NOMENCLATURE: PLATFORM, AIRDROP, TYPE V DESCRIPTION: The Type V airdrop platform is a modular component assembly constructed of aluminum extrusions and is used for airdropping loads ranging from 2,500 lb. to 42,000 lb. from aircraft having the 463L standard, dual rail, restraint systems. (60,000 lb. have been dropped using large aircraft.) A vented version is used to drop loads onto water. This platform is LAPE qualified. (Note: The LAPE airdrop method is not in current practice in the U.S. as a standard airdrop method.)
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NSN
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Part Number
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Length
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(none)
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11-1-2780-1
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8-ft
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(none)
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11-1-2780-2
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12-ft
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(none)
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11-1-2780-3
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16-ft
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(none)
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11-1-2780-4
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20-ft
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(none)
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11-1-2780-5
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24-ft
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(none)
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11-1-2780-6
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28-ft
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(none)
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11-1-2780-7
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32-ft
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(Vented platform assemblies use same part number as nonvented.)
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APPLICABLE MILITARY SPECIFICATION/STANDARD:
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(none)
(Previous specification MIL-P-44115 was cancelled.)
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Technical Reference:
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FM 4-20.102 / TM 10-1670-268-20&P
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LOAD CAPACITY
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Low Velocity Airdrop (LVAD)
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2,500 - 42,000 lb.
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Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System (LAPES)
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6,700 - 42,000 lb.
(Discontinued)
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MAJOR COMPONENTS
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Item
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Part Number
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Main Panel Assembly:
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Nonvented
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Vented
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11-1-2781-2 11-1-2781-4
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Rear Panel Assembly:
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Nonvented
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Vented
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11-1-2781-1 11-1-2781-3
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Side Rail:
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11-1-2793-1 through -7(For 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 and 32-ft, respectively)
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MAJOR COMPONENTS
Not included in Base purchase of platform.
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Item
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Part Number
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Roller Pad:
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11-1-2795-1 through -7
(For 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 and 32-ft, respectively)
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Extraction Bracket Assembly:
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11-1-2871
(LVAD Only)
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Nose Bumper:
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11-1-2797(LAPES only)
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Tandem Link Assembly:
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11-1-2798-1
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Suspension Link Bracket Assembly:
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11-1-2798-2
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11-1-2780-12 |
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Bracket, Outside, EFTA
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11-1-3175 |
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Bracket, Inside, EFTA
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11-1-2872 |
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Bolt, Hex
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AN6-17A |
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Washer, Flat
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NAS1149F0663P |
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Nut, Hex
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MS21044-N6 |
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Tiedown Clevis Assembly:
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11-1-2801
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Additional Equipment Used
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Extraction Force Transfer Coupling (LVAD Only)
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Extraction Line
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Tiedown Assembly
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Nose Bumper (LAPES only)
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Attitude Control Bar (LAPES Only)
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Cargo Parachutes (normally G-11 Series)
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Extraction Parachutes (15, 22, 28 & 35-ft diameters)
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Towplate (LAPES Only)
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Platform Assembly Weights (Approximate)
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8-ft
12-ft
16-ft
20-ft
24-ft
28-ft
32-ft
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820 lb.
1,220 lb.
1,590 lb.
1,950 lb.
2,280 lb.
2,820 lb.
3,056 lb.
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Note: Weights include platform assembled with:
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Four Each Tandem, Or Suspension Links
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One Each Extraction Bracket
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One Nose Bumper
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No Tiedown Clevises Included.
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Platform Special Features:
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108-inch Width
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Fits 463L Type Dual Rail Restraint System
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Platform TYPICAL DEPLOYMENT Features
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Platform Payload Weight (item suspended)
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Up To 40,000 lb.
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Platform Payload Weight (platform suspended)
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Up To 28,000 lb.
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Typical Deployment Speed
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140 knots IAS
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Typical Deployment Altitude
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1,000 - 1,500-ft AGL
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Major Components of Type V Airdrop Platform
Type V Airdrop Platform Features
Type V Airdrop Platform Minor Components
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