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SAFETY, CARE AND HANDLING - TM-10-1670-268-20P_17
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DUAL ROW AIRDROP PLATFORM

TM-10-1670-268-20P The Type V Airdrop Platform and Dual Airdrop Platform Manual
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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







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