# Airborne Army Upgrades The T-11 Parachute Gives U.S. Army a Much-Needed Update By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-10-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t-11-parachute References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/10/after-50-years.php) & [defenseindustrydaily](http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/This-is-Not-Your-Fathers-Parachute-US-Army-Replaces-1950s-Vintage-Chute-05853/#more-5853) The new T-11 parachute is replacing the T-10 parachute. That may not mean a lot to a civilian, but to a military man this is big news. The T-10 parachute has been used by paratroopers in the U.S. Army since the 1950s. The T-11 parachute features several improvements such as an upgraded harness, 28 percent larger canopy and a redesigned reserve parachute system. The T-11 is capable of carrying a paratrooper with a total weight of 400 pounds to the ground safely. Check out more on the links below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upgraded Military Parachutes:** The development of improved parachute technologies can create opportunities for companies to partner with military organizations for product development and manufacturing. - **Modernized Safety Equipment:** There is a growing need for advanced safety equipment across multiple industries, providing opportunities for companies to create and innovate new safety technologies. - **Heavy-duty Equipment Design:** The demand for increasingly engineered products that can safely carry heavier and more specialized equipment can provide opportunities for companies capable of innovating with advanced materials and design techniques. ### Who This Affects Most - **Military and Defense:** The development of improved parachute systems and other safety technologies can help to modernize the military, providing opportunities for aerospace, materials science and engineering, and defense technology companies. - **Emergency Services:** The need for improved safety equipment extends beyond military applications, creating opportunities for companies to develop safety technologies for search and rescue, healthcare management, and other emergency services applications. - **Manufacturing:** Businesses capable of designing and producing heavy-duty equipment for military, industrial, and other applications can take advantage of the growing demand for innovative and adaptable products and technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom-Milled Canvas Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-thousand-tactical-utility-pant.md) - [Parachute Delivery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kirigami-parachute.md) - [Updated Military Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l2b-flight-jacket.md) - [Tactical Canine Armors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-unit.md) - [Military-Grade Tactical Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xa-forces-jungle.md) - [Parachute-Resembling Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paraciphers.md) - [Tactical Technology Protection Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tad-transport-sleeve.md) - [Load-Relieving Armored Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-exoskeleton.md) - [Under-Arm Rescue Floatation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ua80-evolution-vest.md)