Tactical Fast Rope
Tactical Fast Rope - Rapid Helicopter Deployment and Extraction Rope
Developed for military and special-forces operations, this 8-strand nylon/acrylic rope balances grip, shock absorption, durability and ease of handling. Each rope is supplied ready to use with a terminal eye and whipped end, with optional extraction loops.
Features
- Grippy construction
- Spun fibre enhances grip
- Light and flexible
- Shock absorbing
- Hard-wearing and abrasion resistant
- Liquid absorption reduces slipperiness in poor conditions
- Oleophilic acrylic absorbs oil and grease
- Hydrophilic nylon absorbs water
Technical
| Nominal diameter | 40 mm |
|---|---|
| Construction | 8-Strand |
| Material | Nylon/acrylic blend |
| Colour | Olive green |
| Linear density | 57.5 kg/100 m relaxed |
| Runnage | 1.75 m/kg relaxed |
Standard Range
| Manufacture | Bespoke to application |
|---|---|
| Standard eye size | 200 mm |
Applications
- Rapid helicopter deployment
- Personnel extraction
- Military and special-forces training
Options
- Stealth Fibre® UHMwPE extraction loops
- Stealth Sky Hook
- Soft eye with cover
Termination Options
| Terminal | Weight (kg) | Fibre Material | Chafe Protection | Minimum Break Load (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stealth Sky Hook | 0.3 | Stealth Fibre® UHMwPE | Stealth Fibre® UHMwPE sheath | 6700 |
| Soft Eye with Cover | 1.0 | Acrylic/nylon blend | Woven ripstop sleeve | 6700 |
Note: Termination break loads tested in accordance with ISO 2307:2019.
