Screamingeagles101 Posted March 19, 2017 Share #1 Posted March 19, 2017 Hello, does anyone know what this this is exactly? The seller says it's a WW2 Parachute. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamingeagles101 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted March 19, 2017 I have a chance to buy it, just want to know what the value is and if it is an authentic WW2 parachute. Best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzjgr Posted March 19, 2017 Share #3 Posted March 19, 2017 Judging by the nomenclature it is just the canopy, not a complete parachute assembly...could be a cargo chute, or a drag chute..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny67 Posted March 19, 2017 Share #4 Posted March 19, 2017 It's not a troop chute. Cargo I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamingeagles101 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted March 19, 2017 It's not a troop chute. Cargo I would say. Thoughts on value? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted March 21, 2017 Share #6 Posted March 21, 2017 Should be a diameter stamp on there too somewhere...looks to be a 24 or 28 ft white nylon canopy for the style used by the USAAF/USN seat and back pack chutes...but without the diameter stamp...i cant be sure...others with more knowledge on survival kits will know.. if it is a 24 or 28 foot canopy ...I have sold these for 49.00 to 125.00 with uncut shroud lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamingeagles101 Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted March 21, 2017 Should be a diameter stamp on there too somewhere...looks to be a 24 or 28 ft white nylon canopy for the style used by the USAAF/USN seat and back pack chutes...but without the diameter stamp...i cant be sure...others with more knowledge on survival kits will know.. if it is a 24 or 28 foot canopy ...I have sold these for 49.00 to 125.00 with uncut shroud lines Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWII Parachutist Posted March 21, 2017 Share #8 Posted March 21, 2017 Interestingly, the data panel is missing the drawing number which would pinpoint exactly what you have. However, from the other nomenclature we can confirm this is a 24' diameter nylon canopy. Kayser was a very small company and only produced a small number of parachutes. This canopy was used in nearly every WWII parachute assembly, from seat packs, to back types, to chest types, and even troop T-5 reserves. Postwar, many were also converted to cargo use after their useful human life support time span. As far as value, without lines, demilled, about $100. If it is complete with lines, $130-$160. Joshua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamingeagles101 Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted March 21, 2017 Interestingly, the data panel is missing the drawing number which would pinpoint exactly what you have. However, from the other nomenclature we can confirm this is a 24' diameter nylon canopy. Kayser was a very small company and only produced a small number of parachutes. This canopy was used in nearly every WWII parachute assembly, from seat packs, to back types, to chest types, and even troop T-5 reserves. Postwar, many were also converted to cargo use after their useful human life support time span. As far as value, without lines, demilled, about $100. If it is complete with lines, $130-$160. Joshua Thanks for the help! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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