Airborne Tactical Evacuation Platform (AIRTEP) (Special Operations Command)
Abstract
This project will evaluate the Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform, which is capable of extracting up to ten people or 3,306 pounds. Existing Fast Rope Infiltration/Exfiltration System and the Forest Penetrator evacuation systems are only capable of extracting three people from locations where rotorcraft vehicles cannot safely land. The primary outputs and efficiencies are as follows: the system allows for a quicker evacuation from a potentially hostile environment. It reduces the number of sorties required to evacuate operators and equipment, saving flight time and decreasing exposure to enemy fire. Reduces the time to secure personnel and equipment to platform; compared to donning harness and hooking on to existing Fast Rope Insertion and Extraction Systems. Provides these rescued operators the ability to engage enemy while being evacuated; increasing survivability and lethality, unlike existing systems. The RDT&E potential savings is estimated at $1.750 million. This platform will potentially save lives. Fielding reduction is greater than three years. Completion date is scheduled for September 2011.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 9dfd338b3a9243439ae1c2bcac9a4c5b