PTA-R is a low level personnel reserve parachute to used by the parachutist when the main PTA-M parachute fails to open or otherwise malfunctions. The parachute is highly drag efficient, stable and quick opening.
Technical Sheet
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Rate of Descent : 7.5 m/s •
Canopy Diameter : 7.0 meter •
Dropping Load : 130 kgs •
Dropping Height : 400 ft AGL to 15000 ft AGL •
Design of Canopy : Parabolic with pinched appearance at the skirt. •
Life of Parachute : 13 years / Single operation.