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Performance Designs

PD9

Main Canopy Discontinued

The Performance Designs PD9 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 PD9, we'd love your input. Please contact us to help expand the database.

Available Sizes (11)

Size (sqft) Span (ft) Chord (ft) Weight (lbs) Pack Vol (cu in)
135
150 19.35 7.75
170 20.4 8.33
190 21.79 8.72
210 22.9 9.17
230 23.98 9.59
260 25.5 10.19
280 26.46 10.58
300 27.39 10.95
340 29.15 11.66
400

Specifications

Geometry
Size Range 135 – 400 sqft
Cells 9
Aspect Ratio 2.5:1
Materials
Fabric low porisity fabric
Lines N/A
Performance
Wingloading 0.75 – 1.0
Suitable For
Student
Novice
Intermediate
Experienced
Expert
Production
Period 1984 — 2006

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