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Not sure if it was actually used, but a fun idea for pilot recovery.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiller_ROE_Rotorcycle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiller_

• jasomill 6mo ago
  The Fulton recovery system[1] using a self-inflating balloon was used in production. Though if Iranian air defenses are capable of shooting down an F-15, mounting a rescue operation with a C-130 may not be the brightest idea. Anyone know the minimum speed of a B-2? [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulton_surface-to-air_recovery_system https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulton_surface-to-air_recovery...
  • orbital-decay 6mo ago
    >Lifted off the ground, the pig began to spin as it flew through the air at 125 miles per hour (200 km/h). It arrived on board uninjured, but in a disoriented state. When it recovered, it attacked the crew. Understandable
  • XorNot 6mo ago
    Iranian Air defense getting lucky is different to it being impenetrable. This is not a binary situation, and a lucky F-15 kill would not make it a good idea to concentrate more assets in an area where the US will now focus more resources.