Sport main canopy
MK3
Your first canopy. Your first choice.
MK3 is a nine-cell sport main canopy for pilots developing their canopy skills. It combines soft, on-heading openings with responsive handling and a powerful flare.
BUILT FOR YOUR APPLICATION
Features and configuration
Canopy handling
Precise toggle response combines with a smooth, responsive dive.
Canopy construction
MK3 uses Domenico zero-porosity fabric, inflatable stabilizers, and Vectran lines.
System selection
Choose the canopy size and system configuration with appropriate instruction and the current manufacturer documentation.
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 | Progression main canopy |
| Design | 9-cell ram-air |
| Sizes | 90 / 105 / 120 / 135 / 150 ft² (8.36 / 9.75 / 11.15 / 12.54 / 13.94 m²)* |
| Canopy fabric | Domenico zero-porosity nylon |
| Line sets | Vectran |
| Stabilizers | Inflatable |
| Recommended wing loading | 1.5-2.0 lb/ft² (7.32-9.76 kg/m²) |
| Flight characteristics | Responsive handling and powerful flare |
Current website size range
| Model | Nominal area ft² / m² |
|---|---|
| MK3 90 | 90 / 8.36 |
| MK3 105 | 105 / 9.75 |
| MK3 120 | 120 / 11.15 |
| MK3 135 | 135 / 12.54 |
| MK3 150 | 150 / 13.94 |
The listed sizes come from the Firebird website source. A separate military size range remains unverified.
LET’S DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS
MK3 — Configuration options
Contact our team to discuss your organization’s needs, equipment options, and approved system compatibility.