Futuristic Jet Suit Developed by Richard Browning

SOURCE www.dailymail.co.uk
British engineer Richard Browning, known as the 'real-life Iron Man', has developed a futuristic jet suit using five gas turbines, aiming to bring jet packs to the military. The suit has potential military applications, public use for flying experiences, and life-saving capabilities for mountain rescue and emergency response scenarios.

Key Points

  • Richard Browning's jet suit uses five gas turbines and can reach heights of up to 20 feet at speeds of up to 85 mph
  • The suit has been used by British Royal Navy marines for boarding operations in the English Channel
  • Gravity Industries, founded by Browning, aims to augment the human body with technology to enable flight

Pros

  • Potential military applications for special forces
  • Public use for flying experiences
  • Life-saving capabilities for mountain rescue and emergency response scenarios

Cons

  • High cost for public flying experiences