Breeze-Eastern Corporation

Helicopter Rescue Hoist System
Breeze-Eastern Corporation Model BL-27100

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Breeze-Eastern Corporation Rescue Hoist System BL-27100 Designed in response to Sikorsky's requirements for a light-weight superior performance hydraulic rescue hoist, the original model was introduced by Breeze-Eastern Corporation in 1982. Continuously upgraded, this personnel rescue hoist series was subsequently produced for the entire H-60/S-70 helicopter lineage. Today, more than 500 helicopters worldwide are equipped with Breeze-Eastern Corporation BL-27100 series rescue hoist system. 

The hoist design incorporates proven, reliable technology as well as new, state-of-the-art features. Mature multistage planetary reducer and fail-safe brake designs were combined with modern servo-control and display technology to provide a high performance superior product.

Very satisfied users of the BL-27100 include the United States Navy, Army, SOF, Air Force, and Coast Guard, as well as the Royal Australian Navy and Air Force, Republic of China Navy, Japan, and Saudi Arabia.


TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Performance
Rated load 600 lb (272 kg)
Speed Reel-in 0-300 ft/min  (0 - 1.52 m/s)
Cable Length 300 ft Max (91.4 m Max)
System Weight 92 lb (41.8 kg)

Power Requirements
Hydraulic Pressure 3000 psi (206 bar)
Hydraulic Flow 6 gpm (22.68 l/min)

Operator Interface
Normal Up/Down Variable Speed
Back-up Up/Down Fixed Speed

Displays Safety Features Options
Normal Power
Emergency Power
Hoist Up/Down
Hydraulic Overheat
Overload Clutch
Redundant Limit Swithces
Dynamic Hydraulic Braking
Back-up Mechanical Fail-Safe Brake
NVG Displays
Cycles Counter
Cable Payout Display
Remote Controller Pendant

Breeze-Eastern Corporation's BL-27100 series Rescue Hoist System is a highly reliable, all weather operation unit proven in thousands of flight hours and actual rescue missions. The combination of efficiency and performance in this unit is unmatched. The BL-27100 will deliver the highest specific output power, and the fastest cycle times with the lowest aircraft power consumption. Superior performance, low maintenance requirements and an excellent safety record make the BL-27100 Rescue Hoist System the number one choice of SAR operation planners, fleet users, and OEMs worldwide. 

Download BL-27100 System Interface Drawings

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Technical characteristics are for reference only and are subject to change without notice

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