Parachute Tactical Assault - Reserve
(PTA-R)
PTA-R is a low-level personnel reserve parachute used by the parachutist when the main PTA-M parachute fails to open or otherwise malfunctions. The parachute is highly drag efficient, stable, and has a quick opening feature.
Technical Sheet
| Specification | : | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |