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.


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    Title :

    Rotochute for supersonic missiles


    Additional title:

    Am Helicopter


    Contributors:
    Coleman, F. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1949


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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