GLIDERS INDIA LIMITED

Govt of India Undertaking
Ministry of Defence
Supply Drop Parachute Heavy Drop Parachute
Supply Drop Parachute

   
This Parachute is used for dropping supplies and loads ranging from 135 to 160 kgs. From Aircraft flying at 305 m height with a speed of 120 to 150 knots.


Technical Sheet

• Dia of skirt : 8.5 meter
• Load dropping capacity : 135 to 160 kgs
• Basic Material : Cotton Fabric for SD parachute scoured 91.4 cm width.
• Design of Canopy : Flat fully rigged

Heavy Drop Parachute

   
Heavy Drop system AN-32 is a platform system. The system is for dropping Jeeps & heavy vehicles. Load is attached with platform and vehicle is dropped with platform. In the system initially auxiliaries and then main parachutes open.


Technical Sheet

• Area of Canopy : 350 sqm
• No. of Rigging Line : 120
• Basic Material : Fabric Nylon 32 gm. U/D
• Design of Canopy : Flat circular

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