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2021-05-08 Science & Technology

Royal Marines Fly Over Sea In Jet Suits (video)

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Posted by Besoeker 2021-05-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

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Had to look up the spec's..

Gravity Jet Suit
Power: 1050HP using 5 motor/turbines (4 on arms 1 on back)
Fuel: JetA1 fuel or common commercial diesel.
Dry weight: 60 LBS with w/o fuel.
Fuel Weight: add about 10+/- LBS
Flight duration: 5-10 minutes.
Recommended Max Altitude: 2,000 feet due to flight time limits
Speeds: Up to 80+/- MPH
Est Lifting Weight for 5 to 10 flight: up to 200+/- lbs person and attachable items including jet pack weight and fuel.

Combat Issues:
Because the jets packs are mounted on the hands and back, this precludes any hand held and used weapons while in flight.

Carried Items must be small and light weight and likely attached to arm or leg areas. note: video shows a rope boarding ladder was carried.

NOW THE AVG JOE DEAL BREAKER
Cost $400K+
But I can see the price seriously dropping to under $100K later.

Summary:
So far the French Special Forces Concept seems to be the best "Military" fit.

Posted by NN2N1 2021-05-08 06:40|| 2021-05-08 06:40|| Front Page Top

#2 Franky Zapata's jetboard [best] is the French one.

I can see a use as an exfil device for assets. If it can be dropped in and put on fast, in situations where stabo and line SPE is not possible. Of course such assets will need months of training.

Posted by Dron66046 2021-05-08 07:01|| 2021-05-08 07:01|| Front Page Top

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