Vessel Arrest Launcher

The Vessel Arrest Launcher is a pneumatically powered line deployment tool capable of delivering ‘Vessel Stopping - Method of Entry’ & ‘Defensive Tools’. The use of compressed air avoids the generation of flash, heat or noise. The Vessel Arrest Launcher delivers the solution to safe deployment.

• Benefits / Features Deployed with a lightweight hand held compressed air launcher
• Capable of stopping high-speed craft with single or multi-engine setup
• Ideal for tactical mobile response applications
• Multi-shot capability
• Unique reverse acting piston
• Stand-off distances can range between 5m to 25m
• Tested and approved by an independent third party laboratory

Applications

The Vessel Arrest Launcher provides diverse capability to compliment the operator(s) requirements in all urban, altitude and maritime operational capabilities.

Capabilities:

• Vessel Arrest Deployment using the Entanglement Device.
• Ship to ship messenger line deployment 4mm to 6mm
• Ship boarding with Ladder Deployments of 9m to 20m
• Urban applications including building entry using line and ladder deployments
• Climbing line deployment 7mm, 8mm, 10.5mm and 12mm.

Specifications

The Vessel Arrest Launcher provides a multi-role capability allowing the operator maximum flexibility from the tool.

• 63mm calibre. 2.0 kj muzzle energy
• Deployments pressure can be set from 50 bar up to 100 bar
• Range up to 24 metres with Entanglement Device
• 0.5L air cylinder giving 12 shots
• Quick release interchangeable deployment basket
• Constructed from aluminium, nylon and stainless steel
• Aluminium components are anodised
• This unit is suitable for marine operations.
• It can be fully immersed in seawater without detriment to its operating life.

Accessories

The Vessel Arrest Launcher has a full range of additional products, these products compliment whichever operational theatre you are working in.

• Boat mount 
• VAL-30 (30mm calibre for messenger line deployment)
• Boarding and access Lines
• Boarding and access ladders
• Folding Launcher Grapnel