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It seems that the U.S. Army has not been alone in exploring apparatus and device that would aid the mobility of the soldier.

Apparatus and device such as the flying platform.

Evidently the army of the old Soviet Union was also interested in "experimentation" that would result in "things" that would allow the individual soldier to overcome all terrain obstacles.

According to Suvorov:

"The most likely solution would be for each soldier to have an apparatus attached to his back which will enable him to make jumps of tens or even hundreds of meters. Such an apparatus could act as a universal means of transport in any terrain, including mountains. Since the beginning of the 1950's, intensive research has been going on in the Soviet Union on this problem. It would appear that there so far have been no tangible achievements in this field, but there has been no reduction in the effort put into the research, despite many failures."

"Army General Margelov once said that 'an apparatus must be created that will eliminate the boundary between earth and sky.' Earth-bound vehicles cannot fly, while aircraft and helicopters are defenseless on the ground Margelov's idea was that they should try to create a very light apparatus that would enable a soldier to flit like a dragon-fly from leaf to another."

Hmmmmm!!?? Sounds a lot like the flying platform, does it not??!!

Suvorov states further that the Kamov design bureau was at the forefront of such experimental research. This design bureau HAS come up with some innovative helicopter designs in the past. Small but very useful and efficient helicopters used by the Soviet military.

Furthermore, there is one such Soviet "apparatus" that came into fruition.

Mechanical boots that allowed for the wearer to perform superhuman feats. WERE designed to be provided to Spetsnaz troops. Allow them to jump to great heights if necessary or run long distances without tiring. Suvorov stated that these mechanical boots were only rumored to exist. Well, it is now more than rumor. The international public can now these boots for about $1000 a pair.




"a device that will allow one to run at 25 miles per hour and take strides of 12 feet. They're basically a small diesel engine on your foot, and they only take 40 grams of fuel per 12 kilometers."

"Quickwalker boots (they're also called Saigak boots after a type of antelope)."

Read what the Russians have to say about this commercial item by clicking here.

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