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AERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS & PERSONNEL PARACHUTES

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C O N T E N T S5 About IrvinGQ

Aerial delivery land 6–7 Light weight loads

8–9 Medium weight loads

10–11 Heavy weight loads

Aerial delivery marine 12–13 MCADS

14–15 PRIBAD 21

16–17 PURIBAD

ATAX18–19 Aerial delivery land and marine 20–21 Aerial delivery land

22–23 Aerial delivery marine

24–25 Transfer safety link assembly

26–27 Water initiated sensing aerial disconnect

28–31 Helicopter insertion equipment — Abseil equipment — Quick release mechanism — Troop insertion extraction system

32–35 HUPRA Mk3

36–37 HUPRA T–11

Personnel parachutes 39 Low Level Parachute Mk1 40 Low Level Reserve Parachute LLRP 41 8m Low Level Parachute Assembly

42 Capability, training, through life support

43 DEsign and engineering capabilities

A B O U T I R V I N G Q

For nearly 100 years, IrvinGQ has been at the forefront of the on-going development of airdrop systems for aerial delivery by parachute, of very large and varied loads of equipment and supplies, to enhance the capabilities of airborne forces.

AERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS LAND

We are the world leader in parachutes and aerial delivery systems for the airdrop of combat supplies, stores, humanitarian aid and vehicles onto land drop zones. Loads weighing from 23kg (50lb) to 16,000kg (35,200lb) can be airdropped using a range of parachutes, airdrop platforms and ancillary rigging equipment.

IrvinGQ provides customers with a single point of supply for the complete range of airdrop systems including:

• Trials certification support

• Parachute packing training

• Load rigging training

• Technical user manuals

• Equipment care and maintenance

• Spares

• Repairs

• Through life support

Aerial delivery systems marine

IrvinGQ is the only company providing the Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System (MCADS) to military and Special Forces worldwide. This system allows RIB’s from 6.5m to 12m in length to be airdropped, followed by parachutists, who land close to the craft then board and get underway in minutes.

We work directly with the RIB manufacturers to ensure the craft interfaces with the airdrop system and that the overall rigged load meets Airworthiness Safety Criteria and aviation regulations.

MCADS is in-service in a number of countries worldwide and is fully certified to be airdropped from all Mks of C130, including the C130J, C17 and C5. It is also compatible with and capable of being airdropped from the A400M and KC390 aircrafts.

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A E R I A L D E L I V E RY L A N D

Light aerial delivery loads for the airdrop of combat supplies and equipment ranging from individual stores bundles to resupply small patrols to large one ton Container Delivery System (CDS) Loads for mass resupply or humanitarian aid drops.

LOADS RANGE FROM: 23KG (50LB) TO 1,136KG (2,500LB).

A range of cargo parachutes and load harnesses are available to provide full capability dependent on the weight and size of the equipment to be dropped.

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PARACHUTES INCLUDE:

• GQ 6M Utility

• 28ft Utility

• SC14

• SC15

• G14

• G12E

L I G H T W E I G H T

L O A D S


Medium weight aerial delivery loads for the airdrop of medium weight equipment and vehicles.

These loads are rigged onto a modular airdrop platform and extracted from the aircraft by an extractor parachute which then deploys the main decent parachutes.

Airbag shock attenuation is used to reduce impact shock loads and prevent damage to the load.

LOADS RANGE FROM: 2,770KG (6,000LBS) TO 8,100KG (18,000LBS).


M E D I U M W E I G H T

L O A D S


Heavy weight aerial delivery loads for the airdrop of heavy weight equipment and vehicles.

These loads are rigged onto a modular airdrop platform and extracted from the aircraft by an extractor parachute which then deploys the main descent parachutes.

Airbag shock attenuation is used to reduce impact shock loads and prevent damage to the load.

LOADS RANGE FROM: 8,100kg (18,000lbs) to 18,100kg (40,000lbs).

H E A V Y W E I G H T L O A D S


A E R I A L D E L I V E RY M A R I N E : M C A D S

Designed for use in Special Operations and SAR missions, MCADS enable Rigid Inflatable Boats to be parachute dropped into the water, ready for immediate use.

