The leading parachutes manufacturer of China (the monopolist?) – Jincheng company (金城, “a golden city”) manufactures a lot of various parachutes, but most of them are round.
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These parachutes are troop SBS-9, reserve BFS-6A and BFS-7, training XLS-3, amphibious training (landing on water) XLS-6, and a little bit weird “low-altitude” troop SBS-10 parachute (it consists of three round parachutes working simultaneously).
As we know round parachutes are purely a drag device (that is, unlike the ram-air types, they provide no lift) and are used in military, emergency and cargo applications.
The rest 4 parachutes are more closer to sport – round YDS-3D Sports (similar to russian training UT-15 canopy) and three ram-air systems: tactical SBS-11, YDS-6A Sports and YDS-10A.
A soldier smiles after completing his first parachute training successfully at a military airport in Central China’s Hubei province on Jan 13, 2015.
SBS-9 Troop Parachute
SBS-9 troop parachute is a new system dedicated to combating and training of paratroops. With this parachute system, soldiers can land on various terrains, such as mountainous areas, hills, forestry areas and paddy fields.
| Minimum deployment altitude | 150m |
|---|---|
| Descent rate | ≤5.2m/s |
| Turn rate | 360°within 15s |
| Aircraft speed | 150-400km/h |
| Horizontal speed | 4m/s |
| Parachuting Type | Troop Parachute |
| Colour | Green/ white/red/blue/mix colour |
| Bearing Range | 150m high at least/Max 120kg |
| Weight | 13.5kg |
| Certification | ISO9001 |
| Material | Nylon |
| Style | Round |
| Canopy area | 74.7㎡ |
BFS-6A Reserve Parachute
Used with SBS parachute systems, BFS-6A is to ensure the safety of the solider in case that the main parachute is in malfunction. Features of BFS-6A include rapid opening, fast inflation. Thus, this reserve parachute can be deployed in quite a low altitud – 100m, which makes this system a very reliable reserve parachute. What’s more, BFS-6A is of light weight and small volume, which does not add much load to the solider.
Applying aircrafts include Y-5, Y-8(C), An-26 and IL-76.
| Minimum deployment altitude | 100m |
|---|---|
| Descent rate | ≤7.5m/s |
| Aircraft speed | 220km/h |
| Parachuting Type | Reserve Parachute |
| Colour | Green/ white/red/blue/mix colour |
| Bearing Range | 100m high at least/Max 110kg |
| Weight | 6.7kg |
| Material | Nylon |
| Style | Round |
| Canopy area | 48.9㎡ |
BFS-7 Reserve Parachute
BFS-7 reserve parachute is compatible with YDS parachute systems equipped with the main parachute release device. This reserve parachute is designed for experienced sportsmen. It can ensure their safety during training or competition when the main parachute of YDS system is in malfunction. Because of its cone canopy, BFS-7 reserve system is much more stable than the round reserve system with an even canopy.
Applying aircrafts include Y-5, Y-8(C), An-26 and IL-76.
| Aircraft speed | 220km/h |
|---|---|
| Parachuting Type | Reserve Parachute |
| Minimum deployment altitude | 100m |
| Descent rate | ≤7.5m/s |
| Colour | Green/ white/red/blue/mix colour |
| Bearing Range | 100m high at least/Max 100kg |
| Weight | 5.6kg |
| Type | Other |
| Material | Nylon |
| Style | Round |
| Canopy area | 38㎡ |
XLS-3 Training Parachute
XLS-3 is a training parachute. Firstly, students can be sent to the designated altitude with the traction equipment. Then they can learn to manipulate the parachute and to land with/without the traction rope after being released.
Payload: 50-90kg (can be extended to 45-95kg)
| Ascent height | ≥200m |
|---|---|
| Descent rate | ≤5m/s |
| Take-off speed | ≤6m/s(no wind) |
| Parachuting Type | Training Parachute |
| Turn rate | 360°within 16s |
| Bearing Range | 200m high at least/Max 90kg |
| Weight | 6.7kg |
| Maximum wind at ground | ≤6m/s |
| Material | Nylon |
| Style | Round |
| Canopy area | 58㎡ |
XLS-6 Amphibious Training Parachute
XLS-6 system is specially designed for pilots and other relevant personnel. It can be used for students to learn how to land either on land or on water.
