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What did they use to make parachutes out of up until World War 2 and what are they made out of now?
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How was nylon used to advantage in World War 2?
Nylon was used to make materials in the war such as parachutes and ropes.
What make a good parachuit?
Parachutes are most commonly made from nylon, however they have, in the past, been made from silk and hemp.
What properties of silk that make them suitable material for parachutes?
silk is no longer used for making parachutes. It was a good material before nylon came along, but no parachutes are made from silk anymore. Not for decades. <><><><> When it WAS used, it was because it was very light, extremely strong, was not bulky, and could be woven in a very tight weave.
How do you make your own parachute?
As a kid we use to make parachute out of handkerchiefs. Just tie a string to the four corners of the handkerchief, tangle a action-figure in the string and throw him high. It works quite well.
Where did women take their stockings during World War 2 to donate for soldiers?
I don't know but the Americans used them to make parachutes.
What is a sentence for the word rationed?
All the food has been rationed.Nylon was rationed in World War 2 because it was needed to make parachutes with.
What is the best material to make frames for parachutes?
nylon threads
Anti aircraft parachutes used on ships piano wire with parachutes on each end of the wire.?
This does not ask a question or make a statement that is easy to understand.
How do the military make square parachutes?
The T10 and T10 Modified chutes are not square. What you're referring to is the airfoils used by freefall and HALO parachutists. Those are not made by the military - they're sourced from civilian companies who manufacture parachutes for civil parachutists. What the specific specs are for the military contract airfoils.. that information isn't made available to the public.
During the Great Depression when did military use polyester in parachutes?
In 1941 right when pearl harbor happended. They used the material nylon to make these parachutes during the great depression also.
How do they make real parachutes?
the parachute is made from long-lasting strong string series of cord and straps but the actual parachute (top part) is made from Teflon or something similar item used in bullet proof vest
Do heavier materials make parachutes go slower?
It all depends on the air resistance...
