Supersonic parachute capable of lowering delicate research instrument from rockets shot into upper atmosphere, developed by General Electric Co; device resembles large 20 to 30-lb load of instruments, with speed of fall reduced to 27 mph as it reaches ground; future possible applications include escape from supersonic airplanes, dropping food, medicines, etc, from airplanes.
Rotochute for supersonic missiles
Am Helicopter
American Helicopter ; 13 , n 3
1949
Article (Journal)
English
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