A Ballistic Recovery Systems whole aircraft parachute system was also available.

Cirrus Aircraft successfully flight-tests the CAPS ballistic emergency aircraft parachute.

The Diamond DA50 Super Star will be pressurized and offer a Ballistic Recovery Systems aircraft parachute system as an option.

The aircraft is perhaps best known for being equipped with the Cirrus Aircraft Parachute System (CAPS), an emergency parachute capable of lowering the entire aircraft (and occupants) to the ground in an emergency.