Posted on May 3, 2016

What are the benefits of using the doors for a jump in a C-130 over the ramp?

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I generally see the ramp used at USASFC for jumps, even if jumping from both sides. Conventional units tend to use the doors. I'm wondering what the benefits are?

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CPL Richard Smith

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control of the flow of jumpers

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COL Charles Williams

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More jumpers faster and safer... the ramp is limited to 40... More thru the doors... 60-70...

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SGT (Join to see)

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You can exit more paratroopers when you jump from the side doors as opposed to the ramp. You can jump two doors and get more out at one time. With the ramp you only have one anchor-line cable which only allows half the number of people to jump.

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CAPT Kevin B.

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Being as far removed from jump anything as Taylor Swift, I presume JATO packs are not an obstruction problem? Hard to think of a scenario where you'd have a jump load out that would require them.

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LTC Yinon Weiss more jumpers faster. Personally I like it as I do not see where I am going til the last bit and by then I am out the door.

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What are the benefits of using the doors for a jump in a C-130 over the ramp?

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