The DARC™ « DESCHAMPS Aircraft Recovery Cushion » is a lifting system consisting of various inflatable and independent chambers or compartments made in heavy duty reinforced rubber, able to lift disabled aircrafts, without causing a secondary damage. The DARC™ range includes standard 5, 12, 15, 25, 30, 40, and 60 Metric Tons. They are very compact for storage and very easy to use. 

The DESCHAMPS Aircraft Recovery Cushion are in accordance with the ARM (Aircraft Recovery Manual, provided by the aircraft manufacturers) and with the Airport Services Manual-Part 5. DESCHAMPS is an ICAO and IATA registered company.

 Each airbag is manufactured according to the hot vulcanization process in an autoclave without any glue in order to significantly increase the airbag shelf life. The bursting point is at 6 bar (84 psi) instead of 2 bar (30 Psi) for cold vulcanized bags.  The top cushion which comes in contact with the aircraft includes eight individual compartments  for matching perfectly the dihedral.