An airdrop platform comprises a load-carrying base 10 having an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface includes attachment points 14 for one or more parachutes. The load-carrying base 10 is formed from a material, such as a glass fibre reinforced plastics material in the form of a grating. A lower side 15 of the base includes roller trays 16 for interfacing with a cargo handling system of an aircraft. The base is able to flex to absorb energy when the platform is under forces applied to it such as on parachute opening and on landing.


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    Title :

    Airdrop platforms


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    Publication date :

    2015-12-30


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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