Gryphon (parachute system)
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The Gryphon is a military wingpack that currently allows paratrooper
s to exit an aircraft at an altitude of 10 kilometres, then fly 40 kilometres while carrying up to 100 kilograms of equipment. The system is still in development and the goal, according to Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH
(Electronic System and Logistics Group or ESG), is to allow paratroopers to fly up to 200 kilometres, thus enabling them to penetrate enemy airspace without compromising the safety of the aircraft or being detected by radar.
Paratrooper
Paratroopers are soldiers trained in parachuting and generally operate as part of an airborne force.Paratroopers are used for tactical advantage as they can be inserted into the battlefield from the air, thereby allowing them to be positioned in areas not accessible by land...
s to exit an aircraft at an altitude of 10 kilometres, then fly 40 kilometres while carrying up to 100 kilograms of equipment. The system is still in development and the goal, according to Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH
Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH
ESG is a limited liability company founded in 1967 in Munich. Shareholder partners in the firm are EADS, Rohde & Schwarz, Thales, and Litef. The company, headquartered in a Munich suburb, has offices in Germany, France, USA and China...
(Electronic System and Logistics Group or ESG), is to allow paratroopers to fly up to 200 kilometres, thus enabling them to penetrate enemy airspace without compromising the safety of the aircraft or being detected by radar.