SKYHOOK

The video discusses the Fulton Skyhook, a system used by the American Department of Defense in South Vietnam to extract individuals from the ground using a special suit, an inflatable balloon, and a Hercules aircraft. The balloon, filled with helium, acts as a target for the aircraft, which picks up the person at high speed. The process takes six minutes, and special suits are necessary due to the cold conditions during the operation.

What was the primary purpose of the Fulton Skyhook system introduced in 1968?

• To deliver supplies to remote areas

• To provide aerial surveillance

• To extract individuals from the ground into the air

• To transport goods across long distances

What is included in the special suits used in the Fulton Skyhook system?

• Camouflage material

• Waterproof lining

• Built-in parachutes

• Inbuilt harness and an inflatable balloon

How high does the balloon hang above the ground once filled with helium?

• 700 feet

• 500 feet

• 300 feet

• 100 feet

At what speed does the Fulton Skyhook system lift individuals into the air?

• 50 miles an hour

• 125 miles an hour

• 75 miles an hour

• 100 miles an hour

Why are special suits necessary for the Fulton Skyhook extraction process?

• To reduce wind resistance

• To enhance visibility

• To keep warm in cold temperatures

• To protect against enemy fire