INTRODUCTION:  

RAM Air Parachute is a highly steerable & gliding free fall parachute for clandestine and deep penetration into enemy territory. The Parachute in a 9 Cell configuration has been developed for use by Army, Air Force and adventure wings. The Parachute is fully manoeuvrable & provides pinpoint landing.

BASIC MATERIAL:  

Fabric Nylon Low Porosity 42 gm Rip Stop Weave Sky Blue

CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS:                                                                                                      

Design of Canopy:-  Aerofoil

No. Of Cells:-  9

Span:-  8.84 Mtr

Rate of descent (Full Glide):-  3.0- 4.30 m/ sec

Rate of descent (Half Brakes):-  1.5-3.00 m/sec

Rate of descent (Full Brakes):-  0.6-1.75 m/sec

Forward Speed:-  upto 40 kmph

Opening Time:-  3-4 sec

Suspended Mass:-  150 kg (max)

Altitude of Opening:-  0.3 to 10.00 km AGL

Deployment Speed (max):-  80 m/sec (150 Kmph)

SALIENT FEATURES:

The Canopy is in rectangular shape with aerofoil design. The parachute consists of two layers of almost nil porosity fabric with intervening aerofoil shaped ribs, making cell.