Application
The Pains Wessex 250 is designed for ease of operation in the most extreme weather conditions. It can be used in all situations where a line is required to be passed accurately and quickly, these include:-
• All line-throwing operations at sea between vessels, ship-to-shore, shore-to-ship and shore based rescue services.
• Rescue of swimmers in distress.
• Line carrying across obstacles and rough terrain.
Specifications
Projects a line to a nominal range of 250m in calm conditions.
• Length: 33 cm (13.0 in)
• Height: 31.3 cm (12.3 in)
• Diameter: 20.5 cm (8.1 in)
• Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lb.)
• Rocket Weight Max: 472g (1 lb.)
• Explosive Content Max.:118g (4.16 oz.)
• Line breaking strain: >2 kn