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Second Generation Parachute Canopy Release

Product Part Number: 980100

Description


The Koch Second‑Generation Release is a universal release for use by all aircrew personnel on all aircraft. The manual detachment forces are very low, even under conditions of high parachute riser loads. A low opening force release enables the downed aircrews to separate themselves from their parachute canopy under the most severe land and water drag conditions, protecting then from potentially lethal injuries.

During daily operation the manual canopy release features a tactile and audible “snap‑in” secure male connection, and Koch’s two motion‑single‑handed release mechanism. A latch mechanism prevents inadvertent opening under inertial loading, snagging or windblast. The Koch Second‑Generation Release, like it’s US Air Force, US Navy and Foreign military predecessors, was designed to last for years.

Product Features

  • Less than 15 pound manual release force.
  • 8500 pound tensile strength construction.
  • Inertia proof mechanism.
  • Stainless steel construction.
  • Inertia proof mechanism.
  • Subdued black matte finish available.
  • The Second Generation Canopy Release weighs less than 10 ounces.

Photo courtesy of Greg L. Davis

Product Applications

  • Qualified as the standard USAF release for ACES II ejection seat aircraft.
    —Currently installed on USAF F‑16 aircraft.
    —Approved for USAF B‑1 and B‑2 aircraft.
  • Second Generation with KWARS‑ready release selected by Canadian Defense Forces F‑18 crews.
  • Applicable to any aircraft where the PCU‑15 and PCU‑56 torso harnesses are used.

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