Special forces to use strap-on

[Larry Gude]

Ok...

Well not real rockets, but mini turbojet engines..In the picture it shows one with engines and it has a fuel tank and all..

...the picture is not the actual unit; it's the GI Joe wouldn't this be cool one. The one that has been used is simply a glider.

 

[thakidistight]

...the picture is not the actual unit; it's the GI Joe wouldn't this be cool one. The one that has been used is simply a glider.

In article (picture) it talks about the jet version...

 

[Larry Gude]

Ok...

In article (picture) it talks about the jet version...

...you're right. That is more to learn. Being able to just glide 120 miles is pretty big capability though.

 

[Pete]

A guy used a wing like this three years ago. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3112095.stm

Talk about wind chill factor, 220mph at -40c, burrrrrrrr.

 

[Ken King]

Talk about wind chill factor, 220mph at -40c, burrrrrrrr.

It would be the same as 220mph at -40F, chilly but you ain't there long.