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Sky Giant III

Giant Innovation

The Ratnik Low Energy Sky Giant III Snow Gun uses the latest nucleation technology, setting a new standard for all low energy guns. The Low Energy Sky Giant III operates at warmer temperatures than most other low energy gun on the market. It also reduces energy costs because it uses no compressed air at ambient temperatures of 10°F (-12°C) or colder.

Flanged Head Option

  • With the flanged head option, you can connect Ratnik air-water flanged snow gun heads to your Low Energy Sky Giant III towers to maximize snow output in warmer temperatures.
  • All Ratnik flanged heads are easily interchangeable so you can quickly adjust your snowmaking operations to meet changing weather conditions.

Benefits:

  • Operates at warmer temperatures than most other low energy gun on the market.

  • Uses less compressed air with better air/water ratios (48 CFM).

  • Cross-wind tolerance is dramatically improved—directional throw is stronger and farther than all other models on the market.

  • New nucleation design is less sensitive to dirty water and compressed air.

  • Lightweight and easy to move.

  • User-friendly installation for tower, sled or tripod mounting.

  • Available with fixed or flanged head.

  • Also available with Teflon-coated head.

  • We offer a full range of tower adapters to make it easy to mount Ratnik tower guns onto your existing posts, or tower guns can be customized for direct mounting to an in-ground pipe.

  • Higher capacity nucleating nozzles are also available to meet your specific requirements.

Additional Specs

Low Energy Sky Giant III - Tower Mounted

WATER FLOW, TYPICAL
Minimum: 11 GPM (.69 LPS)
Maximum: 70 GPM (4.42 LPS)

AIR FLOW, TYPICAL
Minimum: 0 CFM (0 M3/Min.)
Maximum: 48 CFM (1.7 M3/Min.)

SIZE
Standard Length: 12½ feet (3.8M)
Optional Lengths: 8, 16, 20 feet (2.4, 4.9. 6.0M)

WEIGHT
Gun Weight: 58 pounds (26.3 kg) for standard length
(Tower Stand not included)

Low Energy Sky Giant III - Sled Mounted

WATER FLOW, TYPICAL
Minimum: 11 GPM (.69 LPS)
Maximum: 70 GPM (4.42 LPS)

AIR FLOW, TYPICAL
Minimum: 0 CFM (0 M3/Min.)
Maximum: 48 CFM (1.7 M3/Min.)

SIZE
Standard Length: 12½ feet (3.8M)
Optional Lengths: 5, 8 feet (1.5, 2.4M)

WEIGHT
Gun Weight: 58 pounds (26.3 kg) for standard length
Sled and Tow Bar: 90 lbs (41 kg)
(Sled Stand not included)

Typical Performance

Wet Bulb
Temperature
Nozzle Size Air Flow Water Flow
@250 PSI     @400 PSI    @600 PSI
(17 BAR)      (28 BAR)      (41 BAR)
 
29.7 Deg F.
(-1.3 Deg C.)
AA 48 CFM
(1.36 M3/Min.)
11 GPM
(.69 LPS)
14 GPM
(.88 LPS)
18 GPM
(1.14 LPS)
26 to 20 Deg F.
(-3 to -7 Deg C.)
A 48 CFM
(1.36 M3/Min.)
18 GPM
(1.14 LPS)
23 GPM
(1.45 LPS)
28 GPM
(1.76 LPS)
22 to 16 Deg F.
(-6 to -9 Deg C.)
B 48 CFM
(1.36 M3/Min.)
26 GPM
(1.64 LPS)
33 GPM
(2.08 LPS)
37 GPM
(2.33 LPS)
18 to 12 Deg F.
(-8 to -11 Deg C.)
C 48 CFM
(1.36 M3/Min.)
32 GPM
(2.02 LPS)
40 GPM
(2.52 LPS)
46 GPM
(2.90 LPS)
14 to 8 Deg F.
(-10 to -13 Deg C.)
D 48 CFM
(1.36 M3/Min.)
47 GPM
(2.97 LPS)
58 GPM
(3.66 LPS)
70 GPM
(4.42 LPS)

Product Detail

Sky Giant III on Sled Mounted

Sky Giant III on Tower Mounted

Sky Giant III on Sled

Sky Giant III on Tower

Sky Giant III Snow Guns on custom 30 foot Towers

Sky Giant III on Tripod, using water-only

Energy Efficiency