Personnel Parachute Systems

Overview

Airborne Systems designs and manufactures high-performance, truly-elliptical Ram-Air parachutes for various types of military missions, including the challenging special operations missions. Using advanced canopy technologies, these parachute systems provide responsive handling, safe flight characteristics, and exceptional glide performance. Airborne Systems also uses the latest ergonomics in harness design, giving the users comfortable and durable systems.

Airborne Systems Ram-Air Parachutes are currently in service with military forces worldwide.

Intruder® Family

  • RA-270
  • RA-300
  • RA-360 (RA-1)
  • RA-300/360 W
  • Instructor

Suited to fit a wide range of capabilities from novice to experienced parachutists allowing for ease of use while bringing exceptional functionality. Type-classified as RA-1 by the U.S. Army.

Spec Sheets
RA Intruder Series (English)
RA Intruder Series (French)
RA Intruder Series (Espanol)
RA Intruder Series (Arabic)
Intruder Instructor (English)

Marauder

  • Marauder 270
  • Marauder 300
  • Marauder 360

Combines the high glide performance of the Hi-5 series, while borrowing the more conservative profile and docile behavior of the Intruder series.

Spec Sheets
Marauder Spec Sheet (English)

Hi-5

  • Hi-5 300
  • Hi-5 370

Increased glide performance while incorporating our proprietary Glide Modulation system. Hi-5 is the highest performing military freefall parachute for both HAHO and HALO missions.

Spec Sheets
Hi-5 Spec Sheet (English)

Multi-Mission System (MMS)

Evolution of the RA-1 to include drogue capability. Maintains all existing features while allowing the user to choose from a complete set of deployment methods.

Spec Sheets
MMS Spec Sheet (English)
MMS Spec Sheet (French)
MMS Spec Sheet (Espanol)
MMS Spec Sheet (Arabic)

PS-2

Type-classified by the United States Marine Corps. Combines the Hi-5 canopy with an upgraded harness container and proprietary drogue system.

Spec Sheets
PS-2 Spec Sheet (English)

Gemini Tandem

  • Gemini 430
  • Gemini 530

The Gemini parachute system is designed for military tandem operations, offering high carrying capacity, exceptional flight performance, and advanced glide modulation. The system’s patented Glide Modulation allows precise control of glide ratio, ensuring smooth integration with military free fall teams. A unique two-stage drogue collapse ensures stable and smooth deployments even at maximum weight and altitude.

Spec Sheets
Gemini Tandem Spec Sheet (English)