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Old 27th Sep 2014, 23:50
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Marly Lite
 
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There is little point to this delivery system in all but the most niche* application when you consider:

U.S. Special Forces & Polish Special Operations Forces. UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter. - YouTube

A jet would require a decent piece of Tarmac bloody miles from the target. All advantages gained by speed are lost when there is a 10 mile offset that the 1 or 2 man team to cover to target. Just put a full team on target!!

Osama bin laden will testify. (Notwithstanding a screwup in the landing phase!!)

*suggestions welcome!
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