Government of India

High Altitude Parachute (HAP)

High Altitude Parachute

(HAP)

High Altitude Parachute The High Altitude Parachute has been designed and developed for use in high altitude dropping zones up to 20,000 ft ASL and for training jumps at plains from high-speed AN-12 Aircraft.

Technical Sheet

Specification : Details
Rate of Descent : 2.4 to 3.3 m/s
Canopy Diameter : 10.67 meters
No. of Rigging Lines : 30
Altitude : 500 m AGL
Release Speed : Up to 320 kmph
Basic Material : Fabric Nylon, Low porosity 52 gm, Rip stop weave, Olive Drab Shade
Design of Canopy : Flat circular
Life of Parachute : 15 years or 100 live descents whichever is earlier