Shark UL User Manual

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Flight manual UL aircraft
7.9. RESCUE SYSTEM
Shark is standardly equipped with ballistic rescue system
Stratos/Junkers Magnum 501 with 2 independent release handles.
7.9.1. Description of rescue system Stratos/Junkers
Magnum 501
Parachute canopy is pulled out by a specially designed rocket engine. The
time required to launch is between 0.6 - 1.2 seconds, depends on the type
of system and air temperature.
The rocket engine is placed in the rocket case. After the activation by
activation handle the movement is mechanically transported by a bowden
cable on a percussive device. It activates two percussion caps which ignit
the rocket box. After ignition, the rocket escapes under high pressure from
the rocket box, towing the rope which releases the cap of the parachute
container, and the parachute is pulled out of the container. Then the bag of
parachute is discarded and parachute canopy is filled with air.
Technical data:
Weight
9,65 kg
21,3 lbs
Dimensions
360x245x200mm
14,2x9,7x7,9in
Rocket engine
Magnum 450
Area of parachute canopy
86 m
2
926 sqft
The number of ropes
32
Max. payload
475 kg
1050 lbs
Max. speed
300 km/h
187 mph
Repacking interval
6 years
Burning time
0,6 sec.
Total impulse at 20ºC
0,303 kNs
Mechanical double ignition

Shark UL Specifications

General

Brand	Shark
Model	UL
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English