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A ''' | A '''jetpack''' is a device, generally worn on the back, that uses some form of accelerated gas to propel the wearer through the air. | ||
== Real life jetpacks == | == Real life jetpacks == | ||
While it is possible to make a jetpack with modern technology, they are not | While it is possible to make a jetpack with modern technology, they are not practical devices due to fuel limitations preventing flights of more than a minute. | ||
Example: | |||
*Bell Rocket Belt | *Bell Rocket Belt | ||
== Jetpacks in Science Fiction == | == Jetpacks in Science Fiction == | ||
*In [[Star Wars]], [[Jango Fett]] and | *In ''[[Star Wars]]'', [[Jango Fett]] and [[Boba Fett]] use jetpacks. | ||
*In [[Warhammer 40,000]], | *In ''[[Warhammer 40,000]]'', jetpacks or devices with a similar purpose are fairly common pieces of military equipment: | ||
** Jet backpacks are specifically used by [[Imperial Space Marines|Space Marine]] assault troops. | |||
** Jump jets are built into some [[Tau Empire|Tau]] Battlesuits | |||
** "Rokkit pakz" used by [[Ork]] "Stormboyz" -- solid-state rockets with a series of straps to hold the Ork on with controls consisting of little more than an on/off switch. | |||
** Anti-gravity wings built into the armor of [[Eldar]] Swooping Hawk [[Aspect Warrior]]s. | |||
[[Category:Real Technology]] | [[Category:Real Technology]] | ||
[[Category: Science Fiction]] | [[Category: Science Fiction]] | ||
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A jetpack is a device, generally worn on the back, that uses some form of accelerated gas to propel the wearer through the air.
Real life jetpacks
While it is possible to make a jetpack with modern technology, they are not practical devices due to fuel limitations preventing flights of more than a minute.
Example:
- Bell Rocket Belt
Jetpacks in Science Fiction
- In Star Wars, Jango Fett and Boba Fett use jetpacks.
- In Warhammer 40,000, jetpacks or devices with a similar purpose are fairly common pieces of military equipment:
- Jet backpacks are specifically used by Space Marine assault troops.
- Jump jets are built into some Tau Battlesuits
- "Rokkit pakz" used by Ork "Stormboyz" -- solid-state rockets with a series of straps to hold the Ork on with controls consisting of little more than an on/off switch.
- Anti-gravity wings built into the armor of Eldar Swooping Hawk Aspect Warriors.