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SEQUENCE 2 ParaPhernalia/FFE 24' Conical. 130 KIAS @ 220 lb. Normal opening sequence (side view). Same test as sequence #1. Return to Design & Development Document ...

The Butler LoPo Canopies Typical opening sequence of the Butler 450 LoPo - 180 knots @ 345 lb. Measured opening load was 3953 lb. or 11.46 g's. ...

SEQUENCE 9 Butler Parachute Systems HX-500. 180 KIAS @ 528 lb. On-board camera showing close-up of inflation process. Notice the symmetry of the opening and the smooth progression of the opening. Return to Design & Development Document ...

SEQUENCE 3 ParaPhernalia/FFE 24' Conical. 180 KIAS @ 300 lb. Catastrophic failure (axis view). Same as sequence #4. ...