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Snatch force

The shock produced on the load when the parachute assembly fully strings out and becomes suddenly accelerated to the same speed as the load. Comes just prior to opening shock.

Dictionary Term

Snatch force

Definition

  • The shock produced on the load when the parachute assembly fully strings out and becomes suddenly accelerated to the same speed as the load. Comes just prior to opening shock.

References

  • Parachute Rigger Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2015