F-35 ACE KIT – Complete Inflatable Plug Set in Bag
The Agile Combat Employment (ACE) kit for the F-35 contains a complete set of inflatable plugs and accessories. Compact, lightweight, and specifically designed to be stowed in the aircraft cargo compartment during transit — ensuring all required plugs are instantly available upon landing at any location.
This kit offers a rapid, space-efficient, and reliable solution for protecting the F-35’s engine intakes, exhausts, and PMAC flush ports when operating from austere or temporary bases. Plugs are inflatable, reducing stowage volume while providing secure sealing protection when deployed. Supplied in a rugged military-grade storage bag (400 × 760 × 360 mm).
Why Inflatable Plugs?
Conventional foam plugs are bulky, heavy, and awkward to transport. Our inflatable plugs are specifically engineered for the F-35, delivering a smarter, lighter, and more agile solution.
Weight & Volume Savings – 41% lighter and up to 94% reduction in stowed volume.
Fast Deployment – Manual inflation in under 50 seconds; compressed air inflation in just 34 seconds.
Easy Stowage – Deflation and repacking in only 18 seconds.
Key Features
Lightweight & Compact – Folds down for onboard storage in aircraft cargo bays.
Durable Construction – Thermoplastic polyurethane with an internal inflatable bladder; stable in all temperature ranges.
Rapid Deployment – Inflates using a standard Schrader air chuck or the included hand pump.
Trusted Performance – As robust as traditional foam plugs with major logistical advantages.
Custom Branding – Squadron or unit logos can be printed in high-definition (up to 15” diameter).
Kit Contents
1 × F-35 Inflatable Engine Intake Plug – LEFT
1 × F-35 Inflatable Engine Intake Plug – RIGHT
1 × F-35 Inflatable Engine Exhaust Plug
1 × Inflatable Pump Kit
1 × F-35 PMAC Flush Port Cover – LEFT, incl. Multi-Function Probe Cover
1 × F-35 PMAC Flush Port Cover – RIGHT, incl. Multi-Function Probe Cover
1 × F-35 Power & Thermal Management System Cover (PTMS)
1 × Military Storage Bag (400 × 760 × 360 mm)