The patent relates to a standard hemispherical parachute canopy which can be converted optionally by the parachutist during a deployment from its fully inflated dome-shaped condition to a high lift-over-drag configuration. This enables the parachute to be propelled and maneuvered to a desirable pick up area to avoid capture by the enemy during wartime conditions, and to minimize injury by selecting a more favorable terrain for landing.


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    Title :

    Convertible Canopy-to-Wing Shaped Parachute


    Contributors:
    J. T. Matsuo (author) / L. Utreja (author)

    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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