low-velocity drop

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low-velocity drop [′lō və¦läs·əd·ē ‚dräp]

(ordnance)

The act or process of delivering personnel, supplies, or equipment from aircraft in flight, utilizing sufficient parachute retardation to prevent injury or damage upon ground impact.

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