T-4 Parachute
The T-4 was the first parachute specifically designed for troop use. Developed during the spring of 1940, it was a static line version of the prewar T-3. The T-4 was delivered to Fort Benning in May 1940 and saw extensive use with the original Test Platoon, the early 501st Battalion, as well as in Panama by the 551st PIB as late as 1943.
The T-4 featured the standard AAF type bayonet connection harness and a shallow pack tray mated with the characteristic box-like cover to encapsulate the canopy. The static line was S-coiled under a single rubber retaining band and employed a large, heavy, simple static line snap hook. The cumbersome reserve was loosely slung across the chest via two snap hooks and was permanently attached to the harness via an extra set of risers.
This reproduction T-4 copies the unique details of the early prewar assemblies. The harness, fabricated with the correct Type VIII natural webbing and all original hardware, features bayonet connectors and reserve attachment hooks at chest level. The pack tray employs original early war AC drab brown canvas with contrasting pea green binding. The reserve is built with the unique first pattern configuration and features the early style mini D-rings for attachment. Early war Irving markings complete the ensemble.
Want to add a parachute canopy or foam filler? See the Canopies & Fillers page!
Special Order item: $1375 (Email us place your order)
(Payment plans available - If you're interested, just shoot us a message!)
The T-4 featured the standard AAF type bayonet connection harness and a shallow pack tray mated with the characteristic box-like cover to encapsulate the canopy. The static line was S-coiled under a single rubber retaining band and employed a large, heavy, simple static line snap hook. The cumbersome reserve was loosely slung across the chest via two snap hooks and was permanently attached to the harness via an extra set of risers.
This reproduction T-4 copies the unique details of the early prewar assemblies. The harness, fabricated with the correct Type VIII natural webbing and all original hardware, features bayonet connectors and reserve attachment hooks at chest level. The pack tray employs original early war AC drab brown canvas with contrasting pea green binding. The reserve is built with the unique first pattern configuration and features the early style mini D-rings for attachment. Early war Irving markings complete the ensemble.
Want to add a parachute canopy or foam filler? See the Canopies & Fillers page!
Special Order item: $1375 (Email us place your order)
(Payment plans available - If you're interested, just shoot us a message!)
