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ग्लाइडर्स इंडिया लिमिटेड
GLIDERS INDIA LIMITED
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Parachute Paratroop Type - Main
(PTR-M)

Parachute Paratroop Type - Main Parachute Paratroop Type PTR-M is a personnel main parachute to be used by parachutists for a predetermined jump from a minimum height of 457 meters. The rate of descent varies from 4.5 to 5.8 meters per second depending on air velocity, atmospheric pressure, and altitude.

Technical Sheet
Specification : Details
Rate of Descent : 4.5 to 5.8 m/s
Canopy Diameter : 10.67 meters
Dropping Load : 160 kgs
Dropping Height : 457 to 3656 meters
Basic Material : Nylon fabric, lightweight 37 gm, rip stop weave, olive drab shade
Design of Canopy : Parabolic with pinched appearance at the skirt
Life of Parachute : 15 years or 100 live descents, whichever is earlier