# Would An Actual Golden Parachute Work?

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**Created:** [November 4, 2008, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-an-actual-golden-parachute-work/470987 "2008-11-04T03:49:50Z")\
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> [@Bumbershoot](#):
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> …They are much more complex than a round parachute…

Hence why I did the analysis on a round parachute. 😛

I think I can find a C[sub]d[/sub] for a ram air type. I’ll run the numbers tomorrow. The C[sub]d[/sub] will be lower, but there will be a higher surface area to volume ratio (and volume is directly proportional to mass).

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