Deluxe Survivor Sling
The Deluxe Survivor Sling, commonly referred to as a horse collar or rescue strop, was originally designed for the Japan Coast Guard. It provides a quick, safe means of hoisting uninjured persons; it is widely used in rescue work from a helicopter over water or land, and for inserting or extracting personnel from places that helicopters cannot land, such as lowering a marine pilot onto a ship.
For hoist-equipped helicopters, the Deluxe Survivor Sling is lowered on a hoist cable from the helicopter to the rescue technician or other trained personnel. For fixed load line systems (short-haul or Emergco’s Helicopter External Transport System) the Deluxe Survivor Sling is attached to the load line.
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SIMPLE & SECURE
Adjustable chest strap and stowable/adjustable crotch strap for added security
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FULLY APPROVED
Fully approved & manufactured to aeronautical standards under Transport Canada Approval.
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IN SERVICE GLOBALLY
Constructed with unparalleled quality and craftsmanship to stringent requirements of the Japan Coast Guard.
GENERAL
- Extensive track record of reliability and safety in diverse operations
- Quick and easy to put on for rapid evacuation
- Lightweight & low-cost
- Adjustable chest and crotch straps for maximum security
Materials & Fixtures
- All adjusting and connector hardware is corrosion-resistant stainless steel
- MIL-W-4088 nylon webbing main load-bearing straps
- Durable closed cell foam encased in hi-vis yellow heavy-duty nylon cover
TECHNICAL
- Weight: 2.9 lb (1.32 kg)
- Max Rated Load: 450 lb (205 kg)
- Service life: Up to 10 years from manufacture date.
Component | Description | Material | Minimum Break Strength |
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Fabric Cover | Yellow with black stretch fabric | 420/1000 denier Cordura® and Lycra® | N/A |
Main Load-Bearing Straps | Webbing | MIL-W-4088 Nylon Webbing | 6,000 lbs (2,700 kg) |
Padding | Main sling padding | 1.25” Closed Cell Foam | N/A |
Snap Hook | Crotch Strap Clip | Stainless Steel | 3,750 lbs (1,705 kg) |
D-Rings | 1 per side | Stainless Steel | 8,000 lb (3,636 kg) |
Adjusters | – | Stainless Steel | 2,250 lbs* (1,023 kg*) |
Quick-Release Buckle | Chest Strap Release | Stainless Steel | 2,400 lbs* (1,091 kg*) |
MAX RATED LOAD FOR DELUXE SURVIVOR SLING IS 450 lbs (205 kg) |
*based on breaking strength of webbing in adjuster