In mid-April, LANCO's AZF 300 inflatable shelter underwent a rigorous high-altitude test in the Austrian Alps as part of a military exercise conducted by the Austrian Armed Forces. The field test took place at the Lizum military training area, Austria’s highest training area, situated at roughly 6,600 feet above sea level.
Our colleague, Udo Herlitze, was on-site to review AZF’s snow load resistance under real alpine conditions. The timing of the exercise aligned with the Austrian Army’s final drill for conscripts who began their service in October 2024, offering a perfect opportunity to test the tent in a demanding operational environment.
Exposed to wind, cold, and snow, the AZF 300 medium duty low pressure shelter demonstrated the durability and reliability expected of LANCO solutions in critical scenarios. Its role as a station hub during the final phase of the conscripts’ training highlights its adaptability in supporting mobile communications infrastructure.
Real-world testing in such challenging environments is crucial for continuous improvement, and for ensuring our products meet the evolving needs of modern defense operations.
This successful test reinforces the AZF’s capacity to perform in extreme conditions and strengthens LANCO’s commitment to providing robust, field-ready solutions to military forces worldwide.
