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Katana

Main Canopy In Production From $3,250

The Performance Designs Katana 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.

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Available Sizes (9)

Size (sqft) Span (ft) Chord (ft) Weight (lbs) Pack Vol (cu in)
83 15.08 4.04 / 5.94
89 15.62 4.19 / 6.15
97 16.3 4.37 / 6.42 234
107 17.12 4.59 / 6.74 273
120 18.13 4.86 / 7.14 312
135 19.23 5.15 / 7.57 338
150 20.27 5.43 / 7.98 364
170 21.58 5.78 / 8.5 385
190 22.56 6.31 / 9.03 475

Specifications

Geometry
Size Range 83 – 190 sqft
Cells 9
Aspect Ratio 2.74:1
Materials
Fabric ZP
Lines HMA 500 HMA 700
Performance
Wingloading N/A
Suitable For
Student
Novice
Intermediate
Experienced
Expert
Production
Period 2004 — Current
MSRP $3,250 USD
Keywords
elliptical

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