POD-8 - Inflatable Life Raft

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Designed for and used by the United States Coast Guard as their lightweight, air-droppable 8-person Search & Rescue life raft
Designed to fit the stowage limitations of US Navy and US Coast Guard Search & Rescue helicopters. This raft is intended for static line air drop applications from helicopter or fixed wing aircraft.
The POD-8 is constructed of an extra-large diameter (15in) tube. The flotation tube consists of two air holding chambers with internal sleeves which allow the raft to regain its original shape and buoyancy in the event of a puncture.
As the key component to our best-in-class stability, the Toroidal Stability Device (TSD) features complete wrap-around ballasting covering the entire perimeter of the underside of the raft with multiple weighted, water-holding chamber. The TSD makes this raft nearly impossible to overturn in even some of the most severe sea conditions.

Product Features

Internal buoyancy sleeve for redundancy in the event of a puncture, offering all the safety of twin tubes in a single raft
Lightweight, double-coated (inside and out) urethane fabric provides superior abrasion resistance.
Water activated exterior light
SOLAS-grade reflective patches located all around the raft
Air Charge Inflation System
Pressure relief valves and manual backup inflation pump
Heaving line
Heat Sealed Technology
Towing bridle and righting strap
5-Year Service Interval
Stowage pocket on the valise for additional gear

Specifications

Buoyancy Tube Diameter:	14.75in (37.5 cm)
Freeboard:	14.75in (37.5 cm)
Buoyancy in Fresh Water:	1,645 lbs. (7317.3 N)
Buoyancy in Salt Water:	1,687 lbs. (7504.2 N)
Operating Temperature Range:	-22°F to +140°F -30°C to 60°C
Inflation System:	Air
Buoyancy Tube Fabric:	Double Coated Fabric
Weight in Valise	55 lbs.
Valise Dimensions	33" L x 20" W x 11" H
Valise Material	Cordura

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