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Note; *Single drum ‘kit’ winches are prepared for later installation of a second drum, cable pulley / roller assembly and guillotine.
**Many of the not fitted (X) items on chart are available separately.
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Skylanuch
2 Evolution
"Kit"
Single drum (twin opt'l) less power system
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Skylaunch
2 Evolution
"Standard"
Ready to launch twin drum winch
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Skylaunch
2 Evolution
"Premium"
Ready to launch twin drum winch
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Skylaunch
Skydrive
4D or 6D
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4
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6
Drum |
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ENGINES / TRANSMISSION
AND FUEL
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| Design displacement and fuel types - New Mk IV General Motors 90° V8 cast iron block and cylinder heads (large capacity sump pan fitted on Skylaunch 2) 7.4 Litre 255kw / 340 hp Propane (LPG) - optional petrol, CNG, carburettor or fuel injection |
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8.2 Litre 280kw / 377 hp Propane (LPG) - optional petrol, CNG, carburettor or fuel injection
6.6 Litre 275kw / 365hp Diesel |
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8.2L |
8.2L |
8.2L |
| Electric option - 280kw (375hp) output with high capacity AGM 550CCA, dry cell batteries and high capacity charging system. |
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Standard fuel tank capacity– optional multiple tanks and larger capacities up to 585 litres (propane/LPG)
Fuel consumption - Range 0.5 to 0.9 litres per launch |
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85L LPG
91L petrol |
85L LPG
91L petrol
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85L LPG
91L petrol |
85L LPG
91L petrol |
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COOLING
SYSTEMS
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Engine coolant- Large capacity 3 row core radiator with remote header tank.
Auxiliary high output electric fan system for engine coolant radiator with thermostatic control - operates with engine on or off |
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| 600mm Ø engine driven industrial reverse pitch fan. |
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| 600mm Ø engine driven, industrial reverse pitch fan with thermo clutch - recommended for winch operation below 10ºC |
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| Engine oil- Separate industrial cooler with thermo switched fan and overheat warning buzzer / light. |
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| Transmission fluid- Industrial cooler with thermo switched fan and overheat warning buzzer/ light. |
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| ELECTRICAL |
Voltage/ alternator - 12 volt DC/ 63-90amp alternator (to suit electrical options ordered)
Fuse type/ battery - DC circuit breakers (mounted in control panel) 105amp, 735 CCA battery (twin batteries with diesel option) |
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| FINAL DRIVE |
Construction - Designed and manufactured specifically for launching gliders. |
Single
drum |
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| Drum shafts / selectors - High tensile shaft steel using standard metric bearings seals and fasteners. Hardened high grade steel male and female spline couplings. |
60Ø shaft |
60Ø shafts |
60Ø shafts |
65Ø shafts |
65Ø shafts |
| Braking system - Lockheed disc brakes and hydraulic twin pot callipers with standard brake pads (typical pad life 25-30,000 launches). Optional vented discs for single and twin drum winches. |
Single
drum |
Twin
drum |
Twin
drum |
Vented
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Vented |
| Cable tow-out brakes - Fully automatic system engaged by drum selection lever. Tow-out speeds 0-60 kph (0-40 mph). |
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| Cable drums / pay-on - High strength design, steel construction, machined core and fully balanced. Narrow width and distance to pulleys eliminates need for pay-on mechanisms. |
One |
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| Cable drum capacity/ sizes/ types- Up to 3000 metres (10,000 ft) on each drum (4.5mm Ø cable). Any diameter and steel or synthetic cables can be fitted with no adjustments required. |
One |
Two |
Two |
Four |
Six |
| Drum speeds/ gear ratios - 3:1 to 6:1 to suit customers chosen engine/ transmission. |
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OPERATOR
ENVIRONMENT
/ CABIN
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Construction/ protection - Steel box section frame with heavy gauge steel panel workand plate roof. (Opional folding roof system for open cabin with "Kit" or "Standard" models). |
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| Fully enclosed cabin with 2 doors, upholstered panels, cushioned rubber floor, all round laminated 6.4mm safety glass, bronze tint in doors and rear window (optional steel mesh hinging guards). |
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| Ventilation - 2 speed fan with heater (optional air conditioning). |
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| Seating - Upholstered bench seat. |
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CONTROL
PANEL/
CONTROLS |
Glider power/ speed control - Pre-select system for glider type and headwind component (with override). Throttle lever damper safely controls acceleration rate. |
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| Control console - Includes drive and drum brake levers with master cylinder, throttle lever and mechanism, cable etc. (4D & 6D have remote master cylinders) |
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| Equipment - Control panel lights, switches, warning buzzer and temperature gauge. Roof top rotating beacon and emergency siren. |
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| Neutral light - illuminates when drum ‘Neutral’ selected. |
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| Netral buzzer - sounds if drums not in neutral when ignition off |
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| Communication - Remote controlled signal lamp on rooftop. Radio mounting bracket with power supply (Std in Premium & Skydrive). |
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| Radio - Universal mounting point with power supply with power supply. (optional music radio.CD player system) |
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CHASSIS/
TOWING |
Construction - steel channel rails with box section cross members, engine/ transmission mounts, battery tray etc. |
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| Chassis to lorry or trailer mounts and forklift sockets. |
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| Securing - Two chassis pivoting wheel chocks with engine starter interlock (if fitted on optional trailer) |
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| Towing - Box section beams with fully braked independent trailing arm suspension each end. Each axle 1800kg rating . Hubs include auto reverse brakes. |
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| Wheels/ tyres/ tow hitch- 16” wheel rims (Land Rover 5 stud layout). Tow hitch with gas spring handbrake and 50mm ball coupling (optional NATO ring). |
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CABLE CUTTING
GUILLOTINE(S) |
Coil spring powered chisel type guillotines system for use with steel or synthetic cable (with no adjustment or modifications). Cutting blades and trigger pins are easy to service or replace. |
One |
Two |
Two |
Four |
Six |
CABLE PULLEY/
ROLLERS |
Construction - Plastic pulleys and aluminium side rollers (for synthetic cable) or pulleys/ rollers manufactured from hardened bearing steel (for steel cable), interchangeable if cable choice is changed. |
One |
Two |
Two |
Four |
Six |
| Features - All pulleys/ rollers use the same standard metric sealed bearing size. Complete head pivot system includes 2 large metric sealed bearings . |
One |
Two |
Two |
Four |
Six |
PANELS/
FINISH |
Panels - All thick gauge sheet steel drum covers, rear cover, sliding, one-piece engine cover etc |
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| Finish - Shot blast and powder coat or primer/ top coat paint. Various components are yellow passivate zinc plated. |
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| Colours- Yellow/ Blue to RAL specifications developed to give the best recognition against typical airfield background. |
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OVERALL
DIMENSIONS
(Metres/Kg)
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Length - Note Skylaunch 2 lengths do not include trailer
Width
Height - Note: Skylaunch 2 heights do not include trailer
Weight kg (without fuel + cable) |
L-4.2
W-2.4
H-2.7
1800kg |
L-4.2
W-2.4
H-2.7
2200kg |
L-4.3
W-2.4
H-2.7
2600kg |
L-6.8
W-2.6
H-2.8
5000kg |
L-8.2
W-2.6
H-2.8
6000kg |
TYPICAL
PERFORMANCE |
Length of cable/ launch height percentage - 43% to 50% using C of G glider hook in zero head wind conditions. |
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| INSTRUCTIONS |
Full set of assembly plans / instructions, extensive guidance for set-up / operation (‘club build’ and ‘kit’ winches). Operator and Maintenance manuals. |
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