APPF
Running Tow-mato Target
APPF Inc. developed its next-generation of Target balloon/buoy for use in training exercises, man over board drills, and race marker buoys. Out new model is the “Running Tow-mato”. Is designed to be easy to deploy. Easy to unpack, set up, inflate, launch and recover. The APPF “Killer Tomatoes”® Running Tow-mato is designed to be towed behind the Naval ship or for use with auxiliary vessel. Tow able speed up to 25 knots in Sea State #1. Tow-mato replicates a moving target for shooting practice.
Our patented design includes mounting the technically advanced radar reflector in the “Catch Rain Position” as high as possible within the target. This results in a stronger radar image. Radar visible at 10 miles (16.1 km.) in calm sea conditions is typical. The APPF “Killer Tomatoes”® can be recovered using the foating trip line.
Our patented design includes mounting the technically advanced radar reflector in the “Catch Rain Position” as high as possible within the target. This results in a stronger radar image. Radar visible at 10 miles (16.1 km.) in calm sea conditions is typical. The APPF “Killer Tomatoes”® can be recovered using the foating trip line.
APPF “Killer Tomatoes”® NSN-6920-TOW
- Pre-inflated Size: 5’ x5’ x14’ +/- 6”
- Height: 6.5 Ft.
- Length: 15 Ft.
- Width: 6.5 Ft.
- Shipping carton:
- Weight: 29 lbs.
- External Radar Reflector- Davis Instrument
- 6 Reinforced Metal D-Rings
- 3 Point tow harness w/carabiner- 7 ft.
- Towing Speed (maximum)
- Sea State 1: 25 knots
- Sea State 2: 20 knots
- Sea State 3: 15 knots
- Accessories:
- 1000 ft. Tow Rope (Not included)
NSN-6920-TOW – The radar image of our target buoys is strong because the internally mounted US Coast Guard tested radar reflector generates 13.2 sq. yds. (12 m./.012 km.) of effective Radar Cross Section in the X or 3CM Band (9-9.6 GHz Frequency) based on optimum orientation.
Our target buoy can be easily inflated with a leaf-blower. Water filled adjustable ballast stabilizes towing and prevents spinning and tumbling.
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Killer Tomatoes® Trademark & Copyrights are owned by W. Finletter Films, LLC. Killer Tomatoes are used with permission.
Killer Tomatoes® Trademark & Copyrights are owned by W. Finletter Films, LLC. Killer Tomatoes are used with permission.
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