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The Type BA-22 Parachute is also designated as the 50C7024-22 Parachute. The parachute can be manually operated or automatically released.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Parachutes Physical Description United States Air Force Type BA-22 Personal backpack parachute; manually or automatic operated system; sage green nylon harness and container assembly pack; chest strap with "V" ring and quick fit ejector snap; leg straps with "V" ring and quick fit ejector snaps; "D" pull ring on left shoulder strap; green nylon Type C-9 28' flat circular parachute with 28 risers; Model Number SDU-5/E Distress Marker Light in red plastic case in lower left snap pocket attached with a white nylon cord. Dimensions Overall: 53.34 x 40.64 x 15.24cm (1ft 9in. x 1ft 4in. x 6in.)
 Materials Nylon, webbing, aluminum, steel, metals
 Inventory Number A19771123001 Credit Line Transferred from the Central Intelligence Agency Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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