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The Pioneer High Altitude Parachute Penetration System is designed specifically for military free-fall (HALO) and stand-off (HAHO) operations. Every single component and feature of the HAPPS has been designed andbuilt to ensure safety and comfort and mostimportantly, to enhance mission accomplishment. The main and reserve canopies have the same performance characteristics and load carrying capability allowing the jump teamto maintain their integrity in the unlikely event that a team member must deploy his reserve parachute.Pioneer is dedicated to ensuring HAPPS continues to be the most advanced military freefall parachute system available. The HAPPS is for free-fall only. The HAPPS IV is for both free-fall and static line operations.MAIN PARACHUTE FEATURESCan be be used either as a main or reserve with no modification other than the method of packing and type of deployment bag used.Sail slider reefing.Bag deployment.Enlarged soft steering toggle loopsfor use with heavy gloves.Built-in steering toggle extensions tominimize numbness in the hands experienced in high altitude or cold weather environments.Front riser trim HARNESS ASSEMBLY Uses a 3-ring release system. Features mainand reserve “D” handle ripcords to ensure apositive grip even with thick gloves.9-point harness adjustment (2 main lift webs,2 diagonals, 2 leg straps, 1 chest strap, adjustable waist band).Main lift webs adjust to allow the harness to fit the smallest or largest parachutist.Quick ejector hardware with comfort padding.Extra wide and heavily padded split saddle.One pair front mounted, large “D” equipmentrings permit simultaneous attachment of frontand rear mounted combat loads.Chest mounted main and reserve “D” handleripcords ensures positive grip even with thickCONTAINER ASSEMBLYDual, rear mounted tandem configuration.Streamlined, low profile.Nylon pack fabric with additional padding inheavy wear areas.Single pin main and reserve closures fully protectedby padded flaps.specsclick to enlarge imagesADDITIONAL FEATURES??Reserve static line automatically deploys reserve upon breakaway of main risers.Separate reserve ripcord allows manualoverride at any time.Side mounted, removable, general purpose pouches for twin oxygen cylinders with regulators.Airtec CYPRES® Automatic Activation Device.HIGH ALTITUDE PARACHUTE PENETRATION SYSTEM (HAPPS)
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