US tests the newest QUICKSINK maritime weapon variant in the Norwegian Sea
The low-cost, anti-ship, precision-guided 500lb class capability was launched by a USAF B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
Brazil certifies cargo hook kits
Brazil's aviation regulatory agency, ANAC, has certified Onboard Systems' cargo hook kits for the Robinson R66 turboshaft-powered helicopter, the company announced on 13 March.
The kits have already received certification from the US FAA, Transport Canada, and EASA. The Robinson R66 cargo hook kit is based on the new-generation Talon Keeperless cargo hook, designed to handle various load ring sizes and styles. It has a rugged mount point with quadruple shear joint for torsional strength and a 10.5-inch ground clearance from the hook's lowest hanging point. The kit also has a lock indicator window.
An optional remote hook electrical release kit is available to enable pilots to release loads remotely from the cockpit. A weighing system is also available, using load cell technology to replace the main attach bolt instead of a separate link above the hook.
The Cargo Hook Kit features all removable and fixed provisions for installation, including the attach point, cargo hook, electrical and manual release cables, the optional weighing system and remote release kit.
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