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[[File:Parachute.JPG|thumb|280px|Members of the American 82nd Airborne Division using parachutes.]]
[[File:Parachute.JPG|thumb|280px|Members of the American 82nd Airborne Division using parachutes.]]
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A '''Parachute''' is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag. Parachutes must slow an object's terminal vertical speed by a minimum 75% in order to be classified as such. Parachutes are used numerous times in the [[Battlefield Series]], appearing in nearly every Battlefield game with the sole exception being ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company]]''.
A '''Parachute''' is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag. Parachutes must slow an object's terminal vertical speed by a minimum 75% in order to be classified as such. Parachutes are used numerous times in the [[Battlefield Series]], appearing in nearly every Battlefield game with the sole exception being ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company]]''.
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Parachutes do not appear in the ''[[Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII|Secret Weapons of WWII]] ''expansion pack, instead being replaced with a jet pack.
Parachutes do not appear in the ''[[Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII|Secret Weapons of WWII]] ''expansion pack, instead being replaced with a jet pack.
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===Gallery===
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File:BF1942_IJN_DUDE_EJECTING_PARACHUTE.png|A Japanese pilot ejects from his burning Aichi D3A and deploys his parachute
File:BF1942_IJN_DUDE_EJECTING_PARACHUTE.png|A Japanese pilot ejects from his burning Aichi D3A and deploys his parachute
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{{Weapons/BF1942}}
{{Weapons/BF1942}}
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==Battlefield Vietnam==
==Battlefield Vietnam==
[[File:Hess.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Hess.jpg|thumb]]
In ''[[Battlefield Vietnam]]'', the parachute is deployed by pressing the parachute key (default key: 9) when falling at a reasonable but effective height, though it requires a short time to deploy. Weapons can be used as normal when the parachute is deployed, but with decreased accuracy.
In ''[[Battlefield Vietnam]]'', the parachute is deployed by pressing the parachute key (default key: 9) when falling at a reasonable but effective height, though it requires a short time to deploy. Weapons can be used as normal when the parachute is deployed, but with decreased accuracy.
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{{Weapons/BFV}}
{{Weapons/BFV}}
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==Battlefield 2==
==Battlefield 2==
The '''Parachute''' in ''[[Battlefield 2]]'' is activated by pressing the parachute key (Default key: 9). Like other installments in the series, it must be deployed at a certain height to be effective and allows players to shoot when the chute is pulled, albeit with decreased accuracy.
The '''Parachute''' in ''[[Battlefield 2]]'' is activated by pressing the parachute key (Default key: 9). Like other installments in the series, it must be deployed at a certain height to be effective and allows players to shoot when the chute is pulled, albeit with decreased accuracy.
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===Gallery===
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Parachute HUD BF 2.jpg|A player using a parachute in ''Battlefield 2''.
Parachute HUD BF 2.jpg|A player using a parachute in ''Battlefield 2''.
File:Parachute_BF_2.jpg|A PLA soldier using a parachute.
File:Parachute_BF_2.jpg|A PLA soldier using a parachute.
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{{Weapons/BF2}}
{{Weapons/BF2}}
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==Battlefield 2142==
==Battlefield 2142==
[[File:BF2142Parachute.png|thumb|he Parachute in-game]]
[[File:BF2142Parachute.png|thumb|he Parachute in-game]]
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The '''Parachute''' in ''[[Battlefield 2142]]'' can be opened by using the Jump button whilst having been falling for over one second, and being some distance from the ground and any adjacent walls. It is less frequently seen in the game, as bailing out of certain vehicles puts the player into an [[assault pod]]. It is most commonly used when exiting a [[Titan]] from the rear decks, or bailing from a [[Battlefield 2142#Combat Gunship|Gunship]]. It also has next to no steering capacity, which means the player will 90% of the time land directly beneath where the parachute is deployed.
The '''Parachute''' in ''[[Battlefield 2142]]'' can be opened by using the Jump button whilst having been falling for over one second, and being some distance from the ground and any adjacent walls. It is less frequently seen in the game, as bailing out of certain vehicles puts the player into an [[assault pod]]. It is most commonly used when exiting a [[Titan]] from the rear decks, or bailing from a [[Battlefield 2142#Combat Gunship|Gunship]]. It also has next to no steering capacity, which means the player will 90% of the time land directly beneath where the parachute is deployed.
While the player is vulnerable to fire, the parachute canopy itself is considered an indestructible object. This can cause an air vehicle at full health to be completely demolished on contact with a parachute. It is also possible for infantry above the parachutist to receive fatal falling damage on hitting the canopy. In both instances, the parachute user may escape with no damage.
While the player is vulnerable to fire, the parachute canopy itself is considered an indestructible object. This can cause an air vehicle at full health to be completely demolished on contact with a parachute. It is also possible for infantry above the parachutist to receive fatal falling damage on hitting the canopy. In both instances, the parachute user may escape with no damage.
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{{Gadgets/BF2142}}
{{Gadgets/BF2142}}
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==Battlefield: Bad Company ==
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==Battlefield: Bad Company==
Though the parachute itself doesn't make an appearance in the game, it is referenced in the trophy/achievement, "Darwin's Parachute". It is obtained from falling from an air vehicle or high structure and falling to your death. The achievement itself is also a reference to the fact that the game doesn't have a parachute.
Though the parachute itself doesn't make an appearance in the game, it is referenced in the trophy/achievement, "Darwin's Parachute". It is obtained from falling from an air vehicle or high structure and falling to your death. The achievement itself is also a reference to the fact that the game doesn't have a parachute.
