SCAMP II

What is SCAMP II? If you work in the SLS Phoenix office, you have more than likely seen these cranes parked in our shop. These tan colored mini-crawlers are dedicated to our Military contract that was awarded to Smiley Lifting in 2019. These cranes known as the Self-Propelled Crane Aircraft Maintenance and Position increment II exploratory crane, known as SCAMP II. In more familiar terms, the SCAMP II is a modified UNIC URW 375. What is the crane used for in the military? Aviation maintenance will be the primary use of the SCAMP II, to remove and replace major aircraft components for downed aircraft recovery. This capability is the first Army program ever to provide aviation units with a crane that can complete the tasks they [...]