9-cell reserve canopy
QUICK
Confidence in reserve.
QUICK is a nine-cell ram-air reserve for tandem and military parachuting. Its low-aspect-ratio design is intended to provide consistent, on-heading openings, predictable flight, and a powerful flare.
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Features and configuration
Nine-cell reserve
The low-aspect-ratio design provides predictable handling and control.
Canopy construction
QUICK uses F-111-type nylon and chordwise I-beam construction.
Suspension lines
EDELRID Dyneema suspension lines use a direct-line configuration. The reserve and container must meet the current approved compatibility specification.
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 | Square ram-air reserve |
| Cells | 9 |
| Available sizes | 350 / 400 ft² (32.52 / 37.16 m²) |
| Construction | Chordwise I-beam |
| Canopy fabric | F-111-type nylon |
| Suspension lines | EDELRID Dyneema |
| Line configuration | Direct lines |
| Connector options in source | #6 stainless steel Rapid Links / L-bars |
| Manufacturing reference | FAA TSO-C23d |
| Maximum deployment speed | 175 KEAS (324.1 km/h) |
| Manufacturer | Firebird USA LLC |
Size and loading data
| Specification | QUICK 350 | QUICK 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal area ft² | 350 | 400 |
| Maximum exit weight lb | 475 | 500 |
| Maximum exit weight kg | 215.5 | 226.8 |
| Loading at maximum weight, lb/ft² | 1.357 | 1.250 |
| Loading at maximum weight, kg/m² | 6.625 | 6.103 |
Dimensional reference and estimate
| Specification | QUICK 350 | QUICK 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Basis | Scaled estimate | Legacy manufacturer data |
| Span ft | 28.72 | 30.70 |
| Chord ft | 12.19 | 13.03 |
| Span mm | 8,753 | 9,357 |
| Chord mm | 3,715 | 3,972 |
| Aspect ratio, derived | 2.356 | 2.356 |
QUICK 400 uses legacy Firebird dimensions. QUICK 350 uses calculated estimates. Verify both against current production drawings.
QUICK 400 dimensions come from Firebird handbook 01/EHTD400, revision 2 (2006), page 5. QUICK 350 dimensions are estimates based on square-root area scaling. Verify both against current production drawings.
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QUICK — Configuration options
Contact our team to discuss your organization’s needs, equipment options, and approved system compatibility.