MIL-STD-858, MILITARY STANDARD: TESTING STANDARD FOR PERSONNEL PARACHUTES (26-JUN-1969) [SUPERSEDING MIL-P-6031] [NO S/S DOCUMENT]

MIL-STD-858, MILITARY STANDARD: TESTING STANDARD FOR PERSONNEL PARACHUTES (26-JUN-1969) [SUPERSEDING MIL-P-6031] [NO S/S DOCUMENT]., This standard establishes test methods and procedures for the developmental and qualification testing of experimental man-carrying parachute assemblies and components thereof, and outlines the general categories of personnel parachutes. The test methods and procedures contained herein are intended to specify suitable static and dynamic test conditions, to provide a wide range of data applicable to actual service conditions, and to obtain repeatability of the test results. It is not intended that this document contain detailed acceptance criteria for all test methods but that it provide the necessary performance standard relative to the escape requirements established for various weapons systems.