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The HLS-273 is the last type of pneumatic siren made by German manufacture Hormann gmbH. It was an even more improved F-71 by use of a smaller head and electric powered air compressor and generator. This is the most common pneumatic siren in Germany and there is at least 20+ still in service. The downside is that it is not as loud as the F-71.
The HLS-273 is the last type of pneumatic siren made by German manufacture Hormann gmbH. It was an even more improved F-71 by use of a smaller head and had either a diesel or electric powered air compressor and generator. This is the most common pneumatic siren in Germany and there is at least 30+ still in service. The downside is that it is not as loud as the F-71.
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A4BA7FC1-8271-46F5-8989-2682B77D054A.jpeg|Base of the HLS-273s pole. Showing the engine exhaust pipe and engine ,generator ,and accumulator bunker hatch.
A4BA7FC1-8271-46F5-8989-2682B77D054A.jpeg|Base of the HLS-273s pole. Showing the engine exhaust pipe ,and engine ,generator ,and accumulator bunker hatch door.
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Revision as of 19:08, 6 May 2019

Hormann HLS 273
Company Hormann
Produced mid 1970s - mid 1980s
Type Pneumatic
Sound output 124 dBc at 100 feet

The HLS-273 is the last type of pneumatic siren made by German manufacture Hormann gmbH. It was an even more improved F-71 by use of a smaller head and had either a diesel or electric powered air compressor and generator. This is the most common pneumatic siren in Germany and there is at least 30+ still in service. The downside is that it is not as loud as the F-71.