NPFC - MIL-P-43649
PARACHUTES, CARGO, 12, 26, AND 34 FOOT DIAMETER
| Organization: | NPFC |
| Publication Date: | 28 June 1991 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 24 |
scope:
This specification covers the requirements for three cargo parachute assemblies and the separate components thereof.
The cargo parachutes shall be of the following sizes as specified (see 6.2).
Size - 12-foot diameter
Size - 26-foot diameter
Size - 34-foot diameter
The following cargo parachute components may be procured separately when specified (see 6.2). Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be used in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA 01760-5017 by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.
For 12-foot diameter cargo parachute:
Canopy assembly
Deployment bag
Static line
For 26-foot diameter cargo parachute:
Canopy assembly
Deployment bag
Static line
For 34-foot diameter cargo parachute:
Canopy assembly
Pack
Drogue
Static line
intended Use:
The 12-foot and 26-foot diameter parachutes are intended for use in air dropping non-fragile cargo at high rates of descent. The 34-foot diameter parachute is intended for use in airdropping cargo... View More
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