High Velocity Cargo Parachute

The Low Cost High Velocity (LCHV) cargo parachute is designed for high-altitude CDS airdrops when low-altitude delivery is impractical or presents increased operational risk. Manufactured by Niche Inc. and supplied pre-packed, the single-use LCHV supports military resupply and humanitarian airdrop missions.

Product Information

  • Medium to High Altitude CDS Airdrop (3,000 feet AGL - 25,000 feet MSL)
  • 60-90 FPS Descent Rate (High Velocity) 
  • Payload Range: 500 lbs –2,200 lbs  (225 kg–1,000 kg)
  • Non-Fragile Payloads
  • Combat Resupply
  • Humanitarian Airdrop
  • NSN: 1670-01-529-1202
  • Part Number: 11-1-7264-1

In Stock & Ready to Ship

High Velocity Parachutes are currently in stock and available for rapid delivery. Contact Niche Inc. for current availability, pricing, quantities, and delivery options.

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Multiple payloads are lined up and prepared for a cargo parachute delivery for humanitarian aid. The high velocity parachutes are stacked on top of the cargo and the low cost container wraps around the cargo where the parachute will be connected. Rigged in Jordan airdropped in Syria.

Rigging Preparations

Each load is carefully prepared before being loaded into the plane. 

The parachute is on top and can be combined with our Low Cost Container as shown in the photo.

High velocity cargo parachutes have been rigged inside the plane for humanitarian aid to be dropped in Syria.

Ready for Airdrop

The High Velocity Parachutes are almost ready for airdrop. The parachute riggers take the final steps to make sure everything is ready.

Operational Reference: U.S. Air Forces Central documents the use of Low Cost High Velocity (LCHV) parachutes with Container Delivery Systems during joint Army-Air Force rigger training.

High Velocity Parachute - Airdrop Video