Russian airborne troops receive more than 15,000 parachute systems in 2022 — Ministry

MOSCOW, SANA-More than 15,000 parachute systems and aids for landing operations were supplied to airborne troops last year, the Russian Ministry of Defense told reporters.

“More than 15,000 modern kits of landing operation aids and the cutting-edge parachute systems were delivered to airborne troops during 2022,” the Ministry said.

The Yunker-O wing-type parachute system with the carrying capacity from 90 to 225 kg has passed required tests, the Ministry informed. Parachute platformless systems PBS-950U and PBS-955 were developed for landing operations of the BMD-4M airborne assault vehicles and the BTR-MDM Rakushka multipurpose armored personnel carriers, with the opportunity for landing of personnel in combat vehicles,” the Ministry added.

Source /TASS

Manar Salameh /Ruaa al-Jazaeri