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Performance Designs

PD7

Main Canopy Discontinued

The Performance Designs PD7 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 PD7, we'd love your input. Please contact us to help expand the database.

Available Sizes (8)

Size (sqft) Span (ft) Chord (ft) Weight (lbs) Pack Vol (cu in)
143 17.33 8.25
160 18.33 8.73
176 19.22 9.15
193 20.13 9.59
218 21.4 10.19
235 22.2 10.6
253 23.05 10.6
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Specifications

Geometry
Size Range 143 – 281 sqft
Cells 7
Aspect Ratio 2.1:1
Materials
Fabric low porisity fabric
Lines N/A
Performance
Wingloading 0.65 – 1.0
Suitable For
Student
Novice
Intermediate
Experienced
Expert
Production
Period 1985 — 2006

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