Student main canopy
MK1
Equip your training fleet.
MK1 is a rectangular nine-cell main canopy for student training. Its soft openings, forgiving handling, and durable construction suit skydiving schools and training fleets.
BUILT FOR YOUR APPLICATION
Features and configuration
Student handling
The rectangular nine-cell design provides predictable handling as students develop their canopy skills.
Canopy construction
F-111 or hybrid ZP/F-111 fabric options are paired with Vectran lines.
System selection
Select the canopy size and compatible system using the current manufacturer documentation and the training program’s equipment requirements.
THE DETAILS
Technical specifications
Imperial and metric units are shown together. Added conversions are approximate; the original published limits govern. KAS and KEAS retain the airspeed reference specified by the source.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Training main canopy |
| Design | Rectangular 9-cell ram-air |
| Sizes | 170 / 190 / 210 / 250 / 280 ft² (15.79 / 17.65 / 19.51 / 23.23 / 26.01 m²) |
| Canopy fabric | F-111 or hybrid ZP / F-111 |
| Line sets | Vectran (current website) |
| Stabilizers | Standard |
| Recommended wing loading | 0.5-1.2 lb/ft² (2.44-5.86 kg/m²) |
| Application | Student and school operations |
Current size range
| Model | Nominal area ft² / m² |
|---|---|
| MK1 170 | 170 / 15.79 |
| MK1 190 | 190 / 17.65 |
| MK1 210 | 210 / 19.51 |
| MK1 250 | 250 / 23.23 |
| MK1 280 | 280 / 26.01 |
The website source lists Vectran lines. The older military source lists Dacron. Confirm the line material for the approved military MK1 configuration.
LET’S DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS
MK1 — Configuration options
Contact our team to discuss your organization’s needs, equipment options, and approved system compatibility.