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Ballistic Mach II Drogue Parachutes

Ballistic Mach II Drogue Parachutes

$55.50 USD
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Rocketman High-Speed Drogue Parachutes

  • Ultra-Rugged Construction: Made from bulletproof nylon, these drogue parachutes are engineered to withstand extreme forces, and have been successfully deployed at speeds up to 1,000 mph without a single stitch failure.

  • Proven Performance: In 2014, these parachutes safely recovered our space shot traveling at the speed of sound, 73 miles above Earth, demonstrating unmatched reliability for high-altitude and high-velocity missions.

  • Durable Reinforcement: Tubular nylon reinforcement runs along the entire canopy perimeter to prevent tears under extreme deployment stresses.

  • Heavy-Duty Lines: Equipped with ½″ tubular nylon shroud lines, each rated at 2,500 lbs breaking strength (10,000 lbs total), providing unmatched tensile capability for the largest rockets and heaviest payloads.

  • Attachment Points: Includes a top loop compatible with flame shields or deployment bags for seamless integration into complex recovery systems.

  • Drag Coefficient: Optimized with a Cd of 0.97, providing controlled descent for high-speed recovery.

  • Sizes & Flexibility: Available in 13 different sizes, accommodating a wide range of rockets and payloads. Optional line upgrades are available upon request.

  • Warranty & Value: Comes with a two-year guarantee, offering the most rugged drogue parachutes on the market at an affordable price.

Rocketman High-Speed Drogue Parachutes combine extreme durability, tested high-speed performance, and professional-grade engineering, making them ideal for space shots, high-power rockets, and any mission requiring reliable supersonic recovery.

1ft. Ballistic Mach ll Parachute
Weight of parachute: 3.3oz
Packing Volume: 3.0”D x 4.0L”= 28.27”^3
Descent rate:
15ft/sec: .10lbs
17ft/sec: .20lbs
20ft/sec: .40lbs
25ft/sec: .50lbs

Length of Lines: 1ft Long

Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated

Material of Parachute: 1680 Denier Bulletproof Nylon - 12.0 oz/yd² - Working Temp: -20°F to 410°F

Surface Area of Parachute: 1.25 Sq Ft

2ft. Ballistic Mach ll Parachute
Weight of parachute: 6oz 
Packing Volume: 4.0”Dx5.0L”=62.83”^3
Descent Rate:
15ft/sec: .70lbs
17ft/sec: .90lbs
20ft/sec: 1.13lbs
25ft/sec: 1.5lbs

Length of Lines: 2ft Long

Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated

Material of Parachute: 1680 Denier Bulletproof Nylon - 12.0 oz/yd² - Working Temp: -20°F to 410°F

Surface Area of Parachute: 2.57 Sq Ft

3ft. Ballistic Mach ll Parachute
Weight of parachute: 11.3oz 
Packing Volume: 4.0”Dx7.0L”=87.96”^3
Descent Rate:
15ft/sec: 1.7lbs
17ft/sec: 2.1lbs
20ft/sec: 2.8lbs
25ft/sec: 4.4lbs

Length of Lines: 3ft Long

Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated

Material of Parachute: 1680 Denier Bulletproof Nylon - 12.0 oz/yd² - Working Temp: -20°F to 410°F

Surface Area of Parachute: 5.78 Sq Ft

4ft. Ballistic Mach ll Parachute
Weight of parachute: 18oz
Packing Volume: 4.0”D x 8.5L”= 106.81”^3
Descent Rate:
15ft/sec: 3.0
17ft/sec: 3.7lbs
20ft/sec: 5.0lbs
25ft/sec: 7.6lbs

Length of Lines: 4ft Long

Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated

Material of Parachute: 1680 Denier Bulletproof Nylon - 12.0 oz/yd² - Working Temp: -20°F to 410°F

Surface Area of Parachute: 10.28 Sq Ft

5ft. Ballistic Mach ll Parachute
Weight of parachute: 23.6
Packing Volume: 4.0”D x13.0L”= 163.36”^3
Descent Rate:
15ft/sec: 4.7lbs
17ft/sec: 5.7lbs
20ft/sec: 8.0lbs
25ft/sec: 12lbs

Length of Lines: 5ft Long

Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated

Material of Parachute: 1680 Denier Bulletproof Nylon - 12.0 oz/yd² - Working Temp: -20°F to 410°F

Surface Area of Parachute: 15.46 Sq Ft

6ft. Ballistic Mach ll Parachute
Weight of parachute: 31.6oz
Packing Volume: 4.0”D x17.0L”= 213.63”^3
Descent Rate:
15ft/sec: 6.5lbs
17ft/sec: 8.0lbs
20ft/sec: 11.5lbs
25ft/sec: 17.0lbs