Extractor parachute extracts the load from the aircraft.

Boat and platform separate immediately descending to the water under their own parachutes. Boat is ready for immediate use on landing.

Parachutists land near to the boat in the water.

Platform sinks without trace in an operational role. In training, the platform floats for recovery and re-use.

System can be used with any proven cargo dropping parachutes of the required capacity.

A range of platform configurations can accomodate boats from 21.3ft to 39ft (6.5m to 12m) in length.

Platforms are compatible with C130, C17, C5 and the A400M aircraft.

SYSTEM CONSISTS OF TWO PLATFORMS: PRIBAD & PURIBAD.


M A R I T I M E CR A F T A E R I A L D E L I V E RY S Y S T E M

PART NUMBER: AML 59000

NSN:670-99-989-1241

TYPE:

• PRIBAD platform

• Rigid inflatable boat

• Aerial delivery

LENGTH:

6.40m (252in)

WIDTH:

2.74m (108in)

DEPTH (PL ATFORM):

720mm (28.3in)

BOAT PARACHUTES RECOMMENDED:

G11

PL ATFORM RECOVERY PARACHUTES RECOMMENDED:G12

A E R I A L D E L I V E RY M A R I N E : PR I B A D 2 1


PRIBAD 21

PART NUMBER: ASE 02767

NSN:1670-99-341-1504

TYPE:

• PURIBAD platform

• Universal, rigid

• Inflatable boat

• Aerial delivery

LENGTH:

5.51m (217in)

WIDTH:

2.74m (108in)

DEPTH (PL ATFORM):

Variable — Adjustable

BOAT PARACHUTES RECOMMENDED:

G12 and SC15

PL ATFORM RECOVERY PARACHUTES RECOMMENDED:8.5m HSU

A E R I A L D E L I V E RY M A R I N E : PU R I B A D

PURIBAD


A E R I A L D E L I V E RY L A N D & M A R I N E : ATA X


ATAX is a ‘Drive-On, Drive-Off, Float-Off’ modular, low-profile, robust, Aerial Delivery Platform.

Designed for swift configuration to suit a multitude of mission scenarios, utilising existing PD9 pallets, Type V or the IrvinGQ composite alternative.

Each ATAX module can carry 3.2 tonnes and a maximum payload of 16 tonnes can be achieved by using 5 connected modules. Two triple modules with a load capacity of 9.6 tonnes can be configured for sequential airdrops from a C130J, Mk4 or A400M.

IrvinGQ has extensive experience in the design and analysis of complex airbag deceleration systems.

The ATAX Platform Airbag Deceleration System has been designed to provide a highly effective solution for managing the ground impact phase of aerial delivery, whilst airbags can be installed with the platform on the ground, offering rapid rigging and de-rigging of cargo.

ATAX:

• Modular

• Land and marine

• Airbag deceleration system

• Rapid role configuration

• No specialist tools/no manual handling equipment

ATAX

A E R I A L D E L I V E RY L A N D: ATA X

— D e s i g n e d f o r m o d u l a r i t y

— E a s y t o r i g

— D r i v e – o n , d r i v e – o f f

ATAX LAND


A E R I A L D E L I V E RY M A R I N E : ATA X M A R I N E

— D e s i g n e d f o r m o d u l a r i t y

— O N E C U T R E L E A S E

— PL AT F O R M C A N B E R I G G E D T O S I N K O R F L O AT

ATAX MARINE


A E R I A L D E L I V E RY : T H E T R A N S F E R S A F E T Y L I N K A S S E M B LY ( T S L A )


The Transfer Safety Link Assembly (TSLA) was developed to address a known Single Point Of Failure (SPOF) within the industry standard extractor retarder aerial delivery system.

