Cobham's oxygen systems are designed with the mission profile
and end-users in mind. Whether its primary or emergency oxygen
systems for transport, tanker, cargo or fighter aircraft crew and
passengers, high-altitude parachutists, or battlefield medical
operations, Cobham's unique pedigree in designing complete oxygen
systems for multiple applications ensures an optimised, high
performance and reliable oxygen system in any harsh
environment. Cobham's capabilities include:
- Employing multiple technologies as oxygen sources,
- Incorporating state-of-the-art breathing regulation,
- Providing superior test equipment and aftermarket support.
Next Generation Oxygen Systems
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Multiple technologies providing a source of oxygen for any
mission
No matter the mission profile, Cobham possesses the technology
to satisfy the customer requirement. Customized for each
application, Cobham will work with the customer to provide an
oxygen solution that uses gaseous, liquid or Pressure Swing
Adsorption-generated oxygen to optimize mission performance and
duration.
Cobham specialises in lighter weight gaseous oxygen
(GOX) systems, using high pressure composite bottles that
provide extended duration and increased performance. Cobham's GOX
systems are developed for a variety of applications including
aircraft oxygen systems, the state-of-the-art PHANTOM parachutist
oxygen system, portable and emergency oxygen systems.
Cobham's liquid oxygen (LOX) systems have been
developed for a variety of military aircraft where liquid oxygen is
most effective. With the ability to scale systems to provide
oxygen for up to 10 users for an extended period of time, Cobham
can develop systems as the primary oxygen source for a particular
application or as a secondary oxygen source to extend mission
duration in battlefield operations.
Often utilised as an upgrade on aircraft over existing GOX or
LOX systems, Cobham's On-Board Oxygen Generation Systems
(OBOGS) provides an unlimited supply of breathing oxygen
to pilots and passengers utilising Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA)
technology. Cobham is a pioneer in OBOGS design, with high
performance and high reliability OBOGS fielded on fighter, trainer,
transport and tiltrotor aircraft. Cobham's OBOGS provide
logistics costs savings over traditional GOX or LOX systems
on-board aircraft as well as simplifying battlefield operations in
point-of-use oxygen applications. Cobham OBOGS
configurations, currently installed in 3,800 aircraft flying today,
have accumulated over 7 million OBOGS flight hours - 30 times more
than competitors.
State-of-the-art breathing regulation
Cobham's breathing regulators, integrated as part of the entire
oxygen system, are the most widely fielded oxygen regulators in the
world, providing unparalleled performance and reliability.
Cobham's regulators, used in a variety of configurations including
cockpit panel, ejection seat, chest, and mask mounted, are
specifically designed for a wide range of inlet pressures,
environmental conditions and mission applications. With this
breadth of capability, Cobham can offer an off-the-shelf or a
customized regulator solution depending on the specific
requirement.
Ground Support, Test Equipment and Aftermarket Support
Beyond the design of the actual oxygen system Cobham systems
typically include additional ground support and test equipment
providing on-site testing capability to ensure proper system
function. Cobham offers manual and automated ground support
and test equipment in a variety of different configurations from
on-aircraft test equipment to depot level test stands for equipment
including OBOGS, regulators and high-altitude parachutist oxygen
systems. Additionally, Cobham provides in-house and field
service support and training for customers. Extensive
aftermarket expertise ensures the customer's equipment is always
available for use.
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