G-12 Airdrop Parachute The G-12 64-foot (19.5-meter) cargo parachute assembly is primarily used to decelerate and stabilize large-platform airdropped cargo.
Product Description
G-12 Series Characteristics
Shape: Flat circular Nominal diameter: 64 feet (19.5 meters) Rib material: 2.25-ounce nylon parachute fabric Number of suspension lines: 64 Suspension line material: 1000-pound (450 kg) tensile strength Suspension line length: 51 feet (15.5 meters) Suspension sling assemblies: 2 Suspension sling length: 60 feet (18.28 meters) Total assembly weight: 125 pounds (57 kg) Maximum load capacity: 2,200 pounds (997.9 kg)
Pilot Chute Shape: Flat octagonal Nominal diameter: 68 inches (1727 mm) Canopy material: 1.1-ounce PIA-C-7020 Type I tear-resistant nylon parachute fabric
Differences Between Models Note: The G-12D and G-12E assemblies differ in their rigging configurations.
G-12D: No center line configuration.
G-12E: Uses a 57-foot (17.37-meter) center line to pull down the canopy top vent.
Suspended Weight (pounds) For G-12E:
With 1 parachute: Minimum 501 lbs (227 kg), Maximum 2,200 lbs (997.9 kg)
With 2 parachutes: Minimum 2,270 lbs (1,029.7 kg), Maximum 3,500 lbs (1,587.5 kg)
Suspended weight refers to the total assembly weight minus the weight of the cargo parachute.
Additional Information
The G-12 can be used alone or in groups (two or more) depending on the weight of the airdropped cargo. It can be deployed from a minimum altitude of 475 feet AGL (144.7 meters) to 550 feet AGL (167.6 meters). In its basic configuration, the G-12 can support a maximum load of 2,200 pounds (1,028 kg); when used in pairs, the assembly can support a maximum load of 3,500 pounds (1,587 kg). All materials are colored U.S. Foliage Green.