UK Soldiers fly 12,000 feet in the air with new jet suit (Video)
The British Royal Navy and Royal Marines have tested out a jet suit that allows a soldier to fly 12,000 feet in the air
The British Royal Navy and Royal Marines have tested out a jet suit that allows a soldier to fly 12,000 feet in the air.
A video of the trial shows a soldier who has the jet pack flying off a ship to the berth. According to the media, when in proper use, the body gadget will allow soldiers to be able to quickly board planes in dangerous zones.
CNN who posted the video on Twitter reported that the suit was developed by the company called Gravity Industries. Gravity Industries noted that the suit can fly up to 80 mph and climb to 12,000 feet in the air.
The British Royal Navy and Royal Marines have tested out a jet suit developed by the company Gravity Industries. Gravity says its suit can fly up to 80 mph and climb to 12,000 feet in the air. https://t.co/YKP7nobCxn pic.twitter.com/M5eLT6Hb8I
— CNN (@CNN) May 8, 2021
According to the report, the tech company tried out the suits with 42 officers of the marines at sea spending a total number of three days.
In 2020 the tech company had previously built a Jet suit for paramedics so they could reach patients faster in critical situations.
