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BRS Airplane Parachutes

Ballistic Parachutes from BRS are an excellent safety item available for most aircraft on the lighter side of aviation. We offer great pricing on chutes.

Check out our great prices below!

There are 3 main types that should be selected according to your needs (click to open a new window):

• Canister (weather resistant and compact)
• Softpack (fits better in some installations, lighter)
• VLS - Vertical Launch System (flat mounting, vertical launch, weather resistant)

Specs:

Type Maximum Weight Maximum Deploy Speed Repack Cycle System Weight 600 Canister 600 lbs 138 mph 6 yrs 22 lbs   272 kg 222 km/h   10 kg 600 Softpack 600 lbs 138 mph 1yr / 6yrs 18 lbs   272 kg 222 km/h   9 kg 600 VLS 600 lbs 138 mph 6 yrs** 23 lbs   272 kg 222 km/h   11 kg 800 Canister 800 lbs 138 mph 6 yrs 23 lbs   363 kg 222 km/h   11 kg 800 Soft HD (2) 800 lbs 138 mph 1yr / 6yrs 19 lbs   363 kg  222 km/h   10 kg 800 VLS 800 lbs 138 mph 6 yrs** 25 lbs   363 kg  222 km/h   12 kg 1050 Canister 1,050 lbs 138 mph 6 yrs 28 lbs   475 kg 222 km/h   13 kg 1050 Soft HD (2) 1,050 lbs 138 mph 1yr / 6yrs 24 lbs   475 kg 222 km/h   11 kg 1050 VLS 1,050 lbs 138 mph 6 yrs** 29 lbs   475 kg 222 km/h   13 kg 1050 Softpack HS 1,050 lbs 138 mph 6 yrs 29 lbs High Speed 475 kg 222 km/h   13 kg 1350 Softpack LSA 1,350 lbs 138 mph 6 yrs 29 lbs   612 kg 222 km/h   13 kg 1350 VLS 1,350 lbs 138 mph 6 yrs 34 lbs   612 kg 222 km/h   15 kg 1350 Softpack HS 1,350 lbs 184 mph 6 yrs 33 lbs High Speed 612 kg 296 km/h   15 kg 1600 Softpack HD 1,600 lbs 138 mph 6 yrs 35 lbs   726 kg 222 km/h   16 kg 1800 Softpack HD 1,800 lbs 175 mph 6 yrs 37 lbs   816 kg 282 km/h   17 kg

Notes:

• All parachutes are ASTM compliant for Light Sport Aircraft.
• All models are latest BRS-6 models.
• (2) Softpack HD (HD = High Density) units are systems built with a fabric exterior container, like other softpack models, BUT which are pressure packed (unlike other softpack models, which are NOT pressure packed).
• Repack cycles assume excellent care by the owner; some climates demand weight inspection earlier; ** 6 years ONLY if seal intact.
• Years between CANOPY repacks. NOTE: 6-year repack for softpacks ASSUMES unit is mounted internally and not exposed to ANY wind or weather! Exterior softpacks need annual repack.
• Current rocket motors have a 12-year life until replacement is needed. SOME ROCKET ASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED UNDER U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING REGULATIONS.
• All weights are AVERAGE figures. Systems vary slightly depending on exact mounting hardware included.
• All figures shown are in inches. "Round" numbers relate to the cylindrical canister.
• More specifications appear at www.BRSParachutes.com
• With above prices, bridles and additional parts are now included in the prices for all units (with a few rare exceptions).
• Shipping is an additional $108.00 per unit in the USA.
• All prices and terms are subject to change without notice
• All units are not always in stock and there may be a delivery time up to 8 weeks in some cases.

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Please note: Prices listed below are minimum advertised prices. Please click on the Order Now button to see your discounted price:

Specify Parachute  BRS 600 Canister, $2,545 BRS 600 Softpack, $2,315 BRS 600 VLS, $2,645 BRS 800 Canister, $2,945 BRS 800 Softpack HD, $2,745 BRS 800 VLS, $3,145 BRS 1050 Canister, $3,495 BRS 1050 Soft HD, $3,295 BRS 1050 VLS, $3,595 BRS 1350 Softpack LSA, $4,095 BRS 1350 VLS, $4,295 BRS 1350 Soft HS, $5,895 BRS 1600 Soft HD, $5,695 BRS 1800 Soft HD, $7,995        Specify Aircraft

* Please note that a std charge of $108 will be added to all orders for domestic shipping. Also, BRS sometimes has a waiting period of up to 8 weeks for deliveries of chutes. We will get back to you with expected delivery time.

* Please enter your aircraft model name above so that we can supply the correct mountings. Most aircraft mountings are included in the basic price - with a few exceptions.

 

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