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AERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS & PERSONNEL PARACHUTES

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The world’s most trusted design and manufacturing resource for Aerial Delivery Systems and Personnel Parachutes.

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

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C O N T E N T S5 About IrvinGQ

Aerial delivery land 6–7 Light weight loads

8–9 Medium weight loads

10–11 Heavy weight loads

Aerial delivery marine 12–13 MCADS

14–15 PRIBAD 21

16–17 PURIBAD

ATAX18–19 Aerial delivery land and marine 20–21 Aerial delivery land

22–23 Aerial delivery marine

24–25 Transfer safety link assembly

26–27 Water initiated sensing aerial disconnect

28–31 HUPRA Mk3

32 Personnel parachutes 33 Low Level Parachute Mk1 34-35 Low Level Reserve Parachute LLRP 36 8m Low Level Parachute Assembly

37 SF10 Steerable Troop Parachute

Steerable Assault Parachute

38 Capability, training, through life support

39 DEsign and engineering capabilities

40 celebrating 100 years of irvingq

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A B O U T I R V I N G Q

At IrvinGQ we preserve the internationally established brand names of Irvin & GQ Parachutes and maintain the proud traditions of these predecessors in continuing to supply products of quality and reliability for 100 years.

2019 marks the centenary of our founder, Leslie Irvin’s first freefall jump 19th April 1919. That’s 100 years of Irvin and 100 years of saving lives!

IrvinGQ is at the forefront of the on-going development of airdrop systems for aerial delivery by parachute, of very large and varied loads of equipment and supplies, to enhance the capabilities of airborne forces.

AERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS LAND

We are the world leader in parachutes and aerial delivery systems for the airdrop of combat supplies, stores, humanitarian aid and vehicles onto land drop zones. Loads weighing from 23kg (50lb) to 19,050kg (42,000lb) can be airdropped using a range of parachutes, airdrop platforms and ancillary rigging equipment.

IrvinGQ provides customers with a single point of supply for the complete range of airdrop systems including:

• Trials certification support

• Parachute packing training

• Load rigging training

• Technical user manuals

• Equipment care and maintenance

• Spares

• Repairs

• Through life support

Aerial delivery systems marine

MCADS

IrvinGQ is the only company providing the Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System (MCADS) to military and Special Forces worldwide. This system allows craft of 6.5m to 12m in length to be airdropped, followed by parachutists, who land close to the craft then board and get underway in minutes.

We work directly with the craft manufacturers to ensure the craft interfaces with the airdrop system and that the overall rigged load meets Airworthiness Safety Criteria and aviation regulations.

MCADS is in-service in a number of countries worldwide and is fully certified to be airdropped from all Mks of C130, including the C130J, C17 and C5. It is also compatible with and capable of being airdropped from the A400M and KC390 aircrafts.

ATAX Marine

Single and double modules can be confirgured with various crafts and payloads.

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A E R I A L D E L I V E RY L A N D

Light aerial delivery loads for the airdrop of combat supplies and equipment ranging from individual stores bundles to resupply small patrols to large one ton Container Delivery System (CDS) Loads for mass resupply or humanitarian aid drops.

LOADS RANGE FROM: 23KG (50LB) TO 1,136KG (2,500LB).

A range of cargo parachutes and load harnesses are available to provide full capability dependent on the weight and size of the equipment to be dropped.

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PARACHUTES INCLUDE:

• GQ 6M Utility

• 28ft Utility

• SC14

• SC15

• G14

• G12E

L I G H T W E I G H T

L O A D S

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Medium weight aerial delivery loads for the airdrop of medium weight equipment and vehicles.

These loads are rigged onto a modular airdrop platform and extracted from the aircraft by an extractor parachute which then deploys the main decent parachutes.

Airbag shock attenuation is used to reduce impact shock loads and prevent damage to the load.

LOADS RANGE FROM: 2,770KG (6,000LBS) TO 8,100KG (18,000LBS).


M E D I U M W E I G H T

L O A D S

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Heavy weight aerial delivery loads for the airdrop of heavy weight equipment and vehicles.

These loads are rigged onto a modular airdrop platform and extracted from the aircraft by an extractor parachute which then deploys the main descent parachutes.

Airbag shock attenuation is used to reduce impact shock loads and prevent damage to the load.

LOADS RANGE FROM: 8,100kg (18,000lbs) to 19,050kg (42,000lbs).

H E A V Y W E I G H T L O A D S


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A E R I A L D E L I V E RY M A R I N E : M C A D S

Designed for use in Special Operations and SAR missions, MCADS enable craft to be parachute dropped into the water, ready for immediate use.

