Context:
Ordnance Parachute Factory (OPF) Kanpur has started the process of making a parachute system equipped with 80 kg oxygen cylinder.
More On News:
- The prototype is being developed for DRDO’s Agra-based laboratory, ADRDE.
- Paratroopers equipped with the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) will be able to accurately land at designated locations from a high altitude of 30,000 feet, where oxygen is almost negligible.
- MCPS is a mode of insertion used by special forces to deploy paratroopers with combat load into designated area of operations.
- It allows Paratroopers to jump from an aircraft and deploy their Parachutes at pre-determined Altitude, Navigate and Land Safely.
- The parachute system has been designed as per the international standard and qualification test schedule (QTS).
- It has been prepared in line with the Parachute Industry Association (PIA) and approved by the Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC).
- Key Features:
- The specialty of MCPS is to ensure the safe landing of paratroopers at a precise location on the ground or hills from a height of 30 thousand feet.
- It is capable of landing at a speed of 280 km per hour with a load capacity of 200 kg.
- Life is up to 10 years.
- It can be used for maximum of 500 times.
- Paratroopers wear a specially designed suit equipped with GPS.
- A Magnetic compass for direction, para computer, interpersonal radio, enabling paratroopers to reach the designated landing zone with accuracy.
- The paratroopers can also land wearing a bulletproof jacket.
