Our Hawk Cargo Hook is designed for aircraft lifting up to 1500kg (3300lb). The Hawk has EMC protection and has been selected and approved by Kawasaki Heavy Industries for use on MCH-101 Merlin for the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Forces. The design is of simple construction involving no delicate mechanisms requiring fine adjustment. Load release is via electrical solenoid and emergency release cable with seperate guarded lever override. The Hawk is available with load measurement to enable pilots to know the cargo’s weight and monitor the airframe. Kawasaki Heavy Industries The Hawk has been selected by Kawasaki for installation on MCH-101 Merlin. Releases 2.5 Times Rated Load Capable of releasing 2.5 times rated load mechanically; this extra margin of safety allows the hook to be released in emergency overload situations. Now Available with Load Measurement Available with load measurement, which enables the pilot to avoid overload situations. Hook Specification Part Number: Design Load: Proof Load: Ultimate Load: Mechanical Release Capacity: 3,750 Kg (min) Release: Manual Lever & Electrical Load Indication: Yes - Load Pin Force Required for Mechanical Release at 500 - 1500kg: 1.5 - 9.0 Kg Minimum Release Load: Unit Weight: Electrical Requirement: Electrical Connector: MIL Qualified: