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. |