The Hawk Aircraft Brake Parachute is used to slow the aircraft on landing to allow it to land
on short runways and landing strips.
• IrvinGQ are the Design Organisation (DO) and the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of this
parachute.
• IrvinGQ is the only authorised manufacturer of this parachute, supplying them direct to BAE Systems,
the aircraft manufacturer, and the user Air Forces who operate the aircraft.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION | |
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Parachute Type | Aircraft Brake |
Assembly Part Number | MRIGQ1601 |
Parachute Part Number | GQD18166 |
Parachute Type | 6 band Ring Slot |
Parachute Flying Dia | 2.64m (8.7ft) |
Number of Gores | 30 |
Number of rigging lines | 30 |
Parachute Construction | Ribbon Ring Slot |
Deployment Method | Vane Auxiliary |
Max Deployment Speed | 160 knots |
Max number of streams | 50 |
Total Life | 10 years or 50 streams |