Jet Suit Maker Demonstrates High-Flying Tech In Military Applications

The Jetson-esque personal jet propulsion system is powered by five gas turbine engines that generate more than 1,000 horsepower.

Kimberly Johnson

Monday, January 10, 2022 at 05:26 PM ET

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The Royal Marines test the capability of the Gravity Industries Jet Suit. [Screengrab: Gravity Industries YouTube video]

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Gravity Industries' Jet Suit, a personal jet pack, is being explored for military and rescue applications due to its ability to rapidly traverse challenging terrain.
The Jet Suit recently made its debut in a NATO mountain warfare exercise in Slovenia, demonstrating its capability for urgent gorge rescue and rapid medical supply delivery.
Beyond mountain rescue, the technology has also been showcased for tactical ship boarding exercises with the Royal Marines and Dutch special operations forces.

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The future of military aviation could possibly involve strapping on a gas turbine jet pack and zooming more than 50 miles per hour toward a target.

That’s according to Gravity Industries, manufacturer of the Jet Suit, which demonstrated its high-flying personal jet pack technology during a NATO mountain warfare rescue exercise held last month in Slovenia.