High-velocity airdrops

Cargo parachute; 12-foot and 26-foot diameter, high-velocity, capacity max. 500 lbs and 2,200 lbs

12-foot cargo parachute; NSN 1670-00-788-8666 (PN 11-1-216)

26-foot cargo parachute; NSN 1670-00-872-6109 (PN 11-1-555)

High-velocity airdrops are used when threat conditions dictate that aircraft remain at high altitudes to evade hostile air defenses, while minimizing drift to maintain drop accuracy. The load descends at a rate of 70 to 90 feet per second, and this rapid descent significantly mitigates drift. A small parachute provides sufficient drag to keep the load in an upright position, while energy-absorbing material is utilized to reduce the impact force upon ground contact. Subsistence items, packaged petroleum products, and ammunition are the most suitable candidates for this type of delivery.

High-velocity cargo parachutes provide the capability to vertically deliver non-fragile supplies and equipment using high-velocity air-delivery methods to support ground forces.

Capabilities and features:
• Designed to decelerate and stabilize high-velocity air-delivery cargo loads
• Capable of supporting maximum payloads of 500 lbs or 2,200 lbs, depending on the configuration
• Increased accuracy
• Low cost