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Parachute, F-16 Drogue
Parachute, F-16 Drogue
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Product ID: PAR-1170-00
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Overview
The F-16 Drogue Parachute System is a flat, circular, continuous ribbon deceleration system. The system incorporates a deployment bag, bridles, buffer, streamer, pilot parachute, main canopy and riser assembly. Military Reference:16L520-805
Description
The F-16 Drogue Parachute System is a flat, circular, continuous ribbon deceleration system. The system incorporates a deployment bag, bridles, buffer, streamer, pilot parachute, main canopy and riser assembly.

Advantages
Use of the Variable Porosity Continuous Ribbon (VPCR) chute results in significantly reduced wear on the expensive carbon wheel brakes, makes short field landings safer (shorter roll out) and stabilizes the aircraft on icy or wet runways.

Advantages of the PAR-1170-00 system include:
  • Long service life
  • Dependable, immediate opening
  • Good cross-wind performance
  • Simple one-man packing
  • High drag efficiency
  • Deployment up to 170 knots
  • System Weight: 20 pounds
Specifications:
  • Military Reference: 16L520-805
  • System Weight: 20 pounds
  • Canopy Type: Flat, circular, continuous ribbon (variable porosity)
PAR-1170-00Complete System
PAR-1170-01
Pilot Parachute
PAR-1170-02
Bridle System
PAR-1170-03
Buffer Assembly
PAR-1170-04
Deployment Bag
PAR-1170-05
 Canopy 23" diameter
PAR-1170-06
Riser Assembly
PAR-1170-07
Streamer Assembly


NOTE:U.S. stock numbers are not available for all components of the F-16 Deceleration Parachute System because the deceleration parachute is not utilized in the United States Air Force F-16 Aircraft. This system applies to F-16 Aircraft sold to the Netherlands, Norway, Indonesia, Taiwan, Greece, Turkey, and Venezuela.