AirTEP – Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform
The AirTEP (Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform) is a purpose-built system engineered for rapid insertion, extraction, and casualty evacuation in environments where helicopters cannot land. Used by military units, special forces, and specialised rescue teams worldwide, AirTEP enables fast and controlled deployment or recovery of personnel from land, sea, or confined spaces. It is designed for missions where speed, precision, and safety are critical.
AirTEP connects to any helicopter platform and supports rapid boarding and lift operations with minimal setup time. Its robust construction allows up to 10 personnel in full combat gear to be extracted in under five minutes—significantly faster than traditional single-load methods. A 25-meter deployment line, controlled by the loadmaster, allows safe and accurate operations even in complex terrain or urban environments.
Once airborne, the platform provides excellent stability, enabling helicopters to fly at speeds up to 100 knots (approx. 185 km/h) without pitch or rotational movement. AirTEP performs reliably in both day and night operations and enhances safety during high-risk missions.
It provides unmatched tactical mobility and rescue capability, making it an essential system for modern airborne operations where rapid extraction and personnel safety are paramount. The manufacturer of AirTEP is our partner Escape International.
Typical operational scenarios include:
- Special operations and direct action missions
- Combat search and rescue (CSAR)
- Hostage rescue and counter-terrorism
- Maritime counter-terrorism
- High-risk evacuation and general combat support
Key Benefits and Capabilities
- Designed for helicopter extraction where landing is not possible
- Rapid group evacuation — up to 10 personnel at once
- 25 m controlled deployment managed by loadmaster
- Stable in-flight performance at speeds up to 100 knots
- Operable in extreme temperatures from −30 °C to +50 °C
- Fire-resistant and sea-water-resistant for maritime and combat environments
- Collapsible design for easy storage and transport
- Service life up to 15 years and 3000 cycles
- Tested and approved on multiple helicopter platforms
Technical Specifications
- Safe Working Load: 1,500 kg
- System Weight: 53 kg
- Operating Temperature Range: −30 °C to +50 °C
- Environmental Resistance: Sea water, fire, and harsh operational conditions
- Deployment Line: 25 m
- Storage: Portable, collapsible configuration
- Art. Nr ESC01
- Load Capacity 1,500 kg
- Weight 53 kg
