Research Progress and Trend on Precision Airdrop System

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1009-086x.2025.01.004

Abstract

Abstract:

The development of precision airdrop systems has fundamentally transformed military supply by optimizing the timing， location， and quantity of supplies. This advancement has significantly enhanced the deployment and support capacities of troops at both the strategic and tactical levels. By analyzing different types of precision airdrop systems， the research status and key technologies of these systems， both domestically and internationally， are summarized. In addition， the emerging research trends in the key technologies that impact the supply capabilities of precision airdrop systems are discussed.

Key words: airdrop, supply, parachute, navigation, mission planning, buffer

摘要：

精确空投系统的发展带来了军事补给的根本性变革，实现了装备、军需品适时、适地、适量的补给，在战略和战术层次上全面提高了部队的部署和保障能力。根据精确空投伞降系统类型对国内外精确空投系统及关键技术的研究现状进行了阐述与分析，同时对影响精确空投系统补给能力关键技术的研究趋势进行了展望。

关键词: 空投, 补给, 降落伞, 导航, 任务规划, 缓冲

CLC Number:

TJ765

Tao JIANG, Hang LU, Deyu TIAN. Research Progress and Trend on Precision Airdrop System[J]. Modern Defense Technology, 2025, 53(1): 37-44.

姜涛, 鲁航, 田德宇. 精确空投系统研究进展及趋势[J]. 现代防御技术, 2025, 53(1): 37-44.

Figures/Tables 8

Fig. 1 Airdrop bag

Fig. 2 Round parachute

Fig. 3 Internal structure of snow goose

Fig. 4 Deployment of Screamer’s parafoil and round parachute

Fig. 5 Gliding state of LG-2K

Fig. 6 Parachuting state of LG-2K

Fig. 7 Configuration of Silent Arrow

Fig. 8 Honeycomb-cardboard landing buffer device

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