Extractor parachute extracts the load from the aircraft.

Boat and platform separate immediately descending to the water under their own parachutes. Boat is ready for immediate use on landing.

Parachutists land near to the boat in the water.

Platform sinks without trace in an operational role. In training, the platform floats for recovery and re-use.

System can be used with any proven cargo dropping parachutes of the required capacity.

A range of platform configurations can accomodate boats from 21.3ft to 39ft (6.5m to 12m) in length.

Platforms are compatible with C130, C17, C5 and the A400M aircraft.

SYSTEM CONSISTS OF TWO PLATFORMS: PRIBAD & PURIBAD.


M A R I T I M E CR A F T A E R I A L D E L I V E RY S Y S T E M

mcads

PART NUMBER: AML 59000

NSN:670-99-989-1241

TYPE:

• PRIBAD platform

• Rigid inflatable boat

• Aerial delivery

LENGTH:

6.40m (252in)

WIDTH:

2.74m (108in)

DEPTH (PL ATFORM):

720mm (28.3in)

BOAT PARACHUTES RECOMMENDED:

G11

PL ATFORM RECOVERY PARACHUTES RECOMMENDED:G12

A E R I A L D E L I V E RY M A R I N E : PR I B A D 2 1


PRIBAD 21

PART NUMBER: ASE 02767

NSN:1670-99-341-1504

TYPE:

• PURIBAD platform

• Universal, rigid

• Inflatable boat

• Aerial delivery

LENGTH:

5.51m (217in)

WIDTH:

2.74m (108in)

DEPTH (PL ATFORM):

Variable — Adjustable

BOAT PARACHUTES RECOMMENDED:

G12

PL ATFORM RECOVERY PARACHUTES RECOMMENDED:8.5m HSU

A E R I A L D E L I V E RY M A R I N E : PU R I B A D

PURIBAD


A E R I A L D E L I V E RY L A N D & M A R I N E : ATA X


ATAX is a ‘Drive-On, Drive-Off, Float-Off’ modular, low-profile, robust, Aerial Delivery Platform.

Designed for swift configuration to suit a multitude of mission scenarios both in the land and marine environment and can be used with current qualified airdrop equipment.

In the marine configuration ATAX can accommodate a range of crafts such as jet skis, inflatable boats and equipment re-supply. Unlike traditional Combat Expandable Platforms ATAX has the advantage of airdropping boats with engines still attached to the craft to increase operational efficiency in the water.

In the land configuration ATAX can accommodate payloads of up to 42,000lbs using 4 modules and is installed and despatched using similar procedures to LVADS.

IrvinGQ has extensive experience in the design and analysis of complex airbag deceleration systems.

The ATAX Platform Airbag Deceleration System has been designed to provide a highly effective solution for managing the ground impact phase of aerial delivery, whilst airbags can be installed with the platform on the ground, offering rapid rigging and de-rigging of cargo negating the requirement for EDM.

ALTHOUGH NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST, THE IMPROVEMENTS THE ATAX L AND SYSTEM OFFERS INCLUDE:

• REDUCED MAINTENANCE TIME AND SPECIALIST TOOLING REQUIREMENTS

• REDUCED USER INVENTORY HOLDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS

• DOES NOT RELY ON ENERGY DISSIPATING MATERIAL (EDM)

• INTEROPERABLE BETWEEN AIRCRAFT

• REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT

• RAPID RIGGING, DERIGGING AND RECONFIGURATION OF PAYLOADS

• INCREASE PAYLOAD SURVIVABILITY

ATAX HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO MEET THE AIRCRAFT INTERFACES AND MOST SEVERE INTERNAL LOAD CASES FOR C130, C17 AND A400M AIRCRAFT AS DEFINED IN MIL STD 1791 AND EASA CS-25 SPECIFICATION.

ATAX

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A E R I A L D E L I V E RY L A N D: ATA X

— D e s i g n e d f o r m o d u l a r i t y

— E a s y t o r i g

— D r i v e – o n , d r i v e – o f f

ATAX LAND




A E R I A L D E L I V E RY M A R I N E : ATA X M A R I N E

— D e s i g n e d f o r m o d u l a r i t y

— O N E C U T R E L E A S E

— PL AT F O R M C A N B E R I G G E D T O S I N K O R F L O AT

ATAX MARINE


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A E R I A L D E L I V E RY : T H E T R A N S F E R S A F E T Y L I N K A S S E M B LY ( T S L A )


The Transfer Safety Link Assembly (TSLA) was developed to address a known Single Point Of Failure (SPOF) within the industry standard extractor retarder aerial delivery system.

