Parachute Oxygen Apparatus.

Abstract

The KP23 in designed to supply oxygen during jumps of no higher than 14,000 meters. It can also be used as a reserve until descent to a safe altitude (4,000m) in the event the flight oxygen apparatus fails. The parachutist is automatically disconnected from the flight oxygen system and switched to the individual apparatus. The KP23 can be used with any type of parachute having special packs for the apparatus. Preflight checkout instructions are given. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 07, 1972
Accession Number
AD0743039

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Foreign Science and Technology Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Parachutes

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
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