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== [[Video Games]] ==
* The Chinook transport helicopter from ''[[Command & Conquer|CnC Generals]]'' has this as a special ability, known as "Combat Drop", which allows you to commandeer buildings garrisoned by enemy infantry. Alternatively, you can just use it to drop [[
** Landing however exposed the Chinook to enemy groundfire for a short time, meaning that, with no AA around, fastroping could be the better choice. With AA around, you probably don´t even want to use the Chinook at all, so it has it´s uses.
** In ''Renegade'' it seems to be the standard method for disembarking from Chinooks, be it for the enemies or for Havoc himself in the intro cutscene.
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