K470 & K470-Plus
The K470 is the ZARGES flagship transit case, used by armed forces worldwide in desert and arctic environments. It protects hazardous and high-value equipment at the lowest weight in its class. Available in the standard transit-case design or as the K470-Plus, a two-piece configuration with a removable upper shell.
K424
The K424 combines K470 construction with integrated on-road mobility and optional off-road capability, for transporting equipment and materials over rough ground.
K473
The K473 is the heavy-duty case in the ZARGES line, built for maximum load-bearing strength and stability. It is used worldwide to transport heavy machinery and equipment.
K475
The K475 is the top-specification case in the ZARGES line, built for extreme environments. Waterproof and vapor-proof, with optional RFI shielding, for the most sensitive equipment.
FIVE STANDARD SIZES
| Part No. | Inside L × W × H (in) | Outside L × W × H (in) | Volume (cu ft) | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45133 | 14.2 × 14.2 × 10.4 | 15.7 × 15.7 × 11.8 | 1.2 | 12.1 |
| 45135 | 18.1 × 18.1 × 14.4 | 19.7 × 19.7 × 15.7 | 2.7 | 18.1 |
| 45138 | 22.0 × 14.2 × 14.4 | 23.6 × 15.7 × 15.7 | 2.6 | 17.2 |
| 45141 | 29.9 × 14.2 × 10.4 | 31.5 × 15.7 × 11.8 | 2.6 | 20.1 |
| 45145 | 29.9 × 22.0 × 18.1 | 31.5 × 23.6 × 19.7 | 6.9 | 37 |
Dimensions approximate. Lid opening is 1.3 in smaller than inside dimensions. Available as UN-approved hazardous-goods packaging.
TESTED TO US MILITARY STANDARDS.
Results from the ZARGES Defence Catalogue. Each test was run by an independent testing institute or on ZARGES' own test rigs, on the case series listed.
Rain & Blowing Rain
40 mph wind, approx. 4 in/h rainfall, minimum 30 minutes per side.
Blowing Dust
20 mph dust-laden wind, two 6-hour runs.
Salt Fog
96 hours salt spray at 95°F (shipboard and coastal service).
Fungus
28 days in fungal-growth conditions (jungle and humid storage).
Reusable Air Transport
Rated for at least 100 round trips. Tested by Dayton T. Brown, an independent US lab.
Beyond the US standards. K470 and K475 cases are also certified to European standards, for example UN hazardous-goods packaging type-tested under Germany's federal materials institute (BAM), IP65 / IP67 sealing certified by TÜV SÜD, and the German defence container standard VG 95 613 (K475).
ON THE ANDURIL ALTIUS‑600M PRODUCTION LINE
ALTIUS‑600M airframes staged on stacks of ZARGES K470 transit cases on Anduril's production line — palletized, and labeled Class 9 lithium‑battery / Cargo Aircraft Only.
UN Packaging Group I certification, ATA 300 compliance, and a 2,000 lb stacking load allow the K470 to ship directly from the production floor to the cargo hold.
Request QuoteLOADED INTO THE AIRBUS H145
In Airbus Helicopters' launch video for the new H145, a ZARGES transit case is loaded into the cargo bay by forklift.
SUPERIOR
Protection.
Lightweight & Strong
- 50% lighter than plastic cases*
- 70% lighter than roadie cases*
- Rugged, fully-welded profile frame
- Will not warp or crack
Durability & Resistance
- 2-7x greater tensile strength than plastic cases*
- Tested from −65° to +176°F; UV, water, weather, and corrosion resistance
- Ergonomic spring-loaded handles
- Over 50 standard sizes available
Optimized Space & Security
- 15%-20% greater interior volume than plastic cases in a smaller footprint
- IP54 sealed against dust and splashing water as standard
- Locking options available for theft protection
Specialized Features
- IGBC (Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee) models available
- Cases constructed of extra strong 5005 alloy aluminum sheeting
*Comparisons based on industry-standard plastic and roadie cases of equivalent size.
