Military Equipment

Skydiving

T11 – NON GUIDABLE PARACHUTE SYSTEM

The non guidable T-11 troops parachute was developed for today´s warrior. It substitutes T-10 parachute, which has been in service for more than 50 years.

T-11 was specifically designed by Airborne Systems to land safely a 400 pounds paratrooper.

With a minimum opening impact, a slow dropping rhythm and zero swinging effect, jumper is provided with a higher level of security, and a successful accomplishment in the combat mission.

This new-design parachute can be fit from fifth female percentile to 97th male percentile body sizes

 

Order Information

(T-11 Main and T-11R Reserve Parachute inclusive)

Part number Z
NSN 1670-01-539-4525
Diameter 28.6 ft 8.72 mts

 

Dropping speed at Sea Level

400 lb (181.4 kg) AUW <18ft s/sec<5.48 mts/sec
Main Parachute Weight 36.8lb 16.56kg
Aircraft Maximum Speed 150 KIAS 278 km/h
Maximum Weight 400 lbs / 180 Kg
Oscillation Angle Less the 5 degrees

 

Deployment Height – Above Sea Level (A.S.L.)

Minimum 500 ft ± 12 5 ft 152.4 mts ± 38.1 mts
Maximum 7500 ft 2.286 mts
Useful Life 15 years useful life; 12 years of service
Repack 120 days