Usually means: Parachute used to reduce speed.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (drag parachute)

▸ noun:  (aeronautics, motor racing) A parachute deployed behind an aircraft, space shuttle, or motor vehicle as a braking device.

Similar:
drag chute, drogue, parachutism, parajump, paramotor, airlanding, paragliding, emergency brake, transbrake, ejector, more...

Opposite:
lift, propulsion, acceleration

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Similar:
drag chute, drogue, parachutism, parajump, paramotor, airlanding, paragliding, emergency brake, transbrake, ejector, more...

Opposite:
lift, propulsion, acceleration



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