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SET-10 Military Airborne Canopy

Description
The SET-10 is a steerable, 35-foot diameter parabolic shaped canopy, with anti-inversion netting. It's 30 gores are block constructed using non-porus, high UV resistant, ripstop nylon. Very little air passes through the material, resulting in slower-than-normal rate of descent and consequently softer landings, especially welcomed at higher field elevations or with heavy payloads.

Steering
The steering modification is a 7-TU configuration optimizing forward speed and turning ability. The two largest steering vents are covered with netting eliminating inversions. The maneuvering vents are controlled by steering lines running to toggles at the risers.

Performance
The SET-10 is unique in it's performance. Similar to the MC-1-1B in size and gore shape, and similar to the MC-1-1C in that it has non-porous material. The SET-10 non-porous, UV resistant canopy cloth results in forward speed and turn rates comparable to the MC-1-1B while the rate of descent is significantly reduced. This fact alone reduces landing injuries, thus improving overall mission effectiveness.

Compatibility
Compared to the MC-1C and similar canopies, the block-constructed gores (cross-seams are 90 degrees to the centerline of the gore) and sewn-down radial reinforcing tapes of the SET-10 significantly reduce the weight and volume of the canopy while retaining component interchangeability allowing the same T-10 deployment bag and main container to be used.

Maintenance
The unique block construction feature of the SET-10 reduces the maintenance requirements. Labor and materials for both patching and panel replacement are reduced because of this block construction, while other maintenance operations remain the same. 

Assembly and Packing
The assembly and packing of the SET-10 is performed without any changes from the MC-1-1B or the MC-1-1C, indeed, packing is achieved in less time than either the MC-1-1B or the MC-1-1C canopies.

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