US Special Ops look for parachute to deploy above 25,000ft for standoff missions

2020-01-07T17:59:00

A jumper rigged in the RA1 Double Bag Static Line System exits the C-27J aircraft. US Army credit

Source: US Army

The US Army Airborne and Special Operations communities are looking for improvements to the RA-1 Advanced Ram Air Parachute System which would allow paratroopers to drop from aircraft higher than the current 25,000ft limit.

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