Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

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Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Mission-critical ground handling, servicing, power, lifting, and armament systems for frontline combat and transport aircraft

Aircraft Towbar

Aircraft Towbar
Hydraulic Servicing Trolley ("U-HST")
Ground Power Unit (GPU)
Weapon Loading & Armament Handling
Aircraft Lifting Jacks
Aircraft Recovery & Crash/Salvage
Fuel Consumption Trolley (FCT-1000)
Aircraft Towbar

Aircraft Towbar

Used to move fighter, trainer, or transport aircraft on the ground including in hangars, on dispersal areas, and along the flight line without starting the aircraft's engine. This helps save fuel, reduces engine running hours, and lowers wear and tear during routine ground movement.

Compatible Aircraft Platforms:
Tejas Mirage-2000 Jaguar MIG-21 Bison Hawk Rafale
Technical Parameters
  • Working Media Hydraulic Fluid oil
  • Tank Capacity 2 Liters
  • Pulling Capacity Up to 15 Tons
  • Equipment Weight 200 ± 15 kg
  • Overall Dimensions L=7010 ±100 mm, W=650 ±50 mm, H=650 ±50 mm
Hydraulic Servicing Trolley

Hydraulic Servicing Trolley ("U-HST")

Used to check, calibrate and service an aircraft's hydraulic systems, including the undercarriage (landing gear) system, flight control surfaces and armament-related mechanisms, in support of routine and scheduled maintenance of hydraulic circuits. This product is also referred to as the Universal Servicing Trolley ("U-HST").

Technical Parameters
  • Working Media Hydraulic Oil, MIL-PRF-83282
  • Reservoir Capacity 70 Liters Each Tank
  • Main Pump Flow & Pressure Max 120 LPM at 4500 PSI Each System
  • Boost Pump Flow & Pressure Max 170 LPM @ 40 to 140 PSI Each System
  • Applications Undercarriage, flight control surfaces, armament circuits
Ground Power Unit (GPU)

Ground Power Unit (GPU)

Supplies external AC and DC electrical power to aircraft while on the ground, providing the power required to operate the aircraft's electrical and avionics systems without the need to start the aircraft's engines or auxiliary power unit (APU).

Technical Parameters
  • Output Capacity 25–180 kVA (Model-dependent)
  • AC Voltage 115V / 200V AC (3-Phase)
  • DC Voltage 28V DC (Single/Double output)
  • Frequency 400 Hz
  • Engine Type 3-cylinder to 6-cylinder diesel (varies by model)
  • Dimensions 2,300 mm to 3,800 mm (Self-propelled & Tow-type)
  • Operating Weight 1,800 kg to 3,500 kg (model-dependent)
  • Ambient Temperature Range -30°C to +50°C (as standard)
Weapon Loading & Armament Handling Equipment

Weapon Loading & Armament Handling Equipment

Used for the safe transportation, positioning and loading of armaments and munitions onto combat aircraft. The trolley facilitates the movement and loading of bombs and missiles in accordance with applicable defence safety and handling protocols.

Technical Parameters
  • Maximum Lifting Capacity 500 to 1,000 kg
  • Overall Dimensions L 4,000 ±50 mm, W 1,000 ±30 mm, H 550 ±10 mm
  • Extended Height 900 ±20 mm
  • Vertical Adjustment 350 ±10 mm
  • Lateral Cradle Adjustment 80 ±5 mm
  • Hydraulic Jack Length 690 mm, Dia 160 mm
  • Wheel Assembly Rear & Front Pneumatic Wheels, 200 × 100 mm
Aircraft Lifting Jacks

Aircraft Lifting Jacks

Provides the capability to lift aircraft for maintenance and servicing operations. Used during scheduled maintenance and servicing of aircraft, including routine maintenance of the undercarriage (landing gear) system and shock absorbers, and for tyre and brake system inspection, replacement, and servicing.

Compatible Aircraft Platforms:
SU-30 MKI IL-76 Cargo Hawk AN-32 HTT-40 Rafale
Technical Parameters
  • Lifting Capacity 5 tons (5,000 kg) to 70 tons (70,000 kg)
  • Tank Capacity 18 Liters
  • Lift Height Range 760 ±15 mm (min) to 2,130 ±20 mm (max)
  • Power Stroke Travel 1,030 mm ± 10 mm
  • Hydraulic Operating Pressure 130 + 5 kg/cm²
  • Weight 240 kg (approx.)
  • Overall Dimensions L = 1,475 mm, W = 1,040 mm, H = 945 mm
Aircraft Recovery & Crash/Salvage Equipment

Aircraft Recovery & Crash/Salvage Equipment

Used to provide immediate response and recovery of aircraft involved in emergency landings, crashes or runway excursions covering weighing and handling of the disabled aircraft, tyre changes, recovery from the runway or dispersal area, and safe transportation to a repair station or designated safe location.

Technical Parameters
  • Drive Configuration Diesel-based, self-driven, 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
  • Engine Power More than 80 BHP
  • Ground Clearance Minimum 260 mm
  • Payload Capacity > 1,300 kg
  • Response Speed 0–60 km/hr in <15 sec; top speed 80 km/hr
  • Braking Performance Stops within 12 m at 32 km/hr
  • Cargo Platform 3.4 × 1.8 × 0.45 m platform
Fuel Consumption Trolley

Fuel Consumption Trolley (FCT-1000)

Used to simulate the fuel storage and fuel consumption status of a fighter aircraft on the ground, without starting the aircraft's engine. Using this trolley, the aircraft's fuel tank and fuel consumption patterns can be calibrated, along with verification of the necessary safety warnings and indications of the fuel system, including calibration of the aircraft's fuel consumption meters. This equipment is designed for carrying out defueling and fuel consumption sequencing check of Su-30MKI aircraft.

