Military Parachute Systems
Strategic insertion and deceleration solutions engineered to extract heavy cargo platforms and ensure the safe deployment of Special Forces from extreme altitudes.
Cargo Parachute System (100 ft)
The 100-feet cargo parachute provides air delivery of vehicular and bulk-type platform loads. Capable of supporting up to 20 tons in clusters, it is designed for the deceleration and stabilization of heavy cargo during aerial drops.
Key Capabilities
- Supports up to 20 tons in a cluster of eight parachutes.
- Dropped from minimum altitudes ranging from 700 to 1,300 feet AGL.
- Flat Circular 100 ft diameter canopy.
- Constructed from high-durability ripstop nylon parachute cloth.
Technical Specifications
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 2,200 Kg (Single) / 20 Tons (Cluster) |
|---|---|
| Shape & Diameter | Flat Circular, 100 ft |
| Suspension Lines | 120 lines |
| Assembly Weight | 1,120 Kg (approx) |
Extractor Parachute System
Extraction parachutes help pull heavy loads from airplanes and are crucial in getting supplies and equipment to mission-critical locations. Manufactured in 15 ft, 22 ft, and 28 ft ring slot configurations.
Key Capabilities
- 15 foot canopy for 1,134 Kg to 3,630 Kg loads.
- 22 foot canopy for 3,175 Kg to 7,711 Kg loads.
- 28 foot flat circular ring slot canopy for loads up to 19,958 Kg.
- Designed for air-dropping equipment up to 20 tons from C-130 and C-17 aircraft.
Technical Specifications
| Canopy Type | Ring Slot |
|---|---|
| Sizes Available | 15, 22, and 28 ft |
| Maximum Extraction Load | Up to 44,000 Lbs |
| Application | Low velocity airdrop |
MCPS (Military Combat Parachute System)
The Military Combat Parachute System is a mode of insertion used by Special Forces to penetrate paratroopers with combat loads into designated areas of operations, capable of jumping from altitudes as high as 30,000 feet.
Key Capabilities
- HAHO / HAMO / HALO jump capability.
- 9-cell semi-elliptical Ram Air Parachute for optimized glide and maneuverability.
- State-of-the-art oxygen system and programmable para computer.
- Allows for strategic gliding up to a 40 km range.
Technical Specifications
| Maximum Payload | 200 Kg (441 Lbs) |
|---|---|
| Max Deploy Altitude | 30,000 ft AMSL |
| Glide Ratio | >4:1 (in Full Glide) |
| Oxygen System | Breathable Oxygen for >45 mins |
Brake Parachute A9 & SU-30
Brake parachutes deployed to rapidly reduce the speed of fighter aircraft upon landing. Our systems include Unicross hybrid drag chutes and Double Canopy systems developed in collaboration with DRDO.
Key Capabilities
- Reliable and durable deceleration solutions for heavy fighter aircraft.
- A9 Variant designed for the LCA; SU-30 variant features a Double Canopy.
- Stops aircraft within specified landing speeds in normal and emergency conditions.
- Indigenously designed and developed for the Indian Air Force.
Technical Specifications
| A9 Parachute Type | Hybrid / Unicross (24 Kg) |
|---|---|
| SU-30 Parachute Type | Double Canopy (2 x 25 sqm) |
| Normal Deployment Speed | 260 kmph |
| Emergency Deployment Speed | 300 kmph |