The ATL Drop Drum™ is an Aerial Fuel Transport container that can be pressure filled with gasoline, jet fuel or diesel for rapid transport by helicopter, truck, rail or vessel. ATL Drop Drums™ are available in 3 sizes: 55 gallons (220 liters), 250 gallons (1000 liters) and 500 gallons (2000 liters).
ATL Drop Drums™ serve as fuel dispensing depots for military troop support, off-shore drilling, remote construction and mining sites, power generation, oil rig support, and rescue/recovery operations.
Each Drop Drum™ features two access flanges and a 2-inch (50mm) fill/discharge port. These Drums are constructed of ballistic nylon and tire cord for exceptional strength and minimal weight. This unique material exceeds Mil-D-23119-D Specs.
ATL Drop Drums™ feature three internal restraint straps, two welded lift lugs, 2 H-D nut-ring flanges, 2 steel cover plates, plus optional high-tensile strength lift slings and gate valves.
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130 lbs. (59 kg)
51" diam. x 52"ht. (130cm x 132cm)
5 psi (34.5 kPa)
20 psi (137.9 kPa)
40 psi (275.8 kPa)
3-5 Vertical
Diesel, JP Fuels, MOGAS, AVGAS, Kerosene, Lube Oils