TYPE V AND DUAL ROW AIRDROP PLATFORM EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA

TM 10-1670-268-20&P 0002 00 TYPE V AND DUAL ROW AIRDROP PLATFORM EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA 0002 00-1 EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES A summary of the characteristics, capabilities and features of the equipment is contained in the following subparagraphs: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TYPE V AIRDROP PLATFORM 1. Can be assembled into seven lengths in 4-foot increments from 8-feet to 32-feet. 2. Insures efficient use of the airdrop system and aircraft cargo space. 3. Provides a low platform height. 4. Permits assembly and disassembly by appropriate personnel without special training or special tools. 5. Requires limited maintenance support. CAPABILITIES OF THE TYPE V AIRDROP PLATFORM 1. Airdrop of supplies and equipment for which there is a requirement. 2. Can be used as the point of attachment for the extraction system. 3. Capable of keeping damages resulting from roller conveyor system and airdrop to a reasonably low level. 4. Roller pads match the roller system in Air Force cargo aircraft such as the C-130, C-141, C-5, and the C-17; associates with Materials Handling Equipment (MHE). 5. Maximum load restraint. 6. Can be used in low-velocity parachute recovery systems. 7. Can be used on terrain of various conditions suitable for airdrop. FEATURES OF THE TYPE V AIRDROP PLATFORM 1. A single, universal platform, suitable for entire weight range of 2,500 to 42,000-pounds. 2. High reuse rate for the life of the platform. 3. Smooth, continuous surface interface with cargo aircraft roller systems. 4. High strength tie-down rings for improved restraint of cargo. 5. High strength, side rail tie down clevis. 6. Direct platform extraction. 7. Platform suspension