Parachutes for the LMA and LMB Mines.

Canopy Type for LMA and LMB. This parachute closely resembles the standard type aviator's parachute.

The LMA type has 24 shrouds 16 feet long.

The LMB type has 28 shrouds 18 feet 6 inches long.

The parachute is opened immediately upon release from the plane. The tail cap on the parachute housing acts as a pilot chute for the main assembly. The static line releases a slide and roller attachment, allowing spring-loaded plungers in the main housing to eject the cap forcefully. Attached directly to the plungers is an emergency lanyard for use in case the mechanism does not function normally.

Figure 60 – Parachute – Canopy Type

Figure 61 – Parachute – Lattice Barber Pole

Figure 62 – Parachute – Parallel Lattice

Lattice and Barber-Pole Type. These parachute differ from the canopy type in that the canopy which catches the air and slows the mine's descent is not solid but is com-posed of a lattice work design. The various lattice work strips may run parallel to the edge of the parachute (parallel type) or may be set in a manner similar to the stripes on a barber pole. The latter type causes the mine to spin during descent, thereby permitting greater accuracy in laying.

These two types of parachutes were used only with the LMB mine.

The lattice type has 32 shrouds 25 feet long.

The barber-pole type has 16 shrouds 18 feet long.