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Record 1 2017-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
  • Airborne Forces
CONT

The principal advantage to this type of chute lies in the fast forward glide, quick turning response, and slow rate of sink.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
  • Forces aéroportées
CONT

Ce parachute [...] possède une faible vitesse de descente pour une grande vitesse horizontale [...] de bonnes qualités de freinage et une grande facilité de manœuvre.

Spanish

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