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A '''parachute''' is a system of an air-capturing canopy attached to a body or other object for the purpose of safe egress from an aircraft at high altitudes. It is used for for emergency escape from aircraft in distress, [[air assault]] by [[paratroop]]s, and the sport of skydiving. | A '''parachute''' is a system of an air-capturing canopy attached to a body or other object for the purpose of safe egress from an aircraft at high altitudes. It is used for for emergency escape from aircraft in distress, [[air assault]] by [[paratroop]]s, and the sport of skydiving. | ||
Revision as of 13:50, 1 February 2009
A parachute is a system of an air-capturing canopy attached to a body or other object for the purpose of safe egress from an aircraft at high altitudes. It is used for for emergency escape from aircraft in distress, air assault by paratroops, and the sport of skydiving.