Characteristics Of t-11 Flashcards
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T-11 is used during ____ airborne operations and is a ________ canopy
Static line
Non-steerable
T-11 weight
Approx 38 lbs
T-11 diameter
Nominal 28.6 ft
T-11 Shape
Modified cross/cruciform platform design
T-11 Safe drop speeds
150 knots max/50 knots min
Average opening time
6.5 sexons
Average rate of descent
14.5-18.5 feet per second
10 Major components
- Universal static line modified (with curved pin)
- Deployment bag
- Drogue parachute
- Bridle assembly
- Deployment sleeve
- Canopy assembly
- Slider
- Riser assembly
- Harness assembly
- Pack tray
T-11 harness assembly adjustment points
-chest strap
-2 diagonal back strap sizing channels
-2 main lift web tuck tag assemblies
-2 leg straps
-2 feee running ends of horizontal back strap
T-11 Reserve parachute characteristics: Is a troop ____ mounted, _____ center pull, emergency type parachute
Chest, ripcord
T-11 reserve weight
Approx 14.8 lbs
T-11 reserve diameter
Nominal 29 ft
T-11 reserve shape
Aero conical
T-11 reserve average rate of descent
27 ft per sec
6 components of reserve parachute
- Extractor parachute
- Ejector spring with protection cap
- Canopy assembly
- Reserve riser assembly
- Reserve pack tray
- Rip cord assembly
T-11 Max windspeed for personnel? And equipment?
Personnel: 13kts to include gusts
Equipment : 17 knots to include gusts
Planning altitude for airborne operations
1250ft AGL for basic airborne
1000 ft AGL for tactical training
Altitude lower combat equipment?
200ft AGL
Altitude prepare to land attitude
200ft AGL
