Manufacturer of Cargo Parachutes & Aerial Delivery Systems
Niche Inc is the largest manufacturer of LCADS cargo parachutes. Based in the United States, we supply military, government, and humanitarian customers worldwide.
Low Cost Aerial Delivery Systems (LCADS) are single-use, pre-packed cargo parachute systems built to U.S. military specifications, with payloads up to 2,200 lb (1,000 kg), supporting troop resupply, training, and humanitarian airdrops.
Why Choose LCADS Parachutes?
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Proven
LCADS became a mainstay of U.S. military airdrop operations in Afghanistan, replacing much more costly conventional parachutes.
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Cost-effective
One-time-use systems eliminate the need to recover, return, repack, and maintain conventional cargo parachutes.
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Mission-specific
Low-altitude, low-velocity, and high-velocity systems are available for different payloads and airdrop requirements.
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In stock
All LCADS parachutes are in stock and available for U.S. and international orders.
Low Cost Aerial Delivery Systems (LCADS)
Niche Inc is the leading manufacturer and source for LCADS Parachutes
View our LCADS Products Below
Low Velocity Parachutes
The Low Cost Low Velocity (LCLV) parachute is a single-use cargo parachute designed to deliver payloads of 500–2,200 pounds from low to medium altitudes.
- Payload Range: 500–2,200 lbs
- Drop altitude: 1,000' AGL to 13,000' MSL
- Descent rate: Less than 28 feet per second
NSN: 1670-01-547-0401
Part Number: 11-1-7606-1
High Velocity Parachute
The Low Cost High Velocity (LCHV) Parachute is a single use parachute that allows 500-2,200 pounds of cargo to be airdropped. Medium to High Altitude CDS Airdrop (3,000 feet AGL - 25,000 feet MSL). Descent Rate 60-90 feet per second.
NSN: 1670-01-529-1202
Part Number: 11-1-7264-1
Low Cost Low Altitude (LCLA), Cross Parachutes
This single use parachute holds 80-200 pounds of cargo and can be dropped at 150-300 feet AGL. The LCLAs can also be clustered with up to 3 canopies per load with a maximum capacity of 600 pounds at 150 feet AGL.
NSN: 1670-01-551-5433
Part Number: 11-1-7662-1
Low-Cost Cargo Parachute Release Clip
Automatic Separation between the Parachute & Payload upon impact with the ground.
This low cost and practical device allows for automatic parachute disconnect between the parachute and payload upon impact with the ground. It is compatible with all small and medium cargo parachutes and can be used on cargo loads from 200-5,000 pounds in winds in excess of 20 knots.
NSN: 1670-01-610-3893
Part Number: 11-1-8450-1
Low Cost Container
The (LCC) Low Cost Container stands out as a cost-effective and lightweight alternative to the A-22 cargo container, providing over a 50% cost reduction.
In this photo: The Low Cost Container is the white cargo net.
Payload Range: 500-2,200 lbs
Multi-Loop Line Suspension Slings
Line Multi-Loops are suspension slings for platform loads rigged for low-velocity airdrop. Also used as deployment lines, riser extensions, and bridle groupings.
- Series: 68F217
- Sizes: 1 to 6 loops, 3 to 215 ft
- Test load: 22,250 to 135,000 lbs
Enhanced Speed Bag System
Helicopter Cargo Delivery / Resupply System
The Enhanced Speed Bag System is designed to deliver supplies via black hawk helicopter. Using the braking mechanism to deliver supplies fast and the padded cargo bag to protect the cargo during delivery.
Enhanced Speed Bag System (ESBS)
NSN: 1670-01-628-5813
Part Number: 11-1-9060-1
Enhanced Speed Bag Refurbish (ESBR)
NSN: 1670-01-628-6841
Part Number: 11-1-9093-1
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