• The TSLA is fitted in parallel to the Extraction Force Transfer Coupling (EFTC) latch assembly and ensures the safe extraction of the payload and main parachute deployment in the event of a premature release of the EFTC

• The TSLA prevents premature deployment of the main parachutes by the extraction parachute before the load has exited the aircraft

• The TSLA is compatible with Extractor Parachute Jettison Systems (EPJS) when using larger extractor parachutes

• The TSLA has been designed to interface with all in service aerial delivery platforms and current/ future aircraft

In service with the UK MOD the TSLA has been designed to be robust and easily maintained and easy to rig. The mechanical drop arm runs along the aircraft floor providing a mechanical interlock that ensure the extractor is not released until the unit has exited the aircraft.

SPECIFICATION: • Compatible with all major

Marine and Land LVAD

• Extractor retarder platform systems

• Compatible with C130, C17, C5, A400M and KC390

• Compatible with EFTC and EPJS systems

ORDERING INFORMATION:

Part number ASE05874

NATO STOCK NUMBER:1670-99-399-8407

TSLA

TSLA is a single compact unit that

interfaces with standard extractor

retarder units.

W I S A D


User maintained and refurbished, designed for use on boats and equipment being airdropped into water, the WISAD releases the cargo parachutes from the load on water entry, even in strong winds, thereby ensuring boats are not pulled over or equipment dragged by the inflated parachutes.

FULL ASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATED IN (FIG 2)

Technical Specifications

Maximum surface wind speed

30 knots

Weight disconnect body 7kg

Weight actuator 1kg

Length disconnect body 628mm

Release time on water entry

1 to 1.5 seconds

Maximum load per disconnect

120kN

Actuation load 0 to 100kN

Operation water temperature

2°C to 36°C

Operates in water salinity 0% to 3.8%

• Shock and vibration tested for

use on C-130 aircraft

• Driving rain tested to ensure

premature release does not occur

• Utilises existing proven water

sensing technology

• Mechanical operation, no

pyrotechnics or electronics

• No special skills require for rigging

or maintenance

• Re-usable following minimal

maintenance by the user unit

• Low cost refurbishment consumable

pack (Fig 1) consists of:

— Water sensors (x8)

— Cables (x4)

— Sensor protection sock (x4)

— Retaining pin

— Cable tie short (x8)

W AT E R I N I T I AT E D S E N S I N G A E R I A L D I S C O N N E C T

FIG 1

WISAD refurbishment consumable pack (single disconnect worth of equipment illustrated).

FIG 2

Boat set of 4 WISAD assemblies.


H E L I C O P T E R I N S E RT I O N E Q U I PM E N T

A B S E I L E Q U I PM E N TDesigned for strength and reliability with a step-in, full body harness of 45mm bonded nylon webbing.

Control rate of descent for troops or equipment with a simple non-mechanical device, the Horned Lowering Link (HOLK).

Secure descent of heavily equipped troops, up to 30kn, with a karibiner connecting the HOLK to the harness.

Descend using a high-flexibilty, low-stretch and kink restraint 11mm polyester abseiling rope, designed for the purpose.

Water-proof, rot-proof and abrasion-restraint rope.

Sturdy Rope Dispenser Bag Assembly capable of providing adequate protection in all operational environments.

D E PL A N I N G R O PEDeploys troops rapidly to the ground where the helicopter cannot land.

Mk2, 3 and 4 deplaning rope assemblies enable soldiers, from a height of up to 120ft and up to 6 people per rope, to deploy from a hovering helicopter.

Once attached to the helicopter anchorage point, the rope is dropped and allowed to hang free enabling troops to climb down.

• Safe working load up to 584kg (1,287lb)

• Made of yarn spun from high tenacity staple fiber

• Various end fittings allows a choice of aircraft attachments

• Can be fitted via a quick release mechanism (QRM)

ABSEIL EQUIPMENT


H E L I C O P T E R I N S E RT I O N E Q U I PM E N T

QRM — QUICK RELEASE MECHANISM The QRM has been developed to support the safe deployment of troops by means of helicopter.

The QRM enables rapid detachment of the deplaning, abseiling rope or emplaning ladder in the event of an emergency.

TIES — TROOP INSERTION EXTRACTION SYSTEMThe TIES Frame has been designed for the CH47 Chinook helicopter.

