To prevent highly mobile aircrew from being ejected during a
crash event, hard landing or rough weather when working near open
aircraft doors, Cobham Life Support developed the Mobile Aircrew
Restraint System (MARS). The MARS increases crew comfort and
safety, replacing antiquated legacy systems by introducing inertia
reel technology to mobile aircrew.
A derivative of the highly successful MA-16 Gunner's Reel, an
inertia reel with dual-mode locking capability qualified to the
rigorous MIL-R-8236F specification, the MARS system significantly
increases mission effectiveness and enhances occupant safety and
survivability.
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Ideally suited for military aircrew, law enforcement personnel
and search and rescue teams
When working in extreme environments, the MARS system is the
ideal solution to ensure safety across a variety of missions.
Whether operating a rescue hoist or performing a surveillance
mission, the MARS system provides the peace of mind to know that
the crewmember will remain safely inside the aircraft at all
times.
Improved survivability and mission effectiveness
The MARS improves safety and comfort for those that are
traditionally tethered to an existing Crewmember Safety Belt, or
Gunners Belt, by providing an inertia reel system, mounted to the
ceiling of the aircraft, which reduces trip hazards and provides
unprecedented safety during a crash event, hard landing or rough
weather.
Qualified on platforms such as H-60, V-22 Tiltorotor, MARS
provides unmatched benefits including:
- Increased Aircrew Comfort & Safety
- Easily Adapts to existing or emerging aircrew harnesses or
belts
- Eliminates webbing slack
- Minimises tripping hazards throughout the cabin
- Self-Adjusting Webbing Length
- Single-Handed Operation
Integration with Mobile Aircrew Vest Interface (MAVI)
Combining a MARS with a Cobham Mobile Aircrew Vest Interface
(MAVI) provides the ultimate enhancement of occupant safety,
mission performance and comfort. The MARS and MAVI
combination replaces the crewmember safety belt, or Gunners Belt,
which reduces trip hazards throughout the cabin and increases
survivability.
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