In the summer of 2014, Arizona State ran a series of tests on a jetpack that could be strapped to the back of a soldier – or any person for that matter and significantly increase their speed.
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For the below tests they had a got a top flight athlete to use as a test. The gear he would wear weighed over 11 pounds.
The results were amazing. Check it out:
Do you think these sort of jet packs will one day be used by troops? Sound off in the comments below!