Length of Lines: 6ft Long

Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated

Material of Parachute: 1680 Denier Bulletproof Nylon - 12.0 oz/yd² - Working Temp: -20°F to 410°F

Surface Area of Parachute: 19.40 Sq Ft

7ft. Ballistic Mach ll Parachute
Weight of parachute: 40oz
Packing Volume: 6.0”D x13.0L”= 367.57”^3
Descent Rate:
15ft/sec: 9.0lbs
17ft/sec: 11lbs
20ft/sec: 15lbs
25ft/sec: 23lbs

Length of Lines: 7ft Long

Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated

Material of Parachute: 1680 Denier Bulletproof Nylon - 12.0 oz/yd² - Working Temp: -20°F to 410°F

Surface Area of Parachute: 28.93 Sq Ft

8ft. Ballistic Mach ll Parachute
Weight of parachute: N/A
Packing Volume: N/A
Descent Rate:
15ft/sec: 12.0lbs
17ft/sec: 15.0lbs
20ft/sec: 20lbs
25ft/sec: 30lbs

Length of Lines: 8ft Long

Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated

Material of Parachute: 1680 Denier Bulletproof Nylon - 12.0 oz/yd² - Working Temp: -20°F to 410°F

Surface Area of Parachute: 41.13 Sq Ft

9ft. Ballistic Mach ll Parachute
Weight of parachute: N/A
Packing Volume: N/A
Descent Rate:
15ft/sec: 15.0bs
17ft/sec: 18.0lbs
20ft/sec: 26lbs
25ft/sec: 39lbs

Length of Lines: 9ft Long

Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated

Material of Parachute: 1680 Denier Bulletproof Nylon - 12.0 oz/yd² - Working Temp: -20°F to 410°F

Surface Area of Parachute: 50.35 Sq Ft

10ft. Ballistic Mach ll Parachute
Weight of parachute: N/A
Packing Volume: N/A
Descent Rate:
15ft/sec: 18.0lbs
17ft/sec: 23lbs
20ft/sec: 32.0lbs
25ft/sec: 48.0lbs

Length of Lines: 10ft Long

Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated

Material of Parachute: 1680 Denier Bulletproof Nylon - 12.0 oz/yd² - Working Temp: -20°F to 410°F

Surface Area of Parachute: 58.35 Sq Ft

12ft. Ballistic Mach ll Parachute
Weight of parachute: 160oz
Packing Volume: 8.0”D x17.71L”= 890.64”^3
Descent Rate:
15ft/sec: 24.0lbs
17ft/sec: 33.0lbs
20ft/sec: 43.0lbs
25ft/sec: 67.0lbs

Length of Lines: 12ft Long

Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated

Material of Parachute: 1680 Denier Bulletproof Nylon - 12.0 oz/yd² - Working Temp: -20°F to 410°F

Surface Area of Parachute: 76.74 Sq Ft

14ft. Ballistic Mach ll Parachute
Weight of parachute: N/A 
Packing Volume: N/A
Descent Rate:
15ft/sec: 35.0lbs
17ft/sec: 44.0lbs
20ft/sec: 60.0lbs
25ft/sec: 92.0lbs

Length of Lines: 14ft Long

Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated

Material of Parachute: 1680 Denier Bulletproof Nylon - 12.0 oz/yd² - Working Temp: -20°F to 410°F

Surface Area of Parachute: 103.92 Sq Ft

16ft. Ballistic Mach ll Parachute
Weight of parachute: N/A
Packing Volume: N/A
Descent Rate:
15ft/sec: 45.0lbs
17ft/sec: 60.0lbs
20ft/sec: 80.0lbs
25ft/sec: 120lbs

Length of Lines: 16ft Long

Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated

Material of Parachute: 1.9oz Mil-Spec Ripstop - 70 Denier - Zero Porosity

Surface Area of Parachute: 127 Sq Ft

 

8ft Rocketman Ballisitc Mach ll Chute on the Evel Spirit Rocket, stopping the rocket from 439mph to 250mph before the main parachute deployed. Yes, there is a person onboard. 

6ft Rocketman Ballisitc Mach ll Parachute after the Go-Fast Rocket reached 73.1 Miles in Altitude, and 3,420mph. This parachute brought back the first civilian rocket back from space. Since then, our ballistic chutes have been used on over a dozen space flights around the world. They are truly indestructible. 

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