09 May 2023
Collins Aerospace debuts OXYJUMP oxygen-supply gear for military parachutists at SOF Week.
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According to the Collins Aerospace announcement, the new OXYJUMP NG system uses the company's oxygen-pulse technology – already certified by one NATO country – to give users a smaller, lighter-weight option that automatically adjusts oxygen levels to enable longer mission profiles.
"According to the Collins Aerospace announcement, the new OXYJUMP NG system uses the company's oxygen-pulse technology – already certified by one NATO country – to give users a smaller, lighter-weight option that automatically adjusts oxygen levels to enable longer mission profiles. Existing oxygen-supply systems are limited in extended high-altitude operations, which can hamper the effectiveness and reach of parachute missions."