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As someone that has been involved somewhat from an engineering side of "new armor" technology, the issue isn't really about the exoskeleton aspect(although it's not totally there yet either). The main issue for a "power armor" is the actual armor protection.

Our technology in ceramic matrix, and metal matrix composites is really starting to give us the ability to create a thin plate armor system that can withstand many different types of projectiles in the 50 Caliber range. When you start getting into RPG's and large caliber shells, we aren't there yet, without an ablative system.

Also there are issues with blunt force trauma even when the projectile is stopped by the armor plating.

Basically we don't have the technology to create an iron man type suit that is form fitting, like we see in the movies. It would have to be huge and bulky

Think "Hurt Locker" puffy suit.

GG

 SilverMK2 wrote:

 Dreadclaw69 wrote:
I could see it being implemented into the regular military in phases, starting with heavy infantry to support combat operations.

Batman begs to differ wrote:Bruce Wayne: [about the prototype Batsuit] Tear resistant?

Lucius Fox: This sucker will stop a knife.

Bruce Wayne: Bulletproof?

Lucius Fox: Anything but a straight shot.

Bruce Wayne: Why didn't they put it into production?

Lucius Fox: Bean counters didn't think a soldier's life was worth 300 grand.

Lucius Fox begged to differ, not Batman If it was developed I could see the costs meaning the standing infantry;
a) Being reduced
b) Being supplemented with these suits in small numbers. Think of a Wolf Guard in TDA toting an assault cannon to support Grey Hunters type deployment - an infantry platoon with 2-3 suit operators carrying M2s or Mk19s as portable weapon systems is a significant tactical advantage.

 Dreadclaw69 wrote:
Lucius Fox begged to differ, not Batman

I used the royal "Batman"

 SilverMK2 wrote:

 Dreadclaw69 wrote:
Lucius Fox begged to differ, not Batman

I used the royal "Batman"

Batman is American, no royal there






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 generalgrog wrote:
Think "Hurt Locker" puffy suit.

As someone in bomb disposal in Northern Ireland explained to me, the suit won't protect you. it will prevent your friends having to search for what's left of you.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24819855


Apparently neither so far out of reach nor so expensive

 Senden wrote:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24819855


Apparently neither so far out of reach nor so expensive

Its a start!

Now they just need to make it cover the whole body, and be bulletproof!

And respond to the user's muscle movements automatically instead of requiring a joystick.

 Dreadclaw69 wrote:

 SilverMK2 wrote:

 Dreadclaw69 wrote:
I could see it being implemented into the regular military in phases, starting with heavy infantry to support combat operations.

Batman begs to differ wrote:Bruce Wayne: [about the prototype Batsuit] Tear resistant?

Lucius Fox: This sucker will stop a knife.

Bruce Wayne: Bulletproof?

Lucius Fox: Anything but a straight shot.

Bruce Wayne: Why didn't they put it into production?

Lucius Fox: Bean counters didn't think a soldier's life was worth 300 grand.

Lucius Fox begged to differ, not Batman If it was developed I could see the costs meaning the standing infantry;
a) Being reduced
b) Being supplemented with these suits in small numbers. Think of a Wolf Guard in TDA toting an assault cannon to support Grey Hunters type deployment - an infantry platoon with 2-3 suit operators carrying M2s or Mk19s as portable weapon systems is a significant tactical advantage.

Sounds good and reasonable, but I'd want 'em covered in pelts, runes and war paint, don't forget the war paint xD

Tibbsy wrote:

 Senden wrote:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24819855


Apparently neither so far out of reach nor so expensive

Its a start!

Now they just need to make it cover the whole body, and be bulletproof!

+




I for one welcome our new Australi-Japanese Overlords

I think robots or RPVs would be a better way to go...

Ivan: Drone better.

Justin Hammer: What? Drone better? Why is drone better? Why is drone better?

Ivan: People make problem. Trust me. Drone better.