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Old 08-09-2010, 11:50 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Bicycle Bob View Post
Euromodder - the "parachute drag" you worry about is just a small inlet in a natural high-pressure zone.
What this set up reminded me off, is the ballute - Goodyear's balloon parachute - just reversed.



Also used on Mk 82 free-fall bombs - especially to slow them down.

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