Strap-on mono wing for Military special forces
If only Icarus were alive today, what a fine day it would be. Military forces will now swap giant parachutes for strap-ons:
Elite special forces troops being dropped behind enemy lines on covert missions are to ditch their traditional parachutes in favour of strap-on stealth wings.
The lightweight carbon fibre mono-wings will allow them to jump from high altitudes and then glide 120 miles or more before landing – making them almost impossible to spot, as their aircraft can avoid flying anywhere near the target.
These wings definitely have their advantages allowing soldiers to glide up to 120 miles with 200 lbs of gear. It’s only a matter of time before these strap-on wing flying soldiers will have miniature missles strapped to their elbows.
