The Firebird Contrail is part of our growing skydiving gear database. This page will eventually include a detailed description of the canopy's history, design, and flight characteristics.

In the meantime, you'll already find some basic information such as canopy type, sizes, and manufacturer details.

Our goal is to build a complete reference for skydivers, riggers, and instructors covering every main, reserve, and tandem canopy ever made.

If you have additional details, manuals, or first-hand experience with the Contrail, we'd love your input. Please contact us to help expand the database.

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Canopy Sizes

Size (sqft) Span (ft) Chord (min/max ft) Weight (lbs) Pack Vol (cu in)
75 13.94 3.61 / 5.12 3.4 187
95 15.09 3.9 / 5.64 4.2 236
105 16.92 4.75 / 6.75 4.9 275
120 17.88 5.01 / 7.15 5.3 315
135 18.7 5.24 / 7.54 5.9 340
150 20.01 5.57 / 8 6.4 366
170 21.36 5.95 / 8.5 6.9 388
Discontinued

Technical Details

Manufacturer
Firebird
Model
Contrail
Type
Main Canopy
Wingloading
1.30 - 1.90
Size Range
75 - 170 sqft
Build
9 cells
Aspect Ratio
N/A
Fabric
ZP
Line Type
N/A
Production
N/A — Current

Popularity over time

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Data collection in progress

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