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ribbon parachute
Definição1
A parachute whose canopy is formed from rings of ribbon. Such a parachute has less opening shock than a solid-canopy parachute because of its higher porosity. Ribbon parachutes are also more stable and normally are used as drogue chutes.
Fonte1
KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Subárea
Parachuting
Français
parachute à rubans