Do you prefer side parachutes or normal parachutes

[HOMBRE LLANTA MICHELIN]

Self explanatory

 

[JSP]

Self explanatory

Both

They are both as good

 

[Horus Lupercal]

Side parachutes. They have a slightly crunchier taste

 

[Wsumieniewiem]

just place normal parachute and then place a side parachute on it. Win-win situation

 

[Blazer Ayanami]

I don’t think there’s a difference. They are both there to slow down your ship in atmospheric bodies.

 

[Mars Pathfinder]

Hmmm.... chutes are lovely.... they're fun to spam on sides and on top of the ship so yeah....

 

[TtTOtW]

Side chute rotate and put on top like a top chute.

 

[4KidsOneCamera]

I would say they are pretty equal in my book. Both are useful in making builds, but for different purposes.

 

[Blazer Ayanami]

but for different purposes.

What’s the difference? The purpose of any parachute is to slow you down.

 

[4KidsOneCamera]

What’s the difference? The purpose of any parachute is to slow you down.

Not a fundamental difference in what the part does, but how it can be used in builds. Dome chutes allow you to make small fuel tanks and such, whereas side chutes are good at connecting to certain parts while avoiding others at the same time, as well as their smaller profile making them good for filling in gaps.