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Advanced Tactical Parachute System — The Advanced Tactical Parachute System (ATPS) is a replacement parachute system for the United States Army s T 10 system.The goal of the ATPS is to provide a modern parachute and reserve chute to reduce the rate of descent thus reducing landing… … Wikipedia
ribbon parachute — A parachute whose canopy is formed from rings of ribbon. Such a parachute has less opening shock than a solid canopy parachute because of its higher porosity. Ribbon parachutes are also more stable and normally are used as drogue chutes … Aviation dictionary
Paratrooper — Paratroopers are soldiers trained in parachuting and generally operate as part of an airborne force. Paratroopers are used for tactical advantage as they can be inserted into the battlefield from the air, thereby allowing them to be positioned in … Wikipedia
Static line — A static line is a fixed cord attached to a large, stable object. It is used for safety in construction and for low jumps and training in parachuting.Use in parachutingStatic lines are used in order to make sure that a parachute is deployed… … Wikipedia
paragliding — par·a·glid·ing (părʹə glī dĭng) n. The sport or activity of flying by means of a paraglider. [parafoil + gliding, gerund of glide.] * * * ▪ sport sport of flying parachutes (parachute) with design modifications that enhance their gliding… … Universalium
Slider (parachuting) — A slider is a small rectangular piece of fabric with a grommet near each corner used to control the deployment of a ram air parachute. A ram air parachute has an inherent tendency to open very rapidly. At high velocities, the opening shock from… … Wikipedia
Fulton surface-to-air recovery system — The Fulton surface to air recovery system (STARS) is a system used by the United States Air Force and United States Navy for retrieving persons on the ground from a MC 130E Combat Talon I aircraft. It involves using an overall type harness and a… … Wikipedia
List of Marvel Family enemies — Through his adventures, Fawcett Comics/DC Comics superhero Captain Marvel and his Marvel Family gained a host of enemies, including the following: Contents 1 Acrobat 2 Adolf Hitler 3 Amoeba Family … Wikipedia
List of spaceflight-related accidents and incidents — Death in space redirects here. For death in specifically outer space conditions, see Space exposure. Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrates 73 seconds after launch, due to hot gases escaping the SRBs leading to structural failure of the external… … Wikipedia
United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance — Not to be confused with Marine Division Reconnaissance. Main article: United States Marine Air Ground Task Force Reconnaissance Marine Force Reconnaissance The insignia of Force Recon … Wikipedia
