PATRIOT® On-Target Sustainment System
The PATRIOT® On-Target Sustainment System is a modular Land Based Hybrid Life Support System that allows an individual to operate in containment levels (masked up) for eight hours before performing service. The system delivers blower or non-blower assisted filtered air (PAPR Mode) or open circuit breathing gas (SCBA Mode) in this one integrated system. The 2.5 liter breathing bag can be attached on either side of the PATRIOT to accommodate left or right handed marksman.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Wilcox Industries Corporation |
| Product Name |
| PATRIOT® On-Target Sustainment System |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological; Radiological/Nuclear |
| Detection Method |
| PPE/Decon |
| Application |
| Personal Protective Equipment; |
| Equipment Type |
| PPE |
| Product Synopsis |
| The PATRIOT® On-Target Sustainment System is a modular Land Based Hybrid Life Support System that allows an individual to operate in containment levels (masked up) for eight hours before performing service. The system delivers blower or non-blower assisted filtered air (PAPR Mode) or open circuit breathing gas (SCBA Mode) in this one integrated system. The 2.5 liter breathing bag can be attached on either side of the PATRIOT to accommodate left or right handed marksman. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| U.S. Military Special Operations Forces (SOF) |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Operating Conditions |
| -34 to 93°C (-29 to 199°F) |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $3,400.00 |
| Air Quality Testing |
| Yes |
| Batteries |
| 8 3-volt Lithium batteries (2 minimum required for operation) |
| Connector Types |
| UAC QD/CGA 346-347 |
| Cylinder Capability |
| 310 bar |
| Decontaminable |
| Yes |
| Drinking Capability |
| Yes |
| Live Agent Tested |
| Yes |
| Material |
| Chemically hardened high strength polycarbonate materials and aerospace grade aluminum for durability. |
| Maximum Flow Rate |
| 40 |
| NIOSH Approved |
| Yes |
| Number of Cylinders |
| 2 |
| Tested By |
| U.S. Department of Defense |
| Type of BA |
| Hybrid (APR, PAPR, SAR, SCBA) |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| The PATRIOT easily integrates with most current use chemical masks. The system can also be operated as an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) or Supplied Air Respirator (SAR) and has been tested to operate in CBRN contaminated environments. |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 10 years |
