BravestDog 0 #1 July 28, 2003 I have a gray square military parachute and am wondering if anyone can tell me who makes it, what size in feet...ie 10x20...and who uses the canopies... thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #2 July 28, 2003 Who's Military are you refering to, US? Without seeing it could be several different canopies from a double X to a modern MC4. It should have a data card printed on the tail and I'm guessing the one have is made by para flight. Assuming all of the above it is in the 365-370 range and is made of F-111. A picture would really help."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #3 July 29, 2003 QuoteIt should have a data card printed on the tail If it's not on the tail, check the ribs at the nose of the canopy. That was a common data block location "back in the day."Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #4 July 29, 2003 If it's like the one I bought off ebay to practice for my master test, it's by ParaFlite for HALO or HAHO operations. I needed something I didn't care if I ruined chopping it up. But, if anybody has the line trim let me know.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #5 July 29, 2003 MC-4 Main or Reserve Parachute Line Trim Specs: All A, B, C, and D lines equal in length within 1/2 inch Steering lines equal in length within 1/2 inch A to B: 3 inches +/- 1 inch B to C: 9 inches +/- 1 inch C to D: 12 inches +/- 1 inch A to steering 15 inches +/- 1 inch (brakes set) D to steering 15 inches +/- 1 inch (brakes released) The center A and B lines are continious. The slider is 27 x 28 inches. The canopy measures 28 1/2 ft x 13 ft, 370 sq ft, and is a 7 cell. Para-Flite Military Square Canopies: MT-1S Main or Reserve (5 cell): 270 sq ft MT-1X Main or Reserve (7 cell): 370 sq ft MC-5 Main or Reserve (7 cell): 370 sq ft MT-1Z Main or Reserve (7 cell): 308 sq ft MT-1Z Main (7 cell): 370 sq ft PARIS Main (17 cell): 380 sq ft Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #6 July 29, 2003 OhOh! Looks like a winter project. Thanks TerryI'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
