Ram Air parachute is a highly steerable & gliding free fall parachute designed for clandestine and deep penetration into hostile territory. The 9-cell configuration is developed for use by Army, Air Force and adventure wings. The parachute is fully maneuverable and provides pinpoint landing. The canopy is rectangular with an aerofoil design and consists of two layers of almost nil-porosity fabric with intervening aerofoil-shaped ribs forming the cells. During deployment, air rams through the cell openings and the canopy forms a wing surface to generate lift.
| Specification | : | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Span | : | 8.84 meters |
| Opening Time | : | 3–4 seconds |
| Altitude of Opening | : | 300 m to 10,500 m |
| Deployment Speed (Max) | : | 77 m/s (150 knots) |
| Suspended Mass | : | 150 kgs (max) |
| Forward Speed | : | 40 kmph |
| Turn Rate | : | 10–12 sec for 360° turn |
| Lift to Drag Ratio | : | 3.3 : 1.0 |
| Aspect Ratio | : | 2.6 : 1.0 |
| Surface Area | : | 34.28 sq.m |
| Rigging Lines | : | Cordage Polyester heat set, BS = 318 Kg |
| Basic Material | : | Nylon fabric, Rip Stop weave, low porosity 42 gm/m² |
| Design of Canopy | : | Rectangular (aerofoil shaped) |
| Life of Parachute | : | 15 years or 100 live descents whichever is earlier |
| Condition | : | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Full Glide | : | 3.0 - 4.25 m/s |
| Half Brakes | : | 1.5 - 3.0 m/s |
| Full Brakes | : | 0.6 - 1.8 m/s |