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The British Army is examining the possibility of integrating "flying soldiers" on the battlefield Israel today

2021-11-07T16:31:14.551Z


In a purpose-built display of jet flight suits presented to senior British Army officers, he presented how to land on a jeep and truck, and storm a balcony • The army confirmed that they were interested in examining "the various applications and combat potential in suits"


The British Army is exploring the possibility of introducing technologies in the future that will allow soldiers to "fly" on the battlefield.

After last May the British Marines examined Gravity Industries' jet flight suits, the British Army conducted a purposeful display of assault suits, ahead of their possible use in special units to be deployed in conflict areas around the world.

On the way to operational activity?

An experiment in technology that allows soldiers to hover // Photo: Reuters

Early last week a purpose-built demonstration was held at the Farnborough training ground in front of the commanders of the British Army.

During the exercise, the company's CEO, Richard Browning, flew through the air, landed on a jeep and a truck, and then also stormed a balcony on which there were fighters.

The British Army is interested in examining "the various applications and combat potential in suits", Photo: GettyImages

The suit, which is somewhat reminiscent of Iron Man's suit from the Marvel movies, reaches a speed of about 129 km / h and can be an advantage in frequent attacks. It carries 23 liters of fuel, but its flight time is only between 5 and 10 minutes of flight, which makes it effective only in very precise attacks, such as a storm on a ship. In addition, it is relatively noisy, and not suitable for quiet storms. The cost of the suit - 322 pounds, so it is expensive equipment.

Flying Soldier, Photo: GettyImages

It seems that despite the problems, the British Army is interested in suits.

A British military spokesman said in response to a question from the Daily Star that the seniors had sought to explore the various applications and combat potential in the suits.

Source: israelhayom

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