Helicopter Rescue Hoist System
Breeze-Eastern Corporation Model HS-10300

Breeze-Eastern Corporation's HS-10300 series hydraulic rescue hoist has been the system of choice for all major helicopter manufacturers in the world for more than two decades. Different configurations of this system have been developed and installed on the most capable medium and heavy lift class helicopters worldwide, including the Agusta AB-412 and S-61, Boeing CH-46 and CH-47, Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin, EH Industries EH-101, HAL ALH, Sikorsky S-61, CH-53, MH-53 and Westland Sea King. 

The modular design of the HS-10300 external hydraulic rescue hoist system allows it to be easily configured to meet the power and performance requirements of various helicopters. This hoist has a nominal lift capacity of 600 lb (272 kg) and is capable to operate at variable speeds of up to 300 ft/min (1.52 m/s) under continuous duty. Its primary application is for Search and Rescue and military mission helicopters. 

This field-proven, very capable and reliable product can be factory installed on new production helicopters or it can be retrofitted on existing helicopters. Retrofits can be made directly by users/operators at their facilities with our technical assistance. Complete product support is provided by our World Wide Network of Service Centers. 

Technical Characteristics 

Performance

Rated load	600 lb (272 kg)
Speed @ 600 lb	0-300 ft/min (0-1.52 m/s)
Cable length	295 ft (90 m) max.
Hoist weight	49-56 lb (22-25 kg)

Power Requirements (Helicopter Supply) 

Hydraulic pressure	2200-3000 psi (152-206 bar)
Hydraulic flow	2.7-6.0 gpm (10.2-22.7 l/min)
Controls	28 VDC, 5 A
Cable cutter	28 VDC, 5 A pulse

Controller Output

Normal (operator)	Variable speed
Back-up (operator, pilot)	Constant speed

Safety Features

• Overload clutch 
• Redundant limit switches 
• Mechanical or hydraulic fail-safe brake 
• Cable tension control (bidirectional) 
• Automatic slowdown at travel ends

• Cycle counter 
• Cable payout display 
• NVG display 
• Various hook designs 
• Various control pendant designs 
• Various controller designs

With the best performance in its class, low specific weight, on condition maintenance and an excellent safety record, the HS-10300 hydraulic rescue hoist has been the system of choice for most major helicopter manufacturers in the world for more than two decades. 

For more information about this exceptional product, please contact Breeze-Eastern Corporation Marketing Department at our facility in Union, New Jersey, USA.