Accudyne Systems, Inc. designed and built the electrical and mechanical systems for CargoLifter's CL75AC, an air crane capable of lifting and transporting 75 tons. As-built systems were integrated into the airframe onsite in Brand, Germany.

This project had special challenges as it involved engineering many complex systems and then integrating them at a remote location. Here are some of Accudyne's accomplishments:

• Engineered the ground interface system to withstand a hard impact of 240,000 pounds with less than a 2.0g load;
• Developed and refined the CL75AC's ballast system consisting of 4 ballast tanks, 2 trim tanks, and all of the plumbing to handle over 100 tons of fresh or salt water;
• Designed and installed the cover to protect the load frame components from the elements using the innovative FREELOAD-R rolling tarp system pioneered by the Chameleon company;
• Designed and installed the power system for the CL75AC;
• Designed and installed the control system for the load frame; and
• Developed and programmed the software to run and monitor all load frame systems.