High-Altitude Balloon Payload Recovery Parachute – HAB Parachute System

High-Altitude Balloon Payload Recovery Parachute

High-altitude balloon payload recovery parachutes are designed to support controlled descent and recovery of payloads during high-altitude operations. The parachutes utilize a stable canopy design and reinforced construction to ensure consistent deployment and performance.

Features

• Canopy constructed from low-porosity 1.1 oz ripstop nylon
• Reinforced apex loop for attachment to balloon systems
• Polyconical canopy design for improved stability
• Four nylon shroud lines designed to reduce tangling
• Reinforced canopy edges with nylon tape and webbing
• Adjustable descent rate using integrated cord lock
• Designed for controlled and stable deployment

Specifications (By Size Variant)

2 ft Parachute

• Weight: 1.5 oz
• Packing Volume: 2.6” × 1.5”
• Descent Rate / Payload:
  • 15 ft/sec: 0.70 lbs
  • 17 ft/sec: 0.90 lbs
  • 20 ft/sec: 1.13 lbs
  • 25 ft/sec: 1.5 lbs

3 ft Parachute

• Weight: 2.4 oz
• Packing Volume: 2.6” × 2.25”
• Descent Rate / Payload:
  • 15 ft/sec: 1.7 lbs
  • 17 ft/sec: 2.1 lbs
  • 20 ft/sec: 2.8 lbs
  • 25 ft/sec: 4.4 lbs

4 ft Parachute

• Weight: 3.5 oz
• Packing Volume: 2.6” × 3.5”
• Descent Rate / Payload:
  • 15 ft/sec: 3.0 lbs
  • 17 ft/sec: 3.7 lbs
  • 20 ft/sec: 5.0 lbs
  • 25 ft/sec: 7.6 lbs

5 ft Parachute

• Weight: 5.0 oz
• Packing Volume: 3.0” × 4.0”
• Descent Rate / Payload:
  • 15 ft/sec: 4.7 lbs
  • 17 ft/sec: 5.7 lbs
  • 20 ft/sec: 8.0 lbs
  • 25 ft/sec: 12 lbs

6 ft Parachute

• Weight: 6.0 oz
• Packing Volume: 3.0” × 5.0”
• Descent Rate / Payload:
  • 15 ft/sec: 6.5 lbs
  • 17 ft/sec: 8.0 lbs
  • 20 ft/sec: 11.5 lbs
  • 25 ft/sec: 17.0 lbs

7 ft Parachute

• Weight: 8.0 oz
• Packing Volume: 3.0” × 6.5”
• Descent Rate / Payload:
  • 15 ft/sec: 9.0 lbs
  • 17 ft/sec: 11 lbs
  • 20 ft/sec: 15 lbs
  • 25 ft/sec: 23 lbs

8 ft Parachute

• Weight: 10 oz
• Packing Volume: 4.0” × 6.5”
• Descent Rate / Payload:
  • 15 ft/sec: 12.0 lbs
  • 17 ft/sec: 15.0 lbs
  • 20 ft/sec: 20 lbs
  • 25 ft/sec: 30 lbs

9 ft Parachute

• Weight: 12 oz
• Packing Volume: 4.0” × 7.5”
• Descent Rate / Payload:
  • 15 ft/sec: 15.0 lbs
  • 17 ft/sec: 18.0 lbs
  • 20 ft/sec: 26 lbs
  • 25 ft/sec: 39 lbs

10 ft Parachute

• Weight: 14 oz
• Packing Volume: 4.0” × 8.5”
• Descent Rate / Payload:
  • 15 ft/sec: 18.0 lbs
  • 17 ft/sec: 23 lbs
  • 20 ft/sec: 32.0 lbs
  • 25 ft/sec: 48.0 lbs

12 ft Parachute

• Weight: 17 oz
• Packing Volume: 4.0” × 11.0”
• Descent Rate / Payload:
  • 15 ft/sec: 24.0 lbs
  • 17 ft/sec: 33.0 lbs
  • 20 ft/sec: 43.0 lbs
  • 25 ft/sec: 67.0 lbs

14 ft Parachute

• Weight: 27.7 oz
• Packing Volume: 4.0” × 14.0”
• Descent Rate / Payload:
  • 15 ft/sec: 35.0 lbs
  • 17 ft/sec: 44.0 lbs
  • 20 ft/sec: 60.0 lbs
  • 25 ft/sec: 92.0 lbs

16 ft Parachute

• Weight: 32 oz
• Packing Volume: 6.0” × 10.0”
• Descent Rate / Payload:
  • 15 ft/sec: 45.0 lbs
  • 17 ft/sec: 60.0 lbs
  • 20 ft/sec: 80.0 lbs
  • 25 ft/sec: 120 lbs

18 ft Parachute

• Weight: 36.5 oz
• Packing Volume: 4.0” × 20.0”
• Descent Rate / Payload:
  • 15 ft/sec: 65.0 lbs
  • 17 ft/sec: 84.0 lbs
  • 20 ft/sec: 112.0 lbs
  • 25 ft/sec: 170.0 lbs

Structural Features

• Reinforced canopy loop for attachment
• Four-line configuration for reduced tangling
• Cord lock system for descent adjustment
• Stable canopy design for consistent deployment

Additional Information

• Designed for high-altitude balloon payload recovery
• Compact packing size for transport
• Multiple size options available for different payload requirements