Ripcord (T-10R)

TM 10-1670-269-23&P 0002 00 0002 00-8 Ripcord (T-10R). The T-10R ripcord consists of a stainless steel grip and a flexible steel cable to which steel locking pins are swaged. The ripcord also has two ripcord pins 1 ¼-inch in length. Ripcord (MIRPS). The MIRPS ripcord consists of a stainless steel grip and two flexible steel cables to which steel locking pins are swaged. The ripcord also has two ripcord pin assemblies mounted 2 ½- inches apart one on either side of the cloverleaf and each assembly has a 1 ¼-inch ripcord pin. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MODELS The MIRPS verses the Standard 24-Foot Troop Chest Reserve (T-10R) is relatively the same parachute with the exception of a few distinguishing features. These features consist of a soft loop center pull ripcord, a deployment system, the pack assembly, and the ripcord grip. The MIRPS deployment system consists of the pilot chute, bridle assembly, and ejector spring assembly. The pack assembly contains a suspension line free bag pouch, upper and lower staging flaps, and a length of yellow binding tape sewn into the ripcord protector flap which aids in the identification of a MIRPS once the pack is complete. The MIRPS ripcord grip protrudes from the top of the pack tray and the locking system consists of a soft loop system verses metal locking cones. RIPCORD GRIP STEEL SWAGED BALL LOCKING PINS