Joint Precision Airdrop System 2,400 pounds (JPADS 2K)
Abstract
JPADS 2K is a Precision Guided Airdrop system that autonomously navigates along a predetermined glide and flight path to accurately deliver supplies and equipment. Its two primary components, a decelerator and an Autonomous Guidance Unit (AGU), interface with the United States Air Force (USAF) JPADS mission planner and has a gross rigged weight of 2,400 lbs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- ab9573059cce9008f50688f42e216eb2