The Frost Parachute Release is a US Government approved device for releasing a parachute canopy from the harness to prevent the air crewman from being dragged upon landing. The primary user of the Frost Parachute Release is the worldwide community of F-16 fighter aircraft, as well as the US Air Force F-22, B-1 and B-2. Additionally, it is used on many other aircraft including the T-6 A/B, the T-38, the AIDC F-CK-1, the Turkish F-5 and the Korean T-50.
The primary user of the Frost Parachute Release is the worldwide community of F-16 fighter aircraft, as well as the US Air Force F-22, B-1 and B-2. Additionally, it is used on many other aircraft including the T-6 A/B, the T-38, the AIDC F-CK-1, the Turkish F-5 and the Korean T-50
Operates with less than 35 lbs. (15.9 kg) applied force
Releases easily even when pilot is being dragged across ground or through water
Compatible with Universal Water Activated Release System (UWARS)
Currently in use by US and foreign air forces
Easy to retrofit to multiple configurations -ejection seat mounted -backpack style parachutes
Conforms to USA F military specification: MIL-Q-87152
Use with ACES II Ejection Seat and PCU-15/P