It provides 6 attachment points for deplaning ropes, abseiling or ladders. Each attachment point is equipped with a QRM for additional safety.

• Provides reliable and quick to operate rope detachment

• Works under tension (working load limit 5.175N)

• Minimal number of moving parts allows easy maintenance.

• Suits various anchoring hooks thanks to the option of a 15mm (0.6in) or 17.75mm (0.7in) wide attachment hole

QRM & TIES

H U PR A M K 3When parachutists are dropped by means of a static line system, there is a very remote possibility of the static line being mis-routed through a wearer’s harness, or, due to a faulty exit, becoming entangled around his body or equipment.

Such mishaps can prevent operation of the parachute and result in the user being suspended and towed outside the aircraft. A rapid rescue is essential to prevent injury to the parachutist and damage to the aircraft.

HUPRA Mk3 fulfils this requirement by the attachment of a second parachute and the release of the fouled line, thus allowing the parachutist to descend safely. The release assembly can be employed in both large and small aircraft.

To provide our current HUPRA Mk3 (MRIGQ1617) customers with a purpose built training assembly device, IrvinGQ have developed the HUPRA Mk3 Training variants to support both air and ground HUPRA Mk3 user training.

Both training variants are based on the design of the current in-service HUPRA Mk3 (MRIGQ1617), including canopy and all component parts.

To avoid confusion between the HUPRA Mk3; the Air Training and the Ground Training variants, a specific material colour designation has been determined alongside clearly modified labels.

The HUPRA Mk3 Air Training demonstration Unit, (MRIASE2443) has been given the colour designation of yellow throughout to include the Pack Assembly and Snap Lock Connector Assembly.

The HUPRA Mk3 Ground training Demonstration Unit, (MRIASE2444) has been given the colour designation of blue throughout to include the Pack Assembly and Snap Lock Connector Assembly.


HUNG UP PARACHUTE RELEASE ASSEMBLY

H U PR A M K 3



Training variants comprise:

CARRYING BAG

A quick opening, distinctive red nylon fabric carrying bag for ready identification and immediate use.

RECOVERY PARACHUTE

An Aeroconical Type 5,000 main canopy, which has a flying diameter of 21.3ft (6.5m). A webbing static line is attached to the canopy by an apex tie. The free end of the static line is fitted with a snaphook.

EXTENSION STROP

The Recovery Parachute is attached to a 10ft (3m) extension strop. The lower end of the extension strop terminates at a swivel assembly to which the cable sub-assembly and snaplock connector are secured.

PACK ASSEMBLY

The parachute and extension strop are contained in a red PU coated nylon pack assembly.

HUNG UP DUMMY & RELEASE ASSEMBLY

To prevent damage to the aircraft anchor cable and to facilitate the training the hung up dummy and release assembly, with integral shock attenuator is used to intentionally ‘hang up’ a dummy of maximum 200lb mass to the aircraft floor.

To complete the training and release the dummy a small cable assembly provided is cut using the approved wire cutters.

WIRE CUTTERS

HUPRA Mk3 approved wire cutters are supplied to effortlessly release the dummy by cutting through the provided cable assembly within the hung up dummy and release assembly.

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The T-11 non-steerable troop parachute, developed for today’s warfighter, replaces the T-10 parachute which has been in service for over 50 years. The T-11 was specifically designed by Airborne Systems to carry a paratrooper, with a total exit weight of 400 pounds safely to the ground. With minimal opening shock, a slow rate of descent and zero oscillation the jumper is provided with increased safety, allowing for successful completion of their combat mission.

This newly designed parachute fits body sizes from the 5th percentile female through the 97th percentile male.

A unique canopy sleeve and slider controlled deployment sequence allows for smooth canopy inflation in about six seconds. As a result, the T-11’s opening shock has been greatly reduced, especially when compared with conventional systems.

The unique design of the main canopy allows for minimal oscillation after canopy inflation, even after lowering the combat load. The T-11 achieves a lower rate of descent by having a canopy that is 28 percent larger than the T-10, resulting in a remarkable reduction in landing injuries; greater than 75% over 3,000 jumps.

