Heavy Drop System 16T

Heavy Drop System (HDS-16T) having 16 Ton capacity consists of a platform and a highly advanced system of parachutes (Parachute System is multi stage parachute system comprising of 5 Main canopies, 10 Brake chutes, 2 Auxiliary chutes, 1 Extractor parachute) is used to drop loads consisting of military stores such as vehicles (including BMP class), ammunition supplies from IL-76 aircraft. HDS system has been designed and developed with 100% indigenous resources and has been successfully demonstrated for its paradrop capability in all terrain condition including Ladakh area.

Flight Simulators

Avionics Part Task Trainer (APTT) for upgraded MIG-27

The APTT is a Real-Time Part Task Trainer used for providing training to the pilots of upgraded aircraft. The main emphasis in the APTT is to provide functional simulation of all the avionics subsystems of the upgraded aircraft, EW systems and weapon release systems. It provides training under normal flying (take off, landing and en route navigation) and under failure conditions.

Crevasse Crossing Bridge (CCB)

The crevasse crossing bridge is fabricated using light weight high strength weldable and selfageing aluminium alloy for crossing crevasses in snow bound areas. It enhances the mobility of troops, arms ammunition and supplies in these regions.

Detachable railing is provided for safety. The bridge is designed for a load up to 550 kg i.e. snow scooter + pay load, besides limited uncleared fresh snow. The bridge is launched across the crevasse manually, with the help of a nose launching assembly.

Controlled Aerial Delivery System (CADS)

CADS delivers the attached payload within a CEP of 100 m utilizing gliding & manoeuvring capability of a high performance RAM Air Parachute. The system operates under complete autonomous mode with manual override capability during its entire flight regime. The system could be dropped from an altitude of 7600 m (max) (AMSL) and can travel up to 30 km. CADS technology for 500 kg payload has already developed and demonstrated successfully for induction.

Combat Free Fall System (CFF)

CFF parachute system provides total solutions to Paratrooper for jumping from height as high as 30,000 ft., can glide up to 30 km range and can land at the desired target. System can be used in High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) as well as in High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) modes. CFF parachute system has been inducted into Services.

CBRN Recce Vehicle Mk-II (Tracked)

The CBRN Recce vehicle (Tracked) Mk-II is a reconnaissance platform capable of detecting, identifying, monitoring and marking of areas contaminated with CBRN agents and transmit this information to the supported formations. The vehicle is based on BMP-II platform re-engineered to accommodate different systems required for CBRN Recce purpose. The CBRN Reconnaissance Vehicle (Tracked) Mark- II will be used in plains and desert/semi deserts terrains.  

CBRN Mini UGV

CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear) Mini UGV is used for detection, sample collection and marking of CBRN contaminated (Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear) zones without risk of exposing personnel. UGV being unmanned/ tele-operated vehicles have upper edge over conventional manned NBC recce vehicles, specifically, in terms of personnel safety for the Armed forces.

Bridge Layer Tank (BLT) Arjun

BLT Arjun is a fast and reliable bridge laying system built on the Main Battle Tank Arjun, it is capable of launching a 24 m bridge with in 10 minutes on any wet and dry obstacles, facilitating speedy induction

The launching mechanism is supported by State-of-the-art hydraulic system for launching and retrieval operations. It has a separate auxiliary engine provided for contingencies

Salient Features:

Brake Parachute

Brake Parachutes have been designed to provide adequate deceleration to fighter aircraft of different weight class and to stop them within specified landing speed in both normal and emergency conditions. Well proven and inducted single canopy brake parachute is used to stop the aircraft, having landing weight varying from 9 Ton to 20 Ton for normal and emergency landing speeds. Very stable twin canopies brake parachutes had also been designed and inducted for fighter aircraft landing weight varying from 20 Ton to 40 Ton, for normal and emergency landing speeds.

Battle Field Surveillance Radar

BFSR-SR is a state-of-the-art lightweight, man- portable battery-powered electronic short range battlefield surveillance radar developed by the DRDO to provide all- weather surveillance against intrusion. The radar is capable of searching a specified sector and performing track while scanning for multiple targets. The radar detects, tracks, and aids in classifying the moving targets. The entire radar system is carried by two soldiers and operated on a tripod.