Table 1. Main and Reserve Parachute Characteristics

TM 10-1670-287-23&P 0002 00 0002 00-14 EQUIPMENT DATA Refer to Table 1 for performance data for the main and reserve parachute assemblies. Table 1. Main and Reserve Parachute Characteristics Performance/Description Characteristics Lift/Drag Ratio, L/D 3 to 1 Span 28.5-ft Chord 13-ft Area 370 sq ft Maximum Suspended Weight 360-lbs Forward Speed Range 10 to 25 mph Rate of Descent Variable Full Flight to Fully Flared Landing Full Flight 14 to 16 fps 50% Brakes 6 to 10 fps 100% Brakes 2 to 6 fps Fully Flared Landing Touchdown 0 to 4 fps (if executed properly) Deployment Altitude Range 2000-ft AGL to 25,000-ft MSL Deployment Velocity Range 0 to 150 KIAS SAFETY, CARE, AND HANDLING The following subparagraphs summarize the safety, care, and handling requirements for the parachute assembly. Safety. It is imperative that you observe all safety precautions specified on the warning page in the front of this manual. You must also observe specific warnings and cautions specified throughout this manual. The warnings are provided to tell you how to protect yourself from death or serious injury. Care and Handling. Observe the following precautions: 1. Use care in handling packed parachutes as metal parts could cause personal injury. 2. Remove all jewelry when packing or performing maintenance on the parachute. Damage to the canopy materials could result from watches, rings, bracelets etc. 3. Avoid grabbing the ripcord grip or grip-retaining pocket when handling a parachute. 4. Use every effort to protect the parachute from the weather elements, dust, dirt, oil, grease, and acids.