从2003年开始,美国海军陆战队就在伊拉克使用一种通过由C-17和C-130投放的、由GPS制导的“夏尔巴人”翼伞,向远离补给线的部队运送物资。“夏尔巴人”翼伞可从7620米高、距离目标24千米远处投放,通过GPS制导可降落在目标附近91米的范围之内,其载荷能力为1000千克。虽然该系统颇为有效,但是当GPS失效时,需要一名携带导引装 Since 2003, the United States Marine Corps has used a “Iraqi Sherpa” wing parachute deployed by C-17s and C-130s in Iraq to deliver supplies to units away from the supply line. The Sherpa parachute, which can be deployed from 7620 meters high and 24 kilometers away from the target, can be guided by GPS to land within 91 meters of the target and have a payload capacity of 1000 kg. Although this system is quite effective, a GPS guide is required when the GPS fails