Beaufort MK61 Armoured Capable Lifejacket
The Beaufort MK61 lifejacket (life preserver) is a sleeveless garment, consisting of a waistcoat with detachable floatation assembly. The lifejacket has been designed for use by front Aircrew members of attack helicopters, which require a low-profile pouch.
The waistcoat has a fixed rear armour pocket and a detachable front armour pocket. Detachable front a rear armour plates and soft armour packs may be fitted to these pockets to provide added protection to the wearer.
An airframe attachment strop and quick release system may be fitted to the neck section of the waistcoat.
For operations over land, the detachable floatation assembly may be removed and the PLB aerial routed into a modular ariel sleeve that can be attached to the waistcoat.
The waistcoat has a range of modular pockets that can be attached to the waistcoat in various configurations to suit the role of the wearer. The pockets are provided for the stowage of various survival aids to assist in the location and rescue of the wearer and can easily be removed and reattached several times.
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Consists of a waistcoat, protective pouch
(inflatable stole)Touch and close fastened pouch
Profiled inflatable stole
Stole inflation from a Co2 cylinder
Green or navy blue
Sizes: Standard up to 40” chest, Large 40+” chest
Whistle, emergency code label & heliograph as standard
Optional extra – transmitter/receiver unit (PLB)
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Approved Lifejacket Maintenance Centre
SES are an approved distributor & maintenance centre for both Beaufort and SWITLIK US Coast Guard and Federal Aviation Administration. SES has a dedicated lifejacket bay which provides a dedicated servicing function for the checking and servicing of equipment at scheduled intervals. Our service engineers have a wealth of industry expertise where your survival equipment can be serviced in accordance to manufacturer’s requirements.
