PPK-U Parachute Device,

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Abstract:

The PPK-U is an integrated semiautomatic device designed to pull the ripcord on a parachute or other airborne rescue system. It can be set for altitudes of 0.3 to 8 km. and time delays of 0 to 5 sec. With a weight of 950 g., it is protected and sealed against environmental factors, and adaptable in six major variants for use with different types of equipment. Major parts include a clockwork timer, interlocking levers, an aneroid barometer, and a powerful spring-loaded ripcord mechanism with a 70 mm. pull. Author

Author(s):
Petrov, V.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY FOREIGN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER CHARLOTTESVILLE VA
Supplementary Note:
Trans. of Kryla Rodiny (USSR) n3 p22-24 1973, by Markowitz.
Annotation:
PPK-U Parachute Device--Translation.
Pagination:
0011

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FSTC-HT-23-1802-73
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Parachutes, *Opening(Process), Timing devices, Barometers, Gears, Deployment, Translations, USSR
Field(s)/Group(s):
Gliders and Parachutes
Keyword(s):
PPK U parachute openers
Report Date:
1973 Aug 13