MC-5 Ram Air Static Line / Freefall Tactical Parachute System
The MC-5 (NSN 1670-01-367-0304) can be used as a static line deployed system in addition to a freefall system.
Assembly Components |
Static Line Components |
Main and Reserve Canopy |
Drogue Chute |
Pack / Harness Assembly |
Control Line, Drogue/Slider |
Risers, Main |
Static Line, Main |
Reserve Deployment System |
Deployment Bag, Main, Inner |
Ripcord, Reserve |
Deployment Bag, Main, Outer |
Pocket Oxygen Bottle |
Freefall Components |
Ripcord, Main Release |
Pilot Chute, Main |
Static Line, Reserve |
Bridle, Pilot Chute, Main |
Toggle Extenders (pr) |
Ripcord, Main |
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Deployment Bag, Main, Freefall |
CANOPY SPECIFICATIONS |
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L/D |
3 to 1 |
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Canopy Material |
Nylon, Ripstop |
Span |
28.5 ft. |
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Suspension Lines |
Polyester, Braided |
Chord |
13.0 ft. |
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Altitude Range |
2000’ AGL to 25000’ MSL |
Area |
370 sq. ft. |
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Deployment (FF) |
0 – 150 KIAS Freefall |
Maximum Weight |
360 lbs |
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Deployment (SL) |
0 – 135 KIAS Static Line |
Forward Speed |
15–25 mph (24-40 k/hr) |
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Construction |
Upgraded reinforced spanwise |
R.O.D. Full Flight |
14 – 18 FPS |
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R.O.D. 50% Brakes |
8 – 14 FPS |
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