Ordnance Parachute Factory (OPF), Kanpur, is a prominent defense production unit located in India, functioning as a subsidiary of Gliders India Limited. Its main objective is the production of military and supply parachutes and related equipment. Its history and key features are as follows:

History and Establishment

• Beginning: OPF started as a repair unit for Man Carrying Parachutes.
• 1962: Production of Supply Drop Parachutes and Military Uniforms commenced.
• 1970: Production of personal parachutes such as PTR-M and PTR-R was established.
• 1971: Production of floats for KM Bridge and inflatable boats was also started.

Main Products

• Break Parachutes
• Pilot Parachutes
• Parachutes for soldiers: personal and man-carrying parachutes.
• Heavy Drop Parachutes
• Supply Drop Parachutes: for airdropping supplies.
• Military uniforms and equipment.
• Floats and inflatable boats.

Significance

• A highly important production center for Indian defense forces.
• Produces parachutes and equipment with high quality and precision.
• Plays a crucial role in the supply chain, especially for airborne operations and emergency missions.