Jet pack, rocket belt, or rocket pack is a device worn on the back which uses jets of gas or liquid to propel the wearer through the air.
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12 Facts About Jet pack
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In 1962 a backJet pack was created at Bell Laboratories, following Justin Capra's prototype.
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In recent years, the rocket Jet pack has become popular among enthusiasts, and some have built them for themselves.
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One of the largest stumbling blocks that would-be rocket Jet pack builders have faced is the difficulty of obtaining concentrated hydrogen peroxide, which is no longer produced by many chemical companies.
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Only one working model of this Jet pack was made; it underwent flight tests in the 1960s and at present it no longer flies.
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Control of the turbojet pack was similar to the rocket pack, but the pilot could not tilt the entire engine.
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Jet pack wears a heat-resistant suit similar to that of a firefighter or racing driver to protect him from the hot jet exhaust.
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Jet pack achieves true controlled flight using his body and a hand throttle to maneuver; jet wingsuits use small turbojets, but differ from other aircraft in that the fuselage and flight control surfaces consist of a human.
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Rossy's jet pack was exhibited on 18 April 2008 on the opening day of the 35th Exhibition of Inventions at Geneva.
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Several hydro jet pack approaches have been successfully tested and put into production.
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The jet pack produced by MythBusters had two ducted fans powered by ultralight-type piston engines.
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Jet pack uses the jet pack in the final boss fight against Dr Neo Cortex.
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