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Aerophile's innovative solutions for paratroopers' training

Paris, France - Extremely convenient, too

It comes from the French company Aerophile the idea to use the Aero30 balloon, one of its production pinned-down balloons, to cut training costs for paratroopers, using a specifically developed "Para" version. This innovative solution would allow, according to the company, to launch up to 120 paratroopers in one hour, spending approximately € 500 between purchase of the balloon and maintenance. The s...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1106172
Rome, Italy, 06/22/2009 17:17
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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