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that already exists in the form of Saab Gripen :)

Where do the 14 soldiers sit in the Gripen?

On the wings, obviously, for quick deployment. Maybe I mean early deployment.

Shades of: Being strapped to the sponsons of an AH-64 is one wild, but potentially life-saving ride.

Totally off-topic, but that photo is wild. How do you not go deaf riding so close to jet turbine!? Can earplugs really reduce noise that much?

The straps just need to be a little stronger!