Red Box introduces lightweight start power for light helicopters

Citation

(1998), "Red Box introduces lightweight start power for light helicopters", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 70 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.1998.12770ead.018

Red Box introduces lightweight start power for light helicopters

Red Box introduces lightweight start power for light helicopters

Keywords Helicopters, Power packs, Red Box

An advance in economical, lightweight portable start power for aircraft, the Model RB 25 MINIPAK is introduced by Red Box International. RB 25 MINIPAK is air portable and weighs only 12kg, so even the lightest helicopter can transport it without difficulty.

Using the same technology and build quality as the Red Box military portable power packs, MINIPAK is only half the size of a pilot's case. Smaller, and much lighter than existing power packs it reportedly has enough punch to start all major light helicopters.

Supplied as a complete package MINIPAK is complete with a powerful advanced design three-stage electronic charger and aircraft cables which are contained within a neat carrying case. Charging is from the mains supply or by connecting the unit in parallel with the aircraft's existing battery system for rapid on-board charging. The power pack is instantly removable to provide power for other purposes.

According to the manufacturer, the Red Box RB 25 MINIPAK does not need maintenance. Red Box power packs retain energy for extremely long periods so are always ready for use. When, eventually, the battery ceases to function effectively, any of the Red Box service centres in the USA, Europe or Asia can totally rebuild the unit to "as new" condition.

For further details contact Red Box International. Tel: +44 (0) 1794 368116; Fax: +44 (0) 1794 367832.