What We Do
Mk 15 Ejection Seat
Designed for the PC-7 training aircraft.
Mk15
1 life saved using a Mk15 ejection seat
Previously featured in the Pilatus PC-7 training aircraft
The decision to develop the Mk15 seat followed research carried out among military operators of the Pilatus PC-7. This showed that, while they were satisfied with the aircraft’s performance in its role of trainer, many would have liked the extra safety and reassurance of a high-quality ejection system.
With the addition of ejection seats, the PC-7 gains a greater degree of similarity with operational aircraft and students can receive early instruction on the disciplines necessary for working with this type of safety device.
Aircraft fitted: PC-7
Operating ceiling | 40,000ft (12,192m) |
Minimum height/speed | Zero/60 in near level attitude |
Crew boarding mass range | 69 – 98 kg |
Crew size range | PC-7 specific crew size range |
Maximum Speed for ejection | 300 KIAS |
Parachute type | GQ Type 3000 |
Parachute deployment | Drogue assisted |
Drogue Parachute | Yes |
Drogue deployment | Cartridge initiated |
Harness type | Combined |
Ejection seat operation type | Ejection guns |
Ejection gun | Twin |
Ejection initiation | Handle on seat pan initiates gas operated seat firing system |
Automatic back-up unit | No |
Electronic sequencer | No |
Barostatic time-release unit | Yes, cartridge initiated |
Timers | Drogue gun time delay |
Seat adjustment | Reaction cord system |
Arm restraints | Firing handle remains attached to seat pan to help prevent flailing |
Leg restraints | No |
Oxygen supply | Bottled emergency oxygen |
Personal survival pack | Yes, manual deployment and liferaft inflation (if carried) |
Aircrew services | No |
Command ejection | No |
Canopy jettison | No |
Miniature detonating cord | No |
Canopy fracturing system | Gas-fired bullet |
Interseat sequencing system | No |