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Why choose a high quality cargo chute manufacturer?

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What is a cargo parachute called?

A parachute designed and rigged for dropping equipment and supplies from an aircraft.

What is the difference between the G-13 and G-14 cargo chutes?

Many of the cargo parachute assemblies developed in the late 1940s and early 1950s remain the mainstay of airdrop and recovery operations. Minor modifications fine tuned their efficiency, but their elegant design withstands the test of time. Only one model, the 34 ft. diameter G-14 developed in the mid-1960s, has replaced the 24 ft. diameter G-13.

Why is it important to find a cargo chute manufacturer?

This is why it is important to find a cargo chute manufacturer that has experience, knowledge, and a expert level of craftsmanship.

How much weight can a cargo parachute carry?

Cargo parachutes, which can carry anywhere between 100 and 42,000 pounds, are made with the most advanced cargo delivery technology. Many of the cargo parachute assemblies developed in the late 1940s and early 1950s remain the mainstay of airdrop and recovery operations.

What is a smart chute?

The Butler SMARTChute™ System is designed to provide you with an affordable, easy to use, airdrop system for delivery of general cargo, tactical supplies, disaster relief, and rescue equipment. The SMARTChute is available for bulk cargo or liquid cargo using rugged polyethylene barrels– ranging from 14 gallons to 95 gallons. The SMARTChute™ System components are designed to be interchangeable, easily assembled and installed with minimal skill in parachute rigging and aerial delivery. To further reduce the logistics burden and the skill level required in the field, pre-packed assemblies (canopy, bag, container, riser, static line) are available. The pre-packed assemblies come ready to use out of the box. If needed, training in basic airdrop procedures is available from Butler Parachute Systems.

What is Butler Parachute?

In addition to custom cargo parachutes, we offer an off-the-shelf cargo system designed to deliver equipment packages of a variety of weights. The Small-unit Modular Aerial Re-supply Technology (SMARTChute) system comes pre-packed assemblies are available that include the canopy, bag, container, riser, and static line. These systems come ready to hook the static line to the airplane and riser to the payload.

Repurposing Ideas

With a little imagination and ingenuity, there are endless ways you can repurpose these used parachutes. Here are just a few ideas:

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