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Originally Posted by August
Think of the military applications.
Free falling paratroops would be a lot more difficult to spot and engage than ones under canopy and aircraft could release their jumpers from much higher altitudes, out of range of ground fire. Maybe even from 50-75 miles away if glide suits are used.
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I don't think that would be useful as it requires troops on the ground installing these nets which would be easily spotted and they can only catch one person at a time. That somewhat defeats the point of paratroops, doesn't it?
