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ATAX_v8_2016

ATAXThe Modular

Land & Sea Air drop

Airborne Systems LimitedBettws Road, Bridgend CF32 8PL

UNITED KINGDOMTel +44 (0) 1656 727000

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A ‘Drive-On, Drive-Off, Float-Off ’, modular, low-profile, lightweight, robust land and maritime aerial delivery platform designed for swift configuration to suit a multitude of mission scenarios, utilising existing PD9 pallets, Type V or the Airborne Systems low-cost composite alternative.CapableEach ATAX module has been designed to carry 3.2 tonnes, a maximum payload of 16 tonnes can be achieved on a single platform using 5 connected modules. Equally, 2 triple modules can be configured for sequential AD from a C130J Mk 4 or A400M with a load capacity of 9.6 tonnes on each. In-built airbags provide managed deceleration to allow delivery of vehicles and cargo without the need for bulky energy dissipated materials. This allows rapid rigging and de-rigging of cargo - a true ‘drive-on, drive-off ’ system.

Multi-functional‘Designed for modularity’, modules can be connected in minutes without the need for tools, Manual Handling Equipment (MHE) or excessive manpower. Airbags can be installed with the platforms on the ground.

Two accessory rails provide rapid configuration of the cargo restraint mechanisms and side frame structures for either maritime or land missions.

Due to the relative ease of configuration and low profile when packed, the ATAX system reduces the logistic burden of storage of multiple AD systems to conduct similar but different functions.

A ‘Drive-On, Drive-Off, Float-Off’, modular, low-profile, lightweight, robust land and maritime aerial delivery platform designed for swift configuration to suit a multitude of mission scenarios,

utilising existing PD9 pallets, Type V or the Airborne Systems low-cost composite alternative

Capable

Each ATAX module has been designed to carry 3.2 tonnes, a maximum payload of 16 tonnes can be achieved on a single platform using 5 connected modules. Equally, 2 triple modules can be configured for sequential AD from a C130J Mk 4 or A400M with a load capacity of 9.6 tonnes on each. In-built airbags provide managed deceleration to allow delivery of vehicles and cargo without the need for bulky energy dissipation materials. This allows rapid rigging and de-rigging of cargo – a true ‘drive-on, drive off’ system.

Multi-functional

‘Designed for modularity’, modules can be connected in minutes without the need for tools, Manual Handling Equipment (MHE) or excessive manpower. Airbags can be installed with the platforms on the ground.

Two accessory rails provide rapid configuration of the cargo restraint mechanisms and side frame structures for either maritime or land missions.

Due to the relative ease of configuration and low profile when packed, the ATAX system reduces the logistic burden of storage of multiple AD systems to conduct similar but different functions.

The Modular Land & Sea Airdrop

Custom designed airbags manage deceleration on

ground impact.

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Airborne Systems Limited Llangeinor Bridgend CF32 8PL United Kingdom

ATAX

Airborne Systems LimitedBettws Road, Bridgend CF32 8PL

UNITED KINGDOMTel +44 (0) 1656 727000

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ATAX_v8_2016

The ATAX platform deceleration system has been designed by Airborne Systems with efficiency in mind to create a highly effective solution for managing the ground impact phase of aerial delivery. Airborne Systems has extensive experience in the analysis and design of complex airbag deceleration systems, this coupled with the innovative features of the platform structure and compatibility with existing in service equipment has led to the birth of the ATAX platform—Modular, compact, light-weight and low-maintenance.

Instrumented prototype trials to validate the airbag performance model.

The Modular Land Airdrop Platform


COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE AND PROPRIETARY This document contains confidential information owned by Airborne Systems Limited. Access to and use of this information is strictly limited and controlled by Airborne Systems Limited. This document may not be distributed outside of the MOD, except under appropriate precautions to maintain the confidentiality hereof and with the

prior written approval of Airborne Systems Limited.

Airborne Systems Limited Llangeinor Bridgend CF32 8PL United Kingdom Tel: +44(0) 1656 72700 [email protected]








The ATAX platform deceleration system has been designed by Airborne Systems with efficiency in mind to create a highly effective solution for managing the ground impact phase of aerial delivery.

Airborne Systems has extensive experience in the analysis and design of complex airbag deceleration systems, this coupled with the innovative features of the platform structure and compatibility with existing in-service equipment has led to the birth of the ATAX platform - Modular, compact, light-weight and low-maintenance.















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