B-20, BA-22

Emergency personnel parachute systems; Back style, 28-foot diameter, steerable

B-20; NSN 1670-00-805-9037 (PN 50C7024-20)

BA-22; NSN 1670-00-940-0787 (PN 50C7024-22)

The emergency personnel parachute is a high speed emergency parachute system. This back style parachute is configured for use in military aircraft, such as: C-5, C-17, C-141, C-130, AC-130, MC-130, KC-135, B-52, F-5, T-37, T-38, A-37 and F-100. This emergency parachute is also used by jump-master and load-master for safety when they working in flight.

The B-20/BA-22 emergency parachutes is currently used by Air Forces in world wide.

At altitudes below 14,000 feet, the crewman will pull the manual ripcord when clear of the aircraft. For landing, the crewman can steer the parachute so that they are facing into the wind, to reduce the potential for injury. After landing, one or both of the parachute release fittings may be activated to prevent dragging during windy conditions.