Hornet – Helicopter Portable RC Drill
MPP’s helicopter portable RC (reverse circulation) drill, the Hornet was developed for drilling programs in remote areas. The Hornet features a 45 HP Kubota diesel engine, top drive assembly with a hollow/floating spindle and a modular design. The rig can be broken down into modules that weigh less than 1200 lbs. and are compact enough to fit into a small fixed-wing aircraft.
Features
- Lightweight modular design
- No module over 1250 lbs.
- Ideal for early-stage exploration
- Available booster package for deeper holes
Depth Capacities: Based on 300 CFM / 200 PSI compressor | |
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3-1/2" (89mm) | 330 ft / 100 m* |
*Depending on ground conditions |
Prime mover | |
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Model: | Kubota V1505T, 4 cylinder, turbo charged diesel engine |
Power: | 44.2 HP @ 3000 RPM |
Top drive rotation unit: | |
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Max torque: | 1500 lbs /ft |
RPM: | 0-120 RPM |
Spindle: | Floating w/ NSE2-7/8" Reconn thread |
Rotation motor: | Char-Lynn 6K series |
MAST AND FEED | |
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Design: | Cylinder feed |
Pullback: | 16,200 lbs. |
Pulldown: | 8250 lbs. |
Feed stroke: | 84" |
Working angle: | 45 to 90 degree |
Swivel | |
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Design: | Combination air inlet/sample discharge |
Discharge: | HD 2" Gooseneck assy. |
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM | |
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Design: | Fully hydraulic, no electronics, open loop |
Capacity: | 20 GPM |
System pressure: | 3000 PSI |
Filtration: | 10 micron |
Components: | Sauer Danfoss, Char-Lynn & Parker |
Heat exchanger: | Air:oil |
Control panel | |
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Panel: | Feed, rotate, setup functions, & E-stop |
Gauges: | Rotation, holdback & air pressure |
Water Injection Pump | |
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Max flow: | 9 GPM |
Max pressure: | 550 PSI |
Drill Table/BOP | |
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Opening: | 4-1/2" |
INCLUDED COMPONENTS | |
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Accessories: | Sample cyclone, air needle, saver sub, discharge/pressure hose |
Weights | |
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Drill/Feed frame: | 1250 lbs. |
Power unit: | 950 lbs. |
OPTIONS |
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Compressor package |
Booster package |
RAB package |
Track mounted |
Sample splitting equipment |
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