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MK18 for KF-21
The latest in ejection seat technology for KF-21 Boramae
Neck Protection Device (NPD)
The NPD supports the neck and head during ejection. This has become necessary as helmets have increased in size and weight to accommodate helmet mounted displays (HMD).
Integrated Harness
Generation V (5) integrated harness
KR18A For KF-21
The latest in ejection seat technology for KF-21 Boramae
The Mk.18 design first flew in the KF-21 Boramae
The Mk.18 design is 70 years in the making
The Mk18 is our latest technology: this evolution builds on the legacy of 70 years of continuous design and development of aircrew escape systems.
The KR18A, developed for the KF-21 Boramae aircraft, first flew in July 2022.
Aircraft fitted: KF-21 Boramae
| Operating Ceiling | 55,000ft (16,768m) |
| Minimum heigh/speed | Zero/Zero in near level attitude |
| Crew size range | CAESAR Case 1 to Case 6 |
| Maximum speed for ejection | 600KEAS |
| Parachute type | IGQ 6000 |
| Harness type | MG5 Integrated |
| Ejection seat operation type | Catapult and underseat rocket motor |
| Ejection gun | Twin catapult |
| Ejection initiation | Center firing handle on seat bucket |
| Automatic back-up unit | No, manual override |
| Electronic sequencer | Yes |
| Seat adjustment | Yes |
| Arm restraint | Yes, active system Type II |
| Leg restraint | Yes, passive system |
| Oxygen supply | Bottled back-up/emergency oxygen supply |
| Seat survival kit | Yes + automatic deployment and liferaft inflation |
| Aircrew services | Connection to seat-mounted regulator. Panel-mounted Interface to helmet. |
| Canopy jettison | Yes |
| Interseat Sequencing System (ISS) | Yes |
| Canopy severance | No |
| Auto eject | No |
