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Design Specifications for HB-5000 Heli-Basket

HB5000 Heli-Basket can carry 5 metric tonnes

WORK AREA: 6.7 ft x 12.1 ft (206 cm x 368 cm)

EMPTY WEIGHT: 1300 lbs (591 kg)

PAY LOAD: 11,000 lbs (5000 kg or 5 metric tonnes)

SYSTEM WEIGHT (incl. long line and Heli-Strap): 1400 lbs (636 kg)

GROSS WEIGHT (incl. pay load, long line and Heli-Strap): 12,400 lbs (5636 kg)

HEIGHT OF SYSTEM WHEN SUSPENDED: 20 feet (6.1 m)

The Heli-Basket is complete and ready to fly with multi-purpose spreader bar, tie-down straps, safety net and cabling.

U.S. Patent # 5,344,203.


The HB5000 Heli-Basket, when there is a need to carry loads up to 11,000 lbs.


QUALITY OF MATERIALS

Long lasting corrosion protection is provided by the following:

  • Stainless steel hardware.
  • Powder-coat, baked-on paint finish on all aluminum surfaces.

Material specifications call for:

  • 6061 Alum Alloy Plate QQ-A-250/11 Cond T-6
  • 6061 Alum Alloy Tube WW-T-700/6 Cond T-6
  • 6061 Alum Alloy Extrusion QQ-A-200/8 Cond T-651
  • 6061 Alum Alloy Bar QQ-A-225/8 Cond T-651
  • 6063 Alum Alloy Grating QQ-A-200/9 Cond T6

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