METHODS OF AIRDROP Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three methods of Airdrop?
A
- Personnel & Door Bundles
- Gravity
- Extraction
2
Q
How are Personnel and Door Bundles dropped?
A
Self-Exits, is Pushed, or is Skidded from the paratroop/aircraft door or aircraft ramp
3
Q
Gravity Method of Airdrop
A
Aircraft maintains a “nose-high” attitude (if required) and in-flight release of load restraint allows the load to roll out of the Aircraft
4
Q
Extraction Method of Airdrop
A
An extraction parachute pulls the load from the cargo compartment
