE SIGNAL
STIMULI
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5UENO
METER
PI
ELECTRICAL
INTERFACE
w
EQUIPMENT
MECHANICAL
UNOER TEST
INTERFACE
Basic block diagram of the Clansman field test console. The
is crystal-clocked TTL logic, employs a 16-bit
instruction word, with a maximum word rate of 1 5 per second.
Full manual control of the machine can be selected at any time
control system
Specification
1
Voltage measurements
AC
8 AF sidetone while transmitting
Frequency range: 30 Hz to 50 kHz
AF signal sensitivity: 10u.V rms
and dc 4-digit plus over-range display
Voltage range: 0-1000 V in 6 ranges
Frequency range: 30 Hz to 1 50 kHz
Sensitivity:
2
1
y.Vdc,
10u.Vac
9 Transmitter intermodulation products
Selective measurements over the range 1-120
Current measurements
10 mVfsd
Dynamic range: 70 dB
Sensitivity:
3 Transmitter radiated frequency and frequency accuracy
Frequency range: 1 Hz to 1 20 M Hz extendable to 500 M Hz
8-digit resolution
50
mV
on SSB
MHz
10 Transmitter squelch tone
Frequency range from 10 Hz with measurement
stability
_ 2 parts
in
10*
sensitivity
Stability
-2
parts in 10*
11
Up
Receiver signal-to-noise ratio
1 00 dB signal plus noise /noise
to
4 Transmitter modulation sensitivity
AM/FM
12 Receiver AF output power
Range 1 00 [»W to 25 W, 1 Hz to 50 kHz
capability
Modulating signal range: 0-8 V emf
5
Transmitter modulation response
13 Receiver limiting on FM
AF measurement to Jr 0-1% accuracy
Modulation frequency, range: 0-100 kHz
6 Transmitter
RF power output
Power range: 100
mW
to
100 W,
for frequencies
7 Transmit receive delay
Range: 100 ms to 100 s
up
to
500
MHz
14 receiver AGC
AF measurement to j_0-1% accuracy
15 Receiver bandwidth
Accurate broad and narrow-band
selectivity
measurements
HONEYWELL LIMITED
Test
Systems Division
Eaton Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
Telephone: Hemel Hempstead 2141
Cables: Honeywell Hemel Hempstead
Telex: 82165
da
Honeywell
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663
Section 34: Test equipment
Left: This robust digital frequency meter has been chosen for
use in an automatic test equipment role in the 'Clansman' communications systems, and is eminently suited as a standard
military test instrument for use between 10 Hz and 125 MHz,
extendable to 500 MHz using the type 802 M frequency converter.
The latched eight-digit display has a transfer time of only
25 msec allowing 25 Hz flutter to be indicated
Above: The active probe Type 81 9 increases the signal
of the 801
M
frequency meter to
sensitivity
mV
over the frequency
range from 10 Hz to 125 MHz. All-solid-state. Power obtained
from 801 M meter. Input impedance 1 Megohm in parallel with
5 6pF.
digital
1
MA259G precision frequency standard is stable to
within 5 in 10 10 per day. Ruggedly designed for military use, it
has three outputs at 1 MHz, 5MHz, and 100kHz. There is automatic changeover to the internal battery supply in the event of
The Racal
mains
failure
This modulation meter made by the Airmec Division has a comprehensive
and FM specification, and is suitable for both
laboratory and workshop use in Service environments. The builtin FM calibrator eliminates the need for external sources of
standard deviation when calibrating. The wide frequency range
and modulation range make this a versatile instrument, and
accuracy is fully up to the requirements of military users
AM
664
Section 34: Test equipment
Test instruments
communications equipment
for
801
M
This
1
digital
25
frequency meter
MHz directly gated
been
equipment
specifically
frequency meter has
use in an automatic test
a military environment, being fully
designed
role in
(NATO Code
digital
for
remotely programmable, robustly constructed, and
having an environmental performance complying with
Category 3 of DEF 133. An overspill indicator lamp is
fitted, to supplement the eight-digit numerical display,
and the input sensitivity of 10 mV can be increased to
using the type 819 active probe, which is an
1 mV
optional extra. This instrument provides a resolution
of 1 Hz in 1 second, and the inbuilt frequency standard
has a stability of better than 2 parts in 10 per day. A
four-line 1-2-4-8 binary-coded decimal output is
provided as a standard feature.
6625-99-199-7709)
Specification
Frequency range: 10 Hz to 125 MHz
sensitivity:
10 mV (1 mV with Type 819 probe) impedance
1
megohm/1 5 pF. With active probe Type 81 9 sensitivity increased to 1 mV
over entire frequency range
Timebase stability: better than 2 in 107day, 3 in 10' for 6% supply variation
5 in 10 10 /1°C
Input
8-digit inline, display time equals gate-time approximately, transfer
time 25 msec Overspill panel lamp fitted
Self-check facility: operates all circuits except pre-amplifier
Dimensions: 127
438 466
17* x 19j in)
(5j
Weight: 12-8 kg (28-5 lb)
Categorised in Common Range Electrical Test Equipment List as CT 574/3
Display:
mm
!)
MA259G
The
and
MA
precision frequency standard (NATO
259G meets the demands for higher accuracy
reliability of
frequency
munications systems,
complex comtracking and navigation
centres and standards
stability in
satellite
applications, in calibration
laboratories. It withstands the stringent environmental
conditions of military applications in semi-mobile use.
Day-to-day stability is better than 5 parts in 10 10 and
,
performance is almost unaffected by normal changes in
ambient temperature, power supply, or loading conditions. A power unit and a re-chargeable battery supply
are included.
If
the mains supplies fail, automatic
changeover to battery supply occurs, maintaining
operation for ten hours.
All semi-conductors are
silicon, and fail-safe frequency dividers are a feature
of the design, providing optimum reliability.
standard unit in the Royal Navy.
AM FM
modulation meter type 409
It
(
is
Specification
Output frequencies: 5 MHz, 1 MHz, 100 kHz
Output level: 1 V rms into 50 !>
Frequency stability:
24 h 5 in 10 ln
1
sec 4 in 10"' rms
Load (changed 20%) 2 in 10"
Input (changed 20%) 2 in 10'"
Ambient temp, changed
35 C from 25 C
Power supplies: 1 05/1 25/230 V ac 48/400 Hz
Dimensions: 180
483 438 mm (7 19x17 in)
Weight: 9 kg (20 lb) approx. complete
This economically priced modulation meter provides
AM
AM
and FM measurement from 3 to 1500 MHz,
measurement from 0-100 percent and FM
measurement from to 600 kHz. Three AM ranges with
full-scale deflections of 0, 30, and 100 percent ensure
high accuracy of measurement, even at low modulation
levels.
There is a built-in switchable noise filter,
especially for narrow-deviation FM.
The calibrator
incorporated for FM, high sensitivity, simple
operating procedures and robust design make this
instrument ideal for workshop use.
Duke
Street,
Telex:
10"
Specification
Frequency range: 3-1500 MHz
from 7 mV to 100 mV, 3 MHz to 1200 MHz
FM measurement: deviation 0-600 kHz in 6 ranges
Inherent noise: noise filter in', deviation due to noise 46 dB below 3 kHz, over
Sensitivity:
300 Hz
to 3
kHz
AM
measurement: 0% to 100% in 3 ranges, 3 to 1200 MHz
Mean carrier: changes in level measured with accuracy 1%
Maximum input: 10 V FM, 700 mV AM
Accuracy: FM 5% fsd 1 Hz to 50 kHz deviation. AM 3% fsd, 30 Hz to 5 kHz,
fsd to 20 kHz
Monitor outputs: LF 10 Hz to 50 kHz and IF 1 MHz available on front panel
Power supplies: 1 00-250 V 50 to 60 Hz, 1 20 VA
Dimensions: 431
321
279 mm (17 x 12| X 11 in)
Weight: 14 kg (31 lb) approximately
Windsor, Berkshire, England
Cables: Racal Windsor
in
Code 6625-99-199-3370)
RACAL INSTRUMENTS LIMITED
Telephone: Windsor 69811
5
a
IMato
circuit
Code 5820-99-948-8560)
847013
5%
RACAL
665
Section 34: Test equipment
Type
dc
LM 1420.2BM (CT
plus
wide-band
469)
mean
ac
sensing digital voltmeter
LM 1604 dual ramp integrating dc digital voltmeter with
plug-in ac capability
Type
Type
LM 1867
digital
voltmeter
precision
dc
Type JX 1606 mechanical
ence synchroniser
refer-
for use with
the type JM 1 600 digital transfer
function analyser
Type
JM
1860 1861
digital
correlator, comprising type
LF
JM
1861
pseudo random binary
sequence generator and type
JM 1860 time domain analyser
666
Section 34: Test equipment
instruments
Digital
for voltage
Type
measurement and dynamic
LM 1420.2BM
voltmeter (CT 469)
are provided by two ac/dc
AC
versions of the basic Solartron type LM 1420.2 digital
voltmeter. Type LM 1420.2BA provides dc, true rms
measuring
facilities
and mean ac measurement, while type LM 1420.2BM
a higher accuracy wide-band mean ac sensing
is
version providing ac and dc measurement facilities at
only a small increase
Type
LM
in
is
digital
fitted.
Type
LM
is
Accuracy:
05% dc, 0.1% ac
Frequency ranges: 10Hz to 50kHz
Sensitivity: 2 5i.lV to
a precision
This
is
JM
a
1000V
dc,
1
OlaV to
500V
ac
to
50 C
Operating temperature:
Mounting: bench or 19-in rack type
Specification
dc measurement with ac capability using plug-in unit
Ranges: 19-999mV to 1000V full scale in 6 ranges
Facilities:
Sensitivity:
1uV
Accuracy:
005%
Input current:
< 10 "A
of
full
s;ale;
0005%
I
of reading
Operating temperature:
to
50 C
Noise rejection: < 1r/.V error from 500V noise
dc
digital
Specification
Ranges: 1 00000 to 1000 00/ dc full scale in four ranges, with over-ranging to
101 999 digits
Accuracy: ^0001% of full scale; ^ 0003% of reading; -lOiiV
Output: available in parallel BCD form with polarity and range information.
Increased power from optional plug-in fan-out unit
Operating temperature:
5 to
45 C
Mounting: bench or rack type
:
BCS
Type
dc and mean ac sensing
on ac and dc
Input: isolated
1867 voltmeter
voltmeter using the welltried potentiometric technique to provide high accuracy, high sensitivity and a fast conversion rate.
The instrument is typically suited to standards room,
laboratory or production line measurements, or may be
incorporated in data handling systems.
This
Facilities:
1604 voltmeter
dual-ramp integrating dc
a
Specification
cost over the basic instrument.
voltmeter with
an ac measurement capability using the type EX1 605
plug-in unit. The standard fan-out unit enables the
ranges to be selected remotely by three BCD inputs;
it also enables the plug-in unit to be controlled when
This
analysis
certificate available
1600 analyser
digital
transfer function
analyser designed
measuring the dynamic performance
and behaviour of systems and components. The use of
digital techniques ensures optimum stability, accuracy
and resolution of measurement, particularly at low
frequencies, and facilitates the incorporation of the
equipment into automatic check-out and test systems.
The instrument comprises a function generator as a
source of excitation to the system under test, and a
digital correlator which computes dynamic response for
display by an in-line digital read-out.
specifically for
Specification
Frequency range: 000001 -1 59-9Hz
Frequency accuracy: 005% of setting
Input: fully floating and isolated from unit under
test
Digital display: cartesion, polar or log polar
Remote programming and recording
facilities:
provided by optional add-on
units
Type JX 1606 synchroniser
This instrument is used
transfer analyser type
conjunction with the digital
JM1600 (above) to enable
measurements of frequency response to be made on
units and systems with their own source of excitation.
When used with the type JX 1606, the type JM 1600
maintains its full measuring accuracy, harmonic and
noise rejection properties and read-out and recording
in
Specification
Frequency range:
000160-1 59Hz
Harmonic analysis: 1 to 10
Automatic frequency and place locking: within 2 cycles of external signal
Accuracy: fundamental as for JM 1600, harmonics 2%
Interface: fully floating and isolated
Optional facilities: provision for multi-channel and on-line dynamic behaviour
recording and analysis with magnetic tape systems
facilities.
Type J M 1860/1861 correlator
LF correlator comprising two units, a
pseudo random binary generator type JM 1861 and a
time domain analyser type 1860. They are available
separately for individual application; any generator can
be operated with any time domain analyser to form
a correlator. An optional plug-in filter unit type JX 1 862
is available when the wave form from the generator is
required to provide a power spectrum with a sharp
This
is
a digital
cut-off at a defined frequency.
Specification
1861
Frequency range: 001
JM
-1
MHz
Clock: crystal controlled or external
Output: - 10V peak adjustable by switch and potentiometer
Delay: up to 999 clock periods, automatic sweep delay, multi-level signals
JM1860
Bandwidth: 10kHz
Measurement accuracy:
1%
1% of full-scale deflection
Combination: computes one point at a time
Delay set: manual, automatic sweep or external, by BCD commands: automatic
operation of printer and plotter
THE SOLARTRON ELECTRONIC GROUP LIMITED
Farnborough, Hampshire, England
Telephone; Farnborough 44433
Cables; Solartron Farnborough
Telex:
85245
667
SeGtion 34: Test equipment
Test instruments
and electronic equipment
for electrical
Multi-range test set
No
Precision Avometer
1
Mk
The
tester
measurement
This new Avometer has received
British
approval to
Ministry of
Defence Specification DEF. 155.
Specification
Ranges: dc 3 V-3000 V 50 u.A-10
ac 3 V-3000 V 100 mA-10 A
Resistance: 0-20
A
megohm
1%
Accuracy: dc voltage and current:
fsd (except
3kV)
ac voltage and current:
4% at mid-scale
Resistance:
25%
2
fsd
dc ranges: 20 000 ohm/V (50 y.A
ac ranges: 1000 ohm/V (1
range upwards
1 90
1 20
Dimensions: 21
Weight: 3-6 kg (8 lb) approx
mA
mm
NATO
ref
self-contained portable preinstrument is an accurate,
local reference or transfer
standard for ac/dc voltage and
current measurements.
No:
fsd)
fsd)
on 100 V
characteristics.
Specification
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in)
6625-99-105-7049
Avometer Model 12S
Safety test set
This instrument has been designed
for testing modern vehicle electrical
A
equipment.
Specification
Ranges: dc 3 6 V-36 V 3 6 A and 36 A
(180 A and 360 A with external shunt)
ac 9 V-360 V resistance 0-10 000 ohm
Accuracy:
1% fsd
dc voltage and dc current:
2-25% fsd
ac voltage (25-2000 Hz):
Resistance:
3% at mid-scale
Collector current:
Base current: 0-1
1
2
V
and
stabilised
to
A max
1
mA max
:
indication
;jA)
1
Diodes:
Forward
volt drop: 5
V and
voltage:
2
'.
7
\
V
fsd with forward
00 V
1
at 3
mA,
to
1
000
110,
120, 200,
220 and 240 V
6% 50-500 Hz
24
Dimensions: 38
13 cm (15
Weight: 9-5 kg (21 lb)
NATO ref No: 6625-99-519-4000
Valve tester
456
-5
(tA
Mains supply:
1
to
1
mA
diode current 0-500
Breakdown
V at 200
|
to
continuously variable
(first
completely
sealed
batteryoperated instrument. Its primary
purpose is testing the firing lines
of guided missile systems, to ensure
that they are free from voltages
which could fire the igniters before
the missile is connected to the
9-5
5
in)
CT 160
This instrument can check almost
any standard receiving or small
transmitting valve.
Specification
Voltage range: 1st indication
10mV
(up to approx
8 kHz)
in)
Resistance range: 0-1 ohm to 10 megohm in four
ranges
Input impedance:
100 kilohm from dc to over
2 5 kHz
Power supply: 2 Mercury safety cells 1 -35 V each
Temperature range: Useful operation from -30 C
70 C
to
NATO
-*"
voltage:
Collector
firing lines.
Sensitivity:
dc voltage range: 200 ohm/V (5 mA fsd)
ac voltage range: 90 ohm/V (11 mA fsd)
9',
Dimensions: 245
235 114 mm (9j
5}
Weight: 3-6 kg (8 lb)
NATO ref No: 6625-99-109-3126
XT
Transistors:
u.A-50 mA
hfe: 50 to 1500 fsd in 4 ranges
Leakage current lcEO 10 ranges 0-400
Specification
Ranges: dc 1 -5 V-1 500 V 1 5 mA 1 5 A
ac 3 V-1500 V 3 mA-15 A
Accuracy: dc voltage ranges
0-3% fsd
5% fsd
dc current ranges
ac voltage and current ranges:
0-75% fsd
up to 1 kHz
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accurate
of transistor and diode
cision
stable
666-7 ohm/V dc
333 ohm/Vac (75 V up)
1 96 mm (14
Dimensions: 365
31 7
in) approx
Weight: 9 9 kg (21 lb 12 oz) approx
NATO ref No: 6625-99-104-5783
537
provides
This
Sensitivity:
Sensitivity:
CT
Transistor test set
2
ref
No: 6625-99-109-8622
-«•
Specification
Anode
voltage: 20 to
400 V
in
1 1
fixed steps
Screen voltage: 20 to 300 V in 1 1 fixed steps
Grid voltage:
to -40 V continuously variable
Heater voltage: 0-625 V to 117 V in two sections
Anode
current:
100
to
mA
Mutual
20
conductance:
to
directly on meter scale
mA/V
indicated
Grid current:
to 100 nA
Rectifying valves and signal diodes: Load currents
of 1, 5, 15. 30. 60 and 120 mA. The condition
of the valve is indicated on a good/replace scale
Mains
input:
105-120 V and
1
75-250 V 50-500 Hz
Dimensions:
390 267 255 mm
10 in)
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
NATO ref No: 6625-99-943-2419
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AVO LIMITED
Avocet House, Dover, Kent, England
Telephone: Dover 2626
668
Cables: Avocet Dover
Telex:
96283
(15),
101
Section 34: Test equipment
Custom-built hydraulics
for
equipment and systems testing
Adaptations and originals
There are many situations in which standard hydraulic
equipment cannot be adapted to suit special requirements.
Some of the equipment, for example, used in the
testing of hydraulic systems and equipment in military
vehicles, has itself to be highly mobile. While the simple
mounting of static equipment on to a trolley would
seem to be an obvious answer, it is not always a simple
or a practical proposition.
packs. A machine
mounting in concrete,
instance, would present problems if simply trans-
It
is
often the
same with power
designed for permanent,
for
static
ferred to a trolley for the sake of mobility.
Typical equipment
Among
Test
Purpose-built equipment
The practical and sensible answer is to use equipment
designed and built specifically for the job in hand.
The HML Engineering Company specialises in
hydraulic equipment built to individual specifications.
HML produces special equipment for the armed services,
the aerospace industryand leading industrial companies.
hydraulic test equipment is in current use on the
Jaguar tactical support aircraft, and on the Harrier,
and in civil aviation on the Concorde, VC10 and 747
HML
Jumbo
Jet.
the custom-built
hydraulic equipment which
HML Engineering are:
may be commissioned from
rigs,
mobile and
static,
for
systems
in
land
vehicles, aircraft, naval vessels and hydraulic installations
Benches for the testing of hydraulic components
Hydraulic
ring-main
installations
and
control
consoles
Hydraulic ram- and pump-test rigs
Power units for operating storage and other
systems
Electrical and hydraulic power packs
Hydraulic converters
High-pressure hydraulic pumping units.
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HBE 112
hydraulic test bench with a capacity of 36 litres/min
This component test bench is a medium-sized,
electrically powered unit providing a controlled and filtered
(8gal/min).
supply of
HML ENGINEERING
1
from
to
350 kg/cm 2
(0 to
5000
lb/in 2 )
LIMITED
St John's Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01 -560 301
fluid
Telex:
933887
«0Eft^
669
Section 34: Teat equipment
Endoscopes
for visual inspection
in
confined spaces
Detailed inspection of materials, components and
processes within spaces so confined that direct visual
inspection is not possible is provided by the Endoprobe
range of optical inspection instruments. They consist
high-intensity light source, a glass
fibre light guide to direct the light to the area under
inspection, and of a probe-type optical system for
of
essentially
a
viewing.
The probe or 'telescope' is only a few millimetres in
diameter and up to 1 -5 m (58 in) long; it can easily be
inserted through any existing hole into enclosed units,
components and complex wiring
or past delicate
3
Above: Endoprobe, showing portable light
fibre light guide and three viewing probes
unit,
cable-type glass
Below: Using an Endoprobe to check the installation of an
turbine in situ on a Concorde
Olympus 593 gas
into
Optical systems are available to
give a broad or narrow angle of view in all directions,
including backwards.
The probe includes fibre light guides (terminating
at the objective lens) which project light from the
1 50
projector-type lamp in a separate portable case
on to the viewed area. The effective light output is
intricate assemblies.
W
80 W, which is more than adequate not only for easy
viewing, but also for photography and closed-circuit
television; coupling adaptors between probe and photocamera or TV camera are available.
Endoprobes are used by all British armed services,
military and civil research establishments and industrial
firms of every kind. Among the uses to which Endoprobes are being put are the inspection of boiler tubes
and boiler shells, cylinders and crank cases of internal
combustion engines, steam and gas turbines, cooling
systems, hydraulic valves, gun barrels and breeches,
air frames and aircraft control linkages, checking welds
inside pressure vessels, chemical and nuclear plant,
metallurgical and accident investigation and a variety
of other applications.
By virtue of the fact that the light projected
on to the
of
the
fibre
light
guide is
area
from
the
end
viewed
completely 'cold' it is possible to inspect fuel tanks
and similar hazardous areas without risk of explosion.
The remotely located light source is fed at 21 \ V from
The transformer input may be
a mains transformer.
from any ac mains source, depending on specification.
Probes are fitted as standard with
(6 ft) long
plug-in cables for connection to the light unit; this
cable carries the light guide fibres. Longer cables can
be supplied if required and if some slight loss in
effective light output is acceptable.
