CHC 655 Air Crew Lights CF CN

Provision of a replacement Crewman's torch/Night light. This capability should:

(1) The user shall be able to (TUSBAT) operate the system within the operating envelope and limitations of the host platform. Applicable to RW aircraft and expected flight envelope is at low level.

(2) The user requires a system that permits normal or emergency egress from the host platform.

(3) The user requires a system that shall operate independently of, and not, interfere with, existing A/C systems including Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)

(4) The user requires a system that is sufficiently robust to allow sustained operation in a military aviation environment.

(5) The user shall be able to charge torch from mains electricity.

(6) The user shall be able to operate the light single handed and weigh less than 3 kgs.

(7) The user shall be at to tether the torch to either himself or the air frame when using in open doors. This tether solution shall be sufficiently robust to allow sustained operation in a military aviation environment.

(8) The light should be able to operate in both white light and IR light modes

(9) Be capable of at least 4000-lumens.

(10) Be effective out to at least 1500m.

(11) Be powered by internal battery for no less than 60 minutes constant operation

(12) Have a built in power level indicator, compatible with Night Vision Googles

DPQQ available at

https://contracts.mod.uk/go/3334282301893F519646