INTRODUCTION:

P-7 Heavy Drop System is used for Para drop of military stores (vehicles /ammunition/ equipment) of 7 Ton weight class. The Heavy Drop (P-7) System for IL-76 Aircraft consists of a platform & parachute system. Parachute System comprises of a cluster of a cluster of 5 Main canopies, 5 Brake chutes, 2 Auxiliary chutes & 1 Extractor parachute. The platform is a metallic structure made up of Aluminium/ Steel alloys with its mechanism like ADU & PFRL, shock absorption system & quick unlashing accessories.

BASIC MATERIAL:  Fabric Nylon66, 37 gm undyed, Cordage Nylon66, 182 kgf

TECHNICAL PARTICULARS:        

• Platform Size : 4216 x 2802 x 193 mm
• All Up Weight : 8500 Kg.
• Payload : 7000 Kg.
• Parachute System : Cluster of Parachutes
• Platform Weight : 1000 Kg. Approx.
• Parachute System Weight : 500 Kg. Approx.
• Drop Speed : 260-400 Km/h
• Landing Speed : 7 m/sec
• Reusability : 5 times                                                               

SALIENT FEATURES:

The System is used for dropping Jeeps & Heavy Vehicles. Load is attached with platform and vehicle is dropped with platform.