Plumett AL-52
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The AL-52 is a compressed air
launcher of British origin manufactured by Plumett Ltd. The AL-52 is capable of launching Grappling hook
s for the likes of Special Forces
and line throwing.
Compressed air
Compressed air is air which is kept under a certain pressure, usually greater than that of the atmosphere. In Europe, 10 percent of all electricity used by industry is used to produce compressed air, amounting to 80 terawatt hours consumption per year....
launcher of British origin manufactured by Plumett Ltd. The AL-52 is capable of launching Grappling hook
Grappling hook
A grappling hook is an anchor with multiple hooks , attached to a rope; it is thrown, dropped, sunk, projected, or fastened directly by hand to where at least one hook may catch and hold. Generally, grappling hooks are used to temporarily secure one end of a rope. They may also be used to dredge...
s for the likes of Special Forces
Special forces
Special forces, or special operations forces are terms used to describe elite military tactical teams trained to perform high-risk dangerous missions that conventional units cannot perform...
and line throwing.