Light-Weight
Lowest Cost | Lowest Weight
The modern solution.
The Light-weight AH is an innovative iteration of the AH weaponry system, engineered to offer similar capabilities in a more lightweight and field-serviceable package. It achieves an impressive weight reduction of up to 29% while carrying 6,000 rounds of 7.62mm or 1,200 rounds of .50 cal ammo, making it an excellent choice for missions where weight and lethality are critical factors.
Constructed primarily from sheet metal, the Light-weight AH is designed with field maintenance as a top priority. This approach to engineering ensures that repairs can be executed efficiently in the field, requiring only basic sheet metal stock and rivets. The system's simplified construction significantly enhances its operational readiness and reduces downtime, while still delivering the robust performance expected from the AH series. For military and civil applications demanding reliability, ease of maintenance, and reduced aircraft weight, the Light-weight AH offers an ideal balance of functionality and practicality.
Upgraded Outboards
Our Upgraded Outboards, developed in collaboration with Alkan, offer enhanced performance and versatility. These lightweight jettison racks feature improved maintenance, relocated connectors for better protection, and quick-disconnect pins for easy installation. An optional 6-inch extension accommodates wider weapon payloads, replacing the previous "long" and "short" outboard variants.
Ultra Light M134 Mount
The Ultra Light M134 mount offers unparalleled ease of use and versatility. With its quick-release, tool-less design, the M134 can be installed in under 10 seconds. The mount features a tapered slot that guides gun studs into place, while a bump stop on the aft ball mount ensures automatic alignment. Secure locking is achieved through ratcheting latch handles. Available in both fixed and boresightable configurations, this mount combines rapid deployment with precision.
Magazine Skis
The innovative magazine rail system ensures swift and secure reloading in the field. Featuring low-friction Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) skis, the magazine effortlessly slides into its stowed position. The rail's "funnel" shape guides the magazine precisely into place, facilitating quick reloads even in challenging conditions. Once positioned, the magazine automatically locks securely, ensuring reliability during operations.
Equipment
Outboard Bomb Rack Adapter
Inboard Rocket Launcher Mount
Tip Store Mount
M134 Mount
7.62 mm Magazine
0.50 Cal. Magazine
Weapons
M2/M3
GAU-19/A Machine Guns (outboard)
M134 Miniguns (inboard)
MK19
M260/M261 Rocket Launchers*
MJ12 Rocket Launchers*
Viper Strike
Hellfire/DAGR
M310 Hellfire Missile Launchers (outboard)
AGM-176 Griffin tip store
* inboard or outboard
MARK-IV Rail Kit
Installation
The MK-4C Rail Kit is comprised of all the components permanently installed in the aircraft that provide reinforced attachment points for the armament system.
* Includes all rails, doublers, inserts, consumables, fasteners, etc. required to perform the
Mounting
The Center Section (aka "the plank") provides a mounting platform for weapons and equipment.
* Includes the four struts and all pins required to attach the Center Section to the MK-4C Rail Kit.
