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 is not possible with standard (round) or less efficient gliding parachute designs.
Model 12000
Model 12000, Mechanical, Non-Pyrotechnic
The FXC Model 12000-25 Automatic Parachute Ripcord Release is a precision device, designed for parachutists making premeditated parachute jumps. The Release is
adjustable from 2,000 to 25,000 feet completely mechanical in action not relying on batteries, squibs or pyrotechnic devices. The Military Model 12000 is primarily
designed for HAHO/HALO missions.
The Release can be used on both the main, and/or reserve of a tandem system, as well as a chest mounted reserve.
Model 2101
The Mechanical Automatic Parachute Ripcord Release Model 2101 is a precise device designed specifically for use on escape systems and the parachutist making premeditated jumps. The Function of the unit is to automatically withdraw the parachute ripcord pins. The unit becomes active after the arming cable is pulled. The pre-scheduled altitude setting establishes an altitude above which the release will not operate. The time delay setting delays the actual deployment of a parachute after the arming pin is pulled at or below the selected altitude.
Model 2400
The Mechanical Automatic Parachute Ripcord Release, Model 2400 is designed to withdraw the ripcord pins from a packed parachute at 14,000 feet above sea level altitude after the 2 seconds time delay has elapsed.