GLADIUS MMS

Expand your deployment options.

GLADIUS MMS is a dual-harness, dual-parachute system for tandem and multimission use. An adjustable harness and modular attachments support mission equipment. Deployment options include drogue-with-disc and hand-deployed configurations.

BUILT FOR YOUR APPLICATION

Features and configuration

Six deployment options

MMS adds self-set drogue (SSD) and static-line drogue (SLD) to the four options shared with TT and TM: SL, DBSL, HDPC, and OTS.

Mission equipment

Squadron sidewall grids, detachable oxygen and utility pouches, and up to eight attachment points carry mission equipment.

Adjustable harness

The harness adjusts at the pulley-style main lift web, laterals, chest, leg straps, and waist. Harness, handles, and canopies must match the complete system.

Stainless steel hardware

Stainless steel hardware is used across the GLADIUS TT, TM, and MMS systems.

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
System	Dual harness, dual parachute
Source approval reference	FAA TSO-C23d
Maximum suspended weight	500 lb (227 kg)
Maximum deployment speed	175 knots (324.1 km/h)
Minimum main deployment altitude	2,000-3,000 ft (610-915 m)
Minimum reserve deployment altitude	1,500-2,000 ft (457-610 m)
Maximum deployment altitude	35,000 ft (10,668 m)
Harness/container weight	22-28 lb (10-13 kg)
Main canopy options	FTM / FTM2, 330 / 360 / 400 ft² (30.66 / 33.45 / 37.16 m²)
Reserve canopy options	QUICK 350 / 400
Harness webbing	PIA-W-4088, 6,000 lbf (26.69 kN) tensile strength
Cargo attachment points	Up to 8
Main risers	3-ring, Type 7, trim tabs, hard housings and RSL point
AAD position	Yoke or back of container
Harness adjustment	Pulley-style MLW, laterals, chest, legs and waist
Materials	Cordura 500D / 1000D / 1080D / 1680D, Squadron, Tegris
Emergency handles	Inboard or outboard, loop, pillow or D-handle
Hardware	Stainless steel

Main canopy deployment options

Method	Description
SSD	Self-set drogue
SLD	Static-line drogue
SL	Static line
DBSL	Double-bag static line
HDPC	Hand-deployed BOC pilot chute
OTS	Over-the-shoulder ripcord

The complete system must stay within the limits of its canopies and other components. QUICK 350 is rated to 475 lb (215.5 kg). QUICK 400 is rated to 500 lb (226.8 kg).

A CLOSER LOOK