This is a final report on aircraft drops of Mine, Mk. 45, to determine the maximum launching velocity and the operating characteristics of the parachute packs, XE-29A. It is concluded that the three units tested successfully withstood the opening shock when launched from external suspension at indicated airspeeds up to 400 knots.
Aircraft Drops of Mine, Mk. 45, for Evaluation of Hypocycloidal Parachute XE-29A
1950
10 pages
Report
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English