Used for military troop parachutes like the T-10, Type 2 parachute cord is the little brother to the more common Type 3 cord often called 550. 5col Survival Supply Type 2 nylon parachute cord has five core strands, including the load-bearing marker strand. Additionally, it has a black marker yarn braided into the outer sleeve that helps visually differentiate it from Type 3 or Type 4. Our Type 2 paracord is also an excellent all-around utility cord.
Features:
- Minimum break strength: 400 lbs.
- Material: 100% Nylon
- Filler: 5 3-ply Core Strands
- Approx. Diameter: 1/8 in.
- Elongation (percent), minimum: 30%
- Length per pound of cord: 256 ft.
- Conforms to MIL-C-5040h and PIA-C-5040 specifications (certificate of conformance available upon request)
- Manufactured in the United States; Berry Amendment Compliant