Military Free Fall Parachute System

Military Free Fall (MFF) Parachute System

The Military Free Fall Advanced Ram Air Parachute System (MFF ARAPS) provides a multi-mission, high-altitude parachute delivery system that allows personnel to exit at altitudes between 3,500 feet and 35,000 feet. The parachute, which replaces the current MC-4 parachute,[1] supports a total jumper weight of 450 pounds. It also provides non-MFF personnel with a ram-air parachute that is static-line deployed.

The ARAPS’ three accessory systems are at different stages of the acquisition process:

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