Slightly off topic, I have a question about parachutes. Are the lines still made from nylon for military chutes designed to carry people?

I don't know anything about parachutes but the lines on my paraglider are all made from dyneema. From what I can tell, all of the cords described here are variations of nylon. Is this something used to keep cost down on military chutes? Nylon works and is a safe, proven material, but other synthetics are stronger for for a given size so can make for lighter less bulky rigging.

Thanks.


Edited by njs (02/07/11 12:28 PM)