T-11Non-Steerable Troop Parachute System

Specifications T-11 Main Parachute

Ordering information (Includes T-11 Main and T-11R Reserve Parachute Systems) Part number 11-1-7050-1 NSN 1670-01-539-4525

Hem diameter 28.6 ft 8.72m

Rate of descent at sea level 400 lb (181.4 kg) AUW < 18 ft/s < 5.48 m/s

Main parachute, harness and pack tray weight 36.8 lb 16.56 kg

Maximum aircraft speed 150 KIAS 278 km/h

Maximum All Up Weight 400 lb 180 kg

Oscillation angle Less than 5 degrees

Deployment altitude – Above Sea Level (ASL) Minimum 500 ft ±125 ft 152.4 m ± 38.1 m Maximum 7500 ft 2286 m

Shelf life 15 years shelf life; 12 years service life

Repack cycle 120 days

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The T-11 non-steerable troop parachute, developed for today’s warfighter, replaces the T-10 parachute which has been in service for over 50 years. The T-11 was specifically designed by Airborne Systems to carry a paratrooper, with a total exit weight of 400 pounds safely to the ground. With minimal opening shock, a slow rate of descent and zero oscillation the jumper is provided with increased safety, allowing for successful completion of their combat mission.

This newly designed parachute fits body sizes from the 5th percentile female through the 97th percentile male.

A unique canopy sleeve and slider controlled deployment sequence allows for smooth canopy inflation in about six seconds. As a result, the T-11’s opening shock has been greatly reduced, especially when compared with conventional systems.

The unique design of the main canopy allows for minimal oscillation after canopy inflation, even after lowering the combat load. The T-11 achieves a lower rate of descent by having a canopy that is 28 percent larger than the T-10, resulting in a remarkable reduction in landing injuries; greater than 75% over 3,000 jumps.

T-11Non-Steerable Troop Parachute System

Specifications T-11 Main Parachute

Ordering information (Includes T-11 Main and T-11R Reserve Parachute Systems) Part number 11-1-7050-1 NSN 1670-01-539-4525

Hem diameter 28.6 ft 8.72m

Rate of descent at sea level 400 lb (181.4 kg) AUW < 18 ft/s < 5.48 m/s

Main parachute, harness and pack tray weight 36.8 lb 16.56 kg

Maximum aircraft speed 150 KIAS 278 km/h

Maximum All Up Weight 400 lb 180 kg

Oscillation angle Less than 5 degrees

Deployment altitude – Above Sea Level (ASL) Minimum 500 ft ±125 ft 152.4 m ± 38.1 m Maximum 7500 ft 2286 m

Shelf life 15 years shelf life; 12 years service life

Repack cycle 120 days


H U PR A T– 1 1The Hung Up Parachutist Release Assembly (HUPRA) is an IrvinGQ product originally under the Mk3 variant (MRIGQ1617).

The IrvinGQ HUPRA product line has been enhanced to provide potential customers with a new Hupra T-11 Parachute Assembly incorporating the T-11 main parachute to provide improved system performance, in particular recovery of an increased mass.

The HUPRA T-11 Assembly, MRIASE2488 consists of a T-11 main parachute packed with a red PU coated Inner and Outer deployment bag.

The T11 parachute rigging lines are attached to a four Ply HUPRA Riser via rapide links. The HUPRA Riser terminates at the lower end with the original HUPRA Mk3 Swivel Assembly and Snap Lock Connector, MRIGQ0527 and MRIGQ0521 respectively.

When the assembly is not in use and to facilitate transport to and from the aircraft, it is held in a fabric carrying bag. The assembly also includes a set of wire cutters required to cut the aircraft anchor cable in order to release the ‘Hung Up’ parachutist.

In the case of a ‘Hang Up’ scenario, the HUPRA T-11 Parachute Assembly is attached to the parachutist’s static line snap hook via the HUPRA Snap Lock Connector. The release of the parachutist and deployment of the HUPRA T-11 is facilitated by cutting the aircraft anchor cable using the wire cutters provided.

