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Firozabad's OEF sends first batch of Su-30 brake parachutes to Malaysian Air Force
Agra: Firozabad's Ordnance Equipment Factory (OEF) on Tuesday dispatched its first batch of brake parachutes for the Malaysian Air Force's Sukhoi-30 aircraft.
Deputy general manager of the Hazratpur unit, HL Kumawat said 10 sets were sent to Malaysia following an export order placed through a local channel partner. OEF has been tasked with manufacturing 10 sets for the Royal Malaysian Air Force while continuing production for Indian Su-30MKIs, the backbone of the
Indian Air Force
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In Feb 2025, the DRDO transferred the brake parachute technology to OEF Hazratpur. Originally developed by DRDO's ADRDE lab in Agra (2000–2002), the system enables OEF to manufacture aerial delivery systems and brake parachutes domestically.
The brake parachute is a critical safety system that slows the Su-30 during landing, preventing runway overruns. Deployed at speeds between 180–300 km/h, it uses an auxiliary parachute to extract the main chute, which then inflates to create drag. Made from Nylon 66 and covering 50 sqm, the system also assists in aborted take-offs by reducing the aircraft's landing run.
