At 22,000 feet, -15°C: DRDO pulls off high-altitude combat parachute test
The trial was conducted at Dropzone, in one of the world’s highest altitude zones in the Leh district of Ladakh.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested a Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at an altitude of 22,000 feet in the Leh district of Ladakh, one of the world's highest altitude zones. Wing Commander Rahul Jha, as chief test jumper, and MWO R J Singh and MWO Vivek Tiwari executed the jump from this extreme height, where the temperature was -15°C.
The parachute was deployed at 20,000 feet, resulting in a safe landing at 13,700 feet. The successful test demonstrated the system's efficacy, reliability, and tactical employability in extreme high-altitude conditions, showcasing India's commitment to self-reliance in critical defence technologies.
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