The self-Propelled External Weapons Loader diesel powered, model VAP-40D, equipment operates in potentially explosive atmospheres i.a.w. ATEX Directive, has been designed to transport, position, load and unload a wide range of external stores up to 4.000 lbs. on/off all military fighter aircrafts and helicopters in operation today, taking into account weapon alignment, pylon configuration as well as ergonomics and efficiency of the loading procedure..