FUTURE WARSHIP

FUTURE WARSHIP

Personal flight systems may be some time away, but as is the case with such technology, you can expect the military to get their hands on such systems first. While Yves Rossy “The Jetman” may have refused to let the military have his powered wings, other people and companies are unlikely to pass on such a potentially lucrative product. The German venture SPELCO (Special Parachute and Logistics Consortium) would be amongst those glad to create such systems.

SPELCO’s Gryphon Next Generation Parachute system aims to give a similar degree of flying freedom to troopers. The under-development 6-feet wing has a glide ratio of 5:1, allowing soldiers to glide about 30 miles after jumping from a 30000 feet altitude. The wingsuit will allow soldiers to remain airborne for about 15 minutes, at a speed of nearly 60 miles per hour, and an extremely low radar signal. The company also plans to add small motors to the wingsuits, increasing the range to 60 miles, and increasing the scope of stealth missions.