The T-11 replaces the legacy T-10, which has been in use with the U.S. Army for over 50 years. Therefore, there are definitely some advantages of it.
Product Parameter
Shape: Cross-cruciform platform
Inflated Diameter: 30.6 feet (9.3m)
Gore material: 1.1 oz. low-porosity ripstop nylon parachute cloth
Vent line material: Teflon coated suspension lines
Maximum Weight Capacity: 400lbs (181.4 kg)
Complete Assembly Weight: 53 lbs
Steerable: No
Maximum Jump Wind Speed: 15 mph (13 knots)
Descent Rate: Avg. 18 ft/sec (4.48 m/s)
Minimum Deployment Altitude: 500 ft (152m)
Maximum Deployment Altitude: 7500 ft (228m)
Maximum Deployment Speed: 173 mph (150knots)
Age Life: 16.5 years
Service Life: 12 years
New Features of the T-11 Parachute:
Center pull handle that allows the jumper to activate using either hand
Low rate of descent
Maintained vertical orientation for the jumper allowing proper landing attitude
Full qualification for use with both MC-6 and T-11 main parachute systems
