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MWARS
Martin-Baker Water Activated Release System
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MWARS
Martin-Baker Water Activated Release System
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30 years installed life
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Growth version of the QRB
The Martin-Baker Water Activated Release System (MWARS) is designed for use
with the Seat mounted Integrated harness. In keeping with the continued drive
to ensure post-ejection aircrew survivability, MWARS will automatically release
the crewmember from the harness and parachute assembly on submersion in
seawater.
Automatic Activation | On immersion into conductive water will fire within 2.5sec |
Conductivity of Liquid | No-fire 500µScm-1, All-fire 20,000µScm-1 |
Compatibilty | Can be fitted along with any MBA Integrated harness |
Installed Life | 30 years |
Maintenance | Battery test (without disassembly) every 180 days Battery life - three years Pyrotechnic protractor life - 5 years installed, 10 years total life Frequency of Seat removal unaffected |
Mass | <2.0 lbs (0.9 kg) |