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'Batman Wings' Developed for Covert Army Missions
http://www.theepochtimes.com/news/6-6-1/42204.html ^ | Martin Croucher

Posted on 06/07/2006 6:24:15 AM PDT by croak

Military scientists are putting the finishing touches to a Batman-style set of 'wings' that could enable troops to glide undetected into enemy territory.

According to a statement by the developers of the new technology, German firm ESG, the wings can enable paratroopers to glide up to 25 miles after being dropped from a height of over 30,000 ft.

"Parachutists can penetrate into areas that are difficult to reach without their transport planes having to fly into a danger zone," a spokesperson for ESG explained.

(Excerpt) Read more at theepochtimes.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: seenit; tech; technology

1 posted on 06/07/2006 6:24:17 AM PDT by croak
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To: croak

OK, you go first. I'm right behind you, Batman.


2 posted on 06/07/2006 6:29:50 AM PDT by rhombus
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To: croak

already posted


3 posted on 06/07/2006 6:33:56 AM PDT by Condor51 (Better to fight for something than live for nothing - Gen. George S. Patton)
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To: croak
I posted these pics yesterday on another thread...


4 posted on 06/07/2006 6:34:23 AM PDT by Dark Skies
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To: croak

...the new 'mono-wing' will operate largely unaffected by wind conditions.

&&
How can this be?


5 posted on 06/07/2006 6:36:10 AM PDT by Bigg Red (Never trust Democrats with national security.)
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To: croak

Do they have a "spider man" web thingie in case he lands in a tree?


6 posted on 06/07/2006 6:36:44 AM PDT by lexington minuteman 1775
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To: Condor51

different story


7 posted on 06/07/2006 6:37:59 AM PDT by croak
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To: Condor51; Dark Skies; croak

already posted

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I'm sure it was, but it is still news for those of us who did not have the opportunity to visit FR yesterday.

croak, thanks for posting this.


8 posted on 06/07/2006 6:38:42 AM PDT by Bigg Red (Never trust Democrats with national security.)
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To: lexington minuteman 1775
Do they have a "spider man" web thingie in case he lands in a tree?

Yes, but if we told you about that, we'd have to kill you.

9 posted on 06/07/2006 6:51:20 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (Without a monkey, "You are nothing, absolutely zero. Absolutely nothing.")
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