Military Issues & History Forum • Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

DRDO's combat parachute pushes limits; freefall jump carried out from 27,000 feet
The combat freefall jump of military combat parachute system was carried out from an altitude of 27,000ft with a full combat load

n a major achievement, the combat freefall jump of military combat parachute system (MPCS) developed by Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), a laboratory of the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), was carried out recently.

MCPS is a sophisticated parachute system designed for military operations, particularly for special forces. It allows paratroopers to jump from aircraft with a combat load, deploy their parachutes at predetermined altitudes, and navigate and land safely.

The parachute system can be used in High Altitude High Opening (HAHO), High Altitude Medium Opening (HAMO), and High-Altitude Low Opening (HALO) modes, depending on the operational requirements.

In a tweet, the DRDO announced that the freefall jump was done from an altitude of 27,000ft with a full combat load, making it the only parachute system capable of being deployed above 25,000ft currently in use by Indian armed forces.

The jump was carried out by Wing Commander Vishal Lakhesh VM(G), MWO R J Singh, MWO A. A. Baidya demonstrating the effectiveness of the indigenous combat parachute system.

"MCPS offers improved tactical features, including a lower rate of descent and enhanced steering capabilities. It enable paratroopers to jump from aircraft and deploy their parachutes at predetermined altitudes, navigate and safe landing to designated areas," the tweet from DRDO said.

Statistics: Posted by wig — 15 Mar 2025 10:03