The G-12 64-foot (19.5-meter) cargo parachute assembly is primarily used to slow down and stabilize large platform airdrop cargo.
G-12 series features
Shape: flat round
Diameter (nominal): 64 feet (19.5 meters)
Parachute material: 2.25 oz nylon parachute cloth
Number of hanging wires: 64
Suspension line material: 1000 lbs (450 kg) tensile strength
Suspension cord length: 51 feet (15.5 meters)
Suspension sling components: 2 pcs
Suspension sling length: 60 feet (18.28 meters)
Complete assembly weight: 125 lbs (57 kg)
Maximum load capacity: 2,200 lbs (997.9 kg)
guide parachute
Shape: Flat octagon
Diameter (nominal): 68 inches (1727 mm)
Umbrella cloth material: 1.1 oz PIA-C-7020 Type I ripstop nylon parachute cloth
G-12D G-12E
NSN: 1670-00-893-2371
P/N: 55A6045
Canopy: 48K6076
D-Bag: 11-1-3967-1
Pilot Chute: 53E6803-1
Deployment Line: 53D6805
Static Line: 59J6171
Risers: 51D6183
NSN: 1670-01-065-3755
P/N: 11-1-2620
Canopy: 48K6076
D-Bag: 11-1-3967-1
Pilot Chute: 53ED6805
Deployment Line: 53D6805
Static Line: 59J6171
Risers: 51D6183
Center Line: 11-1-568-1
Differences between models:
Note: G-12D and G-12E components differ due to different rigging configurations.
G-12D: No centerline configuration.
G-12E: Use a 57-foot (17.37-meter) centerline to pull down the canopy vent.
Suspension weight (lbs)
Type Number of parachutes Min Max
G-12E 1 501 lbs (227 kg) 2,200 lbs (997.9 kg)
2 2,270 lbs (1,029.7 kg) 3,500 lbs (1,587.5 kg)
Suspension weight is the total assembly weight minus the weight of the cargo parachute.
Additional Information:
The G-12 can be used individually or in groups (two or more) depending on the weight of the airdrop cargo, and can be dropped from a minimum of 475 feet AGL (144.7 meters) to 550 feet AGL (167.6 meters). In base configuration, the G-12 can support loads up to 2,200 pounds (1,028 kg), and when used in pairs, modules can support loads up to 3,500 pounds (1,587 kg). All material color is US Army Leaf Green.
