What if a simple transport aircraft could suddenly become a strategic bomber, enhancing military flexibility without extensive modifications or costs? This revolutionary approach is not just a concept but a reality known as Rapid Dragon.
This USAF system stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness: The pallets containing the missiles are loaded into the aircraft's cargo hold like any regular load. Once in flight, the pallets are deployed, the missiles reorient downward, ready to be launched towards their targets. How does this innovative system redefine military strategy? Let's find out.
The system is a disposable, stackable parachute-dropped weapon module designed to deliver flying ordnance, primarily using the AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER).
The configuration of the pallets used in the Rapid Dragon system is highly versatile, allowing them to be adapted for various missions. Each pallet can hold a number of missiles, ranging from four to as many as forty-five, depending on the mission requirements and the type of aircraft being used. This modular approach means that the same basic system can be used to equip different types of transport planes, such as the C-130 and C-17, without significant modifications.
When loaded onto an aircraft, the pallets are securely fastened in the cargo hold. Upon reaching the designated drop zone, the pallets are airdropped from the rear of the plane. As they descend, the pallets reorient themselves to position the missiles for launch. This automated reorientation is critical for ensuring that the missiles are correctly aligned and ready to be fired upon release.
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00:00 Intro
00:50 Development and Collaboration
02:27 Operational Capabilities
04:41 Testing and Validation
07:08 Historical Use of Transport Aircraft for Missile Launches
08:36 Strategic Advantages
10:48 Future Developments
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