Defence

Pilot Flight Equipment

RFD Beaufort is the world leading supplier of Pilot Flight Equipment (PFE), designing and supplying the latest generation PFE for the F-35 and Eurofighter. The market leading AGILE® range of PFE is a fully integrated yet modular clothing system designed to improve pilot performance and operational effectiveness. AGILE® offers Low Burden, ‘off-the-shelf’ solutions with Integrity and Quality Assurance proven by In-Service Performance.

The RFD Beaufort AGILE® PFE range includes:

  • Anti-G Suits, Life Preservers, Survival Waistcoats & Flotation Collars
  • Armor Capable Life Preservers – Hard, Soft and Fragmentation Armor
  • Immersion Protection Garments and Survival Suits
  • Cold/Extreme Weather Clothing
  • Liquid Cooling Vests
  • CBRN Protective Garments
  • Fire Retardant Combat Clothing
  • Head and Neck Restraint Devices

Submarine Escape and Survival Systems

RFD Beaufort has pioneered the development of Submarine Escape Technology from the 1950’s and has set the global standard for submarine escape. The latest generation RFD Beaufort SEIE MK11 enables free ascent from a stricken submarine and provides extensive protection for the submariner on reaching the surface until rescued. Since 1994 over 30,000 SEIE suits have been supplied to over 30 navies.

Submarine Escape Jerkins and Surface Abandonment Suits are also available designed in line with the proven pedigree of RFD Beaufort SEIE technology. Internal and External Submarine Liferaft Systems and freeboard extenders complete the extensive range of submarine safety and survival equipment.

Single and Multi-Seat Liferafts

RFD Beaufort Single Seat liferafts are designed and qualified to the highest standards for the military aircrew of fast jets and helicopters and for special missions. RFD Beaufort supply Single Seat Liferafts to the F-35 and Eurofighter platforms.

A range of high specification Multi-Seat Liferafts for rotary and fixed wing aircraft are also available with air droppable options.

Air Beam Shelters

An extensive range of Air Beam Shelters for General Purpose use (Command & Control, Billeting, Catering and Accommodation) are supplemented by a range of special application shelters for Collective Protection (COLPRO), Decontamination, Medical and Vehicle Integrated systems.

Special Products

An extensive range of special products meet the needs of specialist military users and applications. Examples include Inflatable Gap Defeat Technology (Fascines), Rebreather Systems, Liquid Cooling Vests, Portable Hyperbaric Chambers, Parachute Oxygen Systems and Aircraft Life Support Systems.

Technical Services

RFD Beaufort has specialised for over 50 years in the design, integration, qualification, manufacture, servicing, modification, repair, installation and inspection of safety and survival equipment and inflatable systems. A wide range of services are available including:

• New product development and mission specific product variants
• Extensive range of qualification trials
• Platform integration
• Post design services
• Technical publications

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