Zodiac Milpro - 18 USG FUEL BLADDER

The Zodiac Milpro Flexible Fuel Bladder (Model Z66161) is engineered to deliver lightweight, robust, and highly portable fuel storage capabilities for Zodiac Milpro inflatable craft. Designed to extend operational range, this collapsible 18-gallon (68.1 L) bladder offers exceptional resistance to harsh environments and is compatible with Zodiac MILPRO Underwater Cache, AirDrop, and HeliDrop systems.

Performance Requirements

1. Fuel Capacity & Storage

• Nominal capacity: 18 US gallons (68.1 L)

• Full dimensions: 870 × 760 × 300 mm (34.25″ × 29.92″ × 11.81″)

• Empty (collapsed) dimensions: 900 × 840 × 50 mm (35.43″ × 33.08″ × 1.96″)

• Empty weight: approximately 3.65 kg (8.05 lbs)

2. Construction & Durability

• Crafted for portability and compact storage, the bladder is fully collapsible, minimizing required deck or storage space

• Constructed to resist abrasions and withstand extreme weather conditions and environmental stress

• Attachable on the bow floorboard, facilitating integration into Zodiac craft layouts

3. Operational Compatibility

• Approved for Underwater Cache, AirDrop, and HeliDrop operations, ensuring suitability for tactical or rescue deployments

• Compatible with various fuel line fittings:

  • BRP: Z66238

  • Mercury: Z66128

  • Yamaha: Z66237

Key Functional Objectives

• Maximize deployment range through secure and portable auxiliary fuel storage.

• Optimize compact storage in confined or multi-use vessel interiors.

• Ensure rugged dependability in extreme and tactical environments, under repeated folding and deployment cycles.

• Facilitate versatile deployment across air, underwater, and heli-drop mission profiles without compromising structural integrity.

• Provide seamless interoperability with Zodiac’s modular fuel system infrastructure.

Performance Acceptance Criteria