The Pilot Chute, cataloged under National Stock Number 1670-01-656-9979, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1670 (Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment) of the Aircraft Components and Accessories group. The manufacturer of record is Paradigm Parachute and Defense Inc Div Paradigm Parachute and Defense. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1670-01-656-9979 |
| Primary Part Number | 790121 |
| Item Name | Pilot Chute |
| FSC / FSG | 1670 / 16 — Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Paradigm Parachute and Defense Inc Div Paradigm Parachute and Defense |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Parachute for Which Designed | PERSONNEL |
| Vane Quantity | 8 |
| Canopy Quantity | 1 |
| Canopy Shape | CIRCULAR |
| Pack and Deployment Line | NOT INCLUDED |
| Frame Type | UMBRELLA |
| Pack for Which Designed | STANDARD RELEASE ASSEMBLY |
| Canopy Diameter | 4.000 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON CANOPY |
| Canopy Color | WHITE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 790121 PRIMARY | Paradigm Parachute and Defense Inc Div Paradigm Parachute and Defense (USA) |
NSN 1670-01-656-9979 is a Pilot Chute, manufactured by Paradigm Parachute and Defense Inc Div Paradigm Parachute and Defense, classified under FSC 1670, Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 1670-01-656-9979 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 790121 (Paradigm Parachute and Defense Inc Div Paradigm Parachute and Defense).
Key specifications for 790121: Parachute for Which Designed: PERSONNEL; Vane Quantity: 8; Canopy Quantity: 1; Canopy Shape: CIRCULAR. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.