Decklock™
Overview
FHL acknowledged as the leading manufacturer
/ supplier of Helicopter to Deck securing systems with, in the order
of, 40 years experience in design, qualification, manufacture and supply
of the Decklock™
Decklocks™ provide the following
key features:
- Enables operational capability in sea state
six and above and in winds in excess of 50 knots.
- Reduces need for changes in ship’s heading
for launching and deployment.
- Saves on complex winches and valuable skilled
deck crew.
- Ensures quick and safe landings in difficult
conditions and emergencies.
- Leaves the pilot in full control on touchdown.
- Allows refuelling and rearming without lashing
down.
Decklock History
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An elementary Harpoon
system was developed, in conjunction with the Royal Aircraft Establishment,
in the early 1960’s.
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This concept became
the basis of the Harpoon system currently fitted to the Anglo -
French Lynx.
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The first direct contract
for FHL was the fitting of Decklocks™ to a fleet of 26 Westland
Sea Kings for the Indian Navy in 1984.
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Forty years of experience
now amassed.
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On landing, the actuator
extends down below the Helicopter, locks on and holds the Helicopter
down on to the deck.
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The Helicopter is held
until take off.
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The size and weight of the Helicopter
are taken into account when designing the Decklock.
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