18m
Specification
Telescope
Length 24-5-1 50 cm (9-58 in) standard, special lengths on request
Diameter: for forward, lateral and fore-oblique viewing 8 or 5-5 mm;
:
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for
mm;
special diameters on request
Optics: precision lenses giving 55°, 60° or 70- angle of view in forward, lateral
and fore-oblique direction; 45° in retroview. Special narrow-angle (telephoto) lenses available on request. All lens systems are of fixed-focus type
rearward viewing 7
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ensuring depth of
field
from 4
mm
to infinity
Light unit
Light source:
150W
air-cooled standard projector lamp operating off 21 5 V
built-in transformer fed
INSPECTION INSTRUMENTS (NDT) LTD
10-12 Emerald
Street,
Telephone: 01-242 6105
670
London WC1, England
Cables: Maygain
London
W
from any mains supply
cold light at end of glass fibre light guide coaxial with
telescope; light angle adjusted to correspond to angle of view
Dimensions: 30-5 x 15-2x1 8-4 cm (12x6x7iin)
Weight: 5i kg (121b)
Light output: 80
Accessories
Instrument carrying case, camera adaptor
Section 34: Test equipment
Inspection equipment
for
workshop and
field
use
Richmond Electronics has specialised in the manufacture and servicing of electrical, electro-mechanical and
electronic instruments and equipment for use in ships and aircraft, both for the British Government and for
manufacturers.
In addition to research, design and manufacturing facilities for the company's own range of products, Richmond
Electronics operates an inspection organisation fully approved by the British Ministry of Technology, the DirectorGeneral of Inspection and the Air Registration Board.
The two products shown here were specially developed to assist and speed up inspection of components and
equipment to the highest standards.
High-frequency eddy-current crack detectors
This detector was developed to locate minute cracks
It was a small
hand-held probe coil.
in metal parts.
on
the
part
to
tested,
the coil induces
placed
be
When
eddy currents in the metal. The eddy currents in turn
react on the coil. Discontinuities, no matter how fine,
disturb the reaction. The disturbance is proportional to
the depth of the defect.
Cracks can be located even under oxide or paint
Different probes are available for ferrous, nonfilms.
ferrous and low-conductivity metals such as austenitic
stainless steels.
The shape
of probes can be
adapted
the work, but standard probes cope with the
majority of tasks, including blind bores and holes.
The unit is of the mains/battery type: when plugged
into the mains supply the cadmium nickel cells are
automatically recharged.
The overall dimensions are 320 210 240
(12* 8* • 9i in) and the weight is 6-35 kg (13 lb).
to
mm
The Richmond eddy-current flaw detector
Rotary indexing and
tilt
table
Mk
3
A
range of precision rotary indexing and tilting tables
available for measuring and graduating angular
is
position in two planes, for checking the performance
of gyroscope equipment of all types, for testing
accelerometers in specified planes and for similar
duties.
load capacity and in
mechanical design details arising from differences in
rotation in azimuth
size, but all models have full 360
and 135 (from -45 through vertical to —90") in
Accuracy is to 1 minute of arc, read off a scale
tilt.
engraved on the collar of the handwheel used to
The tilt axis
drive the worm-and-wheel mechanism.
mechanism has an additional protractor and vernier
scale reading to 1 minute of arc, which is unaffected by
any wear which may develop in the worm-and-
The tables
differ
only
in their
:
wheel
drive.
polar axis tables designed
available are
The
especially for rapid testing of gyro equipment.
rotary platen is set to a fixed inclination corresponding
Rotation is by
to the latitude of any point on earth.
electric motor, normal speed being one revolution in
Also
2 hours 24 minutes.
A spring-loaded
Rotating and
tilt
table
Mk
through
3
360
for
clutch allows manual
setting-up purposes.
rotation
addition to the equipment briefly described here, Richmond Electronics also manufactures comprehensive
gyro test tables, angle and torque testing equipment, laboratory standards and similar test equipment. Battery
In
test
equipment
is
described elsewhere
in this
Catalogue.
RICHMOND ELECTRONICS (MARKYATE) LTD
Hicks Road, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Telephone: Markyate 761
671
Section 34: Test equipment
Oscilloscopes
for
base and
use
field
Type 647A
(military version
Type CT 536A)
This is a compact, high-performance instrument capable of
accurate measurements over an ambient temperature ran«je from
-30 C
to
65 C. Accuracy is even better in normal ambient
temperatures ranging from
C to —40 C.
This oscilloscope offers bandwidth from dc to 100 MHz with
or without probes when used with the Type 1 0A2A dual-trace
plug-in unit. Triggering over the entire 100-MHz bandwidth is
possible with a type 1 1 B2A sweep-delay time-base unit.
An accelerating potential of 14 kV provides a small, bright CRT
spot with corresponding high writing speed. An internal 60 X
100 mm graticule with variable illumination offers parallax-free
measurements.
A quick-change line-voltage selector permits simple and convenient adaptation to six different line-voltage ranges.
Type 422
The Type 422 is a portable dc to 15 MHz dual-trace oscilloscope
that combines small size and light weight with the ability to make
precise waveform measurements.
It
weighs less than 10 kg
(22 lb) and is ruggedly constructed to withstand shock, vibration,
and other extremes of environment. Solid-state design, using
input circuitry, provides minimum
No longer need measurements be
compromised due to adverse field conditions; the Type 422
brings the precision of the laboratory to the field.
Two models are available: one operates on ac, the other on ac
or dc, with an optional battery pack providing up to five hours'
operating time for completely portable operation.
field-effect transistor
drift
and
(FET)
fast stabilisation time.
Type 453
The Type 453
is a portable, wide-band, dual-trace oscilloscope
designed to withstand rough transport and other environmental
extremes. Bandwidth is dc to 50 MHz (with or without supplied
probes).
Probes are miniaturised for easy access to dense
circuitry.
The sharply-focused,
bright trace provides a high-definition
display compatible with the
wide-band
capabilities of the
Type
453.
FET inputs, provides low drift and fast
Mechanical design features include plug-in
transistors (for ease of maintenance), a front-panel cover (for
use in transit or storage) with storage space for accessory items,
and a carrying handle which can be rotated to several positions
as a tilt-stand or for convenient carrying.
Solid-state design, with
stabilisation time.
Type 454
This oscilloscope offers convenient measurement of fast-rise
pulses and high-frequency signals previously beyond the
capability of most conventional real-time oscilloscopes. Rise time
is 2-4 ns, bandwidth is 150 MHz, with or without probe.
The two channels of the Type 454 provide cascaded singletrace displays at 1 mV/div, as well as X-Y displays to 5 mV/div.
The dual-trace vertical system displays either channel separately,
adds channels algebraically, alternates between channels, or
chops between channels at a 1 -MHz rate.
A time-base system with calibrated sweep delay permits highly
magnified displays of small portions of undelayed sweeps,
accurate measurement of waveform time jitter, precise time
measurements, and many other types of measurement.
The Type 454 is mechanically designed to withstand environmental extremes and rough handling in transit. Plug-in transistors
provide ease of maintenance.
to
Type R454 (the rack-mounted version) is
Type 454 but is mechanically designed
slide-out tracks
in
electrically identical
to
mount on
tilting
a standard 19-in rack.
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Telephone: Guernsey 23411
672
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Section 35: Medical supplies and equipment
Radiation monitors
for medicine, research
and health control
Nuclear Enterprises Limited manufactures a very wide range of monitors for measuring radioactivity in man and
environment. This activity may have been induced deliberately for diagnostic and medical research purposes,
may result from accidental exposure to radioisotopes or radioactive fall out, or may occur naturally.
Brief descriptions are given of three categories of monitors to illustrate the scope of the range. Many of the
larger systems, however, are constructed to meet particular monitoring requirements after consultation with the
in his
company's systems
specialists.
Whole-body monitors
These monitors consist of a shielded detector unit
and an electronic control unit for scanning and recordFive basic systems are offered:
ing of information.
NE8102 four-crystal scanning counter, and NE8103
large single-crystal counter for general medical diagnostic and research purposes and for reactor and
accelerator personnel monitoring; NE8107 4- plastic
scintillator counter (the patient is completely surrounded
Scinticamera
NE
by the detector) for natural K 4 " determination, and the
lower-cost NE8108 and NE8109 'shadow shield'
monitors with minimal shielding for medical diagnostic
work where the highest
Old
steel
sensitivity is not essential.
(pre-1945), free of internal fission product
is used for shielding rooms and all materials
used in monitors are carefully selected for low background radioactivity. See illustration opposite.
activity,
8251
This equipment is used for examining the distribution
of radioisotope-labelled compounds in the kidneys,
brain, thyroid, liver, and other organs and glands of
the body. It is simple to operate and photographs can
be taken from any angle. Results are obtained in less
than two minutes with a Polaroid camera. Automatic
dynamic sequences of pictures can be taken with
frame speeds up to three pictures per second. Computers and other data analysis systems are available
as
shown
opposite, bottom
left.
Health physics instruments
This extensive range includes: hand and clothing
monitors, dose ratemeters, portable contamination
monitors and neutron dose rate monitors.
Three
0075 neutron monitor
The 0075 neutron monitor
0030 beta-gamma doserate meter
light-weight, selfcan be held in one hand),
is
a
contained, portable (it
battery-operated instrument designed to measure
neutron dose equivalent rate over a wide range of
neutron energies while having a negligible response
to
gamma
radiation.
Its
monitors are described below.
All were developed
in
co-operation with the United Kingdom Atomic
Energy Authority at Harwell, England.
gamma
rejection ratio
is
3000:1 up to at least 1 r/h for a photon
energy of 100 keV.
Readings are on a quasilogarithmic scale calibrated from 0-5 mrem/h to
1 rem/h
better than
This is a general-purpose doserate meter which
gives reliable and accurate readings of beta and
gamma radiation over a wide energy range It is
light and portable and operates on a U2 flashlight
battery. Its simple controls make it suitable for use
in laboratory or factory.
It
incorporates a highstability thin-window ion chamber and is radiofrequency shielded for use with linear accelerators
and betatrons. Its range is 1 mr/hto8r/h
2601 2602 gamma radiation monitors
These are single-range portable instruments to
measure radiation levels of the order of 5 //rad/h to
10mrad/h (2601). and 100 //rad/h to 200 mrad/h
(2602). Fully transistorised, battery-operated and
easy to operate and read, the instruments are
particularly suited to radiation surveying and contamination monitoring in accordance with current
ionising radiation requirements.
They
Geiger-Muller tube as detector, which is
fitted with special correction filters so that doserate
indication remains accurate within
20% over the
energy range 45 keV to 30 MeV
statutory
have
a
NUCLEAR ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Sighthill,
Edinburgh, EH11 4EY, Scotland
Telephone: 031 -443 4060
Cables: Nuclear Edinburgh
Telex:
72333
9
1966
677
Section 35: Medical supplies and equipment
The Williamson 900
film dryer is intended for use where film must
be developed separately but where scratch-free dry films free
from drying marks are required for immediate use. High-speed
drying is by means of filtered hot air blown across both sides of
the film in a specially contoured chamber
The Williamson 90-second RP x-ray film processor develops,
fixes, washes and dries film reliably, consistently, safely and fully
automatically in a 90-second cycle. The unit is shown here in a
typical installation with mixing valve, water shut-off valve and
external bulk replenishment tanks
286
mm
21 6
(11} in)
mm
113
178
The cost
of the Williamson silver recovery unit is recouped in a few months' operation
through the value of recovered silver. In addition, the useful life of the fixing bath is
considerably extended. Extraction of silver also makes possible the use of replenishes,
thus considerably reducing the cost of fixing.
automatically
Once switched
[\l\to)
3-\8<
T,(TI
mm
(7 in)
on, the unit operates
o
The equipment described here
is only part of the wide range of products made by Williamson Manufacturing Co
reconnaissance cameras made by this company will be found described elsewhere in this
Catalogue, while details of other products and advice on the equipment and organisation of medical, military
and industrial photographic departments are available from Williamson.
Ltd.
678
Some
of the aerial
Section 35: Medical supplies and equipment
Film processing units
for medical x-ray
departments
The smooth efficiency of x-ray departments is always important but at times of emergency it can be literally a matter
life and death.
Based on our experience of over 30 years in the design and manufacture of photographic cameras and equipment
of all kinds, we have now developed a range of ancillary units which drastically reduce the time between exposure
and availability for inspection of x-ray film. These and other units considerably increase the cost-effectiveness of
of
radiographic sections.
90-second RP x-ray film processor
This unit has a standard dry-to-dry cycle (developing, fixing,
washing and drying) of 90 seconds, but can be converted to a
Using a minimum of water and
3A-minute cycle if required.
power it can process up to 85 cut sheets of conventional 254 x
The unit is self305 mm (10 12 in) x-ray film per hour.
contained.
CO
Specification
/0
Processing fme. dry-to-dry: 90 sec
Processing rate (90-sec process): 24-3 m/h (80 ft/h)
305
1 2 in) or equivalent
Output: 85 cut sheets of 254
(10
Film sizes: 100
(4 in) min length: 355
(14 in) max width
Wash water flow rate: 6-75 litre/min (1 -5 gal/min)
Power consumption: less than 1 5 A at 200-240 V. 50 Hz
Integral replenishment: two 5-litre (1-1 gal) bottles mounted on top. sufficient
for approx 100 cut sheets 254 - 305
External bulk replenishment: two separate 70-litre (15-gal) tanks sufficient to
develop 1800. fix 1200 cut sheets 254
305
Accessories: automatic feeder unit, silver recovery unit (see below)
Weight: 122 kg (270 lb) dry
Dimensions: see sketch on right
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mm
mm
1
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mm
mm
340 mm
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Type 900 film dryer
This
bench-mounted
unit
was designed
for the rapid, safe
scratch-free drying of x-ray and other film.
by the operator over the range from 11
per hour.
The
kW
heater
m
to
and
Speed is adjustable
22 m (450-900 in)
thermostatically controlled
and heats the air which, after being filtered, is blown by a fan
over both sides of the film to be dried. Design is aimed at greatest
built-in
simplicity of operation
1
is
and maintenance
Specification
Design: unit construction, integral squeegee rollers
Drying rate: 11 to 22 m (450-900 in) per hour
Output: 45-90 cut sheets of 254 X 305
12 in) or equivalent
(10
Film size: 100
(4 in) min length: 355
(14 in) max width
Power consumption: 7 A at 200-240 V single-phase 50 Hz
Heater: 1 kW, thermistor-controlled
Weight: 60 kg (1301b)
Dimensions: see sketch on right
mm
mm
mm
Williamson silver recovery unit
Considerable amounts of silver are reduced out
in
98 2 percent purity. The unit requires no operator.
dimensions are shown in the diagram on the
opposite page. The weight of the electrolytic operating unit is
8-2 kg (18 lb), that of the control unit6-8 kg (15 lb).
Practical experience in hospitals, photo-reconnaissance and
other photo-processing units, both military and commercial, has
shown that the cost of the unit can be recovered within a few
months of operation through the recovery of silver.
hour of
the fixing bath
The
busy processing departments.
Silver recovery can greatly
improve the cost-effectiveness of such departments through the
recovery of silver and by extending the life of fixing baths.
The Williamson silver recovery unit is a simple, compact and
reliable electrolytic unit. The cathode takes the form of an impeller
within the anode cage. This design permits the use of a 3-ampere
current, which provides a recovery rate of up to 12 grammes per
in
A member
of the Negretti
&
silver of
overall
Zambra Group
WILLIAMSON MANUFACTURING CO LTD
Hawthorn Road, London NW10, England
Telephone: 01-459 0073
Cables: Kinetogram
London
NW10
Telex:
25842
WILLIAMSON
679
SJwtion 35: Medioal supplies and equipment
Sterile surgical gloves
for
immediate theatre use
Regent sterile surgical gloves are supplied powdered
with absorbable dusting powder to British Pharmacopoeia specification ready for immediate theatre use
and can be resterilised afterwards for ward use. Supplied in cartons containing 36 pairs of one size, the
gloves are available in the following types and sizes:
straight finger, brown, rough finish,
sizes 5
9| inclusive
Ho
straight finger, brown, smooth finish,
sizes 5 i to 9 3 inclusive
curved finger, white, smooth finish,
sizes 6 to 9 inclusive
Regent gloves are produced from latex which
provides much higher extensibility and lower modulus
than are obtained with gum rubber. They are thin, to
give maximum sensitivity, but have a tensile strength
L
more than
sufficient for orthopaedic surgeons using
heavy instruments. The gloves are packed in an inner
wrapper and enclosed in an envelope made of polythene-coated bleached kraft paper, heat-sealed on all
sides. Because a complete skin of polythene forms the
inner face of the pack, it can be considered waterproof
and the gloves remain sterile indefinitely provided the
The outer envelope is simply
pack is undamaged.
peeled back to expose the inner sterile wrapper.
Sterilisation is by gamma irradiation (cobalt 60: dose
level 2-5 Mgrads). Batches of gloves are irradiated at
units approved by the British Department of Health and
certificates are issued at the irradiation unit confirming
minimum dose of 2-5 Mgrads has been given.
Additional information and samples of Regent gloves
that a
are available
R INDUSTRIES LIMITED
North Circular Road, Chingford, London E4, England
Telephone: 01-527 2377
Cables: Lonrubmanf London E4
Telex: 21644
680
on request.
Section 35: Medical supplies and equipment
Plastics products
and medical uses
for surgical
Portex Ltd, one of the world's largest manufacturers of
medical and surgical products, now has more than
1400 different items in use in hospitals throughout the
world. Of these, over a thousand are made by Portex,
the remainder includes medical equipment such as the
Cornercroft human isolator, Cardiff peritoneal dialysis
machine and Selflex guide wires.
Apart from the very wide ranges of tubing, connectors
and adaptors, the majority of products is grouped in
the various specialised fields of anaesthetics, cardiology,
transfusion, gastroenterology and urology. A considerable number of new products has been added to these
groups during the first six months of 1970, most of
them for use in anaesthetics. All are manufactured from
surgical quality non-toxic plastics.
Of these new products one in particular has been
designed and made in response to numerous requests
for 15
endotracheal adaptors and a swivel con-
Derbyshire oxygen chair for use in paediatrics. This
chair affords continuous oxygen therapy for infants
while they remain completely accessible for other forms
of treatment, feeding and nursing. The nasal oxygen
set is specially designed for patient's comfort, having
adjustable nasal tips and harness. It has a connecting
tube
in length, fitted with a coned connector.
The set, supplied sterile, is ideal for use in intensive
15m
care units.
suction tubes are now
that the large quantities produced
are offered at very low prices. Seven sizes are available,
37-0
long, with terminal or lateral eye and they are
individually packed, sterilised and presented in cartons
of one hundred.
An endobronchial suction catheter
Disposable
endotracheal
machine-made so
mm
manufactured from transparent non-toxic
PVC
has
recommended
also been added to this group of products.
Since the introduction of the Bristol blood warmer,
Portex has gone into production on an infusion coil
standards for fittings on anaesthetic equipment, the
set comprises 12 adaptors ranging from 2-5
to
11 -5
and the swivel connector which rotates
through 360\
Use of this connector provides the
advantages of considerable flexibility of positioning
between patient and anaesthetic apparatus; it also
allows suction to be effected without interruption to
gas flow.
The latest Portex products for use in oxygen
therapy range from a simple nasal catheter (the Addis)
made from soft translucent medical grade PVC, to the
which offers exceptionally high flow rates at body
temperatures. This was the outcome of considerable
research into the thermal conductivity of plastics, which
was found to be highest in polythene used for the
manufacture of these coils.
The new Portex auto-analysing tubing is made to
the extremely high standards required of this product
for work in hospital laboratories. A very soft PVC was
specially formulated for the purpose since this plastics
provides a definite flow rate within measurable limits.
The tubing is marketed by Quickfit and Quartz.
mm
nector.
Conforming
to internationally
mm
mm
PORTEX LIMITED
PORTEX
Hythe, Kent, England
Telephone: Hythe 66863
Cables: Portex Hythe Telex
Telex:
96165
<&>
1970
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Section 35: Medical supplies and equipment
Medical engineering
Advanced systems
of
all
kinds
Vickers Medical Engineering is a division of Vickers
Limited engaged on a continuing programme of research
and development, ranging over all aspects of medical
engineering. It has pioneered many new technologies
and innovations. From infant incubators, oxygen therapy
masks, oxygen tents, inflatable splints to the Multichannel 300 for mass body-fluid analysis, Vickers
advanced engineering techniques offer the medical
world systems and equipment designed to meet wideranging specialist needs in many fields.
Five-nine nursing incubator and apnoea alarm
Portable neonatal incubator
Tissue and organ storage unit (THS/4)
Laboratory automation with Multichannel 300 unit
'f
,0
.i
dvt
•
1ft
*&5L*
Coronary and intensive care with
a hyperbaric
oxygen bed
Hospital design and engineering services
VICKERS LIMITED
Vickers Medical Engineering
Basingstoke Works, Priestley Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
Telephone: Basingstoke 5151
682
vicicers
Section 35: Medical supplies and equipment
General anaesthesia and
oxygen therapy apparatus,
flowmeters and regulators
normally found
Medrex anaesthetic head:
a simple and versatile
providing Halothane vaporisation by
Particularly
either patient's breath or fresh gases.
suited to relatively short procedures
economical anaesthesia
efficient
for
sur-
geries, casualty, etc.
Marrett anaesthetic head: a compact and truly
portable anaesthetic apparatus providing all facilities
Airmed Ltd
Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex England
Cables: Airmed Harlow
Telephone: Harlow 24331
Avon Medicals designs, manufactures and markets
Disposable transfusion
wide
range
and dialysis equipment
and accessories
Telex:
81338
Our disposable, single-use dialysis equipments
arterial and venous blood lines for Kiil
a
include
disposable, single-use
transfusion equipment and accessories.
Administration setsfor blood and solutions include
standard pattern sets, paediatric burette sets, Y-type
blood sets, venous pressure warning coils. Guest
cannulae and ancillary equipment such as rotary
blood pumps and bottle suspenders.
of
large anaesthetic machines.
mobile cylinder stand with
regulators, yokes and contents gauges to accommodate up to four cylinders. The Medrex head or
separate flowmeters and vaporiser assembly may
be attached to the universal mounting bar. Unit for
oxygen therapy and aspiration; can be fitted to any
cylinder stand or patient's recovery trolley.
and offering
dental
in
Universal stand: a
apparatus
plastics
dialysers, special designs for patients using arterio-
venous fistula coil dialysers and ancillary equipment
such as heparin administration lines and pump
inserts for introducing peristaltic pumps.
All Avon Medicals products are totally
pyrogen-free and individually packed.
sterile,
Avon Medicals — Avon Rubber Co Ltd
1649 Pershore Road,
Stirchley,
Birmingham 30 England
and
sterilisers,
pressures up to 2-1 kgf/cm- (30 lbf/in-).