Applying aircrafts include Y-5, An-26, Y-7 and helicopters.
| Minimum deployment altitude | 150m |
|---|---|
| Aircraft speed | 130-300km/h |
| Parachuting Type | Tactical Ram-air Parachute |
| Descent rate | ≤5m/s |
| Colour | Green/ white/red/blue/mix colour |
| Bearing Range | 150m high at least/Max 120kg |
| Weight | ≤18kg |
| Turn rate | 360°within 16s |
| Material | Nylon |
| Style | Round |
| Canopy area | 75㎡ |
SBS-10 Low-altitude Troop Parachute
SBS-10 parachute system consists of three parachutes and it is applied in the combating and training of soldiers. It meets the need of jump in low altitude.
Applying aircrafts include Y-5, Y-8(C), An-26 and IL-76.
| Minimum deployment altitude | 80m |
|---|---|
| Descent rate | ≤5.2m/s |
| Turn rate | 360°within 15s |
| Aircraft speed | 150-400km/h |
| Horizontal speed | 4m/s |
| Parachuting Type | Troop Parachute |
| Colour | Green/ white/red/blue/mix colour |
| Bearing Range | 80m high at least/Max 120kg |
| Weight | 14kg |
| Material | Nylon |
| Style | Round |
| Canopy area | 35㎡ |
YDS-3D Sports Parachute
YDS-3D sports parachute is designed for training and competition.
Applying aircrafts include Y-5, Y-8(C), An-26 and IL-76.
| Minimum deployment altitude | 150m |
|---|---|
| Maximum aircraft speed | 220km/h |
| Parachuting Type | YDS-3D Sports Parachute |
| Descent rate | ≤6m/s |
| Colour | Green/ white/red/blue/mix colour |
| Bearing Range | 150m high at least/Max 120kg |
| Weight | ≤9.3kg |
| Type | Other |
| Material | Nylon |
| Style | Round |
| Canopy area | 60㎡ |
SBS-11 Tactical Ram-air Parachute
SBS-11 is a ram-air parachute system for the combating and training of paratroops and Special Forces. In this system, the main parachute and the reserve parachute are stowed in one container. This design not only enables SBS-11 to be deployed with faster aircraft speed but also makes it an easier system for students to learn and handle. The enhanced load capacity and the high gliding ratio of SBS-11 ensure this parachute system is a state-of-art product domestically and an advanced product in the world.
Applying aircrafts include Y-5, Y-8(C), An-26 and IL-76.
| Minimum deployment altitude | 300m |
|---|---|
| Aircraft speed | 180-320km/h |
| Horizontal speed | 5m/s |
| Parachuting Type | Tactical Ram-air Parachute |
| Colour | Green/ white/red/blue/mix colour |
| Bearing Range | 300m high at least/Max 145kg |
| Weight | ≤18kg |
| Material | Nylon |
| Style | Round |
| Canopy area | 24.8㎡ |
YDS-6A Sports Parachute
YDS-6A sports parachute is designed for masters to do base jumping and sky diving training and competition.
Applying aircrafts include Y-5, Y-8(C), An-26 and IL-76.
| Minimum deployment altitude | 150m |
|---|---|
| Maximum aircraft speed | 220km/h |
| Parachuting Type | YDS-6A Sports Parachute |
| Descent rate | ≤4.9m/s |
| Horizontal speed | 9-12m/s |
| Colour | Green/ white/red/blue/mix colour |
| Bearing Range | 150m high at least/Max 100kg |
| Weight | ≤10.5kg |
| Material | Nylon |
| Style | Round |
| Canopy area | 24.34㎡ |
YDS-10A Sports Parachute
YDS-10A sports parachute is designed for masters to do base jumping and sky diving training and competition. Except for its light weight and small size, YDS-10A also excels at gliding performance, steering ability and stability. Through control, parachutists can achieve gliding, rotating, braking, stalling and flaring.
Applying aircrafts include Y-5, Y-8(C), An-26 and IL-76.
| Minimum deployment altitude | 150m |
|---|---|
| Aircraft speed | 130-180km/h |
| Parachuting Type | YDS-6A Sports Parachute |
| Descent rate | ≤4.9m/s |
| Horizontal speed | 10-13m/s |
| Colour | Green/ white/red/blue/mix colour |
| Bearing Range | 150m high at least/Max 100kg |
| Weight | ≤7.8kg |
| Turn rate | 360°within 4-6s |
| Material | Nylon |
| Style | Round |
| Canopy area | 23.5㎡ |
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