The HUPRA T-11 Parachute Assembly and its sub-assemblies are detailed in the general assembly drawing ASE05560 and packed in accordance with an ASL packing manual.


PE R S O N N E L PA R A CH U T E S


The LLP Mk1 Low Level Parachute is a static line operated paratroop parachute assembly that allows fully equipped airborne troops to carry out massed tactical parachute assaults from jump heights as low as 76m (250ft).

The H124 low level parachute canopy incorporates a number of proven features to meet the performance requirements. These include a shaped canopy, internal rigging lines, inflation pockets on the periphery of the canopy and an internal parachute. These features ensure fast and consistent openings, comfortable ‘g’ levels during canopy inflation, rapid damping of canopy oscillation, a low rate of descent and a high tolerance to twisting of the rigging lines.

The three-point closure harness is of the split-saddle type and is fully adjustable to provide a correct fit for all sizes of paratrooper.

The harness incorporates canopy ground disconnects, two sets of D-ring anchorage points for the attachment of a reserve parachute assembly and the weapons/ equipment container.

An integral carrying bag is fitted to the side of the outer pack for recovery from the Drop Zone. The outer pack fully encloses the deployment bag. The harness has been designed for minimum restriction to the paratrooper’s mobility on the ground.

The static line is stowed externally on the top of the outer pack and is fully covered by a protective flap. The static line, which incorporates a ‘draw’ handle and protective reinforcement at the point of contact with the aircraft door, terminates in a double-entry snap-hook for direct connection to the aircraft anchor cable.

The LLP Mk1 Low Level Parachute Assembly is in-service with the Airborne Forces of the United Kingdom, Sweden and Kenya.

The LLP Mk1 Low Level Parachute is a static line operated paratroop parachute assembly that allows fully equipped airborne troops to carry out massed tactical parachute assaults from jump heights as low as 76m (250ft).

The H124 low level parachute canopy incorporates a number of proven features to meet the performance requirements. These include a shaped canopy, internal rigging lines, inflation pockets on the periphery of the canopy and an internal parachute. These features ensure fast and consistent openings, comfortable ‘g’ levels during canopy inflation, rapid damping of canopy oscillation, a low rate of descent and a high tolerance to twisting of the rigging lines.

The three-point closure harness is of the split saddle type and is fully adjustable to provide a correct fit for all sizes of paratrooper. The harness incorporates canopy ground disconnects, two sets of D-ring anchorage points for the attachment of a reserve parachute assembly and the weapons/equipment container.

LOW LEVEL PARACHUTE MK1

An integral carrying bag is fitted to the side of the outer pack for recovery from the Drop Zone. The outer pack fully encloses the deployment bag. The harness has been designed for minimum restriction to the

paratrooper’s mobility on the ground.

The static line is stowed externally on the top of the outer pack and is fully covered by a protective flap. The static line, which incorporates a ‘draw’ handle and protective reinforcement at the point of contact with the aircraft door, terminates in a double-entry snap-hook for direct connection to the aircraft anchor cable.

The LLP Mk1 Low Level Parachute Assembly is in-service with the Airborne Forces of the United Kingdom.

The deployment is controlled for a successful opening either along side a working main parachute, with a partial malfunction or in a high speed ‘total malfunction’ scenario. The pack has been designed with a low profile to make equipment control easier in the aircraft and to improve visibility and body position for landing.

The primary usage parameters have been chosen to cope with air speeds and drop altitudes encountered with modern aircraft and to enable the all up weight and rate of descent required for useful operational troop parachuting.

CANOPY

The (LLRP) canopy is a 20 gore, block constructed aeroconical parachute with a flying diameter of 6.2m. Four integral assister pockets on the apex of the canopy help align the parachute during inflation. A kicker spring is used to aid the initial deployment. A drogue with a frangible attachment to the canopy facilitates extraction at low speed deployments.

At high speed, where the rapid extraction might be detrimental, the frangible attachment breaks leaving assister pockets to align the canopy. The apex vent of the canopy is closed by a break tie.

