GLADIUS TM

Your mission. Your configuration.

GLADIUS TM is a single-harness, dual-parachute system for military missions. Its universal MOLLE attachment grid accommodates compatible military pouches and accessories for oxygen, communications, navigation, and other mission equipment. Stainless steel hardware is standard. Deployment options must match the approved system configuration.

BUILT FOR YOUR APPLICATION

Features and configuration

Four deployment options

Options include static line (SL), double-bag static line (DBSL), a hand-deployed BOC pilot chute (HDPC), and an over-the-shoulder ripcord (OTS).

Universal MOLLE attachment grid

MOLLE-compatible sidewall grids accept military pouches and accessories. Detachable oxygen and utility pouches and attachment points at the chest, sides, and legs support mission equipment.

Controls and hardware

The system includes a universal AAD pocket, magnetic riser covers, and adjustable riser tabs. Cobra® and quick-release hardware options are available.

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	Single harness, dual parachute
Main canopy selection	FTM / FTM2, 330 / 360 / 400 ft² (30.66 / 33.45 / 37.16 m²)
Reserve selection	QUICK 350 / 400
Maximum suspended weight	500 lb (227 kg)
Deployment speed	175 knots (324.1 km/h)
Minimum main deployment altitude	4,000 ft (1,220 m)
Minimum reserve deployment altitude	2,500 ft (762 m)
Maximum deployment altitude	35,000 ft (10,668 m)
Harness/container weight	28-31 lb (12.7-14.1 kg)
Cargo attachment points	8
AAD position	Yoke or back of container
Accessory interface	Universal MOLLE-compatible Squadron sidewall grids
Reserve assistance	SAFE / MARD or RSL configuration
Main risers	Type 7 with trim tabs and loops
Harness adjustment	Pulley-style MLW, laterals, chest, leg straps, waist
Materials	Cordura 500D / 1000D / 1080D / 1680D, Squadron, Tegris
Emergency handles	Inboard or outboard, loop, pillow or D-handle
Main deployment options	SL / DBSL / HDPC / OTS
Hardware	Stainless steel

Main canopy deployment options

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

TT and TM share these four deployment options. MMS also offers self-set drogue (SSD) and static-line drogue (SLD).

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