This brake parachute is intended to reduce the aircraft landing run length or aborted take-off.
| Specification | : | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Span of Main Parachute | : | 7 sqm |
| No. of Rigging Lines | : | 32 |
| Normal Landing Speed | : | 260 kmph (72.2 m/s) |
| Emergency Landing Speed | : | 300 kmph (83.3 m/s) |
| Max. Operational Load | : | 23 kg |
| Basic Material | : | Fabric Nylon 66, 93 gm undyed |
| Design of Canopy | : | Canopy Unicross Design |
| Life of Parachute | : | 10 years or 45 streamings whichever is earlier |
This brake parachute is used on MiG-21 aircraft as a brake in addition to the main mechanical brakes during emergency landing or on a short wet runway. This brake parachute system ensures the required reduction of landing run at speeds not exceeding 180 kmph when the system is released. Recommended aircraft speed at which the parachute should be jettisoned at the end of decelerating run – 30 knots.
| Specification | : | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Across Measurement of Canopy | : | 5.45 meter |
| No. of Rigging Lines | : | 28 |
| Normal Landing Speed | : | 180 kmph (72.2 m/s) |
| Emergency Landing Speed | : | 290 kmph (83.3 m/s) |
| Basic Material | : | Fabric Nylon 109 gm Undyed |
| Design of Canopy | : | Canopy Unicross Design |
| Life of Parachute | : | 10 years or 40 streamings, whichever is earlier. If operated above 290 kmph, it cannot be reused for further streaming. |
This brake parachute is used on MiG-23 aircraft as a brake in addition to the main mechanical brakes during emergency landing or on a short wet runway. This brake parachute system ensures the required reduction of landing run at speeds not exceeding 250 kmph when the system is released. Recommended aircraft speed at which the parachute should be jettisoned at the end of decelerating run – 30 knots.
| Specification | : | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Across Measurement of Canopy | : | 6.30 meter |
| No. of Rigging Lines | : | 32 |
| Normal Landing Speed | : | 250 kmph (72.2 m/s) |
| Emergency Landing Speed | : | 320 kmph (83.3 m/s) |
| Basic Material | : | Fabric Nylon 109 gm Undyed |
| Design of Canopy | : | Canopy Unicross Design |
| Life of Parachute | : | 10 years or 40 streamings, whichever is earlier. If operated above 320 kmph, it cannot be reused for further streaming. |
The brake parachute for reducing the landing run of MiG-29 has been indigenously developed. The Unicross design canopy has a separation distance of 10 m from the aircraft tail end. A unique feature of integrated riser and rigging lines has been adopted to reduce its mass. The canopy design has also been optimized with reduced size for mass saving. On pilot's command, the main canopy is deployed, providing deceleration to the aircraft.
| Specification | : | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Across Measurement of Canopy | : | 5.76 meter |
| No. of Rigging Lines | : | 32 |
| Normal Landing Speed | : | 180 kmph (72.2 m/s) |
| Emergency Landing Speed | : | 310 kmph (83.3 m/s) |
| Basic Material | : | Fabric Nylon 93 gm, undyed |
| Design of Canopy | : | Canopy Unicross Design |
| Life of Parachute | : | 10 years or 65 streamings, whichever is earlier. If the parachute is operated at emergency speed of 310 kmph, it should be withdrawn from service. The parachute is also compatible with MiG-29B/VB aircraft. |
The brake parachute is intended to reduce the aircraft landing run and provides additional safety during emergencies. The main parachute is of Uni-Cross design with each cross strip of nylon fabric measuring 3.280 m x 1.40 m, providing a canopy area of 13.5 Sq.m. An auxiliary parachute of 1.410 m is also provided, which has a circular shape.
| Deployment Speed | : | 300 kmph (Normal), 390 kmph (Emergency) |
| Max. Mass of Parachute System | : | 13.5 kg |
| Design of Canopy | : | Uni-Cross |
| Surface Area of Canopy | : | 13.5 m² |
| Span of Main Parachute | : | 5.28 m |
| Life of Parachute | : | 40 Streamings or 8 years, whichever is earlier |
The brake parachute is used to reduce the landing run of the aircraft. The parachute is stowed directly into a metal container with the parachute connecting link protruding at the aircraft end. The main parachute is held in position in the removable container by a pair of locking straps, and the auxiliary parachute is stowed in a small pack attached to one of the straps. The brake parachute system is designed to operate normally at streaming up to 150 Knots but can be operated at speeds up to 180 Knots in an emergency. The parachute life is 40 streams.
| Specification | : | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Across Measurement of Canopy | : | 5.64 meter |
| No. of Rigging Lines | : | 24 |
| Normal Landing Speed | : | 334 kmph (72.2 m/s) |
| Emergency Landing Speed | : | 378 kmph (83.3 m/s) |
| Basic Material | : | Ribbon Nylon 50 mm and 16 mm, Undyed |
| Design of Canopy | : | Round Design |
| Life of Parachute | : | 10 years or 40 streamings, whichever is earlier |