Parachutes

[Foxster]

The stats for a Mk16, a Mk2-R and a Mk16-XL are the same. The significant number being, I assume, that they all have a fully-deployed drag of 500. The only difference being size and mass.

Is that right? Seems the Mk16-XL should slow you more cos of it being so much bigger. No?

[KerikBalm]

correct, the mk 16 xl is basically equivalent to 2x radial parachutes

[Foxster]

correct, the mk 16 xl is basically equivalent to 2x radial parachutes

Umm, are the stats and the Wiki then incorrect? Is there something else to be taken into account other than the fully deployed drag number?

[DeMatt]

Umm, are the stats and the Wiki then incorrect? Is there something else to be taken into account other than the fully deployed drag number?

The force of drag (in stock aerodynamics) from a part is the mass of the part multiplied by its drag rating. So, yes, the 0.3 tonnes of one Mk16-XL does provide twice as much drag force as the 0.15 tonnes of one Mk2-R.

[Foxster]

The force of drag (in stock aerodynamics) from a part is the mass of the part multiplied by its drag rating. So, yes, the 0.3 tonnes of one Mk16-XL does provide twice as much drag force as the 0.15 tonnes of one Mk2-R.

Ah, right, got it.