Advanced Low Velocity Airdrop System Light and Heavy (ALVADS-L or ALVADS-H)
Abstract
ALVADS provides critical airdrop of supplies and equipment to Global Response Force (GRF) airborne Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) and resupply of non-airborne BCT's, Stryker Brigade Combat Teams (SBCT), Special Operations Forces (SOF), and other future forces for strategic, operational, and tactical military operations. This capability is essential in providing the strategic responsiveness, full spectrum versatility, and sustainability demanded by Joint and Service Visions and concepts. GRF, non-airborne BCT, SBCT, SOF, and other future forces require mission-critical equipment delivered by airdrop when air-land is not possible due to anti-access conditions. ALVADS enhances the commander's ability to deliver heavy loads, conduct resupply activities, and provide accurate, timely delivery of needed equipment in all operational environments and in all types of weather while reducing the aircraft vulnerability to threat weaponry. The ALVADS-Light capability includes loads in the weight range from 2,520 to 22,000 lbs being deployed from altitudes as low as 750 Above Ground Level (AGL) (T) and 500 (AGL) (O). The ALVADS-Heavy load range is 22,001 - 42,000 lbs to accommodate heavier cargo loads and possesses a slightly increased minimum deployment altitude requirement of 975 (AGL) (T) and 500 (AGL) (O).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 0d5030d354aa364f37f2bb136163757d