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Definition of Parafoils
1. parafoil [n] - See also: parafoil
Lexicographical Neighbors of Parafoils
Literary usage of Parafoils
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Decadal Survey of Civil Aeronautics: Foundation for the Future by National Research Council (U.S.) (2006)
"... atmospheric conditions and chemistry; development and evaluation of optimum
vehicle shapes and novel configurations; use of parachutes, parafoils, ..."
2. Tactics and Technology for 21st Century Military Superiorityby United States Dept. of Defense by United States Dept. of Defense (1998)
"Unpowered parafoils today can support up to 40000 Ib, but the range is rather
limited (~14 nautical miles) if dropped, for example, from altitudes of 30000 ..."
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