P-7 HEAVY DROP SYSTEM (P-7 HDS)

July 20, 2020

DRDO has developed P7 Heavy Drop System which is capable of para dropping military stores up to 7-ton weight class from IL-76 aircraft.

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P-7 Heavy Drop System is used for Para drop of military stores (vehicle/ ammunition/ equipment) of 7 Ton weight class.
Heavy Drop System (P-7 HDS) for IL-76 Aircraft consists of a
- a multi-stage parachute system (comprising of 5 Main canopies, 5 Brake chutes, 2 Auxiliary chutes, 1 Extractor parachute) and
- platform (a metallic structure made up of Aluminium/steel alloys).
It has been developed successfully with 100% indigenous resources. P-7 HDS has been inducted in the Army.

Source : DNA

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