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by hi-v-rocknroll 773 days ago
Why rely on an inflated wing that can be punctured or change in stiffness with temperature and altitude when fiberglass and carbon fiber rods exist?
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Portability and durability.

Imagine a version with modern drop-stitch technology .. [1]

[1] - https://www.yachtingworld.com/yachts-and-gear/the-new-inflat...

The original use-case was supposedly spy exfiltration of a plane in a "suitcase" minus the engine.