The parachutes used in the BAHAR project are all made out of rip-stop nylon purchased from a local sailmaker. They were designed and constructed by BAHAR members Daniel Orton and Joel Orton.

Quick test to verify that the chute opens.

BFR I Parachute:

The BFR I parachute is deployed at flight apogee by the BFR I rocket.
It is about 6' in diameter and uses a three point design like the balloon launcher parachute.
Another pic of the BFRI parachute.

BFR II Booster Parachute:
The BFR II parachute is deployed after booster burnout by the booster.
It is made of heavier rip-stop nylon than the other chutes since it is deployed at very high speed.
The BFR II booster parachute is only 3 feet in diameter and uses a 4 point design. It only has
to carry down a 4' long 4.5" wide piece of fiberglass down so it can be small.

Balloon Launcher Parachute:

The balloon launcher parachute is the biggest of all the parachutes, since it must be able to
carry down the fully loaded BFR II rocket if a launch is aborted. Like the other two chutes it
is homemade.
Another pic of the balloon launcher parachute.
Another pic of the balloon launcher parachute.
Another pic of the balloon launcher parachute.

Drawings of the 9.5 foot diameter balloon launcher parachute.
Pattern for the 9.5 foot diameter balloon launcher parachute.

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