Four
standard sizes are available, all suitable for sterilising
media, glass, porcelain or metal containers and other
non-porous laboratory ware. The body of heavy
gauge internally hand-tinned copper with gunmetal closure is encased in stainless steel for
water
horizontal cylindrical pattern autoclaves for working
baths,
stills
Brown & Son (Alembic Works)
10-11 Lime
Street,
Telephone: 01-626 1801
wounded
sterilisers at extra cost.
for
gloves and dressings are
also available.
Copper water stills provide standard BP or
pyrogen-free distillate for medical and industrial use.
Cables: Rawsonship
M33
manual flushing handle also permits normal use.
Integral design with robust and compact con-
hygiene without help, thus providing
privacy and saving attendants' time.
On pressing a foot switch a nozzle advances
and sprays water at body temperature while the
pan is flushed. The nozzle then retracts, giving
place to a flow of warm air for 2-3 minutes. A
struction render the
military hospitals.
3SS, England
Decca Type 460 Automated Infusion Unit
provides continuous monitoring and control of the
drip rate of all standard disposable giving sets
(including micro drips) at any desired rate between
4 and 60 drips per minute. It can be mounted on any
infusion stand and does not occupy any additional
space round the bed. It can operate on all infusion
fluids whether opaque or translucent, including
infusion
unit
Clos o Mat ideal for use
in
Telephone: 061-973 1234
The
Automated
London EC3
The Clos o Mat lavatory enables personnel with
bandaged hands or without hands to attend to
their personal
and handicapped
Clos o Mat (Great Britain) Ltd
2 Brooklands Road, Sale, Cheshire.
gas and steam
Rectangular models
fitted to
Ltd
London EC3, England
Automatic lavatory
for
heated vertical
strength and cleanliness.
Easily operated and
Every electric model is fitted with
maintained.
Similar controls can be
automatic cycle control.
and
Steam,
electrically
Avon Medicals Birmingham 30
Cables:
Hospital and laboratory
vacuum embedding
gas
Telephone: 021 -458 6324
blood, saline and drug solutions. Once set to the
required drip rate the unit maintains this rate as
long as required.
Changing the drip rate (and
operation in general) is very simple.
Decca Radar Ltd
Oecca House, 9 Albert Embankment, London SE1
Electro-medical equip-
ment
for physiotherapy;
electro-surgical apparatus
,
England
Telephone: 01 -735 81
1
Cables: Decradar
London SE1
Telex:
28588
Equipment for physiotherapy including units for
short-wave therapy, micro-wave therapy, ultrasonic
therapy, muscle stimulation, infra-red lamps and
paraffin wax baths. Surgical diathermy equipment
ranges from large machines capable of any surgical
technique to small units for dermatology, etc.
for operating theatres
Electro-Medical Supplies (Greenham) Ltd
Wantage, Berkshire, England
Telephone: Wantage 4291
Sutures, ligatures,
catgut, silk
and related
surgical products
Cables: Galfarad
Wantage
Europe's largest
manufacturer of
Ethicon
is
surgical sutures marketing a range of catgut, silk
and related materials designed for the most advanced
operative techniques and in a variety of gauges and
Finished sutures, sterilised by Cobalt 60, are
sealed in easily opened foil packets overwrapped
and packed in a plastics box with colour-coded
label to indicate the material from which the sutures
types,
including the modern man-made fibres.
is Europe's premier surgical needle maker,
swaging needles ranging from 6 to 110 mm, to all
available materials.
are
Ethicon
storage cabinet, thus simplifying suture storage.
Ethicon also makes examination gloves, glove
powder, scrub soap and related surgical products.
made. Each box becomes
a
drawer
in a
compact
Ethicon Ltd
Sighthill,
Edinburgh, Scotland
Telephone: 031 -443 4050
Cables: Ligatures Edinburgh
Joyce, Loebl offers a wide range of medical and
laboratory instrumentation for research
Laboratory
industrial
automation
systems
and routine analysis. Fully automated and mechanised systems are available for microbiological
tests, enzvme rate analysis, flame photometry, folate
activity, sequential solvent extraction, on-line colorimetry, particle size
electrophoresis, etc.
analysis,
RNA
Many methods
Sample presentation by recorded plateaux, digital
display and printout, punched card and tape, etc,
is available according to instrument type and user
requirement.
fractionation,
are available.
Joyce. Loebl & Co Ltd
Princesway,
Team
Valley, Gateshead,
Co Durham, NE11 OUJ, England
Telephone: Gateshead 877891
Cables: Jayell Gateshead
Telex:
53257
683
Section 35: Medical supplies and equipment
Morgan and Grundy, Europe's
Hospital laboratory
and dispensary furniture
and fume extraction
systems
largest specialists in
laboratory furniture and equipment, meets the needs
of over 40 countries Hospitals and medical schools
are offered
a complete laboratory engineering
service, backed by long experience of conditions
throughout the world, including design, supply and
installation, under a single comprehensive contract.
Laboratory furniture in four modular systems.
in wood or metal with work tops as required,
gives the architect or user flexibility of choice.
A wide range of fume cupboards satisfies every
laboratory need, from simple types for medical
schools to the most sophisticated for handling toxic
or radioactive materials.
Ovens, incubators, glassware and drying ovens
each
for
glassware and samples are also available.
Morgan and Grundy
Ltd
Cowley, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England
Cables: Grundylab Uxbridge
Telephone: Uxbridge 38551
and
ward equipment
21126
Catalogues are sent on request by return airmail
Nesbit-Evans specialises in the design, manufacture
and supply of hospital and institutional beds,
furniture and bedding. The company is a contractor
to the British Ministry of Health and Ministry of
Supply for hospital beds Priority is given to exports
and a large proportion of the company's production
goes to g'overnment and ministry hospitals of over-
Hospital beds
Telex:
seas administrations.
Nesbit-Evans
Co
Ltd
Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England
J
ft
Telephone: 021-556 1511
The Roehampton
Cables: Hospitabed
Wednesbury
deaths and many more serious
Risks are
from burns every year.
increased by the danger of infection and shock
Thousands
injuries
pre-sterilised
The
Roehampton dressing (UK Patent No 1029210)
reduces these risks. It can be applied or removed
between the point
burns dressing
of accident
and
hospital.
seconds, even by unskilled personnel, without
causing further pain even on maior burns.
in
Price Brothers
& Co
The packs remain
of
result
sterile
until
opened.
Once
applied, there is no risk of adherence for up to 24
hours. Dressings range from 76 « 38
(3 X 1 -5 in)
for small wounds up to 61
(24 X 54 in)
< 1 37
for full body Reviewed and accepted by the Ministry
mm
mm
Defence (UK), Food and Drug Administration
(USA), Department of Scientific Studies (Canada)
and Army Medical Services (Australia).
of
Ltd
Wellington, Somerset, England
Telephone: Wellington 2216
Cables:
Wool Wellington
Thackray hospital equipment includes a comprehensive range of surgical instruments, specialist
hospital furniture, surgical sundries and sterilising
apparatus. These high-quality products have been
designed and manufactured by Thackray for almost
sixty years and are supplied to hospitals throughout
Surgical instruments,
hospital furniture
and equipment
the world.
Chas F Thackray Ltd
PO Box 171, Park Street,
Leeds, LS1
1RQ, England
and
are
available
for
many
operative
knee and hip prostheses
are made in both stainless steel and titanium allowing the surgeon to use the implant of his choice.
The world-famous Everest & Jennings folding
tasks, while
equipment
bone
plates,
wheelchairs are
Telex:
sturdy in use.
requirements.
light
SW3
England
Telephone: 01-584 6416
in
55293
weight, yet strong and
Models are
available
to
meet
all
Zimmer walking aids and crutches inspire confidence and help re-train the disabled. They are
constructed from durable aluminium tubing for
strength and lightness.
Please write for illustrated literature.
Ltd
176/178 Brompton Road, London
684
rehabilitation.
Instruments
walking aids and
Zimmer Orthopaedic
Cables: Aseptic Leeds
Zimmer Orthopaedic manufactures many specialised items for use in orthopaedic surgery, nursing
Fracture equipment,
folding wheelchairs,
rehabilitation
Telephone: Leeds 20085
Cables: Zimorpedic London
SW3
Section
36
Field
accommodation
685
Section 36: Field accommodation
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Above: camouflaged
Ibis
mobile laundry
unit
Right:
one
of the eight cubicles in an Ibis
mobile shower unit
Left: interior of
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an
Ibis
mobile shower unit
Section 36: Field accommodation
Mobile laundry
and ancillary units
The
Ibis
laundry
The following units are also available:
1
A 90 kg/h capacity laundry unit. With this mode
generator
is carried in the towing vehicle and can
the
mobile laundry unit is designed to provide
troops in the field, civil engineering
facilities for
and disaster areas, and to supplement local
resources wherever there is a temporary concentration
The equipment fits compactly into a
of population.
strongly constructed trailer and includes all the
machinery necessary for steam raising, water heating,
laundry washing and drying. The trailer can be supplied
with towing bar or as part of an articulated combine.
The unit may also be used as a steam, hot water and
power supply for ancillary mobile equipment, including
shower units and bath houses.
The trailer carries its own fuel, sufficient for a tenhour operational period and is dependent only on a
sites,
be skid-mounted.
2 A mobile shower unit with the same overall
The
dimensions and chassis as the laundry trailer.
shower unit includes eight changing/shower cubicles
and is supplied from the laundry trailer with hot and
cold water through a master mixing valve. The weight
of the shower unit is less than 4570 kg.
3 All trailers can be supplied with towing bar or as
suitable fresh water source being available. This may
be any natural feature such as a river or lake, or a town
supply. Steam is provided by an oil-fired boiler with
a capacity of 318 kg of steam per hour from and at
This is used to supply hot water to the washing
1 00 C.
machine and steam to the heating batteries of the
part of
an articulated vehicle.
Specification
specification is not mandatory and can be amended to
towing vehicle, conditions or special requirements.
Overall dimensions: height 3-5 m, length 8-375 m, width 2-29 m
Total weight: not exceeding 1
600 kg
Water supply required: 1818 litres per hour
Chassis: four-wheel, turntable-steered with towing bar. All-welded construction in high-yield steel. Tubular steel axles with taper roller-bearing hubs
Suspension: semi-elliptical, silico-manganese leaf springs. Stabilisers provided
The following basic
A 16|kVA diesel ac generator
drying tumblers.
provides electric power to drive the washing and drying
machinery as well as supplying lighting, when required.
The laundry equipment consists of a 22-kg capacity
end-loading washing machine, a 10-kg capacity
hydro-extractor and two
10-kg capacity drying
tumblers. This arrangement is capable of processing a
total of 45 kg dry weight per hour, depending on the
suit the
to block the springs during laundry operation
20. 3-piece. 8-stud centre
five Sankey B6-5 HD
Tyres: five 825 * 20, Dunlop. 14-ply rating
Wheels:
S-cam type on both axles, pneumatically operated with armoured
Parking brake operation by
connecting hoses and palm type couplings
means of spring brake chambers
Boiler: diesel-oil-fired with a 318 kg/h steam capacity from and at 100 C
Generator: 16; kVA diesel engine-driven ac generator with all switch gear
Calorifier: 455 litre storage type with a 1 360 litres/h output at 60 C
Washing machine: 22-6 kg dry weight capacity. Fitted with manual controls
kg dry weight capacity with a cylinder speed of 1 425 rev/min
Hydro-extractor: 1
and a \ hp motor
Drying tumblers: two 9 kg dry weight capacity. Steam-heated, with a J hp
motor
Brakes:
degree of soiling.
One side-wall of the trailer is divided longitudinally;
the upper half can be swung outwards on site to form
a canopy, while the bottom half can be swung down to
rest on horizontal support beams to provide an extended
working floor area. The rear bulkhead of the trailer is
also divided in a similar manner.
Fuel storage tank:
363
litres
Water pump: 7800 to 25 200 litres/h against heads of 1 2/2 metres respectively.
Fuel oil: gas-oil 34/45 sees Redwood No 1 at 100 F viscosity
Arrangement
of Ibis mobile laundry unit, with walls
W
IBIS ENGINEERS LIMITED
PO Box 23, Ibis Works, Shap Road, Kendal, Westmorland, England
Telephone: Kendal 22621
Cables: Ibis Kendal Telex
Telex:
nave
Group of
swung open
^Mk.
ibis
6580
687
—
Section 36: Field accommodation
Accommodation
mobile or permanent, plus furniture
Lesser International manufactures and supplies a
number
of prefabricated building systems to military establishments for all purposes, in all climates. Details of just
two
are given below. Furnishing and equipping can
also be supplied, as part of the contract or separately.
Supalite
This system provides single or multi-storey buildings
based on 1 22 m (4 ft) wide insulated panels. It is
eminently suitable for officers' bungalows, messes,
barrack blocks or amenity buildings. Supalite is long
established and is backed by Lesser's considerable
international experience. Basically intended for structures of a permanent nature Supalite buildings can,
however, be re-located with a high degree of recover-
Mobile base of Supaskid units
ability.
Among
the many organisations specifying Supalite
the Defence Ministries of Muscat, Kuwait and
Saudi Arabia.
are
Supaskid
range of mobile units all with
a steel-framed chassis and skid runners for towing
short distances. Unlike caravans, Supaskid units can
be carried flat for easy transportation on a low loader
and can be joined to form larger
up to three at a time
buildings. They can also be supplied with wheels for
towing medium distances. Supaskid needs no foundations and can be erected ready for use in a matter
of hours. Ruggedly built and finished to very high
standards, Supaskids are shipped with furniture and
Supaskid
In contrast,
is
a
—
equipment
for the
knocked-down
Self-contained air-conditioned Supaskid
units stored in erected
service units.
Supaskid units are insulated and clad with
aluminium. Air conditioning is generally supplied but
the internal layouts and furnishing can be varied
according to individual requirements. Standard sizes
are 3 m (10 ft) wide by 7-3 m (24 ft) or 9-14 m (30 ft)
long. By joining Supaskid units, buildings of 7-3 m
(24 ft) or 9-14 m (30 ft) clear span and in any length
ft) can be formed.
in multiples of 3 m (1
All
Furniture
Furnishing can be simple or luxurious and covers the
of requirements for kitchens, canteens,
messes, offices, ablutions, barracks, libraries and
whole range
Most
Typical officers' quarters of Supalite construction
and equipment can be
supplied ex-stock delivered anywhere in the world.
bungalows.
furniture
istruction
J E
LESSER (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED
JEL House, Staines Roaa, Hounslow, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01-570 7755
688
Cables: Jell
Hounslow
Telex:
936161
Section 36: Field accommodation
Airportable cabins
and trailer-type running gear
Aircon Type 616 cabin
The Aircon Type 616 is typical of the Airtech range of
plastics cabins, all of which are designed to full
The cabins are constructed from
military standards.
patented interlocking plastics sandwich panels bonded
*7-
together into a light alloy reinforcing frame. Various
panel thicknesses are utilised to give best possible
payload/weight ratio coupled with very good thermal
insulation. Top lifting points are a standard feature on
all cabins (eliminating the need for sling spreaders);
lashing points are provided on the corner members.
The leading dimensions are as follows:
Width
Length
mm
mm
in
Internal dimensions:
2381
93
External dimensions:
2565
101
Door opening
size:
1651
Weight: 468 kg (1040
•
902
mm
J
Height
mm
in
in
2070
81
i
1892
74*
2254
88|
2184
86
(65 ^351
in)
lb)
Payload: 1361 kg (3000 1b)
Aircon Type 616 cabin which can be
suitable for transportation
in
lifted
by helicopter and
is
Beverley, Belfast and C.130 aircraft
Airtech Mobilizer
Airtech Mobilizer running gears transform a container
or pallet into a fully mobile trailer with cross-country
cabins accept the Mobilizer in
The
a matter of minutes with untrained personnel.
Mobilizer's built-in hydraulic jacking system enables
the load to be picked up from ground level without
the aid of any other equipment. Once raised the jacking
system is locked out mechanically for added safety
and the combined unit is ready for towing like a trailer.
All Mobilizers have brakes on all four wheels and a
parking brake on the rear wheels. Braking systems can
be either overrun hydraulic surge or air over hydraulic.
Ackerman steering is standard on all models.
Full
trailer lighting can be provided to meet customers'
requirements. Thefollowing are the leading dimensions:
capability. All Airtech
Payload: 2721 kg (6000
lb) full
General view of unladen close-coupled Type A. 6000 Mobilizer
cross-country rating
Weight: 830 kg (18301b)
Max
road speed: 64 km/h (40 mph)
Max. cross-country speed: 24 km/h
Suspension:
air
Overall width:
(1
5
mph)
bag with independent hydraulic shock absorbers
2409
mm
(98
in)
Overall length (close-coupled with
Ground clearance: 380
mm
(15
in)
Details of other cabins
request.
tow bar stowed) 3200
:
mm
(1
26
in)
minimum
and mobilizers are available on
Integral hydraulic lifting
and parking brake
AIRTECH LIMITED
Haddenham 422
Cables: Airtech
Haddenham
Payload location tines
attachment retaining pin
and
AIRTECH
Haddenham, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
Telephone:
system
Telex:
83223
689
3eet?on 36: Field accommodation
Tents
and equipment
for personnel
addition to the very wide range of modern tents and
portable shelters to strict contract specifications, the
In
&
Black
Edgington group produces
a
comprehensive
variety of textile equipment for the armed services.
An active Product Development Department
is
and for the preparation of prototype
equipment to suit particular overseas
available for advice
specialist field
equipment produced by the group includes
camp beds with or without nets, wood
or metal camp and barrack folding furniture, officer's
camp kits, ponchos and groundsheets, banderol
beacons, flags and regimental colours, combat sleeping
bags and a wide range of specialised high-performance
synthetic and downfilled bags.
Ancillary
military
safari
requirements.
ome
typical tents as briefly specified below.
A comprehensive
catalogue
is
available
on request
Specifications
Bivouac tent, mosquito and sandfly-proof
Catalogue numbers JA5717'JA5718
Standard two-man shelters, fitted net curtains each end and sand pockets all
round. Length 320 m including 1 06 m triangular extension, width 1 -90 m.
weight 5 kg
post shelter, general-purpose,
Vocab J1/8340-99-1 35-1 424
Mk
3 65
m
units.
Basic
Rigid self-supporting frame, extendable by
3 65
2 7 m high, weight 100 kg.
ton trailer. Inner insulating linings for basic shelter
shelter
Packs on Land Rover or
and extension units
i
4 57
•
E
Portable shelter assembly F
Vocab J1/JA 8521
Tubular framework with canvas covering, two double-bays each 6-1 X 5-5 m
2-75 m, each bay 2-60 m high at front and 1 83 m
and one single bay 3 05
B
Command
Lightweight portable shelter
Vocab J1 /8340/99/1 20/6736
Mobile high-wall accommodation
2
high at rear. Also assemblies (A) J1/JA13260 1 single bay. (B) J1/JA13265
double-bay. (C) J1/JA8518 2: single bays. (D) J1/JA8520 3: single
Lightweight tubular frame shelter used either as free-standing unit or with
Land Rover. Length 2-67 m, width 285 m. height at eaves 1 58 m. height
at ridge 2 03 m, weight 39 kg
:
1:
bays, (E)
J1/JA8536
4:
double bays
F
Universal marquee tent
Tent, general service, Mk 2
Vocab J1 ,'8340/99/942/4584
Tent with outer fly having fitted hoods each end to protect entrances Dimensions
4-27
2-20 m high, walls 0-75 m. Also Vocab J1 /8340/99/942/4583
4 27
2-45
2-20 m high, walls 075 m
similar tent but dimensions 4-27
Vocab J1/8340/99-942-4589 etc
Standard width 6 m and extendable
•
•
BLACK & EDGINGTON LIMITED
690
Cables: Benedge Sidcup
•
By Appointment to
HM The Queen
Tent and Flag Makers
Ruxley Corner Works, Sidcup, Kent, England.
Telephone: 01-302 0211
-6m
from 5-50
by additional
sections of 2-75 m to any length both single and double-roof.
Typical sizes, general-service single and double-roof 8 25
6 m. Operating
double-roof 5 50
6 m
Hospital double roof 1 1 00
6 m.
Store single
roof 13-75
6 m All with standardised walls 1 -65 m high
standard
Telex:
897371
Biack
Ft
Edgington Ltd
Section 37
Uniforms
and
personal
equipment
691
Section 37: Uniforms and personal equipment
•VATERPROOF OUTER HOOD
ALSO FORMING CARRYING CASE
LIGHTWEIGHT
HT NYLON
QUICK RELEASE
FASTENER (ZIP)
FABRIC
TOGGLES TO FACILITATE
FOLDING AND ROLLING
INSULATED HOOD
LINER HOOD
DETACHABLE LINER
FOR EASE OF
LAUNDERING.
GREEN KNITTED NYLON
INSULATED HOOD:
FASTENERS FOR ATTACHING
—
SEPARATE WATERPROOF
BIVOUAC OR PONCHO
SEWN-IN GROUNDSHEET:
WATERPROOF PU COATED NYLON
LINER HOOD
H T
NYLON FABRIC
50/50 MIXTURE OF WATER FOWL
DOWN AND FEATHERS
WATERPROOF
OUTER HOOD
SEWN-IN GROUND SHEET:'
WATERPROOF PU-COATED NYLON
LINER CUT
AWAY TO REVEAL
INNER SURFACE OF BAG
Top: Diagram showing the various parts of the sleeping bag.
Above: Section showing its construction. Right: Rolled up like
this, the sleeping bag is carried on top of the rucksack
47
CM
(I8J4IN)
2+ CM
(9^
IN)
Left: Fighting order load-carrying harness. Below left and centre:
Front and rear view of the rucksack; the rear view shows the
carrying frame.
Below right: Special carrying case for guided
missile control unit
692
Section 37: Uniforms and personal equipment
Personal equipment
for military
and
civil
forces
Originating in the 1 930s as part of another organisation, the experience gained in World War 2
ments was further broadened by the Chelsea Quilt Company during the Korean War when
of service requiremain
it became a
contractor to the British Ministry of Defence.
Since then the company has held substantial Ministry of Defence and foreign government contracts and has
built up a reputation for quality and prompt delivery.
The Chelsea Quilt research and development section co-operates closely with British and overseas development establishments to develop the precise type of equipment required.
A new modern factory at Barnstaple is well equipped and has substantial production capacity to deal with
main contracts to the highest standards of inspection.
Products currently include personal equipment, field sleeping gear, carrying cases and specialised protective
outerwear for the British Ministry of Defence and foreign governments. Tenders from foreign governments
are invited.
