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Firebird

Contrail

Main Canopy Discontinued

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.

Available Sizes (7)

Size (sqft) Span (ft) Chord (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

Specifications

Geometry
Size Range 75 – 170 sqft
Cells 9
Aspect Ratio N/A
Materials
Fabric ZP
Lines N/A
Performance
Wingloading 1.30 – 1.90
Production
Period N/A — Discontinued

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