MAIN CHARACTERISTICS BASIC MODIFICATIONS TEST RESULTS . ... integrated drop tests in order to verify the strength of DM modified shell and equipment attachment points, functional check of new chairs and DM structure, determination of shock impacts onto the crew to verify landing safety; . ... nominal landing with the main parachute system (MPS) - drop #1 took place on December 24, 1998; . ... reduction of shock g-loads values at landing in accordance with decrease of landing speeds. MAIN | ...