• The TSLA is fitted in parallel to the Extraction Force Transfer Coupling (EFTC) latch assembly and ensures the safe extraction of the payload and main parachute deployment in the event of a premature release of the EFTC

• The TSLA prevents premature deployment of the main parachutes by the extraction parachute before the load has exited the aircraft

• The TSLA is compatible with Extractor Parachute Jettison Systems (EPJS) when using larger extractor parachutes

• The TSLA has been designed to interface with all in service aerial delivery platforms and current/ future aircraft

In service with the UK MOD the TSLA has been designed to be robust and easily maintained and easy to rig. The mechanical drop arm runs along the aircraft floor providing a mechanical interlock that ensure the extractor is not released until the unit has exited the aircraft.

SPECIFICATION: • Compatible with all Marine and Land LVAD retarder

platform systems

• Universally compatible with aircraft Cargo Handling Systems, including C130, C17, C5, A400M & KC390

• Compatible with EFTC and EPJS systems

• Environmentally tested to Def Stan 00-35 Part 3. (Shock, Vibration & Impact. Salt Corrosion. Sand and Dust. Hot &Cold.)

TSLA

TSLA is a single unit that interfaces with standard extractor retarder units.

W I S A D


User maintained and refurbished, designed for use on boats and equipment being airdropped into water, the WISAD releases the cargo parachutes from the load on water entry, even in strong winds, thereby ensuring boats are not pulled over or equipment dragged by the inflated parachutes.

Technical Specifications

Maximum surface wind speed

30 knots

Weight disconnect body 7kg

Weight actuator 1kg

Length disconnect body 628mm

Release time on water entry

1 to 1.5 seconds

Actuation load 0 to 100kN

Operation water temperatire

2°C to 36°C

Operates in water salinity 0% to 3.8%

• Shock and vibration tested for

use on C-130 aircraft

• Driving rain tested to ensure

premature release does not occur

• Utilises existing proven water

sensing technology

• Mechanical operation, no

pyrotechnics or electronics

• No special skills require for rigging

or maintenance

• Re-usable following minimal

maintenance by the user unit

• Low cost refurbishment consumable

pack (Fig 1) consists of:

— Water sensors (x8)

— Cables (x4)

— Sensor protection sock (x4)

— Retaining pin

— Cable tie short (x8)

W AT E R I N I T I AT E D S E N S I N G A E R I A L D I S C O N N E C T

FIG 1

WISAD refurbishment consumable pack (single disconnect worth of equipment illustrated).

FIG 2

Boat set of 4 WISAD assemblies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gdr6I4XJ0A&t=5s


full assembly illustrated in (fig 2)

wisad boat interface usmi

wisad

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fig 2

When parachutes are deployed by means of a static line there is a remote possibility that the static line becomes entangled around the parachutist body or equipment and the parachutist becomes ‘hung-up’. In this situation there is an increased risk to both parachutist and aircraft.

HUPRA Mk3 assembly enables a rapid rescue by means of a second independent parachute allowing the parachutist to descend safely; therefore, reducing the risk to both parachutist and aircraft. The HUPRA Mk3 comprises a standard Aeroconical Type 5000 main canopy originally developed for use in ejection seats such as those fitted in Eurofighter 2000. It has been modified for HUPRA Mk3 use by inhibiting the forward drive of the canopy and packing the complete assembly inside a nylon valise. The canopy has a flying diameter 6.5m (21.3 ft) with additional 3 m (10ft) static line, a pack, a snap lock connector assembly and cable sub- assembly. These components, prepared for immediate use are stowed in a quick opening distinctive red carrying bag for easy identification in an emergency.

The HUPRA Mk3 is cleared for use between a minimum of 1000ft (AGL) and 25000 ft. PA and is limited to one live emergency use only or an in service life of ten years. The HUPRA is cleared for 500 lb (jumper and towed static line/deployment bags) at 1000ft AMSL and 350 lb (jumper and towed static line/deployment bags at 25000 ft PA.

The HUPRA assembly can be used on large or small aircraft and we offer live and training variants identifiable by specific colours to avoid confusion.

