Product information "Zodiac Milpro - 6 USG FUEL BLADDER"
The Zodiac Milpro 6 USG Fuel Bladder (P/N Z66108) is a compact, foldable auxiliary fuel containment unit crafted for use aboard Zodiac Milpro inflatable boats and RIBs. Designed with tactical operations in mind, this bladder occupies minimal deck space while offering resilient, reliable performance under harsh and intensive use conditions.
Performance Requirements
1. Fuel Capacity & Storage
Nominal capacity: 6 US gallons (22.7 L).
Full dimensions: approximately 819 × 530 × 230 mm (31.9″ × 20.9″ × 9″).
Collapsed (empty) dimensions: approximately 830 × 540 × 50 mm (32.6″ × 21.3″ × 2″).
Empty weight: about 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs).
2. Construction & Durability
Designed for minimal deck footprint and intensive, rugged use.
Attachment method: typically secured along the buoyancy tube at four points; lifeline carabiners may also be used.
Certified for tactical operations including Underwater Caché, Airdrop, and HeliDrop missions.
3. Operational Compatibility
Integrates seamlessly with Zodiac Milpro systems built for rapid deployment across waterborne and airborne platforms.
Functional Objectives
Enhance operational range with portable fuel storage, while maintaining vessel maneuverability and deck space for other payloads.
Ensure durability under repeated folding, deployment, and exposure to harsh environmental conditions.
Facilitate rapid deployment in tactical environments—such as drops, subsea retrieval, or near-theater staging.
Maintain compatibility with Zodiac Milpro attachment systems and mission-specific equipment.
Performance Acceptance Criteria
| Test/Parameter | Requirement |
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| Fuel Capacity Accuracy | Holds 6 US gal ± 1 % |
| Dimensional Compliance | Full: 819 × 530 × 230 mm; Empty: 830 × 540 × 50 mm ± tolerance |
| Weight Limit | ≤ 2.6 kg (≤ 5.7 lbs) when empty |
| Leak Integrity | No leakage under hydrostatic pressure after prolonged fill and holding |
| Structural Resilience | No damage after exposure to abrasion, UV, salt spray, repeated folding |
| Tactical Load Capability | Passes certified Underwater Caching, Airdrop, and HeliDrop stress tests |
| Secure Attachment | Remains fastened under dynamic loads when attached at four buoyancy points |
| Category: | Rescue Boats |
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