AW119 & AW109 Fast Rope System (FRS)

Rapid personnel insertion and extraction for AW119 and AW109 helicopters. One Hand, One Motion(™) operation supports simultaneous two-person deployment up to 280 kg, HEC-compliant, built formilitary and law enforcement operations.

AW119 & AW109 Fast Rope System (FRS)

The GCC Aero Fast Rope System (FRS) enables military, law enforcement, and special operations teams to deploy rapidly from a hovering helicopter in situations where landing is impractical or impossible. Personnel descend a high-strength fast rope directly into confined, elevated, or otherwise inaccessible locations, delivering a fast, reliable insertion solution for mission-critical operations.

Purpose-designed and built for Leonardo AW119 and AW109 helicopters, the system is engineered to meet demanding operational requirements without compromising on weight, speed, or durability.

Key Features

280 kg (617 lb) operating load — compliant with Human External Cargo (HEC) requirements
Simultaneous two-person deployment — up to 120 kg per person plus 20 kg equipment
Rope compatibility — standard 40 mm and 44 mm diameter fast ropes
Lightweight, high-strength structural design
Foldable, aerodynamic profile for minimal drag
Fast install/removal — uses existing hard points, minimal aircraft downtime
One Hand, One Motion (™) operation for rapid, intuitive deployment
Mission-ready construction built for military and law enforcement operations

Engineered for One Hand, One Motion (™) operation, the GCC Aero FRS provides a safe, reliable fast roping solution for the most demanding operational environments.