FORTS 38 
C-FORTS 96 
ACE 463L Lightweight aluminum structure
The compact platform begins with an aluminum structural system, keeping the focus on a smaller mission workspace.
463L PALLET-ORIENTED SHELTER / ACE 463L
A smaller footprint.
A focused mission.
A compact folding shelter developed around the military 463L pallet format. Define the workspace and equipment, then review the configured unit with your transportation team.
AS LITTLE AS15 min
Rapid deployment. Rigid-wall space.
Single-building setup. Timing depends on configuration, crew and site conditions. Placement, site connections and equipment setup are planned for your facility.
Compact for the journey. Roof, floor and wall panels open into rigid working space. The animation illustrates the shell; support hardware, furnishings and site setup depend on your package.
- Working area
- 118 sq ft
- Folded footprint
- About 7′ × 8′2″
- Movement approach
- 463L pallet-oriented; confirm the configured load
ACE 463L / HOW IT IS BUILT
Lightweight structure.
Folding hard walls.
ACE uses a lightweight aluminum structure and folding hard walls to create an enclosed workspace around the 463L pallet-oriented format.
Folding hard-wall enclosure
Roof, floor and wall sections form the deployed interior. The shell animation illustrates their movement; furniture and setup equipment are separate.
Equipment defines the usable space
Work surfaces, displays, storage and access share a compact interior. FORTS develops the workstations, services and transport arrangement around the equipment and people using the space.
ACE / ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Small footprint.
Cold-weather experience.
Insulated construction and the selected HVAC package work together to support the people and equipment inside. Define the operating environment alongside the facility.
DOCUMENTED DEPLOYMENT
Working space.
Even when the scene changes.
The FORTS product catalog describes an equipped ACE shelter operating during Minnesota’s polar vortex. Its reported indoor temperature shows what an insulated enclosure and the right equipment package can provide.
Minnesota · catalog deployment account
- Outdoors
- −17°F
- Reported indoors
- 70°F
Manufacturer-reported catalog readings are deployment examples, not guaranteed temperature limits or energy-consumption comparisons. Interior conditions depend on the equipment package and operating conditions.
ACE IN THE FIELD
A real shelter.
A field setting.
A compact, rigid-wall workspace can sit within a larger field setup. Define what belongs inside ACE, what remains outside, and how people, equipment and services reach the shelter. The selected interior and support systems are planned around that role.
THE HARDWARE. YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
Make the interior
fit the assignment.
Start with the intended use and equipment. Workstations, room divisions, HVAC, power and data requirements shape a shell or configured-facility proposal.
ACE 463L / THE MOVEMENT PLAN
Built around the pallet.
Planned for the mission.
The workspace and its journey belong in the same plan. This concept shows a folded ACE shell on a 463L-format pallet moving from a level loader into a C-130-type cargo aircraft.
A compact shelter in its transport arrangement. Match the equipped load, handling equipment and receiving site.
Illustrative transport concept. Confirm the equipped load, aircraft clearance, handling and restraint requirements with FORTS and your transportation team.
Plan your ACE packageTHREE PLATFORMS. DIFFERENT MOVEMENT PLANS.Compare the shelter platforms
Compare working space and transport arrangements, then shape the interior around your team.
Scroll across to compare all three platforms.
| FORTS 38 | C-FORTS 96 | ACE 463LOn this page | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working area | ≈270 sq ft | ≈310 sq ft | 118 sq ft |
| Folded footprint | About 3′9″ × 19′8″ | About 8′ × 19′11″ | About 7′ × 8′2″ |
| Transport approach | Mechanical Mobilizer or planned freight handling | Container handling or a matched hydraulic Mobilizer | 463L pallet-oriented; confirm the configured load |
| Planning focus | A movable field workspace with a compact folded footprint. | A containerized platform for configured facilities and connected spaces. | A compact workspace when the 463L pallet format shapes the movement plan. |
| Explore a platform | Explore FORTS 38 | Explore C-FORTS 96 | Plan this platform |
Rounded catalog planning references. Confirm the selected configuration’s exact dimensions, equipped weight, supplied systems and transport requirements with FORTS.
START WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Your operation.
Your next step.
Share the use, number of people, equipment and movement plan. Dimensions and areas shown are rounded planning references; confirm the selected model’s exact specifications and supplied scope in your proposal.
- 01The working layout
People, room divisions, equipment and usable space.
- 02The supplied package
Shelter, furnishings and systems included in the proposal.
- 03The movement plan
Equipped load, handling and preparation at the site.
You don’t need a finished floor plan to start. We’ll discuss the platform and layout, supplied systems and delivery requirements with you.
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BEFORE YOU BUY
Is ACE the same size as FORTS 38?
No. ACE is the smaller, 118-square-foot platform. FORTS 38 and C-FORTS provide larger working areas and different transport arrangements.
Does the pallet format guarantee aircraft compatibility?
The equipped unit, load, handling and restraint requirements need to be reviewed for the intended transport. The platform format is a starting point for that plan.
Can ACE be configured for command or medical support?
Discuss the intended function and equipment with FORTS. The usable arrangement depends on the space, access and support systems required for your selected scope.
Explore the platforms, layouts and supporting equipment.
