Parachute System from FIAM of Advanced Lightweight Torpedo (ALWT)

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Product Manufacturer
Gliders India Limited (GIL)
Designing/Manufacturing agency
ADRDE (DRDO)
Product Description

Parachute System for FIAM of advanced Light Weight Torpedo (ALWT) can be air launched from helicopter, aircraft and ship missile. The parachute system is intended to accurately and safely control the trajectory of the Torpedo and to decelerate it to the desired velocity at splashdown. At splashdown, the parachute is to be detached from the Torpedo.

Features/Roles/Variants of the product
Gen Assy. Drawing no. 1.5.24-00
Product Specification
Basic Information
Length - 2850 mm (without parachute)
Diameter - 324 mm
Weight - 335 kg max (AVW)
Rate of Descent - 40 m/s max
Angle while water entry - 30-90˚ with horizontal
Drop Parameter
Helicopter - SK42B
Release Altitude - 20 to 250ft (ASL)
Max. Drop Speed - 120 knots (IAS)
Min. Drop Speed - 40 knots (IAS)
Gliders India Limited Government of India Undertaking, Ministry of Defence
Contact : G.T. Road, Kanpur-208013 U.P. (India) , Tel.: +91-512-2988487, 2986959 , Email: marketing[at]glidersindia[dot]in corporate[at]glidersindia[dot]in
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