Sleeping bag for combat and general service
This bag
is designed as a lightweight sleeping bag
capable of rolling up to a small bulk for carriage on the
man, and incorporates a quick-exit capability. It has
been in service with the British Army since 1964.
The outer material is a lightweight heat-calendered
nylon fabric, and the insulating material is a 50 percent
waterfowl down and 50 percent waterfowl feather
mixture. A polyurethane-coated nylon fabric is used
for the sewn-in groundsheet and outer hood.
To
maintain ventilation, the outer material is not waterproof, and when used in the open it is intended that it
Personal load-carrying equipment
The 'Fighting Order' load-carrying equipment is made
to Ministry of Defence specifications.
It enables the
soldier to carry his minimum needs for combat and to
perform his duties with maximum efficiency in
temperate, tropical and cold weather environments. It
comprises waist belt, yoke, ammunition pouches
(right and left), water bottle carrier and haversack.
(Other configurations can be supplied.)
be used in conjunction with a poncho or bivouac
There is a nylon quick-release slide fastener
sheet.
fitted for rapid exit. When rolled up, the sleeping bag
fits into the outer hood and is secured by toggles and
loops. The bag is available in two sizes: normal and
long.
A
detachable easily laundered and quick-drying
liner manufactured from nylon fabric is provided with
the sleeping bag, and is fitted to the bag by means of
nylon tapes and press fasteners. The weight of the
bag is about 2-7 kg (6 lb).
The use of nylon webbings and coated nylon fabric
has reduced overall weight by almost 50% compared
with cotton webbing equipment at present in service.
The pouches, haversacks and water bottle carriers
are all waterproof.
The synthetic webbings absorb
little or no water and
make the equipment equally
efficient in either
wet
or dry conditions.
Rucksack
The rucksack shown is to Ministry of Defence speciand is intended as a lightweight replacement
for present rucksacks used on special operations.
It
is also intended to replace existing main packs carried
by the combat soldier in the marching or existence role.
It
is
manufactured of coated nylon fabric; nylon
fication
webbing
pouches
is
are
used for
the straps and ties.
Three
the outside to provide quick
all
sewn on
access to priority items. The rucksack can be carried
with or without a manpack frame; when the frame is
worn the top of it fits into a pocket on the rucksack
and is secured at the base with nylon straps.
Special carrying cases
In addition to the normal combat load, the modern
infantryman is required to carry certain specialist items
of equipment. The research and development section
of the company is experienced in producing both for
the Ministry of Defence and for industry efficient carry-
These include
ing cases for all types of equipment.
radio and associated equipment, support weapons,
ammunition, and optical equipment, etc. They can be
manufactured to individual customer requirements.
Other products
The introduction
and webbings has proved so successful under all climatic
conditions that the company is now engaged in the manufacture of valises, lightweight shelters, gun covers,
vehicle tilts, paulins, hand luggage, quilted protective covers, collapsible water containers and similar items for
many military, para-military and civil organisations in many parts of the world.
of lightweight synthetic fabrics
CHELSEA QUILT COMPANY LIMITED
Riverside Works, Barnstaple, Devon, England
Telephone: Barnstaple 72345
Telex:
46106
EiE
693
Section 37: Uniforms and personal equipment
Serving members' uniforms for the Royal
and Women's Royal
Air Force (right) supplied by H Edgard
Air Force (above)
&•
£94
Sons (London) Ltd
Section 37: Uniforms and personal equipment
Uniforms
for
all
services
The
Edgard
founded
London
in
family
1850,
in
up
a reputation for high-class
tailoring including the tailoring of uniforms.
During World
tion, a
built
was
which
business,
tailoring
War
new modern
II,
to ensure uninterrupted produc-
factory
was opened
at
Whitehaven
Cumberland, where upwards of 75 000 high-quality
uniforms are
awarded
now produced each
after
tender by the British Government.
Today we can proudly claim
ranks of the Royal Navy, the
Force
— both
uniforms
their
Savile
year under contracts
that
members
Army and
men and women
— who
the
the Royal Air
are issued with
made by H Edgard & Sons (London)
Whitehaven factory wear what
Row
in
is
Ltd, at
virtually
a
uniform unrivalled for quality.
Tenders from foreign Governments are
invited.
H EDGARD & SONS (LONDON) LTD
PO Box
22, Whitehaven, Cumberland, England
Telephone: Whitehaven 2441
695
Section 37: Uniforms and personal equipment
0f'
The parachute
to specification
in
Mk 1A
helmet which is
particularly popular with air forces using
The
British-built
(RAF
ref.
DTD
(RAF
sizes
1253073)
flying
aircraft
11
helmet made
1258, is produced
ref.
22C/1 253062-
instructor's
22C/
1253074-1253088)
Mk 2A RAF
Mk 3A RAF
Mk 3B RAF
ref.
22C/1 2531 28-1 2531 30
ref.
22C/2565-2567
22C/2568-2570
ref.
>
The
Mk 3A
flying
helmet for
use
in
helicopters and other fixed-seat aircraft
not provided with oxygen equipment. The
Mk 3B is identical except that it is fitted
with attachments for an oxygen mask
The
The
Mk 2A
helmet is similar to the
Mk 3B but is fitted with automatic visor
for use in high-speed aircraft equipped
with ejector seats and provides full protection under severe blast conditions.
Each of these helmets is designed to be
comfortable in wear over long periods
696
flying
fire
helmet
personnel is
protection
for
air-
with
an adjustable, removable head harness.
The sliding visor is easily adjusted with the
finger and thumb of one gloved hand, and
the flameproof aluminised asbestos curtain
gives added protection to neck, chest and
field fire-fighting
shoulders
(RAF
ref.
22G/1920)
fitted
Section 37: Uniforms and personal equipment
Helmets
flying,
parachute instructor's and
40 years Helmets
Ltd has devoted its ample
resources to the study and development of
protective equipment. This experience is built into all
the items shown here. They are the result of intensive
research and have been proven in use in many parts of
and in all conditions.
the world
For over
scientific
—
with minimum size and weight. A single miniature
telephone of 30012 impedance feeds the signal via
sounds tubes to acoustically designed ear capsules
with fluid seals. The helmet is designed for use with
hand, boom, or throat microphones. It is made in three
sizes, each with all the necessary adjustments for
exact individual
Mk 1 A
flying
is
aircraft.
Anti-glare visor
The anti-glare visor
prises a centre
rail
22C/1 646-7) and
anti-glare screen
of tint: light tint
fitted to the Mk 1A helmet comattachment and mechanism (Ref
a replaceable neutral-tinted acrylic
available in two densities
per cent transmission (Ref
dark tint 12-15 per cent trans-
which
is
25-30
22C/1 648-9) and
mission (Ref 22C/1 650-51).
The latter is fitted
The visor screen has a
unless otherwise specified.
straight lower edge which permits a clear view of
the instruments.
If more blast protection is required,
an alternative visor screen (Mk 2B) should be specified,
where the lower edge is shaped to fit closer to the face.
The standard shape of screen is illustrated on the Mk
3A helmet and the modified Mk 2B shape is illustrated
on the Mk 1 A helmet.
Mk 3A
fitting.
helmet
used throughout the world by air forces with
British-built aircraft. The helmet is worn with an inner
helmet (Type 'G'), which carries sound-absorbing
telephone capsules and attachments for an oxygen
mask. The Mk 1A helmet is available in five sizes,
each with three fittings. The type 'G' helmet is made in
The telephone receivers (Ref 10AH/19)
four sizes.
are normally fitted wired in parallel (cable harness Ref
10HA/13158) to give an impedance of 150Q. An
alternative series-wired harness can be supplied to
These harnesses tergive an impedance of 60012.
(Ref 1 0H/9466652).
minate with a NATO plug
Extension cords are available for use in fixed-seat
This
protection
fire
flying helmet
This helmet is for use by aircrew regularly concerned
with low-altitude aircraft (including rotary wing aircraft) not provided with oxygen equipment.
It embodies the centre rail attachment anti-glare visor with
replaceable acrylic screen and carrying mechanism
exactly as fitted on the Mk 1A helmet. The telephone
equipment has particularly good signal-to-noise ratio
Mk 3B
flying
helmet
This helmet is identical with the Mk 3A, except that it
is fitted with attachments for oxygen masks type P or Q.
Mk
2A
This
is
flying
helmet
similar to the
Mk 3B
but
is
fitted
with an anti-
glare/anti-blast visor designed for both manual and
automatic operation. An acrylic screen forms both a
blast and an anti-glare visor.
Manual operation is by
a
side-pivoted semicircular bar which moves the
screen into any selected position, the bar springing
back on release to its starting position. The bar is so
arranged that it is moved by the descent of the blind
on ejection. Under ejection 'g' forces, the screen is
locked down automatically. The standard telephone
cable assembly terminates in a short central pigtail
and a NATO-type plug (Ref 1 0H/9466652).
The
microphone plug is low down on the left cheek and
accepts the standard socket
(Ref 1 0H/1 4207);
alternative wiring terminating in PL55 and PL68 plugs
can be supplied. Helmets of the Mk 2 and Mk 3 series
are supplied complete with stowage cases.
Parachute instructor's helmet
The outer shell is of moulded glass-fibre
resinate,
shock-absorbing lining and a nylon
webbing cradle to minimise transmission of shock
forces to the head and to distribute them over as large
an area as possible. Provision is made for the outer
layer of the necklet to be attached to the edge of the
shell, to provide a smooth contour and to eliminate the
possibility of snagging by the parachute cords.
provided with
a
Fire protection
helmet
This helmet is designed as a fire proximity helmet
providing complete protection for a minimum of three
minutes when used in conjunction with the appropriate
clothing.
HELMETS LIMITED
Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Telephone: Wheathampstead 2221
697
Section 37: Uniforms and personal equipment
Lightweight body armour
for infantry
and security forces
A reinforced plastics composite provides a lightweight armour for protecting infantry and security forces against
small-arms fire. The armour is designed to permit the wearer to perform his duties with the minimum of restriction
under all conditions. To provide additional comfort in wearing and to minimise the shock of impact to the body, a
resilient lining is bonded to the inside face of each panel.
Complete upper torso armour with pelvic
protection. Similar armour can be provided
for the back.
The
pelvic
armour
is
detach-
able.
Weighing little more than 5 kg (1 1 lb), full torso armour can be worn without discomfort
and minimal hindrance to all normal duties. The armour is held securely in place by
adjustable straps; it can be put on and discarded in a matter of minutes, without help
tools or special training
Weights
Full front (with
detachable pelvic panel): 3-13 kg (6-876
Upper torso only: 20 kg (4-45 lb)
Front and back (upper torso only): 403 kg (888 lb)
Complete upper torso with pelvic protection: 5-145 kg
lb)
(1
1
326
lb)
Helmet
A
lightweight helmet is now available weighing only 0-71 kg (25 oz) and
offering protection against small-arms fire. Although not designed to meet
the same threat as the body armour, the helmet is manufactured from the
same materials, is lighter than a steel helmet and gives superior protection.
Performance
The body armour
metres)
shown
will stop and contain multi-hit threats from the following weapons, fired from the range
against each weapon:
Metres
7-62 mm Mauser (-30cal)
9 mm M.39 round
9 mm MAC
9
mm
PI
Browning
2 74
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
mm SL/MG MAT 49
mm Luger Parabellum
9
Walther
7-32
366
1-83
2-74
—
1
83
Revolver -Magnum
Revolver
1-83
9-14
2-74
38
Winchester
•44 Ruger-7 5-inch barrel
Revolver-Magnum
3 66
3 66
•45 Colt
Automatic
7-62 Avtomat/Kalashnikov
9 mm U2I
1 2-bore Shotgun FN
12-bore Federal
1 2-bore Remington
Combat
9
Herstal'
357 Colt
38
Enfield
—
•38 Special
Revolver- Magnum
light
2-74
2-74
15 24
3-66
2-74
3-66
3-66
machine gun
Light machine gun
2i inch
No 6 shot both barrels
•
25/1 2G BB shot
9-shot BB shot
ROLLS-ROYCE (COMPOSITE MATERIALS) LTD
Avonmouth Road, Avonmouth,
Telephone: Avonmouth 4821
698
(in
Bristol,
Cables:
BS11 9DU, England
Rolcom Avonmouth
Telex:
44207
This reinforced composite plastics helmet
is much lighter than a steel helmet, yet
offers superior protection against small
arms
fire
and impact
Section 37: Uniforms and personal equipment
Rubber compounds
Avon specialises in
compounds for use in
for
for the
the developmeni of rubber
the manufacture of footwear
armed
services.
also manufactures complete rubber footwear, including safety boots with internal steel
toe-cap. as well as other protective footwear.
Avon
service footwear
Avon Footwear
Ltd
Bridgend. Glamorgan, South Wales
manpack frames
Cloth for uniforms
all
range of about 50 standard types of rucksacks,
haversacks and carrying-frames are in constant
production, with design and development capacity
to undertake projects of a special nature.
Rucksacks made by Brown Best (the oldest
specialist rucksack manufacturer in the UK) are in
current use by units of the British armed services,
including the Royal Marines.
kinds
Telephone: 01-703 8111
ful
44142
Brown Best rucksacks were used on the successascent of Everest and on numerous other
expeditions all over the world and have always been
most highly regarded for their careful design and
high standard of both materials and workmanship.
Natural and synthetic materials are available in
khaki, jungle green, sand, white or camouflage, with
frames in steel or alloy tube.
We
cloths
armed
Cables: Abri London SE1
are the manufacturers of the widest range of
in the UK to meet the requirements of the
services, police, fire and similar forces.
All
types of woollen, worsted and blended
cloths are available, all in a wide range of colours,
weights and qualities. Special cloths for tropical
wear, ceremonial wear and for various kinds of
protective clothing can also be supplied.
A
Telex:
Ltd
102 Old Kent Road, London SE1, England
of
Cables: Rubber Bridgend
A
Rucksacks,
haversacks,
Brown Best & Co
Telephone: Bridgend 3211
In addition, we also manufacture cloths for caps,
helmets and other items of apparel, as well as
trimming cloths and similar accessories.
We also operate an advisory service based on
many years of experience in the field of military
clothing. To meet special requirements for specific
uses and special-purpose uniforms, the services of
a
development department are
available.
W Hainsworth & Sons Ltd
Spring Valley Mills, Farsley, Pudsey, Yorkshire, England
Telephone: Pudsey 3091
Cables:
Army Pudsey
699
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Advisory
and
supporting
services
701
Section 38: Advisory and supporting services
Airwork Services Ltd, a member of the
Air Holdings Group, one of the largest
independent aviation groups in the world,
has for many years provided a very wide
range of support services and training
facilities for a large number of defence
forces and civil authorities
of the world.
in
many
parts
Role
role of the company
provision of specialist qualified
The major
to
meet the needs
is
the
manpower
of both military
and
civil organisations for training,
operation, technical support and
management of modern technical
Technical and flying training
We
can organise and set up technical
training establishments in overseas
and staff,
equipment and text books.
We can prepare syllabi and ensure the
maintenance of training standards. We
can also advise on the size of buildings,
classrooms, laboratories and training
workshops.
Complete training services in aviation and
air defence subjects can be made
available. Airwork Services Training of
countries, providing instructors
training aids,
Scotland, established for over
and aeronautical
engineering training.
Perth
30
in
years, provides flying
equipment. Specialist support in the
following fields can be provided.
Consultancy
Complete surveys, evaluation of systems
and equipment and the creation of
supporting repair and maintenance
organisations can be undertaken for a
wide range of equipment. Advice can
be given on the size and equipment of
workshops, schools and buildings for
special requirements; technical
specifications for buildings can be
provided.
In addition to setting up repair and
maintenance organisations for
customers, technical training schemes for
overseas clients within their own
countries can also be prepared.
Aircraft services
Provision of operational and
staff including military and
civil pilots, navigators and signallers.
Engineers and technicians for the
maintenance
maintenance of airframes, engines,
instrumentation, electrical, electronics
and hydraulics, armament and safety
equipment. Specialist personnel are
available for base workshops and
associated support services.
Airfield services
Qualified personnel are available for the
operation and maintenance of air traffic
control systems, surveillance radar,
communication systems, navigational aids,
airfield approach aids, including ground
control approach, precision approach
radar, and instrument landing systems,
as well as fire, crash and rescue services.
Supplies and stores
The company undertakes
full
responsibility for the setting up,
organisation and day-to-day running of
a
complete stores and supply service;
evaluation of spares;
purchase and delivery of aircraft, radar,
engines and components; packaging and
despatch of equipment and stores by sea
or air, including long-range ferrying of
aircraft.
702
Section 38: Advisory and supporting services
Technical support
and advice
for military
and
civil
authorities
Radar
Operation and maintenance personnel are available
for:
and civil surveillance radar;
air defence control and reporting systems;
auto-tracking radar; weapon system radar;
satellite tracking and trainers;
radar test and repair facilities, including test
military
calibration.
Communications
and
maintenance of:
air defence control and reporting networks;
Specialists can be provided for operation
tropospheric scatter systems;
radio relay systems in the VHF, UHF and SHF
bands; mobile radio stations;
digital data links, including computers, coding,
decoding and data storage equipment;
supporting test and calibration facilities.
Weapon systems
Services for the following can be
made
available:
surface-to-air guided weapon systems;
air-to-air guided missiles;
air-to-ground guided missiles;
ground-to-ground missiles.
Supporting services for the above, including:
special handling and storage requirements;
assembly and testing of missiles;
on-site test and repair;
base workshop test and repair.
Vehicles
We can provide maintenance and repair facilities for
types of vehicles, including armoured fighting
ai
vehicles, logistic vehicles, earth-moving equipment
and specialist vehicles. Complete technical support
including training, field and base
can be provided.
workshop
facilities
Marine craft
We
can undertake maintenance and overhaul of
propulsion and auxiliary equipment, navigation and
depth-sounding equipment.
A member
of the Air Holdings
Group
AIRWORK SERVICES LIMITED
Bournemouth (Hum)
Airport, Christchurch,
Telephone: Northbourne 2271
Hampshire,
Cables: Airwork Xchurch
Telex:
BH23 6EB, England
41282
®
703
Section 38: Advisory and supporting services
The Daring Class destroyer BAP Palacios was one of two vessels recently refitted
Government of Peru at the Birkenhead shiprepair yards of Cammell Laird
ARV Nueva
Venezuela.
company
Venezuela
704
Esparta
Two
experts
extensively refitted and modernised for the Government of
Venezuelan warships are refitting at Birkenhead and a team of
was
further
is
for the
providing technical advice during the
refit
of a further vessel in
Section 38: Advisory and supporting services
Ship refitting
for
warships
Cammell
Laird has a
proud history of
refitting battle-
ships, aircraft-carriers, cruisers, destroyers, frigates and
naval auxiliaries for the Royal Navy and foreign navies.
This
work
specialists
is
undertaken
who
at
the Birkenhead
are constantly kept
up
Works by
to date with
The company also provides,
improved techniques.
under technical aid contracts with foreign governments,
on-site teams of highly experienced technicians to guide
developing labour forces.
Cammell Laird facilities at Birkenhead include twelve
private dry docks, the
two
largest being
290
43
m
1 20 ft)
the dry(950 x 1 40 ft) and 244 x 37 m (800
docks are well supported by ample cranage and a full
;
range of auxiliary services.
A 56 000 m 2 (14 acre) wet basin, with a 43 m
(140 ft) entrance, providing 823 m (2700 ft) of quay
space is also served by a wide range of facilities includ-
200-ton floating crane.
the repair and modernisation of electronic
equipment and weapon systems, Cammell Laird is
supported respectively by the Plessey Company
(Marine Systems Division) and A. Robinsons Ltd.
This proven combined service by the three firms,
each expert in its own field, is available from the
initiation of a project up to the acceptance by the
foreign Government of the warship on successful
completion of post-refit sea trials.
ing a
For
Above: one of the Cammell Laird machine shops showing some of
the engineering facilities available for all types of marine refit work
Below: part of the steel working area, where sections up
50 tons weight can be fabricated and handled
to
CAMMELL LAIRD (SHIPREPAIRERS) LTD
Birkenhead, L41
5HG, England
Telephone: 051-647 7060
Cables: Drydocks Birkenhead
Telex:
627011
705
Section 38: Advisory and supporting services
motorway planning and construction, including flyovers, underpasses, bridges and
earthmoving work, carried out by Dowsett Engineering Construction Ltd
Typical examples of
706
slip
roads and
all
associated
Section 38: Advisory and supporting services
Construction services
for defence, industrial
The execution
and
of major civil engineering projects has
now become so complex that very few firms command
expert knowledge in all the fields involved. Dowsett
Engineering Construction Limited (a member of the
Dowsett Group) has specialised in this type of work,
including preliminary surveys, overall design, detail
design, specification, costing, construction and final
commissioning.
During the past 30 years the company has undertaken
all classes of work for Government departments, public
and local authorities, as well as private organisations.
During this time it has engaged in a wide range of
activities on a national scale, including the construction
of trunk roads, bridges, railway modernisation schemes,
heavy earthworks, pipelines, office blocks, hotels, multistorey car parks, industrial factories, piling and heavy
foundations.
When
built
Britain's first major motorway, the M1, was
between London and Birmingham, the company
was responsible
for a
substantial
part of the earth-
moving. Since that time it has developed to a high
degree the skill and expertise required for road construction and has been responsible for a major portion
of the
the
motorway network in
Kingdom.
These contracts have been
advanced in the design of the carriageway
Ministry of Transport's
United
particularly
projects
civil
and bridge structures and
in
the standard of finish
achieved.
teams of men and large fleet of
modern plant and equipment, the company is now
recognised as one of the leading contractors employed
by the Ministry of Transport on motorway and road
construction throughout the United Kingdom.
In addition to the company's civil engineering work,
it also has an active building department; recent conWith
its
specialist
tracts include a
industrialists
number
and
of large factories for private
all of which have
completed to very exacting stan-
a luxurious hotel,
been successfully
dards.
The projects which the company can tackle include
complete naval bases, shipyards, docks,
aerodromes and airfields, as well as defence works and
fortifications both above and below ground, but also
roads and housing complete with all mains services
for employees or personnel engaged on the completed
not
only
project.
Work
of this type
can be carried out anywhere
in
the
world, with due regard to local conditions and requirements, as well as local labour and materials. Work
done includes structures in steel, prestressed and reinforced concrete and aluminium ranging from heavily
reinforced defence structures to light-weight hangars.
Small shipyard including dry docks, construction and repair shops planned and executed by Dowsett
DOWSETT ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Bilton Hall, Harrogate, Yorkshire,
Telephone: Harrogate 2664
England
Cables: Dowsett Harrogate
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Support training
of personnel for
advanced technology systems
For the past six years HTS Management Consultants Limited has specialised in the field of manpower planning.
