RiggerLee 61 #1 August 29, 2017 I just saw a picture of this. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/29/north-koreas-antique-airplane-could-be-its-most-dangerous-weapon-yet.html Looks like some kind of PDA? What are they jumping? LeeLee lee@velocitysportswear.com www.velocitysportswear.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #2 August 29, 2017 Not sure about the parachute, but I sure feel sorry for some of those paratroopers - landing on steep slopes in deep brush doesn't look like fun! http://imagesvc.timeincapp.com/?q=70&w=1440&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftimedotcom.files.wordpress.com%2F2017%2F08%2Fdhhd523.jpg%3Fquality%3D85 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #3 August 29, 2017 Interesting style of parachute. In that second post's link, once can see that the canopy is effectively 7 round canopies all put together -- six hexagonally around a 7th. I've only seen that once before, in a paragliding reserve that was developed at least a decade back. Since the distance from apex to lower edge is small, making the canopy 'flat', inflation is very quick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