Live – Red, complete system and designed for single use

Air training – Yellow – complete system but designed for multiple use with dummy loads

Ground training – Blue – simplified system designed for continued use during training on the ground only

HUPRA MK3 COMPRISES

Carry bag – include explanation as per

Recovery parachute - include explanation as per

Extension strop - include explanation as per

Additional extras include:

C130 tie down points

Wire cutters

HUNG-UP PARACHUTIST RELEASE ASSEMBLY (HUPRA) MK3

Part No: MRI GQ 167 / GQD 40738

NSN: 1670-99-5914481

HUNG-UP PARACHUTIST RELEASE ASSEMBLY (HUPRA) MK3 AIR DEMONSTRATION TRAINING UNIT

Part No MRIASE2443 / ASE04800

NSN 6910-99-969-0143

HUNG-UP PARACHUTIST RELEASE ASSEMBLY (HUPRA) MK3

GROUND DEMONSTRATION TRAINING UNIT

Part No MRIASE2444 / ASE04825

NSN 6910-99-313-7275

H U PR A M K 3


HUNG UP PARACHUTE RELEASE ASSEMBLY

hupra mk3 air training demonstration unit

hupra mk3 air ground training demonstration unit

hupra mk3

hupra

H U PR A M K 3


HUNG UP PARACHUTE RELEASE ASSEMBLY

CARRYING BAG

A quick opening, distinctive red nylon fabric carrying bag for ready identification and immediate use.

RECOVERY PARACHUTE

An Aeroconical Type 5,000 main canopy, which has a flying diameter of 21.3ft (6.5m). A webbing static line is attached to the canopy by an apex tie. The free end of the static line is fitted with a snaphook.

EXTENSION STROP

The Recovery Parachute is attached to a 10ft (3m) extension strop. The lower end of the extension strop terminates at a swivel assembly to which the cable sub-assembly and snaplock connector are secured.

PACK ASSEMBLY

The parachute and extension strop are contained in a red PU coated nylon pack assembly.

hupra

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PE R S O N N E L PA R A CH U T E S IrvinGQ offer a range of low level steerable and non-steerable static line troop main and reserve parachutes that meet most customer’s needs. All our parachutes are fully certified and proven, boasting outstanding safety records and consistence performance.

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LOW LEVEL PARACHUTE MK1The LLP Mk1 Low Level Parachute is a static line operated paratroop parachute assembly that allows fully equipped airborne troops to carry out massed tactical parachute assaults from jump heights as low as 76m (250ft).

The H124 low level parachute canopy incorporates a number of proven features to meet the performance requirements. These include internal rigging lines, inflation pockets on the periphery of the canopy and an internal parachute. These features ensure fast and consistent openings, comfortable ‘g’ levels during canopy inflation, rapid damping of canopy oscillation, a low rate of descent and a high tolerance to twisting of the rigging lines.

The three-point closure harness is of the split saddle type and is fully adjustable to provide a correct fit for all sizes of paratrooper. The harness incorporates canopy ground disconnects, two sets of D-ring anchorage points for the attachment of a reserve parachute assembly and the weapons/equipment container. An integral carrying bag is fitted to the side of the outer pack

for recovery from the Drop Zone. The outer pack fully encloses the deployment bag. The harness has been designed for minimum restriction to the paratrooper’s

mobility on the ground.

The static line is stowed externally on the top of the outer pack and is fully covered by a protective flap. The static line, which incorporates a ‘draw’ handle and protective reinforcement at the point of contact with the aircraft door, terminates in a double-entry snap-hook for direct connection to the aircraft anchor cable.

The LLP Mk1 Low Level Parachute Assembly is in-service with the Airborne Forces of the United Kingdom.


Part number MRI IRV 896

NSN 1670-99-860-5032

Canopy flying diameter 8.8m (28.8 ft)

Assembly weight 18.5 kg (40.8 lbs)

Max all up weight (Paratrooper, Parachutes Equipment)

163 kg (350 lbs)

Max deployment speed 140 KIAS

Minimum drop altitude (AGL) 76m (250ft)

Maximum drop altitude (PA) 2621m (8600ft)

Height loss to first full inflation at 140 kts with 160 kg (350 lbs)

Less than 45m (147.6ft)

‘G’ loading with AUW (163kg (350 lbs)) at 140 KIAS

6-8g

llp


LOW LEVEL RESERVE PARACHUTE LLRP

The deployment is controlled for successful opening either along side a working main parachute, with a partial malfunction or in a high speed ‘total malfunction’ scenario. The pack has been designed with a low profile to make equipment control easier in the aircraft and to improve visibility and body position for landing.

The primary usage parameters have been chosen to cope with air speeds and drop altitudes encountered with modern aircraft and to enable the all up weight and rate of descent required for operational troop parachuting.

CANOPY

The (LLRP) canopy is a 20 gore, block constructed aeroconical parachute with a flying diameter of 6.2m. Four integral assister pockets on the apex of the canopy help align the parachute during inflation. A kicker spring is used to aid the initial deployment. A drogue with a frangible attachment to the canopy facilitates extraction at low speed deployments.

