GLIDERS INDIA LIMITED

Products

Parachute Tactical Assault- Main (PTA-M) Parachute Tactical Assault- Reserve (PTA-R) Parachute Paratroop Type- Main (PTR-M) Parachute Paratroop Type- Reserve (PTR-R) High Altitude Parachute (HAP) Combat Free Fall Parachute (Ram Air 9 Cell Para)

Combat Free Fall Parachute
(Ram Air 9 Cell Para)

Ram Air parachute is a highly steerable & gliding free fall parachute for clandestine and deep penetration into enemy territory. The parachute in a 9-cell configuration has been developed for use by Army, Air Force and adventure wings. The parachute is fully maneuverable & provides pinpoint landing. The canopy is in rectangular-shape with aerofoil design. The parachute consists of two layers of almost nil porosity fabric with intervening aerofoil shaped ribs making cells. During development air rams through the opening of cells and canopy is deployed in the shape of wing surface to provide lift.

Technical Sheet

• Span : 8.84 meter
• Opening Time : 3-4 seconds
• Altitude of Opening : 300 m to 10,500 m
• Deployment Speed (Max) : 77 m/sec (150 knots)
• Suspended Mass : 150 kgs (max)
• Forward Speed : 40 kmph
• Turn Rate : 10 - 12 sec for a turn of 360 deg
• Lift of 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=318Kg
• Basic Material : Fabric Nylon Rip Stop weave low porosity 42 gm/m2
• Design of Canopy : Flat circular
• Life of Parachute : 15 years or 100 live descents whichever is earlier.

Rate of Discent

• Full Glide : 3.0 - 4.25 m/s
• Half Brakes : 1.5 - 3.0 m/s
• Full Brakes : 0.6 - 1.8 m/s