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Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System -
Rev. A 1/16
A total of 48 Drop tests were conducted at various weights and speeds. For each of the weights and
speeds below four total drops were done, two with the main in the container and two without the
main. Each number represents the average opening time measured from pin pull to slider being
down.
Test Weight
60 KEAS
85 KEAS
140 KEAS
175 KEAS
200 lbs (+2/-20)
5.9
5.7
5.8
5.3
350 lbs (+/- 17)
5.0
5.9
5.1
4.9
500 lbs (+50/-5)
5.5
4.4
3.9
4.2
A total of 26 Live jumps were conducted. There were 6 direct reserve deployments. Two were with
a delay of less than 3 seconds, and four were with a delay of more than 20 seconds. The average
opening time for the direct reserve deployments was 5.1 seconds. Next we conducted cutaway
tests. Eight were from a stable main canopy, four from a forward spinning main canopy, four from
a backwards spinning main canopy, and finally four from a baglocked main canopy. The average
opening times measured from pin pull to slider being down are listed below.
Stable Main
5.9
Forward Spin
5.6
Backward Spin
5.7
Bag Lock
4.7
Appendix C: TSO Drop Test Results
