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The BA-22 Emergency Back Assembly isa high speed parachute. This back style parachute is configured for use in fixed wing aircraft, such as: C-141, C-130, KC-135,B-52, C-5, F-5, T-37, T-38, A-37, and F-100.At altitudes below 14,000 feet, the crewman will pull the manual ripcord when clear of the aircraft. For landing, the crewman can steer the parachute so that he is facing into the wind, to reduce the potential for injury. After landing, one or both of the parachute release fittings may be activated to prevent dragging during windy conditions.Quarter Bag deployed round 28 foot diameter canopy is composed of 28 gores. The canopy material is ripstop nylon, Mil-C-7020 and the suspension line material is Mil-C-5040 Type III.The BA-22 harness uses ejector snap closures on both chest and leg straps. The system is highly adjustable to accomodate a wide range of personnel weights andsizes.The Pioneer produced BA-22 Emergency Back Assembly is currently used by the United States Air Force and Air Forcesworld wide.The C-9 canopy has a rear 4-line release system, which allows the airman to steer the parachute by means of control lines attached to the risers. This permits directional control for safe landing.The US Air Force Emergency Parachute assemblies have provisions for an automatic parachute release and oxygen.specsclick to enlarge images AIR FORCE EMERGENCY PARACHUTESBA-20. BA-22, CA-12, SA-20
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