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Built-in parachutes for commercial airplanes

by astronut Mar 13, 2023 3 Comments 3 Links

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Large parachutes, like the ones used in space shuttles, to help land commercial planes safely in case of engine failure or loss of control.

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Why Are You Reading My Name on March 13, 2023 at 2:11 pm
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Idea: Built-in parachutes for commercial airplanes
Link: https://edition.cnn.com/travel...
Here’s a similar concept – a detachable passenger cabin for airliners, which could be landed with parachutes in an emergency.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/detachable-cabin-futuristic-plane/index.html

Could this detachable plane cabin really save lives? | CNN
Link: https://edition.cnn.com/

Does the idea of a detachable cabin on an aircraft put your mind at ease? One inventor has designed just that. But will the concept take off?

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MeterMan on March 13, 2023 at 1:27 pm
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Idea: Built-in parachutes for commercial airplanes
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Commercial airliners can weigh more than 400 tonnes. Therefore, you would need too many parachutes to land the plane safely, which is impractical.

10 Biggest Passenger Planes in the World
Link: https://www.youtube.com/

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Matt Leake on March 13, 2023 at 11:47 am
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Idea: Built-in parachutes for commercial airplanes
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Some planes have a parachute system that can be deployed for a safe landing. However, the technology is currently only available for light aircrafts.

Powerless plane makes parachute landing
Link: https://www.youtube.com/

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