Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is a multi-role Combat Aircraft which uses a brake Parachute as retardation device to reduce the landing roll. 

Brake Parachute system is an effective device used for retarding and shortening the landing run of an Aircraft on its landing roll as well as during aborted take-off. 

 The Brake Parachute is very useful during unfavourable landing conditions such as wet and icy runways.  

 BASIC MATERIAL: Fabric Nylon 66, 93 gm U/D, Tape Nylon 66 width 26mm BS 850 Kgf U/D resin treated 1.5 to 2.5%, Tape Nylon 66 width 26mm BS 550 Kgf U/D.

SALIENT FEATURES: Aircraft landing speed

                                Normal -  260 Kmph 

                                Emergency - 300 Kmph

                                Max. Operational load  - 234000 N

                                Max. mass of parachute system  - 24 kg.