This prevents loss of pressure during early stages of a low airspeed inflation whilst allowing the vent to open when needed. Skirt assist lines are fitted around the peripheral hem of the canopy. They attach each rigging line to a point inside the canopy so that the rigging points at the peripheral hem are not under tension until the canopy is partially inflated. This has the effect of promoting initial canopy inflation to reduce height loss on deployment.

Stability is achieved by a combination of apex vent and the incorporation of four other mesh covered vents equally spaced around the canopy. The combination of riser and line lengths ensures that the LLRP will fly below the hem of most main parachutes.

This gives the parachute space to deploy and fly without interference from the main parachute.

LLRP PACK

The pack has a low profile to help equipment handling in the aircraft and on exit. Visibility of the ground under canopy is also possible. A curved pack frame maintains the profile and also provides a positive launching base for the kicker spring to react against. The position of the attachment hooks eliminates the requirement for a tie down strap. The ripcord handle is positioned central to the top of the pack which enables the reserve to be pulled by either hand.

The 8m Low Level Parachute assembly is a static line operated paratroop parachute system designed to enable fully equipped airborne troops to carry out mass tactical parachute deployments from jump heights as low as 76m (250ft) above ground level (agl). The assembly can be deployed at speeds up to 140 knots from tactical transport aircraft.

The Low Level Parachute comprises an 8m flying diameter, highly developed conical canopy fitted with air scoops to give positive opening characteristics and provide resistance to line twisting. This ensures consistent inflation and height loss performance. Additionally, the conical canopy does not suffer from post inflation collapse as seen with conventional circular canopies, thus further reducing height loss. The canopy has four mesh covered stability slots, to minimise oscillation and incorporates a net skirt to eliminate blown periphery malfunctions. Lateral movement of the parachute is achieved by selectively pulling down the risers to provide ‘sideslip’ in the desired direction.

The harness is of the split-saddle type and comprises three-point closure that provides both adjustment to obtain a correct fit for all sizes of paratrooper and permits rapid donning of the assembly.

LOW LEVEL RESERVE PARACHUTE LLRP

8M LOW LEVEL PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY


The harness incorporates canopy riser disconnects for ground use, two sets of D-ring anchorage points for attachment of the reserve parachute assembly and the equipment container. It also has an additional attachment point for the release, lowering and suspension of the container.

The outer pack fully encloses the parachute deployment bag and an integral carrying bag, that is fitted to the inside of the bottom outer pack flap. The externally stowed static line is covered by a protective flap and is mounted on the top of the outer pack to ensure it is not deployed prematurely inside the aircraft.

With nearly 100 years design experience, IrvinGQ has world class status for pioneering advancements in technology by approaching product design from a military standpoint.

IrvinGQ's employees have unparalleled expertise and experience throughout our vast product range.

Each product range has its own dedicated Business Development Manager and a team of Engineers to provide testing, certification, training and through life support for all equipment.

Once in service, IrvinGQ ensures that the product is used to its maximum capability through continuous education, training and support in the field, such as:

CAPABILITY, TRAINING & THROUGH LIFE SUPPORT

• Aerial delivery platform maintenance

• Rigging of loads training

• Through life support

• Manuals

• Trials support

• Packing courses

• Spares/repairs service

• In-country maintenance, service and training

• Custom tailored packages

• Facility dedicated for cleaning and re-packing of parachutes, and in-country training of this service

• Designs in composite, metal or textile

• Reverse/re-engineering solutions

• Safety Critical components

• Application of system safety engineering

• Linear and non-linear FEA

• Conventional stress analysis

• FMEA

• FMECA

• Rapid prototyping capability

• Test and Evaluation campaigns

• Programme management for global systems

• Issuing of design certification

• Safety Cases and associated documentation

• From concept through to end of life

• DAOS approved


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AERIAL DELIVER Y SYSTEMS & ERSONNELP ARAC P HUTES · parachutes. Boat is ready for immediate use on landing. Parachutists land near to the boat in the water. Platform sinks without