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Z-5
Reserve parachute system

The reserve parachute systems are the effective means of paratrooper rescue in the emergency situation.

Purpose

The reserve parachute system Z-5 is intended for saving of paratrooper in case of failure or abnormal operation of the main parachute and for training jumps.

Main characteristics
Flight mass of paratrooper, kg
up to 140
Velocity of application, km/h
120-350
Altitude of application, m
100-1000
Minimal safe altitude (flight speed not less than 120 km/h), m
100
Vertical descent speed, m/s:
total flight weight of 120 kg
7,5
total flight weight of 140 kg
8,5
Specified number of applications
up to 11
Mass of the parachute system without bag, kg
5,2
Parachute of round shape, area, m2
50
Dimensions of the packed parachute, m:
length
0,415
width
0,24
height
0,19