At all levels, occupational training is an essential part of manpower planning techniques and it is in this field that
HTS has built up its world-wide reputation. HTS provides management and supervisory courses, training in English
language, scientific and technical subjects, conducts organisational analyses, and advises on all aspects of
recruitment and selection procedures. HTS will also establish training schools specifically designed to meet client
requirements.
The company's aim
provide a comprehensive
range of services to satisfy all training requirements
except those for more specific technical training which
would normally be the responsibility of government or
to
is
industry.
Support training facilities offered by HTS can be
divided into five broad activities: training consultancy,
training courses, establishments overseas,
student
administration and residential accommodation.
Training consultancy
Training consultancy activities include the following:
Specification of training objectives
Design of training programmes to meet their
objectives
Specification of all equipment (both hardware and
software), teaching staff requirements, classroom
and facility design, location and administrative
requirements
of instructional techniques used
in
existing training programmes
Design and conduct of trainee assessment and
course evaluation procedures
Assessment of individual aptitudes for trade and
vocational training
Recruitment and selection of associated training
and administrative staff of the requisite calibre
and experience
Advice on the cost effectiveness of individual
training programmes.
Training courses
The subjects in which HTS provides training may be
categorised as follows:
Basic and technical English language
Physics and mathematics
Applied sciences such as electronics and engineering
Special technical courses on such subjects as
statistics, store-keeping, stock control and accounting
Trade training
in such skills as workshop practice
and operator training
Management and supervisory training.
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
29 St James's
Street,
Telephone: 01 -839 2822
for the conduct of
the training services outlined above, HTS undertakes to
establish training schools overseas on behalf of clients.
The following operations would normally form an
package:
Design and building (or modification of) training
establishments to meet requirements
Provision of instructional and administrative staff
Specification and supply of all associated furniture
and equipment
Specification and supply of text books, instructional equipment such as language laboratories,
audio-visual aids and teaching machines, and
integral part of a total training
associated software.
Student administration
For overseas students whether military or civilian
requiring education in Great Britain, HTS undertakes
the following activities:
Review
HTS
Establishments overseas
To provide the necessary facilities
The placement
of overseas students in British
institutions of further education
The planning and supervision of students' educational careers in the United Kingdom
Arrangement of suitable accommodation
Organisation of vacation courses
Individual instruction
Regular review and analysis of student progress
Counselling of students on educational careers and
on personal problems as appropriate
Monitoring of expenditure on accommodation
changes and educational fees
Maintenance of all student records, test results,
academic progress, movements, etc
Arrangement with British companies for sandwich-course or other training.
accommodation
HTS owns three residential management
Residential
training
within one hour of Central London. The
Each
centres are purpose-built to a high standard.
centre can accommodate up to 28 persons. The centres
may be used either for tailor-made management,
supervisory and other advanced courses, or accommodation can be leased (full board included) to clients
who wish to conduct courses of their own design.
centres,
all
LTD
London SW1, England
Cables: Airtrain
London SW1
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International Aeradio Limited has
air traffic
controllers
who
is
provided for both military and
civil aircraft
and
this
view shows the
fire services at many places in the world,
including Qatar where the complete airport operation is carried
out under contract to the ruler HH Shaikh Ahmad bin Ali al-Thani
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are responsible for the safety of aircraft in
of airspace throughout the world. This includes aerodrome, approach, airway
flight
and radar
control.
In
information centre at this airport
Sophisticated communications systems are planned, installed and
maintained by IAL throughout the world. This aerial system is
in the Caribbean, on one of the world's busiest air traffic lanes
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Technical services
and
to military
civil
aviation
Aeradio Limited operates at over 100
more than 50 countries and has established
International
stations in
international
a truly
reputation
for
the
provision
of
and economical technical services to both
military and civil aviation. IAL offers the following
services, individually or as a complete package, in
connection with the construction, expansion or redevelopment of military aviation bases or civil airports
wherever required:
Planning from inception to completion of an airfield
complex, whether for military, civil or joint use
Systems engineering for military and civil radar and
communications systems, with all necessary links to
efficient
adjacent agencies
Construction of buildings for any purpose connected
with aviation, from an air force operational complex to
an airport terminal
Control organisation, discrete defence force operational centres or civil air traffic control systems
Most of the civil and military radar systems
operated and maintained by IAL personnel
Computers and computer technology for automated
message handling, passenger and load control and
in
the Gulf are
Personnel recruitment
Stores and supply.
military applications as required.
Support services
Advice on equipment
IAL can provide at short notice any or all
following
the
support services, calling as necessary
of
on its worldwide resources and experience:
Installation, operation, and maintenance of all types
of aviation technical equipment
Aircraft maintenance
IAL can advise on equipment requirements covering:
Additionally,
Aircraft
Missiles
Communications
Radio and radar aids.
Technical training
Consultancy
Air traffic control
Air
defence control and ground-controlled
inter-
ception
Radio and radar aids to navigation
Ground-to-air and point-to-point communications
Base workshop facilities
Fire, crash and rescue services
Transport
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Whirlwind helicopter undergoing overhaul
workshop
training
in
IAL has consortium arrangements with other specialists
design and construction whereby a complete consultancy service can be offered in connection with any
in
the
services,
Far
East.
as well
Inspection,
as spare
parts
at
an IAL military
overhaul,
repair
and
and supply services
are available
military or civil aviation project
anywhere
in
the world.
of this type has been carried out in Abu Dhabi,
Baghdad, Bahrain, Bathurst, Benghazi, Doha, Dubai,
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Jeddah, Jordan, Nairobi, Singapore, and
Tripoli.
The IAL Schools in radio and air traffic control are well known
throughout the world. Over 600 students of 40 different nationalities have undergone courses at the IAL School, Southall,
Middlesex
INTERNATIONAL AERADIO LIMITED
Aeradio House, Hayes Road, Southall, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01-574 2411
Cables: Intaerio Southall
Telex:
24114
711
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Millbank Technical Services undertakes
the design and construction of workshops
MTS undertakes the maintenance of all
types of equipment, as well as the training
of local personnel for maintenance and
other duties
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Technical support services
for military
and
civil
authorities
is an associate company
as official agents, have for
well over 130 years provided a wide range of services
to governments all over the world.
The company offers professional advice on naval
and military projects and can enter into contracts to
provide a whole range of services including repair,
maintenance and training to ensure maximum efficiency
and reliability. Training is carried out with the intention
of providing the earliest possible hand-over to local
personnel.
The company, as part of the Crown Agents' organisalinks with the
British Ministry of
tion, has close
Defence, and is therefore in a good position to provide
all or any of the services set out below and in suitable
cases can provide credit or extended payment facilities.
Millbank Technical Services
of the
Crown Agents who,
Naval and military consultancy services
The company provides naval and military consultancy,
The
including surveys by professional specialists.
evaluation of requirements and the preparation of plans
for the development of support projects, particularly
in relation to maintenance, repair, training and field
support services.
The evaluation of equipments
Naval and military support
is
also carried out.
programmes
MTS
undertakes the implementation and management
of support programmes and the establishment of
essential services, including the provision of operational and technical personnel, the maintenance of
vehicles and other equipment and the establishment of
field support services.
Design and construction of bases
The planning, design and construction
of all types of
bases including harbours, port installations,
workshops, radio stations, administration buildings and
schools are carried out. The supervision of constructmilitary
ion and the selection, evaluation and
equipment can also be undertaken.
installation of
Supplies and stores
The scaling of requirements,
the evaluation and
purchase of equipment, progressing of orders, inspection and shipment of materials and equipment is
undertaken. The establishment of stores organisations
and the management of stores and supply services,
complete with spares support programmes, can be
provided.
Language and technical training
The establishment
of defence training overseas, including the provision of instructors and staff, the preparation of syllabuses, the design and installation of
training aids, the use of language laboratories, the
establishment and management of technical training
facilities can all be handled by MTS. The provision of
training facilities in the United Kingdom, the selection
of technical courses, and the supervision of students
from other countries are also among the services
offered.
Financial services
In suitable cases, extended terms are available through
MTS in respect of construction, equipment and
services.
Millbank Technical Services undertakes
the design, building and equipping of
complete radio stations ready for immediate operation
MILLBANK TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED
Luke House, 4 Abbey Orchard
Telephone: 01 -222
1 1
45
Street,
Cables: Milltech
London SW1, England
London SW1
Telex: 91 5623
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extent of the involvement of all British
Army technical and operational branches
in the after-sales service rendered to users
in
of
government-to-government purchases
armoured fighting vehicles
instruction.
training aid is for gunnery
Tank gunners are trained in a
completely
realistic
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situation
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After-sales service
and engineer equipment
for British military vehicles
The purchase of military equipment is only the first
unless the
step towards an effective fighting force
equipment is efficiently operated and maintained, it
cannot be effective. The British Government, through
the Ministry of Defence, therefore offers a compre-
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and engineer equipment purchased on a government-
to-government basis.
Continuing expert advice and support is available
before, during and after delivery. The following summary highlights only the main services rendered:
Following discussions in the UK or in the user's
country, recommendations are made on adapting
existing equipment to local conditions and specialised needs.
2) Technical literature is provided for the operation,
maintenance and repair of equipment.
3) Special tools and equipment for base or field workshops can be supplied.
4) The type and quantity of spare parts and assemblies
required for a given number of vehicles or equip1)
ments under given conditions of usage can be
based on practical experience in
British service.
Similarly, advice on maintenance
schedules, services and facilities (including workshop equipment) can be given.
5) Training of crews, operators and maintenance
established,
technicians can be undertaken at British training
centres in the UK or abroad, or advice on the
establishment of training centres can be given.
6) An information service is available to provide users
with details of any modification of equipment being
carried out by the British armed forces to improve
performance, reliability or safety in service.
7) If required, faults occurring in service can be
investigated on the spot by British military experts
and recommendations for repair and prevention
8)
can be made.
efficient spare parts supply for armoured fighting
vehicles is maintained to ensure the uninterrupted
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equipment at all times.
The flow diagram on the opposite page shows
clearly the complete
involvement of Ministry of
Defence research, production and spares provisioning
organisations backed by British Army expertise in
availability of
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armoured fighting vehicle spares maintained at
ample to meet any foreseeable demands from users
small
part of
different items of
levels
Trained instructors and specialist technicians of all
grades can give advice on training courses. Byarrangement, user's key personnel can also be trained at
British establishments alongside British Army trainees.
Spare parts service
The full experience of the British Army of operating
equipment in all parts of the world, and the spare
parts and service organisation required to maintain it in a
state of instant readiness, is available to users.
In addition, spare parts can be purchased
through
Ministry of Defence channels, whose Sales Spares
Depot provisions adequate stocks at all times to meet
Parts required
foreseeable demands from all users.
from
carry
modifications
introduced
time to time
to
out
are available at the same time as they are supplied to
British
Army
units.
all
providing a continuous after-sales service to users of
British equipment purchased on a government-togovernment basis. (In some cases the service can also
be provided where equipment is purchased direct from
manufacturers.)
Training service
One of the biggest advantages of sharing in the experience of the British Army through government-togovernment purchasing is that users have full access to
the training methods and equipment worked out for
the British armed forces.
This includes syllabuses,
audio-visual aids and training aids such as mock-ups,
sectioned assemblies, ghosted hulls and skeleton
layouts of electrical, hydraulic and other circuits.
Information service
Frequent bulletins inform users not only of modifications to equipment carried out, but also provide information on performance under various conditions, advice
on maintenance and repair, details of malpractices to be
guarded against, warning of operational hazards in
different environments and other vital data.
This type of information is derived from practical
experience under active service conditions in all parts
of the world, in all types of climate.
In addition, expert advice is available at all times to
meet specific technical or operational requirements
and problems.
Full details of these and other supplementary services
are contained in a brochure called 'Guide to after-sales
service for British military vehicles and engineer
This brochure, as well as any further
equipment'.
information, is available from the British Ministry of
Defence, at the address given below.
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Director of Sales (Army)
St Christopher House,
Southwark
Street,
London SE1, England
Telephone: 01-928 7999
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These manuals are in use with armed
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forces in many parts of the world.
The Planetron system of information presentation is
based on the maximum use of clearly presented
illustrations, with the minimum of explanatory text.
The text may be in English, in any language required,
or in both.
Every manual is closely tailored to suit the specific
purpose for which it is required and is prepared by
Planetron staff who are experts in the subject covered
as well as in the presentation of technical information
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Support documentation
Operating, maintenance and training manuals
The
complexity
increasing
demands
that
modern
of
when such equipment
is
equipment
supplied to the
the information
should be accompanied by all
required for its operation and maintenance.
Such information should be presented in a clear and
concise manner, in the language and in the form best
suited to the man who is required to absorb the
user,
it
information.
This is of
particular
equipment
operators must be
for
military
Information processing
importance
which
in
case
of
number
of
the
large
a
trained.
Manufacturers are rarely able to offer effective training
manuals, because while they undoubtedly know all
about their own equipment, they cannot be expected
to be expert in modern training methods.
Moreover, manufacturers rarely have competent
translators for the many different languages in which
an operating or training manual may be required.
is
a
highly skilled
job
best
left
is
arranged
in
logical, identi-
minimum
of supporting text.
Presentation
The information is presented with illustration and
on the same page. Pages are bound at the top, so
text
that
the simplified English text, reading from left to right,
can be more easily matched by the translated version
in a language using a different convention.
Application
The material
The solution
Planetron has formed a division to
between
information
sequences according to function or practical use.
The sequences are developed in a form whereby
the information is primarily conveyed by illustration,
fiable
to the
experts.
manufacturer
and
fill
this information
Staffed by
engineers, writers and experts in the presentation of
information, and with a wide circle of translators, the
company specialises in the production of technical
publications for industry and the armed forces, on an
gap
All relevant
with a
The problem
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processing, all selected information is validated by
confirmation with the manufacturer. The whole of the
material to be utilised will, by the use of the Planetron
techniques, adequately fulfil the primary task, that is
the presentation of easily assimilated information to
the complete satisfaction of the user.
user.
international scale.
The method adopted by Planetron is to break away
from the conventional primary reliance on English
text, by employing a technique whereby all essential
information is interpreted and conveyed by the skilful
use of illustrations. The small amount of supporting
text that still has to be used is of the simplest possible
nature, and the translated version, which is quite easily
and cheaply obtained, is incorporated with the rest of
the materials during production.
is designed to be equally suitable for
formal classroom instruction, or for workshop or
'on the job' training.
The format and information content of each manual
are such that after use in training it can continue to be
used by personnel as reference material for the
operation and maintenance of their equipment and
systems.
If a technical support service by British personnel
is initially provided, the use of Planetron material will
greatly assist progress towards the ultimate taking
over of responsibility for the project by the local
authority's personnel.
These techniques are completely universal in their
application with regard to subject matter and languages.
Special attention has been devoted to the needs of
military personnel.
In this specific area they are at
present being extensively and successfully used.
Cost estimates
Information gathering
The information required
for
any specified purpose
is obtained from detailed engineering studies of the
equipment supported by information collected from
the manufacturer's
own
technical records.
Prior to
Planetron can formulate proposals with cost estimates
provision of material on the above lines in
support of equipment or systems in any field of
engineering. Estimates can be on a fixed or budget
price basis, as required.
for the
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Procurement, acceptance
tests,
provisioning, maintenance and
ing are available for
all
spare parts
crew
train-
types of vehicles
Technical and tactical training can be
provided for operational crews and base
personnel, using the latest training aids
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Technical support
for
defence forces
Defence departments throughout the world will be only too well aware that as defence equipment develops in
it also becomes more complex, and that this fact could place a considerable strain on the technical
resources
of defence forces, particularly those which are relatively small and have to develop rapidly
other
and
a capability in the latest defence techniques.
Without specialist assistance a defence force might find it impossible to master comparatively new equipment
such as high-performance armoured vehicles, radio-radar and electrical equipment. At the very least, re-equipment in these fields calls for an intensive training programme.
This is necessarily a restricted and highly specialised activity and because of the discreet nature of this class of
operation, it may not be commonly known that assistance is available through the medium of our organisation
which has, over a period of many years, specialised in this type of work.
Backed by our main organisation in Jersey, Channel Islands, we are in a unique position to offer a complete
and comprehensive technical support service for British armoured vehicles and other military installations including
radar and communications systems.
efficiency,
Design and layout of base workshops
Introduction of overhaul systems and
associated documentation
Technical Support and Services Limited maintains its
own design organisation with the capability of designing base overhaul workshops built to suit a defence
department's vehicle overhaul requirements. Designs
can include dimensionally positioning overhaul plant,
equipment, tools, services, etc., applicable to the
vehicles and to the level of repair required.
We
also provide advice for the introduction of overhaul
systems and associated documentation for
routing the vehicles or equipment being overhauled
through their various stages on dismantling, inspection,
reclamation, rebuild and testing.
By this means the
entire history, including modification standard of the
overhauled equipment, is placed on record for future
utilisation.
Advice and supply on workshop and special
equipment
Spares provisioning
We
After some years' experience in this field, we have
perfected continuous spares provisioning techniques.
Our supply centre can advise on stock holdings, user
scalings and the appropriate demand systems.
This
service can include the co-ordination of all the demands
of the many manufacturers and suppliers normally
involved, undertaking actual purchases, and supervising
packing and delivery by the most suitable system for
economy, having regard to the urgency of individual
requirements.
provide a special advisory service by which, at the
invitation of an overseas government, we send a
specialist team to evaluate and discuss a technical
support project and submit complete and detailed
proposals for consideration by the government concerned.
Our organisation is offered as a complete
military function, with full regard to service procedure.
Following equipment selection by the defence
department, we can, if necessary, act as technical
agents and advise on modifications which might be
required to standard equipment, providing acceptance
and delivery facilities on behalf of the government.
The range of equipment covered meets all the various
needs of defence forces, including vehicles, communications, and armament, all with necessary support
ground equipment, test equipment and spare parts.
Training personnel
Comprehensive training programmes for technical staff
in the operation and maintenance of equipment can
be provided
at
our technical training centre
in
Jersey.
Crew
training on vehicles
can also undertake the complete operation and
tactical training of drivers and crew members in their
We
own
country.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SERVICES LTD
Route De La Haule, St Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands
Telephone: Jersey Central 25301
Cables: Avio Jersey
Telex:
41161
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CONTRACTOR
FEASIBILITY
STUDY
EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURERS
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This diagram shows the various main
stages and operations in the conception,
design, construction and acceptance of a
ship and the role played in all this work
Stage 1 covers the basic
by Y-ARD.
design, stage 2 the detailed design work,
stage 3 is the detailed costing to the point
awarding contracts, and stage 4
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DISCUSSION
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DESIGN
offers
work
its
or for
the entire project.
This project flow chart is typical, but it
can be amended as required to meet
special circumstances.
As can be seen below, operational
advice and assistance are also available
after commissioning of a ship, for as long
as may be required.
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Strategic and economic studies
studies start with an analysis of possible
maritime threats and of the national resources available
to meet them. The complete analysis leads to detailed
costed programmes for the acquisition of equipment,
and the recruitment and training of personnel.
Strategic
Similar
projects in the non-military field include
surveys and predictions of markets for ships and
equipment, the optimisation of ship types for particular
trades, and recommendations for improving cargo
handling
at ports.
Operational advice and assistance
Project planning and
management
This includes the overall control of a number of complex
development projects, including the work of many
Computer-based techniques, such
sub-contractors.
are used where appropriate.
analysis,
as network
Y-ARD is prepared to act either as prime contractor
with overall responsibility for the project, or as consultant acting on the purchaser's behalf.
Maintenance and base
facilities
Studies are carried out on the bases equipment and
organisations required to meet forecast operational
and maintenance needs.
Refit planning and configuration control
The maintenance of complex modern warships absorbs
an increasing proportion of their life. The problem of
reducing the cost and time tor maintenance while
increasing its effectiveness is tackled by:
Precise identification of all equipment fitted
Planning the maintenance in detail
Minor modifications to ship design where these
can have a large effect on maintenance time
Increased productivity by using specialised teams
and equipment in dockyards.
Technical and operating handbooks
Personnel having practical operational experience are
Detailed studies are made of training requirements,
including syllabi, timetables, and lists of training
employed in writing operating handbooks for the
Royal Navy and commercial organisations. The work
includes systems descriptions, normal and emergency
operating instructions. These handbooks are used at
sea, for industrial plant operations and in training
equipment required.
establishments.
Training
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Naval consultancy
Design, strategic and marine services
Y-ARD
Limited
tions in
many
is a marine consultancy, created in 1 946. It has since carried out numerous projects and investigadifferent fields not only for the Royal Navy, but also for Commonwealth,
and other navies,
the shipping and fishing industry and general industry, including the overall administration of large development
projects involving the work of many different sub-contractors.
The internal organisation of Y-ARD is flexible and, by developing only those resources appropriate to the task,
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can control both large and complex projects and simple contracts at minimum cost to the client. The most upmanagement techniques are used. The possession of a large experienced design staff, backed by modern
equipment (including an ICL 1903 digital computer and an AEL 680 analogue/hybrid computer), ensures that
the consultancy service provided is sensible and practical.
to-date
Ship designs
Ship design studies include designs for
all
types of
naval vessels as well as for fleet auxiliaries, merchant
ships, survey and research ships and fishing vessels of
all types.
The services offered include optimisation of ship type,
detailed design and specification, analysis of tenders,
approval of builders' drawings, inspection during building,
and conduct
of
trials.
Machinery design
Y-ARD
has carried out machinery studies on
all
types
of vessels ranging from submarines to aircraft carriers
and for all types of machinery, including steam turbine,
diesel, gas turbine, turbo-electric, nuclear and com-
bined plants. The organisation has been particularly
involved with ships of the frigate and destroyer type
and the machinery installation design of most of the
post-war Royal Naval ships of those types has been
carried out by Y-ARD under the direction of the
Ministry of Defence (Navy). These include the Whitby
U
i=J3P
Blackwood Class frigate
County
Class
destroyer (COSAG),
(steam
General Purpose frigate (COSAG), Type 82 destroyer
(COSAG), Improved Leander Class frigate (steam
turbine), and Type 42 destroyer (COGOG), for which
complete specifications and guidance drawings were
prepared. The technical documentation, including
guidance drawings, were prepared for the conversion
Class frigate (steam turbine),
turbine),
of
HMS
Exmouth
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DEVONSHIRE CLASS DESTROYER
TYPE 42 DESTROYER
7_
to all-gas turbine propulsion.
