Need to know more information - is it a parachute packed for a paratrooper, a pilot's survival chute, a cargo chute, an emergency seat chute, or ???? But basic answer is - a pilot's chute or a paratrooper's chute would definitely be worth plenty! Cargo chutes are generally of much less collector interest.
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The abbreviation for parachute is "PCHT."
Parachutes work by creating drag as they open and catch air, which slows down the descent of an object or person. The parachute's canopy is designed to create aerodynamic lift and decrease the terminal velocity of the falling object, ultimately allowing for a softer and safer landing.
parachute is opened to provide air which manages the slow chute
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* The downward facing area of the chute * The density of the air * The mass being lowered by the chute * The integrity of the chute * The motion of the air around the chute
A parachute typically consists of a canopy (the fabric that catches the air), suspension lines (connecting the canopy to the harness), a harness (where the person or cargo is attached), and sometimes a deployment system (to release the parachute).
Some words that commonly come before "chute" are "water," "escape," "parachute," and "trash."
From the French. Para from Parasol, and Chute=fall
It is called a drogue chute and it stabilizes the jumper and pulls the main parachute out of the container or pack.