OverviewThe X-Back MOLLE+ Air Crew Life Vest is an ETSO-2C504 approved constant-wear life vest for helicopter operations to and from helidecks in hostile sea areas. Manufactured by SWITLIK, the vest combines an X-Back ergonomic harness with a laser-cut MOLLE system for mission-specific accessory configuration.
Product Features- Signature SWITLIK X-Back ergonomic design for seated comfort and secure restraint.
- One-size-fits-all with extensive adjustment range.
- Dual-opening zipper for rapid donning and access.
- Load-transferring design to reduce neck loading during prolonged wear.
- Twin-chamber inflatable cell with two oral inflation tubes for redundancy.
- Built-in locator light and emergency whistle.
- Integrated pockets for excess webbing and equipment retention.
- Front lifting strap rated for emergency lifting of +585 lbs (265 kg).
- Heavy-duty metal adjusters on the X-Back harness.
- FR Nylon cover fabric for flame resistance.
- Includes floating buddy line, strobe light and detachable spray hood.
- Reflective binding on inflatable cell for increased visibility.
- Laser-cut MOLLE system allows modular attachment of mission equipment.
- Low-profile design minimizes interference with flight helmets and headsets.
Switlik TBO RecommendationSWITLIK Constant Wear life vests are supplied with a recommended 2-year TBO. The vest must be inspected, tested, repaired and recertified by an Authorized Service Center in accordance with the latest CMM revision every two years from the date of manufacture.
SpecificationsWeight: 3.95 lbs (1.79 kg)
Buoyancy: Over 35 lbs
Inflation System: Two (2) 18g CO2 cylinders
Cover Fabric: FR Nylon
Color: Blue & International Orange
TSO Approvals: TSO-c13D; ETSO-2C504; CAP1034; IOGP690 compliant
Model / Part / Description (selection)Model: HV-35C — Part: S-7200-XXX — Description: X-Back MOLLE+ Vest (ETSO/TSO) (-646 Blue) (-647 International Orange)
Part: S-7208-XX — Description: X-Back MOLLE+ Cover (-26 Blue) (-27 Orange)
Part: S-7220-2 — Description: X-Back MOLLE+ Cell
Technical features / Caractéristiques techniques- Weight: 3.95 lbs (1.79 kg)
- Buoyancy: Over 35 lbs
- Inflation System: Two (2) 18g CO2 cylinders
- Cover Fabric: FR Nylon
- Available Colors: Blue & International Orange
- Approvals / Compliance: TSO-c13D, ETSO-2C504, CAP1034, IOGP690 compliant
- Commercial Model: HV-35C
- Additional Features: twin-chamber inflatable cell, two oral inflation tubes, built-in locator light, emergency whistle, front lifting strap (585 lbs / 265 kg emergency rating), reflective binding, detachable spray hood, laser-cut MOLLE for accessory customization