Compatible Aircraft Platforms:
SU-30 MKI
Technical Parameters
  • Working Medium Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), Type Jet A-1
  • Fuel Drain System Working Pressure 6 + 2 kg/cm²
  • Delivery Rate (Fuel Drain) 30–700 LPM
  • Working Pressure (Fuel Boost System) 18 + 2 kg/cm²
  • Overall Dimensions (max) 4,000 × 2,200 × 1,700 mm
  • Cleanliness Standard Class 8 of GOST 17216-2001, or Class 4 as per NAS 1638

Ground Support Equipment (GSE) - Master Comparison Table

S. No. Product Indicative Image Key Specifications Application / Use
1 Aircraft Towbar Aircraft Towbar • Working Media: Hydraulic Fluid oil
• Tank Capacity: 2 Liters
• Pulling Capacity: Up to 15 Tons
• Weight: 200 ±15kg
• Overall Dimensions: L=7010 ±100 mm, W=650 ±50mm, H=650 ±50mm
Used to move fighter, trainer, or transport aircraft on the ground including in hangars, on dispersal areas, and along the flight line without starting the aircraft's engine.
Supported: Tejas, Mirage-2000, Jaguar, MIG-21 Bison, Hawk, Rafale.
2 Hydraulic Servicing Trolley Hydraulic Servicing Trolley • Working Media: Hydraulic Oil, MIL-PRF-83282
• Reservoir Capacity: 70 Liters Each Tank
• Main Pump: Max 120 LPM at 4500 PSI Each System
• Boost Pump: Max 170 LPM @ 40 to 140 PSI Each System
Used to check, calibrate and service an aircraft's hydraulic systems, including undercarriage (landing gear), flight control surfaces and armament mechanisms. Referred to as Universal Servicing Trolley ("U-HST").
3 Ground Power Unit (GPU) Ground Power Unit • Output: 25–180 kVA, 115V / 200V AC (3-Phase), 28V DC, Single/Double output
• Engine: 3-cylinder to 6-cylinder
• Frequency: 400 Hz
• Dimensions: 2,300 mm to 3,800 mm (Self-propelled & Tow-type)
• Weight: 1,800 kg to 3,500 kg
• Ambient Temp: -30°C to +50°C
Supplies external AC and DC electrical power to aircraft while on the ground to operate electrical systems without starting aircraft engines or APU.
4 Weapon Loading & Armament Handling Equipment Weapon Loading Equipment • Max Weight lifting: 500 to 1000 kg
• Dimensions: L 4,000 ± 50 mm, W 1,000 ± 30 mm, H 550 ± 10 mm (Extended 900 ±20 mm)
• Vertical adjustment: 350 ± 10 mm; Lateral: 80 ± 5 mm
• Hydraulic Jack: Length 690 mm, Dia 160 mm
• Wheel assembly: Pneumatic Wheels 200 × 100 mm
Safe transportation, positioning and loading of armaments, munitions, bombs and missiles onto combat aircraft under defence safety protocols.
5 Aircraft Lifting Jacks Aircraft Lifting Jacks • Lifting Capacity: 5 tons (5,000 kg) to 70 tons (70,000 kg)
• Tank Capacity: 18 Liters
• Lift height range: 760 ± 15 mm (min) to 2,130 ± 20 mm (max)
• Power stroke travel: 1,030 mm ± 10 mm
• Operating pressure: 130 + 5 kg/cm²
• Weight: 240 kg (approx.)
• Dimensions: L=1,475 mm, W=1,040 mm, H=945 mm
Provides capability to lift aircraft for scheduled maintenance, undercarriage (landing gear) servicing, shock absorbers, tyre and brake replacement.
Supported: SU-30 MKI, IL-76, Hawk, AN-32, HTT-40, Rafale.
6 Aircraft Recovery & Crash/Salvage Equipment Aircraft Recovery Equipment • Drive type: Diesel-based, self-driven, 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
• Engine power: More than 80 BHP | Clearance: Min 260 mm
• Payload: > 1300 Kg
• Response speed: 0–60 km/hr in <15 sec; top speed 80 km/hr
• Braking: Stops within 12 m at 32 km/hr
• Platform: 3.4 × 1.8 × 0.45 m
Immediate emergency response and recovery of aircraft involved in emergency landings, crashes or runway excursions covering weighing, handling, tyre changes, and safe transport.
7 Fuel Consumption Trolley Fuel Consumption Trolley • Working medium: Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), Jet A-1
• Fuel drain system: 6 + 2 kg/cm², Rate 30–700 LPM
• Fuel boost system: 18 + 2 kg/cm²
• Dimensions (max): 4,000 × 2,200 × 1,700 mm
• Cleanliness standard: Class 8 (GOST 17216-2001) / Class 4 (NAS 1638)
Simulates fuel storage and consumption status on the ground without starting engine. Calibrates fuel tanks, consumption meters, safety warnings, defueling and sequencing check of Su-30MKI aircraft.