LEANDER CLASS FRIGATE
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BLACKWOOD CLASS FRIGATE
EXMOUTH CONVERSION FRIGATE
TRIBAL CLASS FRIGATE
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FAST FLEET REPLENISHMENT SHIP
FEARLESS CLASS ASSAULT SHIP
Y-ARD has also carried out machinery studies or
the preparation of machinery specifications and guidance drawings or other major work on:
Landing
craft
Minesweepers
Logistic support ship
Assault ship
Fleet replenishment ship
Depot ship
Nuclear tanker
Nuclear icebreaker
Nuclear warships
Frigates and destroyers
Escort cruiser
Aircraft carrier
addition, work has been carried out on such
detail projects as steam catapults and accumulators,
total energy installations, gas turbine modules, pressure combustion boilers, machinery surveys, shore
In
boiler test facility, machinery test house, transmission
system shore facility, machinery shore trials, shock and
noise machinery mountings, machinery controls, ship
and machinery dynamics, machinery handbooks, tender
assessments, and ship maintenance and refit.
In recent years there has been a major expansion in
the size and scope of the organisation. Consultancy on
an international scale is now offered on complete
naval ship designs covering naval architecture, marine
engineering, electrical and communication engineering
and weapons engineering. The consultancy includes all
or part of preliminary feasibility studies, deep feasibility studies, specifications and guidance drawings,
and continuation services.
Y-ARD LIMITED
PO Box
4000, 1395 South
Telephone: 041-959 1251
Street,
Glasgow W4, Scotland
Cables: Yard
Glasgow
Telex:
77380
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strial
power plants
is offered which can assess clients' requireconsumption of all forms, and design
energy
ments
integrated
power plants to provide this
and produce
energy as and when required with maximum economy.
Y-ARD's 20 years' experience of the design of
power plants for ships is directly relevant to the problem
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vice
for
of integrating the varied energy requirements of a
factory, a hospital, or any other industrial undertaking.
Y-ARD can act as consultants either for recommending the most efficient way of using existing
plant, for extending the existing plant to meet future
demands or for designing and installing a new plant.
Model making
Models, mockups and simulation, either on a full or
reduced scale, are some of the most powerful tools
available to assist people to comprehend complex
problems, and are widely used in Y-ARD studies.
are often particularly valuable for the communication of technical ideas to non-technical people, who
They
may be
Y-ARD
unfamiliar
has
mockups can
its
with
the
own model
details
makers,
a
problem.
and
full-scale
of
be built if required in the large
machinery test shop. Models can be made either in
rough form as working tools or to full demonstration
also
standard.
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15
,-n
\
Scale models of gas turbine modules
Merchant shipping group
The following is an indication of some of the projects
which have been carried out by the Y-ARD Merchant
Shipping Group.
(1)
A
comprehensive study
into
nuclear-powered
ore carriers and nuclear-powered container
ships
(2)
The design
(3)
Cargo-carrying container ship, pyrites carrier,
bulk cargo carrier, container ships, advanced
cargo liners, passenger/vehicle ferries, coastal
cargo vessels, sludge vessels and dredgers
of a nuclear-powered icebreaker,
safety arrangements and the shore support
required for the building, fitting out and
operating of this ship
(4)
Marine biological research ships, seismographic
research ships, and fisheries research vessels.
Y-ARD has carried out economic studies related to
ship operational cost data, modernisation and automation of ship repair yards, ship building cost estimates, market survey of shipping built world-wide, survey to predict future shipping trends and prediction on
the demand for future types of ships, market surveys
of marine equipment, and economic study of factory
trawler ships.
Y-ARD has undertaken studies relating to the
fishing industry, including the examination of fishing
gear equipment, evaluation of fish-finding methods
and the handling and processing of catches which
have included methods of chilling and freezing.
MV
7?2
Maihar, Cunard-Brocklebank Line
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Naval consultancy
Technical services
Weapon and
electric systems
Y-ARD offers a complete weapons and communications
system engineering service. The service embraces the
selection, installation design, and post-design of all
surfaceandoversurface weapons, fire-control radars and
computers, surveillance and attack sonars with their
associated weapons, surveillance radars, navigational
aids,
(1)
The
integration of the systems to meet a
analysis
threat
by statistical
methods and the assessment of the hitting
and killing probability of the systems
The comparison of competing weapon
defined
(2)
communications, action information systems and
warfare equipment.
(3)
electronic
Special features of the service include:
systems
Periodic maintenance, testing and tuning
of weapon and communications systems
on a world-wide basis.
Naval architecture
A
complete naval architecture service is provided,
including survey of ships, inclining experiments, the
estimation of static, dynamic and damaged stability,
performance estimates, investigation of hull vibrations,
Controls and simulation
Y-ARD has wide experience in the
design of automatic
systems for equipment of all sorts, and a
comprehensive knowledge of the equipment available
both in the UK and elsewhere. Since Y-ARD is not
tied to any particular manufacturer it can offer to
clients an optimum overall system design using the
best equipment available.
The common factor to all work on control systems is
the need to understand the basic mathematical
control
relationships.
One of the
most
effective
methods
the design of
represents the
International
Y-ARD
systems, etc.
Trawler Federation on the
Consultative
Organisation's
stabilisation
British
Maritime
panel on the stability of trawlers.
simulation, and Y-ARD's
EAL 680 computer has greatly
recent purchase of an
increased the complexity
of systems which can be simulated. Complete systems
can now be simulated, with actual control equipment
attached to prove the effectiveness of the system before
it is installed on the plant.
Simulation is also a valuable technique on its own
account, particularly for the investigation of problems
which are too difficult, too dangerous or too expensive
to solve by other means.
is
of achieving this
Actual controls equipment for a ship is
connected to a hybrid computer for
testing to determine the correct controls
settings.
Acoustic studies
Y-ARD's experience
of the isolation of noise and
vibration from ship's structure and the protection of
estimates of vibration of shafting systems, structural
equipment from underwater shock includes the devel-
fatigue
opment
of novel types of vibration-isolating mountings,
shaft couplings, pipe couplings, and shock-absorption
Design services offered
devices of high capacity.
include the design of acoustic enclosures, theoretical
Y-ARD LIMITED
PO Box 4000, 1395 South
Telephone: 041-959 1251
Street,
Glasgow W4, Scotland
Cables: Yard
Glasgow
Telex:
77380
stress analysis of components liable to damage by
or shock, and the writing of specifications.
Practical services include the survey and analysis of
and
airborne
and
structure-borne vibration, diagnostic
investigations, and the development of various types of
equipment.
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Technical documentation
for the
armed services
IPL (Gardener) Ltd is a member company of the IPL
group, one of the leading technical documentation
organisations in the United Kingdom.
The group
provides a very wide range of technical information
support services for government departments, defence
authorities, industry and commerce.
The company is a contractor to the British Ministry
of Defence, Ministry of Technology, Department of
Health and Social Security, and to Her Majesty's
Stationery Office (HMSO).
Communication
The problem
Manufacturers invariably do not wish to become directly
involved with the compilation and production of aftersales technical documentation such as operators
handbooks, training manuals, illustrated spare parts
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We
for
can undertake the typing of technical copy suitable
codification, security printing,
and
visual training aids.
reproduction,
litho
where
justified
including
cold
type-setting,
required.
Reproduction
We
also carry out reproduction by offset litho or other
processes, suitable for short medium and long runs,
as required.
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Written material remains an essential element but an
important ancillary activity is the preparation of slides,
filmstrips, mimic diagrams together with programs for
teaching machines and software for computers. The
accelerating development of complex equipments for
use by the armed services brings with it a really
serious problem in training service personnel to use and
service the equipment correctly. Most of the resources
of modern communications techniques are required to
provide a solution.
catalogues,
Typing and typesetting
codification
classifying and coding items of defence
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carried out.
are proficient in the use of various
Identifying,
supply to the
is
'tools of
We
management' (H61
— Glossary
of Terms, etc)
determine
item characteristic attributes
necessary to eliminate duplicate stock holding and to
ensure items of defence supply are allotted the correct
required
to
RP/DP.
Visual-aided technical training
Modern complex equipment requires supporting technical documentation be presented simply but clearly,
and in a form suitable for classroom presentation.
Overhead projectors present the subject in a manner
easily assimilated by the student and offers greater
control over a lesson's progress. Greater visual impact
single or multi-coloured.
is provided by transparencies
can provide single sets or runs of many thousands,
This system is a
plus paper print for student handout
completely universal training aid both in subject
content and (using translation overlays) language.
—
We
The solution
Many manufacturers now
utilise the services of a
specialising
in
technical documentation
support services. Ours is a company staffed by engineers, authors, illustrators, NATO codifiers, with
adequate translation facilities and with a print works
capable of handling security work.
company
Technical authorship
We
can provide technical authorship dealing with
every branch of mechanical and electronic engineering
and with scientific development. Our service includes
the study, planning, writing and supervision of publications giving operating and maintenance information
reports; we can also prepare illustrated parts catalogues.
I.P.L
Vu-Graphics
Technical illustrations
Technical illustrating, comprising all kinds of line
drawing, half-tone and retouching perspective exteriors and cutaway views, exploded
drawings and
simplified or schematic presentation of systems are all
carried out by our illustrators.
Circuit diagrams
and component location diagrams can
be prepared to meet the requirements of issued government and commercial specifications.
Circuit, wiring
IPL (GARDENER) LIMITED
Government Marketing Division
Codex House, Willow Grove, Chislehurst,
Telephone: 01-467 5633
7?4
GROUP
Kent,
BR7 5DA, England
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Jane's yearbooks
four international annual reports
known and respected throughout the world not only by individual experts, but by
professional naval, military and airforce personnel and government departments as well. All relevant information
is presented in concise up-to-date form and the yearbooks are regarded as standard reference works on the
present state of their respective fields by many authorities throughout the world. Entries in all four yearbooks
quote standardised specifications and performance data; dimensions are in British and metric units. Most entries
are illustrated.
Jane's annual reports are
Jane's
All
the World's Aircraft
Regular contents are
all
continued
in
the
1
Jane's
969-70
The contents
edition:
DESCRIPTIVE SECTIONS
three-view drawings, of current production
in
in
many
instances
the aero-space
industries:
Aeroplane section: civil and military, including V/STOL
Drones section: all powered but unmanned aircraft
Gliders and sailplanes section: the products of 22 countries
Space vehicles section: capsules and satellites with their
rocket propulsion systems
Rocket weapons section:
specification
of
all
types for
all
defence purposes
:
aero-engines
all
in
current production
turbine, piston or rocket
New features introduced
DIRECTORY SECTIONS
first
edition for
1
969-70
include:
Weapon systems
section: each system described and
illus-
trated as a whole, with operational procedures.
Detailed specifications and illustrations of elements peculiar to one system,
otherwise elements are cross-referenced to
Elements section: guidance and surveillance elements, and
other electronic equipment, propulsion units, sea-, air-, or land-
borne vehicles, support equipment, each described and illustrated
in sub-sections, and cross-referenced to weapon systems in
which they are selectively used
ANALYSIS SECTIONS
Purpose analysis section:
an extremely detailed series of
indexes, with explanations, that classify the design, tactical and
operational purpose of each element of each type and of each
weapon system, so allowing comparative analysis
with this issue:
Aircraft
accessory and equipment manufacturers
section: address, products and national agents, with individual
product cross-references
Airports section:
of the
DESCRIPTIVE SECTIONS
Complete specifications with photographs, and
Aero-engines section
Weapon Systems
officials,
major runway
details,
maintenance
present
and planned
fleets:
officials
National and supra-national defence forces' equipment:
command structures, quantitative data on
their current equipment and location
catalogues of service
organisations
Airline sections:
branches
and
DESCRIPTIVE SECTIONS
Aircraft radio and radar section: specifications and illustrations, listed under manufacturers
Airport ground equipment: specifications, with photographs,
of all types of ground equipment, manufacturers, addresses and
branches
Jane's Surface Skimmer Systems
Jane's Fighting Ships
Regular contents are continued
in
the
1969-70
The contents
edition:
DESCRIPTIVE SECTIONS
National navy sections:
1
969-70
edition include:
DESCRIPTIVE SECTIONS
the 103 navies are presented in
alphabetical sequence, more than 14 000 ships being set out,
country by country, in order of purpose and size
Each country's section commences with brief administrative
details, a listing of the navy's strength and silhouette drawings
of the principal ships
This is followed by illustrated descriptions and specifications,
category by category, of all the vessels in naval service from major
warships right down to tugs
Naval aircraft: all ship-borne aircraft and helicopter types are
described with data, and illustrated with photos, and land-based
naval reconnaissance aircraft are similarly described
Ship-borne missiles: all types of naval missiles are described
and illustrated, under operational-purpose classifications
ANALYSIS SECTION
Naval strength: comparative tables
powers
New features introduced in
DIRECTORY SECTIONS
of the
for
the
principal
naval
Air-cushion vehicles: over 70 types
or projected by over 40 manufacturers
Full
are
now
in
production
dozen countries.
dimensions, operational descriptions, and performances are
in
a
given
Tracked ACVs:
several countries
the development of
reported
ACV
trains taking place in
is
Air-riding materials-handling:
a commercial by-product of
Detailed specifications of apparatus with
photos and drawings are included under two sections: 'Airassisted pallets, conveyors and applicators', and 'Air-assisted
the
ACV
inventions.
load carriers'
Hydrofoils: both Service and commercial uses for hydrofoils
tonnages are rapidly commanding sizable production
by specialised shipbuilders. There are already 70 types in production in a dozen countries, with over 1000 hydrofoils in regular
service in the USSR.
Data are detailed, and include sea-state
capabilities, and experience of operators
of varying
Power plant: specifications of all types of engines, marine or
aero-industry derived, used in ACVs and hydrofoils
this issue:
Command
structures: Naval staff lists, headquarters, dockyard, and support, and sea staff
Naval who's who an attempt at abbreviated essential particulars
:
of senior naval personnel
SURVEY SECTIONS
Report of ACV development
Report on hydrofoil development
Technical glossary (illustrated)
Design problem papers
JANE'S YEARBOOKS
BPC
Publishing Limited
49 Poland
Street,
London,
Telephone: 01 -437 0686
W1A
Telex:
2LG, England
23451
725
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ocumentation
to
ensure
maximum
utilisation of
Users of defence equipment, particularly those at a
distance from the factories of the manufacturers, need
complete technical information to ensure that the
equipment can be operated and maintained by their
own personnel. This information takes the form of
technical handbooks, drawings, operating and maintenance manuals, installation and commissioning
specifications, spares catalogues, microfilm libraries,
manuals and training aids, wall charts, etc.
Such documentation is produced for the British
armed services and may be available for other countries,
training
but documentation produced specially for the user's
requirements is far more effective. This incorporates
up-dating with technical modifications, so that docu-
equipment
mentation is entirely relevant to the equipment purIt takes into account aspects such as
chased.
local
language, different technical symbols, methods of
deployment, climatic conditions, maintenance facilities
and available test equipment, spares policy, and the
educational level of trainees.
Lonsdale and Bartholomew Technical Ltd has 20
branches in the industrial centres of the UK for ease of
liaison with manufacturers.
It has already produced
documentation and drawings for all types of defence
equipment in use with the armed forces of Britain and
many other countries. Information systems already
in existence have been modified for the methods and
organisation of
new
users.
Typical applications
Operating instructions produced
equipment and organisation
Maintenance instructions
trouble-free operation of
specifically to suit your particular
clearly and precisely presented ensure
equipment
Training manuals and aids enable trainee operators and technicians
to
become
proficient quickly
Spares catalogues and schedules carefully prepared to assist
the rapid procurement and supply of spares. NATO Codification
of Spares and other items are included in these publications
Among the technical services available, either separately or as part of complete documentation schemes, are
the following:
Technical authorship
Technical writing
Technical editing
Illustrations of all types
Design and detailed production drawings
Spares scheduling
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codification
ComponenLspecification and advisory services
Data processing
Printing
LONSDALE & BARTHOLOMEW TECHNICAL LTD
86-88 Edgware Road, London W2, England
Telephone: 01-723 8001
726
Section 38: Advisory and supporting services
Support services
shipbuilding and naval service
in
Various support services are available to overseas countries purchasing or building warships such as the Type 42
destroyer. The need to ensure maximum operational availability and value for money over the whole of a ship's
life has led to an increasingly close liaison between customer and shipbuilder over a widening area of activity.
Technical aid
The needs of overseas countries wishing to establish
their own shipbuilding programmes can be handled by
such as that established
by Vickers in 1965 to guide the construction of three
Leander Class frigates in India. Technical aid agreements typically include advice on shipyard layout
and equipment, provision of ship drawings and documentation, procurement of equipment, planning, and
assistance with setting-to-work.
a technical aid organisation
Operational training
Crew training, carried out by the customer navy, is
increasingly integrated with the ship construction and
setting-to-work programme. This integration can be
undertaken by Vickers
covering areas such as:
The
first
Type 42 destroyer (described elsewhere
in this
of
a
customer,
(in
co-ordination of training proconjunction with the British Ministry
Defence as appropriate)
Colloquial language training
of
An
important feature of technical aid is the provision
of technical and supervisory staff, and training of all
levels of shipyard personnel.
The latter includes onthe-job training and specialist courses in the UK,
followed by training and supervision during construction in the customer's own shipyards.
Technical aid agreements normally cover a wide
range of services. In some cases, however, only one
or two services may be required, such as quality control
or equipment procurement.
All the services may be
made available overseas or within the UK to other
shipbuilders.
Lead yard services, similar to those
provided on the Polaris submarine and Type 42
destroyer programmes, can also be provided in support
of shipbuilding contracts external to Vickers.
behalf
and
Definition
gramme
on
Arrangement for training at British Ministry of
Defence establishments, sub-contractors' works,
and shipbuilders' works
Training during installation and testing
Other specialist services
Other specialist services offered by Vickers include:
Weapons systems consultancy and evaluation
Weapons system tuning and test
Maintenance, operating and training documen-
Catalogue)
tation
and maintenance studies
planning and documentation
Reliability
Refit
built
by Vickers
will
soon be
in
service with the Royal
Navy
VICKERS SHIPBUILDING GROUP
Barrow Shipbuilding Works
PO Box 6, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Barrow-in-Furness 20351
Telex: 6571
Cables: Vicarmsea Barrow-in-Furness
vicKers
727
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design, development
and production of
electrical and
electronic equipment
Erskine Laboratories Ltd
Newby, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England
Special-purpose
mechanical
and electro-mechanical
We produce electronic test gear microwave
components and equipment incorporating electrical
and electronic wiring and assembly, semi-conductor
and other circuitry, and sheet metal work; we also
carry out general machine work, welding, brazing
and processing to customers' requirements.
For the above work the company has approval
under the British Ministry of Technology Inspection
Telephone: Scarborough 2433
Organisation (No. 60077).
Standard commercial products include constantpotential
battery chargers, timing delay units
voltage and frequency-detection units, and surge
indicators.
Cables: Erskinlab Scalby
company has for many years been a Ministry
Defence contractor for varied types of equipments,
including recorders, gunnery controls, handling
gear, sonar devices, time clocks, test gear and
similar items for which drawings and specifications
Telex:
52562
we
This
for large contractors,
of
of the British Ministry of
We
(even
which
have the
Defence
full
co-operation
willing to consider the manufacture
small quantities) of any equipment for
drawings are available.
are
in
are available.
equipment
In manufacturing srmilar units for recognised
foreign governments and on a sub-contract basis
Samuel Lee-Bapty Ltd
Cow
Telephone: Garston 73055
Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Rocket motor systems,
solid cast double base
propellants
Solid propellant rocket motors using cast double
base propellants are designed, developed and
Related
produced to customers' requirements
SRS is
research and development is carried out
fully equipped to carry out firing, environmental
and mechanical tests on rocket motors from 5
in diameter.
to 930
Rocket devices, such as igniters and thrust vector
control systems, are also the subject of research and
development Successful systems are in use in UK
Rocket cases are designed and
guided missiles
developed using metal, glass-reinforced plastics
and carbon fibre-reinforced plastics.
mm
mm
Summerfield Research Station
Imperial Metal Industries Ltd
728
Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England
Telephone: Kidderminster 4061
Telex:
33527
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Other
products
and
services
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Automated fljw-detection
plant installed
Wellworthy Limited for the programming
of pistons through one of the Ardrox 970
at
processes
Ardrox Speedspray electrostatic equipment
application of fluorescent penetrants and dry powder developers to large
aero engine components
for the
Ardrox foam cleaning equipment, utilising
6025. AF for aircraft surface cleaning
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Chemicals and equipment
for surface treatment, cleaning
and flaw detection
Ardrox Limited has manufactured specialised cleaning and flaw-detection materials and equipment for all
branches of the British Ministry of Defence for many years, including proprietary products and compounds made
to Government specifications. All are available in most countries through a network of associated companies,
manufacturing licensees and agents. The services of our technical department are available to advise on the
suitability of any particular process wherever special problems are likely to be encountered.
The products described below represent some of the range available, together with the relevant specifications
and NATO or British Government Stores reference numbers.
Rust, scale, oxide and corrosion removers
Preparations for the removal of rust, scale, oxide and other
corrosion products are available for the dip-cleaning of all kinds
of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Ardrox 11 A:
acid de-ruster used by Royal
Stores Ref No 435389
Navy armament depots
for de-
rusting torpedoes
Ardrox 185: approved to DTD/900/4559. Alkaline de-ruster used by Royal
Navy aircraft repair yards and approved by aero engine manufacturers for the
overhaul of gas turbine engines. Stores Ref No 0473-473005
Degreasing, decarbonising and
Ardrox 1074: approved to DTD/900/4934. Acid etchant used by the Royal
Air Force and Royal Navy Air Stations as pre-treatment for aluminium-skinned
aircraft prior to painting.
Stores Ref No 0473-6850-99-220-1932 (RN);
33C/2204099 (RAF)
Ardrox 1854: liquid concentrate
alkaline de-ruster
used extensively
British
in
Government dockyards for a variety of de-rusting, de-painting and degreasing
tasks. Stores Ref. No 0473-220-1713
Ardrox 160: acid-based corrosion remover and brightener for copper-based
alloys. Used extensively by British Government dockyards for cleaning pipework
systems where a high standard of cleanliness is required. Stores Ref No
0474-220-1162.
immersion-type paint removers
A
special range of solvents has been developed for the removal by
dipping of all types of paint, grease, carbon and similar coatings
and deposits from external and internal surfaces.
