Royal Navy defys gravity

Skybird · 05-11-21, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

That's what A10 Warthogs are for. Honestly, the pilot of this contraption is cannon fodder. I see no use for it other than quick delivery of medical supplies or pizza from ship to ship.

Heck, not under fire of course. The pilot of these suits cannot hold weapons.

Think of it as a parachute to not get down, but to get up, or across an obstacle.

Von Due · 05-11-21, 05:41 AM

The A-10 'started' as the Wright brothers' flying machine. This version of a jet suit might very well spawn who knows what in 120 years from now. Everything starts somewhere.

Jimbuna · 05-11-21, 06:26 AM

Let the drones do all the work.

AVGWarhawk · 05-11-21, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Let the drones do all the work.

AVGWarhawk · 05-11-21, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Von Due

The A-10 'started' as the Wright brothers' flying machine. This version of a jet suit might very well spawn who knows what in 120 years from now. Everything starts somewhere.

In 120 years I probably part of an archeologist dig. I will not be part of he actual digging and will not care to much what the jump suit has become.

vienna · 05-12-21, 05:45 AM

"Royal Navy defies gravity"?...

...are we now to regard them with 'levity"...?...

<O>

Spoon 11th · 05-16-21, 05:45 AM

I see this device solving the last mile problem. Top ranking officers could fly directly to their office rooms from the parking lot via remotely opened window and avoid the rush hours in the lobby, waiting for elevators and such.

AVGWarhawk · 05-11-21, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Heck, not under fire of course. The pilot of these suits cannot hold weapons.

Think of it as a parachute to not get down, but to get up, or across an obstacle.

Sorry Skybird, I see limited use(militarily) if any for the jump suit. We have ropes for getting up and over. The suit is bulky. Probably not easy to suit up( like suiting up with a 200 pound diving bell/suit). Not easily stowed. Does not carry weapons. Does not protect the flier. Useless for say sea rescue when there is a storm(high wind/waves). Unless this develops in to a Mechwarrior with jet packs I don't see much use for it.

Skybird · 05-11-21, 09:00 AM

I do. For example the platoon commander who wants to get eyes up on that hill peak that cannot be accessed from the ground, but offers a good overview. A Delta sniper getting up some minarett to snipe somebody. A swat-style squad attacking a rat nest of any kind, and placing the flying man as a surprise trump card striking out of a place the enemy considered to be safe.

Infiltration. Communication. Eyes. Laser-marking from elevated else unaccessible positions.

Not direct and immediate combat action and firefighting, of course. You cannot fly AND fire simultanbeosuly. Not yet...?

And then there is James Bond.

AVGWarhawk · 05-11-21, 09:06 AM

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I do. For example the platoon commander who wants to get eyes up on that hill peak that cannot be accessed from the ground, but offers a good overview. A Delta sniper getting up some minarett to snipe somebody. A swat-style squad attacking a rat nest of any kind, and placing the flying man as a surprise trump card striking out of a place the enemy considered to be safe.

Infiltration. Communication. Eyes. Laser-marking from elevated else unaccessible positions.

Not direct and immediate combat action and firefighting, of course. You cannot fly AND fire simultanbeosuly. Not yet...?

And then there is James Bond.

A drone can be used for all of that. No possible loss of life with a drone.

mapuc · 05-11-21, 10:38 AM

Todays fighter jet pilots has this special helmet, where he just has to look at a target end fire a missile.

I think the pilot flying one of these thing, will have some kind of similar helmet.

Aiming with his eyes, using his left fingers or verbal to chose type of weapon and fire.

Markus

AVGWarhawk · 05-11-21, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

Todays fighter jet pilots has this special helmet, where he just has to look at a target end fire a missile.

I think the pilot flying one of these thing, will have some kind of similar helmet.

Aiming with his eyes, using his left fingers or verbal to chose type of weapon and fire.

Markus

Meanwhile when the rocket fires off the pilot gets toasted. Just how big a rocket do you think this suit can carry. Again, the drone is the platform of chose IMO.

mapuc · 05-11-21, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Meanwhile when the rocket fires off the pilot gets toasted. Just how big a rocket do you think this suit can carry. Again, the drone is the platform of chose IMO.

The development in type of fuel used in rockets and missile is high.

And a missile that is fired from a fighter jet, doesn't ignite before after 3-5 sec. after been released from its peleton.

Markus

05-11-21, 06:26 AM	#3
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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,696 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I do. For example the platoon commander who wants to get eyes up on that hill peak that cannot be accessed from the ground, but offers a good overview. A Delta sniper getting up some minarett to snipe somebody. A swat-style squad attacking a rat nest of any kind, and placing the flying man as a surprise trump card striking out of a place the enemy considered to be safe. Infiltration. Communication. Eyes. Laser-marking from elevated else unaccessible positions. Not direct and immediate combat action and firefighting, of course. You cannot fly AND fire simultanbeosuly. Not yet...? And then there is James Bond. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,545 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Todays fighter jet pilots has this special helmet, where he just has to look at a target end fire a missile. I think the pilot flying one of these thing, will have some kind of similar helmet. Aiming with his eyes, using his left fingers or verbal to chose type of weapon and fire. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

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Von Due Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,690 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	The A-10 'started' as the Wright brothers' flying machine. This version of a jet suit might very well spawn who knows what in 120 years from now. Everything starts somewhere.

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Spoon 11th Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Finland Posts: 689 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I see this device solving the last mile problem. Top ranking officers could fly directly to their office rooms from the parking lot via remotely opened window and avoid the rush hours in the lobby, waiting for elevators and such.