0002 00  TM 10-1670-287-23&P  EQUIPMENT DATA Refer to Table 1 for performance data for the main and reserve parachute assemblies.  The following subparagraphs summarize the safety, care, and handling requirements for the parachute  assembly.  Safety. It is imperative that you observe all safety precautions specified on the warning page in the front  of this manual. You must also observe specific warnings and cautions specified throughout this manual. The warnings are provided to tell you how to protect yourself from death or serious injury.  Care and Handling. Observe the following precautions:  SAFETY, CARE, AND HANDLING  Performance/Description Characteristics Lift/Drag Ratio, L/D  3 to 1  Span 28.5-ft Chord 13-ft Area  370 sq ft  Maximum Suspended Weight  360-lbs  Forward Speed Range  10 to 25 mph  Rate of Descent  Variable Full Flight to Fully Flared Landing  Full Flight  14 to 16 fps  50% Brakes  6 to 10 fps  100% Brakes  2 to 6 fps  Fully Flared Landing Touchdown  0 to 4 fps (if executed properly)  Deployment Altitude Range  2000-ft AGL to 25,000-ft MSL  Deployment Velocity Range  0 to 150 KIAS  Table 1. Main and Reserve Parachute Characteristics  1.  Use care in handling packed parachutes as metal parts could cause personal injury.  2.  Remove all jewelry when packing or performing maintenance on the parachute. Damage to the  canopy materials could result from watches, rings, bracelets etc.  3.  Avoid grabbing the ripcord grip or grip-retaining pocket when handling a parachute.  4.  Use every effort to protect the parachute from the weather elements, dust, dirt, oil, grease, and acids 0002 00-14  Change 1 