The latest addition to our METS® family, the straight sides of the Model 50 replicates the largest transport helicopters such as the Sikorsky S-92 with the maximum level of fidelity. It accommodates 8 interchangable panels, and allow for a maximum trainee capacity of 14.
Request a QuoteMETS® Model 50 can be customized to suit your needs. Please see the options below. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Characteristics
| Characteristics | Specifications |
| Overall Length | 210” (5334 mm) |
| Overall Interior Floor Width
Interior width, Panel to Panel |
76”(1930 mm)
82”(2083 mm) |
| Interior Height | 71″ (1803 mm) |
| Optional Cockpit Height | 66” (1676 mm) |
| Outside Diameter | 104” (2642 mm) |
| Cradled Height | 132” (3353 mm) (From Trolley Shackle to Floor) |
| Cradled Height (Without Trolley) | 115” (2921 mm) (From Top of Ring to Floor) |
| Weight (With Interior Components) | Approximately 7500 lbs (3402 kg) |
| Weight (With Maximum Passengers) | Approximately 9950 lbs (4513 kg) |
| Maximum Passengers Immersed | 14 (at 175 lbs {80 kg} Per Passenger) |
| Maximum Passengers Surface Evacuation | 18 (at 175 lbs {80 kg} Per Passenger) |
| Number of Interchangeable Exit Panels | 8 at Any One Time |
| Interior Configuration Options | Multiple / Unlimited |
| Helicopter / Aircraft Types | Multiple / Unlimited (175+ Escape Exits Already Designed) |
| Fixed Wing Adaptable | Yes |
| METS® Preferred Lift Handling System Options | Survival Systems’ Man-Lift Rated Model 12000 lb SmartJib™, Cross Gantry Hoist (XGH™), or Twin Gantry Hoist (TGH™) all having Dual Drives, Dual Cabling, Redundant Retract System, and Fail-Safe Leveling Plate |
| On Site Commissioning, Maintenance Training Required (to Validate Warranties) | Yes (Alternatively, Training can be Delivered at Survival Systems Limited in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada) |
| Aircraft Ditching Training Required | Yes, at Client’s Site, or at Survival Systems Limited’s Site |
| Color | Interior / Exterior – Dark Blue |
| Rotation System (Passive) | 180 Degree Inversion via Buoyancy Pods |
| Brake System (Pneumatic) | Supply 150 psi (10.2 bar) to Air System Mounted on Lift System
Operating Pressure 80 psi (5.44 bar) Minimum Operating Pressure 120 psi (8.16 bar) Maximum 0.34 Cubic Feet Per Cycle @ 1 atm (1 bar) |
The size of the Model 50 allows you to replicate a wide range of different Rotary-Wing and Fixed-Wing aircraft including, but not limited to:
- Sikorsky S92
- Sikorsky S76
- Sikorsky UH60 Black Hawk
- AS332 Super Puma
- AW EH101
- CH47 Chinook
- Bell 412
- Sikorsky S-61
- WS61 Sea King
- Bell 429
- Etc.
- Model 12000 lb SmartJib™
- Cross Gantry Hoist (XGH™)
- Twin Gantry Hoist (TGH™)
- Falck Safety Services Canada (Nova Scotia, Canada)
- Falck Safety Services Canada (Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada)
- Shell Robert Training Center (Louisiana, USA)
- OSSC, Memorial University (Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada)
- Indian Navy (Kochi, India)