Parachute (Parashyut),

Brief historical remarks concerning parachute development in the Soviet Union are followed by a functional description of the basic components of standard personnel parachutes. Devices and methods employed to open parachutes, including manual and automatic methods are discussed and illustrated. Specific attention is devoted to a device which is pressure-controlled, with automatic timing for canopy deployment. The application and role of the parachute in areas other than aviation are discussed briefly. Author