Ardrox 607: approved to DTD.445A. Concentrated general-purpose solvent
emulsifier used in British Government dockyards in dilution with kerosene as
light-duty degreasant and by Royal Navy Air Stations for aircraft surface cleaning.
Stores Ref No 0474-474006
Ardrox 610-C: heavy-duty concentrate degreasant used by British Government
dockyards for IC engine overhaul. Stores Ref No 6850-99-220-2570
Ardrox 667: concentrated immersion-type
British
Government dockyards
for
and carbon remover used by
combustion engine overhaul in
paint
internal
combination with 610-C. Stores Ref No 0473-220-2779
Ardrox 960-T: approved to DEF.1451. Hot-bath immersion-type paint and
carbon remover supplied to British Army units and British Government
dockyards Stores Ref No 0474-6850-99-220-2315
Ardrox 6025. AF: approved to DTD 5507B. Supplied to the Royal Air Force.
Royal Navy Air Stations, and Army Air Corps for aircraft surface cleaning. Used
by British Government dockyards for cleaning of machinery and electrical
equipment. Stores Ref Nos 5 gal
0474-220-4399; 40 gal 0474-220-4400
—
—
Application-type paint removers
A
special range of application-type solvents to strip paint
surface coatings of
all
and
types from structurestoo largeto be dipped.
Ardrox 204: approved to DEF.1280B. Paint remover for epoxy-based paint
schemes used by the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy Air Stations. Stores Ref
No 5 gal— 33B-9429-260; 10 gal— 33B-220-1083
Ardrox 217: approved
to
DEF.1279. General-purpose paint remover supplied
Government dockyards and
0473-4148; 5 gal— 0473-7972
to British
British
Army
units. Stores
Ref
No
1
gal
Ardrox 230: approved
to DEF.1443. Special paint remover for use on polyester
resin/glass laminates. Used by Royal Air Force. British Government dockyards
and Royal Navy Air Stations. Stores Ref No 0442-923-1717
Protective and dewatering oils
Ardrox preparations are available for the long-term or short-term
protection of various types of equipment against corrosion
attack by atmospheric moisture and seawater.
Ardrox 31 conforms to DEF 2331 (PXI undyed). A lanolin-based protective
:
fluid for
is
use on
all
unpainted metal components where long-term indoor storage
Ardrox 3961: conforms
to PX24.
Approval
DEFSTAN
68-10/1.
Moistuie-
displacing fluid and temporary protective for electrical equipment, the compressor stages of gas turbine engines and all surfaces requiring thin-film protection against atmospheric and saltwater corrosion.
Used by the Royal Air
Force, Royal Navy Air Stations and British Army units. Stores Ref No 1 gal
34B/1480.
required.
Dye penetrant inspection processes
Ardrox dye-penetrant processes meet the requirements of
DTD. 929 and Ml L- 1-25351 C. A complete range of red, combined
red-and-fluorescent, and fluorescent types are available, including
All
water rinsable and post-emulsifiable types.
Ardrox 996 process:
—
red
—
—
sensitivity.
dye system
also available
aerosols.
Stores Ref No 996- P Aerosols
4X-2420; 9PR551 Aerosols
4X-2421; 9D6 Aerosols— 4X-2422; Aerosol kit complete 4X-2419
high-sensitivity
Ardrox 9VF1 process: combined high-sensitivity red and low-sensitivity
fluorescent system
specially developed for use on submarines and in other
confined spaces. Also available in aerosols.
Ardrox 970 group: includes various types of water-rinsable fluorescent
penetrant systems, each having different responses to rinsing and levels of
in
—
Flaw detection equipment
Automated penetrant inspection
Ardrox 985 group:
includes various types of post-emulsified fluorescent
penetrant systems each having different levels of sensitivity.
continuous welds. Chosen by the British Ministry
Defence (Navy) for use in dockyards and ships.
of long runs of
plant: for the accurate
processing of small components such as turbine and compressor
blades from gas turbine engines. Plants have been supplied to
Royal Navy aircraft repair yards, aero-engine manufacturers,
airline operators and component manufacturers in the motor
industry.
Amlec crack detector:
eddy-current crack detector developed
by the Admiralty Materials Laboratory for the high-speed checking
of
Magnetic particle inspection fluids
A complete
range of black, red and fluorescent magnetic particle
is
available.
All Ardrox magnetic particle
fluids
conform to the requirements of British
Standard 4069. Stores Ref No Ardrox 800/2
4A/2440.
inspection
inspection
fluids
—
4RDR0K
ARDROX
LIMITED
Commerce Road,
SURFACE
TREATMENT
CHEMICALS
Brentford, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01 -560 5444
Cables: Ardrox Brentford Telex
Telex:
23609
731
Section 39: Other products and services
MOULDED BOLT-RINGS
tfv^
A-Type (7901
series)
A-Type (8018
series)
ZLJ
A-Type (double-flanged)
A-Type (no-bolt)
Installing a Hycatrol flexible tank
SUPPORT METHOD
MOULDED RUBBER CONNECTORS
Sprmg-colleted stud (half-section)
71 65 series
— Hycaflex
1
material
is
7041
used
hover-
for
craft skirts
— Emergency
2
flotation
gear
to
fitted
helicopters
— 18
3
(4 gal)
litre
water or
— Board
4
approved 4
workboat
— Automatic
fitted in
6
—
self-sealing
m
fuel
(13
ft)
3
coupling
the Sioux helicopter
Effluent coupling for standard
(4 in) aircraft connection
73:
for drinking
of Trade
inflatable
5
Jernbags
fuel
100
mm
series
metal dishing
in
Section 39: Other products and services
Flexible assemblies
for liquid storage
and
flotation
laminated material specially designed
laid down in the American
Hycatrol tanks
is
Hycalam,
The
to
meet the requirements
and shock-resistance of Hycatrol
flexibility
fuel
li
This material
(Civil).
Ministry of Technology and the Air Registration Board.
It has a very high tensile strength/weight ratio, high
resistance to puncture and tear, excellent fuel-resistant
properties and low permeability to all grades of
is fully
petroleum
fuel.
Hycalam
f e.
is
available in single, two-ply or three-ply
laminates.
has excellent ozone-resistant properties
and is now used for the fuel tanks in air cushion
vehicles where high resistance to fatigue, shock and
Self-sealing coverings
corrosion is required.
Many land vehicles are fitted with Hycatrol tanks and
boat designers are also fitting this type of tank into
power boats because of its ability to meet the severe
conditions encountered at sea.
Leading makes of Grand Prix and other racing cars
have, for many seasons, been using Hycatrol fuel tanks
owing to their high crash resistance and because they
help to eliminate metal fatigue.
Hycatrol and Hycalam tanks in military aircraft can be
covered with a self-sealing material which minimises
fuel leakage in the event of penetration by small shell
fragmentsand by ball ammunition upto 1 2-8mm (0-5in)
calibre.
Two grades are available, FPT/442/LS, a lightweight
covering giving protection from penetration up to
7-7mm (0-303in) and FPT/446/LS, a slightly heavier
grade to prevent leakage after penetration of up to
12-8mm (0-5in). Both grades of covering are fully
approved by the Ministry of Technology and are
extensively used on aircraft of many different types.
Hycalam tanks
range of flexible tank materials
latest addition to the
and FAA.TSOapproved by the
(Military)
C.80
Hycatrol
The
MIL-T-6396
specifications
tanks have, for many years, provided additional safety
in both military and civil aircraft. These tanks are fully
approved by the Ministry of Technology and are manufactured from a lightweight, high-strength, fuelresistant synthetic rubber, reinforced with nylon fabric.
They can be tailored to fit compartments enabling all
available space to be used and give many years of
dependable
a
Hycaflex inflatables and associated products
factured from a Neoprene/nylon/Neoprene material
only 1
(0040 in) thick but able to withstand a
considerable amount of hard usage. Development of a
4-9 m (16 ft) version is in hand.
Among the smaller Hycaflex products are the 4-gal
(1 8-litre) Jerribags for drinking water or fuel; these are
Hycaflex is a range of strong but lightweight rubber/
fabric/rubber laminated material that is used for the
manufacture of inflatable products. The thickness of
the material, the type of fabric and the grade of rubber
used is dependent on the application of the product.
mm
Hovercraft skirts and skirting materials
Similar material
craft skirts.
All
is
used
for the
British
made from
manufacture of hover-
blue
British
when empty. Fresh-water Jerribags are
colour; the fuel quality ones are green.
Another product is the rubber-bonded effluent
coupling which was designed in conjunction with
BOAC, for use on the standard 100 mm (4 in) dia
effluent connections on aircraft. This ground equipment
coupling is manufactured from stainless steel, reinforced
externally with compression-moulded Neoprene rubber.
workboats
built to
in
aircraft.
operations.
boat
is a 4 m (13 ft) inflatable workBoard of Trade approval, manu-
FPT INDUSTRIES LIMITED
The
Airport, Portsmouth,
Telephone: Portsmouth 62391
Hampshire,
P03
5PE, England
Cables: Fireproof Portsmouth
rolled
Associated with Hycatrol, Hycalam and Hycaflex
products are other smaller but equally important
goods.
The automatic break-away coupling was
specially designed for the fuel system of the Sioux
helicopter as a safety device when the aircraft is on
operational duties. The use of the coupling is not
restricted to the Sioux but can be used in any fluid
systems which are liable to sudden stresses or excessive
axial loads. A variant of this coupling is used as a safety
device in the oxygen supply line for pilots of military
Flotation equipment
Among the most important are the emergency flotation bags fitted to helicopters, especially those employed on air-sea operations.
These lightweight
inflatable bags are operated instantly either manually
or automatically by saline switches.
Helicopters are also fitted with inflatable pontoons
which are fixed to the port and starboard undercarriage as the main landing gear.
These pontoons
can also be fitted on aircraft engaged on over-water
nf latable
and can be
Associated equipment
(10 to 150oz/yd 2 ).
I
light, fully flexible
easy stowage
Hovercraft Corporation craft
and many others are fitted with Hycaflex skirts in
thicknesses ranging from 0-254 to 0-381 mm (0010
to 0-1 50 in) and weights from 0-34 to 5-0 kg/m 3
The Hycaboat FT1 30
The
up for
toxic-free or fuel-resistant materials.
Jerribags are
Je\ex:
86106
m
733
Section 39: Other products and services
Optical elements
and optical equipment
Above: Typical unmounted optical components, including lenses,
prisms, gauges, scales and a laser rod (bottom)
Left: A few of the scales and graticules made to suit special
requirements
Below: Type E pantometer for comparing the contour of precision
components projected on to a screen with a tracing of the
required
contour magnified 10
Optical components of any kind (flats, lenses, prisms
and compound elements) and of any optical material
(glass, natural and fused quartz, synthetic and metal)
can be made by Optical Measuring Tools Limited to an
accuracy of
00002 mm (0 000001 in) and with
angles correct to 1 second of arc.
Highly skilled specialist staff and unique specialpurpose equipment housed in strictly temperaturecontrolled rooms are employed.
A wide range of
optical flats, dimensional and angular gauges are
available as standard. Special types, as well as optical
elements of all types, for sights, telescopes, view-
and similar equipment can be made
The company also offers an advisory and
finders, navigating
to order.
computation service for the design of all types of
optics and optical systems.
Ruby and other crystals can be worked into rods
for solid-state lasers and metal components can be
polished to optical finish.
The company also has a
high-vacuum laboratory for surface-coated mirrors,
anti-reflecting
coatings,
multi-layer films, electrically
conducting coatings, neutral
filters
and
similar work.
OMT also specialises in the manufacture of graticules,
scales,
diffraction
fact
the
gratings
and
moire fringe
pairs.
company has been appointed by
the
National Research Development Corporation as official
In
manufacturer of
master
linear
and
radial
diffraction
gratings for ultra-precision measurement and numerical
control equipment.
is
also approved by the
National Engineering Laboratory to make and supply
dimensional standards and scales as masters to other
manufacturers of measuring tools and equipment.
also makes a
In addition to optical elements,
OMT
OMT
wide
range of toolmakers' microscopes, optical
comparators, precision projectors, measuring machines
and optical dividing heads, rotary indexing tables
(shown opposite) and projection-type pantometers,
one of which is illustrated here. Other standard units
magnirange from a bench pantometer with 30
fication on a 152 mm (6 in) dia screen to a universal
magnification on to a
projector with up to 100
40 in) screen.
1524
101 6 mm (60
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Section 39: Other products and services
Rotary indexing tables
with manual and automatic drive
angular positioning is one of the most
exacting metrological tasks and Optical Measuring
Tools Limited has specialised for many years in the
design and manufacture of precision equipment for
angular location in one plane or two planes simultaneously. With rotary tables up to 1067
(42 in)
diameter, positional accuracy up to 4 0001 degree,
0003 degree and load capacity
repeatability up to
with
optical
or digital readout, with
2
tons,
to
up
manual or power drive, with or without fully automatic
tape control, the range is ideally suited for precision
machining, graduating scales, inspection and test
purposes of all kinds, including the calibration of
Accurate
mm
gunnery scales.
The units are so designed that no part of the body
projects above the surface of the platen, thus enabling
work considerably larger than the platen diameter to
be mounted on the table. The working surface and
base are piano-parallel to within 0005 mm (0 0002 in)
on all models. The dual-purpose models have a second
mounting surface at right angles to the base, thus
enabling these tables to be used
and
both the horizontal
in
position.
vertical
remotely located digital
Presetting drives and
Equipment
leadout units are available as standard.
integration
with
computer-controlled
suitable for
systems can be made to suit special requirements.
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rotary
table
adjustment
in
and
planes
optical
with
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readout
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OPTICAL MEASURING TOOLS LIMITED
Water- Ma -Trout Road, Helston, Cornwall, England
Telephone: Helston 2366
Telex:
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on ID: Other products and services
The Richmond
Electronics
stant current battery charger
self-charging all types
three preset stages
of
Type 6 conis
suitable for
batteries
The Richmond
Electronics Type 2A battery capacity tester,
suitable for batteries of any rated capacity. It discontinues
discharge at any preset voltage level
View of the Type 2A battery capacity tester removed from case,
showing the extremely robust construction and compact design
based on the use of transistorised circuits
'36
in
Section 39: Other products and services
Battery equipment
for charging
and testing storage batteries
force could exist without storage batteries to provide electric power for a wide range of
the
longest possible life and efficient service from batteries of all types, Richmond Electronics
purposes. To ensure
has designed and developed a range of battery chargers and capacity testers which are in many respects unique.
Both the chargers and testers are of the universal kind, being suitable for both lead-acid and alkaline batteries.
All units are fully transistorised and there are different models for fully automatic and manual operation.
Design of the units is standardised to render them suitable for mounting in standard 483
(1 9 inch racks), or
for use as free-standing equipment.
No modern defence
mm
Battery chargers
Many
models are available to suit every
One of the most widely used
is the constant-current battery charger Type 6 shown
on the opposite page. It has a charging rate of up
to 30 A.
The Type 6 charger is favoured where self-charging
Operation is in three steps, each with its
is essential.
presetting
timer.
The first and second step
own
to 6 hours, the third from
to 12
have a range from
hours, so that a wide range of batteries can be catered
for. The input may be 1 1 5 V 60Hz or 230 V 50 Hz, with
to 36 V.
the output variable from
The unit measures 508
381
362 mm (20 x 15
34
kg (75 lb).
x 14| in) and its weight is
Another widely used model is the universal constant-current battery charger Type RE 5A (NATO
ref.
No. 6130-99-222-6573), which was specially
different
possible type of service.
Battery capacity testers
The
battery capacity tester Type 2 is a universal
transistorised unit designed to measure the
capacity of all lead-acid and alkaline batteries ranging
to 50 A.
from
to 36 V with a discharge current from
The tester is suitable for use on batteries of rated
capacities from one hour to ten hours.
Mains input may be 115 V 60 Hz single-phase or
fully
W
230 V 50 Hz single-phase, consumption being 150
max. The overall accuracy is better than 2 percent.
Capacity
in
is
indicated by a four-digit counter directly
percent.
The Type 2
tester
measures 534 x 482 x 432
mm
developed for military applications. Charging current
may be set from 05 A to 20 A and remains constant
throughout the charging period.
Output voltage is
from 3 V to 36 V, from a 1 1 5 V 60 Hz or 230 V 50 Hz
mains supply input.
The circuit employs thyristor current control. Setting
is by means of a knob on the front panel, the charging
current being indicated on a standard 90 mm (3A in)
dial-type ammeter graduated to 25 A. Charging time
is indicated by a four-digit electro-magnetic counter
actuated by a synchronous clock unit; indication is in
units of one-tenth minute.
The unit is available for standard 483 mm (19 in)
rack-mounting or in a free-standing case.
The
dimensions of the case (including carrying handles)
are 508
330
362 mm (20 < 13 x 14^ in).
This charger
demanding
current
and
a
is particularly suitable for applications
high degree of accuracy in charging
ultimate battery performance.
(21
19£ x 17 in) including case and weighs about
32 kg (70 lb).
The Type 3 tester is similar to the Type 2, but to
achieve a considerable reduction in size (65 percent)
and weight (64 percent) some limitation in range
had been accepted.
The Type 2 measures only
508 x 254 x 305
(20 x 10 x 12 in) and
weighs only about 11 i kg (25 lb).
The test voltage range is from
to 30 V, discharge
current from 10 A to 25 A. Mains power consumption
is 1 00
(1 1 5 V 60 Hz or 230 V 50 Hz). The accuracy
of better than 2 percent has, however, been retained,
as has the four-digit counter and the suitability for all
types of battery.
mm
W
Other battery maintenance equipment is also available, as is a wide range of mechanical measuring and test
for use in workshops and in the field; some of these items are described elsewhere in this Catalogue.
equipment
RICHMOND ELECTRONICS (MARKYATE) LTD
Hicks Road, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Telephone: Markyate 761
737
Section 39: Other products and services
Type AB2
up to
set
r.ying
is
a basic unit for
4-5m 3 /h
(
1
sup-
60ft 3 h )
of
water. The equipment,
complete with spares and accessories,
is compact and readily transportable by a
truck or similar vehicle
sterilised
filtered
The Type AB3
set has been developed in
conjunction with the British Ministry of
Defence as a lightweight, air-portable
equipment for military use with a capacity
of up to 4-5m*/h (160ft 3 /h).
Although
similar to the AB2 it is built to a more
exacting specification to allow the equipment to be dropped by parachute. The
equipment, complete with stores and accessories, is contained within a 500kg
(10cwt) two-wheeled trailer available as
an optional extra
J£«
The Type 5B trailer-mounted
unit
is
a
completely self-contained plant capable
of delivering up to 13-5m 3 /h (480ft 3 /h)
of potable water.
It is necessary merely
to connect up the hoses for suction and
delivery to make the equipment ready for
use
738
The Type 6B trailer-mounted unit has been developed specifically to meet the requirements of the British Armed Forces. Also capable of delivering up to 13-5m 3 /h (480ft 3 /h)
of potable water, it is mounted on a larger chassis than the Type 5B. A Stellar filter with
a 75 percent increase in size over that used in Type 5B is utilised, providing longer
filter
cycles with reductions
in
running costs
Section 39: Other products and services
Water
purifiers
transportable and trailer-mounted equipment
One of the most essential supplies for any fighting
force anywhere in the world is drinking water, yet it
constitutes one of the most difficult logistic problems.
The ability to produce potable water on the spot from
sources which would otherwise be unfit for drinking is
a tremendous advantage, especially to highly mobile
self-contained fighting units.
The Stella-Meta range of water purification equip-
ment has been specially designed for this purpose, with
compactness and reliability as outstanding factors.
In
addition to their military role, Stella-Meta water
purifying units are ideal for
re-establishment of
the
emergencies such as
earthquakes, fires and civil disturbances, in the course
of which normal water supplies may be disrupted.
safe supplies of drinking water
in
SPECIFICATIONS
Type AB2 transportable
water purification equipment
Type AB3 air-portable
water purification equipment
Maximum
Maximum
4-5m /h (160ft 3 /h)
SW/7/AV, with filter area of 0-7m
3
rated capacity
Filter Stellar
Steriliser Clorocel
SM/T/30
2
(7-5ft-)
electrolytic sterilising unit
rated capacity
4-5m 3 /h (160ft 3 /h)
SW/7/AV, with
Clorocel SM/T/30
area of 0-7m- (7-5ft 2 )
Filter Stellar
filter
Steriliser
electrolytic sterilising unit
Dimensions
Dimensions
Filter unit
Filter unit 940 -610 -,470mm (37 <24 x18|in)
Steriliser/Filtraider unit 965
560 660mm (38
x26in)
Engine/pump/generator
(38x22
-
unit
965
560
610
610mm
24in)
470mm
unit
Steriliser/Filtraider
22
(37
520 -470
18i 26in)
Engine/pump/generator unit 1065
x24 x 18iin)
660mm (20i x
660mm
635
(42<25x26in)
Weights
Filter unit
Weights
Filter unit
940
81 kg (1781b)
64kg (1411b)
Engine/pump/generator unit 146kg (322lb)
Steriliser/Filtraider unit
72kg (1591b)
Steriliser/Filtraider unit
82kg (1811b)
Engine/pump/generator unit 119kg (262lb)
The Type AB2 equipment is supplied complete with
interconnecting hose, spares, accessories and tools
Trailer (supplied as extra)
Type modified GS two-wheeled
trailer
with all-metal
body
empty 370kg (81 6lb)
Total weight, equipment stowed 865kg (19071b)
Overall size of trailer, equipment stowed 2750 '1
1280mm (9ft :4ft 6in :<4ft 2*in)
Trailer weight,
Type 5B trailer-mounted
water purification equipment
Maximum rated capacity 1 3-5m
/h (480ft 3 /h)
with filter area of 2m- (21
The Type AB3 equipment is supplied complete with
interconnecting hose, spares, accessories, tools and
resin-bonded glass fibre storage cases. The equipment
is comprehensively catalogued to the NATO system of
codification
3
SW/20/AV,
-5ft-)
SM/T/60 electrolytic sterilising unit
The complete Type 5B water purification equipment,
including engine and generator, is mounted in a four-
Type 6B trailer-mounted
water purification equipment
wheeled trailer fitted with lockers, storage bins, and
canvas top and side screens. The unit is supplied complete with spares, accessories and tools
Maximum
Filter Stellar
360
Steriliser Clorocel
Dimensions
ready for towing, 4570
(15ft
6ft 4iin
8ft 4in)
Trailer,
1940
2540mm
rated capacity
13-5m 3 /h (480ft
3
/h)
SW/35/AV, with filter area of 3m (32ft 2 )
Steriliser Clorocel SM/T/60 electrolytic sterilising unit
The complete Type 6B water purification equipment,
together with engine and generator, is mounted on a
2
Filter Stellar
2-ton four-wheeled trailer fitted with lockers, storage
It is supplied
bins, and canvas top and side screens.
complete with spares, accessories and tools.