At high speed, where the rapid extraction might be detrimental, the frangible attachment breaks leaving assister pockets to align the canopy. The apex vent of the canopy is closed by a break tie

This prevents loss of pressure during early stages of a low airspeed inflation whilst allowing the vent to open when needed. Skirt assist lines are fitted around the peripheral hem of the canopy. They attach each rigging line to a point inside the canopy so that the rigging points at the peripheral hem are not under tension until the canopy is partially inflated. This has the effect of promoting initial canopy inflation to reduce height loss on deployment.

Stability is achieved by a combination of apex vent and the incorporation of four other mesh covered vents equally spaced around the canopy. The combination of riser and line lengths ensures that the LLRP will fly below the hem of most main parachutes. This gives the parachute space to deploy and fly without interference from the main parachute.

LLRP PACK

The pack has a low profile to help equipment handling in the aircraft and on exit. Visibility of the ground under canopy is also possible. A curved pack frame maintains the profile and also provides a positive launching base for the kicker spring to react against. The position of the attachment hooks eliminates the requirement for a tie down strap. The ripcord handle is positioned central to the top of the pack which enables the reserve to be pulled by either hand.


Part number (LLRP without water pockets) MRI GQ 1644

NSN (LLRP without water pockets) 11670-99-5985405

Part number (LLRP with water pockets) MRI GQ 1812

NSN (LLRP with water pockets) 1670-99-6654750




163 kg (350 lbs)





Less than 30m (98ft)

LOW LEVEL RESERVE PARACHUTE MK1

llrp

The 8m comprises of a highly developed conical canopy fitted with air scoops to improve openings and resist line twists.

Additional features ensure consistent openings and reduced post inflation collapse.

The 8m has a split saddle harness, D-ring anchorage points for the reserve parachute & the parachutist’s equipment and Capewell canopy disconnects. The harness is design for minimum restriction to the paratrooper’s mobility on the ground.

8M LOW LEVEL PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY

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Part number MRIIGQ2150

NSN 1670-99-234-5234

Canopy flying diameter 8m (26.25ft)

Assembly weight 16 kg (35.3 lbs)


163 kg (350 lbs)





Average 35m (116 ft)


6-8g

steerable assault parachute



NSN 1670-99-860-5032




163 kg (350 lbs)







6-8g

The 8m comprises of a highly developed conical canopy fitted with air scoops to improve openings and resist line twists.

Additional features ensure consistent openings and reduced post inflation collapse.

The 8m has a split saddle harness, D-ring anchorage points for the reserve parachute & the parachutist’s equipment and Capewell canopy disconnects. The harness is design for minimum restriction to the paratrooper’s mobility on the ground.



NSN 1670-99-860-5032




163 kg (350 lbs)







6-8g

SF10 steerable troop parachute

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The SF-10 is designed to provide a robust parachute capable of safely delivering paratroopers in to smaller drop zones. This system offers greater manoeuvrability, improved openings and softer landings. The assembly comprises of an MC-1 canopy and an LLP Mk1 style harness, container, D-bag and static line. All of which are fully compatible with the LLRP and CSPEP.

Personnel parachutes

With 100 years design experience, IrvinGQ has world class status for pioneering advancements in technology by approaching product design from a military standpoint.

IrvinGQ's employees have unparalleled expertise and experience throughout our vast product range.

Each product range has its own dedicated Business Development Manager and a team of Engineers to provide testing, certification, training and through life support for all equipment.

Once in service, IrvinGQ ensures that the product is used to its maximum capability through continuous education, training and support in the field, such as:

CAPABILITY, TRAINING & THROUGH LIFE SUPPORT

• Aerial delivery platform maintenance

• Rigging of loads training

• Through life support

• Manuals

• Trials support

• Packing courses

• Spares/repairs service

• In-country maintenance, service and training

• Custom tailored packages

• Facility dedicated for cleaning and re-packing of parachutes, and in-country training of this service

• Designs in composite, metal or textile

• Reverse/re-engineering solutions

• Safety Critical components

• Application of system safety engineering

• Linear and non-linear FEA

• Conventional stress analysis

• FMEA

• FMECA

• Rapid prototyping capability

• Test and Evaluation campaigns

• Programme management for global systems

• Issuing of design certification

• Safety Cases and associated documentation

• From concept through to end of life

• DAOS approved


OUR DESIGN & ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES ENGINEERING

CAPABILITIES INCLUDE:

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IrvinGQ Llangeinor, Bridgend , United Kingdom, CF32 8PL

Tel: +44 (0) 1656 727000 Visit: irvingq.com Email: [email protected]

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