TM 10-1670-327-23&P
UNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MC-6 PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
NSN 1670-01-527-7537
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES
The MC-6 is a highly portable system, which includes the main canopy assembly, the reserve canopy
assembly deployment bag, pack tray, harness assembly, risers, and universal static line and is capable of
supporting 400-pounds. The complete system weight is 42 pounds.The MC-6 is limited to operation in
winds of 13-knots at surface.
The MC-6 is compatible with all current military aircraft used for airborne missions and compatible with
ancillary items such as the Inceptor body armor, MOLLE rucksack and Land Warrior system.
EQUIPMENT DATA MC-6 PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
Weight (packed for airdrop) ................................................................................................... 42 lbs. (approx.)
EQUIPMENT DATA MC-6 MAIN PARACHUTE
Shape ............................................................................................................................................ Polyconical
Maximum All Up Weight (Total Rigged Weight) Paratrooper and Equipment......................................400 lbs
MC-6 Main with Harness and Pack Tray Dimensions (packed for use) ............................Length 20-inches
Width 14-inches
Height 14-inches
MC-6 Main with Harness and Pack Tray Cube (packed for use) ............................................................. 2.27
MC-6 Main with Harness and Pack Tray Weight (packed for use)............................... 29 pounds (approx.)
Maximum Deployment Speed .......................................................................................................... 150 KIAS
Maximum Deceleration for 382 lbs. at 150 KIAS..................................................................................... 8.2 g
Maximum Rate of Descent for 382 lbs at Mean Sea Level ............................................... 16 feet per second
Maximum Opening Time for 382 lbs at 150 KIAS ...........................................................................4 seconds
Oscillation Angle.............................................................................................................................. 8 degrees
Repack Cycle ....................................................................................................................................120 days
Diameter (nominal) ............................................................................................................................... 32-feet
Number of Gores ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Number of Sections Per Gore ....................................................................................................................... 4
Gore Material.........................................................................1.1 ounce Nylon Cloth, parachute, low porosity
Extended Gores ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Extended Gores ............................................................................................. 7 horizontal, 2 vertical sections
Number of Control Lines ............................................................................................................................... 2
Control Line Material ................................................................................................ Type III, nylon cord (red)
