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G-12 Airdrop Parachute

The G-12 Series is a 64-foot (19.5-meter) cargo parachute assembly engineered to decelerate and stabilize large-platform airdropped cargo. Designed for reliability in military and logistics airdrop operations, it comes in two models (G-12D and G-12E) with tailored rigging configurations, supporting diverse load requirements from single to multiple parachute setups.

Product Details 

Core Characteristics

  • Shape & Size: Flat circular with a nominal diameter of 64 feet (19.5 meters), ensuring broad surface area for effective deceleration.
  • Materials:
    • Ribs: 2.25-ounce nylon parachute fabric, balancing durability and lightweight performance.
    • Suspension lines: 1000-pound (450 kg) tensile strength material, with 64 lines each 51 feet (15.5 meters) long.
  • Assembly Specs:
    • 2 suspension sling assemblies (60 feet/18.28 meters each).
    • Total assembly weight: 125 pounds (57 kg).
    • Maximum single-parachute load capacity: 2,200 pounds (997.9 kg).

Pilot Chute

  • Design: Flat octagonal with a nominal diameter of 68 inches (1727 mm).
  • Material: 1.1-ounce PIA-C-7020 Type I tear-resistant nylon fabric, ensuring reliable deployment in demanding conditions.

Model Variations (G-12D vs. G-12E)

  • G-12D:
    • NSN: 1670-00-893-2371; P/N: 55A6045.
    • Key components: Canopy (48K6076), D-Bag (11-1-3967-1), Pilot Chute (53E6803-1), Deployment Line (53D6805), Static Line (59J6171), Risers (51D6183).
    • Rigging: No center line configuration.
  • G-12E:
    • NSN: 1670-01-065-3755; P/N: 11-1-2620.
    • Key components: Same as G-12D, plus a Center Line (11-1-568-1).
    • Rigging: Features a 57-foot (17.37-meter) center line to pull down the canopy top vent, optimizing stability.

Suspended Weight & Load Capabilities

  • G-12E Load Ranges:
    • Single parachute: 501–2,200 pounds (227–997.9 kg).
    • Two parachutes: 2,270–3,500 pounds (1,029.7–1,587.5 kg).
      Note: Suspended weight excludes the parachute’s own weight.
  • Deployment Altitude: Usable from 475–550 feet AGL (144.7–167.6 meters), flexible for various mission profiles.

Additional Features

  • Color: All materials in U.S. Army Foliage Green, meeting military standard aesthetics.
  • Versatility: Can be used alone or in groups (two+), scaling to match cargo weight demands.
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