RPA - Airdroppable tools rack trailer
RPA is a compact, air-deployable flatbed trailer for airborne engineer units and rapid-entry forces. It can be air-transported, heliborne under slings, or airdropped. Road-legal up to 40 km/h, it also fits 20-ft container transport and deploys by road, rail or sea.
Its principal strengths are:
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Payload 1.7 t.
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Independent-suspension axle with inertia braking for stable towing.
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Versatile tie-down interfaces, designed to carry TCA tools (smooth bucket, rotary broom, pallet forks)
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Four stabilizer jacks and puncture-proof jockey wheel for safe static operations
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–20 °C to +50 °C operating range.
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Maintenance-friendly layout.
RPA is built around a robust single-axle chassis with independent suspension to maintain load control over rough surfaces. Braking is via an inertial (overrun) system, and the trailer is stabilized on site by four jacks plus a puncture-proof jockey wheel. The 2.50 × 1.50 m flat deck integrates multi-purpose lashing points for secure carriage of mission kits, including TCA attachments. The compact geometry and ground clearance support maneuvering in confined areas.
Its main missions are:
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Carry TCA attachments (smooth bucket, rotary broom, pallet forks)
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Shuttle light logistics for airfield repair, earthworks, and staging areas
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Support airdrop recovery corridors and path opening tasks with rapid load moves

