The G-14 is a well-known airdrop parachute capable of delivering non-fragile supplies and equipment using low-speed airdrop methods.
G-14 component features:
Shape: Flat round/bi-tapered design
Diameter: 34 feet (10.3 meters)
Seam material: cotton/polyester cloth
Number of sewing pieces: 32 pieces
Number of hanging ropes: 32
Suspension rope material: nylon rope, tensile strength 400 lbs (181 kg)
Suspension rope length: 27.5 feet (8.3 meters)
Complete assembly weight: 37 lbs (16.7 kg)
Maximum load capacity: 500 lbs (226 kg)
G-14 installation information:
NSN: 1670-00-999-2658
P/N: 11-1-578
Canopy: 11-1-579
Pack: 51D6533
Static Line: 11-1-219
Drogue: 61D2459
Effective weight bearing (G-14)
Parachutes Minimum Maximum
1 100 (45.5 kg) 500 (226 kg)
2 500 (226 kg) 1000 (453 kg)
3 1,000 (453 kg) 1,500 (6,003 kg)
Effective weight is the total package weight minus the weight of the parachute system.
Additional information:
In standard configuration, the G-14 is capable of supporting 500 pounds (226 kilograms) of payload, and can carry up to 1,500 pounds (680 kilograms) in cluster use. The complete set of umbrella equipment includes umbrella canopy, fixed wing, umbrella disc and stable umbrella. Total packaged weight is approximately 37 lbs (16.7 kg).
