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Several possible answers to this question so I'll sum it up to 2 base answers.
1. some designs have been made simply to improve on the older designs and make them safer/easier to use.
2. some modern designs are better suited for different purposes. A skydiver for instance don't use the same parachute as a base jumper.
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What is the reason for different designs on parachutes?
Different parachutes are used to meet different needs. This one is highly steerable, this one can support more weight, this one can stand up to the higher opening shock of a delayed opening jump, etc. And some parachutes, like the one above, have very specialized uses- stopping an airplane or a race car.
What is the reason for different designs on a parachute?
Different parachutes are used to meet different needs. This one is highly steerable, this one can support more weight, this one can stand up to the higher opening shock of a delayed opening jump, etc. And some parachutes, like the one above, have very specialized uses- stopping an airplane or a race car.
What is the parachutes purpose?
The reason parachutes were designed was so that people could fall at any height and not get hurt at all.
Did the bomb have a parachute?
no
What causes the parachutes to fall at different speeds?
people on steds
What different shapes of parachutes are there?
The types of parachutes may vary from time to time.Still,I have tried my best to get the detail. Types of parachutes:1.Parasol type. 2.Conical Parachute. 3.Pyramid parachute. 4.Pack style parachute. 5.Round parachutes. There are still others but they are not common.
Do airforce people carry swords?
No, for the same reason that the crew of a nuclear submarine doesn't wear parachutes.
Why do parachutes float slowly to earth?
Air resistance is the main reason that a parachutes slowly float to earth. the weightattached to the parachute keep it suspended in the correct shape to be effective. this is a very simplistic explanation and as can be seen from the many shapes and styles of modern parachutes there are other factors involved that can be used to modify the performance of a chute.
How do you say parachutes in french?
Its still parachutes.
When was Parachute Jump created?
While there had previously been designs of parachutes and failed attempts to use them, the first functional parachute was invented and demonstrated by Sebastian Lenormand in 1783.
How big are parachutes?
Parachutes come in varying sizes.
What are fuselage designs?
Fuselage is the body of an aeroplane, designs are different styles.
