INCH-POUND
MIL-DTL-9401C
12 May 2003
SUPERSEDING
MIL-C-9401B
9 January 1968
DETAIL SPECIFICATION
CANOPY, PARACHUTE, RING SLOT, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF
This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of
Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers the general construction requirements of a parachute
canopy which is characterized by concentric rings of cloth separated from each other by slots and
designated as the ring slot parachute canopy.
1.2 Classification. The classification of parachute assemblies are defined as part numbers as
specified in the acquisition requirements (see 6.2).
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are cited in sections 3 and 4 of this
specification. These lists do not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or
those recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been
made to ensure the completeness of these lists, document users are cautioned that they must meet
all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or
not they are listed.
2.2 Government documents.
2.2.1 Specifications and standards. The following specifications and standards form a part of
this document to the extent herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are
those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards
(DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2).
Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data that may
be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Natick Soldier Center ATTN:
AMSSB-RAD-AD(N), Natick, MA 01760-5017, using the Standardization Document
Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.
AMSC N/A
FSC 1670
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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