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"..\\..\\..\\aef\\props\\parachute\\parachute",
I then add a paradrop_ext to the Osttruppen squad and entity as well as clone and modify the USF paratrooper ability, plane squad and entity. And everything works just fine - but it looks pretty horrible.

The parachutes are properly animated, but the soldiers themselves are not - they just seem to "stand" in the air while floating down. And I don't seem do be the first person to have this problem:
https://www.coh2.org/topic/53494/need-help-making-new-paratroopers
https://www.coh2.org/topic/41806/custom-paratroopers-units
Has anyone found a possible solution yet? Any input is appreciated.