This
equipment has been extensively catalogued to the
NATO system of codification
Dimensions
Trailer,
ready for towing, 7070
(23ft 2 fin
x 7ft
11 in
:9ft
2410
Uin)
2780mm
STELLA-META FILTERS LIMITED
Laverstoke
Mill,
Whitchurch, Hampshire, England
Telephone: Whitchurch (Hants) 2360
Cables: Stellameta Whitchurch Hants
Telex:
85145
739
Section 39: Other products and services
"oday the various branches of the
red forces possess some of
most sophisticated equipment
available to man. To maintain this
equipment at its highest efficiency
and the crew at their desired
mental alertness,
air
conditioning
and environmental control
now
are
considered to be essential.
Temperature Limited has designed,
developed and manufactured
environmental control equipment
for the British
Armed Forces
for
the past 20 years. This equipment
is also used by a number of other
governments, including those of
Sweden, South
India, Pakistan
Africa, Australia,
and
New
Zealand.
Temperature Limited's range of
conditioners and conditioning
plant spans all branches of the
armed
forces.
Crown Copyright
Naval units include the seawater cooled
APW
series of air
conditioners for cabins and
control rooms, and larger special
plant for ammunition lockers,
electronic equipment and
dockyard
installations.
Temperature Limited has developed
and manufactured a range of
vehicle air conditioners and
coolers, easily adaptable for many
applications, especially technical
vehicles, simulators, photo
processing vehicles, radar systems,
and mobile workshops.
This range of air conditioners and
coolers has been extensively used
in the Bloodhound and
Thunderbird defence systems and
in mobile satellite tracking
stations.
Development
above conTemperature Limited has
carried out considerable development work on the environmental
In addition to the
ditioners,
control of tracked vehicles, to
meet the rigorous specifications
demanded for the extremes of
tropical and sub-zero conditions.
Buildings
Temperature Limited plant has
been used in connection with a
number of defence projects:
for the air conditioning of living
accommodation, working and
recreational areas in Saudi Arabia;
the conditioning of an ordnance
factory in Pakistan; and underground tracking stations for the
United States services in the UK.
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Section 39: Other products and services
Environmental control
air
conditioning to Ministry of Defence standards
APW air conditioners for naval
vessels
A
range of units for cabin, store room and control
room use has been designed with sea-water cooled
condensers. These compact units incorporate a
hermetically sealed refrigeration system, filters and
direction grilles. Installation kit and fixing
brackets are provided.
air
SPECIFICATION
MODEL ELECTRICAL COOUNC DUTY
NUMBER SUPPLY
•
CONDENSER
WATER FLOW
AIR
FLOW
DIMENSIONScm
m3/h
ABC
220
375
686 2095 34 3
RATE
btu/T>
APW
20Q220V
7
7000
frigories/ri
1760
lphase50Hz
440V
9000 2260
3phase60Hz
440V
APW 12
12000 3030
3phase60Hz
440V
APW 24
20000 5050
3phase60Hz
APW 9
HOTABT
AIR
TEST CONDITIONS
5cm.
DIRECTIONAL GRILLE
AIR
*
galrron litres,Trin fArnn
1
4 54
1
454
340
580
7112
273 356
1
4 54
380
645
7112
273 356
2
908
520
885
76 2 54 6 45
7
ON TO EVAPORATOR
26 6
CWFID.B
194'C(67"F)WB
CONDENSER WATER INLET TEMPERATURE
23S'C(75-F)
WALL OR BULKHEAD-
Vehicle air conditioning
hermetically sealed refrigeration system. The units
are suitable for use in static applications or in military
vehicles. Special fixing means for vehicle use are
Lightweight air conditioners and liquid coolers are
specially designed for pressurised vehicle and sterile
air filtration systems, using alloy components and a
provided.
SPECIFICATION
SELECTION OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
COOLING DUTY
LIQUID
208 V
220 240V
380/4 40 V
3 phase 400 Hz
1 phase
50 Hz
3 phase 50/60 Hz
49rj(120FIDB 294C185TIWB outside
266*C(80FIDB 19 4C(67-F)WB inside
2268 frigories/h (9000 btu/h)
Heating: if required 2520 kcal/h (10000 btu/ h)
Indoor fan
595m3/h (350ft 3/min)
Test condition
COOLING DUTY
DB
Test condition^'
49 C
Test conditionB'
2268 frigories/h (9 000 btu/h)
35"C(95F)DB outside
2646 frigories/h (10 500 btu/h)
Liquid flow
11
i120'Fi
outside
,
Weight: 59 kg
4
litres/min (2
5
gal/min)
(130 lb)
Multi-purpose air-cooled
The AC52
environment.
and
is
air
conditioner
any
ranging from vehicles to computer
rooms. The unit also has a hermetically sealed
refrigeration system, stainless steel mesh air filters,
suit applications
unit provides control in almost
easily
It can be used with various controls
adapted using standard kits to provide
and fresh
air control.
This packaged unit
heating, dehumidification, filtration, ducting, etc., to
also available for liquid cooling.
is
SPECIFICATION
SELECTION OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
208V
220, 240V
380/4 40 V
COOLING DUTY
49TJn2CrF)DB 294"C(85T)WB outside
29-4"C(85T>DB228 C(73'F1WB inside
2520 frigories/h (10 000 btu/h)
Test condition
3 phase 400 Hz
1 phase
50 Hz
3 phase 50/60 Hz
,
Heating:
if
Indoor fan
LIQUID
heote r, H required /
COOLING DUTY
required 1720 kcal/h (6826 btu/M
680m3/h (400ft3/mm)
Test condition
49'C I120T) D B
2520
frigories/h
-
29 4 C
(10
(85"F)
WB
outside
000 btu/h)
JllO.m
atl.lna holw jflUljj
W.ighl: 120 kg 1364
1b
Liquid flow
I
114 litres/min (2-5 gal/mm)
Temperature Limited undertakes development work for the Ministry of Defence in all fields of environmental
control, and manufactures to MOD specification shipboard air conditioners and coolers, vehicle air conditioning
and multi-fuel heating equipment, pressurised vehicle and sterile air filtration systems, general-purpose
conditioners and coolers to MOD standards, drinking water coolers, as well as central plant and room
conditioners for
A member
all
types of buildings.
of the Norcros Group
TEMPERATURE LIMITED
192-206 York Road, London SW11, England
Telephone: 01-223 0511
Cables: Tetmur London
SW1
Telex:
28228
741
Section 39: Other products and services
Nylon nets and netting
camouflage, cargo movement and restraint
for
Bridport-Gundry Ltd has been
a contractor to British
over 200 years, specialising in the
supply of nets and cordage.
Man-made fibres have
enabled us to design and engineer a range of nets to
meet the needs of this technical age, and to function
efficiently in a variety of defence roles.
Nylon, in the
highest tenacities available, is processed into cords for
surgical sutures, parachute cords and into nets for lifting
and restraining cargo, as well as for camouflaging
vehicles and defence positions.
Governments
for
Materials: all synthetic fibres, but primarily Nylon 66
high tenacity, bright, for maximum strength and energy
absorption and for least weight.
Specifications: own, British Government or British
Standards Institution.
Approvals held: AQD (formerly AID) of British Ministry
of Technology, Ministry of Defence, Admiralty, Air
Registration Board, General Post Office, and British
Standards Institition.
Cargo nets
1 500 kg helicopter cargo net to Drawing JG 562 Issue 9. octagonal, 380 cm (12 ft) dia
Mesh size: 15 cm.
Weight: 10kg. To lift 1500kg. Safety factors: nylon net 6:1. steel hook-up 4:1
Fitted rapid hook-up
mechanism, and abrasive resistant coating on net In service use in all climates for four years
5000 kg net is also available, to Drawing BG N 745, 600 cm (20 ft) dia Weight: 45 kg. General specification
similar to the above.
Restraint nets
Restraint net for palletised cargo to Drawing BG N 71 1. a one-piece net Mesh size: 10 cm. Weight: 34 kg.
To restrain up to 4536 kg (10 000 lb) to 4 g. loose cargo on international pallets size 224 274 cm (88
108 in)
up to 250 cm high, in cargo-carrying and supply-dropping aircraft 36 rapid adjustable tensioning
•
water-proof cover is incorporated under net. In service with the Royal
Similar nets have been in use with international airlines for ten years.
Restraint net Mk 2 JG N 559 and canvas cover JG N 560 Nylon net wrap-around type, size 900
1 33 cm
Mesh size: 6 cm. Weight: 10 kg Canvas cover 230 265 cm. To restrain loads of 3500 kg for freighting and
parachuted supplies dropping
straps
fit
pallet lashing positions; a
Air Force
•
restraint net to Drawing JG N 643 Issue E, rectangular, nylon size 200
265 cm
2 cm Weight: 4 kg. To secure loads of mixed cargo, baggage or spares on aircraft floor or cabin,
or helicopter cabin, restrains 500 kg to 5g
23 snap-hook fittings of 1000 kg ultimate strength each are
fitted at positions to engage floor attachments: two or four nets can be linked together to cover larger areas.
500 kg loose cargo
Mesh
size:
•
1
Camouflage nets
These are made of nylon
developed by us especially for the British Ministry of Defence Some hemp
Plain nets or nets completely garnished to vegetation, sand and snow
colours. Specifications to British Ministry of Defence Nos UK/ISC/S/31 1 5A-3592 inclusive
Sizes: from
4-25 2 1 3 m for personnel to 1 2 3
1 2 3 m for vehicles and aircraft
Mesh sizes: 5. 7 5 or 1 cm. Leafgarnished coverage from 62-100 per cent.
We also make helmet camouflage nets to current specifications and to fit all helmets.
fibre
is
used
for
some
fibre
specifications.
Safety nets
We make safety
10 cm.
to
nets to British Standard Specification 391 3 of nylon cord of 550 kg breaking
any specified dimensions.
Cordage
A wide variety of cordage,
and natural fibres
Lanyards and rifle
Forward
and cabled,
mesh
size
A mixed palletised load being winched
from a helicopter in a typical BridportGundry helicopter cargo net
manufactured from nylon, polyester, polythene, polypropylene
to British Standards Specifications and all UK and many world defence specifications.
pullthro jgh cords are aiso made.
plaited
command
Gundry camouflage
post
is
camouflaged
by
several
Bridport-
nets
Industrial Division
Bridport, Dorset, England
Telephone: Bridport 2244
Supplies
palletised
restraint net,
BRIDPORT-GUNDRY LIMITED
742
load,
Cables: Netting Bridport
Telex:
41132
for
seen here
air-drop
in aircraft
secured
hold
by
Bridport-Gundry
Section 39: Other products and services
Mechanical seals
for
types of rotating shaft equipment
all
Flexibox mechanical seals are designed positively to prevent leakage
from centrifugal and rotary pumps,
Unbalanced seals
V
and mixers, compressors
and vacuum pumps and many other
agitators
types of rotating shaft equipment.
They
used in oil refineries,
works, food factories,
power stations, aeroplanes, motor
cars and by defence forces. Wherare
chemical
ever there is a rotating shaft there is
an application for a Flexibox mechanical seal.
The range
seals
is
of Flexibox mechanical
extremely wide, covering a
great variety of applications. Some
of the more standard types are listed
below.
RM
RA
(metric size)
(inch size)
The basis unbalanced
kgf/cm 2 (1 50
seal for pressures
to 10-5
up
gauge
lbf/in"-)
RR
The
Flexibox balanced seal for
pressures up to 8-4 kgf/cm 2 (1 20 lbf/in 2 )
basic
Double seals
gauge
kwwwww^
^a»p*c
Chemiflex
Flexibox
mechanical
seal
for
highly
corrosive conditions
FF-S
The Flexibox
seal
for
high
operational
speeds or highly viscous products
RR-SM
A
multi-spring seal for very severe duties
RFM
RFA
(metric sizes)
(inch sizes)
Double-seals for use below 10-5 kgf/cm 2
(150 lbf/in 2 ) gauge
RRF and RRFF
Double-seals for use above
(1
50
lbf/in
2
)
1
5 kgf/cm 2
gauge
RRYB
A vapour-phase seal
for light
Operating limits
The operating limits
hydrocarbons
of mechanical
seals are determined largely by the
RRV-ST
A
absence or presence of optional
design features or by the use of
auxiliary equipment. Full details of
seal for dealing with high temperatures
without the use of auxiliary services
the
RM-D
RA-D
(metric size)
(inch size)
operating
limits
of
Flexibox
in the
mechanical seals are given
publications dealing with particular
Dual-rotation seals
seals
FLEXIBOX LIMITED
Nash Road, Trafford
Park, Manchester,
M17
1
SS, England
(i
Telephone: 061 -872
1
477
Telex:
66284
t
flexibox
743
Section 39: Other products and services
Searchlights
for
all
purposes
Above: Some of the many types of searchlights and signalling units m3de by Francis.
Type of mounting and controls can be readily adapted to suit individual requirements
Left:
A
small selection of warning lights, horns and bells
and civil services
made by
Francis for military,
para-military
Francis manufactures a full range of searchlights for all voltages and duties,
as well as day and night signalling projectors and hand lanterns. A
representative selection of these products is shown in
the two
illustrations,
and many other products are made to meet special
requirements.
Standard searchlight specifications cover the following ranges:
Diameters: 1 78
(28 in)
(7 in) to 71
Voltage:
and 220 V
6, 1 2, 24, 32, 80, 11
mm
Wattage:
Range:
mm
W to 2 kW
48
420
m (460 yd) to 2600 m (2840 yd). Special light
sources with greater range are also available.
In addition to searchlights and signalling lamps, Francis also manufactures a range of specialised electrical equipment, including bells
(electrical and manual systems), syrens, alternating
horns, flashing
beacons, vehicle-mounted searchlights (interrupter unit for flashing
warning), cable reels and tripods, floodlights (both for pendantand vertical
mounting), air horns to British Home Office specifications, lightweight
rotating beacons with magnetic base for portable use and instant
attachment to staff cars, and many similar products.
Francis equipment is in continual use in many parts of the world and
enjoys a good reputation for high standards of design and engineering.
FRANCIS SEARCHLIGHTS LIMITED
T urner Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire, England
Telephone: Bolton 27196
7A4
Cables: Francis Bolton
Section 39: Other products and services
Water
purifying units
for desalination
and de-ionisation
Permutit seawater desalting kits
Permutit
desalting
kits
convert
small
quantities
of
seawaier into water suitable for drinking: they have
proved invaluable in contributing to survival at sea.
They are approved by the British Aeronautical
Inspectional Directorate and are standard items of
equipment for the Royal Air Force under the following
RAF vocabulary reference:
Apparatus, desalting, 2-pint, reference 27C/2467
Apparatus, desalting, 6-pint, reference 27C/2398
They are also approved as standard equipment to be
carried in marine lifeboats and rafts under the international Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1 960.
These kits are supplied in two sizes for producing
1 -14 litres (2 pints), and 34 litres (6 pints) of drinking
water respectively.
Specification
1
1
1
Seawater desalting
cardboard container with pull-off adhesive tape
storage bag of flexible rubberised fabric, with securing cord
purifier bag of flexible rubberised fabric, with integral filter pad, drinking
tube, plug and lanyard
3 chemical charges (2-pint
kit
kit),
or
10 chemical charges (6-pint kit)
Each chemical charge comprises 4 cubes double-wrapped in heat-sealed
Cellophane. One chemical charge produces the following quantities of drinking
water from seawater having a salinity of 35-5 grammes per 1000 grammes
(standard seawater on which performance of kit is based)
Treated water quality (parts per 100 000):
Chlorides as NaCI
255
Sulphates as Na..S0
255
Phenolphthalein alkali as CaCC
20
Methyl orange alkali as CaCO
40
Total dissolved solids
550
4
,
;
Permutit portable de-ionisers
De-ionised (demineralised) water of exceptionally high
is produced from the Permutit Mk 8 portable
de-ioniser simply by attaching the hose connection of
the unit to any nearby raw water tap. Treated water is
then immediately available at tap speed. Flow rate up
to 1 80 litres (40 gal) per hour.
There are no installation costs, and no heat or power
is required. The unit is completely portable and can be
wheeled from site to site.
These units are regenerated by the user simply and
quickly using hydrochloric acid and caustic soda.
Hundreds of gallons of treated water are obtained
from each regeneration at a negligible cost.
Permutit de-ionisers are widely used by all services.
Typical applications include demineralised water for
aircraft assisted take-off, topping up all types of batteries, photographic work, pharmaceutical and laboratory requirements.
They completely outdate the
use of distilled water purchased in bulk form.
The Mk 17 unit is a cartridge-type portable deioniser and operates in a manner similar to that of the
Mk 12, except that when the ion-exchange resin
contained in the cartridge is exhausted (as indicated
by the conductivity meter) the resin is thrown away
and replaced with a charge of fresh resin supplied with
the unit. It is a small, inexpensive and compact unit
which can be hung on a wall or placed on a bench, is
portable, lightweight, foolproof, and has a flow rate of
up to 108 litres (26 gal) per hour of ultra-pure water.
quality
Mk
12 de-ioniser
THE PERMUTIT COMPANY LIMITED
Pemberton House, 632-652 London Road,
Isleworth, Middlesex, England
Telephone: 01 -560 5199
Cables: Permutit
Hounslow
Telex:
24440
Permutit
745
Section 39: Other products and services
Optical systems
for
defence purposes
Optical
module
for
head-up display system
Pilkington Perkin-Elmer Ltd offers a service to industry
and governments in the field of optical design and in
the development and production of optical systems.
All work is carried out by specialists experienced in
military and aerospace equipment and its applications.
Typical products
Airborne map-reader optics
Infra-red lens systems
TV cameras
Lens system for electrostatic copiers
Low-light TV and night-viewing optics
Colour-separation optics for
Wide-angle TV lenses
Aircraft flight-simulation optics
Missile-tracking systems
PILKINGTON PERKIN-ELMER LIMITED
Glascoed Road, St Asaph,
Telephone: St Asaph 3301
746
Flintshire,
Wales
Cables: Optical St
Asaph
Telex: 61291
Section 39: Other products and services
Brandhurst,
Self-luminous products:
and
compounds,
this field,
a
We make
signs and markers
a
(tritium
for
instrument dial
illumination, can be incorporated into
new or existing
of
equipment They are also available in the form
signs and markers for aircraft and vehicles.
gas-activated
of nuclear
lamps to
DEF
Standard 62-4, also propriatary products
marketed as Permluco' microlights. These self-
Telephone: High
i
for infra-red
devices
Minicoolars ara
betwaen -40 C
pounds complying with
MOD and DTD specifications
Component
luminising and complete dial fabrication
to specific requirements are also undertaken.
Wycombe 25106
A comprehensive range of Minicooler (miniature
Joule Thomson cryocjanic liquet sr) systems for
cooling infra-red detectors in military equipment
such as airborne linescan, ground surveillance. FLIR,
missile guidance and fuzing
Rapid cooling, fixad orifice and S3lf-regulating
Cryogenic coolers
of
Other products include self-luminous paint com-
compete range
Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England
powered lamps, used extensively
in
self-luminous products
in
comprehensive service
including the development and design
offers
self-luminous light sources
nuclear lamps).
nuclear lamps,
Brandhurst Co Ltd
Wellington Road. High
specialists
materials,
sarvice cooling IR detectors to
(233 K) and -253 C (20 K); sizes
in
meet most international standards of detector cells
Operational systems can be built from approved
elements or integrated into a system custom-built
for each application
Short duration, single O'
multiple start or long-duration systems for logistic
support equipmant. man-portable, transportable or
permanently installed units are available.
The Hymatic Engineering Co Ltd
Glover Straet
Redditch. Worcestershire, England
and printed matter
33634
identification
cards to produce a durable, tamper-proof record of
personal data, photograph, signature, fingerprint, as
required. This card can be punched (for automatic
data collection) or embossed. It ensures positive
Morane thin-film lamination also gives permanent protection to maps, exterior notices, planning charts, etc. Morane systems are supplied to
British Ministry of Defence contracts and to many
equipment
for identification cards
Telex:
is only a few seconds.
The machine
compact, easily transported and has a maximum
laminating width of 1 1 5 mm (4 A in).
Our laminating systems use tough plastic films and
simple machines to protect printed matter.
Security and protective
film laminating
Cables: Hymatic Redditch
Telephone: Radditch 63621
Heavy-gauge
Morane
film
seals
identification for access to restricted areas.
Plastic Co Ltd
Gresham Road, Staines, Middlesex, England
Lam-
inating time
is
countries throughout the world
Morane
Mechanical power
Morane Staines
products comprises power transmission and conveying chains and chain wheels; worm, spur, helical
and bevel grarboxes and individual gaars; hydrostatic and machanically operated variable-speed
s/stems; couplings, clutches, brakes and power
equipment
Renold Ltd
Renold Housa. W/thenshawe Manchester,
preformed
electric wiring assemblies,
rigid
Cables:
Ranold Limited is the largast single company in
the world demoted solely to the supply of mechanTheir ranga of
ical power transmission equipment.
transmission
Electric cables,
Telephone: Staines 51985
and flexible
5\A/L,
Cables
England
are
Telephone: 061-437 5221
manufactured
to
British
Standard
Specifications and are suitable for the temperature
ranqes from -75C to 260 C
Preformed wiring assemblies are designed and
manufactured for aircraft jet engines, fighting
vehicles and various specialised equipments.
Heat is a major considsration in design io r
wiring assemblies on jet engines. Wires Ere often
printed circuits
Rist's Wires & Cables Ltd
Lower Milehouse Lane, Newcastle
M22
Staffs,
England
Telephone: Newcastle (Staffs) 561221
Telex:
23917
transmission ancillaries. The company is a supplier
to the British Ministry of Defence and can offer a
complete range of power transmission products to
meet the requirements of all forms of military
equipment through a world-wide sales organisation
of more than 300 depots in over 100 countries. All
enquiries should be made to the address given
Cables: Renold Manchester
Telex:
669052
in a moulding which is treated to withstand
high temperatures. PTFE glassfibres are widely used
as cable insulators, but choice of insulating and
protective materials is dictated by operating con-
encased
ditions
Wiring assemblies ere purpose-built and designed
as
far
speed
as
possible
as
a
single
unit
to
facilitate
in installation
Cables: Rist's Newcastle Staffs
Telex: 36301
747
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9*