ATE-1 TYPE
EVACUATION BREATHING APPARATUS
FOR TANK CREW MEMBERS
Patent PL 190800
NATO Stock Numer NSN 4240-43-000-1362

Purpose.

The ATE-1 chemical oxygen evacuation breathing apparatus is an individual apparatus for emergency escape from flooded armoured combat vehicles. It is designed for the respiratory protection of the user against harmful substances whilst evacuating the armoured vehicle. The apparatus allows its user to leave a submerged vehicle and breathe safely whilst traveling to the surface, breathe safely whilst on the surface of the water and swim to the shore.
On land the apparatus can also be used while escaping from other respiratory hazards, it is designed for use in circumstances where there is or may be oxygen deficiency or a build up of toxic gasses.

Technical data

- Breathing resistance (inhale & exhale )
at the air flow of 35 l/min 		1700 Pa
- Rated duration
at the air flow of 35 l/min ( on land & in water ) : 		 
         medium work - 60 min
- Oxygen reserves of emergency container 8 dm3
- mass 5 kg
- overall dimensions of folded apparatus 90 x 260 x 390 mm
   
Environmental conditions ( during operation )  
temperature -400 C ÷ +500C

Design

The ATE-1 evacuation apparatus consists of :
  • - displacement life jacket
  • - canister (KO2) PT-1
  • - start up oxygen canister (O2) PAT-1
  • - swimming mask
    • ( breathing hose with mouth piece and swim mask )
  • - carrying bag
  • - anti-mist cloth
  • - instruction for use
Advantages
  • - Simple operation
  • - Comfort of breathing
  • - Comfort of use
  • - Combined life jacket and breathing protection
  • - Possibility to use on the land and underwater
  • - Lightweight

The ATE-1 evacuation apparatus has a certificate of conformity No 01/OCWAMW/04 issued by The NAVY ACADEMY in Gdynia, POLAND

NATO Stock Numer NSN 4240-43-000-1362

back