TM 10-1670-287-23&P
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MC-4 RAM AIR FREE-FALL PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES
A summary of the characteristics, capabilities and features of the equipment is contained in the following
subparagraphs:
The MC-4 Ram Air Free-Fall Personnel Parachute System (front and back view) is designed to place
Army personnel into areas of mission interest. An MC-4’s inherent gliding capability offers important
potential for minimizing detection during entry or changing the landing area during descent in order to
avoid capture. The high altitude standoff capability significantly reduces aircraft vulnerability and
detection.
The various modes of the MC-4 parachute use, such as High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) and High
Altitude Low Opening (HALO), provide versatility and opportunity for controlling descent which are not
possible with standard (round) or less efficient gliding parachute designs.
