The MT-10R (Advanced T-10R) parachute is reserve type designed to be activated manually, by means of a ripcord, by the parachutist in the event the primary parachute malfunctions. The MT-10R reserve parachute assemblies consist of a conical 26 feet diameter canopy, the spring loaded pilot chute with deployment aid device, and a pack assembly with ripcord.
The 26 feet diameter chest reserve assembly is an emergency parachute designed to be used in the event of a malfunction of the primary back type parachute. It has a total of twenty-four (24) gores and there are four (4) panels per gore. The suspension lines are made from braided nylon cord. The pilot chute is a spring reload type, which are less than 40 inches in diameter. The pack is made from nylon duck and contains a pack frame for rigidity. It is fitted with a “two-pin ripcord”, for the spring activated ripcord pocket. The tape fasteners are used on the ripcord cover panel and grommet panel. The 26 feet reserve assembly is intended for use with the 35 feet, T-10 series or MC1 series main assembly.
All parachute assemblies are qualified, manufactured and inspected in strict accordance with current applicable MIL-DTL-6645, MIL-DTL-7567, and MIL-STD-849.