Indian Army’s First Vertical Wind Tunnel

October 26, 2023

In a significant development for the Indian Army’s special forces and combat free-fallers, the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, has received the Army’s first Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT). Army Chief General Manoj Pande inaugurated this state-of-the-art training asset, virtually marking a milestone in enhancing the Combat Free Fall (CFF) skills of armed forces personnel.

A Game-Changer for Combat Freefall

The Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) is designed to refine the skills of combat free-fallers by serving as a freefall simulator.
It generates a column of air at specific velocities, simulating various CFF conditions.
This controlled environment allows trainees to practice and enhance their skills under conditions that closely mimic real-life freefall scenarios.

Versatile Training Tool

The integration of the VWT into the CFF training curriculum at SFTS offers numerous benefits.
It enables the simulation of diverse freefall scenarios, which are crucial for evaluating individual reactions in airborne operating environments.
By reducing potential instability during freefall and parachute deployment, the VWT helps trainees acclimate to the challenges of freefall conditions.
Moreover, this advanced training tool is not limited to beginners but also serves as a valuable resource for providing advanced training to seasoned free-fallers and CFF instructors.

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