Ratis Sof Lpu With Hammar Electronic Inflator

Following five years of extensive collaborative research and development, Mustang Survival's newest inflatable is the smallest self-righting inflatable LPU (life preserver unit) for maritime special operations on the market.

While the MD1500 RATIS LPU only weighs 1 lb, it provides 40 lbs buoyancy. The biggest contributor to this weight savings is a new ultralightweight membrane film, used for the inflation chamber.

Mustang Survival's new RATIS LPU is offered in three configurations to fit the operational profiles of most LPU users. The MD1500 utilizes a programmable automatic inflator, MD1501 utilizes HIT hydrostatic inflator and MD1502 utilizes Hammar's new manual inflator.

RATIS is being referred to as a SOF LPU, but everyone who currently uses some form of inflatable LPU is going to want this. Not only can it be attached to equipment via PALS webbing, but they've also created a stand alone harness so the LPU can be worn alone. That's great for over the water Helo passengers, parachutists during admin jumps and small boat passengers. Additionally, SOLAS reflective tape is attached to the inflation chamber via hook and loop, could be replaced with GLINT by the user, to support those TTPs which use those markings. Because of the RATIS LPU's low profile, the wearer will barely know it's there. It's not going to impede movement or situational awareness. In the event of inflation, the chamber is out front, above any equipment such as ammunition, first aid kit, or radios. That way, the wearer can still access that gear.