The Thunderpack model TP-R2G2, created by Thunderbolt Aerosystems , just might be the closest thing available to the rocket-powered jet pack of your childhood science fiction fantasies. Sure, it can only fly for 75 seconds--and that's the upper end--but its creators hope further research and development may make jetpacks a viable solution for everything from forest fire control to business commutes. In fact, Thunderbolt claims that its original Thunderpack (model R1G2) was sold to an undisclosed company specifically for emergency and earthquake rescue operations.
For about $100,000, Thunderbolt Aerosystems says you can have a TP-R2G2 this summer.
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Some bad ideas refuse to die
No_Ax_to_Grind | 01/29/08
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I found this version on the interent
GuidingLight | 01/29/08
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It's only BAD if your imagination is limited.
Update victim | 01/30/08
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I think there's a small drawback
benitodarder | 01/29/08
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RE: (Photos: Jet pack dreams take flight)
ejc197@... | 01/30/08
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RE: (Photos: Jet pack dreams take flight)
americancryptid@... | 01/30/08
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Been There, Done That?
CptMatt | 01/30/08
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RE: (Photos: Jet pack dreams take flight)
Dunkleosteus | 01/30/08
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Old news.
chris.srt@... | 01/30/08
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And once the FAA steps in...
IT_Guy_z | 01/30/08
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RE: (Photos: Jet pack dreams take flight)
kiazhi@... | 01/30/08
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