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Originally Posted by Steve_TPF
That's a pretty big list. Are we talking about the suit that we would like to see, or something that could conceivably be built by an individual in a garage?
If we're talking about fantasy fighting suits then the sky's the limit.
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Nope I already designed the concept when I was younger (15-ish). Suit uses metalic plating which has a reusable factor compared to the cermic plates they use presently, though the ceramics are only slightly safer and slightly lighter. Its enough to meet the first requirement, however I propse interlocking plates for flexibility, next I'd add use steel blades with back-hooks (think hunting knives with the skinning edge) on the elbows and knees; that would effectively boost climbing mobilty and combined with interlocking plates would boost close combat ability and mobilty in the same move.
Enhancing senory limitation would not take allot techo saavy gear, simply combine a hearing aid with comunication device this increasing one's natural sense of hearing with a "dog eared" style helmet that focuses the audio signals. A thermal sensor in the center of the helmet would allow both night vision and easier targeting in low light conditions. Communication would use a voice recongnition system much like voice dialing on cell phones and a small key pad for silent communcation, heads up GPS display and even LAN access.
A combination of the stardard MOPP (military bio-chem protection suits) and a divers wet suit, both protecting the wearer from limited NBC threats and concealing a heat signature. In combination with micro-waza and/or sub-sonic immiters built into the chest of the suit or on the shoulders could drown out radio transmitions and cause enemy soldier to suffer from head aches, nausia and pain limiting their ability to focus in combat (purely option but possible).
The final factor, I'll cover is increasing weapon potential, this sin't so much a suit matter as arming soldiers with better weapons. Namely using a moderized AR-10 style rifle. Which is a higher caliber and effective out to 700 yrds (630 meter) which compared to the M16 600 trds (550 meters) and of course bringing back the old M60 assault barrels but for the 240B which would make them carry friendly weapons. This would increase weapons power by (my estimation four times normal) light infantry fire power.
of course my design is more for light and fast combat teams and not a sustainable military force since the primary focus is on attacking power. Also the possibility of a forearm mounted CO2 power grappling cannon/launcher would again increase the soldier's mobilty in mountainous terrain. But would require that the soldier can carry his wieght up the rope, no batman pully system.
AR10:
AR-10 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cartridge 7.62x51mm NATO
Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire 700 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity 820 m/s (2,700 ft/s)
Effective range 630 m (700 yd)
M16:
M16 rifle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cartridge 5.56x45mm NATO
Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire 800-900 rounds/min, cyclic depending on model
Muzzle velocity 3,200 ft/s (975 m/s) (M16A1)
3,050 ft/s (930 m/s) (M16A2)
Effective range 550 m (600 yd)
Feed system Various STANAG Magazines.
AR-10 A2 CARBINE
Linear Mode
