Wing loading of parachutes is measured similarly to that of aircraft, comparing exit weight to area of parachute fabric.
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A classic example is the F-104 Starfighter, which has a very small wing and high wing loading.
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Its structure was too heavy, wing loading too high, and the engines were quite unreliable with insufficient power.
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The F-104 series all had a very high wing loading ( made even higher when carrying external stores ).
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Such differences in body proportions reveal the flying squirrels adaptation to minimize wing loading and to increase more maneuverability while gliding.
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Low and high wing loading wing versions were considered, but the low wing loading wings were chosen for the prototype.
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Low and high wing loading wing versions were considered, but the low wing loading wings were chosen for the prototype.
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With its light construction, radial engine, low wing loading, limited pilot protection and lack of Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero.
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Boeing choose the Cessna 172 because its approach speed and wing loading were close to that of the YQM-94.
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The wing loading was a very low 4 ounces per square foot ( 0.011 kg / sq m ).
