Courtesy Photo | Air Force Research Laboratory | 11.16.2021
U.S. Air Force personnel load a Rapid Dragon deployment system onto an MC-130J aircraft ahead of an airdrop. Rapid Dragon is compatible with standard airlift inventory systems and provides a roll-on, roll-off capability with no aircraft modifications. (Courtesy photo)...
Courtesy Photo | Air Force Research Laboratory | 11.05.2021
Once the Palletized Munition Deployment System was stabilized under the parachutes, the production long range cruise missile STV and mass simulants were released sequentially, timed for safe separation between munitions. The photo shows a successful separation of a STV from the sabot following the weapon release, followed by the deployment of the STV’s control surfaces (wings and tail).......
Courtesy Photo | Air Force Research Laboratory | 11.05.2021
An airdropped Palletized Munition Deployment System carrying a production long range cruise missile STV and three mass simulants. The photo shows a cruise missile in the Deployment Box immediately after being airdropped from an MC-130J. (Courtesy photo)...
