PEO soldier tests improved parachute systems.(Infantry News)

From: Infantry Magazine | Date: March 1, 2007| Author: Dawson, Debi | Copyright information

Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier is testing a new parachute system that the Army plans to use to replace the system in use since the 1950s. The new parachutes address increased weight requirements and provide additional safety benefits.

Beginning in 2008, all T-10 parachutes, which have been in the Army inventory for more than 50 years, will be replaced with the Advanced Tactical Parachute System (ATPS) T-11. Although the T-10 is a proven system, today's paratroope...

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