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Brake Parachute for Mirage-2000 Aircraft

Brake Parachute for Mirage-2000 AircraftThe 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.

Technical Sheet
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