T-10R reserve Troop Parachute Assemblies are used as an emergency type parachute that is manually operated in case of main parachute malfunction.The various T-10R assemblies have been in service for several decades and are used in conjunction with T-10 and MC1 troop main parachute assemblies.The T-10R assembly is composed of 4 major components: canopy, spring activated pilot parachute, pack tray and rip cord assembly.Chest mounted using connector snaps to troop harness D-rings, theT-10R has an overall weight of approximately 12 lbs (5 kg).All Pioneer produced reserve assemblies use a 24 foot flat circular canopy with 24 pocket bands and lower skirt band that has a tensile strength of 525 lbs (240 kg).The pilot chute is attached to the reserve canopy apex by means of a 15 inch bridle made of Type III nylon cord [550 lbs (250 kg) tensile strength].DAD (Deployment Assisted Device) andMIRPS (Modified Improved Reserve ParachuteSystem) are also available.Parachutes are produced in accordance with the latest applicable U.S. Army and Parachute Industry Association (PIA) specifications. specsclick to enlarge imagesRESERVE PARACHUTEST-10R, T-10R with MA-1, T-10R with DAD, MIRPS