manoeuvrable parachute canopy
with self-propulsion
landable against the wind
The RS-4/4T parachute is a steerable Troop Parachute for automatically opening which can be used for general training of parachutists and for armed forces operations. The parachute canopy has a special form and special arrangement of fabric with varying air permeability, which results in the excellent aerodynamic characteristics.
The RS – 4/4 T parachute guarantees:
• Great directional, descent and landing stability
• Steering of the unfolded canopy and braking the advance velocity
• Separation from the parachute canopy after landing on the ground
• Combination with a chest-mounted reserve parachute
• Quick release from harness
• Exchangeability of all units
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Parachute canopy area 74 m² 85 m²
Number of gores 30 30
Dimensions of the packed parachute approx. 540 x 310 x 180 mm 540 x 310 x 190 mm
Steerable yes yes
Max. exit velocity 280 km/h (immediate opening) | 360 km/h (5s stabilization)
Min. exit altitude in emergency cases horizontal drops 150 m / 500 ft
Min. exit altitude in emergency cases vertical drops 250 m / 800 ft
Rate of descent 4-6 m/s 4-6 m/s
Time for turn 180° = 2 s | 360° = 4 s
Landing direction into the wind into the wind
Max. packing time 180 days 180 days