Cobham's family of manual parachute releases is designed to
release easily under high parachute riser loads and is in use by
ejection seat pilots all over the globe. From the first
generation parachute releases, to the most current Low Load
Second Generation Parachute Canopy Release, Cobham has a full
spectrum of capability depending on the customer's unique
requirement.
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Manual Parachute Release Features:
- Under a tension of 600lbs will require less than 15 pounds of
manual force
- Ideally suited for today's expanded aircrew population under
parachute drag conditions
- Current Frost spec: is no more than 35 lbs release force for a
300lb load
- Color change: to identify that it is a low load frost
fitting
- Drop-in on the harness side with no change to the male
fitting
Low Load Second Generation Parachute Canopy Release
Cobham's second generation manual parachute release is the most
technologically advanced manual parachute release on the
market. Based on our successful the H. Koch & Sons Co
original design, it is released with less than 15 pounds of
manual force under high riser loads.
The second
generation parachute release enables the downed aircrews to
separate themselves from their parachute canopy under the most
severe land and water drag conditions, protecting them from
potentially lethal injuries. During daily operation the manual
canopy release features a tactile and audible "snap‑in" secure male
connection, and Cobham's two motion single‑handed release
mechanism. A safety latch roll bar mechanism prevents inadvertent
opening under inertial loading, snagging or
windblast.
Key features of the Low Load Second Generation Canopy Release
include:
- Less than 15 pound manual release force under high riser drag
loads
- 8,500 pound tensile strength construction
- Inertia proof mechanism
- Stainless steel construction
- Subdued black matte finish available
- Weighs less than 10 ounces
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