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Like previous installments, it allows players to shoot weapons when gliding down though with decreased accuracy. Users will also get a Parachute Kill bonus if they achieve a kill while descending with a parachute.
Like previous installments, it allows players to shoot weapons when gliding down though with decreased accuracy. Users will also get a Parachute Kill bonus if they achieve a kill while descending with a parachute.
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{{Gadgets/BFBC2}}
{{Gadgets/BFBC2}}
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==Battlefield Play4Free==
==Battlefield Play4Free==
The parachute is available in ''[[Battlefield Play4Free]]'', working in a similar manner to the one in ''Battlefield Heroes'' and ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2''.
The parachute is available in ''[[Battlefield Play4Free]]'', working in a similar manner to the one in ''Battlefield Heroes'' and ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2''.
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{{Gadgets/BFP4F}}
{{Gadgets/BFP4F}}
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==Battlefield 3==
==Battlefield 3==
In ''[[Battlefield 3]]'', a parachute takes time to deploy. To avoid fall damage and death, players must now deploy their chute at a sufficient altitude to slow their descent. Falls from a certain height may be fatal to the player while also being less than needed to open the parachute properly.
In ''[[Battlefield 3]]'', a parachute takes time to deploy. To avoid fall damage and death, players must now deploy their chute at a sufficient altitude to slow their descent. Falls from a certain height may be fatal to the player while also being less than needed to open the parachute properly.
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The player can press {{keypress|Left}} or {{keypress|Right}} to steer. Pressing {{keypress|Forward}} will increase the rate of descent, which may cause the player to take damage. Pressing {{keypress|Back}} will slow the rate of descent, and also stop drifting forward.
The player can press {{keypress|Left}} or {{keypress|Right}} to steer. Pressing {{keypress|Forward}} will increase the rate of descent, which may cause the player to take damage. Pressing {{keypress|Back}} will slow the rate of descent, and also stop drifting forward.
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On maps featuring aircraft, spawning on a [[Radio Beacon]] placed in the open will cause the player to appear by parachute. The player can advance as much as 150 meters ahead of the beacon by drifting normally. The player starts from a height of about 100 meters, higher than any of the construction cranes and most towers, so beacons are often used to access these areas. Therefore, for every 1 meter the player drops, the player travels 1.5 meters forward.
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On maps featuring aircraft, spawning on a [[Radio Beacon]] placed in the open will cause the player to appear by parachute. The player can advance as much as 150 meters ahead of the beacon by drifting normally. The player starts from a height of about 100 meters, higher than any of the construction cranes and most towers, so beacons are often used to access these areas. Therefore, for every 1 meter the player drops, the player travels 1.5 meters forward.
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{{Gadgets/BF3}}
{{Gadgets/BF3}}
==Battlefield 4==
==Battlefield 4==
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{{Construction|section}}
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In ''[[Battlefield 4]]'', a parachute is first seen being used by [[US]] soldiers escaping a collapsing skyscraper in the ''[[Battlefield 4: "Best Moments" Multiplayer Gameplay Trailer]]''. The parachute functions in the same manner as it did in past installments. A major difference from past installments, however, is that the player is shown pulling the cord on the parachute in first-person view when deploying it.
In ''[[Battlefield 4]]'', a parachute is first seen being used by [[US]] soldiers escaping a collapsing skyscraper in the ''[[Battlefield 4: "Best Moments" Multiplayer Gameplay Trailer]]''. The parachute functions in the same manner as it did in past installments. A major difference from past installments, however, is that the player is shown pulling the cord on the parachute in first-person view when deploying it.
The September 2014 patch later allowed players to display their [[emblem]]s on their parachute while deployed.
The September 2014 patch later allowed players to display their [[emblem]]s on their parachute while deployed.
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===Gallery===
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Battlefield_4_Parachute_First-Person_View.png|The player is seen reaching for the parachute cord in order to open the parachute correctly.
Battlefield_4_Parachute_First-Person_View.png|The player is seen reaching for the parachute cord in order to open the parachute correctly.
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{{Gadgets/BF4}}
{{Gadgets/BF4}}
==Battlefield Hardline==
==Battlefield Hardline==
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In ''[[Battlefield Hardline]]'', the parachute functions in the same exact manner as it did in ''Battlefield 4''.
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The parachute is featured in ''[[Battlefield Hardline]]'', functioning in the same exact manner as its ''Battlefield 4'' counterpart.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Upon deploying the parachute, the player is able to inflict crushing damage on infantry (both friend and foe) beneath by landing directly on top of them, [[instantly killing]] them.
*Upon deploying the parachute, the player is able to inflict crushing damage on infantry (both friend and foe) beneath by landing directly on top of them, [[instantly killing]] them.
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*Before obtaining the "Darwin's Parachute" trophy achievement in Bad Company, the description says to float in mid-air with a parachute for 3 seconds. After obtaining it however, it changes to "There is no parachute, right?".
*Before obtaining the "Darwin's Parachute" trophy achievement in Bad Company, the description says to float in mid-air with a parachute for 3 seconds. After obtaining it however, it changes to "There is no parachute, right?".
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*On [[Operation Métro]], a plane flies by at the start of the match and deploys multiple paratroopers—it is soon shot down by a Russian SAM.
*On [[Operation Métro]], a plane flies by at the start of the match and deploys multiple paratroopers—it is soon shot down by a Russian SAM.
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*Looking downwards while pulling the cord in ''Battlefield 4'' will reveal that the model is only a pair of legs jointed to hips where the body simply ends.
*Looking downwards while pulling the cord in ''Battlefield 4'' will reveal that the model is only a pair of legs jointed to hips where the body simply ends.
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