Packing Technique for Neatly Open the B-52 Bomber's Massive Drogue Parachute

A 43.5 foot (13.3 m) diameter, 90 foot (27 m) long, 200 pound (90 kg) drogue parachute (drag chute) that deploys when a U.S. Air Force bomber B-52 Stratofortress lands. When a drag chute is deployed upon landing, two parachutes are used. A smaller pilot chute is used to pull the bigger main chute out of its container. After use parachutes should be dried to avoid mold and other problems caused by water. Drying time is 12 hours for air bases with parachute drying towers and 48 hours for those without. Click here to Subscribe USA Military Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... Film Credits: U.S. Air Force video The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.