SRMAC Air-Cycle Military Flight-Line Air Conditioner
Freon-free air-cycle flight-line air conditioner for fighter aircraft, using a patented twin-screw compressor.
Developed by SRM and Kocoverk, the SRMAC is a self-contained, portable flight-line air-conditioning system that conditions ground air for military fighter aircraft such as the JAS 39 Gripen, F-15, F-16, F-18, Rafale, Mirage, EF 2000, Tornado, MIG and F-4. It uses air-cycle technology built around SRM's world-patented high-tech twin-screw compressor, with the air itself as the cooling/heating medium, eliminating hazardous refrigerants such as freon or ammonia and the risk of refrigerant leakage. With very few moving parts it requires less maintenance than freon systems, can be driven by electric motor, diesel engine or hydraulic motor, and allows the aircraft APU to be turned off while servicing.
Technical specifications.
| Airflow capacity 500–3000 m³/h | |
| Heating mode +20 °C to +160 °C; air discharge temperature −5 °C to +10 °C | |
| Air pressure 5–85 kPa | |
| Operating ambient range −40 °C to +55 °C | |
| Refrigerant | air (air-cycle, no freon/ammonia) |
| Air-start capability 100 lbs/min at 42 psig (electric version with heat exchanger and water separator — Swedish Air Force model) | |
| Electric- or diesel-powered core unit (electric motor, gearbox, compressor(s), expander) | |
Use cases.
- ›Flight-line ground cooling/heating and ventilation of military fighter aircraft
- ›Air-start support for fighter aircraft
- ›Air forces requiring a freon-free, low-maintenance ground conditioning system
Replacements & compatible alternatives.
Comparable Ground Support Equipment (GSE) from other suppliers. Cross-shop on specs — confirm exact fit and compatibility with the supplier before specifying.
